Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Smith, K., Sheppard, S., Johnson, D., & Johnson, R. 2005. Pedagogies ofenvironment engagement: classroom-based practices. Journal of Engineering Education,support learning? 94(1), 87-101.CAP Course ThemesThe backward design approach to course development outlined by Wiggins and McTighe1provided the structure of the CAP course. The backward design approach is described asbeginning the course design process with the end in mind. For example, Wiggins & MicTigherecommend that course development follow three stages:  Stage 1: Identify desired outcomes and curricular priorities (content)  Stage 2: Identify acceptable evidence of student learning (assessment)  Stage 3: Plan and develop instructional

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathalia De Souza, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michaella Ochotorena, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lauren Anne Cooper, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #32966Sudden Shift to Online Learning: COVID-19’s Impact on EngineeringStudent ExperiencesMs. Nathalia De Souza, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Nathalia De Souza is a second-year Aerospace Engineering student (B.S.) at California Polytechnic Uni- versity, San Luis Obispo. She obtained her A.A. in Math and Science at West Hills College, Lemoore in 2019. Nathalia currently works as a research assistant for the Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering De- partment and is also pursuing a minor in Ethnic Studies. Her engineering education interests include researching the gap in performance and between

Conference Session

SD Technical Session: Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Colleen Marie Croyle, The Ohio State Univeristy ; Alison N. Snyder; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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to pursue it in the future as it seems to be apromising line of work with great potential. If we did not venture out of our comfort zones forthis project, we may not have uncovered our interesting results. Page 24.496.11Additionally, we would like to offer recommendations to recent graduates of Ph.D. programs inengineering education. First, when applying to jobs be opened minded and never give up. Basedon the results of our work, many individuals outside of the engineering education communitystill do not understand what engineering education is or the value that engineering educationdegree holders bring to the academic setting. With that

Conference Session

Interactive Panel on Improving the Experiences of Marginalized Students on Engineering Design Teams

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education, Electrical and Computer, Engineering Libraries, First-Year Programs, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Student, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering, Women in Engineering

experiences.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring com- munication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joan Giblin, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mehmet Ergezer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #21949Work in Progress - the Undergraduate Perspective: How to Survive an Un-dergraduate Engineering ProgramBryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology Bryon Kucharski is an undergraduate Computer Engineering student from Wentworth Institute of Tech- nology who will graduate in August of 2018. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, Bryon will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science where he plans to focus on Artificial Intelligence.Prof. Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor Carpenter is an Assistant Professor at the Wentworth

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Virginia Lea Ferguson, Mechanical Engineering; University of Colorado; Boulder, CO; Alyssa Nicole Berg, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #6667Am I a Boss or a Coach? Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates inResearchMs. Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, whose work examines and develops initiatives to encourage more students, especially women, into the eld of engineering. Currently, Tsai’s research focuses on understanding the dynamics of how status and prestige are constructed among novice engineers.Dr. Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Daria Kotys-Schwartz is the Design Center Colorado Co-Director and an Instructor in the

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beau Vezino, University of Arizona; Alexander M Alvarez, University of Arizona Department of Biomedical Engineering; Byron Hempel, University of Arizona; Christina Julianne Loera, University of Arizona; Samantha Davidson, University of Arizona; Savannah Boyd, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

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Arizona Byron Hempel is a PhD graduate student at the University of Arizona, having received his B.S. in Chem- istry at the University of Kentucky and Masters in the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Depart- ment at the University of Arizona. Working under Dr. Paul Blowers, Byron is focusing on improving the classroom environment in higher education by working in the flipped classroom. He is a University Fellow, a Mindful Ambassador, and Chair of the Graduate Student Working Group for the ASEE Chapter at the University of Arizona. In his ”free time” he enjoys rock climbing.Ms. Christina Julianne Loera, University of ArizonaSamantha Davidson, University of ArizonaMs. Savannah Boyd, University of Arizona Graduate

Conference Session

Student-led Research on Engineering Education - Quantitative Methodologies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Roger Haase, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #14737The Impact of Museum OutreachMr. Mark Roger Haase, University of Cincinnati Mark Haase is currently completing his PhD in Chemical Engineering. His research is focused on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocarbon materials, especially carbon nanotube arrays exhibiting the property known as spinnability. Mark has been involved with teaching since starting his graduate work, developing laboratory experiences and lesson content pertaining to nanotechnology. He is outreach work enters around introducing people, especially youth, to nanotechnology concepts. c

Conference Session

Student Division Early Introduction to Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md Tarique Hasan Khan, Wayne State University; Kamyar Raoufi, Oregon State University; Kijung Park, Iowa State Univerisity; Tasnia Reza; Carolyn E Psenka, Wayne State University; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Karl R. Haapala, Oregon State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University

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Paper ID #19011Development of learning modules for sustainable life cycle product design: aconstructionist approachMd Tarique Hasan Khan, Wayne State University Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Wayne State UniversityMr. Kamyar Raoufi, Oregon State UniversityDr. Kijung Park, Iowa State Univerisity Kijung Park is a postdoctoral research associate in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Iowa State University. He earned Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State. His research interests include network science applications to product family evolution, modeling

Conference Session

Technical Session: Pedagogical Strategies and Classroom Techniques for Teaching Assistants

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Pennsylvania; Julie Schafer McGurk, University of Pennsylvania; Emily R. Elliott, University of Pennsylvania; Ursula J. Williams, University of Pennsylvania; Leann Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #11750Facilitating the Transition of a Traditional Engineering Course to a Struc-tured, Active, In-Class Learning Environment as a Teaching AssistantSarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Pennsylvania Sarah I. Rooney is a Ph.D. candidate in the Bioengineering department at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her B.S.E. (2009) and M.S.E. (2010) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).Dr. Julie Schafer McGurk, University of Pennsylvania Julie McGurk is an Associate Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her B.S. in

Conference Session

Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University

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relationship and interplay among the three members of the sub-team, and with this goal in mind, I decided to conduct a focus group rather than individualinterviews (Procedural Validation, Process Reliability). This follow-up focus group serves as akey data source for one chapter of my dissertation. I would have the thick, rich descriptions ofthese three students’ cross-disciplinary development without this additional data source(Procedural Validation, Communicative Validation).ConclusionThroughout this audit trail, I have shared my real, raw process of conducting a qualitativedissertation study in engineering education. I have included challenges I faced, set backs I had toovercome, and decision points that emerged while I was entrenched

Conference Session

Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Anna Danielle Newley, Sonoran Schools; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Paper ID #18707EEGRC Poster: Improving Pre-service Elementary Teachers’ Nature of En-gineering Views with the Use of EV3 RoboticsMr. Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Erdogan Kaya is a PhD student in science education at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is work- ing as a graduate assistant and teaching science methods courses. Prior to beginning the PhD program, he received his MS degree in computer science and engineering. He coached robotics teams and was awarded several grants that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). He has been volunteering in many education outreach programs

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alaa Abdalla, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech ; Jennifer M Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #29948Paper: Exploring How Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Students SpendTheir Time Inside and Outside of the Classroom (WIP)Alaa Abdalla, Virginia Tech Alaa Abdalla is a first year PhD student in Engineering Education with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Her primary research interests are culture and identity, teaching and learning, and design of learning spaces. Her ultimate career goal is to bring together engineering, education, and design thinking.Dr. Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech Nicole is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Prior to

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew H. Phillips, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #34540Paper: A Review of Personality Type Theory in STEM Education andImplications for First-Year Engineering Teaching AssistantsAndrew H. Phillips, The Ohio State University Andrew Phillips graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University in May 2016 with a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and with Honors Research Distinction and again in December 2018 with an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. His engineering education interests include teaching assistants, first-year engineering, systematic

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alaa Abdalla, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Rinith Reghunath, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Midhat Javaid Zaidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Amy Hodges, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Paper ID #26150How to Approach Learning: Engineering Students’ Perceptions of Project-based and Problem-based Learning at an International Branch Campus inthe Middle EastMiss Alaa Abdalla, Texas A&M University at Qatar Alaa Abdalla is a mechanical engineering student, class of 2019, at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Besides engineering she enjoys learning theoretical Math and Physics concepts. She pursued a minor in mathematics alongside her bachelor’s degree. She is also actively involved in writing and reading initiatives on campus. Currently, she is working on her undergraduate research thesis that looks at the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael L.W. Jones, PhD Candidate Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

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with like-minded students.PBL* team members often spend considerable time and energy towards this pursuit – at times to Page 23.625.3the detriment of their other academic or social commitments.. This sacrifice is only made  possible due to the intrinsic personal connection the student has to the project, and the socialbonds and sense of belonging that results from working with similarly engaged students. Non-participants may look upon such commitment as extraordinary, odd, or perhaps both. There areclearly easier ways to muddle through an engineering degree. But the transformative nature ofsuch commitment arguably makes a far greater imprint and

Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Kim LaScola Needy P.E., University of Arkansas; Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development, Engineering Leadership Development Division, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

Paper ID #15160Listening and NegotiationDr. Janet Callahan, Boise State University Janet Callahan is Professor and Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Callahan received her Ph.D. in Materials Science, her M.S. in Metallurgy, and her B.S. in Chemical En- gineering from the University of Connecticut. Her research interests include institutional change, women in engineering, mathematics, and materials science and engineering.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Mary Besterfield-Sacre is an Associate Professor and Fulton C. Noss Faculty Fellow in Industrial

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexis Rae Walsh, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah E. Norris, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Nathaniel Blalock, Enlite Research Group Led by Dr. Faber: University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Daniel Patrick Mountain, University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Paper ID #33597Exploring the Team Dynamics of Undergraduate Engineering Virtual TeamsDuring the Rapid Transition Online Due to COVID-19Miss Alexis Rae Walsh, University of Tennessee at Knoxville In May 2021, Alexis completed her fourth year at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, earning a B.S. in Honors Industrial Engineering with a minor in Reliability & Maintainability Engineering. Beginning in July, Alexis will be starting her career as a Technical Solutions Engineer for Epic Systems.Ms. Sarah E. Norris, University of Tennessee, Knoxville I am majoring in Aerospace Engineering with course work in computer science

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Erin J. McCave, University of Houston; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Courtney S. Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Paper ID #28658I graduated, now what?: An overview of the academic EngineeringEducation Research job field and search process.Dr. Erin J McCave, University of Houston Erin is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. She joined the University of Houston after completing a postdoctoral/lecturer position split between the General Engineering program and the Engineering & Science Education Department and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University. Erin’s research interests include preparing students for their sophomore year, minority student engineering

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James G. Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

an awareness and understanding about nanotechnology to the business andentrepreneurial community in the State of North Carolina. The central objective of the Master ofScience in Nanoengineering degree program is to produce such trained nanoengineers for NorthCarolina businesses and manufacturing operations. Nanoengineering is an evolving field for the21st century, a discipline that drives many engineering and science activities, the impact andassociated technologies that will draw the industries of future growth as well as draw mostcreative minds. The educational programs of JSNN and the Masters program in nanoengineeringwill drive the associated knowledge based economy. We believe this program will strengthen existing undergraduate

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Daniel P. Bumblauskas, University of Missouri, Columbia; Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies, Student

other than engineeringeducation and STEM education. Therefore, it is necessary to consider other possible sources forthe rise in student involvement in the field of engineering education.In parallel with the development of engineering education and STEM education degreeprograms, the engineering education community has been exposed to an emergence of student-focused activities within ASEE. These activities range from the growth of ASEE studentchapters to the development of the ASEE Student Constituent Committee.ASEE student chapters originated in 1993 when graduate students and faculty from PurdueUniversity established the first chapter with the following objectives in mind: - to mentor graduate students interested in engineering

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidra Gibeault, California State University, Los Angeles; Joseph D. Iorio, California State University, Los Angeles; Jorge Diego Santillan, California State University, Los Angeles AUV; He Shen, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Tufenkjian P.E., California State University, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #26538Practical Application of Robotics Competition for STEM EducationSidra Gibeault, California State University, Los Angeles Sidra is an Undergraduate Student in Electrical Engineering at Cal State LA. She currently serves as the president of the Robosub student organization, the events coordinator for the Biomedical Engineering Society, and is an active member of the microfluidics and point-of-care diagnostics research lab of Dr. Frank Gomez. Her research interests include computer vision and biomedical applications of artificial intelligence.Joseph D. Iorio, California State University, Los Angeles Joseph

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelby Buffington, Syracuse University; Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Alexander Johnson, Syracuse University; Katy Pieri, Syracuse University; Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University

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Paper ID #22227Soft Skills Boot Camp: Designing a Three-day Student-run Seminar andWorkshop Series for Graduate StudentsMs. Shelby Buffington, Syracuse UniversityDr. Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University Ryan Falkenstein-Smith is a recent Ph.D. graduate from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace En- gineering at Syracuse University. His research interests include ion transport membranes, carbon capture technology, and greenhouse gas control. Additionally, Ryan is highly invested in engineering education research, mainly finding innovative ways to improve student learning capabilities. His current work in

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Reflections and Advice on the Educational Process

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Matthew A. Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Doctorate Journey: Mapping perceptions of the PhD processAbstractDuring a special session at the Frontiers in Education conference in 2013, presenters used an analogy tothe fantasy book/movie series The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien1 framed by identity-trajectorytheory to explore the pathway to receiving a PhD2. At the start of the session, participants were asked tocreate a map of the PhD process keeping the following questions in mind: Who are the players and howdo they relate to each other?; What are the milestones?; and What are the events that impact theoutcomes?Using the participant-created maps as well as original analogy elements, this paper explores the elementsof identity

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Samaniego, United States Air Force; Martin Span III, United States Air Force

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Student

Paper ID #26833Tips and Tricks for a More Effective You: Lessons Learned From a USAFACadetMr. Alexander Samaniego, United States Air Force Alexander is a second class cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, originally from San Diego, CA, who is working towards a bachelors of science in systems engineering.Martin Span III, United States Air Force Trae is the Deputy Director of the Systems Engineering Program and Instructor of Systems Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is commissioned as Captain in the United States Air Force (USAF). In his role as Deputy Director

Conference Session

Technical Session: Student Experience & Perspectives

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Daniel Baldwin; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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in Science Technology,Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines, the affective domain has been demonstrated to havea significant impact on student performance and learning outcomes8,9. This is especially true interms of student motivation and self regulation10-12. Speer examined the impact held beliefs hadon actual practice with mathematics instructors13 and Singer examined the teaching paradigms ofcollege faculty on instructional practices14. With these results in mind, this work is viewed as thefirst step of assessing both student and teaching assistant held beliefs and perceptions about thecharacteristics of an effective teaching assistant. The objective of the study is to examine theseperceptions and assess any potential differences

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dipanjan Saha, Texas A&M University

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Student

approach, called the content-centered or the list of topics approach, theinstructor consults one or more textbooks and makes a list of important topics to be covered duringthe semester. Subsequently the time to be allotted to each topic and the number and types of testsare decided. This approach is simple for the instructor. However, it does not address the big pictureof how the course contents fit into the program students are enrolled in, and what students shouldlearn so they are better prepared for the following courses and career paths. Being mindful of thisbig picture is very important for an instructor in an undergraduate aerospace engineering program.Therefore, for the flight dynamics class the author used the second approach, called the

Conference Session

Technical Session: Professional Development Opportunities for Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen A. Harper, The Ohio State University; Hannah Christine Zierden, The Ohio State University; Kevin Robert Wegman; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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component selection and everything in between.”Ten of the students reported improved professional skills. While some just generally mentionedteamwork or communications, several gave specific examples of management-level skills. Someexamples of these were the ability to break a large project into smaller pieces, to manage a teamof software engineers, and to “let go and delegate tasks.”Career ImplicationsTAs were also asked about how their participation helped them in their search for employment,be it a fulltime job, a co-op, or an internship. Thirteen of the TAs said their participation in thedesign project development helped them in their job search. Keeping in mind that 8 of therespondents were in their first term of working on the project and 4

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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/ anthropological researcher focused on equity in engineering, but a combination of showing up in a PhD and taking teaching roles, observing educational culture, and reading what the literature said and didn’t say about these topics, cemented this focus for me. I’d say stay open to those types of surprises in the first year or so of the PhD and you’ll make sure you can align your research areas with passion areas that connect to important topics for the field.9“Don’t compare yourself to colleagues / See your colleagues as allies not enemies.” This one is hard for me, I think I suffer from a tendency to compare myself, for a sense of peace of mind that I am doing ok (but “ok” tends to mean better than others). But

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #6715Examining the Skills and Methods of Graduate Student Mentors in an Un-dergraduate Research SettingMr. Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette Benjamin Ahn is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.E. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of New South Wales Australia, and a M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University. His research interests include identifying effective mentoring skills in undergraduate research settings, exploring leadership develop- ment of undergraduates, and determining professional