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New Tools for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Douglas G. McGee, University of Pennsylvania; Ruth Wolfish, IEEE

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, librarians, and end-users in effective use of IEEE Xplore and the patent analytics tool ”InnovationQ Plus”. - Coordinate customized promotional events at customer sites - Present work- shops on topics such as: career & networking opportunities, authorship, innovation & entrepreneurship workshop. - Represent IEEE at conferences and major industry events Prior to joining IEEE, I had an 18-year career with AT&T/Lucent and its predecessor companies. My roles included Bell Labs Reference Librarian, management trainer and administrator of education, information specialist for business systems, and electronic content coordinator for Lucent’s Digital Library c American Society for

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Pre-College: Techniques and Programs for Promoting Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Elizabeth Gajdzik, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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focus on early P-12 engineering education and identity development.Prof. Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of STEM Integration in the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding. Her work focuses on defining STEM integration and investigating its power for student learning. Tamara Moore received an NSF Early CAREER award in 2010 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists

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First Year Computing Topics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Allen Benjamin Drown, Ohio State University; Lauren Corrigan, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

number who completed the survey for thatpopulation and scaling it to 100. Many of the categories aligned with the Likert scale questions.One category that was not included in the Likert scale responses was students who wished theywould have done the other software design project. There were more comments about studentswho wished they could have completed the game project than there were students who wishedthey could have completed the IR project. Figure 7: Student Responses to Open Ended QuestionsStudents viewed the IR project as a realistic, but constrained, experience that can be encounteredin industry. The greatest number of positive comments focused on its applicability to the robotproject, their career, or their life

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darryl Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). National data suggests that an urgent, sustained,comprehensive, intensive, coordinated, and informed national effort is necessary to increasesuccess of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in STEM [2]. URM is the classification given tothe following groups: African American, Hispanic American or Latino, Native American, NativeHawaiian or Pacific Islander. In the US, these groups comprise 31.1% of the population [3], yetthey are only 17.4% of the student population pursuing engineering degrees [4]. In general, the successful pathway to a career in STEM typically requires “the acquisitionof knowledge, skills, and habits of mind; opportunities to put these into practice; a developingsense of

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Project-Based Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

Laboratories, Lucent Technology, Inc. as Member of Technical Staff and Ciena Corp. as Principal Engineer, doing research in photonic networks and optoelectronics. His teaching interest fo- cuses on the project-based learning (PBL) model of engineering education with self-directed learner as enhanced educational outcome. His research area focuses on optoelectronics, semiconductor lasers, and metamaterials.Dr. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Associate Professor of physics and engineering at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Va. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 13 years in industry designing

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Schmidt, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Mechanical Engineering

differentiating characteristics for successful project teams (Howe et al., 2009). Asundergraduate engineering students must be instructed in solving “real world” practical problems(i.e., open-ended or ill-structured), we propose an educational framework within a multi-yearcapstone program to provide instruction on the professional skills necessary to prepare them forand support their open-ended capstone experience and transition towards career (Jonassen et al.,2006; Incropera & Fox, 1996; Harris & Jacobs, 1995). This paper provides a blueprint for ournew capstone program. As this program and its evaluation are in the beginning stages, wediscuss our plan for the program, including the assessment and evaluation plan, with assessmentresults to be

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Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession – and ASCE

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Beth Lin Hartmann P.E., Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18002Is It Time For a Third Edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge(BOK)?Dr. Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley is the Senior Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama. Prior to his current appointment, Fridley served as Professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Fridley has been recognized as a dedicated educator throughout his career and has received several awards for his teaching efforts, including the ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education

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Multidisciplinary Course Efforts

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and connect materials in the course with their area of study, as well as overall academic and career plans. Eportfolios are reviewed by instructor and teaching assistants to both provide feedback and assess student performance.In summary, the design of the course and its implementation follows our teaching philosophy,that all learning is multidisciplinary. The course includes aspects of engineering design andanalysis, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, business, economics, political science,sociology, psychology – hence incorporating a broad spectrum of student areas of study andinterests, leading to engagement and motivated learning. Problem-based and project-basedlearning strategies integrate real-world case studies (including

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rashid Bashir, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jeffrey Loewenstein, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dorothy Silverman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Lecturer in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her career, Marcia has been active in improving undergraduate education through developing problem-based laboratories to enhance experimental design skills; developing a preliminary design course focused on problem identification and market space (based on an industry partner’s protocol); and mentoring and guiding student teams through the senior design capstone course and a translational course following senior design. To promote biomedical/bioengineering, Marcia works with Women in Engineering to offer outreach activities and is engaged at the national level as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nelson Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Clemson University; Dina Verdín, Purdue; Monique S Ross, Florida International University; Kyle Patrick Vealey, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Benjamin P. Jackson, Purdue University; Swetha Nittala, Purdue University, Engineering Education Dept.; Tiantian Li, Purdue University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. She is the recipient of a 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Educational Research

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First-year Programs Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Ann Howard, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Liang and Grossman [4] mentors can aide youth from diverse backgrounds. Inaddition, minority students who have had a mentor show greater success in academics.According to Chesler & Chesler [5] peer mentoring can provide a positive impact on engineers,and can provide both technical and psychosocial support. As the research shows peer mentorscan play a vital role in student success.Chesler & Chesler (2002) also note the importance of establishing mentor to menteerelationships early in a student’s academic career to increase student success. They also discussthe active role of listening and questioning to be a key aspect of effective mentoring. One of thefocal points at mentor training is effective listening and communication skills

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifton L Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College; Heidi Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Lori Postner, Nassau Community College; Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and students with a more gradual introduction to FOSS tools andpractices. OpenPath also leverages Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) [4,5] tohelp students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork,which will make them more successful participants in HFOSS [6].Together, the OpenFE and OpenPath projects have supported over 90 faculty from over 65institutions to participate in POSSE and explore ways to help their students participate in HFOSSprojects. A website (http://foss2serve.org) has more information about OpenFE and OpenPath,POSSE and other events, and learning materials.IntroductionTo prepare students for professional practice in computing careers, most undergraduatecomputing degree

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrizi-Sani , Washington State University; Chen-Ching Liu, Washington State University; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students, defined as financial eligibility for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN). • Demonstrate academic potential as evident by academic achievements, previous work and experience, letters of recommendation, and letters of intent.Each scholarship has a maximum value of $10,000 (average award size is expected to be $6000),with the actual award depending on the “remaining need” demonstrated by FAFSA after theexpected contribution from the student family is taken into account.Table I shows the rubric developed to consistently and fairly judge the academic potential andpreparedness of students while recognizing their diverse background and career goals. This rubricincludes multiple indicators to gauge both academic merit

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Bring Your Own Experiment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl J. Spezia P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #20448BYOE: The Design and Operation of an Electric Motors SimulatorDr. Carl J. Spezia P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Carl J. Spezia is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the Depart- ment of Technology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC). He joined the program in1998 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. He worked as a power systems engineer for electric utilities for eight years prior to seeking a career in higher education. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois. His in- dustrial assignments included power system modeling, power

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Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Southern Indiana; Michael McLeod, Accuride Corporation

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Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element CourseAbstractOne of the ABET outcomes for engineering students is that they have the ability to apply engi-neering principles to solve problems. In addition, students should have the ability to analyze andsynthesize results that meet desired constraints within a problem. Early in a student’s career, asthey begin to acquire the analysis tools and methods, there may be few opportunities for appli-cation to real world projects with consideration for complex problems or situations. However,in the junior or senior level courses, students should be afforded more and more opportunities toincorporate engineering analysis, design and synthesis. An undergraduate finite element analysis(FEA) course provides an excellent opportunity to do so

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They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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Diversity

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International

., attractive project), the way the collaboration istaking place (e.g., greater emphasis on communication), and external factors (e.g., considerationto local non-technical challenges). Some of these modification are being implemented, and theresults will be reported in the future.ReferencesBenson, L., Kirn, A., and Morkos, B. (2013, June), CAREER: Student Motivation and Learning in Engineering Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia.Berteaux, F., and Javernick-Will, A., (2015) “Adaptation and Integration for Multinational Project-Based Organizations”, Journal of management in engineering, vol. 31, no. 6, Nov. 2015.Deci, E. L.,and Ryan, R. M., (2000) “The "What" and "Why" of goal pursuits: Human needs

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Materials Division Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cavalli, University of North Dakota

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Materials

) DEDP Campus DEDP Campus DEDP Campus Q14 2.15 2.04 3.20 3.42 1.33 1.58 Q15 2.20 2.24 3.55 3.62 1.83 1.58 Q16 2.00 2.13 3.25 3.09 1.67 1.05Comparison of On-campus and Distance End-of-Term Survey ResultsStudents were asked to report their reason for enrolling in the course. The results are shown inTable 6. Because students could report more than one factor, results add to more than 100%.The single biggest motivation for enrolling in this elective course for both distance and campusstudents was the relevance of the course material to their career field. The second

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ETD Learning Approaches

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Rob Kowalski, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Technology

has a background specifically in automotive electronics and emissions. Rob is looking to peruse his future career in Mechanical Engineering within the transportation industry. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Education through Applied Learning and Hands-on Practical Experience with Flex Fuel VehiclesAbstractThe main goal of the work is to perform testing and evaluation of a low horsepower, flex fuelinternal combustion engine powered by both liquid and gaseous fuels for comparison andperformance optimization. The output horsepower of the internal combustion engine wasperformed using a dynamo. The tested fuels in the experiment included liquid gasoline, propane

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Reflection

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Dale Levine, Stanford University; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University Design Factory; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

reflective and behavioral implications of survey-taking, the currentstudy investigates open-ended comments that students self-reported at the end of a recentengineering education survey. We gathered our data from the Engineering Majors Survey(EMS), a study of engineering students from a nationally representative sample of 27 U.S.engineering schools. The EMS is intended to follow junior and senior engineeringstudents from their undergraduate education into their career. So far the first (“EMS 1.0”)and second (“EMS 2.0”) waves have been administered, one year apart, with additionalfollow-up surveys planned. The EMS asks a variety of questions about engineeringstudents’ past academic and extracurricular experiences, confidence performing variousskills

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Assessment of Student Work

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leanne Petry, Central State University; Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

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Educational Research and Methods

to solve a real world problem in the field of corrosion. Thematerials were artificially degraded so that the effects of exposure time and service environmentimpacted the corrosion properties of the sample. The PBL project was structured to assistundergraduate students in learning how materials degrade with time, appreciating howenvironment can influence degradation, as well as identifying alternative career paths for thepurpose of employment or pursuit of graduate programs such as in the field of corrosion orfailure analysis. The project setup required the creation of a scenario in which the student wascalled upon by the court system to provide expert testimony in support of a mock case related tothe degradation and in service failure of a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy L Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K Bandyopadhyay, Penn State University (Berks Campus); Mark Johnson, Pennsylvania State University ; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Catherine Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Campus study is to address the urgentneed to expand the pool of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) graduates,especially African American, Native American, and Hispanic students. Long-term improvementsin the pipeline of a diverse STEM workforce start with sustaining effective bridge programs thatcan produce more Engineering baccalaureates. To improve retention in Engineering, this studywill conduct academic enrichment programs for racially underrepresented Engineering studentsat three points in their career at the Penn State—entering freshmen, rising sophomores, and risingjuniors. The goals of the study are to (a) increase retention in Engineering among raciallyunderrepresented students in the Penn State system, (b) develop long

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Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Hartman, Walla Walla University; Randy L. Bell, Oregon State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, 2017Teaching the Nature of Engineering in K-12 Science Education by Brian D. Hartman, Randy L, Bell, and Larry FlickNATURE OF ENGINEERING FOR K-12 EDUCATION 2Introduction Engineering has been increasingly promoted in K-12 science education throughnational and state standards. Arguments for including engineering in K-12 scienceinclude improving science and mathematics learning, increased engineering awareness,experience with design, increasing interest in engineering as a career, and increasedtechnological literacy (National Academy of Engineering & National Research Council,2009). The National Research Council (NRC) has now extended this position byincluding

Conference Session

Engineering Identity

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Perkins, North Carolina State University; Marissa A. Tsugawa-Nieves, University of Nevada, Reno; Jessica Nicole Chestnut, North Carolina State University; Blanca Miller, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

economics, even though I'm taking the class.... It would be easier for me if I had someone else right now from economics.” - Xena “I am definitely, I feel pretty behind in terms of planning out my academic [career].... I have my transfer credits, they haven't all been aligned or something like that. The other negative is that I'm going to have to take the qualifying exam here…. Different teachers, different textbooks, different emphasis. I'm pretty worried about that….I usually rely on students to tell me about [opportunities], and I don't know too many people here…. I haven't done much preparing, honestly. I don't have a very clear plan.” - XenaThe number of hurdles she faced were intimidating

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

commit to academictasks, as well as persevere during challenging academic tasks. Research has connected efficacybeliefs to educational processes and outcomes such as academic major selection, scholasticachievement, persistence, and long-term, post-graduation career decisions.20-24 2Most of the literature on academic self-efficacy comes from the field of educational psychology.However, engineering education literature has embraced the value of promoting high academicself-efficacy, especially when promoting engineering students’ academic goals, success, andcareer interests. For example, based on findings from an engineering education study

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Engineering Technology

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Western Carolina University; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College

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Engineering Technology

), the Baccalaureate and Beyond 2008/2009 (B&B), and the Career/TechnicalEducation (CTE) Statistics. Each of these datasets is produced and distributed by the Departmentof Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.The labor market datasets used in the study were the American Community Survey (ACS), theCurrent Population Survey (CPS), the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) database, andthe National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). These data are made available by a variety ofgovernment agencies and present the STEM workforce generally and engineering techniciansand technologists in particular in varying degrees of detail.The survey of educational programs was conducted by the NAE. The survey of employers wasconducted by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a member of the ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing Division, a member of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division, a

Conference Session

Program-Level Assessments for Multidisciplinary Areas

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Conference Session

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

Statics. The engineering learning community model integratedmathematics and engineering, and additionally through Problem-Based Learning (PBL) providedreal world application experiences for students. The goal of the program was to increaseretention of first year engineering majors by creating a community of learners that would formstudy groups early in their academic career, and use PBL to integrate mathematics and physicsinto practical engineering applications that increase student engagement.Two learning communities linked the courses of Fundamentals of Engineering with twofreshman mathematics courses pre-calculus and Calculus I. The key elements of the EngineeringLearning Community model were: 1) the emphasis of the goals of the learning

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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this assignment was to help students reflect on their experiences as a whole andidentify the knowledge and skills they developed that could transfer to their future engineeringeducation and career. The program’s alumni are often able to use this information in jobinterviews in the summer or fall after their return and find that being able to talk about theirexperience coherently gives them an advantage over other sophomores applying for internships.In addition to being a longer assignment for students, data analysis was more time consuming forthis assessment. We coded essays for the 2016 cohort and identified several common themes inwhat students said they learned from the program, shown in Table 7. One key take-away fromour analysis is that a

Conference Session

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rose M. Marra Ph.D., University of Missouri; So Mi Kim, University of Missouri; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Douglas J. Hacker, University of Utah; Shann Bossaller, University of Missouri

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

success in engineering practice (ABET, Inc., 2016)1. Metacognitionis key to the development of life-long learning, yet is rarely directly addressed in engineeringeducation. Metacognition, defined as “knowledge and cognition about cognitive phenomena”(Flavell, 1979, p. 906), is a higher-order thinking skill and provides the key to developing life-long learning skills necessary for ABET and for an effective work career. This paper will reporton the authors’ study of the development of metacognition and life-long learning skills ofgraduates of the Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program, an innovative problem-based learningprogram that integrates metacognition instruction with engineering content. The IRE programoffers a unique setting for studying