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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Scott A. Pattison, Institute for Learning Innovation; Monae Verbeke, Institute for Learning Innovation; Marcie Benne, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; Pam Greenough Corrie MS, Mt. Hood Community College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Building and structures were by far the most common type of responses for both parents (83%) and staff (77%). Staff members weremore likely to associate engineering with planning and problem solving, math, and engineering-related values, while parents were more likely to associate the terms with careers and planningand problem solving.Table 1. Frequency of most common associations with the terms “engineer” and “engineering” Parents StaffCategories (n=79) (n=19) ExampleBuilding, structures 83% 77% Construction sites, buildings.Planning, problem

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Dr. Borrego is Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education and served on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education as Chair of Pro- fessional Interest Council IV. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison.Dr. Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Arturo Alejandro Fuentes

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Bowen, Virginia Tech; Alan R. Kallmeyer, North Dakota State University; Holly Hermine Erickson, North Dakota State University College of Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

ensure successful transformation of classroom practices.The anticipated outcomes of the RET site program are as follows:1. Teacher Outcomes a. Greater knowledge of content aligned with research activities in their field b. Transformation of classroom practices resulting in more frequent STEM and engineering education teaching techniques c. Long-term collaborative partnerships with university faculty and industry representatives2. Student Outcomes (indirectly from their teacher’s experiences) a. Students having more positive STEM influences which encourage them to pursue careers in these areas b. Students being more engaged in the classroom due to better developed authentic classroom

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rambod Rayegan, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

sustainable energy area. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Florida International University. He has been member with prestigious Honor Societies such as Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi and Golden Key. He has published number of conference, Journal papers and book chapters in energy and sustainability area. He is a reviewer of several Journals in energy efficiency area. He is a member of the Editorial Board of ASME Early Career Technical Journal. Raised in Tehran, Iran, Dr. Rayegan now lives in Houston. He has served as an instructor at Semnan University, Iran for 5 years. He was selected as the best teacher of the Mechanical Engineering Department by students during 2002-2003 academic year and the

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William H. Heeter; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

A&M in 1973 with a B.S. Degree in Indus- trial Engineering-Industrial Distribution. For most of my career I worked with Industrial Supply Houses engineering electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluid power systems, and conveyance systems. After that I spent seventeen years with Dow Chemical developing new products (R&D) for Dow customers. I just retired as the Department Chair for the Career and Technology Education Department at Porter High School. I was also the lead teacher for the Engineering House. Currently, I work part time for the Tomball I.S.D.Dr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A

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Make It!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Rajesh Ganithi, The Petroleum Institute; Yusuf Khan Airani P.E., United Arab Emirates University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #17762MAKER: Generations of NC Machining through Laboratory WorkDr. Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University Dr Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan – Siva is a Srilankan by birth and a citizen of the United Kingdom. His experience in Sri-lanka started with an year’s post-graduate apprenticeship in the manufacturing shops of the Government Railway and nine years in the Cement Industry. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from University of Srilanka, and obtained his Masters from the University of Aston and PhD from City University of London, both in the UK. He started his career in the UK as the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xia Wang, Oakland University; Anica Gwenell Bowe, Oakland University; Brian K Dean, Oakland University; Chris J Kobus, Oakland University; Mark R. Olson, Oakland University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

addressthe tremendous challenges facing our state and nation. It is increasingly clear that teachers haveprofound and lasting impact on students’ learning. However if K-12 teachers are to help preparethe engineers of tomorrow, they themselves need to be supported to have their own experiencesin engineering and to develop ways of bringing that knowledge back into the classroom.This awarded NSF Research Experience for Teachers Program at Oakland University aims tobring the excitement and knowledge developed in engineering research from the lab into theclassroom so that teachers can move their students to envision engineering as an attractive andimportant career opportunity.It is our belief that in order for such an RET program to be successful, it

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Robert J. Barsanti Jr., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

United States Military Academy and his M.S.E. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel Ally Kindel Martin is the Director of Student Engagement, Projects & Finance in the School of Engi- neering. In her position, she has worked with the Supplemental Instruction program, launched STEM Freshmen Outreach initiatives, created an Engineering Mentor Connection program, and revitalized the Engineering Career & Networking Expo. She holds a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Previously she worked

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ricco, University of Kentucky; Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky

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First-Year Programs

conversations reported by the faculty indicate that students begin sharing informationthey did not know would help them in their engineering careers. The third course in the sequence being more of a team design course, employs methodsfrom other design courses from FYE institutions in contact with our team (Adams, 2002; Atmanet al., 2007; Crismond & Adams, 2012; Turns et al., 2006). One engagement protocol that mixesbest practices from Adams’ work and is similar to the liberative ones employed by Riley is usedby one faculty member who requires all students to stand while discussing an element of designfrom the project, and the next speaker must amplify the previous student’s statement in terms ofhis own. Students in this scenario must engage

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First-Year Programs: Sunday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Chiki, Ohio University; Braden Vale Jay Robinson, Ohio University

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First-Year Programs

% Heavy course load 26.79% 47.83% Unhappy with instructor 21.43% 28.26% Unsure of major 17.86% 8.70% No clear career goals or plans 16.07% 8.70% Poor class attendance 16.07% 19.57% Housing/roommate issues 16.07% 15.22% Trouble making friends 16.07% 13.04% Homesickness 12.50% 6.52% Working too many hours 12.50% 17.39% Family issues

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Computing Technology Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doipayan Roy, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Siddharth Shah

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education. In 2008 he was awarded an NSF CAREER award for learner-centric, adaptive cyber-tools and cyber-environments using learning analytics. He leads a major NSF-fundedprojectcalled Deep Insights Anytime, Anywhere (http://www.dia2.org) to characterize the impact of NSF and other federal investments in the area of STEM education. He also serves as co-PI for the Network forComputationalNanotechnology (nanoHUB.org) c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Paper ID #20540

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Architectural Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, PDip (CM), Architect, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Architectural

academia and therefore do not have any real world work experienceto share. This is a major problem as it creates a disconnect between what they can teach and howit will connect to the main reason why the majority of their students are in college in the firstplace – to be prepared for a career outside of academia. Therefore, engineering faculty withoutprofessional experience outside of academia who plan to use storytelling in their courses, mustmake an extra effort to find stories that are relevant to their course topics.3 They may borrowcourse-related stories from colleagues who do or have worked in the field, from professionalpublications, and from professional society meetings. However, answering student questionsabout these borrowed stories may

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Awareness, Expectations, and Recognition of Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

more than the amount of time spent on ethical theories and the case study inthe joint venture model. So this allowed students to gain more knowledge overall and to bringthat knowledge to bear in the discussion. Nevertheless, both methods have proven to work inhelping students see the importance of ethics and ethical thinking in their future careers. One limitation of the studies as we have conducted them thus far is that the modules andtheir content remain somewhat isolated interventions into the courses. This is because the contentof the case studies used is not weaved throughout the course itself but rather discussed onlyduring the duration of the module itself. This limitation is somewhat structural insofar as it is thecase that

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luke Nogales, New Mexico State University; Rolfe Sassenfeld, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

responsibilities; 6. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences; 7. Analyze the local and global impact of your design on individuals, organizations, and society.Lean LaunchPad Innovation and Engineering Design ProcessNew Mexico State University has innovation and entrepreneurship programs to support studentswith their preparation for careers in engineering design, innovation, and the creative economy.For example, the College of Engineering has an “Innovation Space” that is both managed andstaffed by engineering students. The workshop’s emphasis on innovation and working in teamsdovetails well with the need to promote an innovation mindset and get students thinking aboutentrepreneurship. As it would turn out later, several students

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Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Behrend; E. George Walters III P.E., Penn State Behrend

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Manufacturing

and undergraduate students. The objective of these workshops andsimulation games is to provide the students with a practical understanding of Lean principles andprocess improvement methodologies. Several activities have been conducted over the last twoyears including workshops, simulation games, and practical projects with local industry. Table 4summarizes the different types of Lean activities and their descriptions. Table 4. Lean activities and their descriptionsActivity Name Activity Type Activity Description Target GroupExplorers Provides career exploration opportunities High SchoolEvent Workshop for young people aged 14 and up

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Reflection

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingya Xu, George Mason University; Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

social development in emerging 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Development of Engineering Students’ Metacognitive Skills in Informal Engineering Learning ActivitiesIntroductionThe ability to analyze and evaluate one’s own thinking and acquisition of knowledge and skills

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

greaterattention has been given to studies of attitudes toward engineering and knowledge of engineeringand engineering careers in an effort to steer more students into undergraduate engineeringprograms7-10. The factors that influence student choice of attending college, career path andattitudes toward engineering have also been studied11-12. However, few recent studies have beenfound regarding factors that impact the decisions of undergraduate engineering students topursue or not pursue graduate studies.Even students who intend to complete a Masters degree must consider many factors. Butcompleting a Ph.D. also requires extensive research skills including statistical data analysiswhich are not usually emphasized in undergraduate degree programs. Recent

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The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado, Denver; Jean Hertzberg, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

most contributed to their ability and willingness to workas engineers.ConclusionInstitution-level metrics of engineering student persistence and graduation rates do not answerthe ultimate question: have we added to the numbers of engineers in the workforce? Census datasuggest a disconnect between graduation rates and numbers of those entering the workplace. Thetwo issues embedded in that question are whether graduates of engineering programs haveadequately learned the knowledge and skills needed for engineering careers, and whether ourgraduates want to use their newly gained knowledge and skills.Issues of students’ learning and motivation may best be detected at the course level, rather thanat the institutional one. Asking questions that look

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Predicting Student Success

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Bourne, Wright State University; Craig Baudendistel, Wright State University; Zulima Guilarte Rhodes, Wright State University; Jannet Chermi Anders

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. (2007). Big Five personality predictors of college academic performance. Personality and Individual Differences, 43(5), 971-990.Cordero, E. D., Porter, S. H., Israel, T., & Brown, M. T. (2010). Math and Science Pursuits: A Self-Efficacy Intervention Comparison Study. Journal of Career Assessment, 18(4), 362-375.De Feyter, T., Caers, R., Vigna, C., & Berings, D. (2012). Unraveling the impact of the Big Five personality traits on academic performance: The moderating and mediating effects of self- efficacy and academic motivation. Learning and Individual Differences, 22(4), 439-448.Gore, P.A. (2006). Predicting the performance and persistence of first-year college students: the role of non-cognitive variables. Proceedings from

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CEED Technical Session: High-Impact Makerspaces, Transitioning from Co-op to School and Service Research

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Mary Andrade, University of Louisville, J.B. Speed School of Engineering; Alex Delgado Beebe, University of Louisville, J.B. Speed School School of Engineering

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Paper ID #18045The Students’ Experience Coming Back After Cooperative Education Expe-riencesDr. J. C. McNeil, University of Louisville JC McNeil is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at University of Louisville. Contact email: j.mcneil@louisville.eduMrs. Mary Andrade, University of Louisville, J.B. Speed School of Engineering Mary Andrade is the Associate Director of the Career Development and Cooperative Education office at the University of Louisville JB Speed School of Engineering. In this role she oversees the mandatory co-op program for more than 1000 students each year.Alex

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Programming, Virtual Reality, and Dynamic Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zaker Ali Syed, Clemson University; Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Rebecca S. Hartley, Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Professor in the Departments of Educational and Organizational Leadership and Development and Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and Faculty Director for Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD) and the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education using Virtual E-Schools (CA2VES). Her research and experiences include implementation of digital learning solutions, development of career pathways including educator professional development, and analysis of economic development factors impacting education and workforce development. Kris earned an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Education

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Motivation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Clemson University; Daniel Michael Kuzbary; Julia L. Sharp, Colorado State University

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Educational Research and Methods

performance. Journal of Educational Psychology. 82: 33–40. 5. Pintrich, P.R. (2000). An achievement goal perspective on issues in motivation terminology, theory, and research. Contemp. Educ. Psychol. 2000, Vol. 25, pp. 92–104. 6. Matusovich, H., Streveler, R., Miller, R., and Olds, B. (2008). Will I succeed in engineering? Using expectancy-value theory in a longitudinal investigation of students' beliefs. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. 7. Jones, B. D., Paretti, M. C., Hein, S. F., & Knott, T. W. (2010). An Analysis of Motivation Constructs with First-Year Engineering Students: Relationships Among Expectancies, Values, Achievement, and Career Plans. Journal of Engineering Education

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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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Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Ronald R Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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ASEE Diversity Committee

Paper ID #17699Managing Transformation to Crack Open Engineering EducationDr. Jennifer Karlin, University of Southern Maine Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneurship and economic development. She is now at the University of Southern Maine where she is a research professor of engineering and the curriculum specialist for the Maine Regulatory Training and Ethics Center.Dr. Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington Dr. Allendoerfer is a Research Scientist

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Program-Level Assessments for Multidisciplinary Areas

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Umesh Adhikari, Michigan State University; Jade Mitchell, Michigan Sate University, Dept. of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University; Mark H Weir, The Ohio State University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

State University. QMRA III is a one-and-a-half-week training program designed for advanced graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and earlycareer professionals to assimilate scientific data and implement computer programs towardsbuilding a risk assessment for assuring safety and health goals. Each cohort of QMRA IIIconsists of engineering, biological and social scientists with the goal of cross training. As part ofthe evaluation plan of the program, students were asked to construct a box-and-arrow diagramconveying a risk management plan involving the full range of biologic, economic, social,political, and cultural factors that impact risk during a pathogen exposure. Additionally, experts,professors and career professionals who were also the

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

room is of utmost importance. In orderof-Art technologies, so that the contents never to emphasize it, I would like to recite a number ofbecome obsolete. This assures preparing the Hi-Tech courses that I am involved in teachingstudents for the 21st century so that they can take and research at the moment.the suitable place in the technological world,thereby becoming the productive citizens in thesociety. During my teaching career of 30+ years,teaching Hi-Tech courses, I have foundintegration of fundamentals is very useful in thesecourses. However, teaching must translate intolearning by the students. No new information canbecome knowledge until or unless it is yokedwith the existing database of the students. Wemust

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Lili Ma, New York City Colledge of Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

skilled in these subjects1. After noticing this challenge, the whole STEM society has madegreat efforts to increase STEM-related activities, which have the potential to promotecollaborative learning and inquiry as well as to contribute to the development of the 21st centuryskills2. The US government also realized the shortage of STEM workforces. It initiated the“Educate to Innovate” program to increase student participation in all STEM-related activities.The ultimate objective of these activities is to encourage more students to choose an education inthe STEM fields and pursue a STEM-related career in the future.Extra after-school curriculum programs have been reported to be an efficient way to promptSTEM education3. To name a few, these programs

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Research Experiences at Two-year Colleges

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul B Golter, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jeffrey Laube, Kenai Peninsula College

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Two Year College Division

instrumentation. Engineers are more concernedwith design equations. In both types of programs laboratory equipment provides a necessarylinkage to physical reality.PTEC programs provide training for individuals seeking careers as operators in the chemicalprocess industries. As such PTEC programs include training in chemical separation, such asdistillation or absorption; heat transfer; reactions; and how such processes are connected, i.e.piping and pumps. For further information on PTEC, please see the web pages of the NorthAmerican Process Technology Alliance [6]. Chemical Engineering (ChE) is the correspondingbranch of engineering which deals with the same set of topics. Training for both fields usessimilar equipment and similar exercises with, as

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ETD Freshmen Students

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

course in Technical communications, resume, memos, proposals, etc Communications 3 Degree requirements and Plan of Study (POS) From PPI Richmond 4 Teaming, Internships, COOP, Careers 4 ABET Outcomes and Ethics, Global/Societal Responsibilities Handouts 5 Handouts from previous Quality and Safety

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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

young engineerswho are from demographics currently underrepresented in engineering, including women andminorities.Given this goal, it is important to develop instruments capable of measuring change in studentattitudes toward and interest in engineering. One important link in the validity argument thatincreasing student exposure to engineering will increase and diversify the population pursuingengineering careers, is that students become more interested in engineering and their attitudesmore positive as they engage in engineering out-of-school-time experiences and curricula. Tomeasure this assumption, we have developed an Engineering Interest and Attitudes (EIA) survey,drawing from earlier surveys used to measure student interest in and

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Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

career, which may be an understatement.From the survey results for the readings, the largest responses from the students were on the TataNano and India Inventors. Both of these had strong connections to engineering. The strongpositive rating for the India Inventors appears to be due to the positive impact on people in India.For the in class topics, most students chose the more technical topics on the Cost of Mars andCongolese Wireless Network (which is also a very dramatic story). As a general rule, the favoritetopics seem to be ones that involve the positive impact of technology on human need, that bringtogether the students’ expertise and career goals with their desire to help people and make adifference.Students selected most of the possible