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Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Sina Arjmand, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #15776Comparison of Students’ Outcome to Different Types of Project Based Ser-vice Learning Experiences for CEE Senior DesignDr. Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh Dr. Dan Budny joined the University of Pittsburgh faculty as Academic Director of the Freshman Pro- grams and an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering in January 2000. Prior to that time he served as Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Freshman Programs at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. and M.S. degree from Michigan Technological University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University. His research has focused on

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison B. Hoxie, University of Minnesota Duluth; Mary U Christiansen, University of Minnesota Duluth

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the environmental sustainability of concrete. In particular, she investigates the relationship between the mi- crostructural development and mechanical properties of alkali-activated geopolymer concrete made from waste glass, fly ash, slag and bauxite residue. She is also interested in sustainable design and construction and is a LEED Accredited Professional. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Project-based sustainability courses provide practical educational experience for students while advancing sustainability within the local communityAbstractThe implementation of project based learning and subsequent collaborations between

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Queen Retherford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kelly Summerford Ellenburg, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Paper ID #16049Impacts of a University-wide Service Learning Program on a Senior Under-graduate Capstone CourseDr. Jennifer Queen Retherford, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Retherford is an alumna of the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and received her graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University. She currently teaches a variety of courses supporting the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Among many structural engineer- ing courses, Dr. Retherford manages the Senior Design Project course for all undergraduate seniors.Kelly Summerford Ellenburg, The University of Tennessee

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Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Plymesser PE, Montana State University, Billings; Damon Lee Sheumaker; Christopher Robert Allen, Civil Engineering and the Center For Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University

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the application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in natural settings with a balanced view of diverse water user needs. She has worked with the Fish and Wildlife Service both in Bozeman, MT and at the Region 5 headquarters in Amherst, MA on fish passage research projects, practical applications and assessments. Dr. Plymesser also serves as a professional mentor to the Montana State University, Engineers Without Borders chapter.Mr. Damon Lee Sheumaker Damon Sheumaker currently works at Enviromin, Inc. Where he is responsible for biogeochemical data collection and analysis and assisting with program management of operations for mining operations worldwide. He is currently completing a degree in Biomedical Sciences at

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Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Smith, Australian National University; Jennifer Patricia Turner, Engineers Without Borders Australia ; Nick John Brown, Engineers Without Borders Australia; Joli Price, Engineers Without Borders Australia

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Paper ID #15508Integration of a Short-term International Humanitarian Engineering Expe-rience into Engineering Undergraduate StudiesJeremy Smith, Australian National University Jeremy is a research engineer at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. He has worked on introducing a number of humanitarian engineering and service-learning projects into engineering un- dergraduate studies at the ANU, covering both international and domestic opportunities. Jeremy has also worked on a number of industry focused research projects in the automotive and aerospace industries.Ms. Jennifer Patricia Turner, Engineers Without

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., University of Illinois; Matthew Tan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Grace Frances Witmer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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-Perry Witmer has brought to the classroom her experience working on drinking water projects with communities in the developing world. Ms. Witmer holds degrees in engineering, journalism and art history, and values the importance of developing a well- rounded understanding of the communities she serves. She has taught courses in international service design, as well as introductory engineering courses for freshmen, at the University of Illinois since 2013.Mr. Matthew Tan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Matthew Tan is an undergraduate student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has a passion for working on international service projects which led him

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., Univerity of Illinois College of Engineering; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #14757Drawing Upon Non-Engineering Disciplines to Research Sustainability of En-gineered Infrastructure in South AmericaMs. Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., Univerity of Illinois College of Engineering A teaching associate and professional civil engineer, Ann-Perry Witmer has brought to the classroom her experience working on drinking water projects with communities in the developing world. Ms. Witmer holds degrees in engineering, journalism and art history, and values the importance of developing a well- rounded understanding of the communities she serves. She has taught courses in international service design, as well

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Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Parker, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, Johns Hopkins University

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through coaching, subject-specific courses to increase content knowledge coupled with pedagogical content knowledge, and collaborative professional leaning communities (PLCs) in which teachers share best practices and undertake peer visits. 3. The after-school component, run by the schools’ existing after-school provider, builds an understanding of the engineering design process through hands-on explorations. Students engage in an after-school program that focuses on long- term, problem-based, student-directed projects that are relevant to their own lives and communities. STEM faculty and students from Johns Hopkins University help guide the development of the student-driven projects

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Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson P.E., James Madison University; Christopher Swan, Tufts University; David W. Watkins, Michigan Technological University

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Division.Dr. Christopher Swan, Tufts University Chris Swan is Associate Dean at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civil Life and an associate professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Tufts University. He has additional appointments in the Department of Education and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts. His current engineering education research interests focus on learning through service-based projects and using an entrepreneurial mindset to further engineering education innovations. He also researches the development of reuse strategies for waste materials.Dr. David W. Watkins, Michigan Technological University Dr. Watkins’ teaching and research interests include hydrologic

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Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devika Patel, Stanford University

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from instances like the Toilet Challenge. To put trained andqualified engineers out into the world, it is necessary to supplement engineering education withculturally aware project-based curriculum. In ensuring global impact, meshing together thetechnical, social and cultural aspects of an engineer’s humanitarian effort is crucial.However, this is not frequently seen in the context of engineering projects with the internationalcommunity. The need for these specific skills and research is even more integral in the study ofstigmatized, or taboo, topics that engineers may find themselves addressing in their projects,where the approach can be key to the success of an intervention. Taboo issues consist of acts thatare considered to be forbidden

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Interactive Session - Community Engagement Implementation for K-12 Settings

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Y Mollica, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Elizabeth Riter, The Ohio State University; Meg West, The Ohio State University; Peter Vuyk, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #14642Community Service as a Means of Engineering Inspiration: An Initial Inves-tigation into the Impact of the Toy Adaptation ProgramMs. Molly Y Mollica, The Ohio State University Molly Mollica earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University in 2014. She is currently a Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering with a research focuses in bionanotechnology, mechanobiology, and engineering education. Molly has been working with the Toy Adaptation Project since its start at OSU in 2013.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Assistant Professor of Practice in

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ziyu Long, Colorado State University; Sean Eddington, Purdue University; Jessica Pauly; Linda Hughes-Kirchubel, Purdue University; Klod Kokini, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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. First, the project focuses on faculty community, rather thanexternal communities such as companies or local residential communities. The definition ofcommunity we adopted is not just in a physical location, but in an organizational location, in “thecooperation in labor, order and management,” (Tönnies, 2000, p. 43). This is important in ourconsideration of community of engagement, as we go beyond physical boundaries, such as thosebetween university and its wider locale, to cognitive boundaries, such as those within and amonguniversity colleges and departments. It is with this in mind that we define engagement andengaged communities. Second, it expands the definitions and model of community engagementby highlighting how engineering faculty

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Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer L Sullivan, Rice University; David Daniels, DREAM - Achievement Through Mentorship; Imani O. Butler, Rice University; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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had completed theirundergraduate degrees. Of these former mentors, 25 served as Head Mentors as of spring 2015.These Head Mentors oversee the program at each school, develop design projects, organize anddirect the other mentors, suggest and implement new initiatives in the program, and carry outresearch on the outcomes and effectiveness of the program. The Head Mentors volunteer aparticularly large amount of time over their commitment of at least 3 semesters. An adaptationof Clary and Snyder’s Volunteer Functions Inventory (VFI) provides a quantitative indication ofmotivations indicating that volunteer Head Mentors are overwhelmingly motivated by the Valuesfunction, related to altruistic and humanitarian concern for others. Qualitative