Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

responses is being analyzed to determine the most impactfulprogram aspects and to assess the participant’s feelings of belonging and inclusion.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1644119. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.6.0 References[1] O. Brown, M. Morris, R. Hensel, and J. Dygert, “An Integrated Supplemental Program to Enhance theFirst-year Engineering Experience,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, June2018.

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Graduate Student Writing and Communication

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

ideation?Data and SampleData for this study was taken from a larger study from the Healthy Minds Network (HMN):Research on Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health group [6]. From the larger study, datawas collected at each participating school by randomly surveying 4,000 students (or the entirestudent population, whichever was smaller). Students were recruited over email with a cashincentive and asked to reflect on experiences two weeks to 12 months prior at the time of thesurvey. In order for the student responses that were recorded to be reflective of the full studentpopulation at each university, non-response weights were estimated using a logistic multivariableregression from administrative data on gender, race/ethnicity, academic level, and

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Alberto Rojas Pino, Universidad Andres Bello; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello

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Software Engineering Division

achieve an effective collaborativework, self-regulation, and proactivity [11]. Findings on HCI-SE show how reflection tasksimpact on self-regulation (e.g. in [12]); and how a project teaches about iterative and user-centered design [13]. Instruments for data collecting are focused on student feedbackmonitoring, success in the learning perception by students, and how much the students areself-aware of their learning process [14]. Some results show that learners perceive softwaredevelopment activities as useful and relevant elements for their own learning when HCIfoundations are taught through real-world projects [15].3. Innovation ProposalFigure 1 illustrates the key elements of the innovation proposal. As observed, the advancedSE course has been

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Wesley Odom, Purdue University - Department of Engineering Education; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Engineering Ethics

] Kisselburgh, L., Hess, J., Zoltowski, C., Beever, J., and Brightman, A. (2016). Assessing a scaffolded, interactive, and reflective analysis framework for developing ethical reasoning in engineering students. In: American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.[16] Douglas, K. and Purzer, Ş. (2015). Validity: Meaning and Relevancy in Assessment for Engineering Education Research. Journal of Engineering Education, 104(2), pp.108-118.[17] Bollen, K. (2014). Structural Equations with Latent Variables. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.[18] Gignac, G. (2009). Partial Confirmatory Factor Analysis: Described and Illustrated on the NEO–PI–R. Journal of Personality Assessment, 91(1), pp.40

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Kirk St.Amant, Louisiana Tech University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

instructor hadnever taught a course in “Cognition and language,” which was ranked fourth in terms ofusefulness be respondents. While far from definitive, such factors might support the idea that theperceived usefulness of a workshop reflects its connection to the focus of the related REUprogram vs. instructor familiarity with teaching the related topic.Prospects for Future ResearchWhile the ideas noted here are interesting in terms of a pilot study, more work needs to be doneto determine how effective such workshops are within the context of an REU program. 9Similarly, collecting and analyzing more data over longer periods of time is essential

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Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Sean Tavares Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

limited amount of water, meaning it can be used in minimallyequipped instructional spaces. On account of the simple apparatus, parameters such as tubinglength and the elevation of the water reservoir are easily varied. This allows students to carry outsuch valuable exercises as calibrating their analytical models to experimental results on abaseline configuration, and then investigating how well the calibrated model can predict the flowwhen the geometry is modified. The paper includes a description that will allow others to easilyreproduce the apparatus, and also reflections on the utility of the exercise as an educational tool.IntroductionDeveloping an ability to use a combination of analytical and experimental tools to solvetechnical problems

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

juniors andseniors, provided they meet the prerequisite of Microprocessor Design.It should be noted that this paper exclusively addresses the IoT-based enhancements to theEmbedded Systems course, roughly lasting between one and two weeks towards the end of thequarter. In both instances, the IoT projects were designed to be in contrast with the main classproject in that the latter was designed and taught as a gradual development that involvedexperimentation, deliberation, reflection, and a close-to thorough study of its theoreticalunderpinnings from the field of computer architecture. The former, on the hand, were designedto be fast implementations where students would get a taste of quick deployment thatincorporates networking, signal processing

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Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

andbusy professionals targeted by the D.Tech. Beyond just a constructivist approach, the designteam was guided in particular by the valuable insights in the previously cited How PeopleLearn II. We were informed by Chp. 4 Processes that Support Learning which led to ourengaging candidates in collaborative knowledge building (e.g., by cohort construction of afield’s/process’ knowledge base using Wiki technology). We also incorporated self-regulation of learning as required by our mix of synchronous and asynchronous learningactivities. Then, to insure critical reflection, we installed frequent opportunities for self-assessment (of the quality of their information sources and subsequent analyses of theextracted material; of their writing and

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

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horst Brandes, University of Hawaii; Eric L. Flicker, Pennoni Associates Inc.; Kelly Dooley P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

acceptable.The civil engineering body of knowledge was updated in 2008 to reflect changes in theprofession and shortcomings in the first version [6]. The new CE-BOK2 was formulated firmlywithin a Bloom’s taxonomy framework [7], meaning that the expected knowledge (along withskills and attitudes) was prescribed in terms of a number of outcomes and corresponding levelsof achievement specific to civil engineering. Common pathways for fulfillment are also 2outlined, comprising of a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or equivalent, and pre-licensureexperience. The term “or equivalent” is described in CE-BOK2 as “approximately 30 semestercredits of

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peilin Fu, National University

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Engineering Management

period of time [18]. Student-to-student engagementactivities in an online course can include collaborative tools such as discussion boards, groupprojects, wikis, blogs, journals and peer assessments etc.• Threaded DiscussionsThe online threaded discussion provides students an opportunity to participate in virtualconversations at any time and any location. It can help students synthesize knowledge intounderstanding of the weekly course learning objectives. Evidence showed threaded discussionsincreased the amount of time students spent on class objectives comparing to face-to-facediscussion as in an onsite class. And the students appreciated the extra time for reflection oncourse issues [4]. It was also reported that online threaded discussion

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Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Weagle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David B. Ortendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Ahern P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

WayneBishop Jr., Head of Marketing at Omicron Electronics Corp, Wayne remarked “The [energy]industry is constantly impacted by emerging and disruptive technology. How you view thetechnology reflects on your organization’s approach: If it’s emerging, it’s because you’reproactive. If it’s disruptive, it’s because you’re reactive.” While ACE strives to understand andengage with our corporate partners and react to their needs in deep and meaningful ways, theorganization must be proactive in its approach to industry partnership by working from the sameside of the table as our corporate partners in navigating industry challenges on the horizon.ACE seeks out opportunities to better envision and shape the future of the industries with whichwe work. Members

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Mentis, United State Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; April Dawn Miller, United States Military Academy; Enoch A. Nagelli, United States Military Academy

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

. Interest in STEM and Achievement of Course GoalsIn addition to the word frequency analysis, students provided feedback on whether the labsequence increased, decreased, or did not change their interest the field of chemistry and alsotheir interest in pursuing research. While just under half (49%) of the students surveyed reportedan increased interest in the field of chemistry, over 60% reported an increased interest inresearch.In terms of achieving the content goals of the course, the water quality sequence aligned wellwith learning objectives for the course. Table 3 shows the correlation between the lab topics andlearning objectives from select lessons. This alignment was reflected in an 89% agreement fromstudents surveyed that the lab sequence

Conference Session

Curricular Advancements in ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University; Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University; Paul S. Hengesteg, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

developsover time.AcknowledgementThis research is based upon work supported for the National Science Foundation (NSF) underaward EEC-1623125. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressedare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF. 10References 1. Chachra, D., Kilgore, D., Loshbaugh, H., McCain, J., & Chen, H. (2008, June). Being and becoming: Gender and identity formation of engineering students. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, Pittsburgh, PA. 2. Pierrakos, O., Beam, T.K., Constantz, J., Johri, A., & Anderson, R. (2009). On the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute's School of Engineering Technology; Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University; Rodney Gene Handy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Model.Previous studies have demonstrated that engineering students have differing learning styles.According to Kolb each student’s learning style is divided into four distinct learning modes;accommodator, diverger, converger, and assimilator. 4 These learning styles are summarizedas:4,5,6Converger: person who is best at determining how to apply ideas to resolve a problem; oftenchoosing the engineering professionDiverger: someone with a strong imagination who can generate ideas, with a focus on people andrelationships; frequently found in managementAssimilator: describes those who observe, reflect, and effectively develop theory to logicallyexplain conditions and situations; common trait for scientists and mathematiciansAccommodator: person who thrives

Conference Session

Beneficial Partnerships: Enhancing Library Programming with Strategic Collaborations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University; Ya-Ting T. Liao, Case Western Reserve University; J. Thomas Chapin, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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Engineering Libraries

teachers and students monitor progress.”When planning a formative assessment, Fisher & Frey [24] recommend starting by identifyingthe desired outcomes of the instruction session, adopting appropriate class activities to create anengaging lesson, and considering what evidence would be acceptable to demonstrateunderstanding. Class activities that may be considered are pre- and post-tests, various classroomassessment techniques (CATs) with active learning components (e.g., reflection, summaries,questions throughout the lessons, misconceptions checks, short responses, online games),teamwork, peer teaching, etc. CATs represent an excellent way to engage with the audience, andthey can be used at any point during a session to provide immediate

Conference Session

Best Practices in Research & Assessment Tools for Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Students are not supported to analyze data or constructively as they design iteratively. reflect on failures. Designs are not improved. Students' collaborative work is supported and Students may work together in teams but are includes negotiating with team members not given support to do so. Students are encouraged to be creative, The design challenge is open-ended but brainstorm, and consider a multiplicity of development of multiple design ideas is not ideas and possible solutions. discussed or supported in the curriculum. Teacher guide supports engaging prior Teacher guide focuses on how to explain knowledge, prompting reflection, and content to students and the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Brock Alexander Hays, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

/value. [Accessed: 13-Aug-2018].Appendix A – ONU Expanded KEEN Outcomes (3C’s only)1. Related to Curiosity a. Develop a propensity to ask MORE questions. b. Be able to formulate SALIENT questions. c. Question information that is given without sufficient justification. d. Collects feedback and data from many customers and customer segments. e. Recognize and explore knowledge gaps. f. Critically observes surroundings to recognize opportunity. g. View problems with an open mindset and explore opportunities with passion. h. Be able to self-reflect and evaluate preconceived ideas, thoughts, and accepted solutions. i. Explores multiple solution paths. j. Gathers data to

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candace Rose Wiwel, University of Michigan; Jessica E. S. Swenson, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, University of Michigan; Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Student

informal learning process. Researchsurrounding learning spaces in libraries has emphasized use of collaboration and flexible spaces,but these studies have been conducted to inform space design decisions rather than to assess theimpact of those design decisions [2]. This study aims to fill the gap by investigating theunintended benefits of a new flexible classroom through a post-occupancy space analysis.BackgroundThe way a space is designed is often reflected by its primary usage. Certain aspects of a learningspace, including formal spaces like classrooms and informal spaces like study rooms, includefeatures that indicate that a room should be used in a certain way. These features are oftenreferred to as affordances and define the intended purpose

Conference Session

Online Programs and Program Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University; Teresa A. Johnson, Ohio State University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; David A. Delaine, Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Ana M. Casado, Ohio State University; Alan Kalish, Ohio State University

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Graduate Studies

the overarching framework for curricular design that thecommittee used, with some concrete examples of the results. Understanding that all educationaland institutional contexts are unique, the committee offers its reflections on this process as a casestudy for an anticipated growing phenomenon—the design and refinement of curricula ingraduate-level engineering education as a formal discipline (Walker et al., 2008).Program GoalsThe committee spent the first several meetings brainstorming, developing, and refining clearbroad descriptions of what students in the engineering education doctoral program would knowand be able to do at the time of graduation. Some of these were standard graduate level cognitivegoals, others were affective and

Conference Session

Problem Solving and Communication in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uchenna Asogwa, University of Toledo; Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Timothy Ryan Duckett, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC

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Chemical Engineering

, Solutioncompletion and Solution accuracy. Each item in the revised PROCESS consists of four scalinglevels ranging from 0 to 3 with zero being the minimum attainable score for each item. Anyidentification regarding group identity was removed prior to scoring and replaced with a project-assigned ID number to maintain privacy and to mask group membership from raters. All students’solutions were scored using the PROCESS rubric after the semester. Thus, PROCESS scores donot reflect or have an effect on students’ course grades.Raters’ scores for a subset of student solutions were analyzed to determine how consistently ratersmeasured student problem solving ability. Traditional statistical (Cohen’s kappa) and itemresponse measures (Rasch many facet model) of inter

Conference Session

Connecting Theory and Practice in a Change Project - And What I Wish I Knew Before I Started

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Kerice Doten-Snitker, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

equivalent) to be the PIon the grant, the mechanism also requires that each RED team includes at least one educationresearcher and one social science or organizational change expert. When reflecting on thedifferent roles among team members, participants at the baseline often noted that thesedistinctions felt blurred. As one education researcher explained: I think we’re figuring out exactly what our roles are—of our evaluator, our social scientist, our education specialist. It’s not bad or problematic, but we realize that it needs to be done. Because those lines aren’t necessarily clear, and maybe they shouldn’t be all that clear, because the data collected, and the analysis, and the work of those three people is

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauge Peter Westergaard Clausen, Technical University of Denmark; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Steffen Foss Hansen, Technical University of Denmark; Redante Delizo Mendoza

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

classes pose.In order to address these research needs, we first reviewed the literature on what constitutesgood teaching and reflect upon identified criteria and their feasibility when it comes to largeclasses. Second, we identified Team-based learning (TBL) and active learning exercises(ALEx) as two teaching methods, which have been proposed in the literature as alternatives toconventional teaching [5],[6]. Furthermore, these innovative TMs may have potential forwidespread implementation in university teaching. Third, we analyzed and evaluated the twoidentified TMs against the identified criteria for good teaching of large classes and we discussthe limitations of our study and how the pros of both methods can, in theory, be used to

Conference Session

Energy & Technology in Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meera N. K. Singh, University of Calgary; Krista Francis, University of Calgary; Julia Anna Patricia Sather, University of Calgary; Philip Egberts, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

experiential learning [9], yet the learning was superficial and disconnected. Tobegin to deepen campers learning, the camp was revised in 2017 to reflect the aforementionedpedagogical objectives of the advisory committee.By transforming the week into an investigation into how to power a metropolis, campers wouldlearn to apply knowledge of different generators, and electrical circuits to build a model city.This design process would provide campers with what Scardamealia and Beretter [10] describeas knowledge building opportunities. The campers would collectively inquire into energyengineering to complete a common goal and synthesize ideas. This paper documents the changein camp structure, describes the programming associated with the modified 2017 camp

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

instructors to talk about their students, focusing their attentionparticularly on challenges in short (10-20 minutes long) semi-structured and open endedinterviews. In these interviews, faculty responded to prompts such as “what parts of workingwith stakeholders do you think your students struggle with?” by describing their ways ofthinking about students and teaching. These responses were diverse, and reflected on their ownlearning experiences, and on the different capabilities of students who came through theirclassroom and their roles supporting students taking on challenges that might be more difficultfor some than for others. Faculty showed commitment to helping students, and did so with theunderstanding that some students experienced more

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Norman Love, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Moinuddin Shuvo, University of Texas at El Paso; Vishal Bhimrao Zade, University of Texas, El Paso

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Mechanical Engineering

attend college. The University’scommitment to providing both access and excellence is reflected in the unique demography of itsstudent body – a 21st Century demography that reflects its service area in terms of ethnicity andgender. Engineering has been at the heart of UTEP since its origin. The College ethnicity reflectsthe service area (majority Hispanic - 81%); increasing the participation of females in engineeringis a work in progress. It is notable that the College has been successful in attracting minoritywomen into engineering with the current female population (~20%) being primarily Hispanics.The intervention described in this paper uses an on-line communication software that can bethought of as a form of “social media”. According to

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 6: Technology-enhanced Instruction and Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Xavier Karcher, Bucknell University; Beth M. Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brittany Pierson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #27043Engineering Education and Quantified Self: Utilizing a Student-CenteredLearning Analytics Tool to Improve Student SuccessBrandon Xavier Karcher, Bucknell University Brandon is a Digital Pedagogy & Scholarship Specialist at Bucknell University. His work centers around instructional design, educational technology, and pedagogy. Current interests are reflective learning, student-centered design, and learning analytics. He received his B.S. at Southeast Missouri State in Graphics and Multimedia and an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University.Dr. Beth M. Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

reflecting on experience, how to help engineering educators make effective teach-ing decisions, and the application of ideas from complexity science to the challenges of engineeringeducation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Implicit Engineering Identity in the Mechanical Engineering MajorAbstractThe Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University was awarded a National ScienceFoundation RED (Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Science Departments) grant in2017 to study how student identities are affected when a department makes “revolutionizing”changes. These can result in graduates who not only are prepared technically and professionallywith a practical, realistic understanding of what

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Deciding on a Major

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

students. At the end of the module, students completed a reflective paperthat outlined their experiences in engineering thus far and their expected major choice moving forward. Figure 1. Model of Discernment ModuleThis program structure, with a requirement to initially see all departments followed by choice events, hasalso been implemented at another Midwestern university and yielded positive outcomes. Positiveoutcomes included: (1) a higher retention rate in engineering and the STEM College and (2) a decrease inthe engineering major switches after the first-year1-2. Comparing the prior study to the current study site,there are significant institutional differences: an urban public vs. a selective private. In both

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Deciding on a Major

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew B. James P.E., Virginia Tech; Kacie Hodges P.E.; Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

help you get where you are now? 7. Any additional comments that would be useful to a first-year engineering studentAn in-class survey was administered for a completion grade at the end of the semester to solicitfeedback and reflection about the engineering job of the day profiles that were presented.Notable questions to be explored in this paper include the following: ● Q1: How did the engineer of the day profiles affect your perception of engineering? (Likert Scale and free response) ● Q2: Did the Engineer of the Day profiles help you decide to pursue (or not to pursue) a specific discipline? (Yes/No) ● Q3: A question asking whether the profiles helped students pursue other opportunities such as membership in

Conference Session

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

human sciences, but that the student16]. recognizes ethics as something inherent to his/her education as an engineer. At this point the professorSubsequently, the concept of ethics being proposed plays a decisive role; on the one hand, he or shein this work transcends the philosophical reflection must be pedagogically trained to facilitate theof morality or the theoretical study of the formation process and on the other hand, as part ofimportance of the values of general ethics. It the system, he or she has the responsibility offocuses on ethics applied to engineering. That is to modeling ethical