Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Shawn Israel PT, DPT, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

alternative switches can be used to activate the toy, as shown in Figure 1. Becausethis process 1) involves hands-on engineering concepts and skills, 2) has a clear and immediatesocietal impact related to cognitive and physical development, 3) can be conducted in a shorttime frame (approximately 1.5 hours), 4) is relatively affordable (~$5/student), and 5) isportable/can be conducted in a variety of locations, we believe that toy adaptation is a feasibleand promising outreach method to promote the engagement of underrepresented students inengineering.Previous studies from other groups have found that toy adaptation is a useful method to increasefirst-year engineering students’ understanding of the field of engineering, and the connectionbetween

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audrey Boklage; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Anna Montana Cirell, Arizona State University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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of individuals from underrepresentedgroups to be overrepresented at community colleges compared to the U.S. population,community colleges continue to be overlooked as a means of increasing diversity in theuniversity setting.Over the last decade, articulation agreements have been developed between community collegesand 4-year institutions to enable more seamless transitions from community colleges toBachelor’s degrees. However, in contrast to the more than 81% of community college studentsdesire at least a Bachelor’s degree, only 33% of community college undergraduates actuallytransfer to a 4-year institution within six years [1], [2]. That indicates potentially a 50% missedopportunity to transition demonstrative talent to the pursuit of a

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

students’ SL skills and better prepare themfor careers in the construction industry. In the long-term, a more SL Built Environmentworkforce will have improved abilities and be better prepared to make evidence-based decisionsthat will transform global built environments.IntroductionUndergraduate education should provide students with knowledge and experiences that willshape their capability and confidence in scientific reasoning and making evidence-baseddecisions that will advance progress made by organizations engaged in engineering,construction, infrastructure, and the built environment [1- 4]. The United States is one of thenations that believes that it is important for its leaders and citizens to be scientifically literate. Ascientifically

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Anna Montana Cirell, Arizona State University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Audrey Boklage, Arizona State University

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the engineering identity development ofstudents. We are currently midway in our data collection and analysis phases of the project, alsoknown as the ‘making the data’ phase of our project [1]. In this paper, we will describe ourpreliminary work and focus the discussion on lessons learned. We will conclude the paper withbrief descriptions of three journal articles in preparation or press, as we wrap up the ‘making thedata’ phase of our project.IntroductionThe lack of diversity in engineering environments sends a message opposite of inclusion andopportunity for all [2]. In a study of students leaving engineering, students reported a lack ofidentity or a sense of belonging to be more significant than academic issues [3]. Within bothformal and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrah Fayyaz, Concordia University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Figures 1, 2, and 3below. 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Initially correct or half Initially correct or half Initially incorrect, later Initially incorrect, stayed correct, stayed correct correct, later not completely or partially incorrect or half correct retained correct Figure 1. Percentage of students with respect to their performance in Question 1 4 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Initially correct or half Initially correct or half Initially incorrect, later Initially incorrect

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derrick James Satterfield, University of Nevada, Reno; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University; Miguel Rodriguez, Florida International University; Beverly Ma, University of Nevada, Reno; Jacqueline Doyle; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Geoff Potvin, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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their undergraduate career, and navigate the culture of engineering.Within engineering culture, the formation of identity has been shown to be important in theretention of students [1]. The past decade of engineering education has focused heavily onimproving students’ development of an engineering identity, which has been shown to affectboth students path into college and how they proceed through college [2]–[6]. These resultsillustrate the importance of developing an identity; however, this development process can bedifficult. For example, having a metric for comparison to what constitutes an engineer isimportant and yet Tonso [7] described how students view engineers as, “a mythic persona thattranscended the mundane.” This quote not only

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Ou, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

succeed in their field of study, 38.7% ofstudents had a stronger sense of belonging to the school’s community, and 67.7% of studentswere more confident about learning effectively on their own. Furthermore, a 12.7% increase wasobserved in the number of students who scored more than 80 points on a 100-point final exam,and a 20.8% decrease was observed in those who scored less than 60 points on the exam.I. INTRODUCTIONRecent studies have identified transparent assignments—that is, assignments with a clearlydefined purpose, clearly specified tasks, and well-defined criteria for success [1]—as a simple,replicable teaching-intervention technique that enhances students’ success. [2] reported that thebenefits of transparent assignments are especially

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Andrew L. Gillen, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Lin Tan, Virginia Tech; Isabel S. Bradburn, Virginia Tech

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. Importantly, our project focuses on a specific section of the pathway to anengineering career and explores variation across subpopulations and local contexts. Moreover,rather than focusing on single interventions, we frame our research holistically to understandhow the variety of potential gatekeepers might be re-positioned or trained to support a morediverse population of students who choose to enroll in postsecondary engineering programs.The overarching research question that we seek to answer is as follows:Where and why are there demographic variations across high schools in the proportion ofstudents who fit an engineering academic profile but do not enroll in an engineering major?We break that question into the following sub-questions:1. How do

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Phillips, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

EEundergraduate program. The vision presented in this work will certainly have similarities tocurriculum development at other institutions, where we believe that primary distinguishingfactors are the establishment of relevance at an early stage of the curriculum, and development ofabilities to solve cross-disciplinary challenges with high complexity.Background and MotivationsThe current EE curriculum at most institutions is traditional in providing a rigorous educationgrounded in the fundamentals of the discipline and then providing depth in sub-disciplines of thefield. However, EE enrollments are declining [1], both nationally and at the University ofMichigan (UM), and the undergraduate student population is predominantly male and white orAsian

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University

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mentors, developing and reviewingstudent applications, interviewing and training site leaders and mentors, and working withcommunity partners (e.g., schools and corporate partners). The next step of expansion will beconducted through a research-to-practice based partnership with Virginia Tech and PurdueUniversity under the project title, Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Elementary SchoolAfrican Americans, Hispanics, and Girls by Scaling up Summer Engineering Experiences. Thepartnership is guided by two objectives:(1) Evaluate the proposed program’s success at influencing STEM-related academic and career identity, conceptual knowledge, and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.(2) Generate evidence and a greater understanding of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacey E. Tucker-Kulesza, Kansas State University; Grace J. Liang, Kansas State University; Eric J. Fitzsimmons, Kansas State University; Jeff Zacharakis, Kansas State University

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State University Jeff Zacharakis is a professor of adult learning and leadership in the Department of Educational Leader- ship. His areas of research include leader and organizational development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Investigating the role of social responsibility on veteran student retentionIntroductionThis study addresses national initiatives to increase and diversify the engineering workforce [1][2]. According to the findings from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Workshop onEnhancing Post-9/11 Veteran Educational Benefits, the current veteran student population holdsthe greatest potential to increase representation

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Blain Christen; Trevor J. Thornton, Arizona State University; Karen S. Anderson, Arizona State University; Michael Goryll, Arizona State University; Hany M. Arafa, Arizona State University; Uday Shankar Shanthamallu, Arizona State University; Erica S. Forzani, Arizona State University; Heather M. Ross, Arizona State University; Wendy M. Barnard; Sule Ozev

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

design. The site will recruit and train nine undergraduate students each summer andengage them in research endeavors on the design of sensors including student training inmathematical methods for extracting information from sensor systems. The program waslaunched in 2017, and nine undergraduate research projects advised by a team of faculty advisorsstarted in the summer. The projects embedded REU students in tasks whose focus was to designsensors and interpret their data by studying and programming appropriate machine learningalgorithms. The paper describes the technical details of the research activities and summarizesan independent assessment of the projects and learning experiences.1. IntroductionUndergraduate research projects, assessments

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University; Andrew McKittrick, Kansas State University; Shangxian Wang, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. He directs the KSU Medical Com- ponent Design Laboratory, a facility partially funded by the National Science Foundation that provides resources for the research and development of distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medi- cal monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S. Ziker, SRI International; Clay Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T University ; Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University

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base regarding effectivestrategies for enhancing STEM educational opportunities for minority males, and webinars. Theproject partners have also created a roadmap for a NIC to address the challenges describedabove. This paper describes a work in progress and will provides an update on the NIC to thebroader engineering community.BackgroundMinority males are underrepresented in STEM careers in comparison to their numbers in thegeneral population. As shown in Figure 1, Black males are 5.6% of the US population but only2.9% of the engineering workforce. In comparison, white males are 31.8% of the US population,but are overrepresented in the engineering workforce at 63.5%. Disparities betweenrepresentation in the S & E workforce versus the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock J. LaMeres, Montana Engineering Education Research Center; Jessi L. Smith, Montana State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, et al., 2017; Bardi, et al., 2003;Priniski, et al., 2017). Thus, prosocial goal congruity, especially as a function of work-goalaffordances, can spur motivation of all students, but especially those currently underrepresentedin the engineering workforce (Thoman et al., 2015). Figure 1. Goal-Congruency ModelThe engineering profession is often misperceived as not affording prosocial value. Indeed,engineering embodies the stereotype of individuals working in isolation with a singular focus ontechnology (Cheryan, et al., 2013; 2015). While there are certainly parts of engineering thatinvolve working alone, 21st century engineering problems are predominantly solved by teamsworking collaboratively to create

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Shelley Glimcher, North Carolina State University; Daniel P. Kelly, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

currently being pilot tested under the Active Learning Modules toSupport Problem-Based Learning: Effects on Engineering Retention and Academic Outcomes ofAt-Risk Students project funded through the National Science Foundation IUSE Program(Award # 1725874) to refine through evidence-based process outcomes.IntroductionAn engineering graphics course is important for the development of visualization abilities,communication in engineering settings, and provides foundational skill needed in subsequentengineering coursework [1], [2]. Like many introductory courses at the collegiate level,engineering graphics may be taught via a lecture-based format of instruction with studentsworking on assigned work outside of the classroom or in a large laboratory

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Yan, Nanjing Forestry University; Yujing Nie; Lin Li, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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activelyparticipating in learning and fostering their deep understanding of engineering statics anddynamics.Key words: The flipped classroom, collaborative learning, active flipped learning, AFLIntroductionTo increase student retention rate and academic performance，many STEM researchersbegin to investigate the flipped classroom in higher education[1]. The flipped classroom hasstudents watch prerecorded lecture videos before coming to class, and the classroom becomesthe place to solve problems and advance concepts. The fundamental idea behind flipping theclassroom is that more classroom time should be dedicated to active learning where theteacher can provide immediate feedback and assistance[2][3][4]. While flipped classroomappears promising in its ability to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Ann Maloney, Texas Tech University; Bingbing Li, California State University, Northridge; Meng Zhang, Kansas State University; Weilong Cong, Texas Tech University

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professionally.BackgroundAdditive manufacturing (AM) is a growing trend in both industry and academia [1-4]. Anytraining in AM thus necessarily focuses on preparing the country’s professional workforce for apossible renaissance of U.S. skilled manufacturing by creating new personnel proficient in it.This then creates an obvious goal for any college of engineering. AM is mainstream [1]; it hasthe potential to bring jobs back to the U.S. [2] and add to the nation’s global competitiveness [3-4]. Additive manufacturing is a class of manufacturing processes where material is deposited in alayer-by-layer fashion to fabricate a three-dimensional part directly from a computer-aideddesign model [5]. It was first demonstrated more than twenty-five years ago, but it hastransformed

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

throughexperimentation, analysis, and modeling. To prepare for teaching, most of us acquirethe same knowledge, except for a stint as teaching assistants; we receive almost notraining in how to impart it to students. Fortunately, there is now a well developedscience of human learning that has been very explicit in the ways in which studentsshould learn, and how teachers should teach (1, 2). Further, they address differentlearning styles (3, 4), focus explicitly on communication, teamwork, and leadershipskills (5, 6), and stress on educating students for life by helping them learn how tolearn. (5, 7)“Skilful engineering teachers” are those who are committed to the profession, and atthe same time, do possess knowledge in three domains: engineering knowledge (i.e

Conference Session

Technical Session III

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

BALRAJ SUBRA MANI, New Jersey Institute of Technology; I. Joga Rao, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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. FED-101 isintended to expose them to what to expect when they become an engineer in their chosendiscipline. No common curriculum across various universities dictates how such intendedoutcome would be delivered. Years ago, Mechanical Engineering Department at NJIT hadchosen to use 3Dimensional modeling using Creo Parametric 4.0 [1] solid modelling software,aka Pro/Engineer [1], Wildfire [1] in FED-101. Solid modelling is used as a design tool inmechanical product design. However, product design is not the only career path in MechanicalEngineering. From ideation to product realization, product design has many steps. Apart fromcompetency in product design, time management skills, hands on ability, intellectual-property-exploration skills

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine; Gregory N. Washington, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

applied project-based experiences among lower development, etc. In addition, lectures on entrepreneurshipdivision courses causes many students to lose interest and were integrated during Winter quarter to allow students toleave engineering during the first year, without understanding develop a business plan related to the quadcopter project.the importance of rigorous training in math and physical Lab sessions were designed for students to apply thesciences. Many programs implemented innovative first-year technical contents to their project and were co-instructed bycourses to enhance engineering curriculum and increase graduate teaching assistants and laboratory staff. Studentsstudent retention [1

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

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2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jessica Dolores Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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engineering programs “bookend” design competencies for engineering students, requiringthem to engage with open-ended design principles at the beginning and end of theirundergraduate degree programs. The rationale for most programs to introduce design in the firstyear has been validated by numerous engineering education and engineering design researchers.For example, first-year engineering programs can introduce tools (physical tools, software tools)that students will be required to use in subsequent courses; develop student comfort withreflection [1], [2] creativity [3], [4] and ambiguity in solving ill-structured problems [5], [6];introduce the design process [7], [8]; and serves to socialize engineering students in the habits ofmind and

Conference Session

Technical Session II

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Tiago R Forin, Rowan University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

’ experience within Freshmen Course.Motivations These assignments were developed as a means to create more inclusive materials forfreshmen students in Freshmen Course. In Riley and Claris’s work on inclusive practices, theyencourage faculty to expand students’ understanding of what engineering is and makeconnections on how it is socially relevant. [1] The author believed it was a good challenge toincorporate some of these suggestions into Freshmen Course. Two major examples that Rileyand Claris discusses is de-centering western civilization and showcasing different kinds ofengineers, particularly those who are underrepresented. Riley and Claris also mention howstudents should see the social implications of engineering so that engineering

Conference Session

Technical Session II

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Richard Tyler Cimino, ExEEd Department, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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addition of “an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility” as a requirement for ABET accreditation [1], there has been renewed interest in thescope and practice of ethics education in engineering curricula. While ethics education is nowmandated for accreditation, the form that education takes varies considerably with each program. Despite the increased awareness and codification of ethics into engineering education overthe last two decades, there is continual debate about the efficacy of ethics education and the abilityof educators to make a positive impact on students’ moral development [2]. At least one prominentstudy [3] has documented skepticism amongst faculty with respect to the (positive) nature andinfluence of the

Conference Session

Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University Fort Wayne; Kimberly Warren O'Connor, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; S. Scott Moor P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Sara Marie Thomas

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retention. Some are difficult for educators to addresssuch as family support, a student’s minority status, socio-economic status, etc [1]. However,other areas such as a student’s engagement in the campus community [2][3], relationships withother students [1], and understanding how to use campus resources[3], are addressable withinintroductory courses. For this project, researchers present preliminary results from a studydesigned to increase student retention in a first-year engineering program by implementingcourse activities that encourage students to become engaged in the campus community and betterunderstand how to use existing campus resources.The pilot study occurred during the fall 2017 semester at a regional university that catersprimarily

Conference Session

Technical Session I

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University

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them to resources, experiential opportunities, and to eachother. Below are detailed programming descriptions of events and activities that are madeavailable to all first-year undergraduate engineering students. 1. Professional Mentoring Mentoring is a program provided by corporate partners to first-year undergraduate students on a voluntary basis for one academic semester. Mentoring promotes the development of skills and knowledge, both for personal development and for career exploration. Corporate mentors assist with resume reviews, mock interviews, provide advice on how to gain valuable experience through professional student organization membership and how to secure resume building experiential opportunities

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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2017 and 2018. In addition, two student teams presented their work at the 2017ASEE Zone II Conference and one team, composed of engineering students and an art student,presented a design solution at the spring 2018 ASEE SE Conference.Project Substantiation and ImportanceIn the 1980’s, research introduced that disability is socially created rather than rooted in theindividual [1]. More recent studies indicate that persons with disabilities may move through aprocess of seven types of identities: isolated affirmation, apathy, resignation, situationalidentification, affirmation, crusadership, and normalization [2]. Studies also indicate that the arts,including the visual arts, can be a tool to aid transition through these identities to enhance

Conference Session

Technical Session II

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Jenahvive K. Morgan, Michigan State University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

management, design and creativity, engineeringcommunication, engineering as a career, ethics, and engineering estimations and calculationswith an emphasis on unit conversions. Grit is also a topic covered in the course with reference tothe retention of the students in the college of engineering, through to their completion of theengineering degree.Material pertaining to grit was introduced in the course and then an examination of how thismaterial may have increased student grit was conducted. Duckworth et al. (2007) [1] created atwo-factor, twelve item, self-reporting measure of grit. The foundation of this study was basedon the theory of grit as a compound trait. This compound trait was comprised of stamina in twodimensions, and these dimensions

Conference Session

Technical Session I

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2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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the college experience of first-generation students who participate in the First-Generation Program and those who do not. Theauthors would like to incorporate some of the activities from the First-Generation Program intoother programs to help other first-generation students.IntroductionWest Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is a school with approximately1600 students that heavily recruits from the local area (historically Montgomery, WV andcurrently Beckley, WV) [1]. Approximately 35% of the student population of WVU Tech arefirst-generation and 66% are either first-generation or low income. Of the students admitted inFall 2017, only 19.38% had a general ACT score above 23 [1]. The goal of this research is toidentify and

Conference Session

Technical Session V

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Aubrey Wigner, Michigan State University; Megan K Halpern, Michigan State University; Isaac Record, Michigan State University

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in their ability to succeed and a sense of isolation cited as major factors. Women, firstgeneration college students, underrepresented minorities and students from low-income familiesare most at risk for leaving STEM fields [1]. One way to address non-persistence among theabove groups is to equip students with the psychological tools needed to succeed. One such toolis the growth mindset, a conceptualization of one’s own learning ability and intelligence as afluid quality capable of growing through work, failure, and iteration [2]. For underrepresentedgroups in STEM this vision of intelligence as fluid runs counter to the myths (implicit theories)many students internalize that they are either naturally talented or not in math, good at biology