Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Heidi Reuter

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

organizations thatpromote integration of art and science are Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI),International Society of the Arts, Mathematics, and Architecture (ISAMA) and InternationalSociety for the Arts, Sciences, and Technology (ISAST). In academia, educators are alwaysexperimenting new methods to increase students engagement in the course materials. One sucheffort in fluid mechanics is a course on the physics and art of flow visualization, by Dr. JeanHertzberg (at the University of Colorado, Boulder) [1-3]. The course is offered since 2003 as atechnical elective to the engineering students and as studio credit to the fine arts students and hasshown to be very effective. Gary Settles (at Pennsylvania State University) is a

Conference Session

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

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Thomas A. Lenox Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

through March2018, the ultimate goal of the initiative was to change state licensure laws, such that a master’sdegree or equivalent would become the academic prerequisite for licensure as a professionalengineer in the U.S. [1]During this period, the RTB initiative made substantial progress, as reflected in the followingaccomplishments: • In 2004, ASCE published the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CE-BOK)—a landmark document that, for the first time ever, articulated the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level [2]. • In 2008 [3] and 2019 [4], ASCE published CE-BOK updates that improved the document’s usability and addressed changes in

Conference Session

PCEE Resource Exchange

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colin Dixon, Concord Consortium; Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consoritum; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium

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Pre-College Engineering Education

. Figure 1: Assembled Card-board microcontroller, front (left) and back (right). Actual size 2x3 in. Figure 2: Circuit schematic (actual size) for printing on laser cutter or standard printer Grade Task Estimated Time Level Middle ● Assemble, solder, and test 3 hours or 3 class periods school microcontrollers using ● Cut and strip wires and assemble circuit boards (2 potentiometers hours) ● Solder (1 hour, depending on prior experience) High ● Fabricate, assemble, solder, and 4 hours school program a microcontroller with ● Cut and strip wires and

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, 2019 The CEBOK3 and ABET Accreditation Criteria: A Gap AnalysisIntroductionUndergraduate civil engineering curricula must satisfy a variety of constraints, notably anyinstitutional requirements and, to be accredited by ABET [1], the minimum requirements definedin the ABET General Criterion 3: Student Outcomes (see Appendix A), General Criterion 5:Curriculum (see Appendix B), and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly NamedEngineering Programs (also referred to as the civil engineering program criteria, or CEPC, seeAppendix C). The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) serves as the lead societyresponsible for content of the CEPC. ASCE also maintains and publishes the Civil

Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Harpenau; Evelyn Ann Kaelin; Meg Piechocki; Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

market.OverviewBefore unemployment rates were at historic lows, organizations were at a loss for employees,specifically qualified employees. In reviewing the unemployed, the question arises is there ashortage of jobs or a shortage of qualified workers? The qualities or attributes that employerslook at in job applicants is not a one size fits all nor is it a strict hard skills environment. Whilehard skills are quantifiable, soft skills are more subjective but according to a survey conductedby CareerBuilder in 2015, 77% of over 2,000 respondents claimed that soft skills were just asimportant as hard skills while 16% said that soft skills were actually more important than hardskills [1]. What does that mean for the workforce in terms of being qualified for

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Fred Higgs III, Rice University; Kaz Karwowski, Rice University; David Allen Van Kleeck, Rice University ; Thomas Edward Phalen Jr., Rice University; Gayle Moran; Cesare Wright, Rice University; James Philip Hennessy, Rice University

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Engineering Leadership Development

The Challenges of Developing Engineering Management and Leadership Curriculum for Students Planning RIPE Careers. David VanKleeck, Kazimir Karwowski, Tom Phalen, Gayle Moran, Cesare Wright, Jim Hennessey, *C. Fred Higgs III1,2 Rice University Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, 2Bioengineering Department Proposed ASEE LEAD Track: Work in progressIncreasingly, engineering leadership and programs are seeing broad ranges of students interestedin pursuing grand challenge and blue-sky type opportunities to ‘change the world

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning and Skills

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Jan Stegemann, University of Michigan

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Biomedical Engineering

Acquisition, and Influence on Career PathIntroductionBiomedical engineering (BME) students aspiring to careers in healthcare and medical productdevelopment are better prepared when they possess a solid understanding of the clinical setting.However, industry-bound BME students have few opportunities to acquire an understanding ofhow clinical units operate or the challenges within that environment, nor meaningful interactionswith health care providers in the space. Without this realism, BME students are unable toaccurately define user needs in medical device development, something the FDA is increasinglyemphasizing to improve safety and efficacy [1]. On the other hand, BME students interested inmedicine rarely receive shadowing experiences at the

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Flaherty, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

endless equations and an apparent jumble of theory andpractical application. Wankat and Oreovicz2 are one of many that state “classroomdemonstrations during lecture can provide a concrete learning experience and the chance fordiscovery.”Vander Schaaf and Klosky1 identified four primary reasons to integrate models and demos intoclassroom instruction, which are as follows: “1. Push students toward an active mode of learning; 2. Excite interest in the topic; 3. Link theory to the student’s natural knowledge; and 4. Engage global learners fully.”Using this crane rigging demonstration is one more way to positively engage with your studentsin the classroom.BackgroundThe crane rigging demo study included 60 students from two

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Melissa Geist, Tennessee Technological University; Yunbo Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Tech University

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Manufacturing

through conventionalmanufacturing methods [1]. Large companies such as General Electric, Boeing, Caterpillar, JohnDeere, Adidas, BMW, Porsche, and all the armed forces, are spending millions, and even,billions of dollars on AM. According to a recent study, the true global impact of AM will besimilar to that of the Internet, once AM becomes more accessible to everyone [2].The medical field is one of the fastest growing application areas of AM and the technology isalready in use in the production of equipment, tools, and accessories [3]. Either as a better way tomanufacture or enabling patient-specific devices, AM has distinct advantages in medicine. Theuse of AM in healthcare applications has attracted considerable interests over the past decade

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 5: Assessment

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Jessica E. S. Swenson, University of Michigan; Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

statement: 1) a number of definition, 2) mathematical reasoning or process, andscientific or engineering reasoning related to either 3) a specific example being discussed in classor 4) the course content outside of a specific example. We conclude the paper by presenting anexample of how coded question-initiated dialogue can be analyzed to investigate the type ofcontent being discussed by the instructor and the students. Analyzing two different engineeringscience courses, we find that one course featured more students and instructor questionsaddressing science and engineering reasoning, which maps to our expectations of the coursebased on our observations of them.IntroductionResponsive teaching is a particular form of formative assessment that

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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First-Year Programs

Maine.introductionEngineers have a vital role in modern society. They are the developers and innovators of theproducts, services, and overall environment in which we live. As consumers, we seekimproved and reliable services. We want innovative, environmentally neutral, andsustainable products. We expect a reliable and safe infrastructure to continue our dailyliving standard. Engineers are needed to keep us at the living standard that we enjoy andexpect.As we enter into the 21st Century, the demand for more engineers in the United States isincreasing. According to projections from the U.S. Department of Labor, “engineeringoccupations will add 178,300 jobs in the 2008-2018 period at a growth of 10.3% [1].”The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the number

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Wei, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering inuniversities has entered the implementation stage.Purpose/Hypothesis This study in-depth interviews with 15 typical "New Engineering"universities, aiming to extract the implementation path of "new engineering" in China, andprovide a useful reference for the development of "new engineering ." Specifically, theresearch questions in this study are: (1) What are the core paths of China's new engineeringconstruction? (2) What is the selection model of the "new engineering" construction path fordifferent types of colleges and universities?Design/Method Firstly, based on the previous literature, the theoretical model of "newengineering" construction was constructed. Then, through semi-structured interview method,the first-hand data of new

Conference Session

Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward R. Scheinerman, Johns Hopkins University

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Graduate Studies

half a century meant that we were able to startwith a blank slate in our quest to reinvent the DEng. We could creatively consider those aspectsof the traditional PhD education we wished to preserve, and identify those that we wanted tojettison.We began with what we consider the heart of doctoral education: mentored, original research.That, we knew we must keep. Then we asked ourselves: What can we change? What are ourconstraints?Item 1, Residency1. We understood that we cannot expect our students to reside near campus.They could be anywhere in the world. If they are nonresident, will they have access to thefacilities they need to do their work?Item 2, Time Commitment. A master’s degree can be tackled in the evenings and on weekends.The

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Maria Diakoumi MEng, Ph.D, FHEA, CEng MCIHT, University of Brighton; Hamidullah Waizy

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International

SETindependently instead of being reliant on external assistance. 1. IntroductionThe advancements in science, engineering and technologies during the last few centurieshave enormously promoted the development of the education in many parts of the world.Such educational development has consequently improved the quality of life and broughtprosperity to these areas. However, not every part of the world benefited from sucheducational development, especially areas which have been affected by wars and instabilitieswhere the standard of life has not improved.Afghanistan is one of those unfortunate countries, which has been affected by continuouswars for nearly four decades. This study has been aimed at investigating the development ofthe higher education

Conference Session

Technical Session 10: Simulation and Modeling

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Computers in Education

project.After students became comfortable with using some of the analysis tools, listed in Figure 1 andshown in Figure 2, they were challenged to develop their own modelling tool for use in asupersonic nozzle design project. A survey of student perspectives on the various modellingtools developed by the students was used as an evaluation tool to help determine the mosteffective platforms for future projects and to expose students to a variety of analysis tools.Figure 1: Web Site with sample programs for evaluating thermodynamic systems of equationsFigure 2: Samples of web page platform for thermodynamic systems (supersonic nozzle and ICengine)Project AssignmentFor many years, in an advanced undergraduate thermodynamics course, students have been

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University

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Mechanics

EngineeringAbstractEngineering students are often given quantitative problems as homework. Problem solvingprovides students opportunities to retrieve knowledge, apply and adjust conceptualunderstanding, and build analytical skills. Because increased motivation has been shown toproduce better learning outcomes [1] - [3], it makes sense to tailor problems to motivate students.Intuitively, adding contextual elements, such as background information, narrative, images, andlocal references, to problems may be one way of motivating students, but investigation in thisarea has been limited [8] - [10]. Therefore, this study surveyed students to gauge theirperceptions of fundamentally identical problems presented either with or without significantcontextual elements. The primary

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, Utah State University; V. Dean Adams, Utah State University

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

determine which studentsare more likely to persist in engineering or leave the engineering degree program.IntroductionIn the nation, the engineering retention rate is consistently reported to be below the nationalaverage for higher education retention at around 50 percent [1] - [6]. This low retention numberis placing a growing demand on the higher education system to keep and produce more engineers[7] - [9]. There are numerous reasons students leave engineering that range from student issues toinstitutional issues, but one of the leading causes has been attributed to the coursework thatengineering students are required to take early on in their program [3], [10] - [12]. These earlycourses include a series of math courses typically made up of 2 or

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

and challenge exclusionary thoughts andpractices” (p. 46). In their study on the effects of problem-oriented educational strategies onincreasing the student diversity among community college students, Noravian and Irvine (2014)found that moving from well-structured to ill-structured problem solving is beneficial to studentsand suggested the restructure of engineering education “so that students experience early in theirtraining what engineers do” (p. 294). As stated by King (2011), the low number of people ofcolor and women in engineering can be attributed to the highly quantitative focus and “the lackof evidence of social impact of engineering in the early engineering curriculum” (p. 1).In another effort, Knight et al. (2012) argued for the

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Louis Miller, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Michael Rigney, United States Military Academy; Daniel Arnold, Unites States Military Academy at West Point; David M. Flaherty, United States Military Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

such ashift can be problematic. Instructor assessment of student learning and student feedback throughend-of-course evaluations will be presented in this paper, as well as recommendations for futureinstructors wishing to apply similar changes.IntroductionMost universities offer courses that fall into one of the three following formats: first, a coursethat meets 3-times a week for 50-55 minutes (MWF); second, a course that meets twice a weekfor 75-80 minutes (TR); or lastly a course that meets once a week. The United States MilitaryAcademy does not offer courses that directly fall into these common formats, but rather into twocategories: a 40 lesson course with 55 minute duration lectures that occur on “Day 1” or a 30lesson course with 75

Conference Session

Technology and Manufacturing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University/ Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Caroline Vaningen-Dunn, Science Foundation Arizona Center for STEM at Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

techniciansprograms [1]–[3].In its five-year history, KS has also provided technical assistance for developing and submittingproposals to NSF but has engaged 2-year HSIs exclusively. Prior to proposal development, KSfacilitates a STEM self-assessment and strengths/gap heatmap discussion with a cross-departmental STEM team at each participating college [4] [5]. KS then facilitates the 2-year HSISTEM team in developing a STEM plan and prioritized research concepts that align with theCollege Strategy, leverage STEM strengths, and address STEM gaps. This approach by KS hasgenerated a portfolio of potential research funding opportunities for STEM improvements at each2-year HSI prior to proposal development.The approach for the HSI ATE Hub is a 2-step intervention

Conference Session

Curriculum and Assessment II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhengze Lyu, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Yixue Zhuang, Zhejiang University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

, using structured casestudy method, the study selects and analyses four typical cases conducted within Chinesecomputing education system, and subsequently extracts two paths named integrated path, andspecialized path for sustainable development of computing education. Differentcharacteristics of computing education models have been outlined and summarized as fourtypical paths which are underlying computing education. The concept of computingeducation is consequently refined and suggestions are put forward for various hierarchies likegovernment, university, and industry, to effectively improve the quality of talent cultivation incomputing education in China.1 IntroductionThe development of technology and society sparked reform and transformation

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Thomas A. Lenox Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J. O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

proponentsof this initiative. Much has been learned from the experiences of the past – and these hard-learned experiences should guide the preparation of future editions of the CEBOK. A relevantquotation (from Adlai E. Stevenson) comes to mind: “We can chart our future clearly and wiselyonly when we know the path which has led to the present.”As the CEBOK has evolved, numerous papers have been published discussing various aspects ofits three different editions. A new paper titled “The Role of the Civil Engineering Body ofKnowledge in ASCE’s Raise the Bar Effort” is also being published and presented at the 2019ASEE Annual Conference [1].Planting the Seeds (1995-2001)Although the origins of maintaining a current and relevant engineering education

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

billion smartphones in the world [1].OZCAN [2] provides a high-level overview of mobile phones for imaging/microscopy, sensing,medical diagnostics and general measurement science, enabled by the pervasiveness, low cost,connectivity, and increasing performance of mobile phones with CCD cameras and otheraccessories. A few trends noted by OZCAN [2] are analogous to Moore’s Law inmicroelectronics: 1. The yearly increase in pixel count of mobile phone images is exponential, 2.computer processing power of mobile phones is also increasing exponentially, approaching thatof PCs, 3. Mobile phone network speed is increasing and closed to the average speed of internetcommunication rates (bps), and 4. The cost of data transmission ($/Mbit) via mobile

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tejita Rajbhandari, Gannon University; Mark Blair, Gannon University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. The modern hacker community grew from the playful and clever,sometimes irreverent, pranksters of “the Old MIT” going back to the ’60s and ’70s. For theseyoung pioneers the information world was their playground, a place which was unnoticed bymost, feared by those who took note, and misunderstood by nearly all. In 1984, US Congresspassed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act because a Mathew Broderick film scared them - WarGames [1] [2] [3] [4]. As industry and regulation began to encroach on their playground, thehacker community began to push back.Richard Stallman stated that, “A hacker is someone who enjoys playful cleverness, notnecessarily with computers. The programmers in the old MIT free software community of the’60s and ’70s referred to

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David O. Johnson, University of Kansas; Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Christopher Patrick Melgares, University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Melgares, University of Kansas Graduate student at the University of Kansas c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Impact of Course Transformation on Student Learning and Success in Fundamental Electrical Engineering/Computer Science CoursesIntroductionStudies repeatedly show improvements in learning, achievement, and success for students afterimplementation of active learning and student-centered teaching practices. Active learningimproves retention of content, achievement level, and success in courses [1, 2]. Research onflipped classrooms in engineering education has shown positive effects including increasedretention, better performance on learning

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 2: The Study of Identity in Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech; Ashish Agrawal, University of Cape Town; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech; Kevin Krost, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

a comparative understanding of howcurricular knowledge differences arise due to disciplinary differences, which eventually lead todifferences in students’ development of identity in each discipline. Using these three disciplineswill allow us to examine how the process of student engagement with knowledge in puredisciplines (Chemistry and Biochemistry) differs from that in an applied one (ChemicalEngineering). From our preliminary analysis of the first-year data, we show how students’ choicewhat to study relates to their emerging identity.IntroductionGee [1] notes there are four different ways to view identity: nature identity, institution identity,discourse identity, affinity identity. First, nature identity is developed from the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Galaleldin, University of Ottawa; Hanan Anis, University of Ottawa

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

new trend that hasthe potential to shift the future of education [1] through (1) digital, physical and logic tools, (2)community infrastructure and (3) the maker mindset, which is characterized as curious, playful,optimistic, persistent, resourceful and willing to take responsibility, take risks and shareinformation [2, p. 5]. These characteristics are similar to the engineering habits of mind [3]:systems thinking, creativity, optimism, collaboration, communication and attention to technicalconsiderations [4, p. 152].The maker movement also has the potential to respond to the calls for increased exposure in K-12 curriculum to sciences, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and hands-on and designexperiences in college level engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie M. Gillespie, Arizona State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jared Joseph Schoepf, Arizona State University; Joshua Loughman, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

previous student team members were analyzed to determine the extent to whichmultidisciplinary composition of the student teams impacted student perceptions of projectsuccess, skills acquired, and overall team environment.To complement the student perspectives, faculty perspectives regarding supportingmultidisciplinary teams in the EPICS program were also collected through a roundtablediscussion. Results of a roundtable and SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats)analysis are included and discussed. This paper reports the results of the student-focused andfaculty-focused analysis of multidisciplinary EPICS teams and plans for further work.1. IntroductionThe Engineering Projects in Community Service Program was started at Purdue University

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Yaxin Huang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chen Bing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Zhinan Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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International

students.IntroductionGlobalization requires future engineers to live up to the challenges from industryupgrading and development [1],[2]. China, as the largest producer of engineeringgraduates in the world, has been encountering many challenges in the field ofengineering education and undergoing a series of engineering education reforms. Oneof the major problems lies in the oversupply of unqualified engineers and theundersupply of high-quality engineers [2]. Considering the challenges facing Chineseengineering education, the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE) initiated the “Planfor Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers” (PETOE) in 2010 [3] and the“Emerging Engineering Education” (EEE) plan in 2017 [4]. Both programs target toproduce a large number of high-quality

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Chell A. Roberts, University of San Diego

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College Industry Partnerships

ready for the workshop, but only a staggering 11% of business leaders feel that graduateshave the competencies and skills necessary to succeed in the workplace [1]. This challenge does notescape engineering programs, and many are developing strategic programs to take on this industryreadiness gap. Some engineering programs have launched industry-sponsored senior capstone programswhile others bring industry influence into the classroom as guests, adjunct faculty or through industry-influenced curriculum or professional socialization [2-5]. Other engineering programs have sought toclose this industry readiness gap with mentorship programs [6-7].Mentorship is a vital component to career advancement. It is stated by the Association for Talent &