Conference Session

Research Methods II: Meeting the Challenges of Engineering Education Research

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Fernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jacqueline Doyle, Florida International University; Dina Verdin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hank Boone, University of Nevada - Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada - Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

project looking at non-normative engineering students and how they may have differing paths to success. His education includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada - Reno Adam Kirn is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Kirstin Collette Busch, University of Texas, Austin

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Educational Research and Methods

studyexamining how novice engineers use math and science concepts, processes and epistemiccommitments in their engineering decision-making.The focal course includes instruction on engineering design methods through a design challengetaken from a yearlong engineering course designed by professors and clinical faculty working onthis project as well as on engineering education issues including pedagogy and equity. Thedesign challenge enacted during the 2011 institute, “From Pinholes to Pixels”, challenged theparticipants to create a pinhole camera as a means to understand the how and why of theengineering design process as well as providing an authentic context in which to apply priorknowledge from mathematics and physics. It is assumed that students

Conference Session

Faculty Perspectives of Active Learning, Inequity, and Curricular Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeremy Grifski, Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

French in 2020 from the University of Rhode Island. Besides her academic duties, she also works as a Learning and Talent Coordinator and consultant in Providence, RI where she works on various projects on teacher’s loans forgiveness programs, curriculum improvement and case management. Dira’s current research interests align with diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically for Women of color, as well as community building and involvement American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Thinking as Argument: A Theoretical Framework for Studying How Faculty Arrive at Their Deeply-held Beliefs about Inequity in

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dina Verdin, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, since the participants were at different stages of their lives, adolescence as opposed tocollege students, there was divergence in the focus and types of data collected. The study on thethree adolescent boys created a scenario centered on engineering design, for which funds ofknowledge was drawn upon, while the study on college students pulled from their existingengineering-related experiences to elicit funds of knowledge. However, both studies supportedcommunity-based design projects as valuable methods for drawing on students’ funds ofknowledge.Referring back to our research question—How is the funds of knowledge framework being utilizedto understand engineering concepts at the secondary and post-secondary level? —both examplescentered on the

Conference Session

Research on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Jay Phillip Jefferson, Florida International University; Jade Moten, Florida International University; Sung Eun Park, Florida International University; D'Aundray James Adams, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

has experience with outreach projects focused on STEM education and mentoring.Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University As an assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University, Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong works and teaches at the intersection of engineering education, faculty development, and complex systems design. Alexandra completed her doctorate in aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech. Prior to attending Georgia Tech, Alexandra received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from MIT and a master’s degree in systems engineering from the University of Virginia. Alexandra comes to FIU af- ter completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech’s Center for

Conference Session

Assessing Hard-to-Measure Constructs in Engineering Education: Assessment Design and Validation Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Blake Williford, Sketch Recognition Lab; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

. In order to representthe second factor, “drawing to communicate ideas”, three items were designed including drawingto communicate ideas, drawing to explain or teach a concept to others, and drawing to generatecreative ideas for a project. In order to measure the third factor, “drawing to solve problems”,two items were developed that included drawing to think through a truss problem, and drawingunder pressure to come up with an idea. In order to measure the fourth factor, “drawing to create”,two items were developed that included drawing to express myself and drawing from imagination.Fabrigar also recommends that a factor is represented by three to five items while designing studiesfor performing EFA [29]. The hypothesized third and fourth

Conference Session

Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lorenzo Laxamana Ruiz, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #32717Exploring Student Responses to Utility-value Interventions inEngineering StaticsMr. Lorenzo Laxamana Ruiz, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Lorenzo L. Ruiz is a 4th year Industrial Engineering student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Throughout his undergraduate career, he has completed internships in various fields being exposed to manufacturing operations, business systems, and continuous improvement environments. He is currently working to- wards a career in technical project management. He has served three years on the board of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers which

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland

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Educational Research and Methods

accessed by only a smallproportion of engineering academics. What is lacking in the literature is theinvestigation of strategies to lead and encourage research-focussed academics to gainexpertise in these matters. The overarching aim of this research project is to find themost effective strategies for encouraging such research-focussed (and occasionallyreluctant) academic staff to adopt theoretically based pedagogical approaches in theirteaching practice, to ensure verifiable graduate outcomes.IntroductionHow can academics in a research university be led to acquire, use and valuetheoretically based pedagogical practices, to ensure verifiable graduate outcomes?This question is especially relevant in engineering education where teaching haslargely

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington; Dennis Lund, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

degrees are in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and his Ph.D. is in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has co-written eight books including Cooperative learning: Increasing college faculty instructional productivity; Strategies for energizing large classes: From small groups to learning communities; and Teamwork and project management, 3rd Ed.Reed Stevens, University of Washington REED STEVENS is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington. He specializes in ethnographic and comparative approaches to studying how people learn, especially in disciplines related to mathematics, science

Conference Session

Student Engagement and Motivation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; John Geddes, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Mark Somerville, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Robert Martello, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

the survey question as “Provide adefinition of self-directed learning in your Olin College courses.” With this interpretation, itwould be reasonable for students to assume that they may control aspects of the learningplanning and monitoring, but that evaluations of their development are the responsibility of theirinstructors. Alternatively, students may have neglected to include reflection in their definitionsbecause reflection is seldom emphasized in undergraduate engineering courses. Engineering Page 13.527.11students are frequently pushed to their limits during the end-of-semester crunch time;“successful” completion of completing projects

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Methods

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; H. Ronald Clements, Harding University

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Educational Research and Methods

seeking help – Felt trapped his office one day, and I really needed help on my project, um, and he had emailed us . and abandoned by instructor . . the wrong time that he wasn’t going to be in class, and when I went up there—that was the time that he wasn’t in class . . . I feel like he just kind of threw that on us, and ditched us with that specific project, or, um, whatever it was—the homework, I don’t remember”Theme 2: Felt shame in the disconnection between perceived skill and academic performanceWhile David felt confident about his abilities during the beginning portions of the semester, hestated that

Conference Session

Approaches to Encouraging Student Engagement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Panagiotis Apostolellis, University of Virginia; Sitong Wang, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods

-world problem.Students work in groups of 4-5 members and are matched based on skill level in terms ofprogramming and design experience. There are four phases distributed throughout thesemester, during which students need to identify a problem and an appropriate client doing a“rapid spin” around the UX lifecycle (phase 1), conduct contextual inquiry and analysis(phase 2), design a solution (phase 3), and finally prototype and evaluate their best design(phase 4). The major motivation for a project-based syllabus is to create a pedagogy ofengagement, where students have the opportunity to engage with the disciplinary activitiesand practice the taught process like a UX professional [34].The main objective of the course is for students to get

Conference Session

Curricular Transformation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder Derek Reamon is the Co-director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) and theEngi- neering Plus (e+) degree program, and a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing. As ITLP co-director, he coordinates 19-22 sections of First-year Engineering Projects, a course that has a proven benefit on retention within engineering and is also a nationally recognized model for freshman design courses. The e+ program has created a flexible engineering degree and a pathway to sec- ondary math and science teaching licensure, to increase the numbers of STEM teachers that have strong c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Lee Perkins, North Carolina State University; Matthew Bahnson, North Carolina State University; Marissa A. Tsugawa-Nieves, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #23045Development and Testing of an Instrument to Understand Engineering Doc-toral Students’ Identities and MotivationsHeather Lee Perkins, North Carolina State University Heather entered the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in the fall of 2014, after com- pleting her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in various research projects examining the interaction between stereotypes and science interest and confi- dence, their influence upon womens’ performance in school and the workplace, and their presence in the media and consequences for viewers

Conference Session

Life After Graduation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernhard Schadl, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

obscured the effect of class year that might only be salient in the final years, as studentsget closer to graduation. Senior status could be taken as a proxy for more “life experience”which ideally give individuals more world and self-knowledge with which to navigate theircareer.We also see that more career certain students are more sure about staying in engineering oneto ten years post-graduation (though the difference in commitment to engineering betweencertain and uncertain students becomes less pronounced the longer the projection time fromgraduation). In addition, their stronger expressed desire to stay in engineering is consistentwith their greater engineering task self-efficacy, an observation which supports the SCCTmodel. According to SCCT

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Gerhard Sonnert, Harvard University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

-socioeconomic students as an often understudied population. Justin has served as the ASEE Student Division Co-Program Chair and is a current Director of Special Projects for the Educational Research & Methods Division.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical

Conference Session

Development as Faculty and Researcher: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Pulford, University of Washington Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Educational Research and Methods

learning community is best situated within a campus center for learning communities, as one of many learning communities under the guidance of dedicated facilitators and a director. 3. A learning community should incentivize membership, whether through stipends or reduced teaching requirements or by implying a selective status for members. 4. A learning community requires high commitment on the part of its members, including Page 26.1128.2 frequent meetings, yearly projects, and possible outreach, retreat, or social outings. 5. A learning community meets for a minimum of six months and ideally a year; and it has a

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rongrong Yu, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons PE, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

; Environmental Engineering Department, and an affiliate faculty of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engineering and a graduate certificate in engineering education – all from Clemson University. Until 2012, she was the director of the Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station. Dr. Simmons has nearly fourteen years of engineering and project management experience working with public utility companies, a project management consulting company, and a software company. She is a registered professional engineer, project management professional and LEED accredited professional. Her research interests are in

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank Boone, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #15322First Generation Students Identification with and Feelings of Belongingnessin EngineeringHank Boone, University of Nevada, Reno Hank Boone is a Graduate Research Assistant and Masters Student at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on First Generation engineering college students’ engineering identity, belonging- ness, and how they perceive their college experience.He is also on a National Science Foundation project looking at non-normative engineering students and how they may have differing paths to success. His education includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nevada

Conference Session

Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

and the 2009 UW David B. Thorud Leadership Award. Dr. Atman holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Making an impact on engineering education communities: Learning from the past and looking forwardIntroductionThe field of engineering education is constantly evolving, and understanding the nature of itstransformation, as well as supporting related communities, has been the target of several studiesand projects. This study builds on these prior efforts, in order to contribute to the understandingof past transformation efforts as well as facilitating continuing transformation. The

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota

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Educational Research and Methods

Minnesota. He has co-written eight books including Cooperative learning: Increasing college faculty instructional productivity; Strategies for energizing large classes: From small groups to learning communities; and Teamwork and project management, 3rd Ed. Page 12.1162.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Portraying the Academic Experiences of Students in Engineering: Students’ Perceptions of their Educational Experiences and Career Aspirations in Engineering.AbstractUnderstanding better the experiences of students pursuing an engineering degree is an importantissue for the

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy; Leslie Brunell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gunnar Tamm, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

classroom. Many students are definingsuccess as the act of submission of an assignment, while showing little concern for its content orpresentation. A learning tool is proposed with the immediate goal of meeting higher standards instudent assignments, while lasting goals are to foster a greater sense of ownership and pride inany work that is submitted.This paper presents the results of three independent research projects to explore the use of theprofessional practice of peer review in engineering courses. This methodology was originallyinstituted as a system of mandatory collaboration in two structural analysis courses offered at theUnited States Military Academy (USMA), through forced peer review of all individualhomework. Based on the assessments

Conference Session

Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Elizabeth G. Creamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

occurduring the design, collection, analysis, and discussion phases. Some even argue that the extent ofmixing in a research project directly relates to the quality of the research.4 & 11 Collecting,analyzing, and discussing the qualitative and quantitative strands of a study through mixing canstrengthen a study when one set of data is inadequate, can provide further insight if needed toexplain an observed phenomena, can allow exploratory findings need to be generalized, or canhelp explain contradictory findings.8Like the Crede and Borrego6 article, our research initially emerged from the final project of adoctoral level methodology course taught by the second author. Following the class, the projectwas pursued further as the findings seemed

Conference Session

Modeling and Problem-Solving

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Esteban Molina, Florida International University; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

projects. Page 22.236.2 1IntroductionMathematical modeling is essential to engineering practice and a valuable tool for engineeringdesign. Engineers who generate mathematical models or use mathematical and conceptualknowledge to reason, interpret, and communicate solutions have some level of “quantitativeliteracy.” Dossey2 defines quantitative literacy as “the ability to interpret and apply these aspectsof mathematics to fruitfully understand, predict, and control relevant factors in a variety ofcontexts.” By “these aspects”, Dossey means “data representation and interpretation, numberand operation

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies Afforded Through Technology and Remote Learning

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cijy Elizabeth Sunny, Baylor University; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods

to be delivered in a distance learning format.At the University of Cincinnati, a large, urban, midwestern university, a common first-yearengineering design course sequence is taught, which focuses on developing students’ design,algorithmic, mathematical, and spatial thinking skills along with other professional skills such aswritten and oral communication, teamwork, and professional ethics. The course meets twice aweek for two hours each and relies heavily on team-based, hands-on activities and projects tohelp students learn the course material. Additionally, the course uses a flipped classroomapproach, where students watch assigned videos or read selected chapters from the textbookprior to attending class and spend most of class time

Conference Session

Academic Success and Retention

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Oluwafemi J. Sunday, Washington State University; Ebenezer Rotimi Ewumi, Washington State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Muhammad Asghar P.E., Utah State University; Candis S. Claiborn, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

courses'competitive nature.Engagement is one of the main factors that can be used to predict academic success. An engagedstudent is more likely to have short-term goals such as an intention to participate in an internshipprogram or long-term goals such as intentions to pursue graduate studies or move into the technicalworkforce. Tutoring sessions, field trips, and research projects have been introduced to theundergraduate engineering student's curriculum ostensibly to increase engagement. Peerdiscussions in undergraduate courses have helped develop the personal and social skills to thrivein an engineering major. Peer discussions seem to enhance student learning compared with coursesthat do not allow peer discussions [2]. Capstone projects serve as a great

Conference Session

The Role of Peers in Promoting Learning and Persistence

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jack Elliott, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Joshua D. Marquit, Penn State Brandywine

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Educational Research and Methods

these networks have onindividual student outcomes (i.e., GPA, attrition). To this end, this proposed study seeks to expand current understandings of group workeffects, including the influences that student peer networks have on each other and studentperformance outcomes in undergraduate engineering education. Deeper understandings of theserelationships will enable engineering educators to make more informed decisions regardingundergraduate pedagogy related to group work and collaboration for improving student retentionand performance. Specifically, this proposed research project will investigate relationships thatexist between students’ formal peer networks, informal peer networks, social peer networks,GPA, and attrition through a two

Conference Session

Tools to Enhance Student Learning of Undergraduate Engineering Content

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sheena Miao Ying Tan, Simon Fraser University; Taco Niet Ph.D., P.Eng., School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Simon Fraser University; Kamaria Kuling, Simon Fraser University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #33032Development of WeBWorK Prelab Problem Sets to Support Student LearningMs. Sheena Miao Ying Tan, Simon Fraser University Sheena is currently a PhD student in mathematics education at Simon Fraser University. She was pre- viously a secondary mathematics teacher in Singapore and has worked in the Ministry of Education, Singapore. She was the research assistant for the project to develop and implement WeBWorK prelab problems in the course SEE 310, to enhance students’ learning.Taco Niet Ph.D., P.Eng., School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Simon Fraser University Taco is an Assistant Professor of Professional

Conference Session

Assessing Social Responsibility & Sustainability

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark H Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods, Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

”). Professional codes of ethics and ABET requirements are sometimes applied, withsustainability introduced as a design constraint.3 In our experience, these professionalrequirements are often treated only in senior design projects, and then only as items on achecklist. Optional minor and certificate programs may exist for those engineering students whoare interested, but even here crucial tensions often go unexplored between definitions ofsustainability (between weak and strong sustainability4, 5, between “technological sustainability”and “ecological sustainability”6, between “eco-efficiency” and “eco-effectiveness”7, or betweensustainability and sustainable development8, 9, 10, 11) and even between areas of the triple bottomline.3 Missing, too, are

Conference Session

Student Engagement and Motivation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; William Hughes, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

materials engineering course which met for 3 hours per week over the courseof a complete academic year (90 total class hours). In essence, the course that we arespeaking of made up 6-8.3% of the units taken by this cohort of students during theirfreshman year. We note that the balance of the curriculum was the usual sequence offreshmen-level communication courses (technical writing, composition, speech),calculus, chemistry, and physics. Some may have also taken courses in computer scienceand computer-aided drawing. In other words, ~91-94% of their total freshmen year ofcourses was similar to other engineering programs in the U.S..During the first of the three-term, freshmen design sequence, students worked in teams offive or six on three projects