Conference Session

Mentoring

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terri Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marsha Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Susan Zhou, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Women in Engineering

. Page 13.733.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integrated research, education, and outreach experiences for undergraduates at Worcester Polytechnic InstituteAbstractResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs, such as those supported by theNational Science Foundation (NSF), provide an excellent tool to help recruit and retain femalesand underrepresented minorities in engineering, which is crucial to our nation’s economicsurvival. Integrated research, education, and outreach experiences were offered for 8-9 femalesand underrepresented minorities per year in a Bioengineering REU at Worcester PolytechnicInstitute, over a three-year period. The goals of our program were to provide inquiry

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Dahlmann, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Maria Elsner, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Nicole Natho, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Christian Schroeder, Technische Universitaet Berlin

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Women in Engineering

. modern educationalstrategies or gender-sensitive concepts. Courses can be designed that are based on project-oriented collaborative work, encouraging students to acquire social competencies, presentation ornegotiating techniques. Also mentorship programs comparable to those in the US can beestablished, supporting a close connection between students and academic staff. This can lead toa better integration of undergraduates into research and business processes and thus additionallymotivate students.However, despite these opportunities, many universities in Germany still try to simply converttheir old curricula into the new format without adapting the contents to the new module-basedapproach. A complete re-design of a curriculum is a rare exception

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joye Jepson, Antioch University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

incorporate research and hands-on exercises up-front inthe curriculum, instead of just lectures and theories.[8,43,51] Additionally, the curriculum andfaculty should reference diverse populations in the examples used; women and minorities shouldbe incorporated into references, lectures, readings, and other course work.[8]Diversity in ExperienceFinally, enhanced global awareness and experience are critical if the U.S. is to maintain an equalfooting with the rest of the world in engineering. Many countries are working on ensuringquality engineering education and diversification. Global awareness would ensure anappreciation of different cultures and business practices. To guarantee that the U.S. remainscompetitive, STEM fields have to be seen as

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia; Ashley Babcock, University of Georgia; David Gattie, University of Georgia-Athens

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-1296: THE ENGINEERING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A PROPOSEDMODELNadia Kellam, University of Georgia Nadia Kellam is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Her research involves an integration of systems and engineering ecology with engineering education, resulting in a deeper understanding of student learning through a complexity lens. In particular, she is developing the Ecological Inspiration for Engineering Education research program, which involves an innovative approach of borrowing concepts from healthy, ecological systems and applying these to engineering education systems. Ecological concepts such as distributed cognition, systems

Conference Session

Focus on High School Girls in Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Michelle Shafer, Mt Notre Dame High School; Brian Lien, Princeton High School; Carolyn Rost, Mother of Mercy High School

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-919: FROM 0 TO 60 IN 1 YEAREugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene is an Academic Director in the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He is the project leader of a collaboration to develop and deliver pre-eengineering to high schools. Eugene also manages the college's accelerated engineering degree programs.Michelle Shafer, Mt Notre Dame High School Michelle is a degreed Biomedical Engineer who now teaches science at Mt Notre Dame High School near Cincinnati.Brian Lien, Princeton High School Brian Lien teaches technology education classes at Princeton High School near Cincinnati.Carolyn Rost, Mother of Mercy High School Carolyn teaches science and serves

Conference Session

Potpourri II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Waterfall, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Elizabeth Albrecht, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

an ABET EAC program evaluator in Electrical Engineering. Page 13.402.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developmental Advising – Exploring the Boundaries What are appropriate, caring limits?AbstractIt is generally recognized that developmental advising is a key component for studentretention and academic success. Yet faculty advisors may feel inadequately prepared to dosuch advising for what they think are very good reasons. Academic advisors in engineeringhave backgrounds in technology, industry, and curriculum but may forget that they havedeveloped life skills from which

Conference Session

The Pipeline

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tania Monterastelli, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Women in Engineering

industrial experience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering principles. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development.Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Julia Ross is Professor and Chair of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her technical research interests are in the area of cellular engineering. In particular, her work focuses on bacterial adhesion to physiological surfaces. In addition, she maintains an active research program in curriculum development with a focus on workforce

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-2650: COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS: DOESGENDER MAKE A DIFFERENCE?Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R. ANDERSON-ROWLAND, PhD, is the PI of three academic scholarship programs and a fourth program for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University from 1993-2004. She received the ASEE Minorities Award 2006, the SHPE Educator of the Year 2005, and won the Narional Engineering Award in 2003, the highest honor given by AAES. In 2002 she was named the Distinguished Engineering Educator by the Society of

Conference Session

The Pipeline

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Mary Ann Sheline, Grand Valley State University; Margo Dill, Grand Valley State University; Jessica Noble, Grand Valley State University

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Women in Engineering

received the SME Outstanding Young Engineer Award.Mary Ann Sheline, Grand Valley State University Mary Ann Sheline is Director of the Regional Math and Science Center at Grand Valley State University and has been involved with K-12 science education for 45 years as an elementary, middle and secondary science teacher, college instructor, and administrator. She has taught biology, chemistry and earth science at a variety of grade levels. She has experience developing curriculum and administering collaborative programs such as the National Science Foundation’s Teacher in Industry Program, National Science Olympiad Tournament and is presently Co PI of a Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant. Mrs

Conference Session

Focus on Under-Represented Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Donohue, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia; Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia

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Women in Engineering

the 114th ASEE Conference and Exposition (2007).51. Howles, T., “Work in Progress - Learning Community and Active Learning Study,” Proceedings of the 37th Frontiers in Education Conference (2007), pp. F4G-1 - F4G-2.52. Titus-Becker, K.; Rajala, S.; Bottomley, L.; Raubenheimer, D.; Cohen, J.; Bullett, K.; Grant, S.; Payton, F.C.; Kirby, B.; Kirkman, A.; Krause, W.; and Thomas, C., “An Integrated Living And Learning Community for First And Second Year Undergraduate Women in Science and Engineering,” Proceedings of the 114th ASEE Conference and Exposition (2007).53. Grose, T.K., “Booting Up,” PRISM: American Society for Engineering Education, 16(1), September 2006, pp. 26 – 31

Conference Session

At The Institutional Level

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy Loveless-Morris, University of Washington; Priti Mody-Pan; Robert Embrey, Highline Community College; Kali Kuwada, Seattle Central Community College; Marisela Mendoza, Columbia Basin College; Robert Olsen, Washington State University; Eve Riskin, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

participate in an engineering transfer curriculum inorder to be tracked.Another positive feature of the partnership’s data is that it allows the partnership to studyrecruitment and retention beyond one point in time. Longitudinal data collection and evaluationare not without challenges, however. An inherent challenge of evaluating long term research isthat it does not usually produce short term outcomes. External funding usually allows multipleinstitutions to work together on a common goal. External funding, such as, grant foundations,often have timelines and measureable outcomes attached to their funding. Although, thecollaboration among partners provides rich data that will produce positive future impact, thisimpact cannot always be demonstrated in