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Environmental Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jenny Patricia Quintana-Cifuentes, Purdue University; Paul Asunda, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
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Environmental Engineering
initiatives, such as Agenda 21, had indicated the critical role of education in the process of reaching a sustainable future, in an effort for making education an active participant towards sustainable development. This study aimed to identify key sustainability components integrated into STEM in 8th-grade curricula, we explored sustainability activities and projects aligned with the Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) and Standards for Technological Literacy (STL). The research question for this study focused on exploring the key components for the integration of sustainability education into Science, Mathematics, Technology, and Engineering Education in middle schools. We analyzed 73 peer-reviewed articles from 2013 to 2018
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Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University
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Civil Engineering
science courses that predominate the early years of the curriculum),students may feel that creativity is not valued in engineering. Redesigning some assignments inevery civil engineering course to allow students some degree of freedom and choice in theirapproach could counter this prevailing trend. The VALUE rubric for creativity and innovation [28]brings this idea to mind. Curricula with a design spine or extensive integration of open-endedproblem-based learning likely already fulfill this aim. Programs choosing to pursue this approachare encouraged to include faculty development in their process; [52] describes this for an IndustrialTechnologies degree program in Madrid.As a final example of teaching creativity and innovation, the Franklin W
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Doyle, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Arnold Neville Pears, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Niall Seery, Athlone Institute of Technology
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
specificdeclarative knowledge. The foregrounding of an understanding of engineering as technologicalactivity, founded on (but not limited to) well-established discipline specific knowledge is framedas an ‘ontology-based curriculum’.We conclude the paper with a discussion of some of the prevailing challenges to operationalisingthis conception of engineering education for society.IntroductionOver several decades, there has been an increasing recognition of the difficulties facingengineering education in terms of meeting the needs of a rapidly evolving society. In its broadestsense, this discussion centres on a disparity between society’s need for effective modernengineers, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students develop in their engineeringeducation
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edward H. Currie, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University
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Mechanical Engineering
design of mechanisms was mechanical, but in the present mechatronicage, the design is multidisciplinary, i.e., mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic,and pneumatic. Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of physical systems, electronics,controls, and computers through the design process, and is the best practice for synthesis byengineers driven by the needs of industry and human beings. One of the most common mechanisms in the world is the slider crank. Its most commonapplication is the internal combustion engine, but it is also used in an automatic toothbrush. Amechatronic approach to the design and implementation of any mechanism has been developedand is applied in a case study to the slider crank. The approach
Conference Session
Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
laboratory for each individualcourse is designed to reinforce basic concepts but have no larger purpose in the curriculum suchas logically connecting to the laboratory work completed in earlier or in future courses; thelaboratory exercises are completed by the students in different laboratory courses withoutrealizing that the concepts learned are all contributing to the development of truly integratedsystems, as the ones used in industry. In the integrated laboratory settings the students aredeveloping deeper understanding of the engineering subjects, the interconnections betweenvarious electrical engineering topics or areas, giving them an overall understanding of a systemfunctionalities, features and characteristics. Our development aims to
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Christopher Stewart Rose, James Madison University; Elizabeth Marie Tafoya; Prabaharan Graceraj Ponnusamy, University of Georgia; Tyler Jeffrey Wahl, James Madison University; Jessica Besnier, James Madison University ; Jordan Claire Capelle, James Madison University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
. 19(4): p. 181-192.7. Nagel, J.K., et al., Enhancing the Pedagogy of Bio-inspired Design in an Engineering Curriculum, in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 2016: New Orleans, Louisiana.8. Nagel, J.K.S., et al., Teaching Bio-inspired Design Using C-K Theory. Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobio-materials, 2016. 6(2): p. 77-86.9. Fink, L.D., Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. 2003, San Francisco, CA.: Jossey-Bass.10. Nagel, J.K., et al., Preliminary findings from a comparative study of two bio-inspired design methods in a second-year engineering curriculum, in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Expo. 2019: Tampa, FL, USA.11. Pidaparti
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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Decision-Making
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Luis Fernando Cruz; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Joel Howell, University of South Florida
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Engineering Ethics
that The pedagogical intentionality should be oriented togoes beyond an isolated process of intellectual, develop ethical behaviors in the student during theemotional or motor skill functions. It is the whole process of formation as an engineer and notexpression of a whole, that is changing and open to to dictate isolated or elective courses of ethics tomultiple possibilities. The challenge of education is complement the engineering curriculum. Theto carry out pedagogical strategies that really traditional teaching of theoretical courses in ethicsmodulate the bio-psycho-social complexity of the characterized by the teaching of the history of ethics,student in order to facilitate his/her
Conference Session
NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University; Stephanie M. Gillespie, Arizona State University; Nicolle Sanchez, Arizona State University
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New Engineering Educators
Paper ID #27138Adding the Extra 5 Percent: Undergraduate TA’s Creating Value in the Class-roomMrs. Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University Ali Baumann received her master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wyoming before working as senior systems engineer at General Dynamics C4 Systems. She is now part of the freshman engineering education team in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State Uni- versity. Currently, she focuses on enhancing the curriculum for the freshman engineering program to incorporate industry standards into hands-on design projects. She is an instructor for the
Conference Session
Online Programs and Program Assessment
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Bahar Zoghi, State University of New York, Farmingdale
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Diversity
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Graduate Studies
University of New York, Farmingdale c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Introducing a New Graduate Degree in Technology Management: Program Overview and Assessment PlanAbstractOffering a new graduate degree requires curriculum development, course scheduling anddeveloping an assessment plan. A proper assessment plan ensures program success andcontinuous improvement. This paper provides the initial assessment plan for a new master’sdegree. The timeline of the proposed assessment activities is shared and the initialimplementation of the assessment plan for the Spring 2019 semester is discussed. Datacollection techniques and assessment benchmarks for the course level and program
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Megan Tomko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Oumaima Atraoui, James Madison University; Caroline Clay, James Madison University; Zachary Harris De Bey, James Madison University; Johannah Daschil, James Madison University ; Bethany Popelish, James Madison University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
engineeringprograms.The existence of makerspaces in the engineering department is predicated on the understanding that usageof those spaces encourages the development of creativity and innovation in engineering students. The useof these spaces has been carefully integrated into the curriculum in order to achieve the stated goal ofequipping students with skills needed to navigate an evolving world of engineering. The design-heavycurriculum extends far beyond technical skills to include a variety of skills that are necessary for design.These skills include stakeholder identification, communicating with clients, and team formation.Early findings suggest a reluctance on the part of students to embrace non-technical skills needed for design.Students have regarded
Conference Session
Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti
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Continuing Professional Development
CyberAmbassadors project(Award #1730137), which seeks to provide training in communications, teamwork, andleadership skills in order to advance multidisciplinary, computationally-intensive research inscience and engineering.The CyberAmbassadors project received 3 years of funding from the National ScienceFoundation to pursue the following objectives:  Objective 1: Develop Curriculum. New training materials will be developed with a focus on professional skills (communications, teamwork, leadership) within the context of large scale, multi-disciplinary, computational research across science and engineering. The curriculum will be developed in consultation with an External Advisory Board of CI Professionals and domain experts
Conference Session
Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
engineeringdesign process. For example, Wendell, Wright, and Paugh [4] describe the reflective decision-making practices observed in 2nd through 5th grade classrooms as students completed designactivities within the Engineering is Elementary curricula. Previous research on the middleschool curriculum described in this paper [5] utilizes longitudinal interview data to documentprogressions in how individual students describe their work with the stages of the engineeringdesign process over the course of several exposures to the curriculum.Researchers have also investigated how integrated STEM curricula promote the transfer ofknowledge from one STEM subject or context to another, ultimately enhancing student learning[6], [7], [8]. Because STEM integration
Conference Session
Engineers and Communities: Critical Reflections of Challenges, Opportunities, and Practices of Engaging Each Other
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Callie J. Miller, James Madison University; Jason Forsyth, James Madison University; Shraddha Joshi, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University
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Diversity
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Community Engagement Division
foundational experience for all of our engineering students that setsthe tone, expectations, and trajectory for their future engineering work.References[1] J. Nagel, R. Nagel, E. Pappas, and O. Pierrakos, "Integration of a Client-based Design Project into the Sophomore Year," presented at the ASME IDETC/CIE 2012, Chicago, 2012.[2] R. Nagel, O. Pierrakos, J. Nagel, and E. Pappas, "On a Client-Centered, Sophomore Design Course Sequence," presented at the 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Expo, San Antonio, TX, 2012.[3] R. L. Nagel, K. Gipson, and A. Ogundipe, "Integrating Sustainable Design and Systems Thinking throughout an Engineering Curriculum," in Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development, K. D. Thomas
Conference Session
ECE Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Phillip Wong, Portland State University; Robert Bass, Portland State University
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Electrical and Computer
, Introductionto Project Development, with two additional goals in mind: 1. Teach students design and project development well before they encounter them in their Capstone projects. 2. Provide an environment for experiential learning where integration of various strands of electrical and computer engineering disciplines can happen.Similarly to the first goal, some programs offer so-called “cornerstone” courses [3], but themajority of these seem to be freshman courses aiming to provide motivation for potentialengineering students while providing somewhat authentic experiences. These freshman students,however, will typically not have enough technical background to accomplish the second goal. Inour curriculum, students enrolled in ECE 211/212
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #24781Board 99: Learning through Discovery: Empowering Lower Division Under-graduates to Engage in Cross-Disciplinary ResearchDr. Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton Dr. Nina Robson is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at California State University at Fullerton.Dr. Cynthia Gautreau, California State University Fullerton Dr. Gautreau is a veteran educator with 25 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as the Director of the MS in Instructional Design and Technology Program at CSU Fullerton.Dr. Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
used towards this effort.The common curriculum approaches include offering business-oriented courses and/or offering aminor in entrepreneurship. However, the engineering programs at our university are already verypacked and there are limited elective credits available for courses in entrepreneurship.Furthermore, being a small private university, it is also a challenge to find faculty members withrequisite expertise in entrepreneurship. To overcome these constraints, we employ an innovativecurricular model that is based on integrating short e-learning modules into existing engineeringcourses. Content experts around the country were invited to develop these modules. As a result,the curricular approach we have adopted involves the following
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Nidhal Carla Bouaynaya, Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
big data analytics that was developed and introduced intoFreshman Engineering Clinic, which is an introductory course for students in all engineeringdisciplines at Rowan University. Learning objectives for the Freshman Engineering Clinicinclude developing skills in data collection, analyzing data to draw sound conclusions, andwriting reports, with visual/graphical representation of information recognized as one criticalcomponent of effective technical writing. The NSF has awarded a grant to Rowan University tosupport vertical integration of big data analytics throughout the engineering curriculum. Thispaper focuses on the Freshman Clinic big data project, the intent of which was to introducestudents to big data analytics while also furthering
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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
students to engineering. For example, Busch-Vishniac andJarosz (2004) suggested that integration of team experiences to the curriculum of engineeringthat traditionally had been left to senior year, in earlier years would improve the reputation ofengineering and help students enjoy the academic experience more. Similarly, Gunasekera andFriedrich (2009) argued that the dominant theory-based and not value-oriented pedagogies inSTEM “alienate those students who learn best in creative, cooperative settings that considervalue and emphasize design and synthesis” (p. 162).Intentional instruction about teamwork, particularly when it emphasizes diverse teams andinclusive work practices, offers students professional skills they need to be successful, while
Conference Session
ERM Technical Session 5: Assessment
Collection
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
research concerning the effects of flexible learning spaces and formative assessment techniques.Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Associate Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for Engineering Education Research Programs at University of Michigan (U-M). Dr. Finelli is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, a Deputy Editor of the Journal for Engineering Education, an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE. She founded the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at U-M in
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Computational Thinking in Pre-College Engineering
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Youngkyun Baek, Boise State University; Bhaskar Chittoori P.E., Boise State University; William H. Stewart, Boise State University
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Pre-College Engineering Education
Paper ID #25504Elementary Students’ Computational Thinking Practice in A Bridge Designand Building Challenge (Fundamental)Dr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an associate professor at Boise State University. Her research lies at the intersection of STEM education and technology-supported learning. Her current research focuses on integrating compu- tational thinking in STEM learning, instructional strategies and online course design, and strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts.Dr. Youngkyun Baek, Boise State University Dr. Baek has been a professor of educational
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maggie Swartz, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Jacquelene D. Walter, Colorado School of Mines; Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines
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Diversity
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
engineering 1curricula could greatly benefit from sociotechnical integration in undergraduate engineeringeducation to encourage the development of sociotechnical thinking and habits of mind [4].Sociotechnical thinking is defined as, “…the interplay between relevant social and technicalfactors in the problem to be solved” [4]. Within the term sociotechnical, the first part, social, isused as an umbrella term that covers multiple broad social dimensions of engineering problemsolving, including but not limited to economic, environmental, ethical, and health and safety-related dimensions. Since the meanings of these latter terms can sometimes involve both
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ERM Technical Session 22: Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Julián Iñaki Goñi, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Educational Research and Methods
should be directed to the challenges and sensemaking ofengineering. In the same line as Lattuca, Knight, Ro & Novoselich (2017), we believe there is aneed to showcase concrete educational experiences in the study of engineering education.Following a Vygotskian (1931) argumentation, there is a need to understand which is theeducational scaffolding needed for learning to take place. Throughout this case study, we willexpose some insights on how an Anthro-Design course promotes epistemic change in the contextof engineering design education.Case Study: The Anthro-Design CourseAnthro-Design is a third year minimum course corresponding to the Major in EngineeringDesign and Innovation. This major is part of the undergraduate curriculum at the
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Bruce D. Oestreich, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering economics, and assessment of student learning.Dr. Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learn- ing techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on student perception of the classroom environment, motivation and learning outcomes. She obtained her certifica- tion as a Training and
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Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University
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Engineering Leadership Development
students that also integratedfacilitator training into the process. Patterson is now well-known as an author of “CrucialConversations” [13], but in the 1980s he was developing a company that used videos to providetraining during facilitated seminars on interpersonal skills. These videos and training materialswere adapted for the Association’s engineering student audience and donated for use in theEngineering Futures program.The initial EF curriculum covered four areas: People Skills, which focuses on communicatinginterpersonal problems; Team Chartering, which covers team dynamics and skills; GroupProcess, which offers tools for managing meetings effectively; and Analytical Problem Solving,which explores brainstorming and list reduction techniques
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First-Year Program Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University
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First-Year Programs
difficulty.One tool for promoting first-to-second year undergraduate student retention is the use of a first-year seminar [5]. Most first-year seminars take place in small, discussion based settings and theyconsist of curricular and co-curricular topics that are designed to help students integrate bothacademically and socially into college life [6]. Due to the high number of credit hours requiredfor students in the GVSU School of Engineering, the first year curriculum is being reviewed toidentify how to include a mandatory first year seminar in the program plans. Rather than waitingfor the planning and approving of a fist year seminar, the learning skills modules wereimplemented in an Introduction to Engineering course during the Fall 2018 semester.The
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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Assessment
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Justin L Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Grant A Fore, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon H Sorge, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; M A Coleman, Indiana U Purdue U Indianapolis; Mary F. Price; Thomas William Hahn, IUPUI
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Engineering Ethics
interventions have proven effective atachieving myriad ethics-related learning goals [3-6]. However, as a cursory review of thesearticles will reveal, the specific learning objectives and associated strategies for integrating ethicsinto the engineering curriculum vary widely. As a result, there is not a single proven recipe forsuccess in promoting engineering students’ ethical formation, nor is there an agreed upon end.In 2001, Haws [7] identified six prominent strategies utilized by engineering instructors forachieving ethics-related learning objectives. These included (1) professional codes of ethics, (2)humanist readings, (3) theoretical grounding, (4) ethical heuristics, (5) case studies, and (6)service learning. More recently, Hess and Fore [8
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George J. Delagrammatikas, Cooper Union; Estuardo Rodas, Cooper Union
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education
scaled prototype rear wing with an integrated lateral thrust mechanism, thereby allowing for more nimble turning. 3. Brake Dynamometer:​ to initiate the design of a brake testing machine in the laboratory to perform energy dissipation and thermal examinations of different brake pad, caliper, and rotor material combinations to inform system selection 4. Carbon Fiber A-Arms:​ a continued investigation to improve the design and refine the manufacturing process of suspension members that would replace the steel designs that have been used since the beginning of the team’s history 5. Impact Attenuator:​ to improve a dynamic test rig, refine an experimental method, and create a series of geometric shapes that
Conference Session
STEM Issues
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr., Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, University of Florida; Elizabeth Deuermeyer, Texas A & M University; Alexander Nicholas Berman, Texas A&M University
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Diversity
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Engineering Technology
series of team-based design projectsStudents will develop key engineering skills on topics including electrical, mechanical, andsoftware design (Figure 4). In addition, students will practice written and oral communication,teamwork, and management of long-term team-based projects. The course integrates kitsdeveloped at Tier 1 University to transform a standard classroom into a fully-functionalMakerspace. Students acquire the following skills: 1)The students demonstrate professionalstandards/employability skills as required by business and industry. 2) Students will be given anhigh-level introduction to electronics (Ohm’s law, bread boarding, resistors). 3) Students willdevelop an understanding of workshop safety protocols (working with
Conference Session
First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University
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First-Year Programs
. Elizabeth Stephan is the Director of Academics for the General Engineering Program at Clemson University. She holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron. Since 2002, she has taught, developed, and and now coordinates the first-year curriculum. As the lead author of the ”Thinking Like an Engineer” textbook, currently in its 4th edition, she has been the primary author team–member in charge of the development of the MyEngineeringLab system. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Promoting Metacognitive Awareness in a First-Year Learning Strategies Course for Cohorted General Engineering Students First Year
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rafal Jonczyk, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, USA; Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland; Janet van Hell, Pennsylvania State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
integration [14], and higher N400 amplitudes signify that participants have aharder time integrating the critical word into the sentence context. Our findings indicate that, forboth engineering and non-engineering students, lexical-semantic integration of the critical wordin metaphorical sentences is cognitively more effortful than in literal sentences, but easier than insemantically anomalous sentences. Critically, while we did not find differences in how engineers and nonengineersprocessed sentences referring to engineering and nonengineering, we observed an inter–groupdifference in the general pattern of responses to the sentences. Specifically, engineersdemonstrated decreased N400 amplitudes to novel metaphorical sentences and literal