Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

societal contexts [7]. Theemphasis is on enhancing students' ability to confront social and ethical dilemmas in theirprofessional lives, acknowledging the crucial role that ethical decision-making plays inengineering practice.One approach is to integrate ethics and societal impact (ESI) issues directly into senior capstonedesign courses. This integration can be achieved through various methods, including dedicatedlectures, discussions, and project work that emphasize ethical decision-making in engineeringpractice. According to a 2016 national survey [8], 40% of engineering faculty include ethics andsocietal impacts (ESI) in capstone design courses. ESI topics such as professional practiceissues, safety, engineering decisions in uncertainty, and

Conference Session

Teaching Tools: Problem Solving and Hands-On Teaching (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Altmann, Virginia Military Institute

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students would gain more confidence using hand tools. At the end ofthe project, it was reported that all students reported an increase in confidence with using simplehand tools.Future WorkOverall, it is believed that the engine dissection and testing project was successful and only smallchanges should be made in the future relating to clarity and timing throughout the class periodsused to conduct this project. One area for future work is assessing the retention of theengineering design process. At VMI the students complete a design and build project duringtheir sophomore year in Statics and Solid Mechanics, again in their junior year in MechanicalAnalysis, and lastly in their senior year in Mechanical Design and Capstone Design classes. Itwould be

Conference Session

Teaching Tools: Problem Solving and Hands-On Teaching (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D. Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Teresa L. Keeler, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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curriculum. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.Fadel, C. (2008). 21st Century Skills: How can you prepare students for the new Global Economy? Paris, FR: OECD. Downloaded from https://www.oecd.org/site/educeri21st/40756908.pdfHotaling, N., Fasse, B., Bost, L., Hermann, C., & Forest, C. (2012). A quantitative analysis of the effects of a multidisciplinary engineering capstone design course. Journal of Engineering Education, 101(4), 630-656.Larmer, J., Mergendoller, J., & Boss, S. (2015). Setting the standard for project based learning. AlexandriaVA: ASCD.National Academy of Engineering. (2023). Grand Challenges for Engineering. Downloaded from http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/challenges.aspxNebraska

Conference Session

EE/NEE Joint Panel Discussion: Ideas for an Enjoyable and Productive Sabbatical

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean M. Andino P.E., Arizona State University; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON), New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

community vision with Pitt’s core compe- tencies of research and education, Sanchez has built up Pitt Hydroponics in Homewood, founded Con- stellation Energy Inventor labs for K-12 students, and re-created the Mascaro Center’s Teach the Teacher sustainability program for science educators in the region. As a teacher he designed and created the Sustainability capstone course which has annually partnered with community stakeholders to address sustainability challenges at all scales. Past projects have in- cluded evaluating composting stations in Wilkinsburg, studying infrastructure resilience in Homewood, enabling community solar in PA, improving energy efficiency in McCandless Township, and improving water quality in

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuzhang Zang, Western Washington University

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proposal and grant. Seeking guidanceand feedbacks from experienced colleagues, mentors, or grant writing professionals to a rapid startand refine your research proposal can identify areas for improvement, ensure clarity and coherence,and strengthen your funding application.3.5 Capstone Projects and PublicationsEngaging students in capstone projects and facilitating publication opportunities are integral com-ponents of undergraduate-focused research programs. New faculty members involve into the cap-stone projects that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, allowing studentsto solve real-world problems and challenges. By providing mentorship, guidance, and supportthroughout the research process, faculty members can empower

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toluwalase Opanuga, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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ASEE Annu. Conf. and Expo., Seattle, WA, USA, Jun. 2015, pp. 1-13.[10] T. Xing, S. W. Beyerlein, and J. Crepeau, "Impact of self-directed learning modules on preparing students to take the FE exam," in 2023 ASEE Annu. Conf. & Expo., Baltimore, MD, USA, Jun 2023.[11] K. Bower and K. Brannan, "Implementing self directed problem based learning in a multidisciplinary environmental engineering capstone class," in 2005 ASEE Annual Conf., Portland, OR, Jun. 2005, pp. 1-12, doi: 10.18260/1-2--15030[12] W. Zheng, H. Shih, H., and Y.-L Mo, "The integration of cognitive instructions and problem/project based learning into the civil engineering curriculum to cultivate creativity and self directed

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 4 - Assessments: Grading and deadlines

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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real worldmuch more flexible than their artificial course deadlines, but by holding these rigid deadlinesthey were preventing students from learning to manage their time and projects [4]. Anotherauthor realized that being compassionate about deadlines builds community with the studentsand that some of the best work was turned in after the deadline [7]. Fairness was a concern, asstudents who turned in things late had more time to work on them and consider the problem.However, they conceded that few if any students complained about flexible deadlines beingunfair.Deadlines and DiversityIn a 2016 article, Boucher framed rigid deadlines as contributing to student stress and imposingunfair consequences on the most vulnerable students [8]. For

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gokce Akcayir, University of Alberta; Marnie V Jamieson, University of Alberta; Kristian Basaraba, University of Alberta; Duncan Buchanan, University of Alberta; Qingna Jin; Mijung Kim, University of Alberta; Janelle McFeetors, University of Alberta; Kerry Rose, University of Alberta

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graduate students most of whom havecompleted an undergraduate engineering degree requiring the completion of a capstone teamdesign project. This experience can be pivotal in the transition from the role and identity of anengineering student to that of an engineer in training [20]. Metacognitive skills and experiencesfacilitate student development as students reflect on their experiences and make sense of it.Metacognitive skills and experience play a pivotal role in the liminal space where identitytransitions occur. GTAs have made a transition from undergraduate engineering student toengineer in training, engineer and/or graduate student depending on their career arc. Irrespectiveof their stage of engineering identity development, they are in the