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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wen Huang, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Virtual Reality (HMD VR) ConditionIntroduction HMD VR has gained increased attention in last two years. Especially in the engineeringeducation field, it enables users to be fully immersed in a 3D simulated engineering workplaceovercoming the time and place limitation [1]. This characteristic is welcomed by engineeringfaculties, who have used various HMD VR applications to facilitate their class instruction.However, inequitable phenomenon may exist when students participate in learning activitiesunder HMD VR environment [2]. A typical case is reported by Kolomaznik, Sullivan, andVyvyan [3]. In a first-year science communication class, students were self-organized into smallgroups of four to six people to play a maze game. The role settings

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Courtney A. Betoney, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; J. A. Fernandez, Arizona State University

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(Jordan, 2015). A design-based researchapproach (Design-Based Research Collective, 2003) is being used to develop curriculum andinstruments, test curriculum, analyze data, and modify curriculum, repeating the process severaltimes for continuous improvement.Pilot 1: 2017 School YearAn initial curriculum pilot was conducted in 2017, where four curriculum modules were tested:(1) Introduction to Engineering Design, (2) Solution Dissection, (3) Distance Between the SacredMountains: A Lesson in Scale and Proportion, and (4) The Great Animal Escape: PortableLivestock Corral Design Project. Descriptions of these curriculum modules are in (Jordan et al.,2017). The curriculum was piloted with 59 students and two teachers across two middle schoolson the

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield

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Diversity

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socioeconomicallychallenged, area marked by low educational attainment. According to U.S. Census data, less than75% of the residents in Kern County, the largest county in the service region, hold a high schooldegree (or equivalent) and less than 16% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher [1]. In comparison,nationwide more than 85% of Americans hold a high school degree and more than 30% ofAmericans hold a bachelor’s degree or higher [2].CSUB is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-ServingInstitution (MSI). As of Fall 2016, there are over 9300 students at CSUB, and nearly 2800 arewithin the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (NSME). Approximately60% of the students are female, although this drops to approximately 48

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University

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Likert scale responses of 4.5to 4.6 on a 5 point scale on topics such as session relevance to teaching, new ideas for implemen-tation, value of community building, and that collaborative and cooperative strategies can improveinstruction effectiveness. Overall, results of the first year of the project have had a very positiveimpact on participating faculty and demonstrate that the JTFD approach is successful and couldbe a model transportable to other disciplines and institutions.IntroductionResearch has shown that instruction through active learning by student engagement is more effec-tive than traditional knowledge transmission through lecture [1], [2]. However, most engineeringfaculty still teach as they were taught, by information transmission

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mourya Reddy Narasareddygari, North Dakota State University; Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University; Alex Radermacher, North Dakota State University; Otto Borchert, North Dakota State University

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in a Cyber Learning Environment during Introductory Computer Programming Courses-- An Empirical investigation1. Introduction:Introductory programming courses are known for their complexity and difficulty. They aregenerally accepted as a difficult courses to teach effectively and are similarly regarded asdifficult for students, who struggle to learn all the required competencies and skills [1].Achieving proficiency in programming related capabilities often requires improving aptitude inareas where students are unlikely to possess strong skills. These areas include critical thinkingtechniques, design strategies, and programming methodologies [2]. Because of this, students mayregard programming courses as onerous or as possessing unmanageable

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Edison Perdomo, Central State University

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. This institution accommodated 8.5% of all undergraduate African Americans at4-year public universities in its state [1]. In addition to serving the minority students from itsown state, in the capacity of an HBCU, it also significantly contributes to the education ofAfrican American students in the other parts of U.S., especially for the students fromneighboring states.The Department of Water Resources Management (DoWRM) in the College of Science andEngineering (CSE) houses the undergraduate academic programs, Environmental Engineering(ENE) and Water Resource Management (WRM). The WRM program, one of the first of its kindin the U.S., had 15 undergraduate students in Fall 2015 (at the time of applying for the S-STEMgrant from National Science

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Nelson, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University

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. Finally, we will discuss whatour future work will be as we continue this research.Research OverviewEngineering students are expected to have additional set of skills outside of the technicalengineering skills they learn in the classroom [1]. Professional skills are increasingly becomingessential skills that engineering students should possess. Professional skills have been recognizedby organizations such as the ABET as critical skills that students need to learn [2]. Because ofthat, many institutions are now putting more focus on professional development skills andexposing students to these skills. However, are there better ways to teach these skills to ourstudents? Perhaps we can take advantage of new technology to expose our students to

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ting-Ting Wu, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology; Yueh-Min (Ray) Huang, National Cheng Kung University; Pei-Yu Cheng, National Cheng Kung University

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-Progress: Constructing a prediction model of creativity and cognitive concept connections based on learning portfolioAbstractThe skills required of new employees by industry are increasingly interdisciplinaryand creativity-related because of a paradigm shift in target markets. Engineeringeducation should therefore focus on helping students develop their creativity andcritical thinking skills. A student’s level of creativity is usually evaluated byexamining his or her final projects. However, the language that students use indiscussions and interactions can be analyzed to determine their cognitive processesand thus their creativity. This study collected 1 year of records of discussions andinteractions on a Moodle learning platform among students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Eleonora Emma Delgado, University of South Florida

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using the platform.We implemented these adaptive pre-class lessons in the fall 2017 and spring 2018 semesters anddiscuss preliminary results from the fall 2017 semester in this paper. The results compare threemethods – 1) blended instruction 2) flipped instruction without adaptive lessons and 3) flippedinstruction with adaptive lessons. The comparisons are based on direct assessment of learning(i.e., final examination), as well as indirect assessments (i.e., student surveys and focus groups).Introduction and Relevant LiteratureAdaptive learning courseware provides a means of individualized, personalized learning andfeedback for students. A “one-size-fits-all” approach is not optimal given individual preferences,interests, needs, and aptitudes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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inland urban centers toports. Despite this, little attention is paid to the unique challenges and opportunities forsustainable rural civil infrastructure. Substantial challenges facing sustainable rural developmentinclude low population densities; communities experiencing flat or negative population growth;and the close connections between rural communities and their surrounding natural environment,and necessitate new technologies and approaches for civil infrastructure in these areas. Theprimary focus of our REU site will be on sustainable rural infrastructure with emphasis in threeareas: (1) environmental and water resources in rural and/or agricultural areas; (2) structuralengineering and materials research for sustainable rural civil

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Shawn Israel PT, DPT, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Biomedical Engineering

alternative switches can be used to activate the toy, as shown in Figure 1. Becausethis process 1) involves hands-on engineering concepts and skills, 2) has a clear and immediatesocietal impact related to cognitive and physical development, 3) can be conducted in a shorttime frame (approximately 1.5 hours), 4) is relatively affordable (~$5/student), and 5) isportable/can be conducted in a variety of locations, we believe that toy adaptation is a feasibleand promising outreach method to promote the engagement of underrepresented students inengineering.Previous studies from other groups have found that toy adaptation is a useful method to increasefirst-year engineering students’ understanding of the field of engineering, and the connectionbetween

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Steve R. Swasnon; Bhaskar B. C. Chittoori, Boise State University; Youngkyun Baek, Boise State University

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-based Learning ApproachAbstract: This work in progress describes the design of a project-based, STEM +C(Computing) curriculum for 4th to 6th grade students in an afterschool setting, which ispart of a large NSF-funded STEM+C project. The paper reports the preliminary outcomeof the implementation of the first two STEM+C projects that focuses on student attitudestoward STEM and the computational thinking revealed during students’ scientific inquiryand problem solving processes.BackgroundComputational thinking (CT) is a fundamental skill that is equivalent to reading, writingand arithmetic skills [1]. CT involves problem solving, systems design, and“understanding human behaviors” [2]. CT is also a metacognitive process that consists ofsub-skills

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audrey Boklage; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Anna Montana Cirell, Arizona State University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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of individuals from underrepresentedgroups to be overrepresented at community colleges compared to the U.S. population,community colleges continue to be overlooked as a means of increasing diversity in theuniversity setting.Over the last decade, articulation agreements have been developed between community collegesand 4-year institutions to enable more seamless transitions from community colleges toBachelor’s degrees. However, in contrast to the more than 81% of community college studentsdesire at least a Bachelor’s degree, only 33% of community college undergraduates actuallytransfer to a 4-year institution within six years [1], [2]. That indicates potentially a 50% missedopportunity to transition demonstrative talent to the pursuit of a

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Construction Engineering

students’ SL skills and better prepare themfor careers in the construction industry. In the long-term, a more SL Built Environmentworkforce will have improved abilities and be better prepared to make evidence-based decisionsthat will transform global built environments.IntroductionUndergraduate education should provide students with knowledge and experiences that willshape their capability and confidence in scientific reasoning and making evidence-baseddecisions that will advance progress made by organizations engaged in engineering,construction, infrastructure, and the built environment [1- 4]. The United States is one of thenations that believes that it is important for its leaders and citizens to be scientifically literate. Ascientifically

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Anna Montana Cirell, Arizona State University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Audrey Boklage, Arizona State University

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the engineering identity development ofstudents. We are currently midway in our data collection and analysis phases of the project, alsoknown as the ‘making the data’ phase of our project [1]. In this paper, we will describe ourpreliminary work and focus the discussion on lessons learned. We will conclude the paper withbrief descriptions of three journal articles in preparation or press, as we wrap up the ‘making thedata’ phase of our project.IntroductionThe lack of diversity in engineering environments sends a message opposite of inclusion andopportunity for all [2]. In a study of students leaving engineering, students reported a lack ofidentity or a sense of belonging to be more significant than academic issues [3]. Within bothformal and

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrah Fayyaz, Concordia University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Figures 1, 2, and 3below. 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Initially correct or half Initially correct or half Initially incorrect, later Initially incorrect, stayed correct, stayed correct correct, later not completely or partially incorrect or half correct retained correct Figure 1. Percentage of students with respect to their performance in Question 1 4 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Initially correct or half Initially correct or half Initially incorrect, later Initially incorrect

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria J. Kim, Northwestern University; Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Timothy Reissman, University of Dayton; Mary Beth Finch, Northwestern University

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best promote studentlearning. With a base of ideas summarized in the book “How People Learn (HPL)” [1], VaNTHextended HPL’s research base from K-12 education to undergraduate and graduate learning inbioengineering [2, 3]. The four thrusts of HPL are: learner-centered, knowledge-centered,assessment-centered, and community-centered education. The HPL framework only highlightsthe need for these critical dimensions, and does not provide specific details for how tosystematically design instruction to optimize them. VaNTH researchers found challenge-basedinstruction (CBI) to be an effective instructional model for designing learning environments [4,5]. Challenges provided students with the conditions for when and how to apply specificknowledge, and

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh; James Arthur Lyle, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

focused on in undergraduate education. Makerspaces cansupplement this deficit to a degree, but often only provide the equipment and spatial resourcesfor the students and may lack the technical expertise and training of dedicated staff [1]. Bygiving early access to specialized pieces of equipment and hands on training early inundergraduate education, allows them to develop innovative ideas that utilize the equipment fortheir projects. Training also allows students to quickly become comfortable with the tools thatelectrical engineering depends on, instead of having to develop their proficiency in the first fiveyears of being in the workforce or graduate school.Introduction:Back in the fifties and sixties there was a significant push for engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University; Jennifer Blue, Miami University

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these thoughts can also imagine how things could have beenworse (known as ​downward ​counterfactuals), more commonly people’s thoughts about negativeevents are drawn to how things could have been better, known as ​upward​ counterfactuals ​[1]​.(Given that upward counterfactuals are substantially more common than downward in daily life[2]​, and that these thoughts involve distinct patterns of emotions and motivations ​[3]​, in thecurrent research we focus exclusively on upward counterfactuals.) Counterfactual thoughts playan important role in causal reasoning, motivation, and planning. In the current research, wetherefore examine whether students’ counterfactual thoughts about their first exam in a coursepredicts their subsequent behavior and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derrick James Satterfield, University of Nevada, Reno; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University; Miguel Rodriguez, Florida International University; Beverly Ma, University of Nevada, Reno; Jacqueline Doyle; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Geoff Potvin, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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their undergraduate career, and navigate the culture of engineering.Within engineering culture, the formation of identity has been shown to be important in theretention of students [1]. The past decade of engineering education has focused heavily onimproving students’ development of an engineering identity, which has been shown to affectboth students path into college and how they proceed through college [2]–[6]. These resultsillustrate the importance of developing an identity; however, this development process can bedifficult. For example, having a metric for comparison to what constitutes an engineer isimportant and yet Tonso [7] described how students view engineers as, “a mythic persona thattranscended the mundane.” This quote not only

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Ou, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

succeed in their field of study, 38.7% ofstudents had a stronger sense of belonging to the school’s community, and 67.7% of studentswere more confident about learning effectively on their own. Furthermore, a 12.7% increase wasobserved in the number of students who scored more than 80 points on a 100-point final exam,and a 20.8% decrease was observed in those who scored less than 60 points on the exam.I. INTRODUCTIONRecent studies have identified transparent assignments—that is, assignments with a clearlydefined purpose, clearly specified tasks, and well-defined criteria for success [1]—as a simple,replicable teaching-intervention technique that enhances students’ success. [2] reported that thebenefits of transparent assignments are especially

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Andrew L. Gillen, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Lin Tan, Virginia Tech; Isabel S. Bradburn, Virginia Tech

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. Importantly, our project focuses on a specific section of the pathway to anengineering career and explores variation across subpopulations and local contexts. Moreover,rather than focusing on single interventions, we frame our research holistically to understandhow the variety of potential gatekeepers might be re-positioned or trained to support a morediverse population of students who choose to enroll in postsecondary engineering programs.The overarching research question that we seek to answer is as follows:Where and why are there demographic variations across high schools in the proportion ofstudents who fit an engineering academic profile but do not enroll in an engineering major?We break that question into the following sub-questions:1. How do

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Phillips, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

EEundergraduate program. The vision presented in this work will certainly have similarities tocurriculum development at other institutions, where we believe that primary distinguishingfactors are the establishment of relevance at an early stage of the curriculum, and development ofabilities to solve cross-disciplinary challenges with high complexity.Background and MotivationsThe current EE curriculum at most institutions is traditional in providing a rigorous educationgrounded in the fundamentals of the discipline and then providing depth in sub-disciplines of thefield. However, EE enrollments are declining [1], both nationally and at the University ofMichigan (UM), and the undergraduate student population is predominantly male and white orAsian

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University

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mentors, developing and reviewingstudent applications, interviewing and training site leaders and mentors, and working withcommunity partners (e.g., schools and corporate partners). The next step of expansion will beconducted through a research-to-practice based partnership with Virginia Tech and PurdueUniversity under the project title, Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Elementary SchoolAfrican Americans, Hispanics, and Girls by Scaling up Summer Engineering Experiences. Thepartnership is guided by two objectives:(1) Evaluate the proposed program’s success at influencing STEM-related academic and career identity, conceptual knowledge, and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.(2) Generate evidence and a greater understanding of

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Robbiano, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; Edwin K. P. Chong Ph.D., Colorado State University

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Electrical and Computer

Analysis of Correlations in Student Performance in Core Technical Courses at a Large Public Research Institution’s Electrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentIntroductionThe National Science Foundation is supporting our Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)department at Colorado State University (CSU) through their “Revolutionizing Engineering andComputer Science Department” (RED) program. As the focus of this project, we propose toremove the artificial barrier that a traditional course-based curriculum creates [1]. To aide indoing so, we seek to understand the relationships of student performance between technicalcourses within the ECE curriculum. In particular, we begin by studying the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacey E. Tucker-Kulesza, Kansas State University; Grace J. Liang, Kansas State University; Eric J. Fitzsimmons, Kansas State University; Jeff Zacharakis, Kansas State University

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State University Jeff Zacharakis is a professor of adult learning and leadership in the Department of Educational Leader- ship. His areas of research include leader and organizational development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Investigating the role of social responsibility on veteran student retentionIntroductionThis study addresses national initiatives to increase and diversify the engineering workforce [1][2]. According to the findings from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Workshop onEnhancing Post-9/11 Veteran Educational Benefits, the current veteran student population holdsthe greatest potential to increase representation

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Blain Christen; Trevor J. Thornton, Arizona State University; Karen S. Anderson, Arizona State University; Michael Goryll, Arizona State University; Hany M. Arafa, Arizona State University; Uday Shankar Shanthamallu, Arizona State University; Erica S. Forzani, Arizona State University; Heather M. Ross, Arizona State University; Wendy M. Barnard; Sule Ozev

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design. The site will recruit and train nine undergraduate students each summer andengage them in research endeavors on the design of sensors including student training inmathematical methods for extracting information from sensor systems. The program waslaunched in 2017, and nine undergraduate research projects advised by a team of faculty advisorsstarted in the summer. The projects embedded REU students in tasks whose focus was to designsensors and interpret their data by studying and programming appropriate machine learningalgorithms. The paper describes the technical details of the research activities and summarizesan independent assessment of the projects and learning experiences.1. IntroductionUndergraduate research projects, assessments

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Michael Alexander Liu, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Bruce L. Tai, Texas A&M University; Samuel F. Noynaert, Texas A&M University; Dinakar Sagapuram, Texas A & M University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University

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response to a specific concern raised byregional industry partners and technical workforce recruiters about the lack of pragmaticmetrology/NDI-related knowledge and skills in their incoming regional workforce. For this, 5vertically-integrated teams, each comprising of 2 REU students, 1 senior undergraduate and 1graduate student (from the host institution) and a faculty mentor worked in concert on selectresearch projects over 10 summer-weeks. Each REU student pair was recruited and matchedbased on complementing skills/interests. This onsite experience was supplemented with follow-ups for continued interaction, growth, and guidance for pursuing advanced study. The overallimpact of this site was to create empowered future researchers and a workforce

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Andrew McKittrick, Kansas State University; Shangxian Wang, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. He directs the KSU Medical Com- ponent Design Laboratory, a facility partially funded by the National Science Foundation that provides resources for the research and development of distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medi- cal monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S. Ziker, SRI International; Clay Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T University ; Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University

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base regarding effectivestrategies for enhancing STEM educational opportunities for minority males, and webinars. Theproject partners have also created a roadmap for a NIC to address the challenges describedabove. This paper describes a work in progress and will provides an update on the NIC to thebroader engineering community.BackgroundMinority males are underrepresented in STEM careers in comparison to their numbers in thegeneral population. As shown in Figure 1, Black males are 5.6% of the US population but only2.9% of the engineering workforce. In comparison, white males are 31.8% of the US population,but are overrepresented in the engineering workforce at 63.5%. Disparities betweenrepresentation in the S & E workforce versus the