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Motivation, Attitudes, and Beliefs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Adams, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University

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grant to study engineering students’ beliefs about their own intelligence.The purpose of this project is to both study students’ beliefs about intelligence as well as trainnew researchers in the field, including a professor and graduate student with no prior experienceor training in conducting engineering education research.Using a cross-sectional qualitative study, we are trying to answer the following research questionand subquestions:How do undergraduate engineering students characterize their beliefs about the nature ofintelligence?• How do students perceive the nature of their own intelligence? 1• How do student perceptions

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Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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, and received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama in 2017. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 What Have We “Learned” from Maker Education Research? A Learning Sciences-Based Review of ASEE Literature on the Maker MovementIntroductionThis purpose of this paper is three-fold: first, to highlight and synthesize established connectionsbetween Maker Education research and the Learning Sciences; second, to employ systematicliterature review methods to “describe the state of knowledge or practice” [1] regarding Makerresearch within the Engineering Education community; third, to understand how this body

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Works in Progress II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hernán Gallegos, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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students participating in a pedagogy course to build their skills forhelping peers learn. Previous work has studied the impact of LA programs on traditional studentlearning outcomes in STEM subjects,[1] and researchers have begun to explore what motivatesengineering TAs,[2] but few studies have focused on how relationships are formed betweenassistants, professors, and students. We are conducting research to explore multiple stakeholders’perspectives on both the TA and LA approaches for instructional assistants in undergraduateengineering courses. In this work-in-progress paper we report our preliminary findings for thefollowing research questions: RQ1. What do three engineering education stakeholder groups – professors, assistants

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Bahnson, North Carolina State University; Heather Lee Perkins, 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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., Latina women vs.Black women) or the category of ‘Asian’ to look at the differences between Asian countries (e.g.,China vs. Japan vs. India) can demonstrate meaningful distinctions between subgroups. In thisway, disaggregation is a useful tool to look at the intersections of identities or demographicgroups. Intersectionality is the concept that multiple minority identities intersect with each otherto multiply identity-focused experiences, which may be a direct result of structural or culturalinequalities​ ​[1]. For example, differences in race/ethnicity, gender and sexual identity -- orcombinations of the three -- change the experiences and perceptions of students (see Figure 1).For example, a Latina lesbian has meaningfully different experiences

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Katie Brown

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Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University.Ms. Katie Brown, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 WIP: Characterizing Conceptual Change about Moments in a Statics CourseStatics is a critical course for engineering students. Although it builds on topics generallycovered in high school or undergraduate-level physics, for many students it is their first formalinstruction to engineering mechanics and thus lays the foundation for future study ofengineering. Student conceptual understanding of statics content continues to be an area ofconcern for educators (e.g., [1]-[5]). Not surprisingly, common errors and conceptual difficultiesfor students in statics

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Works in Progress II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao-Yang Cheng, National Chiao Tung University; Yu-Lun Huang, National Chiao Tung University; Bing-Fei Wu, National Chiao Tung University; Yon-Ping Chen, National Chiao Tung university; Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University

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provides evidence of student learning experiences andoutcome qualities to examine whether the goals of curricular renewal have beenachieved. Figure 1 illustrates the curricular framework, pedagogical process, studentlearning process, and evaluation technique. The curriculum renewal described in thisstudy is part of a capstone reorganization for the Electronic Engineering Department(EE), which has categorized undergraduate-level courses into the cornerstone,keystone, and capstone. Professors from SE and Educational Psychology formed across-disciplinary team which decided that the renewal process abides by the“Progress Principle” [1]. The Progress Principle stresses on the shaping of a positivestudy life. Not only does it make students feel happy

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Detchev, University of Calgary; Elena V. Rangelova, University of Calgary; Scott C. Packer, University of Calgary ; Quazi K. Hassan, University of Calgary; Kyle O'Keefe P.Eng., University of Calgary

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instructors of higher level courses having to repeatedly review concepts taught in lowerlevel courses. As a result, little time is left for tackling advanced learning outcomes. In order tomitigate this problem the authors would like to first 1) identify areas of threshold concepts in asmany geomatics engineering courses as possible, then 2) develop extra tools or methods toaddress these threshold concepts, and eventually 3) observe any positive changes orimprovements in students’ learning and knowledge retention. The authors are currently primarilyfocusing on the first task of the project, namely identifying the threshold concepts in geomaticsengineering. This is the descriptive or ‘what is’ portion of the teaching and learning project. Thenext two

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Lei Xie, Texas A&M University; Michael Beyerlein, Texas A&M University; Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University; Jill Zarestky, Colorado State University

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executionAccording to Bringle and Hatcher [1], service-learning is defined as a “course-based, creditbearing educational experience in which students (a) participate in an organized service activitythat meets identified community needs, and (b) reflect on the service activity in such a way as togain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and anenhanced sense of personal values and civic responsibility” (p. 112).” Service-learning has beenproven to benefit students in many ways. More specifically, service learning has been found toenhance students’ collaboration skills [2], civic engagement, interpersonal skills [3], [4], andtheir ability to apply knowledge to problem-solving [5].Our service-learning course was

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Works in Progress II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca LeBow, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts University, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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and the design process of undergraduate students in project-based courses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 WIP: High-Achieving Students’ Perceptions of and Approaches to Problem Solving in Introductory Engineering Science CoursesThis work-in-progress paper is grounded in the understanding that undergraduate students’approach to solving assigned engineering problems – a component of their engineeringepistemology – influences the substance and quality of what they learn in the moment and in thefuture [1], [2]. Engineering students need meaningful strategies for approaching multiple types ofproblems in order to develop the knowledge and reasoning necessary for success in

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Johnson-Glauch; Dong San Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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have intuitions even beforeformal instruction and exposure to formal notation but has not examined engineering contextsthat require students to reason about systems primarily through mathematical models and onthose model’s notational conventions.Our theory-building study fills gaps in the visual representations literature by 1) extendinganalysis of the effect of representational context to problem-solving contexts where students co-create the display (e.g., sketching), 2) identifying how representational context and domainknowledge interact when the representation is the primary way in which students learn about aconcept, and 3) identifying categories of features in engineering representations that studentshave trouble accessing.We seek to

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Works in Progress II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eline Boghaert, University of Waterloo; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo

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, ii) allow students toexplore content at their own pace, thereby accommodating the diversity of students’ high-schoolpreparation. Our study aims to compare and contrast student experience, satisfaction andperformance between a blended and traditional model of instruction through data from surveysand grades. The blended format was piloted during Fall 2016 for half of the course content in afew sections [1]. In Fall 2017, the course was offered in a fully blended mode for the first time.2. Course Design for Fall 2017 The course was offered in either blended or traditional format, based on instructor preference.In the traditional format students attended three hours a week of lecture. In the blended formataccess to online modules replaced

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Works in Progress I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dong San Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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: Teaching engineering students how the brain works to encourage positive learning dispositions and behaviorsIntroductionStudent attrition is a major concern of engineering programs. Only 49.7% of students who beganin engineering in 2007 attained an engineering degree within 5 years [1]. Although some of theother students eventually earned engineering degrees, most departed engineering altogether.Students leave engineering for many reasons, including diminished interest [2], poor teachingand advising [3], and lack of confidence in mathematics and science skills [4]. In contrast, whenstudents adopt a mastery goal orientation, that is, a focus on learning and developing mastery,they experience positive outcomes including persistence, self

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Works in Progress II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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initiatives in different contexts and settings.Cultural engineering student organizations such as the National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) are a type of co-curricular initiative that provides support for students from traditionallyunderserved populations. Recent studies of local NSBE Chapters at predominantly whiteinstitutions (PWIs) show that Black engineering students who participate in such chaptersachieve more equitable outcomes (e.g., graduation rates that meet or exceed the percentages ofthe total engineering cohort at their institution)[1], [2]. However, further investigation is neededto provide empirical insights into how and why these kinds of outcomes occur.To study an engineering student organization focused on increasing the number

Conference Session

Research Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consortium; Molly H. Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jie Chao, The Concord Consortium; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Charles Xie, The Concord Consortium

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contrast in academic preparedness between the two groups.Students at both schools participated in an in-class design project using Energy3D(http://energy.concord.org/energy3d/), a CAD simulation environment25. Energy3D is developedby the Concord Consortium as “a computer-aided engineering tool for designing, analyzing, andconstructing green buildings and power stations that utilize renewable energy”. The user-friendlysoftware works in a way that allows students to see the effects of each design and specificationsthey choose to their overall design specifics. It offers a simple 3D graphical user interface fordrawing buildings, and evaluating their performance using cost and energy (solar and heat)simulations (see Figure 1, below).Over the course of

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Design Thinking and Creativity

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Calabro, University of Maryland, College Park

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 practices of experienced educators in well­established undergraduate engineering design courses.  Our research seeks to answer questions about how instruction is adjusted throughout the duration of an engineering design course to help students sequence an array of engineering design activities into coherent engineering design practices.  Our research adopts the informed design teaching and learning matrix as a lens for viewing design activities [1], [2].  This WIP paper is limited to exploring teaching strategies targeting a single focal engineering design pattern – troubleshooting – within a cornerstone engineering design course. Using interview data and classroom observations, we seek to provide rich descriptions of how teaching strategies

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Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Noah Salzman, Boise State University

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among the RED teams and to study the processesfollowed by RED teams. This work in progress provides a brief overview of the program andcurrent progress of some projects. We highlight the diversity of current RED projects throughupdates from eight projects across the three cohorts: four from Cohort 1: Arizona StateUniversity, Colorado State University, Oregon State University, and the University of SanDiego, three from Cohort 2: Boise State University, Rowan University, Virginia Tech, and onefrom Cohort 3: Georgia Tech. Updates are also included from the REDPAR team about theRED Consortium (REDCON) and research that crosses the consortium. We hope that this paperwill help the engineering education community to learn how these projects are

Conference Session

Institutional Change

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan

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WIP: Undergraduate Socialization in Engineering: The Role of Institutional Tactics and Proactive BehaviorsIntroductionHigher education literature suggests students with low socio-economic status (SES) indicatorsare more likely to experience difficulties adjusting to college and less likely to participate in co-curricular activities than students with higher SES [1-2]. These findings are problematic givenevidence that participation in co-curricular activities in college is related to positive academicand social outcomes including, college adjustment, academic and social integration, and degreeattainment [3-4]. This is particularly true in engineering, where participation in co-curricularactivities, such as

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Institutional Change

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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,Archambault, & Foley, 2014). SEFT aims to build sustainability literacy through four ways ofthinking - futures, values, systems, and strategic thinking as shown in Figure 1 (Warren et al.,2014). Futures Values Systems Strategic thinking thinking thinking thinking A lens for considering and addressing complex challenges Figure 1. Different ways of thinking conceptualized under the SEFTFutures thinking involves exploring the present with anticipatory approaches to understand andprepare for future changes, problems, and solutions. Values thinking concerns the integration ofjustice, equity, and ethics in designing a

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Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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inform ways that students evaluate their belongingness in engineering, as well asways in which educators can help their students feel like they belong.IntroductionBelongingness typically describes a sense of community or affinity towards a certain group, asexpressed by an individual. In this article, we use the term to represent an individual’s judgementof whether they feel welcomed and wanted in engineering. Stronger feelings of belongingnessresult in higher self-efficacy [1], engagement [2], and ability [3]. Conversely, a lack ofbelongingness has been identified as one of the top reasons that students leave a university [4, 5].Belongingness is imbued throughout a student’s educational experience, at both the classroomand university levels [1

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ERM Technical Session 23: Courses and Research on Communication

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Amy K. Barton, Mississippi State University; Bryan A. Jones, Mississippi State University

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theamount of diversity that can be displayed within the context of a single assignment. It isimportant to note that we are not analyzing the assignment solutions for correctness but onlylooking at the thinking and organizational strategies used at this time.2. Theoretical Foundations based in Writing to LearnLearning to program is a complex process that could benefit from Writing to Learn (WTL)strategies. The struggles of novice programmers is well documented [1]. A commonly citedfactor is “fragile knowledge,” which is knowledge that is incomplete and superficial [2].Students who effectively employ metacognitive strategies, such as reflection and self-assessment, are more likely to master the problem solving skills that are essential toprogramming

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ERM Technical Session 18: Student Learning and Problem Solving

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Ferrar, Temple University; Pete Watkins, Temple University

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requires connecting with individuals regularly. Thiswas more readily accomplished by a large team working a few hours rather than a small teamworking a large number of hours. The philosophy behind the course design stemmed from SethGodin’s apt words on experiential education: “The process involves selling the student on themission, providing access to resources, and then holding her responsible for an outcome thatworks. And repeat. And repeat.”[1]Course ContentTo emphasize the difference between language-specific syntax and general concepts involved inproblem-solving with code, the students learned three different languages. The 10 key conceptswere taught first in JavaScript and then repeated in Python. By repeating the same challenges intwo

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ERM Technical Session 13: Student Learning and Contexts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania

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learning in bothprograms.IntroductionThis evidence-based practice paper outlines how to implement aspects of kinesthetic learningeffectively in the classroom through an ”escape room” activity for small-sized engineeringprograms.In today’s engineering classrooms, students are often sedentary for the majority of the classperiod. Learning usually occurs visually, auditorily or through reading and writing. Even asactive learning such as a class discussion is going on students are sitting in their seats. However,some students may require movement of some form in order to learn which can also be known askinesthetic learning. VARK (Visual, Aural, Read/write, and Kinesthetic) is one approach used tocategorize these different types of learning styles [1

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ERM Technical Session 16: Faculty Development and Teaching Contexts

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sivakumar Krishnan, Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Center

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to participate in ‘teachingsquares’. In these ‘teaching squares’, the faculty members participated infacilitated discussions on class session planning, observed each other andcollected learning assessment data as evidence of attainment of studentlearning outcomes. In this paper, results from these interventions on theattainment of specific workshop outcomes among faculty includingimplementation of some best practices in teaching will be reported. Specificattitudes and misconceptions related to teaching among higher educationpractitioners in India will be discussed.BackgroundAll India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) dashboard [1] shows 3124approved engineering education institutions in India with a total faculty countof 338,193

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ERM Technical Session 21: Student Grades and Feedback

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wan Kyn Chan, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 (WIP) A preliminary exploration of student attitudes about a continuous grade point average schemeIntroductionThis Work-in-Progress (WIP) paper explores student attitudes about and impact of different GPAschemes. Grades have always been a large area of research because development of a fair andtransparent grading system to communicate a student’s mastery is critical for students,instructors, universities, and employers or graduate schools. As implied in recent literature,employers have recently adopted GPA as a means of thresholding [1] for a student’s academiccompetencies and future potential [2]. Currently, most institutions employ a cumulative GradePoint Average (GPA

Conference Session

Degree Pathways and Cocurricular Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Baker A. Martin, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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that show a substantial number of students remain in engineering, but switch their majorwithin engineering [1], [2]. The amount of switching can vary based on the engineering programattended and whether the institution uses a common, first-year engineering program that allowstudents to freely switch engineering majors with delayed timelines to graduation. These types ofprograms have been found to help retain students in engineering [3] and in their first choiceengineering major [4].Literature ReviewNormally, before students decide to pursue an engineering major, students first must decide thatthey want to major in engineering at large. The factors that attract students to the field ofengineering have been explored with largely consistent

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Engineering Education Research Practices and Community

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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arecollaborating on an NSF-funded program to document the impact of the emerging EER&Icommunity. It describes the goals of the project, what has been done to date, what theparticipants have learned, and what remains to be done.The goals of the program include; (1) Identifying the broader EER&I network, (2) Identifying examples of EER&I impact, (3) Organizing and hosting a summit of EER&I leaders to develop a systematic process for documenting the impact of EER&I, (4) Piloting the process, and (5) Compiling and disseminating best practices.The Engineering Education Research & Innovation community is growing and becoming welldefined. It includes faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in

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Experiences of Underrepresented Students in Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Manuel Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Carla López del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Mayaguez, a HispanicServing Institution. CoE-level statistics for 2015 revealed that students from households withincome above $50,000/year exhibited 73% graduation rate, while those from families withincome below $7,500/year graduated at a 54% rate. Similar disparities were also observed inretention and persistence rates for these groups, with a marked higher attrition among students inthe lower income bracket.In an attempt to impact these trends, PEARLS established an intervention model that integrateselements from Lent’s et al. Social Cognitive Career Theory [1] and Tinto’s Departure Model [2],coupled with a scholarship program aimed at mitigating LIATS economic hardship. Theresulting model included tools for reinforcing academic performance

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Teaching and Learning in Online Environments

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stefan Kleinke, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mark Douglas Miller, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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, collected quantitative and qualitative data seemedto support the suitability of our methodological approaches (especially after enhancements weremade based on the feedback), while also underlining the importance of a comprehensiveapproach to design and implementation as well as the need for continuing support.IntroductionThe application of technology-enhanced learning approaches in higher education has seen adramatic increase over the past two decades, with online-distributed courses and degreeprograms rapidly gaining in popularity at colleges and universities [1]-[3]. The learningopportunities afforded by low-cost, on-demand access from anywhere at any time seem tobenefit especially non-traditional learners, and seem to acknowledge, as much as

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Teaching Assistants, Supplemental Instruction, and Classroom Support

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nathan L. Anderson, California State University, Chico

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instructor. Grade improvement is seen bynearly eliminating the failure rate and a statistically significant shift in the overall distributionupward from previous offerings. Improvement of student evaluations are also highlightedindicating positive responses to teaching methodology as well as supplemental instruction.IntroductionThis paper is based on evidence-based practice. It is well established [1]-[2] that introductoryprograming, or technical computing, is a difficult topic for students to grasp during their initialexposure. New nomenclature, use of new software, and structural elements of programming(controls, loops, algorithms) are just some of the hurdles that need to be overcome in anintroductory course. While it has been demonstrated [2

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Student Motivation, Identity, and Resilience

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Timothy D. Ropp, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen M. Belt, Saint Louis University

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traditional lecture/lab course formats to more in-depthproblem-based approaches can cause some learners to retreat from challenges due to earlyfailures or from lack of sufficiently developed recovery techniques. This paper presents atheoretical model of individual resilience for applied engineering and technology-based learners.Such a model could assist instructors tailor pedagogical experiences to more fully integrateresilience during academic preparation. Toward this end, a cross-domain review from seminaland modern research on resilience theory from aviation/aerospace, education, medical andpsychology literature was conducted. Five common resilience themes emerged: (1) Adversitypersistence/perseverance; (2) Contextual awareness (picture making