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Understanding Student Development in Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiaojiao Fu, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University; Dongya Cheng, Tibet University, Teachers College

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #18277An Analysis of Emotional Fluctuation and Its Causes in the Productive Prac-tice for Engineering Undergraduates: Based on the Case of an EngineeringMajor in ChinaMiss Jiaojiao Fu, Beihang University Jiaojiao FU is a Ph.D. candidate in School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Beihang University Beijing, PRC. She received B.A. in China Agricultural University and M.Ed. in Beihang University, China. Her academic and research interests include engineering education, engineering ethics education, first-year engineering education, lifelong education. From April 2017 to October 2017, she will in College of

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Engineering Leadership Development: Theories, Models, Frameworks, and Tools

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

engineering major does not (necessarily) an engineer make: Career decision making among undergraduate engineering majors. Journal of Engineering Education, 98(3), 227-234.Lord, R. G., & Hall, R. J. (2005). Identity, deep structure and the development of leadership skill. The Leadership Quarterly, 16(4), 591-615.Loui, M. C. (2005). Ethics and the Development of Professional Identities of Engineering Students. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(4), 383-390. doi:10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2005.tb00866.xMeyers, K. L. (2009). Engineering identity as a developmental process. (3403137 Ph.D.), Purdue University, Ann Arbor. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database.Meyers, K. L., Silliman, S. E., Ohland, M

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First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jill Anne Folkerts, Purdue University; Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

Framework for First-Year Engineering Courses in the contextof a specific first-semester introductory course as part of a large first-year engineering program.The course covered topics in the following main content areas: mathematical modeling, dataanalysis with Excel, design, teamwork, technical communication, ethics, sustainable energyconcepts, information literacy, and information on engineering programs.Methodological Framework: Design-based ResearchThe design and development of the framework is an iterative process. Hence, we are usingdesign-based research (DBR)41 to systematically study the framework and its appropriate uses.The DBR approach involves iterative cycles of testing and research-informed revisions which areespecially suitable for

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Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niranjan Hemant Desai, Purdue University Northwest; George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

within their departments. Subsequent lecturesincluded guest speakers, both faculty and industry, from a variety of engineering disciplines thatfocused on the challenges within their disciplines.The two-credit design course “Design Practicum”, was a hands-on design course with lecturesand labs that introduced students to relevant topics in engineering that included problem solving,team design, innovation, information technology, engineering, ethics in engineering, communityengagement and social responsibility. Online videos, lectures, and tutorials provided a "flippedclassroom" style course.Application of classroom concepts in industry: Saterbak et al.17 described an elective courseavailable to all freshman students in the School of Engineering

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Integrating Liberal Education and Engineering

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehmet Vurkac, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the student-learning outcomes (ideal results) articulated byABET for engineering80: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to

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Balancing Act: Ideas in Pre- & Post- Surveys and Assessment of Professional Skills

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Suresh Immanuel Selvaraj, University of Evansville; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Bucknell University; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

company retained for theproposed new on-campus building provided the students with all the soil samples obtained fromone of the borings. The students were expected to present their findings, design analyses, andsolution or recommendations as necessary for the defined “problem.” The case-based learningmodules included a settlement design and monitoring study centered on the San Jacintomonument in Houston, Texas, and also included construction-based real recorded events ofinspection or observation of the installation of drilled shaft deep foundations. The idea was todevelop analytical thinking skills in the design case-based study, and to develop reflective, andsometimes, ethical judgement in the construction case-based studies.Some of the

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University ; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Konstantina Gkritza, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yoselyn Walsh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Vojtech Krs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bedrich Benes Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Univer- sity. Dr. Ngambeki graduated from Smith College with a B.S. in Engineering and from Purdue University with a PhD in Engineering Education. Dr. Ngambeki’s research is focused on the intersection of human behavior and computing, specifically how educational and policy interventions can be used to improve human interactions with technology. Dr. Ngambeki’s key areas of research interest include: STEM Education, Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Policy, Social Engineering, Information Technology Ethics, and Cybersecurity Workforce Development.Dr. Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Edward Berger is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and

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Student Feedback and Assessment in Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Design in Engineering Education

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Student Feedback and Assessment in Design

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andreas Febrian, Utah State University, Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education

strategies, researchers can distinguish various design engagements and also designer'spriority during the problem definition phase [8]. Table 1 presents the definition of each designphase and the correspondent design activities, where all refer to the Dym and Little’s framework[15]. Most of the time, there is more than one person involved in a design project, and eachwill assume or be assigned to at least one role [25]. Working as a team is not an easy task; italways adds complexity to the design process. The configuration of the team members’ abilitiesand work ethics will affect the design delivery time and quality [26]. Consequently, managingteam members is an integral part of most design projects. Table 2. Project management aspects and

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haley Margaret Gardner

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Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Beyond the Classroom

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Joseph Zorychta, University of Virginia; Elizabeth P. Pyle MBA, University of Virginia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Plan Review and Annual Business Forum Committees. In addition, she has served on the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council and as a founding Director for the Business Growth Network. She also served on the board of the Division of Professional Affairs Advisory Council for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. Known for her candor and high ethical standards, positive energy and astute people skills, she has become a valued resource for business incubator programs throughout Virginia and her success as a business consultant is reflected in the successful outcomes of her clients. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Social Mechanisms of Supporting

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Action on Diversity - Institutional Change & Perspectives on Diversity

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, holistic thinking, leadership, and academic achievement. Students alsodiscussed the ideal educational environment around content delivery and user-empowered choices.Dissociation described students’ experiences where they felt disconnected from engineeringbecause of their dyslexia—the diagnosis of having a learning disability or language-basedchallenges. Finally, students’ time was a major factor in their engineering experiences related toaccommodations, processing speed, and work ethic. Other research has shown that students withnon-traditional ways of thinking including ADHD have significant creative potential86–89. Thisresearch emphasizes the need to understand the challenges and capacity of students with cognitivediversity to promote different

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vetria L. Byrd Ph.D., Purdue University; Camilo Vieira, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

and research objectives of theprogram. Fifteen students (out of 22, from the combined cohorts) participated in student postersessions at XSEDE.RECOMMENDATIONS The VisREU Site continued to improve and build on the success of the previous year.Student feedback helped to shape promising practices for future implementations. Promisingpractices from the 2014/2015 VisREU Site experience for research methods, studentpresentations, faculty presentations, and student mentoring are detailed below.Research Methods Students were required to complete the research and ethics training within the first weekof the program. The online training is part of the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative(CITI) provided by the University of Miami

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Learning Environments for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit R. Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nick A. Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nimit Patel, McKinsey & Company; Austin Zadoks, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Taylor Prebel, Purdue University; Claudio Cesar Silva de Freitas, Purdue University; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Mechanics

internships in Manufacturing and Quality Engineering. His current work primarily investigates the effects of select emergent pedagogies upon student and instructor performance and experience at the collegiate level. Other interests include engineering ethics, engineering philosophy, and the intersecting concerns of engineering industry and higher academia.Mr. Rohit R. Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Rohit Kandakatla is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. He is the co-founder of Footsteps, a startup which working towards transforming engineering education in In- dia. He completed B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Manipal

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Diversity and Inclusion

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, attempting to satisfybasic requirements for procedural and ethical validation [19]. Table 1 includes a subset listing ofthe qualitative data sources analyzed to reach the findings presented. Table 1. Subset listing of qualitative data used in this paper. Semester / Type of Duration Number /Type of How Data Used Activity Qualitative Data (approximate) Participants for Paper Fall 2014: Video of classroom 7 class sessions of Students in class + Indirectly (see Pre-Calc Class observations 50 min each LA + Instructor [20] for analysis) Sessions Fall 2014: Pre-Calc Video of

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The Big Picture in Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. On the other hand,intentional competition is something which can be undertaken whether or not a structuralcompetition has been enacted (e.g. when a person wants to make even the simplest activity into arace). Kohn sparked a conversation on these forms of competition as mutually interlinked andfar from being inevitable, they are in fact undesirable forms of structure and interaction for manyaspects of productivity, learning, affect, interpersonal community, and even ethical behavior.Kohn (and McDermott, e.g. “kill thy neighbor” game (Varenne & McDermott, 1999) ) sparked aconversation in 1990s K-12 education where many considered whether other non-competitivestructures and interactions were possible and desirable. Although influential in K

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Bryan M. Jenkins, University of California, Davis, Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Martin Lehmann, Aalborg University, Denmark; Chresten Træholt, Center for Electric Power and Energy, DTU Department of Electrical Engineering; Ronnie D. Lipschutz, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kurt Lawrence Kornbluth, University of California, Davis; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

-specified student outcomes, namely the ability to:apply STEM principles, analyze and interpret data, assess feasibility of a design, function onmultidisciplinary teams, understand professional and ethical responsibility, communicateeffectively, use tools necessary for engineering practice, comprehend contemporary issues,identify value and participate in life-long learning, and understand the impact of solutions in aglobal context.28 Moreover, the US-Denmark Summer School’s defined learning outcomes alignwith desired traits of the successful future engineer. The National Academy of Engineeringacknowledges and even emphasizes the role of globalization on shaping these necessary traits,among which are: the ability to work within the framework of

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First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Joseph Frank, Ohio State University; Kelly Lynn Kolotka, Ohio State University; Andrew H. Phillips, Ohio State University; Michael Schulz, The Ohio State University; Clare Rigney, Ohio State University, Engineering Education Department; Allen Benjamin Drown, Ohio State University; Robert G. Stricko III, Ohio State University; Kathleen A. Harper, Ohio State University; Richard J. Freuler, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

laser cutting or 3D printing. They are able to utilize nearly 40 hours a week of staffed lab andmachine shop time. The students are evaluated in a series of weekly performance tests that leadup to a final public competition in which teams compete in single-elimination tournament.BackgroundThe university was part of an engineering education coalition in the 1990s committed toengaging engineering students with real engineering experience immediately in their first year ofcollege. For example, this coalition has increased the number of first-year students participatingin a design experience, as well as increasing how many participate in courses which give focus toengineering ethics and technical communication. The coalition effort has proven that

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Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Lague P.Eng., University of Ottawa; Hanan Anis, University of Ottawa; Richard Jean L'Abbé

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

economics, safety, ethics and project management. Introduction au génie de la conception pour les ingénieurs et les informaticiens. Expérience pratique et travaux en équipe. Les sujets traités comprennent l'approche conceptuelle, le processus de conception, le prototypage, l'économie d'ingénierie, la sécurité, l'éthique et la gestion de projet. GNG2101 Introduction to product development and management for engineers and computer scientists | GNG2501 Introduction à la gestion et au développement de produits en génie et en informatique (UG – sophomore) A hands-on, team-based introduction to product development and management principles for engineers and computer scientists and their impact on social and economic aspects of engineering

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Quantitative Research Methods

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Darren K. Maczka, Virginia Tech; Mo Hu, Virginia Tech; Robin Panneton, Virginia Tech; Xiao Yang, Virginia Tech, Deparment of Psychology

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Educational Research and Methods

thesedomains are considered central to engineering education [13], and because they are contextswithin which the authors conduct researcher and so can use specific examples: 1. Contextual Complexities of Engineering Problems—If/how engineers attend to embedded social, cultural, political, and/or ethical complexities in generating solutions to design problem is exceptionally important. While think-alouds and/or analysis of solution artifacts may lend some insights, brain imaging may let us see specifically if and when such complexities are attended to because of the very different areas of the brain that may be involved in these processes. 2. Means to Operationalize Cognitive Load—Cognitive load theory offers

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The Best in DEED

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susannah Howe, Smith College; Laura Mae Rosenbauer, Smith College

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Design in Engineering Education

25, 7, 440 16 32 60 20 14 0 57 43 23 18 67 28 Concept generation 28, 7, 453 32 36 68 7 14 0 57 29 62 23 80 7 Concept selection 31, 7, 451 32 39 65 6 0 0 57 43 61 24 81 7 Creativity/problem solving 30, 7, 462 40 47 70 3 43 29 71 0 53 24 80 6 Decision making 30, 7, 458 33 43 70 10 29 14 71 0 58 19 80 7 Developing functional specs 25, 7, 455 40 44 64 20 14 14 43 57 56 24 77 12 Engineering ethics 26, 7, 455 50 38 38 19 29 0 29 43 69 30 45 12

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Flexible Engineering Curricula

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leland Giovannelli, University of Colorado, Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

problems in multiple contexts and through multiple lenses. Such a person haslearned how to negotiate engineering complexity as well as cultural complexity, and cantherefore arrive at solutions that are physically robust, economically feasible, aestheticallypleasing, ethically sound, and culturally sensitive.But can this nexus of characteristics be taught? And if so, how?At CU Boulder, faculty and staff have decided that the answer lies not in a single course orsemester, but over several semesters, in a new Global Engineering Minor (GEM). They believethat this new minor can prepare students for the extreme versatility and universal effectivenessthat global engineering requires. The present paper describes this new minor: its origins andevolution

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Tips and Tricks for Assessing Student Performance

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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New Engineering Educators

during the spring semester of 2016 and consisted of 15 sectionscontaining, collectively, 1699 students. Each section had its own set of five undergraduateteaching assistants and one graduate teaching assistant for up to 120 students. The undergraduateteaching assistants graded all homework assignments using standards-based rubrics designed forspecific learning outcome instances and the graduate teaching assistants supervised the process(while one may question the ethics of undergraduate grading, the improvement in timeliness offeedback to students makes this practice justifiable15). Each rubric item had levels of “fullyachieved,” “partially achieved,” “underachieve,” and “no evidence of achievement” (although, insome cases, one or more level was

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Pakistan; David Lawrence Stevenson, University of Utah; James A. VanDerslice, University of Utah; Kamran Ansari; Abdul Latif Qureshi

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

 develop  solutions for Pakistan and the world.  5. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms in professional and public settings.  6. Judge decisions based on sustainable development principles.  7. Discuss  contemporary  issues  of  culture,  gender,  and  being  a  global  practitioner  in  the  context of water and environmental challenges and solutions.  8. Effectively manage and lead in the water sector.  9. Inform public discourse and policy making related to water.   10. Exercise high ethical standards and professional responsibility.  The outcomes highlight the need for sustainability and sustainable development principles to be infused  throughout  the  curriculum,  which  is  the  approach  used

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Learning from Industry

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Natascha M. Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Swetha Nittala, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Engineering Education Department; Scott Joseph Campbell, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Educational Research and Methods

don't with my presence. understand their situation/can put myself in their shoes. This has proven to be useful in the workplace, because I can easily relate with coworkers and when I need help I can find coworkers who are more willing to help me out, as well as relating with people in other departments. I've also realized that I have very high standards for my work ethic. I can tell when it is okay to joke with coworkers, but when the job needs to be done, I am reliable. In my work scorecard, my manager also stated that he appreciated my go- getter attitude. I must admit, this is a

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Engineering Leadership Development: Theories, Models, Frameworks, and Tools

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Klassen, University of Toronto; Serhiy Kovalchuk, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Robin Sacks, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

refused theopportunity to lead a project – based on personality traits, past performance, work ethic orrelationships with managers. Organizations, through the actions of their managers andsupervisors, facilitate or constrain the leadership development of their young engineers based onhow they communicate opportunities and assign work.Individual CasesThe cases that follow show specific instances of leadership conceptions, behaviours andopportunities that bring the findings to life through individual narratives. We selected these casesto highlight patterns we saw in the full set of twenty-one interviews. Robert Yin [23] argues thatcase studies are best suited for answering complex “how” and “why” questions when there aremany more variables than

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Design and Making

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University; Pryce Davis, University of Nottingham; Reed Stevens, Northwestern University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the aesthetic elements of engineering design. An example of this isGabriel, who supported Priya’s desire to format the document matrix, but who did not want thatto slow down her ability to make content-based changes during their team meeting. Other seniorengineers, such as Tom, who mentored early career engineer Ryan at the steel mill, were attunedto the moral elements of aesthetics and used them as a way of talking about other professionalaspects of engineering like work ethic and reputation for doing good work.Discussion & ConclusionResearch in Science and Technology Studies attends to ways in which designers ‘configure’ theuser by constraining the possible future actions of the user through the design of products andprocesses (Woolgar

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Steve Robert Harrison, Dept of Computer Science, Virginia Tech; R Benjamin Knapp, Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology; Luke F Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Annie Yong Patrick; Matthew Wisnioski, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

inteams, and critically explore the ethics and values of their work; yet, the current curriculum ispopulated by traditional engineering courses that follow the typical formula of lectures, close-end homework problems, and exams. Pathways in and out of the program are also scarce,influenced primarily by an assortment of required courses that fill much of student check sheets.In our plan to enact change to diversify the ECE department in terms of student make-up andconcentrations to choose from, identifying critical points in the student’s trajectory towarddegree completion was made the first course of action.To adopt a frame through which we can examine the curriculum, the idea of threshold conceptsproved to be an attractive foundation for the

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Life After Graduation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernhard Schadl, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods