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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Elfer, Tulane University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Kaitlin Fair, Georgia Institute of Technology

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teaching STEM at all education levels.Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Anastasia Rynearson is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant through INSPIRE in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education and a B.S. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching experience includes outreach activities at various age levels as well as a position as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kanazawa Technical College. Her current research interests focus on early P-12 engineering education and identity development.Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackson Kai Painter, University of Louisville; Kate E. Snyder, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Psychology, Counseling, and College Student Personnel at the University of Louisville. Her research interests include understanding the role of achievement motivation in the development of academic underachievement, particularly among gifted students.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo

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Getting Into Graduate School

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #18996Applying to Graduate School in Engineering: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University ; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Peters is the Faculty Advisor to the SWE collegiate sections at Kettering University.Dr. Rebecca Reck, Kettering University Rebecca M. Reck is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. She completed her Ph.D. in systems engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and her master’s degree in electrical engineering at Iowa State University during her eight years at Rockwell Collins and her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a mathematics mi- nor, from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2005. Her research interests include controls, signal processing, and engineering

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Student Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordan E. Trachtenberg, Rice University

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/ 4. Carlson & Berry (2008) Using Computer-Mediated Peer Review in an Engineering Design Course. IEEE Transactions of the Professional Communication Society 51 (3): 264-279.board for engineering and technology (ABET) requires that, among other professional

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Evanoski-Cole, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University; Bert Vermeulen, Colorado State University; Jamison Taylor Bair, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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confidence in STEM and impacts on retention.Dr. Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University Professor of Practice Mechanical EngineeringMr. Bert Vermeulen, Colorado State University Bert Vermeulen earned bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a masters degree in business from Stanford University. He has been teaching engineering design classes and introductory engineering classes at Colorado State University since 2009. Prior to teaching, Bert had over 20 years of practical industry experience in engineering, management, and entrepreneurship. His courses are focused on providing practical hands-on engineering experience. In addition to teaching

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Cristina Estrada, University of Virginia; Lindsey Taylor Brinton, The Ohio State University

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to get student feedback on your performance as a GTA independent from the instructor(s) for future job applications • Pay attention to how courses are structured, material is presented, and students are assessed in order to assess pros and cons of different strategiesCo-instructionAn initiative of one of the Deans of Engineeringat our university was to create a teaching Professor Perspectivefellowship funded by the Engineering School.The development of this internship was inspired “I implemented the teaching internship programby the Woodruff School Doctoral Teaching at UVA because in my own experience, myIntern Program in place at the Georgia Institute participation in a similar program at Georgiaof Technology

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #18205Developing a Robust Teaching Portfolio as a Doctoral Student in a Research-Intensive Engineering ProgramDr. Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Anahid Behrouzi is a new assistant professor at Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo and recently completed her doctoral degree in civil engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has been involved with STEM education beginning in 2003 as a volunteer and summer instructor with the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. She has been engaged with undergraduate/ graduate course deliv- ery in the topic areas of

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Blake Gegenheimer, Louisiana State University STEP ; Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Tennessee LSAMP),” Journal of Intercultural Disciplines, vol. 11, 2013.[2] A. Camacho, D. Hum, “Measuring the Effectiveness of an Intensive Math Preparation Program to Enhance the Success of Underrepresented Students in Engineering,” Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June 2016.[3] Felder, R., Brent, R. (2009). Active Learning: An Introduction. ASQ Higher Education Brief, 2(4) August 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2015 from http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/ public/Papers/ALpape r%28ASQ%29.pdf[4] C. Wilson, A. Steele

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Avery Noren, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory; Kendra Lynne Andersen, Texas A&M University; Kanika Gakhar, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems and Control Laboratory; Angela Olinger, Texas A&M University; Preetam Palchuru, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory; Scott Thien Tran, Texas A&M University Vehicle Systems & Control Laboratory; John Valasek, Texas A&M University

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industrial standards for systems engineering and ensure that everyminute spent working on the project contributed directly towards one of the final goals set by thecustomer-engineer interaction. Moreover, it served as an effective communication technique sothat every team member knew exactly where he or she, as well as the rest of the team members,stood with respect to the overall project.”“Having had a chance to work on animations gave me a chance to step outside the boundaries ofmy major and experiment with new aspects of project management. I had a chance to climboutside of the engineering bubble and assume a creative role while considering the visual aspectsthat help convey the technological prowess of our product. Moreover, I learned to

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamison Taylor Bair, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Paper ID #19939Introduction and Application of Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Mechan-ical Engineering Senior Design PracticumMr. Jamison Taylor Bair , Colorado State University Jamison Bair is a Graduate Student pursuing a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University in May 2016. Jamison is one of the GTAs for MECH-468, the senior design capstone class at CSU. He is also the Project Manager for the CSU Vehicle Innovation Team competing in the intercollegiate automotive engineering competition EcoCAR3 and the

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeannie Marie Purchase, Virginia Tech ; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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; Riordan, D. G. (2012). Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Report to the President. Executive Office of the President.2. Didion, C., Fortenberry, N. L., & Cady, E. (2013). Colloquy on Minority Males in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: National Academies Press.3. National Science Foundation, N. C. f. S. a. E. S. (2017). Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2017. Retrieved from Arlington, VA: www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd4. Astin, A. W. (1984). Student involvement: A developmental theory for higher education. Journal of college student personnel, 25(4), 297

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Kim, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #18470High-Impact, Short-Term Study Abroad in Lyon, France: An EngineeringStudent’s PerspectiveAlexander Kim, North Carolina State University Alex Kim is a Senior studying Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University. He also serves as President of Musical Empowerment at NC State, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.Dr. David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University David Ollis is Distinguished University Professor at North Carolina State University. A past chair of the Liberal Education Division of ASEE, he has been sending engineering students to the France IPL program for 15 years. He is co-editor, with Kay Neeley

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Dewi Tanu, University of Maryland, College Park; Gina M Quan, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland

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Paper ID #19362The Role of Empathy in Supporting Teaching Moves of Engineering DesignPeer EducatorsMs. Emilia Dewi Tanu, University of Maryland, College Park Emilia Tanu is a recent graduate of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has collaborated with members of UMD’s Physics Education and Engi- neering Education Research Groups, and researchers at Olin College of Engineering. While at UMD, she was the co-chair of the Women in Engineering Student Advisory Board and a student ambassador for the Clark School of Engineering. She hopes to eventually pursue

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Hoyin Jahnes, RPI Engineering Ambassadors; David Joseph Glowny, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Timothy Andrew Spafford, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Justin Lee Clough, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Wencen Wu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Anak Agung Julius, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #19034Generating Enthusiasm for Mathematics Through RoboticsMatthew Hoyin Jahnes, RPI Engineering Ambassadors Matthew Jahnes is an undergraduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute studying electrical engi- neering with a concentration in analog design. He has had internships with both United Technologies and Bose. He is currently in his last year for undergraduate studies and works with Engineering Ambassadors.Mr. David Joseph Glowny, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute David Glowny is a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic institute pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Com- puter & Systems Engineering (Dec

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md Tarique Hasan Khan, Wayne State University; Kamyar Raoufi, Oregon State University; Kijung Park, Iowa State Univerisity; Tasnia Reza; Carolyn E Psenka, Wayne State University; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Karl R. Haapala, Oregon State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University

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complexity in design and manufacturing contexts, and engineering design education.Tasnia RezaDr. Carolyn E Psenka, Wayne State University Carolyn Psenka, PhD is a cultural anthropologist with research interests focused on the study of inter- actions of humans with technologies in everyday activities. Dr. Psenka is a Research Associate in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Wayne State University and is affiliated with the NSF I/UCRC Center for e-Design as a design anthropologist.Dr. Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Kathy Jackson is a Faculty Programs Researcher at the Pennsylvania State University’s Teaching and Learning with Technology. In this position, she

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Candyce Hill, Michigan State University ; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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, Oklahoma and then as a career adviser at U of M.Dr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published dozens of peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini- Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which

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Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nabila A. Huq, Colorado State University; Wenlong Xu, Colorado State University; Sanli Movafaghi, Colorado State University; Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University

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- orado State University. He received his B.S.E (2010) in Bioengineering from Northwest A&F University (China).Ms. Sanli Movafaghi, Colorado State University Sanli Movafaghi is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. She graduated with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. She studies surface science to conduct research in the areas of bio-inspired, bio-compatible and super-repellent surfaces. Her educational research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of implementing active learning opportunities for first year engineering students.Mona Hemmati, Colorado State University Mona Hemmati is a Ph.D. candidate in the

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Student Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Paper ID #18707EEGRC Poster: Improving Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Nature of En-gineering Views with the Use of EV3 RoboticsMr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He has been volunteering in many education outreach programs

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan David Ortega, Purdue University, West Lafayette / Universidad EAFIT, Medellin, Colombia; Ruth A. Streveler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Audeen W. Fentiman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Harsh Wardhan Aggarwal, Purdue University; Sayan Biswas, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University; Brandon S Coventry, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, Purdue University; Abdel-Rahman Hassan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Margaret L McNamara, Purdue University; Smirti Nandan Paul, Purdue University

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Paper ID #17830From graduate students to faculty: portraits of balance in the professionaldevelopment plans of engineering graduate studentsMr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette / Universidad EAFIT, Medellin,Colombia ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is an assistant professor at Universidad EAFIT (Medellin, Colombia). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering from EAFIT and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven (Germany). Juan David is currently a third-year doc- toral student of the Engineering Education Program at

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University

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evolve her prior research on social and cultural capital away from a ”normative” state that requires students to conform to the main- stream institution of engineering education. In addition to research, she is deeply interested in STEM education policy, and held a Science and Technology Policy Fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2012-2013. Dr. Martin has held a variety of national leader- ship positions during her decade-long involvement in ASEE and Women in Engineering ProActive Net- work (WEPAN). In 2016, she won the ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division Distinguished Service award. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017

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Student Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Purdue School of Engineering & Technology Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Abstract Design and Methodology BenefitsThe convection heat transfer is explored for a new academic laboratoryexperiment to help address the lack of practical experimentation due to Design Educational Advantagesthe continued integration of technology. A cost-effective design is

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Student Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahid Ebrahimi, University of Delaware; Jill Higginson, University of Delaware

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students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering for the topic, video, lesson, time, analysis, and cost per the rubric were 9, 9, 9, 10, 9, and 10, and Mathematics (STEM) by showcasing the field of biomechanics to the general public [2]. In a respectively. The authors noted loss of points in the clarity of video category was most often new class offered by the University of Delaware Mechanical Engineering department entitled the due to unclear relevance of the biomechanics concepts to super heroes. “Biomechanics of Super Heroes”, the authors developed a group project to encourage student- Table 1. Biomechanical concepts and science fiction medium

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Getting Into Graduate School

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #19000Getting Great Recommendation Letters: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands- on

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Getting Into Graduate School

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #19005Choosing Between Graduate Program Offers: A Practical GuideDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassandra Groen, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #18881An Introduction to Grounded Theory: Choosing and Implementing an Emer-gent MethodMs. Cassandra Groen, Virginia Tech Cassandra is currently a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests include student engineering identity development, communication practices and discourse strategies, power negotiation, and student artifact development. She earned her Masters (2011) and Bachelors (2009) degrees in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD.Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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Student Division Development of Professional Skills Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Capobianco, The College of New Jersey; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee

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Paper ID #18880Lessons learned from a pilot study: Understanding the processes preserviceteachers use to write lesson plansMiss Marissa Capobianco, The College of New Jersey I am currently a graduating senior at The College of New Jersey studying Elementary Education and iS- TEM (integrated Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) with a specialization in Technology and a minor in Environmental Sustainability Education.Dr. Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee Courtney is a Research Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the College of Engineering Honors Program at the University of Tennessee. She completed her

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Paper ID #17868What’s So Funny About STEM: Examining the Implementation of Humor inthe ClassroomMs. Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Carrie Sekeres graduated with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, with a concentration in Astronautics, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she also works as a research assistant in the Engi- neering Fundamentals Department. Ms. Sekeres interned in the Integration Engineering branch of the Launch Services Program Directorate, working to develop and implement a working online collaboration space for several of the branches at Kennedy Space Center. Ms