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Models and Practices of Community Engagement for Engineering Faculty

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Ball, UCSC Baskin School of Engineering; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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higher education and improve learning outcomes. Her research to date has focused on educational designs that emphasize learner ini- tiative and agency through inquiry or problem-based learning in formal and informal learning contexts. She has published several papers on the characteristics of learning environments that support or constrain opportunities for any students (including those from non-dominant backgrounds) to participate in key science and engineering process skills such as scientific argumentation. Her work is largely informed by the principles and perspectives on human development and cognition articulated by Cultural Historical Activity Theory. Putting theory into practice, she teaches a service-learning

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Measuring the Impact of Community Engagement on Students

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keilah Maria Tablante Bias, University of Prince Edward Island; Daniel Larsen, University of Prince Edward Island; Libby Osgood P. Eng, UPEI & Dalhousie University; Alex Gamble, University of Prince Edward Island; Spencer Paul Montgomery, University of New Brunswick

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Curriculum MaterialsDe Putter . International Journal of Science Education Vol 34.3 Knight, D. W. (2007). Improving Engineering Student Retention through Hands-On, Team-Based, First Year Design Projects. International Conference on Research in Engineering Education (pp. 1-13). Honolulu, HI: American Society for Engineering Education.4 Del Vitto, C. (2008). "Cross-Cultural "Soft Skills" and the Global Engineer: Corporate Best Practices and Trainer Methodologies. Online Journal for Global Engineering Education Vol. 3 Iss. 1, 1-9.5 Kedrowicz, A. A., & Taylor, J. L. (2013). Engineering Communication and the Global Workplace. International Professional Communication Journal, 81-105.6 National Academy of Engineering

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Models and Practices of Community Engagement for Engineering Faculty

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Kurt Paterson P.E., James Madison University; David O. Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University

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Paper ID #12480Learning Through Service Engineering Faculty: Characteristics and Changesover TimeDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice

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Models and Practices of Community Engagement for Engineering Faculty

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Paul Walters, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder

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. Based on the students’ growth in understanding ofthe factors and complexities in their project, we believe that this research provides valuableevidence and support for the future use of GMB as a tool for applying systems thinking ininternational infrastructure development projects.INTRODUCTIONLeaders in both engineering education and industry agree that engineers must increasinglydevelop skills in systems thinking to be effective. In education, the emphasis on systemsthinking can be witnessed from leaders like ABET with their student learning outcomes a-k: forexample, outcome h, “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.” 1 For decades, the

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Orner, University of South Florida; Christine Prouty, University of South Florida; Colleen Claire Naughton, University of South Florida; Nathan Daniel Manser, University of South Florida; Matthew E. Verbyla, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida

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their projects, actions that had not previously beennecessary of instructors but further exercised their cross-cultural and communication skills.LimitationsWhile this paper highlights the expanded impacts to all those associated with the course throughan objective comparison between what has been done with the course in the past and what isbeing practiced now, a significant limitation is the lack of a systematic survey or evaluation ofthe course’s effectiveness. As such, the 2014-2015 offering has prompted the course instructorsto begin work that quantitatively and qualitatively evaluates the course’s impact to studentsthrough an assessment of their learning. This parallel research study (Improving the GlobalCompetency of Graduate Engineers

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Timothy D. Legg, North Dakota State University; Ann Marie Vallie, Turtle Mountain Community College; Lori Nelson, Fort Berthold Community College; Joshua Jason Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; G. Padmanabhan , North Dakota State University

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Paper ID #13869Engineering Education versus Vocational Training at a Tribal College: Im-plications for Students, School and CommunityDr. Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University Dr. Robert Pieri is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, ND. He has many conference publications on engineering education and design. His primary interest areas include: Engineering Education, CADD, Design, Fracture Mechanics, Materials Science and Alternative Energy Options. Prior to joining NDSU, he worked for Allied-Signal Corporation and in the aircraft supply industry. Prior to his

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Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Deepa Gupta, The Boeing Company; Timothy Kieran O'Mahony, University of Washington, College of Education LIFE Center; Laura E. Meyers, City University of Seattle; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Danielle LoVallo Vermeer, The Boeing Company

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-widetheoretical assumptions (in relation to the settings), and analyze the symptoms that emerge. Welook at questions that bring meaning to volunteerism from a corporate standpoint, and whichinvestigate the social, political, economic, and civic implications for industry partnerships withthe educational system.Research InstrumentsThis mixed method study uses three research instruments to collect data: (1) pre- and post-survey, (2) a structured observation protocol, and (3) an exit interview protocol.1. Pre- and Post-SurveysThe pre- and post-surveys were designed to better understand the impact of skills-based Page 26.1508.6volunteerism on incumbent

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Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Delaine, Universidade de São Paulo and IFEES; Jose Roberto Cardoso, Universidade de São Paulo; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

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Teaching. (2006). Community engagement electiveclassification. [Online]. Retrieved on February 20, 2012, fromhttp://www.carnegiefoundation.org/classifications/index.asp?key=1213 .[11] Beckman, M., Penney, N., Cockburn, B. (2011) “Maximizing the Impact of Community-BasedResearch. Journal of Higher Education, 15(2).[12] Delaine, D. A Boundary Spanner Intervention for Increasing Community Engagement Outcomes –Phase 1: Framing Case Studies in Context. Proceedings of the WEEF 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates,Dec. 2015.[13] Creswell, J. W. (2008). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches,Sage Publications.[14] Case, Jennifer. “Emerging Research Methodologies in Engineering Education Research.” Journal ofEngineering

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Zakzewski, The University of Scranton; Mark Robert Murphy Sr., University of Scranton, Director of Sustainability; Michael Mahon Ph.D., Abington Heights School District

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serve community interests and to developcareer awareness. Lima1 describes key components of service-learning as: service for thecommon good, academic content, reciprocity, mutual learning, and reflection. Thus, effectivelearning can be accomplished through action, interaction, and reflection.Research has shown that well-designed service-learning experiences have a positive impact onlearning and developmental outcomes for students2,3,4. Astin et al (2000) provides acomprehensive study that shows participation in service positively impacts student academicperformance, self-efficacy, leadership, choice of career, and service participation aftergraduation3. Their report indicates that the positive effects of service-learning are strongly

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Learning Through Service

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Katherine Schmotzer; Ana Paula Valenca, Purdue EPICS

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Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Co-Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning development and assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Ms. Katherine SchmotzerAna Paula Valenca, Purdue EPICS Page 26.996.1 c American Society for

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Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan E. Canney P.E., Seattle University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity. Page 26.1710.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Volunteerism in Engineering Students and Its Relation to Social ResponsibilityAbstractAddressing how engineering students view their role in society, their social responsibility, isseen as a central aspect toward creating holistic engineers

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Paul E. Post, Ohio State University; Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University

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communicate the essence of engineering to high school (and perhapsmiddle school) students and encourage them in these pathways. The Office of K-12 Outreach inthe College of Engineering at OSU frequently gets requests for engineering faculty to speak toK-12 groups and at STEM engagements on engineering careers. However, while valuable,faculty perspectives tend to be representative of experiences in, and of academia, which is asmall sector of practicing engineers. In addition, because of the requirement of advanceddegrees to be a university professor, most engineering faculty are considerably removed in agefrom K-12 students. For these reasons, faculty are, at best, incomplete engineering careerambassadors.Central to career ambassadorship is