Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

effective is stilllacking. A major review of relationship-based STEM interventions highlighted thescarcity of research in this area, emphasizing the need to set an objective aiming toexamine the best practices and lessons learned for building impactful women-focusedSTEM mentorship programs for global reach.PurposeThe present study aims to gain a more profound understanding of practical and evidence-basedinsights into women-focused STEM mentorship initiatives, specifically to better understand theefficacy of mentoring programs aimed at supporting women in STEM, particularly those at thegraduate and early career stages in academia – which includes students stemming at thebachelors, graduate and doctoral level. The following overarching research

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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Alex Petersen, STEMpact2020; Christopher D Wyant, Wichita East High School

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

successful with mentors. Takaghaj2 described the impact of mentoring girls in STEM.Feldhaus3 describes a mentoring program, which involves under-represented mentors. Sarder4discusses the impact of a mentor in designing K12 curriculum. Rochefort5 describes a programthat used graduate students as mentors. Mentoring has been attempted in many places for a singleprogram. This paper describes an effort, which strives to increase the number of STEM mentorsacross many programs in a single community.The Wichita Coalition is comprised of individuals and organizations that are passionate about thefuture of our community. Wichita has a high concentration of STEM professionals (the 3rdhighest concentration of engineers in the nation, according to Forbes). In

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak

deciding that a solution is ‘good enough’.. 9. Preference to work as individuals (no desire to work in teams). 10. Little project planning skills. 11. Little hands-on skills. 12. Overreliance on computer modelling and little understanding of field-testing.4. FUTURE ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS: GENERALISTS OR SPECIALISTS “Three things are required at a university: professional training, education of the whole manand research. For the university is simultaneously a professional school, a cultural center and aresearch institute” [4]. The trend in technical education, particularly engineering education since1960’s, has been to concentrate on engineering sciences and to eliminate the influence ofengineering practice. It becomes increasingly

Conference Session

Spotlight on Diverse Learners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Minkyung Lee, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

in Science and as Associate Director, Engineering Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh; Director of Research & Development for a multimedia company; and as founding Director of the Center for Integrating Research & Learning (CIRL) at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. His current efforts focus on innovation of teaching practices in STEM fields and systemic change within higher education.Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi is an Assistant Research Professor, and Assessment and Instructional Specialist at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Utah State University. Also, he has BSc and

Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3600: MIND LINKS 2012: RESOURCES TO MOTIVATE MI-NORITIES TO STUDY AND STAY IN ENGINEERINGDr. Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of engineering at Penn State, Brandywine. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International

Conference Session

CoED: Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida; Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida; Richard Hartshorne, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida

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Computers in Education

established two research laboratories. He serves as the founding Direc- tor of the Evaluation and Proficiency Center (EPC) in CECS, and is an iSTEM Fellow. He received the Joseph M. Bidenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator Award from IEEE in 2008.Dr. Baiyun Chen, University of Central Florida Dr. Baiyun Chen is an Instructional Designer at the Center for Distributed Learning at the University of Central Florida. She designs and delivers faculty professional development programs and teaches graduate courses on Instructional Systems Design. Her research interests focus on using instructional strategies in online and blended teaching and learning, professional development for teaching online, and application of emerging

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Taylor; Randal Goldberg; Oleg Gerovichev; Ian Donn; Anand Viswanathan

].Utilizing the advantages of machines to overcome human limitations, these robots promise tomake surgery faster, safer, and more efficient. These tools also open a wide variety of newsurgical solutions to doctors, increasing their ability to treat their patients. Research in this fieldbrings biology, anatomy, surgery, and biomedical engineering together with a variety ofdisciplines already present in general robotics. One way of involving students in computer-integrated surgery is a surgical robot competition used as a practical educational tool that isenjoyable for the students.The CISST ERC is a multi-university, multidisciplinary center whose focus is on thedevelopment of computer-integrated systems that can work cooperatively with surgeons

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Examining the Synergy between Eng'g Mgmt & Sys Eng

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wade Shaw, Florida Tech; Muzaffar Shaikh, Florida Tech; Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech

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Engineering Management

Department senior design teams withentrepreneurial commitment. Additionally, Florida Tech has been an active partner of the NSF-funded Partnership for Innovation - Center for Entrepreneurship and TechnologyCommercialization (CENTECOM) along with UCF, USF and Florida A&M University. Theresponse to these grants has been extremely positive, with 7 of 13 entrepreneurial senior designteams in 2005 intending to launch businesses around their senior projects. Additionally, therewere twelve graduate E-teams presenting their business ideas at the EngineeringEntrepreneurship Business Idea Pitching competition. In 2005, Florida Tech was awarded aAdvanced E-Team Grant for an innovative student project, emanating from the “Florida TechSenior Design Project

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Gallagher, Montana State University; Irina Karapetyants, Russian University of Transport; Karalyn Clouser, Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University; Natalie Marie Villwock-Witte P.E., Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, 2012.[10] Transportation Research Board (TRB), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), 2018.[11] C. Putnam, M. Dahman, E. Rose, J Cheng, and G. Bradford, “Best Practices for Teaching Accessibility in University Classrooms; Cultivating Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Diverse Users.” ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing, Vol. 8, No. 4, Article 13, Mar. 2016. 14[12] C. Traver, J.D. Klein, B. Mikic, A. Akera, S. Shooter, A. Epstein, and D. Gillette, “Fostering Innovation through the Integration of Engineering and Liberal Education,” in American Society of Engineering Education: Proceedings from the 2011 Annual Conference, Paper ID #2011-1233, June 2011.[13] B. Chang, K. Tremblay

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Carol Lynn Alpert; Jacqueline Isaacs

assessments and applied ethics.16 NSF will also be awarding this year a large centergrant for research into the societal implications and ethical considerations related tonanotechnology.17 In the meantime, individual nanoscale research centers are designing theirown approaches to weaving such considerations into their educational practice. For instance, Page 10.955.5Northeastern University faculty associated with the Center for High-Rate Nanomanufacturing are “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Education

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn R. Gosselin, San Jose State University; Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University

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Mechanical Engineering

the revised rubrics showed several benefits, including easeand accuracy of assessment. Additionally, the authors suggest best practices for ensuringassessment alignment with ABET objectives by working backward from PI’s to write rubrics forassessment tools.IntroductionSince the introduction of ABET’s EC2000 criteria (Lattuca, Terenzini, and Volkwein, 2006),engineering programs have taken a wide range of approaches to assessment of Student Outcomes(Criterion 3). The research literature is replete with studies that present good assessmentpractices. However, it can be challenging to find the time to study the relevant research, choosethe best practices for one’s own program, and integrate those practices effectively, particularlywhen there may

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Work-in-Progress Postcard Session #1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril Okhio, Clark Atlanta University; Sade Tramble, Kennesaw State University; Amy Buddie, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes

participate across 66 projects (8 projects did not match with anystudents and so were dropped from the program). Each project currently has 1-5 first-year studentsworking on it, often alongside more senior undergraduate researchers and/or graduate students andpostdoctoral researchers. In January 2022, the Office of Undergraduate Research started anUndergraduate Research Peer Mentor Program, with more established student researchers servingas optional peer mentors to existing First-Year Scholars. The peer mentors hold office hours andlead workshops on topics relevant to new undergraduate researchers.Case Study ExampleEngaging in a well-defined research study under a qualified mentor is the most impactful learningopportunity for a freshman engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susannah C. Davis, University of New Mexico; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Bala Vignesh Sundaram, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Jemal Bedane Halkiyo P.E., Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. In doing so, he focuses on Engineering education policies and practices in teaching learning processes, assessments, laboratories and practical internships. Mr. Halkiyo has been teaching different Civil En- gineering courses at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, where he also served as a department head, and conducts various research and community projects. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Powerful Change Attends to Power RelationsIntroduction & BackgroundWhile changing engineering departments to become more inclusive and equitable is a commongoal, research repeatedly confirms that such change is rare. Notably, change efforts

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Elaine L. Craft

research-based classroom strategies and technology to enhance student learning, and provide faculty with ideas and information to stimulate further research to accomplish project objectives.All workshop presenters have been required to incorporate appropriate methodologies into theirpresentations and to take into consideration the interdisciplinary faculty in the audience.Modeling the best ATE practices in every activity is a critical success factor.As faculty from across the system have come to understand the vision of the SC ATE Center ofExcellence and have come to know one another better, the Chautauqua workshops haveincreased systemic synergy and enhanced interdisciplinary team-building and problem-solvingskills among faculty.It is

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

, Poland in 1976 and 1979 respectively. He received his D.Sc. degree in Technical Sciences in 1990. His current research interests in electrical engineering include frequency control, impact of deregulation on control practices, analysis of interconnected power system and artificial intelligence. Since 1998, Dr. Kremens is dean of the School of Technology at Central Connecticut State University, USA. He is a member of a number of professional associations including ASEE, IASTED, CIGRE, and IEEE. E-mail: KremensZ@ccsu.edu Page 12.1104.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

New Program/Course Success Stories

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Sauser

industry simulation. Students wereorganized into teams or “companies” that had to develop a proposal to win a contract from“NASA” for development of a colony on Mars. Lectures were given by interdisciplinary facultyfrom throughout the university, industry, and the NASA community on the engineeringdisciplines needed to develop their subsystems and the engineering management and proposalskills needed to design, integrate, and draft a proposal to win an engineering contract. Thiscourse allowed students to use innovative design principles to solve complex problems andstrengthen this with engineering management and business skills. The Team DeveloperTMshowed a positive impact of the course on the student’s behavior and activities in the four areasof

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

real-worldtesting with DHH students. For example, Hou et al [26] achieved high accuracy in controlledenvironments but remains untested in real classrooms. This gap highlights a broader issue inaccessibility literature: the emphasis on technical development over practical application. Whilemany of the reviewed records proposed innovative solutions, such as educational games and signlanguage translation systems (Figure 3), these technologies often remained at the prototype stagewithout comprehensive testing in real-world environments. This raises concerns about thelong-term usability and impact of these technologies. The lack of real-world validation highlightsthe need for future research to prioritize user-centered design and practical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Moffat, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Rebecca L Matz, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Spencer JaQuay, University of California, Irvine; Madison Jeffrey, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #43578Board 286: Formative Assessment of Equity and Inclusion in Student TeamsAndrew Moffat, University of Michigan Andrew Moffat is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan, working with the Engineering Education Research Unit and Center for Academic Innovation on an NSF-funded project to assess the effectiveness of Tandem, an in-house software platform designed to support and nurture teamwork skills in undergraduate engineering students. Andrew has a background in education research and evaluation, having previously worked on a project at the University of Leeds, UK, evaluating an

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

California, Los Angeles (UCLA) extensionoffers short courses mainly on aerospace composite materials [3]. Similarly, the Centerfor Lightweighting Automotive Materials and Processing (CLAMP), at University ofMichigan, Dearborn campus offers courses to enhance their graduate education onmaterials and processes that are used in the production of lightweight automobiles [4].Their topics cover practical uses of additive manufacturing, advanced materials andpolymers as applied to lightweighting challenges. They work collaboratively withindustry on research to advance the design, materials technology and testing, andmanufacturing processes for life-ling education in producing lightweight automobiles.Likewise, Technical University (TU) Delft offers short

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Elisabeth McGrath; Dawna Schultz

partnered with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, the NewJersey Department of Education and Verizon Communications to co-sponsor a one-day summit at Stevensin May 2007 for principals and administrators to share a vision of the technological competencies neededby citizens and workers in the 21st century. This conference will present research on student impact of K-12 engineering programs; provide an orientation to exemplary K-12 engineering curriculum resources;showcase best practices and strategies for integration of engineering/technology into existing curricula;and link K-12 engineering efforts to New Jersey’s policy and plans for STEM education and workforcedevelopment. Five New Jersey engineering universities will present

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

12.1205.2IntroductionThis paper describes how a systematic effort is being carried out at the University of Missouri-Columbia, to promote student awareness of best practices in energy efficiency, reusable energy,waste reduction and productivity improvements. In particular, it illustrates how the activities of anewly established Missouri Industrial Assessment Center (U.S. Department of Energy, IACProgram) in the College of Engineering can be logically integrated with both graduate andundergraduate engineering education in this regard.Missouri Industrial Assessment CenterWith the backing of the U.S. Department of Energy, and in partnership with the Missouri StateDepartment of Natural Resources (MoDNR), the State Department of Economic Development,the University of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Sisiopiku, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Robert W. Peters, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Ossama E. M. Ramadan, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Civil Engineering

objectives and lectures/modules developed for thecourse reflect discussions and feedback received from the Southeast Transportation ResearchInnovation Development and Education Center led by the University of Florida and theSustainable Smart Cities Research Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Theeducational resources developed were used as classroom training materials in a newly developedcourse that aimed at educating undergraduate and first year graduate students about sustainabilityplanning concept, design options, and rating systems. Students that completed the course wereexpected to do: 1. Be able to describe the role of transportation in sustainable development; 2. Be able to identify planning, and design practices for

Conference Session

Special Topics: Conscious Considerations

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Technological University; Stephanie Jorgensen, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

Linear Engineering Multiculturalism in STEM Upperclassmen Mentors Sequence Business Leadership Insight Faculty Mentors Interdisicplinary Teams Exposure to large-scale STEM Center Collaborative Practices community-outreach events Curricula Team-based meetings Guided Reading on project Training Design Thinking management implemetation Prototype of Innovative Technology: Unique Community-Outreach EventFigure 4. Proposed Spring Semester Design using the Foundry Model ASEE 2021Program DesignOverviewFunding for the STEM FHF program was provided by a

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 111, no. 23, April, 2014. 4. Information Resources Management Association (IRMA), STEM Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, 1st ed., IGI Global, Hershey, PA, 2014 5. D. Price, E. Tobar, “Student Engagement and Institutional Graduation Rates: Identifying High-Impact Educational Practices for Community Colleges.” Community College Journal of Research & Practice, vol. 38, no. 9, Sept. 2014. (IMPROVE GRADUATION RATES) 6. C. Xianglei, M. Soldner, “STEM Attrition: College Students’ Paths Into and Out of STEM Fields”, National Center for Education Statistics, NCES 2014001Rev, Nov. 2013.

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Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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Environmental Engineering

how data can and should be collected. “Is Transportation Sustainable?” Module for Transportation Engineering. This courseprovides an introduction to transportation engineering where the students learn about planning,design and operation of transportation facilities. The module for this course focuses onexamining sustainability impacts associated with transportation planning and facility design. Ituses a case study discussion to allow students to practice recognizing sustainable impact issues.The students continue to develop and practice these skills later in the semester by completinghomework assignments addressing core concepts in the course.“Life Cycle Sustainability Economics” Module for Construction and Value Engineering.This course

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

effectiveness quantitatively against key metrics that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to the undergraduate and graduate student communities. She also conducts research that analyzes trends, driving factors, barriers, and best practices to educate others and support organizational improvement. Prior to joining the University, Ashleigh managed and directed many training and pathway programs that support students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, and facilitated workshops that enhance the academic, personal, and professional development of students at North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University. She is a member of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

Review, Summer 2006.10 Entrepreneurship in American Education, Kaufman Foundation, 2006. Available from: http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/files/entrep_high_ed_report.pdf11 M. Nakkula, C. Pineda and Amy Dray, “Expanded Explorations into the Psychology of Entrepreneurship” Harvard Graduate School of Education,September 2003.12 W. J. Baurol, R. E. Litan, and C. J. Schramm, Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism. Yale University Press, 2007.13 I. Shidhu, B. Tenderich, and S. Broadrick, Engineering Entrepreneurship Education: Best Practices and Next Steps, University of California, Berkeley, Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, 2010.14 Advancing Entrepreneurship Education: A Report of the Youth Entrepreneurship

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Kandace K. Martin; Carol Fulton; Barbara L. Licklider

group sessions (15-20 members) led by astaff facilitator. Beyond these large group sessions, participant learning is furthered in several waysincluding individual practice in the classroom, utilization of learning partners, and collaborative inquiryinto educational literature.Content. In a sense learn participants never graduate. Many professors have been involved for manyyears. Others come back because they have new issues to explore. Because of the diversity of audiencesand needs we have developed many curricular foci. For each group of faculty we work with we haveparticular outcomes we hope to achieve. In all cases the content is designed to be meaningful toparticipants. It is also important to note that while we emphasize learning theory

Conference Session

Philosophical Foundations, Frameworks, and Testing in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Skylar Stewart; Linda Ramsey; Julie DuBois; Jorge Roldan; David Mills

next time we held thecourse we should do only one session per week. On the other hand, the students felt that thesession length of 1 ½ to 2 hours was appropriate.Impact on Teaching FellowsIn reflecting upon the impact of this course, it is clear that we learned as much from thisexperience as did the students who participated. Foremost, educational research of this typevastly differs from the typical laboratory research we as graduate engineering students havebecome accustomed to. For example, when conducting educational research investigators mustunderstand that working in a K-12 environment requires a higher degree of flexibility, patience,and tolerance of unexpected chaos. An important outcome derived through the implementationof this

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Larry Hanneman; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

a summer or at least one semester)10. The experiential workplace for usis where students are working when on an internship or participating in a cooperative educationprogram.Engineering experiential education programs, such as cooperative education and internships,present the best place to directly observe and measure students developing and demonstratingcompetencies while engaged in the practice of engineering at the professional level.Measurements made by employers of student competencies present the best opportunity forfeedback and curricular change with a cycle time that can address rapidly changing employerneeds and expectations. Engineering experiential education must be well integrated into thecurricular quality management process