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Student Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monika Ingalls; Elizabeth Hill, University of Minnesota Duluth; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Marca J. Lam, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Stephanie G. Wettstein, Montana State University, Montana Engineering Education Research Center; Deborah S. Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Cheyenne Florenia Rivera; Emily Silva, California State University, Los Angeles; Tara Sundsted, Montana State University, Bozeman

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) at New Mexico Tech.Cheyenne Florenia RiveraMs. Emily Silva, California State University, Los AngelesTara Sundsted, Montana State University- Bozeman c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Changing of the Guard: Tips for Enabling Smooth Officer TransitionsAbstractMany campuses throughout the nation have active sections of the Society of Women Engineers(SWE). In an effective section, the SWE officers work together as a team to plan, organize, andcarry out a host of activities ranging from mentorship networks, career talks, middle schooloutreach events, and fundraisers. The team effort of these officers can make a substantial impacton the perception of and support for women in Engineering at a

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Engineering Education Graduate Research Consortium (EEGRC) Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Waugaman, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Paper ID #24562Connecting with first-year engineering students’ interest in social responsi-bility issues through ethics lessonsMs. Kathryn Waugaman, University of Colorado Boulder Katie is an undergraduate student researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is interested in why students choose to study engineering and what retention methods are successful for universities, particularly in underrepresented communities. She is a Senior in Mechanical Engineering and plans to work in renewable energy when she graduates in December.Dr. Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a researcher

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelby Buffington, Syracuse University; Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Alexander Johnson, Syracuse University; Katy Pieri, Syracuse University; Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University

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students. Alex’s plans upon graduation involve becoming a professor or lecturer, specifically at a primarily undergraduate institution. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Soft Skills Boot Camp: Designing a Three-Day Student-Run Seminar and Workshop Series for Graduate StudentsAbstractA common challenge amongst the graduate student population is finding time to work ondesirable soft skills that would create a more dynamic applicant for academic and industrial jobs.Between lectures, classes, research, and duties required for assistantships or fellowships,graduate students have little time left over to attend workshops or seminars to cultivate theseproficiencies. This has been a

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Student Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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VJ Tocco, University of Florida; Kevin Buettner; Madeline G Sciullo, University of Florida; Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, University of California, Davis; Jason E. Butler, University of Florida

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experience. Additionally, the planning of the sessions and exercises inspired thefacilitators to become metacognitively aware of their own research methods and processes.Reflections and Future WorkThe diversity of research areas, career goals, and personalities among the three facilitatorscontributed greatly to the intellectual merit of the workshop. Inclusion of these multipleperspectives ensured that the workshop topics were broadly applicable. Admittedly, some of ouradvice was a matter of personal opinion; therefore, further exemplifying the value of includingseveral experienced viewpoints in the sessions.The peer-led aspect of this workshop was likely a significant portion of its success; however, weacknowledge the potential benefits of

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah De Rosier, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic Emilio Riccoboni, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Paul Michael Rothhammer-Ruiz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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PolytechnicState University of San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). The platform is shown below in Figure 1. Thecourse and platform are being developed by students at Cal Poly, in collaboration with aprofessor who has a vision for the course. What follows is a description of how the course willprepare students for careers in industry; a look at similar courses at other universities; anoverview of the course; a summary of the SSIV development; and a plan for evaluating thecourse. Figure 1. The Small Scale Intelligent Vehicle (SSIV) in its current state of development.Tailoring the Course to Meet Industry NeedsAt Cal Poly, we wanted to make sure that our course in intelligent vehicles would effectivelyprepare students for a career in the industry. To better

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dipanjan Saha, Texas A&M University

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able to demonstrate effective learning of the intended outcomes as each semesterprogressed. Moreover, student responses indicated that they enjoyed the process of learningthrough the different activities planned for the course.I. Introduction PhD students in an engineering major are in general expected to devote the majority oftheir time to research. For a few semesters during the PhD program, they may be funded asgraduate teaching assistants for an undergraduate course taught by a faculty member.Responsibilities of a graduate teaching assistant typically include grading, holding office hours,leading labs and help sessions, and substitute-lecturing when the faculty member has otherengagements. Serving as the instructor of record for

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Student Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joan Giblin, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mehmet Ergezer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #21949Work in Progress - the Undergraduate Perspective: How to Survive an Un-dergraduate Engineering ProgramBryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology Bryon Kucharski is an undergraduate Computer Engineering student from Wentworth Institute of Tech- nology who will graduate in August of 2018. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, Bryon will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science where he plans to focus on Artificial Intelligence.Prof. Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Carpenter is an Assistant Professor at the Wentworth

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Student Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marigold F. Bays-Muchmore, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alexandra Chronopoulou, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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themselves, there were differences in satisfactionlevels. Students who were not in their first choice major were less likely to agree with beinghappy in their field or intending to stay in their major. However, overall the participants ratedthemselves as having a good understanding of engineering and planning to stay withinengineering as a realm. Descriptors for engineers that were most commonly selected included‘Practical’ and ‘Analytical’ while less commonly selected were ‘Artistic’ and ‘Kind’. A briefdescription of a follow up study is provided.Introduction and BackgroundEngineering education has grown in significance as the focus on engineering development anddiversity grows. One of the key concerns within the realm of engineering education is

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beau Vezino, University of Arizona; Alexander M Alvarez, University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering; Byron Hempel, University of Arizona; Christina Julianne Loera, University of Arizona; Samantha Davidson, University of Arizona; Savannah Boyd, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

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learning outcomes. The Review of Higher Education, vol. 34, no. 1, pp.61-84, Fall 2010.[5] S. Olson, Engineering Societies and Undergraduate Engineering Education: Proceedings of a Workshop. National Academies Press, 2018.[6] M. Borrego and L. K. Newswander, "Characteristics of successful Cross-disciplinary engineering education collaborations." Journal of Engineering Education vol. 97, no. 2, pp 123-134, 2008.[7] National Science Foundation, National science foundation investing in America’s future strategic plan FY 2006-2011. Arlington, VA: NSF 06-48. 2006.[8] S. Karim, "Modularity in organizational structure: The reconfiguration of internally developed and acquired business units." Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 27, no. 9