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Technical Session: Pedagogical Strategies and Classroom Techniques for Teaching Assistants

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Georgia; Barbara Ann Crawford

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Student

1 illustrates the investigation embeddedwithin the conceptual framework. Developing a community of practice can be an effectivemeans for helping new teachers learn to teach. “Communities of practice are groups of peoplewho share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen theirknowledge and expertise in the area by interacting on an ongoing basis” (p. 5).2 The biomedicalengineering fellows were interested in learning about and educating students with reform-basedinstructional practices. It is anticipated that fellows work together with faculty and mentorteachers as a community to develop a shared knowledge about the practice of teaching science inpreparation for future careers as tenured faculty members at the

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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni H. Newton, CEISMC; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stefanie A Wind, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

manufacturing content,along with employability skills, while borrowing best practices from ‘wood shop’ and‘technology education’ classes. The hope is that this course will bolster many of the ‘Attributesof Engineers in 2020’ described by the National Academy of Engineering and 21st CenturySkills—these skills and attributes can be beneficial to any college or career path, not just one inengineering. The course incorporates design-build activities into entrepreneurial and businesscontexts, providing relevance to foundational math skills and science practices while integratingproblem solving and cutting-edge technology. The course requires that students draw and renderdesign concepts, communicate design concepts to their peers and clients, fabricate

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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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Molly H Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitch Zielinski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering from the University of Illinois.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette enay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education. She is the recipient of a 2012 NSF CAREER award, which examines how engineering students approach innovation. She serves on the editorial boards of Science Education and the Journal of Pre-College Engineering Educa- tion (JPEER). She received a B.S.E with distinction in Engineering in 2009 and a B.S. degree in Physics Education in 1999. Her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are in Science Education from Arizona State University earned in 2002 and 2008, respectively.Mr. Mitch Zielinski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mitch Zielinski is a fourth-year

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Faculty Development II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Nadelson, Utah State University; Kimberly Kristine Hardy, Boise State University; Dazhi Yang, Boise State University

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Educational Research and Methods

nature of the courses that they identified as their favoriteand least favorite. How engineering students approach and think about learning can substantiallyinfluence their success as students, completion of degrees as engineers, and their effectiveengagement in careers. Further, if instructors, advisors and administrators have a deeperunderstanding of the learning process and traits of students they can teach, advise and plan inways that enhance student success.As we answered our first research question it became apparent that engineering students’motivational goals for learning shift significantly and substantially from mastery in their favoritecourses to more of a performance approach in their least favorite courses. Our findings indicatethat

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Jessica Menold Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

a unique 4-course mod- ule focused on creativity and problem solving leadership and is currently developing a new methodology for cognition-based design. She is one of three instructors for Penn State’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Creativity, Innovation, and Change, and she is the founding director of the Problem Solving Research Group, whose 50+ collaborating members include faculty and students from several universities, as well as industrial representatives, military leaders, and corporate consultants.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette enay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education. She is the recipient of a 2012 NSF CAREER award, which examines how

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INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION TWO

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynette F. Wilcox, Virginia Tech

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

. Following anexplanation for the focus on role identification, each role will be described in turn.Focus on Roles In an effort to focus the research conversation around academic entrepreneurship, Jain,George, and Maltarich3 focus on the “university scientist” and his process of modifying hispersonal career-related role identity from an academic researcher to an academic entrepreneur.This distinction relates to the types of commercialization activities that academic research facultymembers are increasingly expected to perform. While the Jain et al.3 study generalized theentrepreneurial role as encompassing a broad set of activities, which include consulting andpatenting, the author for this study posits that there are separate roles - which

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Makerspaces in the Library: Using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and Kits to Enhance Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Sara Gonzalez; Denise Beaubien Bennett, University of Florida; Erin Rochelle Winick, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

students in one ormore of the three categories of 21st Century Skills: Learning and Innovation; Information, Media,& Technology Literacy; and Life & Career 3. Although the mission is still the same, thepartnership with UF SWE is unique in that the primary audience is middle school students.3D Printing as OutreachIn addition to the mechanics of the printing operation, our service includes several componentsthat mimic other, more traditional aspects of public service with which librarians are veryfamiliar: repeated explanations of the basic service, development of an online guide(http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/3dprinter), the reference interview to accompany each submission,and instruction sessions. As is typical with other library services

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Circuits and Systems Education 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E. Globig, University of Dayton

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Electrical and Computer

products. He demonstrates an in-depth understanding of and ability to execute the product development process. Jim is experienced in analog and digital electronics and also in manufacturing and automation engineer- ing. He has successfully refocused his career from developing new products to developing new engineers. Professor Globig teaches courses in Electronic Engineering Technology, primarily in the areas of analog electronics and data acquisition systems. Page 26.84.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Practical Approach

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Online Teaching

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omaima Almatrafi, George Mason University; Khondkar Islam; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Karthik Nagappan, George Mason University; Aref Modanlu, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at Delhi College of Engineering.Mr. Karthik Nagappan, George Mason UniversityMr. Aref Modanlu, George Mason University Graduate Research Assistant Page 26.182.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015An Empirical Study of

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International Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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International

. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 17 years of academic experience as a professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Foroudastan’s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil engineering, me- chanical engineering, and engineering technology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students in academics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as Faculty Advisor for SAE, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-engineering, ASME, Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), and Tau Alpha Pi Honors Society. In addition to Foroudastan’s

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

andLocations (Figure 3). These allow a better overall understanding of how the many componentsconnect. Line color is used to distinguish between different working fluids present. Table 2: Summary of expert review comments on material. Strengths There is a good overview of systems students are likely to encounter in their careers. The provided Glossary is a good aid to the reader due to the technical “jargon” that is present in these fields. The sidebar links to additional information help provide further understanding. The assignments drive home the key and important concepts. Weaknesses The material jumps from being general to site

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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

for ideas, problem solving, division of effort, and 3) working with external companies/agencies? RESULT: 4.7 out of 5 4) Career Inspiration: How well did working on the TEST satellite program develop your gifts and passion? RESULT: 4.7 out of 5 5) Preparation for the “Real –world” after Graduation: How well did working on the TSAT satellite program give you “hands-on, real-world” experience that prepared you for work or graduate/professional school after graduation? RESULT: 4.8 out of 5Alumni Survey Examples: Several examples as quotes…..Graduate A: For the past 15 years, the Physics and Engineering department has integrated arare blend of theoretical rigor and

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Muench P.E., University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington/PCS Structural Solutions; Sheryl Brandalik

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #13280Engineering Rome: Assessing Outcomes from a Study Abroad Program De-signed to Overcome Barriers to ParticipationDr. Steve Muench P.E., University of Washington Steve Muench is an Associate Professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering. His interests include sustainability, construction, roads, pavements, web tools and education. He is a licensed professional engineer in Washington State. Before his academic career, Steve spent 2 years as a transportation design engineer and 7 years as a U.S. Navy submarine officer. Steve lives in Seattle but likes neither

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Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

whether they want to continue their academicexperience at the graduate level. Additionally, the undergraduate research in the curriculumprovides students with a clearer understanding of career options in the E&ET fields, whileproducing more informed, committed and better prepared graduate students with greaterpotential for success in graduate programs. It gives students a deeper and more matureunderstanding and appreciation of E&ET in general, contributing to students’ personal andprofessional growth. Engineering and Engineering Technology programs with strong Page 26.945.2undergraduate research produce better prepared and more qualified

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Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Wadach, Monroe Community College

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #11784Infusing a Concurrent Engineering Model into AcademiaProf. John Wadach, Monroe Community College John Wadach is a professor and department chair of the Engineering Science and Physics Department at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. He has taught a variety of physics and engineering courses in his 30 year career. Wadach is most inspired by the use of design-build projects in his engineering courses. Infusing a Concurrent Engineering Model into Academia is the title of the NSF TUES grant that he and co-PIs George Fazekas and Paul Brennan were awarded $200,000. Wadach has been the co-organizer of

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seunghyun Chun, California Baptist University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

strong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce is essential and critical in advancing the economy and society of the future. But the U.S continues to trail the world in math and science. And also the number of U.S students pursuing a STEM career or educating is decreasing as mentioned in [1] – [3]. A change in the way math is taught and presented in the classroom is urgently needed. Instructors need to be able to engage the students in learning by communicating that the study of mathematics and its objective is not to study math for math sake but to be able to apply it as a tool to solve the world’s complex and essential problems. The topic of sustainable energy is no longer a topic reserved for scientists and

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

). Leveraging theadditional knowledge and skills that a student gains via co-op to undertake more challengingsenior projects is the focus of this paper.Skills Sets Acquired Through Co-opThe skills most commonly gained associated with a cooperative education program include:improved social skills[8] (negotiating, team-building, leadership, appropriate listening andspeaking skills, and basic etiquette); communication, teamwork, and understanding ethics andprofessionalism[9]; work skills development, career development, and academic functions[10]; andsocialization to the workplace and occupational roles.[11] Perhaps first among these skills is theability to comfortably communicate and interact with other engineers in an industrialenvironment. In-class

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Make It!

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Kim Gould, Pivotal Projects

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #14062MAKER: Hands-On Engineering Scavenger Hunt, a CNC Clue ChallengeRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn is a Master of Science candidate in Civil Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. At present, her research focuses on the nebulous field of engineering leadership education, specifically its impact on early career success. Over and above her academic endeavors, she has co-founded the Engineering Education Students’ Society and is involved with initiatives to collaborate na- tionally and internationally, creating a space to increase the conversation with students about

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The Human Element of Librarianship

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John B. Napp, University of Toledo

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Engineering Libraries

Association of College and Research Libraries defines information literacy as: “…a set ofabilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability tolocate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information."5Once students graduate and begin careers as engineers they should be information literate. Thisstudy shows that most engineers in design firms have limited access to information resources soteaching effective use of search engines like Google and how to know when assistance from alocal library might be appropriate could be essential parts of the engineering curriculum. Page 26.1445.5Since 2004 there has been a

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Best Papers in K-12 / Pre-college Division

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 26.1460.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Teachers’ Use of Argumentation in the Development of Integrated STEM Curricula (Fundamental)Over the past several years, there has been a growing concern that the United States is notproducing enough students who are prepared for careers in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM), which is needed if the U.S. is to continue to be internationallycompetitive1,2. Efforts placed on improving STEM education have the potential to not only meetthese demands but also to improve STEM literacy of all citizens3.Recent national policy documents have focused their attention on STEM for primary andsecondary

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Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Survey ofCollege Graduates (NSCG). These data are made available by a variety of government agenciesand present the STEM workforce generally and engineering technicians and technologists inparticular in varying degrees of detail. The educational datasets used in this analysis are theIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the Baccalaureate and Beyond2008/2009 (B&B), and the Career/Technical Education (CTE) Statistics. These educationaldatasets are produced and distributed by the Department of Education’s National Center forEducation Statistics. The various data sources are summarized in Table 1. Table 1 Summary of engineering technology data sources Education data Employment data ACS

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Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dhaval Gajjar, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan PhD, Arizona State University; Jacob Shizuo Kashiwagi; Joshua Jason Mischung

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

to theculture and the expectations of the United States. The university has observed that academicsuccess is tied to the student’s ability to be accepted in the culture and feeling a sense ofbelonging.The transitional challenges like challenge to socialize with American peers, feeling of inferiorityor “second class citizenship” and interaction with the faculty affect the student’s ability tounderstand the new culture and socialize with American students. In order to help the firstcoming Indian graduate students in the construction department, the department not only needsto be involved in their academic career success, but also the success in student’s social life. This

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd France, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

degreein mechanical engineering while the other had worked in the construction field. Although neitherhad experience in engineering education methods, faculty members from a nearby engineeringcollege provided guidance. Before designing individual courses, the teachers generated twodocuments intended to form the foundation of all ensuring coursework. The first of thesedocuments, entitled the Academic Standards, focused on five key areas for student development:1) STEM career exploration, 2) collaborative teamwork skills, 3) STEM skills and knowledge, 4)open-ended hands-on design, and 5) communication skills. The second, called the Grade LevelExpectations, broadly outlined the learning outcomes for each of the program’s four years. Theseexpectations

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Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd France, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and career. Hands-on group projects formed the bulk of the curricula, providinga semi-authentic feel of engineering work and an atmosphere that was envisioned to highlyengage the students.Incoming freshmen were enticed by a one-on-one laptop initiative, the prospect of no tests andvery little homework, and a formal agreement with an in-state engineering college which offeredguaranteed acceptance to those who met specified requirements. To encourage students of allabilities to apply, admission standards were kept relatively low, the key condition being anability to perform at grade level in math. For those below this level, provisional acceptance couldbe offered. Four years after the academy opened its doors, 340 students were enrolled

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Grigg, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

first-semester course which has three mainobjectives: (1) to prepare students for the rigor of future engineering classes; (2) to providestudents with a solid foundation of basic engineering skills; and (3) to introduce students to thedifferent engineering majors available at Clemson and possible career options. In Fall 2014, theGE program enrolled 1215 new freshman and 177 new transfer students1.Promoting problem solving development in first year engineering courses is critical to ensuringstudents’ transition successfully into upper-division courses and ultimately to a practicingengineer2. Innovative approaches to teaching problem solving skills have the potential ofappealing to a broader range of students in engineering3. “Traditional

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

Course Review (EOCR) processas the means to achieve these ends. More importantly however, the EOCR process instills aculture of assessment into all of our instructors, both junior and senior faculty.IntroductionA. Program Quality, Assessment and AccreditationThe goal of every undergraduate engineering department is to deliver a quality, but cost effectiveprogram to its students. More specifically, that its graduates attain the stated program objectivesand thereby be successful in their professional careers. The students, alumni, upperadministration and other constituents not only expect, but demand such achievement. A largemeasure of a program’s quality is it satisfying the criteria provided by such accreditation bodiesas ABET. Put another way

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Runing Zhang P.E., Metropolitan State University of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Systems Engineering

of solar furnaces he designed to help a low income community reduce their energy bills. This project was recently featured on NPR, the Denver Post and earned him the title ”Community Game Changer of the Month” from CBS Denver. He also was recently nominated for the Carnegie U.S. Professor of the Year award and the Presidential Award for STEM mentoring, both related to this project. Previous to his academic career Aaron Brown worked in the aerospace industry on such projects as the Mars Curiosity landing mechanism and Hubble robotics mission.Dr. Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver Page 26.274.1

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles; John E. Shamma; Brian Phan, California State University of Los Angeles ; Howard Lum, California State University Los Angeles

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

asproject mentors. This project was conducted in close contact with several civil engineeringpractitioners who shared a professional perspective with the students. This integration andexposure to practitioners will help the students in their career planning process as well as later intheir professional life.Classroom Organization Students from a Freshman Civil Engineering Design course (CE195 – Freshman Design),a Junior Structures Laboratory class (CE 382 – Computer Aided Structural Analysis/Design andExperimentation ), and a Graduate Structures class (CE 564 - Numerical Methods in StructuralAnalysis) participated by vertically integrating the subject matter among these classes.Following are the highlights of the way the program was

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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey S. Goss, Arizona State University; Philip Regier, Arizona State University; Scott Pitasky, Starbucks

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Continuing Professional Development

Education Administration from George Washington University (Washington, DC). Under Mr. Goss’ direction, thousands of global engineering professionals from various corporate organizations have advanced their companies and employee’s careers with training through executive seminars, certifications, short courses and media distributed graduate degree programs.Dr. Philip Regier, Arizona State University Dr. Philip Regier is University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU. Page 26.307.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Starbucks College Achievement Plan: An Innovative Educational PartnershipOn

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Bring-Your-Own-Experiments 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 26.314.2Pedagogical ContextA controls laboratory experience should prepare students for a career in control systems 4 byperforming the following steps: building the system, 5 modeling and analyzing the system,developing a controller to meet performance requirements, simulating the controller and system,observing the physical system, collecting the data, and using the data to improve the systemmodel or control tuning. 6,7 Experiments based on DC motors 1,2 and inverted pendulums 6,8 havebeen identified to meet these goals for controls laboratory experiences.To date, five experiments have been designed for our new kit: introduction to the sensors,introduction to the equipment, first principles system identification, black box