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The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inspire students to pursue STEM-related education and career paths. As explained in the VEX Robotics Competition Gatewaymanual7, The world needs the students of today to become the scientists, engineers, and problem solving leaders of tomorrow. The constant breakthroughs in chemistry, medicine, materials and physics reveal a new set of challenges and create an even greater opportunity for problem solving through technology. These problems are not academic; the solutions could help save the world and those technology problem solvers will be the ones to make it possible. This underscores the dramatic challenge we face: there are not enough high school graduates choosing technology related disciplines

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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-5013: THE USE OF THE SOCIAL COGNITIVE CAREER THE-ORY TO PREDICT ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN THEPRODUCED PROGRAMMs. Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cheryl Carrico is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. Carrico is also an Engineering Manager for General Dynamics in the southwestern part of Virginia and works with local schools to promote STEM careers.Mr. Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Chosang Tendhar is a Ph.D. student, Educational Research and Evaluation (EDRE), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey; Lisa Grega, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey; Karen Elizabeth Clark, College of New Jersey; Amanda Norvell, College of New Jersey

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Women in Engineering

Page 25.1235.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 TCNJ ADVANCE Program (TAP): Assessment and Faculty Development Initiatives for Fostering Career Advancement Within a PUI EnvironmentAbstractThe scarcity of women at the full professor level of academia in STEM disciplines is a well-known problem experienced by colleges and universities nationwide. Primarily undergraduateinstitutions (PUI) like The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are no exception to this trend.Furthermore, female faculty here face unique challenges including a short tenure clock (4 years),promotion to Associate Professor being a separate application process from tenure, and highteaching and

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Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilka M. Balk, University of Kentucky

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

the European Election Campaign in Stuttgart, Germany. Balk is a native of northern Germany and graduated with a master’s in political science, history, and communications from the University of Gttingen, Germany. During her studies, she was an exchange student at the University of California, San Diego, for one academic year. Page 25.378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Decentralized Experiential Education Services: Are We Reinventing the Wheel or Providing Specialized Services?Models of Career ServicesIn the United States, there are several

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4204: ”OMG! THAT’S WHAT AN ENGINEER DOES?”: FRESH-MEN DEVELOPING A PERSONAL IDENTITY AS AN ENGINEERStephen Rippon, Arizona State University Steve Rippon is the Assistant Dean of Student Services in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. In this capacity, he oversees the Engineering Schools’ K-12 outreach, under- graduate student recruitment, undergraduate engagement programs, and the Engineering Career Center.Dr. James Collofello, Arizona State UniversityMs. Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University Page 25.16.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

(ASEE).Ms. Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.626.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Facilitating Graduate Students’ Professional Development: Implementation and Evaluation of Learning ActivitiesAbstractDoctoral education is criticized for its lack of preparation of doctoral students for careers outsideof academia1-2. Multiple stakeholders including researchers, educators, administrators, andindustry leaders have pointed out the necessity to offer systematic training and

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Materials

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Measuring First Year Engineering Students’ Knowledge and Interest in Materials Science and EngineeringAbstract Previous studies have shown that engineering students were generally not very familiarwith Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). However, career decision theories suggest thatpeople need to be both knowledgeable and interested towards a career in order to make aninformed career choice. The purpose of this study was to measure first-year engineeringstudents’ knowledge and interest in MSE, and to compare the results from students who choseMSE as their major and students who did not. Open ended questions and a Likert-scale surveywere used to collect data from

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

facilitator, and advocate for women in STEM. Web: http://www.meaganross.com/. Page 25.1044.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PK-12 Counselors Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors related to Gender and STEMAbstract Given the disparity of women entering engineering and other STEM occupations, it isimperative for counselors to have the correct knowledge, attitudes and behaviors (KAB) toeffectively contribute to the closing of this tremendous gender gap. In addition, PK-12counselors have a responsibility to introduce students to all types of careers, and should

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

from data analysis:  To transition from their current career path into an academic career path;  To change the focus of their industrial career into a new specialty area;  To advance further along their current career path.In this paper, we discuss these categories and the students who chose those paths. We alsoaddress the implications for graduate schools regarding the recruitment and support ofreturning students.IntroductionReturners are those with undergraduate degrees who work outside of academia for at least fiveyears and come back to the academic setting to earn a graduate degree. However, little researchexists on this group, and in STEM fields especially, to shed light on the reasons why they makethe decision to return

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

areas of teaming and leadership. She is also actively involved in coordination, curriculum devel- opment, assessment, and instruction in the Pavlis Global Leadership program. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at Michigan Technological University. Before joining MTU, she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry.Dr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Associate Professor of psychology in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University, earning her

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Northeastern University; and 1981-1989 Associate Director for Finance and Administration, Center for Electromagnetics Research (CER), Northeastern University. Pub- lications/Papers: Reenergizing and Reengaging Students Interest through CAPSULE; A Novel and Evolu- tionary Method on Educating Teachers to Promote STEM Careers Jessica Chin, Abe Zeid, Claire Duggan, Sagar Kamarthi (IEEE ISEC 2011); and ”Implementing the Capstone Experience Concept for Teacher Professional Development” Jessica Chin, Abe Zeid, Claire Duggan, Sagar Kamarthi (ASEE 2011). Rel- evant Presentations: ”K-12 Partnerships” (Department of Homeland Security/Centers of Excellence An- nual Meeting 2009); ”Building and Sustaining K-12 Educational Partnerships

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Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

grants focusing on professional development, curriculum, and assessment. In addition, he is a member of the assessment committee for chemical engi- neering. Page 25.846.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Introducing Middle School Students to Engineering and the Engineering Design ProcessAbstractMiddle school is an important time for students to begin thinking about future careers becauseproper academic preparation for college must begin early for students who choose to enter thefields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristina M. Fields, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Tammy J. Salmon-Stephens, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Elizabeth Ann Holden, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kim M. Lobdell P.E., KL Engineering, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

transportation industry is missing out on atalented pool. Perhaps part of the reason that this percentage is so low is that women are notaware of how transportation impacts society lives. Prevalent research supports this as in a surveyof the general public, many do not view STEM careers as those that directly benefit society2, 3.Additionally, many studies show that women are attracted to careers that can improve society,including the quality of people’s lives 2, 4. Transportation impacts the quality of everyone’s lifeand since many transportation careers require science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM), grouping STEM and transportation education together makes sense. This transportationsocial context for STEM education also has

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; David L. Whitman, University of Wyoming; Jerry Carl Hamann, University of Wyoming; Leslie K. Pendleton, Virginia Tech

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

leadership development. He holds the Asa S. Knowles Chair of Practice-Oriented Education at Northeastern University. A Ph.D. in policy studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Raelin received his formal training as an employment researcher. Since then, he has produced over 100 journal publications in the leading management and social science journals. Among his books are: Building A Career, The Clash of Cultures: Managers Managing Professionals, Work-Based Learning, and Creating Leaderful Organizations.Prof. Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Margaret B. Bailey, P.E. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at the Rochester Institute of

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia; Wesley E. Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

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Student

organizations provide a great opportunity for undergraduate students toform collaborative study groups. Because these organizations are comprised of studentsin all classes, freshmen through seniors and even graduate students, students are able towork with other students to study for exams and assist in the understanding of homeworkproblems and course content. Lastly, guest speakers are routinely incorporated into regularly scheduledorganizational meetings. These speakers are often industry professionals, local officials,and career development staff. Roundtable discussions between student group membersand a panel of young engineers are great ways for students to ask questions about careeropportunities, expectations, interview insights, and other

Conference Session

Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University; Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Azizan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknologi Petronas

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Women in Engineering

Charles and Bradley are the first to conduct a robust study of gender segregation in avariety of fields across 44 countries, using their Gender Essentialist and Self-Expressive ValueSystems Framework.1 The study’s counter intuitive findings suggested that gender segregation infields traditionally regarded as ‘masculine’, such as engineering, is much more pronounced inadvanced industrialized countries like the US. They found that cultural beliefs in fundamentaland innate gender differences express themselves in curricular and career choice moreprevalently in economically developed countries where self-expression and individualism incurricular and career choice is highly valued, in contrast to less economically developedcountries where curricular

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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First-Year Programs

original medium-sized private selective research (or comprehensive) university.The top reasons that students cited were similar at all three institutions. They included:innovation/creativity/design, building things, math/science, practicality/real worldapplications, knowing how things work, and problem solving. The least popular reasonswere also similar for all three institutions: preparation for another career, group work, afamily member in engineering, previous experience in engineering, and engineeringbeing a broad field.Statistically significant differences in responses were found amongst the different typesof institutions. Two of the overall most popular responses, math/science and problemsolving, were significantly more popular at the medium

Conference Session

Epistemic Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jamon W. Opgenorth; Carrie Beth Reardan, Epistemic Games; Nathan Patrick Haggerty, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Clayton Guy Lepak

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics in the Chicago Public School system at Orr Academy High School, an AUSL school. Arastoopour is currently working on the Nephrotex project and is interested in how new technologies are effective and increase student engagement in STEM fields.Dr. Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is an Associate Professor of biomedical engineering with an affiliate appointment in educational psychology. Her research interests include vascular biomechanics, hemodynamics, and car- diac function, as well as the factors that motivate students to pursue and persist in engineering careers, with a focus on women and under-represented minorities.Dr. Cynthia M. D’Angelo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonProf

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Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Michael D. Sanders, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4160: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CONFERENCE FOR RECRUIT-ING: A SMALL-CAMPUS OUTREACH TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STU-DENTSProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Gene L. Harding is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for nine years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and more than 26 years of combined active and reserve service in the U.S. Air Force.Mr. Michael D. Sanders, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Michael D. Sanders’s career in higher education spans nearly 30 years, 22 of which were spent working for Purdue University in various positions. Sanders also served as Assistant

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Construction

AC 2012-3398: INDUSTRY BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTRobert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University Robert Wayne Ford spent his first 37 years working in numerous trades, but always managed to move into leadership positions after a short period of time. After his father’s death in 1997, Ford ended his career on the road and accepted a supervisory position with a local manufacturer in Arkansas. In 1999, Ford was given an opportunity through the NAFTA agreement to get a degree from the local two-year college. During his endeavors at NPCC, he was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and received the George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Member Award for his contributions to the Garland County Foster Parent Association. In May of

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven J. Yelton P.E., Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Roger Bowles, Texas State Technical College, Waco

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Engineering Technology

Education, 2012 Healthcare Technology Management: Changing the Name of the Field to Improve AwarenessIntroductionEngineering technology education falls into several discipline-specific areas including electrical,mechanical and construction divisions. In addition to these areas, many institutions offeracademic programs designed to train engineering technicians to work in the clinical setting,supporting the safe and effective use of medical equipment. The title of this specialty varieswidely, including biomedical engineering technology, biomedical equipment technology, clinicalengineering, and bioengineering technology (used by ABET). The lack of a unifying namediminishes career awareness, frustrates educators

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele L. Strutz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering and doing well. Understanding the livedexperiences of these students is key to learn about their journey to engineering. One element oftheir lived experiences is the influences that prompted these students to want to studyengineering. These influences are not well-researched, yet the findings from their richdescriptive stories may provide insights that could help key stakeholders in guidance counselingoffices, classrooms, families, mentoring programs, engineering, politics, and governmentfunding programs. They may also be helpful to other low-SES first-generation students whowant to pursue engineering.Making career decisionsSome theorists believe that making career decisions is a developmental process that lasts alifetime. 5 Super’s

Conference Session

Innovatiive Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering

these REU’s give students a tasteof research and some of the technical components of conducting research, technical skillsalone are not enough to be successful in a research or academic career. Researchexperience connected with leadership building experiences will give students a definiteadvantage as they continue through their graduate and professional careers. ThisResearch and Leadership Experience for Undergraduates (RLEU) grouped a set ofminority students on the verge of starting their graduate programs in a project to conductresearch in optimization with various engineering applications. The group consisted ofstudents with little to no experience in optimization, students from industrial, mechanical,and civil engineering backgrounds, and

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary L. Winn, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) summer camp was implemented in late 2005 through funding fromthe National Science Foundation at West Virginia University. The goal of this program is to invitehigh school-aged students to campus and teach them a small portion of the career expectations andfuture applications of engineering. This summer camp focuses on hands-on projects which resonatewith the Appalachian culture such as such as coal mine safety or generating green energy. Summercamp participants learn drawing software packages such as AutoCAD or ProENGINEER and theypolish their skills on Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word. As of the summer of 2011the camp has been run successfully for several years with the help of West Virginia University andundergraduate and

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Educational Research and Methods Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3860: GRADUATE STUDENTS: INFLUENTIAL AGENTS OF SO-CIAL CAPITAL FOR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERSDr. Julie P. Martin, Clemson University Julie P. Martin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of engineering and science education with a joint appoint- ment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Trenor is a recent NSF CAREER award winner for her research entitled ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.”Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University Matthew K. Miller is a Ph.D. student and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Shapcott, Arizona State University; Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

Self-efficacy is a construct frequently used to examine an individual’s motivation toengage in particular tasks, including career choices.11-13 Naturally, engineering educationresearchers have focused on self-efficacy to address the low motivation and high attrition rate ofwomen in engineering programs.14-17 As defined by Bandura, 1986, self-efficacy is the belief onehas in one’s capability to perform specific tasks. Unlike global self-confidence, self-efficacy istask specific and can only be inferred for the task being examined.18 For example, an individualmay have high self-efficacy for repairing a computer, yet have low self-efficacy for composingmusic. Generally, a person is more motivated to engage in a task for which she has high self

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Cruz, Great Minds in STEM; Lupe Munoz Alvarado, Great Minds in STEM

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Heights community ofLos Angeles to ameliorate the flailing numbers of Latinos prepared to enter into and pursueSTEM careers. In an effort to build STEM capacity, GMiS developed the STEM-Up™Initiative. This Initiative is a community-building, culturally responsive mechanism intended toeffectively create sustained affinity toward STEM. The ultimate goal of STEM-UpTM is totransform the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of students, teachers, administrators andparents regarding the pursuit of math and science as a viable career pathway.Now, in its fourth-year of a five-year pilot performance-based contract from the U.S. Departmentof Defense, the STEM-UpTM Initiative has helped create a transformative network and developeda menu of opportunities

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Enrique D. Gomez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Esther Gomez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Angela D. Lueking, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

called the Engineering Ambassadors to relay these messages in freshmen levelcourses, is to impact student perceptions of engineering and to provide information to studentsthat will be critical in making career decisions.In the Fall of 2011, a pilot program was launched in two sections of a Chemical EngineeringFirst Year Seminar. Engineering Ambassadors made four separate visits to each section,focusing on the following topics: 1) An overview of College of Engineering Majors, 2) Optionswithin Chemical Engineering, 3) Student experiences in the College of Engineering, and 4) Howto be a successful engineering student. Woven through each presentation were themes fromChanging the Conversation, focusing on how engineers are essential to health

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Research Informing Teaching Practice II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Flora P. McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech; Sarah Giersch, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4295: HOW AWARD WINNING COURSEWARE IS IMPACTINGENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Flora P. McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC Flora P. McMartin is the Founder of Broad-based Knowledge, LLC (BbK) , a consulting firm focused on assisting educators in their evaluation of the use and deployment of technology assisted teaching and learning. Throughout her career, she as served as an External Evaluator for a number of CCLI/TUES and NSDL-funded projects associated with community building, peer review of learning materials, faculty development, and dissemination of educational innovation. She is PI for the project ”Where have We Come From and Where are We Going? Learning Lessons and Practices from the Projects of the NDSL

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Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan E. Dansberry, NASA Johnson Space Center

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

(USRP) implemented an end-to-endon-line database system to manage internship processes from application and selection throughnear-term evaluation and long-term retention outcomes. From 2008 through 2011 this databasedocumented over 10,000 applicants and 1,415 STEM internship experiences.This paper presents initial findings from the analysis of this database, including information oncognitive and affective learning outcomes, post-graduation retention including career andacademic choices, and employer return-on-investment metrics.IntroductionWhen viewed from the broadest employer perspective, full-immersion experiential programssuch as internships or co-op generate positive outcomes in three general areas:1. student competencies (learning)2