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Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey E. Baker, University of Florida, Gainesville; Justin Dunnavant, University of Florida, Gainesville; Janise McNair, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Institute of Technology in 2000. Currently, she serves on the Editorial Board of the Springer Wireless Networks Journal and formerly on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks Journal. Her engineering education research interests are the status of under- represented minority groups and women in engineering as well as the impact of online learning on student proficiency in engineering laboratory courses. Page 26.862.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 How the Pathway to Engineering Affects Diversity in the

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Diffusion and Adoption of Teaching Practices

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

teaches undergraduate courses in engineering & society, and graduate courses in engineering education. Lisa completed an Undergraduate Degree in Environmental Science at the University of Guelph, and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Studies at the University of Toronto. Her current doctoral research focuses on teaching and learning in engineering with an emphasis on the teaching of STSE (Science, Technology, Society and the Environment). She has also conducted research on science teacher education, the first year university experience, the assessment of undergraduate research experiences, peer teaching and gender issues in science and engineering

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andre Lucena MA, NAIT; Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Faisal Arain, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

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Construction

PhD in Construction Engineering and Management through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has been employed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for over twenty years as an Instructor in Civil Engineering Technology and currently as Chair – Construction Programs (Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management & Construction Engineering Technology). His research interests lie in the area of curriculum and academic program development, construction management, construction material waste minimization, sustainable residential construction, greenhouse gas reduction, green building rating programs and process evaluation. Don possesses diverse work

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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12137Engineering an Integrated STEM Education for TeachersDr. Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College Page 26.613.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engineering an Integrated STEM Education for Teachers (Work-In-Progress)Abstract There is a strong movement in K-12 education toward integrated STEM curricula (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This paper describes an engineering course in robotics that is part of Master of Arts

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The Human Element of Librarianship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bertha P. Chang, North Carolina State University; Honora N. Eskridge, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Libraries

repeatedly made it clear that these mattered mostto them. As a result, many of the specific comments on spaces, furniture, technology and thelike can be attributed to one or more of these basic principles. A more in-depth discussion of thepreferences of engineering users is listed below, broken down by major topic area.SpacesStudentsIn terms of library building use, the graduate student surveys of 2012/2013, as well as the earlierinterviews, showed that engineering students will use library spaces, but that convenience andproximity weigh heavily against need as deciding factors. Before the Hunt Library opened, 77%of survey respondents reported using campus libraries (see Table II), where library use wasdefined as having used library space at least

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Teaching and Learning Strategies II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Gautam Akiwate, University of California, San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #11370Introducing an Approach to Develop Egoless Software EngineersDr. Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University Pradeep Waychal is heading NMIMS University - Shirpur Campus that caters to education in engineering, technology management, pharmacy and textile. He has 30 years of experience in renowned business and academic organizations. He was the founder and head of Innovation Center of College of Engineering Pune. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he has worked with a multinational corporation, Patni Computer Systems where he has played varied roles in delivery, corporate and sales organizations. Pradeep was

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

leadership education programs: effective leadership, innovation and technology,independent learning, experiential learning and systems thinking. The analysis of the competenciesfound a diverse spread across the programs. Overall, six key competencies emerged:communication, innovation, creativity, execution, personal drive, and teamwork. This analysisprovides insight on the focus of engineering leadership education and the progress of the field. Thefindings can be used for the development of new engineering leadership programs.IntroductionAs society drives forward and a new generation of engineers is just around the corner, we must askif we are properly educating our engineers for the future. Professional skills such as leadershiphave become critical

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Ocean and Marine Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Biomedical Engineering (Neuroengineering) at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Page 26.1418.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Student Learning in Challenge-based Ocean Engineering ProjectIntroductionIt is increasingly being realized by educators that when students are posed with challenges, it canmotivate them to explore and seek the desired science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) knowledge and skills. This type of education is called Challenge-Based Instruction(CBI). Studies have suggested that CBI, as compared

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Timothy L Elliott, Brigham Young University; Alan R Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #12185Comparing Engineering and Non-Engineering International Programs to De-termine Value and Future DirectionsDr. Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University Holt Zaugg is the Assessment Librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University. His research interests focus on assessments and evaluations that improve student learning and integrate library services with other faculty courses.Dr. Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University Dr. Magleby is a professor in Mechanical Engineering and is the associate dean of the College of Engi- neering and Technology at BYU where he oversees international program

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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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Community Engagement Division

of Electronics Engineering Technology at DeVry University in Columbus. Dr. Greene received the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from The Ohio State University in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, respectively.Dr. Paul E. Post, Ohio State University Ph.D. in Industrial Technology, Purdue University M.S. in Industrial Education, Purdue University B.S. in Industrial Arts Education, Pennsylvania State University OSU faculty member since 1984 Currently in the STEM education program 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference Co-Chair A Past-President of the Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators AssociationDr. Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University Lisa Abrams is currently

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hank D. Voss, Taylor University; Scott Henry Moats, Crown College; Bill Chapman, University of Arizona

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, Fundamentals of Space Flight Systems, Astronomy, and Sr. Capstone Sequence. He was Department Chair for six years in the start-up of the Engineering Physics program. He enjoys mentoring undergraduate students in aerospace, sensors, and energy-related research projects. Some of the research areas include spacecraft nano-satellite technologies, satellite payload instrumenta- tion, High Altitude research Platform (HARP) experiments, wave particle interactions in space, space- flight X-ray imagers, construction and renewable energy engineering and architecture, and philosophy of science. Dr. Voss has worked as PI on many NASA, Air Force, Navy, NSF, and DOE research grants and has published over 120 scientific papers. hnvoss

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ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

profile are in general satisfied, including the 30 %studying abroad. Many of the bachelor projects carried out abroad are located in emergingcountries which highlights the competence deficiency in countries outside the industrialized partsof the world.IntroductionThe general trend in society is towards increasing sustainability, including economic, social andenvironmental aspects. Sustainability is also related to corporate social responsibility (CSR),which can be referred to as the industry equivalent for businesses that intend to prosper in thelong run1,2, and is highly reflected also in engineering education3.There is an increasing demand on education in energy engineering in a broad sense, includinge.g. environmental technology and energy

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farah I. Jibril, Qatar University ; Bassnt Mohamed Yasser, Qatar University; Mahmoud Abdulwahed, Qatar University; Mazen O. Hasna, Qatar University; Mohieddine A. Benammar, Qatar University; Saud A. Ghani, Qatar University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

toexercise their leadership due to “the growing interdependence between technology and theeconomic and social foundations of modern society”16. ABET’s (2011) criteria for accreditingengineering programs for the United States in 2012–2013 include not only strong analyticalskills but also other skills indirectly related to leadership (e.g., the ability to communicateeffectively, to function in multidisciplinary teams, and to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in global and societal contexts)17. Unfortunately, Vandeveer found that manyundergraduate students within engineering departments do not receive the leadership ormanagement skills that are needed for them to succeed as leaders within future engineeringpositions 18.Engineering

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Student Experiences and Motivation: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology; Anna KT Howard, North Carolina State University; Sherry Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #12519Flipped Classes: Do Instructors Need To Reinvent the Wheel When It ComesTo Course Content?Dr. Matthew James Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused primarily on automotive control systems and dynamics. During his graduate studies, Matthew was awarded the Department of Mechanical Engineering Endowed Teaching Fellowship. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and

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Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Serdar Tumkor, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Roelof Harm de Vries, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #11367Enhancing Spatial Visualization Skills in Engineering Drawing CourseDr. Tumkor Serdar, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Serdar Tumkor is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Pitts- burgh at Johnstown. Dr. Tumkor has 20 years of experience in academia, having taught at Stevens Institute of Technology and Istanbul Technical University. His 25 years engineering experience includes design, manufacturing, and product development. He has been lecturing Manufacturing Processes, Machine De- sign, Engineering Design, and Computer Aided Technical Drawing courses.Prof. Roelof

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radu F. Babiceanu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Systems Engineering

3-Dprinting technologies are employed in the design and development process.3.4 Software and Systems Project Management Teaching Pedagogy. Both the “EngineeringProject Management” and “Software Project Management” courses are introductory graduatecourse designed for students coming from different engineering disciplines, such as Electricaland Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering. In addition, many times the courses arepopulated with students coming from Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineeringgraduate programs. There are certain aspects of the courses that traditionally make the combinedsection more of an abstract, dry, course rather than an engineering hands-on course. First, thecombined course covers the entire systems

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Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 1)

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Jessica Watkins, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 26.804.3expectations to reflect their current situation. In this view, students’ novice-like behaviorsmay be explained by their previous experiences in school settings: when framing a designactivity as a “classroom game” 25 or “doing school” 26, students may treat designproblems as well-defined textbook problems with clearly articulated initial states,identifiable collections of known variables, and set procedures for generating solutions27,28, 29 . Students may also draw from their other experiences (e.g., imaginative play,storytelling, problem solving) as they are making sense of an engineering design activity.In these instances, incorporating fantastical technologies might be justifiable; while inothers, navigating complex

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Kevin E Horecky

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #13389UTILIZING THE EFFECT OF AIR SPEED TO IMPROVE AUTOMOBILEMOVING PERDORMANCEDr. Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Masoud Fathizadeh – PhD, PE Professor Fathizadeh has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Purdue University Calumet since 2001. He has worked over 15 years both for private industries and national research laboratories such as NASA, Argonne and Fermi National Laboratories. Dr. Fathizadeh has established his own consulting and engineering company in 1995 spe- cializing in power system, energy management and automation systems

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: The Transition from High School to College

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing J Pang, Jackson State University

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First-Year Programs

, MS). He has authored/co-authored over a hundred technical papers and reports during his career in private industry, government and academia. His current research interests are nearshore wave trans- formations, coastal structures, tsunami inundation, hurricane surges, high performance computing, and engineering education.Ms. Qing J Pang, Jackson State University Ms Qing Pang is Instructor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Science, Engineering & Technology, Jackson State University. She earned her MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2000. She worked for several private companies before joining Jackson State University in 2007 as an

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Communication as Performance

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Proceedings, 2006.[6] F. Lyman, "Opening Engineering Students’ Minds to Ideas Beyond Technology," in IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, vol. 21, no. 3, 2002, pp. 16-23.[7] D. Kolb, The Learning Style Inventory: Technical Manual. Boston: McBer, 1976.[8] J.E. Sharp, “Teaching teamwork communication with Kolb learning style theory,” in 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 2001.[9] R.E. Terry and J. N. Harb, “Using learning style theory to improve learning and teaching in the engineering classroom,” Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 1993.[10] Anonymous. Process Analysis. APS320, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

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Identity and Engineering: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

unexplored3,4,5. This paper addresses this literature gap and aims to broaden theconceptualization of engineering identity by studying the development of engineering identity ofLatina/o undergraduates from their perspective and experiences. The forecasted growth of Latinas/os in the United States has encouraged a range ofinstitutions to assess how this shift in population will affect various programs of study especiallythose in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) where Latinas/os arecurrently underrepresented. In engineering, the number of Latina/o students enrolling hasincreased since the 1990s and it is projected to continue to increase, though not at the same rateas the Latina/o population growth. Engineering is one

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Multidisciplinary Approaches for Enhancing Non-technical Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Technology (DSST), where she also created and taught a year-long, design-based DSST engineering course for seniors. Before beginning her PhD work, Marissa returned to CU, where she supervised K-12 fellows and worked with educators engaged in the creation of K-12 engineering curriculum for the TeachEngineering digital library.Dr. 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

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Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 2)

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #12602Engineering together: Context in dyadic talk during an engineering task (K-12 Fundamental)Dr. Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Dorie is a current graduate ofDr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame Gina Navoa Svarovsky is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for STEM Education and the College of Engineering. She has studied how young people learn engineering for over a decade

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Fundamental: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Christine Andrews Paulsen, Concord Evaluation Group; Marisa Wolsky, WGBH Educational Foundation

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the individual parts. Alexander’s mom reports, “So I would say he’s aself-directed learner. We don’t do a lot of those [technology] things in school because he doesthem spontaneously.” Elizabeth’s mom describes her daughter’s motivation in day to dayactivities, saying, “We were just today out at Tractor Supply to look at the little baby chicks andall she kept saying was, ‘We could totally build this chicken coop. We wouldn’t even have tobuy one. We could just build it.’” Page 26.961.6Parents’ successful identification of appropriate resources for supporting engineering learningAs previously mentioned, the homeschooling parents who

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy L.J. Ferris, School of Engineering, University of South Australia; Alice F. Squires, Washington State University; Fanny Camelia, University of South Australia

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #13554Integrating Affective Engagement into Systems Engineering EducationDr. Timothy L.J. Ferris, School of Engineering, University of South Australia Timothy Ferris holds the degrees B.E.Hons, B.Th., B.Litt.Hons. Grad.Cert.Ed., and PhD from University of Adelaide, Flinders University, Deakin University, Queensland University of Technology and University of South Australia, all in Australia, respectively. He is a member of the School of Engineering at the University of South Australia. He teaches courses in systems engineering and research methods and supervises several PhD students in systems engineering. He was a

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Student Approaches to Problem Solving: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine D. McGough, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno; Courtney June Faber, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Courtney June Faber, Clemson University Courtney Faber is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

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Curricula Innovations in Engineering Economics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Alberto Marquez P.E., Lamar University; Julia Yoo

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

anddeployed to Android devices. A growing trend in recent cross-platform app development is to useHTML5 and JavaScript, which are utilized in this version of app development to obtain auniform interface across different mobile platforms. The major benefit is ‘develop once, deployeverywhere’, which means the same code can be deployed to different platforms with littleefforts. The rest of the paper is organized as follows. Section 2 introduces the history and technologybackground. Section 3 explains our published mobile app, “Engineering Economics Career”.Section 4 concludes the paper and suggests future work. 2. History and Technology Background In Summer 2012, the authors developed the first version of the Engineering Economicsmobile app to

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #13395Assessing the GRIT of Incoming Engineering StudentsDr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Dr. Laura Bottomley, ASEE Fellow, is the Director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place for K-20 Outreach and a Teaching Associate Professor in the Colleges of Engineering and Education at NC State University. She teaches an Introduction to Engineering class for incoming freshmen in the College and Children Design, Invent, Create, a course for elementary education students that introduces them to engineering design and technology as well as various electrical engineering classes. In 2009 Dr

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Examining "Big" Data

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Loraine Lowder, Southern Polytechnic State University; Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology; Daniel R Ferreira, Southern Polytechnic State University; Jeanne Law Bohannon, Southern Polytechnic State University ; Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University & Fulton County Schools; Mir M. Atiqullah, Kennesaw State University; Rajnish Singh, Southern polytechnic state university; Tien Yee, Southern Polytechnic State University; Keshav Raj Acharya, Southern Polytechnic State University; Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; M. A. Karim P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Robert Shegiharu Keyser, Southern Polytechnic State University; Donna Colebeck

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #11503Student and Faculty Perceptions of Attendance Policies at a Polytechnic Uni-versityDr. Loraine Lowder, Southern Polytechnic State University M. Loraine Lowder is an Assistant Professor in the Systems and Mechanical Engineering Department at Southern Polytechnic State University. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Lowder’s research interests include image processing, computer-aided engineering, and cardiovascu- lar biomechanics. She is also interested in performing research in the area of

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Multidisciplinary First-year Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jaclyn L. Cunitz, University of Colorado Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

General Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her emphasis is Aerospace Engineering and her concentration is Business.Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder Marissa H. Forbes is a doctoral candidate in civil engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder with an engineering education research focus. She previously taught middle school science and engineering and wrote K-12 STEM curricula while an NSF GK-12 graduate engineering fellow at CU. With a mas- ter’s degree in civil engineering she went on to teach advanced placement and algebra-based physics for the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST), where she also created and taught a year-long, design-based DSST engineering course