Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B. Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Anthony Barrett, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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Materials

research experience as part ofan undergraduate engineering education. Every engineering curriculum includes a culminatingevent, usually a senior design project. Most curricula include some opportunity for independentor small group research, even if it is only limited to a literature review on a specific topic.Another research opportunity available to most undergraduate engineering students is anindependent study course. Research is also an important experience for undergraduate studentsconsidering going on to graduate school.There is a great deal of literature describing the value of undergraduate research, especially forscience and engineering students. The National Science Foundation (NSF), The NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH), and the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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Materials

, synthesis and applications of different materials;while the manufacturing courses are focused on the applications and principles of differenttechnologies, machines, processes and their control procedures in producing a product. The lowenrollment and retention of students in these disciplines raises concerns about the impact of thecurriculum and teaching methods being practiced in these courses. Some of the recent efforts toattract a larger student pool to these disciplines are (a) creating an awareness of the impact ofmaterials science and manufacturing in our lives, to kindergarten through K-12 students (b)inviting students to attend Open Houses where the prospective students learn more about thesecourses, the student’s involvement in the research

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

participantsfelt that they were better prepared for future studies or employment, they did not feel like thesummer research experience had a significant impact on their future career or degree plans.Finally, while almost all of the participants described their summer research experience aspositive, areas for improvement included better planning and access to mentors, as well as morestructured activities for the teachers to adapt their research activities for the classroomIntroductionResearch experiences for undergraduate students have long been identified as a powerful tool tosupport and prepare participants to pursue graduate education in a science, technology,engineering or mathematics discipline1–3. Initiatives to promote these experiences such as

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison K. Polasik, Ohio State University; Alexandria Julius, Ohio State University; Raeal Moore, Evaluation Data Solutions, LLC; Teresa Shiverdecker, Ohio State University; Michelle R. McCombs

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Materials

implications for futureextension of the program to include a greater number of teachers, across a wider range ofgeographical areas.Methodology & MeasurementsThe first three years of the program (Autumn 2012 – Spring 2015) tested different tools todetermine a program with components best equipped to educate the participating teachers, createa professional learning community, and impact teacher practice. Based on established researchand the program’s theoretical model, this would empower the participants to teach materialsscience concepts effectively to their students. Twenty to thirty teachers have participatedannually. Additionally, treatment teachers can participate in the program for multiple years. The2016-2017 iteration of the program has been