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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mein, University of Texas at El Paso; Helena Mucino, University of Texas, El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering

, 2019 Key Sociocultural Influences Shaping Latinx Students’ Pathways into Engineering/CS: An Ethnographic LensThe underrepresentation of Latinas/as in engineering and computer science across the pipeline –from undergraduate studies into the profession – remains a persistent challenge. Based on 2017NSF reports, only 10.3% of engineering and computer science degrees in the U.S. were awardedto Hispanics from 2004-2014 [1]. Similarly, a 2018 Pew report analyzing IPUMS data indicatedthat only 8% of the engineering workforce and 7% of the computing workforce, respectively,was comprised of Hispanics [2]. Studies from a range of disciplinary perspectives have shedlight on some of the challenges faced by Hispanic students, hereby

Conference Session

Engineering Design for Elementary Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University; Ming C. Tomayko, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

exclusively in those states that have adopted the Next Generation ScienceStandards, which include engineering performance expectations at all grades [1]. Aside from itsinclusion in the NGSS, there are many reasons for even the youngest K-12 students to learn toengineer. Engineering is motivating for students, engages their creativity, introduces them toengineering careers and helps to reinforce and apply scientific and mathematical knowledge [2-5]. Engineers and K-12 students alike use iterative engineering design processes to solveproblems [3, 6-8]. The designed solution to a problem is often an object (e.g., a bridge), but canalso be a system or process. In the early part of design processes, students: define the problem;consider relevant knowledge

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paul Harvie, United States Military Academy; Tanya Thais Estes, United States Military Academy; Lisa Shay, United States Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

-defined roles for faculty and externalstakeholders ensure there is suffienct expertise to manage a large portfolio of complex projects,yet everyone involved knows how and when to contribute to provide a truly enriching andrewarding capstone design experience for students.Capstone ExperiencesThe capstone experience has long been recognized as a way to incorporate real-world skillsdesired in the work place with the academic preparation obtained in an undergraduate computerscience or engineering program [1]. The capstone experience has also become a means by whichto assess ABET outcomes pertaining to working as a member of a team, solving complexproblems, and communicating with a wide variety of audiences [2]. Of course, when it comes toconducting

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Oregon State University; Sarah Lanci, Colorado Mesa University; Kate Youmans, Utah State University; Cindy Ann Lenhart, Oregon State University; Alexis K. Van Winkle, University of Central Arkansas

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Educational Research and Methods

have been allocated to support the integration of makerspaces inundergraduate engineering programs and, with greater investment, there is growing likelihoodthat engineering students are expected to use the spaces as part of their coursework. Theinvestment in and placement of the spaces within colleges of engineering, specifically, providewarrant for anticipating that engineering faculty members are assigning projects that requirestudents to engage in the space to complete the assignments.Makerspaces are usually well equipped with rapid prototyping equipment, hand tools, computers,and other equipment that could be used to make or create products or prototypes. Makerspaceshave gained popularity [1] and continue to be popular with the expectation

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

providingwildlife habitat [1, 2]. In a wetland system, sedimentation, filtration by soil media and plantinterception, and microbial life adsorb, transform, or break down water pollutants including totalsuspended solids (TSS) or turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) or the amount of organiccarbon in the water, nitrogen and phosphorus, and non-neutral pH [2, 3]. For point-sources, thesewater pollutants are regulated through National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permits under the Clean Water Act [4]. Mimicking natural systems, constructed treatment wetlandsare capable of removing stormwater pollutants, and in addition, they are low-cost, require minimalmaintenance, can be implemented in a decentralized fashion, and contribute to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Young Chang, Oklahoma State University

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Instrumentation

andthe challenges faced during the development of this interdisciplinary course. One of the majorchallenges stemmed from the fact that the class was comprised of two groups of students, METand EET, who have much different backgrounds. Sample course material, laboratory activities,student assignments are presented to show the pedagogical approach followed in the course.Assessment of student performance and feedback from students are also presented. The paperwill be helpful for instructors who are looking for developing a mechatronics laboratory forstudents with a diverse background latter.IntroductionMechatronics education [1–3], to develop a multi-disciplinary workforce for the recenttechnological advancements [4], [5] and meet the industry 4.0

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P. Fuehne P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

the largestcontributor to errors in dimensional metrology and a lab controlled at 20°C ± 0.5°C withhumidity below 50% is the most effective way to eliminate these errors. The collaborativepartnership that created the lab evolved from a six-sigma study conducted by the industrypartner, focusing on metrology skills [1] and is discussed in more detail in the work by Stahley,et al. Other courses have been developed by the author and more information on those coursescan be found from an additional paper [2].Measurement in Undergraduate EducationMeasurement in undergraduate engineering education is not a frequent topic at most engineeringeducation institutions. Significant time during that education is spent solving advanced mathproblems and

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute's School of Engineering Technology

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Engineering Technology

overall length and overall width as thetensile specimens with a thickness of 6-mm for all. Both specimen types are shown in figures 1and 2.A total of 60 tensile tests and 60 Rockwell hardness tests (each bar has five testing locations)have been conducted by all the students. Data then was combined and shared by the three groupsfor individual group analysis. Figure 1: photo of 3D printed specimens Figure 2: CNC machined cut-to-size specimens for hardness test Table 1 – Specimen Amounts, Printing Orientations, and Colors Process Color For Tensile Test For Hardness Test CNC Black 5 1 Machining

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Morrison, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

forgenerating intellectual property, conference and journal publications, training students to pursuenational scholarships, and industrial and federal grants.Background and MotivationSTEM employment opportunities in the U.S. are projected to increase by 3 million by 2026, butthere is a projected deficit of 1.5 million qualified STEM graduates [1]. There are severalchallenges in developing a robust, actionable U.S. STEM educational policy and ecosystem.Educational initiatives over the last 20 years have not produced the required improvements inmath, science, or reading literacy to address the qualified STEM workforce deficit. Exam resultsfrom the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) [2] show that Americanstudents have remained near

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

expanded into Baltimore and Chicago in2017. Their mission is focused on United States wealth inequality statistics.In 2013, United States wealth inequality statistics (reported in Table 1) illustrate the extent towhich race currently affects finances. Table 1. US Wealth Inequality StatisticsMetric Black Latino White OverallAverage Household Wealth $85K $98K $656K $509KMedian Household Wealth $1700 $2000 $117K $64KThe goal of the Racial Wealth Divide Initiative is to have a significant effect on these wealthinequality statistics in specific cities. Lead user experiential learning is one tool

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Creating Impactful Learning Experiences for Engineering Leaders

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John Jongho Park, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

University of Michigan. Alsohe taught an ”individual learning skills” as an assistant instructor in the University of Texas at Austin forfive years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Engineers as Leader-CoachesBackgroundDemands on engineering leaders require an ability to navigate solutions for ill-defined problemsagainst tight deadlines, to effectively deal with global challenges, and to work within complexand diverse social-technical team environments [1]–[3]. Many organizations have adoptedcoaching programs to address these challenges in leader performance and improve effectivenesswithin the work place [4], [5]. The application of coaching skills is essential for

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, Granta Education Division; Hannah Melia

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Diversity

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Materials

Materials works and suggestions of where it canbe used will be discussed. We also put out a call to the materials education community forfeedback in specific areas to ensure Learn will be useful to those who want to use it.Learn Materials: An Overview Figure 1: A Mock Up of the Learn Materials Main Interface Records are shown pictorially, and properties are adjustable with sliders where appropriate to increase engagement. The change between the top and the bottom image shows how, as the slider moves, materials disappear from the available list.As stated, Learn Materials will exist as a web browser database. A mockup of the main interfaceand how it can be used to dynamically show changes in materials/properties

Conference Session

Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soheil Salehi, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida ; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

practical use cases, while simultaneously enhancing students’ written andverbal communication skills [1]. Moreover, it develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills, aswell as life-long learning while encouraging the undergraduate students to consider pursuing researchthrough graduate education which can have positive influence on the long-term economic growth ofthemselves and the society [2, 3]. In the current economy, there are a wide range of internships and paid work experiences availablefor the undergraduate students in various companies and corporations. Most of these work experiencesprovide short-term benefits to the students such as financial advantages and the joy of applying thetechnical skills they learned in the school to

Conference Session

Active and Out There: Labs and Active Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

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Civil Engineering

)/ pass (ABC) ratio forstatics is very high (40%- 50% ) causing many students to abandon engineering to pursue othermajors.Bad teaching strategies and lack of identification with the major are also reasons for studentswithdrawing from engineering programs, especially during the first years. Education researchhas shown an increase in class success, retention, and graduation rates when the studentsparticipate in relevant learning experiences [1] [2]. A growing number of research publications inengineering education support the necessity to complement purely traditional lecture-basedlearning environment with practical class applications and demonstrations to adequately preparestudents to succeed in the collaborative and challenging engineering

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina A&T State University; Cheryl Monique Stevens, North Carolina A&T State University; Kayla Gore; Iyshea Borders-Taylor, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

minority womenrepresentation in male-dominant engineering and technology careers.INTRODUCTIONWomen participation in STEM disciplines is still very low as women are not persisting inengineering and technology programs due to stereotype threats, weak professional identities, andpoor sense of belonging [1]. While extreme gender gaps in STEM fields such as biology nolonger exist, women are still underrepresented in engineering and technology fields as a result ofbiases and stereotypes associated with disciplinary differences [2][3]. Women make up only 9%of the construction workforce, with professional women being only 2.8% [4]. Minority womenare severely underrepresented in engineering and technology fields, with only 1% earningbachelor degrees in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa; Stephanie G. Adams, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

/ electrical engineering technology. .IntroductionGirl Scouts is girls only, non-profit organization focused on character development throughwholesome reading, charitable works, and social activities under the guidance of role modelwomen [1]. Girl Scouts has been in existence since the organization was founded in the UnitedStates by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low in 1912 [2]. This girl-centered organization offeredactivities traditionally inaccessible to young women at that time, such as outdoor recreation andleadership events [2]. Many of these activities are related to identity development and discussionabout gender specific standpoints, while some involve striving for excellence and independence,and others are more related to helping or supporting

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia; José Carlos Quadrado P.E., Porto Polytechnic Institute

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International

, one of the key elements of theengineering curricula are the learning outcomes. “Learning outcomes represent what is formallyassessed and accredited to the student and they offer a starting point for a viable model for thedesign of curricula in higher education which shifts the emphasis form input and process to thecelebration of student learning” [1]. Their appropriate definition becomes an essential element ofthe curricular design that helps to describe what you want to achieve with a training program orpart of it.The European Commission, in its document Using Learning Outcomes, points out that its usehas an impact on education, training practices and policies, accentuating the learning of studentby making it explicit [2]. Learning outcomes

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

reported.INTRODUCTIONLearning-by-doing (LBD) is a pedagogical approach in which the learning process isrelevant and practical beyond passive and theoretical. Schank considers the primary goalof this approach is to foster skill development and the learning of factual information inthe context of how knowledge can be applied without predefined conditions. 1 Some ofthe primary benefits of this approach include: 1. learning and gaining of knowledge occurs in the context of a clearly defined goal that is interesting and relevant to students 2. students develop practical skills by applying instead of simply knowing the factual knowledge 3. knowledge gained and skills developed are closely related to how they will be used outside of the

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul T. Grogan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

to record time-stamped events such as purchases or sales usingphones, tablets, or laptops. Applications focus on specific topics such as product platforms,commonality, and design for manufacturing where participants experience tradeoffs betweenspeed and quality, standardization and product variety, monotony and specialization,manufacturing learning curves, and how to identify and improve bottlenecks in production lines.1. IntroductionSystems engineering deals with abstract concepts such as requirements, architecture, designprocesses, and configuration management. These features make the discipline difficult tocommunicate to a broad audience, despite providing critical competencies for the design,operation, and sustainment of complex products

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talks

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Megan F. Gambs, Boise State University

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

experts serving as consultants to other faculty to help themimprove their teaching skills. Then, in response to student empowerment movements and facultygrassroots efforts, American campuses built the infrastructure to improve student learning. Inaddition, in the current times, these units have recognized their role in institutionaltransformation and strategic alignment around the teaching and learning mission of the university[1].Historically, faculty professional development at US universities centered on academicscholarship—originating with the faculty sabbatical at Harvard University and leading to supportfor individual faculty researchers through research administrative units [1]. Today, mostcampuses have a Vice President for Research whose

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University; Teresa A. Johnson, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

curricular emphasis onapplied learning in some sectors [1] and we have now reached crisis level in much-reduced poolof ready, skilled workers available to manufacturers.Observing the U.S. Bureau of Labor O*NET skills employment growth and replacement datathrough 2024 [Figure 1], we can determine how the lack of a pipeline for technologists andmanufacturing managers due to recession and current educational trends that are averse to“hands-on” manufacturing have resulted in a dearth of skilled workers.Figure 1: US Bureau of Labor O*NET Employment Growth and Replacement ProjectionsNationwide, the Bureau of Labor projects manufacturing employment to decline by 6.7 percentin the decade from 2014 to 2024 with increasing adoption of robotics and automation

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SED Technical Session: Instructional Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Tech; Alejandro Salado, Virginia Tech; Thomas A. McDermott, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

Lessons Learned from a First Attempt to Teach Systems Engineering as a Studio Art ClassIntroduction System architecture can be considered both an art and a science [1], [2]. Whereas itsscientific side deals with producing actual designs, its artistic one drives the value of the systemarchitecture [3]. In fact, using elegance as a key driver in architecting engineering systems mayprovide significant benefits over following traditional processes [4]–[6]. This is in line withexpertise research, which shows that effective systems engineers exhibit strong ability on bothsides [2], [7]. However, the development and training of systems engineers tend to focus on theanalytical and methodological side. The question of how we

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

—such as Manufacturing Process and Control,Industrial Welding, CAD/CAM, and CIM—include a laboratory component. Labs help studentsgain experience in using real and industrial-scale equipment. However, lab time is often limited,students often have to share equipment, and labs need to be completed in a fixed time. As aresult, some academic institutions are interested in using remote lab experiences to complementor supplement local lab experiences [1], [2].Additive manufacturing (AM) systems—also known as rapid prototyping (RP) or 3D printingsystems—have received much attention in recent years due to their flexibility in making partsranging from simple to complex, ease-of-setup for production, and ease of maintenance. Thereare many publications

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University; Tricia Heather Hatley, Freese and Nichols, Inc

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Civil Engineering

construction. As the leaders of change in fundamental civil engineeringprocesses, it is the responsibility of civil engineering departments nationwide to lead themovement toward sustainable civil engineering development through research and education oftheir students.” 1 Sustainability is one of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) fourkey programs 2. It is also part of Canon 1 of the ASCE Code of Ethics, “Engineers shall holdparamount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with theprinciples of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties.” 3Robinson and Sutterer cited as barriers to sustainability in education that many civil engineeringfaculty are not knowledgeable about

Conference Session

Beneficial Partnerships: Enhancing Library Programming with Strategic Collaborations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy Mann, George Mason University; Theresa M. Calcagno, George Mason University; Deborah Ann Kermer, George Mason University

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Engineering Libraries

steeply upward trend in enrollment reported by the Institute for AdvancedAnalytics [1]. The incentive for universities to add these programs, and for students to enroll, isfueled by the increasing demand for workers with skills in this area. In 2017, research by IBMAnalytics, the Business-Higher Education Forum, and Burning Glass Technologies forecast thatby 2020, the number of Data Science and Analytics (DSA) job openings would increase by 20%(364,000) over the number of openings in 2015 [2].To meet the increasing demand for skilled DSA graduates, U.S. universities and colleges haveresponded by developing and offering degree programs in this area. From the beginning of 2014through 2018, the total number of programs offering master’s degrees in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University, Chico; Kevin Orner, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

using rubrics to assess: (1)problem definition in a global context, (2) life cycle assessment skills, (3) life cycle cost analysisskills, (4) ability to integrate social and cultural implications of proposed solutions, (5) writtencommunication, and (6) oral communication. Students performed well in defining problems in aglobal context, conducting an economic analysis, and communicating via oral presentations.Improvements could be made in assessing environmental impacts, accounting for socialimplications of proposed solutions, and written communication via written reports. The self-efficacy questionnaire highlighted that increased communication between students andstakeholders in Costa Rica could improve understandings of social and cultural

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

alarger paper summarizing the longitudinal results of our Dweck study, plus further connections of theoriginal mindset factors to creativity and curiosity.Of utmost importance in this analysis is the notion of talent and intelligent groupings, that arefundamental to Dweck-style survey analysis. As Appendix 1 indicates the survey instrument for curiosityand creativity, Appendix 2 indicates the original Dweck instrument. In the Dweck instrument, the positiveand negative formulations of the questions are listed. In Dweck analysis, these questions are often timesgrouped together in positive and negative sets, and further sorted into talent and intelligence questions.Our original work uncovered a significant overlap in distributions for each of these

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Jennings, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Audrey R. Boklage, University of Texas, Austin; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

minorities tended to recommend socialchange in makerspaces, while men of all ethnicities tended to recommend equipment andtechnology changes. The implications of this study are to establish student makerspacerecommendations in order to create more inclusive and welcoming environments in makerspacesand other engineering spaces.IntroductionMakerspaces are generally thought of as accessible spaces with the tools that makers need to build,tinker, and collaborate with others [1]. These spaces have become quite popular in conjunctionwith engineering programs at academic institutions through recent years [2]. Due to theirpopularity, engineering education researchers have sought to understand best practices and culturalnorms for these spaces, the effects of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Desing, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

bachelor’s degrees earned by women in the U.S. has remained between 18.1% and20.5% from 2000 to 2015, with women receiving 20.1% of degrees in 2015 [1]. By contrast,women’s representation in the engineering workforce has been steadily increasing since the1990’s, from 8.6% in 1993 to 14.5% in 2015 [1]. However, according to statistics from 2010,within five years of graduation, 36 percent of women who obtained engineering bachelor’sdegrees either left or never entered the field and within fifteen years after graduation, 60 percentof women who earned engineering bachelor’s degrees had left the field [2]. Despite the recentincreases, these numbers indicate that women are still underrepresented in the workforce and thatretention of women engineers in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Dacunto, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

in the social sciences to develop learning opportunities relevantto understanding the social, cultural, economic, legal, policy, and political contexts ofenvironmental engineering challenges.” In addition, there is a need to develop humanitieselectives that exist at the intersection of the humanities and all engineering programs to provide aliberal arts foundation for engineering students (Chong et al., 2014). An unconventionalsolution, such as co-locating engineering and humanities programs in the same department, canaddress these needs by helping to provide environmental engineers both breadth and depth(Figure 1).Figure 1. The T-shaped environmental engineer is conversant in social sciences, public policy, engineering scienceand design