Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

effective teach- ing decisions, and the application of ideas from complexity science to the challenges of engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 “I came in thinking there was one right practice”: Exploring how to help graduate students learn to read academic researchAbstractIn the fall of 2017, an engineering educator with many years of experience offered a course toincoming doctoral students. The course was focused on helping the students explore approachesto reading published scholarship and develop their own scholarly reading practice. The coursewas taken by a student who documented her experiences in a reflection journal. Against thisbackdrop, this paper uses

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EDGD: CAD, CAM, and AI

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John E. Bell, Michigan State University; Cui Cheng, Michigan State University; Hannah Klautke, Michigan State University; William Cain, Michigan State University; Daniel Joseph Freer, Michigan State University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

development of spatial reasoning abilities for engineering students. Bell has worked at Michigan State University since 1995. His work focused on the development of K-12 teacher abilities to use technology for teaching and learning. His recent research has focused on distance learning and collaboration through telepresence. One key aspect of this work is the study of embodied content for learning and collaboration. Embodied content includes collaborative textual environments as well as augmented/mixed reality. Other research includes idea-centered teaching and learning.Cui Cheng, Michigan State University Cui Cheng is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology program at Michigan

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Internship, Co-Op, and Professional Development Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Barnes, Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators; Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz; Christine R. Starr, University of California, Santa Cruz; Scott Seagroves, The College of Saint Scholastica; Kauahi Perez, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Lisa Hunter, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

science to support the advancement of experiential learning for sustainability in higher education.Ms. Christine R. Starr, University of California, Santa Cruz Christine Starr is a doctoral student in graduate program in developmental psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Christine’s research focuses on STEM motivation and achievement among girls/women and other underrepresented students; sexual objectification; stereotyping, prejudice, and dis- crimination.Mr. Scott Seagroves, The College of Saint Scholastica Scott Seagroves is a physics instructor at The College of Saint Scholastica and a long-time affiliate of the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators at UC Santa Cruz.Ms. Kauahi Perez

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Shannon N. Conley, James Madison University ; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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Diversity

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International

”FRIEND”: A Cyber-Physical System for Traffic Flow Related Information aggrEgatioN and Dissemination. In 2009, he was awarded a prize for Excellence in Scholarship at The College of William and Mary’s 8th An- nual Graduate Research Symposium. He has more than 20 publications including journal/conference papers, book chapters, and posters. He also serves as a reviewer in several journals and conferences. http://educ.jmu.edu/˜eltawass/ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Methodology and Experience of Facilitating International Capstone Projects for Multidisciplinary Fields: Costa Rica Internet of Things (IoT) Case StudyIntroductionThis paper

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Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa Swift, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

research and teaching as an invited participant of the 2016 National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium and 2016 New Faculty Fellow for the Frontiers in Engineering Education Annual Conference. She also was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow for her work on female empowerment in engineering which won the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 2015 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award.Dr. Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech Tripp Shealy is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring Gender Differences in Students’ Sustainability Beliefs in

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Professional Development for Teachers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sai Prasanth Krishnamoorthy, New York University; Sheila Borges Rajguru, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

beendesigned to provide such PD to prepare teachers to use mechatronics, robotics, andentrepreneurship to connect science and math with students’ contemporary interests. EffectiveSTEM PD supports transfer of training by immersing participants in content knowledge, allowsmodeling and practice of desired skills, promotes collaboration, and lasts for sufficient duration tohandle the cognitive demands of new learning [14-18]. These research-based practices of effectivePD have been adopted and embedded in a PLC [19], which, as a combination, has been shown toengage teachers in applying PD effectively to the classroom.PBL can be effectively explored using the exciting fields of mechatronics (synergistic integrationof mechanical engineering, control theory

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

serious about their learning andcareer goals but who, for some reason, chose to opt out of engineering).Tobias assertsthat many traditional science courses suffer from lack of community( both betweenthe instructor and the students and among the students themselves) and that manystudents desire this relationship and become more successful learners when itprevails in the classroom. She further states that many students would respond betterto science if interactive and cooperative modes of learning replace the competitiveenvironment that is sometimes present in science and engineering classes. (29)VII. Build Trust with Students: Underlying all significant learning is the element oftrust. Trust between teachers and their students is the affective

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Topics in Computing and Information Technology-I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari L. Jordan Ph.D., The Carpentries; Marianne Corvellec, Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE); Elizabeth D. Wickes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Naupaka B. Zimmerman, University of San Francisco; Jonah M. Duckles, Software Carpentry; Tracy K. Teal, The Carpentries

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

, intensivepractice, and skill mastery.Short-form (1-2 hour) workshops are often the most universal offering for training. They are theeasiest to book rooms for (or offer online as webinars), find instructors for, and create materialfor. For the participant, one hour is a reasonable amount of time to find in their day and there arerarely any follow-up requirements. Thus, there is very little risk of making a bad time investmentfor the learner, and the instructional team has a lot of flexibility in repeating the training andexperimenting with content. From research methods to retirement plans, this format is anexceptional platform for learners to explore new tools and services. Even though hands-onpractice can be quite limited in this format, this discovery

Conference Session

Mentoring Practices and Project Teams

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Miller, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #22223Influences on Variability of Perceptions of Behavior on Student EngineeringProject TeamsEmily Miller, University of Virginia Emily Miller is a graduate student in Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. She has previously worked for the National Integrated Cyber Education and Research Center and as a researcher at the University of Virginia, Olin College of Engineering and Ohio State. Her research interests include motivation, expertise recognition, and teamwork.Prof. Reid Bailey, University of Virginia Reid Bailey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

of 90 engineering students to better understand what experiences made the greatestimpact. These experiences are also present in the literature on leadership development [5], and arecommon practice in existing engineering leadership programs [4, 6, 7].Leadership and EngineeringLeadership has been studied for almost as long as human history, with the ancient works of theGreeks, Romans, and Chinese all exploring the topic [8]. Despite this long history and an evergrowing research base [9], there is little evidence of a commonly accepted definition of the topic.This sentiment has led to the conclusion stated in The Nature of Leadership that “given thecomplex nature of leadership, a specific and widely accepted definition of leadership does not

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Engineering Career Attitudes

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Oluwatosin A. Bewaji, Texas A&M University; Madison Elaine Spier, Texas A&M University; Gustavo Mosqueda Elizondo III, Texas A&M University; Chiamaka Theclar Umah; Todd Sherron, Texas State University; J. Timothy Lightfoot, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L. Cannon, Texas A&M University; Robin S.L. Fuchs-Young, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

careers, and are focused on those who are underrepresented in STEM and underserved. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Promoting the STEM Pipeline and Enhancing STEM Career AwarenessThrough Participation in Authentic Research Activities (RTP, Diversity) AbstractTo promote the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) pipeline andenhance the participation of students who have been historically underrepresented in STEMfields in the U.S, a team of faculty investigators with diverse expertise in STEM, education,public health and medicine have been working collaboratively on a National Institutes of Health(NIH)-funded STEM education project

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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International

designed to provide global competency to students so that claimsabout the success of educational practices might be evaluated [1] in [11]. This study contributesto the body of knowledge on how to and what prepares engineering students to be ready for theglobal job market and society they will face once they graduate by understanding how studentscome to appreciate cultural differences to interact effectively with different others in the contextof a global engineering course. This research supports the lifelong learning concept and ways todevelop the five competencies rated most important by the industry, which includes appreciatingand respecting cultural differences, collaborating and working on a multicultural team, using

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Naeun Cheon, University of Washington; Elba Camila Moise, University of Washington; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

promoting the retention and persistence of students of color in STEM” The Journal of Negro Education, vol. 80 no. 4, pp. 491–504, 2011.11. L. R. M. Hausmann, J. W. Schofield, and R. L. Woods, “Sense of belonging as a predictor of intentions to persist among African American and White first-year college students,” Research in Higher Education, vol. 48 no. 7, pp. 803-839, 2007.12. S. Hurtado, J. F. Milem, A. R. Clayton-Pedersen, and W. R. Allen, “Enhancing campus climates for racial/ethnic diversity: Educational policy and practice,” Review of Higher Education, vol. 21 no. 3, pp. 279-302, 1998.13. S. Hurtado, J. F. Milem, A. R. Clayton-Pedersen, and W. R. Allen, “Enacting diverse learning environments: Improving the climate for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corey A. Graves, North Carolina A&T State University; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ali Reza Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College; Hamid R. Majlesein, Southern University and A&M College; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University; Li Jiang, Tuskegee University; Ben O. Oni, Tuskegee University; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

use of the Analog Discovery Board (ADB). Additionally, the leadershipteam supported program participants in addressing matters related to sustainability at the local andHBCU collaboration level. This included topics related to additional funding for instruction,developing and funding shared research efforts, and development of a broader leadership group.This section presents results related to the overall Year Three grant goals and activities.Finding: The majority of the grant participants expressed satisfaction with their project experience, noting that participation was beneficial for them professionally and personally, and would definitely impact their students. Positive outcomes included increased knowledge of

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alissa Ruth, Arizona State University; Tameka Spence, Arizona State University; Joseph V. Hackman, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Arizona State University; Hope Parker, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

community engagement. Moreover, the curriculum incorporateshuman-centered design and key engineering processes to foster engineering habits of mind suchas systems thinking, optimism, and ethical consideration in engineering as well asentrepreneurial mindsets such as the three C’s (creativity, collaboration, communication).Throughout EPICS High, students continually explore potential problems in the community thatcan be solved by the skills they are learning in the classroom. Ultimately, students learn to workwith members of the community to create engineering solutions that are designed to address real-world problems. Preliminary research shows that EPICS High promotes positive outcomesamong high school students9,10. In a small study on an

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University; Lisa Greenberg, Florida Atlantic University

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Mathematics

Improvement, National Center for Educational Statistics.Coles, A. (2011). The role of mentoring in college access and success. Washington, DC: Institute for Higher Education Policy.Crisp, G., & Cruz, I. 2009. Mentoring College Students: A Critical Review of the Literature between 1990 and 2007. Research in Higher Education, 50: 525–545.DuBois, D. L., Hollaway, B.E., Valentine, J.C., & Cooper, H. (2002). Effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth: A Meta-Analytical Review. American Journal of Community Psychology, 30, 157–197.Eagan, K., Hurtado, S., Figueroa, T., & Hughes, B. (2014). Examining STEM pathways among students who begin college at four year institutions. Commissioned paper prepared for

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Girls in Engineering

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #23808The Effectiveness of a Multi-year Engineering EnrichmentDr. Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and Measurement from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for over 20 years. Dr. Hirsch has extensive experience conducting longitudinal research

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, Mental Models, and Interventions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Keogh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

primary research question addressed in this study is: How do team dynamics in activelearning environments affect a woman's confidence as an engineer? To supplement this research,secondary questions include: ● How do students define active learning, and with what connotations? ● What types of roles do men and women take on in group projects? ● How do men and women evaluate each other on a team?We used quantitative and qualitative peer evaluation data, as well as qualitative data fromstudent focus groups to explore the research questions. Each of the methods of data collectionand analysis are discussed below. Surveys, focus groups, and interviews for students wereconducted under the University of Colorado Boulder’s Institutional Review

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Seeking Resilience and Learning to Thrive Through Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

on managing personal bias in STEM, both online and in-person. Dr. Cross’ scholarship investigated student teams in engineering, faculty communities of practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as problem-based learning and culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Understanding Student

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First-year Programs Division: Retention

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

other (teaming), and their prospective major. Grand Challenge Research Poster Day: Like the E101 design project promotes student connectedness through a team research project focused on the NAE Grand Challenges. Celebration of Graduation Event: In the College of Engineering at NC State University individual departments hold graduation ceremonies. This event serves as the College’s year-end event, which includes Order of the Engineer and Pledge of the Computing Professional ceremonies. Faculty, administration, alumni join graduates and guests in this college convocation event. Engineering Career Fair: The College of Engineering hosts the semi-annual job fair for students in the college and beyond. This fair, open to the general

Conference Session

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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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

environment to enhance their play skills and social interactions.Dr. Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington Dr. Anat Caspi is director of the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology housed by the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. Caspi received her PhD from the Joint Program in BioEngineering at University of California, Berkeley & UCSF. Her research interests are in the areas of ubiquitous computing and data science. Caspi is interested in ways by which collaborative commons and cooperation can challenge and transform computing disciplines.Dr. Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington Dr. Steele is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cam Macdonell, MacEwan University; Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College; Lori Postner, Nassau Community College; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University (Computing and Informatics)

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

supporting research into student participation in HFOSS.Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College Darci Burdge is Assistant Chair and Professor of Computer Science at Nassau Community College. She has worked to increase students understanding of software development and the impact it can have on society. She is especially interested in broadening the perspective of the introductory Computer Science student beyond the programming concepts typically taught in these courses. She uses HFOSS projects as a means to providing real-world experience and finds that students are motivated, showing increased participation in classroom discussion especially among women. She is Co-PI on an NSF-funded project to assist faculty who are

Conference Session

Imagining and Reimagining Engineering Education as a Dynamic System

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, and learning as socio- culturally organized phenomena. A major strand of his research explores the varied trajectories taken by students as they attempt to enter professional disciplines such as engineering, and focuses on the dilem- mas encountered by students as they move through these institutionalized trajectories. He is co-editor of a 2010 National Society for the Study of Education Yearbook, Learning Research as a Human Science. Other work has appeared in Linguistics and Education; Mind, Culture, and Activity; Anthropology & Education Quarterly, the Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science; the Journal of Engineering Education; and the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research. His teaching interests

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Studies in Engineering Design

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma; Shalaka Subhash Ghaisas, University of Oklahoma; Xun Ge, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #23041An Experiential Learning Framework for Improving Engineering Design,Build, and Test CoursesMr. Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma Jackson Autrey is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is currently involved with research into assessment methods and pedagogy in engineer- ing design education. Following completion of his Master’s degree, Jackson plans to pursue a PhD. in Engineering with a focus on engineering education.Ms. Shalaka Subhash

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Seeking Resilience and Learning to Thrive Through Engineering Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Cesar Silva de Freitas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zachary James Beyer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, we designed the course to enable learners to learntechnical engineering skills and provide access to higher education by awarding academic creditsat the end of the program. We used a combination of remote and local staff as facilitators inaddition to technology tools for online and active learning. The overall structure of our course isset up as an active, blended, collaborative, and democratic learning space. In light of the unique educational context, we describe in this paper our course designprocess, and then we explore student artifacts, interviews, observations, and surveys to answerour three objectives. In doing so, we believe this research and application example can contributeto the literature by understanding an implemented

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A Gatz, Stony Brook University ; Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

or engineering. The primary reason for choice ofmajor reported by 78% of first year female students (n = 39) engaged in the WISE program wasthat they were good at math or science. The second most reported reason at 70% (n = 35) wasthat they wanted to be able to get a well-paying job after graduation. Third, 54% (n = 27)reported that they liked to solve problems, and 44% (n = 22) reported that they were attracted bychallenge of a difficult curriculum. The fifth most reported reason for majoring in science orengineering at 42% (n = 21) was to use science or engineering to address social problems.Goals for participating in the WISE mentoring program. Students were asked to rank choicesindicating their reasons for voluntarily participating in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

opportunities for research, in-class projects, creative and analytical thought, and real world problem solving. That said, I never felt nearly as comfortable in the Math department as I did in Engineering. “  “Don't discount the positive effect of the TA problem sessions (both attending and becoming a TA later in school).”  “Having everyone from the secretary to the janitor encouraging you makes more of a difference than you might think.”  “I can't say enough good things about the flexible, interdisciplinary focus and the unique worldview it provides students, and I would guess that this strength is a key reason the student body is so diverse.”  “Hands-on projects, machine shop, and team

Conference Session

Scaling class size and technology – New Engineering Educators Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, San Jose State University; John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Failure rates in engineering –does it have to do with class size?ABSTRACTNot everyone is meant to be an engineer, but more could be. The failure rate for engineeringstudents is unparalleled at San Jose State University. A staggering 40% of students inengineering do not make it through the first year and of those who make it, 30% would fail inmany of its fundamental courses. Engineering is not, nor should it be, an easy program.Traditionally, many researchers have argued that the primary reason why students fail in thesecourses is a lack of preparedness for the high level of academic rigors in engineering. While theaverage college course requires 2 hours of outside study for every one

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yaxin Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Council (SSRC). From 2004-2007, Professor Sudarshan served on the faculty of the School of Architecture and ENSAV- Versailles Study Abroad Program in France. He has been a recipient of the ”Excellence in Teaching Award” and has been consistently listed on the ”UIUC List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent/Outstanding by their Students” for architecture and civil engineering courses.Ms. Yaxin Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Ms. Yaxin Li is currently a Ph.D. student (Building Structures) in the School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Her Ph.D. research focuses on the geometric and structural design of deployable structures. She obtained her M.Arch degree from UIUC and B.Arch

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linköping University, Sweden

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

communication and other workplace skills as described in [18]. Writing togetherwith other students as well as to read and discuss others students’ texts are also considered tocontribute to strengthen writing ability. Only 3% see a strict peer-to-peer-review as way toimprove writing skills. Based on the teacher-student discussions and the discussions amongteachers, the author expected the students to be more positive to the cooperation within andbetween student groups. The reason for this will be investigated further.When the students’ responses are linked to the theories initially presented, concordance appears.Although the survey is limited, certain things are highlighted. It is valid for, among other things,the students’ awareness of need for this