Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Karen Kaye Langenberg, Indigo Education Company; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

-dimensional,four-science survey also measures development in 23 soft skills and social emotionalperceptions. DISC comprises four behaviors: Dominance, Influencing, Steadiness, andCompliance. The six Indigo Assessment Motivators are Theoretical, Utilitarian, Aesthetic,Social, Individualistic and Traditional. Some observations from the 2015 data includeindications that the program attracts and develops high potential entrepreneurs, that theseengineering students are particularly high Theoreticals (passion for learning), and aregenerally well-rounded and varied in terms of behavior styles and motivations. In 2017,the same set of students (now seniors) has been re-assessed as part of the ongoing DU andIndigo partnership.Comparing these data sets, along

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University; Kathryn Kirsch, Pennsylvania State University; Eric R Marsh, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

mechanicalengineering. In addition to learning about jobs and careers, students also indicated a newfoundappreciation for lifelong learning and the importance of soft-skills. This positive feedback pointsto success in achieving the course objectives. Each institution took a different approach;however, both have the same goal: to prepare mechanical engineering students for a productiveand enjoyable career.References[1] J. Selingo, “Reimagining the Career Center,” Entangled Solutions, July 2017.[2] V. Goodrich, L. McWilliams, and C. Pieronek, “Implementation and Assessment of RequiredEngineering Exploration Assignments in a First-Year Engineering Course,” Proceedings of the2015 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exhibition, Seattle

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivier Putzeys P.E., University of Maine; Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; Serge Raymond Maalouf, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

wavy fibers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Redesign of an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Course to Keep Students Engaged and InterestedAbstractAn Introduction to Mechanical Engineering course is redesigned by integrating activities thatinvolve experimentation, exploration, analysis, and discovery. The course includes a briefintroduction of principal subject areas in the major and basic training with select software tools.Technical subjects are supplemented by presenting and discussing other important topicsincluding engineering ethics. Behaviors that promote future success such as class attendancealong with teamwork, communication, and other soft skills