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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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encouraged to pursue careers in engineeringand technical fields. Historically, most women who paved the way for others to enter theseprofessions neither had the opportunities nor support on their side. Nevertheless, they introducedseveral initiatives that created opportunities for other women by “shaking up the world of sciencein all sorts of groundbreaking ways” [1]. In the past few decades, there is overwhelming evidencethat women are underrepresented in engineering worldwide [7], [8]. On average, women constitute“less than 10% of engineers worldwide, so they stand out of most engineering crowds” [9]. Presently, STEM disciplines attract fewer female students compared to other majors dueto low interest in STEM related subjects while at

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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for the U. S. Department of Energy as well as more than 25 years of experience teaching mathematics, statistics, computer science, and freshman engineering courses in higher education institutions. Currently, she leads a team of faculty who are dedicated to providing first year engineering students with a high- quality, challenging, and engaging educational experience with the necessary advising, mentoring, and academic support to facilitate their transition to university life and to prepare them for success in their engineering discipline majors and future careers. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Exploring the

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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Community: Launch Lab Case StudyAbstractSTEM students’ mastery of the knowledge, skills, and abilities within the silo of their academicdiscipline does not necessarily correlate to their early career success. Students who have becomeaccustomed to providing the “one right answer,” solving a problem using the “one correctapproach,” and collaborating only with peers in their major, may struggle to apply themselvesafter graduation. Unlike in school, in the workforce, performance will require context for howone’s work fits within the complex multi-faceted project-based goals of their organization.Furthermore, technical employees must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate withdiverse experts from other disciplines, such as business and the

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Jeremy G. Roberts, West Virginia University

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compare with existing data and betterunderstand the Generation Z students’ conflict resolution style, which will help engineeringeducation become better prepared and orientated toward new generations of students on campus.IntroductionThis paper describes the course material design aiming to address the teamwork challenges in aproject-based engineering course in a first-year engineering program at a Carnegie R1 rateduniversity.The course objective of the “Engineering Problem Solving I” is to prepare students for anengineering career by providing opportunities to apply mathematics to solve engineeringproblems, acquire team working skills, practice written and verbal communication skills,enhance problem solving and design skills, and use a computer

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University; Anetra Grice, Western Michigan University

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abilities are at the Algebra II level. The two-credit study skillscourse is designated ENGR 2100 and meets twice per week for 50 minutes. A list of topicscovered in the course is shown in Table 1.Table 1: Major topics of ENGR 2100 Reading Syllabi Study Time and Time Management Using the Learning Management System Common Student Mistakes Understanding the Academic Calendar Changing Habits Life Factors in Success Procrastination The Learning Cycle Setting SMART Goals Characteristics of Expert Learners Getting Involved – Student Organizations Working with Professors Preparing for Career