Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #25241Exploring Parents’ Knowledge and Awareness of Engineering through Mid-dle School Students’ Summer CampsEmel Cevik, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri III

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University; Emily Schott, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

certain degree programs, an issueespecially important for ET students due to the “loose coupling” of degree and employment [17].Where retention of students is concerned, peer mentoring has been shown to increase retentionand self-esteem among students [18]. Among first-generation college students, campus mentorscan provide meaningful messages that influence their decisions throughout their college careersand equipping them with the ability to deal with academic challenges [19]. Therefore, thesupport students receive from both faculty and peers can affect decisions to remain in theirmajor, their confidence, and their decision to remain in college. By asking graduates about thesupport they received through their college education, areas for

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University; Emily Schott

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

members impact student success [21]. Further, studentretention in their major is impacted by the quality of academic advising received [22]. Thedisconnect between degree and employment for ET students perceive a lower career availabilityfor these students, causing them to switch majors, a suggestion backed up by a study showingthat career availability is closely linked to student retention [23].Peer mentoring has been shown to increase both retention and self-esteem among collegestudents [24]. Campus mentors provide students with helpful information that can equip studentswith skills to deal with academic challenges and can help students make decisions, as shown in astudy of first-generation college students [25]. Thus, in general, the support

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Panteha Alipour, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #26059Development of Curriculum in Technology-related Supply Chain Manage-ment ProgramsMs. Panteha Alipour, Purdue University Panteha Alipour is a PhD student at Purdue University. Her background is in industrial engineering with a focus on supply network analysis. Her research interests are optimization, network analysis, data analysis and predictive modelling.Dr. Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Kathy Newton is an Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Faculty Success for the Purdue Poly- technic Institute at Purdue University. She is a Professor of Supply Chain Management Technology in the