Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Wilkins

Excite Camp 2004: An Updated Look at Integrating Science and Native Hawaiian Tradition Leslie Wilkins, Jenilynne Gaskin, Sheryl Hom, Christine L. Andrews Maui Economic Development Board/Women in Technology ProjectBackgroundLaunched in 1999, the Maui-based Women in Technology Project (WIT) is funded by the U.S.Department of Labor as a workforce development project. Its mission is to encourage womenand girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)in the state of Hawaii. WIT has been successful at creating systemic change by working directlywith educators and employers to make them aware of the return on investment of recruiting andretaining a

Conference Session

Engineering Education: An International Perspective

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David J. Bettez; G. Lineberry

50% of respondents assessed student satisfaction, much Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationfewer measure language proficiency (probably the most assessed skill for study abroad students),while very few measure “career-related outcomes” or “intercultural proficiency.” TheSECUSSA/IIE team concludes that “it is clear that the majority of the profession is far fromengaging in serious outcomes research, beyond the question of student satisfaction.” Colleges and universities, as well as accrediting bodies, have recently

Conference Session

Issues for ET Administrators

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Samples

consulting in the life of a faculty member was addressed by Engelken7, and Danduand Delker8. In each treatment, the focus was away from professional development for scholarlyreasons with a focus on maintaining technical currency and the financial implications ofconsulting. Professional development was limited to the development of skills that extended pastthe classroom and laboratory. The impact on the community and the reputation of the Universitywithin the community were highlighted. Rose9 focused on the tie of consulting to the scholarlyaspects of professional development including warnings for those beginning a career in academe.He ties the ideas of Boyer to engineering technology programs and sees the direct linkagebetween consulting and

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paula Baty; Patricia Fox

for theoretical instruction, leaving students unpreparedfor their career despite the thousands of dollars spent and time invested in their education. Infact, for many, their first training starts on the first day of work after graduation. This creates a Page 9.1237.2 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education"gap between what industry needs and the product that actually comes out of the university—thegraduate. One solution to the dilemma of having more qualified graduates ready for

Conference Session

Recruitment & Outreach in CHE

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Claudia Morrell; Taryn Bayles; Anne Spence

yet inexpensive recruitment strategy that introduces 1620 high school students to STEM careers, but also aids in the retention of the 270 UMBC undergraduate students who participate. 2. The relative effectiveness of a summer bridge program, a scholarship program, and an internship program on student retention in STEM compared to partial or no intervention. Both academic and economic supports have been shown to be effective in recruitment, enrollment, and retention at universities and colleges. But how much time and resources are needed to provide a strong positive outcome? A pilot project involving 30 CCBC and 30 UMBC students seeks to answer this question.Project Goal and Objectives for

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Cecil Beeson; William Gay

specialty certificate in which a he orshe gains practical and up-to-date technical skills. The degree/certificate combination allows astudent the option of immediate employment upon graduation or transfer into a four-yearprogram.This article traces the development of a computer and network maintenance certificate anddiscusses plans for the development of an avionics certificate. These certificates were selected inan attempt to meet community needs, to collaborate with local businesses, and to provide EETstudents exciting and challenging educational and career opportunities. The first certificatediscussed is Computer Systems Support, which is in place and receiving considerable interest onthe part of students and employers. The second certificate

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering Courses

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brenda Henry Groff; Carlos Pomalaza-Raez

Computer Science (ETCS). The mainobjective of this course is to help students find a successful career path early in their studies, i.e.increase retention. The course aims to provide students with sufficient computer and personaldevelopment skills and to help them develop the right mental attitude conducive for academicsuccess. Features of the course include projects of software and hardware nature, extensive use ofthe Internet and Web software tools, and a team-teaching format. As the main project of this course,small teams of students design, build, program, and test an autonomous mobile robot using LEGO®parts, sensors, and the Robotic Command eXplorer (RCX) controller. This is a multidisciplinary,project-driven learning process that encourages

Conference Session

ET Graduate Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Niaz Latif; Michael Dyrenfurth

participation.Instrumentation & Data CollectionWithin these three foci, the evaluation design, shown in Figure 2, calls for assessment of: · Satisfaction (overall) with the program · The program’s instructional methodology · Effectiveness of the program’s mechanics (registration, fees) · Perceptions of value received · Appropriateness of content mix (technology, management, soft skills, communication, and research) · Technological literacy · Written communication · Post-participation career advancement · Employer perceptions of performance change Post-Assessment Cohort 1 Post

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

the end of the experience a document that gave a good indication of what they hadlearned about the working world in their first large encounter. Emphasis was placed on makingan effort to collect as much information about the working world so that future decisions aboutwhat they wanted in a career could be planned for and not simply walked into blind.A set of question conveyed what the individuals should be investigating.1. Info session - What do you need for the report?__________2*. Plant tour - What do you see?______________________________3*. Co-op job orientation.What are your responsibilities? What are the objectives of your position? Why does it exist?Does it utilize your tech. background?4. Who will you report to and how is this to be

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 25.211.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Assessing a Unique Engineering Undergraduate Degree ProgramAbstractThe ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree program at MichiganTechnological University allows students to customize their degree curriculum. With guidancestudents are allowed to select up to 40% of their degree requirements to meet their career goals.Due to the flexible nature of this degree, it is challenging to determine if Program Outcomes(ABET a-k) are being met because each degree may be different. To supplement our currentassessment of student learning outcomes we have implemented a core competency exam whichBSE students must complete before

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Purdue in 2007, she was an Assistant Professor of industrial engineering at Texas A&M University, Com- merce. From 1990 to 2004, she held positions of increasing responsibility at the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth, Texas, and left as Program Manager. She also has more than five years working in an aerospace company in addition to working on funded projects in aerospace throughout her career at ARRI. Her research interests are process modeling and improvement, emissions testing and analysis for alternative fuels, and increasing the interest of young people in careers in sTEm. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Y. Ofoli; Mackenzie Davis; Craig W, Somerton

associated with learning styles and theories. Personnel fromstudent services, such as the learning center, the ombudsman office, diversity programs office,and the counseling center provided class presentations in areas of their expertise. College ofEngineering faculty participated in sharing with the students their experiences in teachinglaboratories and design, in using active learning techniques in class, and in starting theiracademic career. By utilizing the members of the university and college community in this way,the students received a much broader learning experience than would have been possible from asingle instructor.A side benefit of using guest lecturers from the College of Engineering is that, if they are chosencarefully, it can

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; James Ochoa; Rainer Fink

some ofthe common issues facing new faculty and proposing solutions.I. IntroductionAs a new faculty member begins a career in a research-oriented university, the first goal must beto gain tenure. This is typically a five to six year process that is very rigorous and is completed bydemonstrating success in three main areas. At Texas A&M University (as with most majoruniversities), these requirements include [1]:• Research: The foremost priority in the tenure process is demonstrating the ability to perform externally funded research. This translates into tenure-track faculty spending a majority of their time making research-related contacts, attending conferences, writing proposals, managing contracts and students, staying current

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Peg Boyle Single; Carol Muller

women in engineering andrelated sciences, mentoring has been touted as a particularly effective component of anystrategies to encourage women’s persistence in these fields. Mentoring programs in wide varietyhave been instituted at colleges across the country, and materials, training programs, and papershave been developed to help support these efforts.1,2,3,9,15 The working assumption is thatstudents benefit from having those with greater experience help acquaint them with theopportunities in these fields, offer guidance and advice based on experience, and providesupport, encouragement, and access to professional networks for further career development.Effective mentoring offers personal, one-on-one attention, and may also provide insight about

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Lara Relyea; Joan A. Burtner

focuses on the use of K’NEX construction sets in thecamp’s team building and engineering design labs.INTRODUCTIONA growing number of engineering schools are offering summer engineering camps for middleand high school students. For many schools, the main purpose is to stimulate interest inengineering as a career, as well as to encourage students to take advanced math and sciencecourses in high school. In addition, camps promote school/community awareness and good will.In the past few years a variety of engineering schools have reported on their successful summerengineering camp programs. Florida Atlantic University started a small summer enrichment program for high school students in 1983. The coeducational week long residential

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann D. Christy; Marybeth Lima

methods for preparing student portfolios are detailed, comparisons with industryportfolios are drawn, the success of this student portfolio method is discussed, andrecommendations for improvement are presented.INTRODUCTIONIndustry needs and the academic-industrial interfaceIndustry is calling for technically competent entry-level engineers who also have honed theircommunication skills and possess a deeper understanding of the culture and constraints of thebusiness world. Likewise, students are demanding more demonstrated relevence between theireducational experience and future careers. It is therefore important to incorporate innovativemethods in undergraduate engineering education which explicitly strengthen the ties betweenindustry and

Conference Session

Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Collins, Non-profit; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

,opportunities for economic mobility. However, there is a pressing need to attractunderrepresented minority and first-generation college students to STEM disciplines, as currentrepresentation from these groups remains low [1]. An obstacle to the production of STEMgraduates in the United States is the challenge to develop students' interest in math and science[2]. In many K–12 systems, there is a disconnect between math, science, and other disciplines, tothe real world and students often fail to recognize the links between their studies and potentialSTEM careers [2].One way to foster students' interest in math and science is to use informal learning to connectthese subjects to real-world contexts and careers [2]. By engaging students and teachers

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. Her research focus is on biomedical device innovation, AnthroDesign for healthcare, qualitative research methods, mentoring, engineering & pre-engineering education.Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins UniversityMrs. Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University Rachel McClam is a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Education. She studies ways to achieve equity in the STEM subjects, especially through the lens of supporting educators to enact practices that will broaden participation and improve outcomes for groups historically marginalized in STEM. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Rachel spent 14 years as an educator in Washington, DC. She began her career as a math teacher

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Ugenti, Bucknell University; Joselyn Elisabeth Busato, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #43721Using Cognitive Task Analysis to Observe the Use of Intuition in EngineeringProblem SolvingMs. Natalie Ugenti, Bucknell University Natalie Ugenti is a Senior Chemical Engineering student at Bucknell UniversityMiss Joselyn Elisabeth Busato, Bucknell University Joselyn Busato is an undergraduate student at Bucknell University, majoring in creative writing and biology.Dr. Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University Dr. Elif Miskioglu is an early-career engineering education scholar and educator. She holds a B.S. ˘ in Chemical Engineering (with Genetics minor) from Iowa State University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Danny H Cole

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Project Lead the Way Conference for Local High School StudentsAbstractOctober 1st, 2010 was the date of Purdue-South Bend’s 2nd annual Project Lead the WayConference for 101 local high school students, giving them some hands-on experience withprojects in EET, MET, and IT. There was also a careers session and a campus tour.This paper provides some general background about the conference and its participants, thendescribes the EET session in detail, including the student-created project that was its centerpiece.The project, which was created by a sophomore EET student, compares the relative efficiency oftwo different forms of motor control: resistive and pulse-width-modulated. This project wasimplemented using Multisim version

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

developedsummer programs to provide high school students with opportunities to increase theirmathematics and science understanding, improve their SAT scores, and experience real-worldapplications in STEM careers. The objective of this paper is to describe the effectiveness of onesuch program, the Florida Education Fund (FEF) Applied Mathematics SAT Prep SummerCamp, which has been implemented across the State of Florida for the last 5 years.BackgroundThe Florida Education Fund (FEF) was funded initially by a major grant from the McKnightFoundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and, subsequently, a challenge grant from theFoundation which required matching funds from the Florida Legislature. As a not-for-profitcorporation established in 1984, the FEF has

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, mitigate the growingenergy crisis, and reduce the impact of carbon emissions on the environment. An importantcomponent of this ERC is the precollege outreach activities at three university campuses in thesoutheast and southwest. The lead university is North Carolina State University (NCSU) and thetwo partner institutions are Arizona State University (ASU) and Florida State University (FSU).The importance of enhancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)education in middle and high schools continues to be noted. Key issues guiding theprogramming for the FREEDM Systems Center include: ≠ the aging of the power industry workforce (we need students to consider power engineering as a career since the need is increasing).1

Conference Session

Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

need to combine the learning they gain in the classroom with the educationthat they gain on the job but on the other hand when that collaboration takes place. High schooland college experience is like the old proverbial phrase that says that it is ridiculous to “lock thebarn door after the horse has bolted.” At the end of their formal educational careers we tellstudents that it is important to get work experience. Perhaps that is why we do not have 100%participation. Many have bolted by then to menial jobs close to home or nothing jobs just to payfor a few college expenses. This is why When is so important.This paper argues that we should focus our attention on dealing directly with K-12 educators andparents, especially those with children in

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Rich Friedrich, Hewlett Packard

Tagged Divisions

International

advances in technology, and the entrepreneurial culture that is well ingrained in the mindset of successful companies and their research labs, need to find a way into science and engineering higher education systems to help to develop talent that can not only use technology, but also help create it and develop new business opportunities with it. Universities are usually the preferred venue/place for post doctoral candidates to spend 2 to 3 years further expanding their research interests, experience and networks before formally initiating their careers with a company, university, or self-owned business. Nevertheless, industry can also provide various means to engage faculty and students in innovation and in the transfer of state-of

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Joules Webb, Transformation 2013 Texas STEM Center

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

trends, instruction, technology, assessment, and school systems. Prior to her educational career, she was employed as a chemist in industry which affords her the opportunity to bring the workforce perspective to the education workplace. Page 17.27.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 High School Teachers Engineering Education Professional Development: Foundations for Attracting and Engaging Future EngineersAbstractIncreasing engineering awareness and STEM literacy in the Louisiana K-12 community is aregional commitment led by the College of Engineering at Louisiana

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie Graf; Ann Christy

spent on non-technical subjects is not beneficial to their future careers. Overseveral years, the first author has assigned essays inviting students to reflect on their attitudestoward the General Education Curriculum (GEC) at the Ohio Sate University (OSU). Fewerthan half expressed an appreciation for the value of the GEC component of their education,especially the arts and humanities. Likewise, OSU’s College of Engineering annual alumnisurvey includes questions about the importance of and ability/preparation gained at OSU in avariety of areas including math, chemistry, physics, and humanities. Every year, humanities isranked the lowest in both categories: importance and ability/preparation.ObjectivesThe objectives of the poetry contests were

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic

sense of personal worth). Self-efficacy is further related toone’s confidence in the functioning of one’s mind and in one’s ability to think, understand, learn,and make decisions3.This work will concentrate on satisfying self-efficacy needs of engineering students. In relationto career, self-efficacy refers to one’s beliefs regarding “career-related behaviors, educationaland occupational choice, and performance and persistence in the implementation of thosechoices4.” According to Bandura 5, self-efficacy is learned and self-efficacy expectations areacquired through performance accomplishments, vicarious learning, verbal persuasion andphysiological/emotive states. Through successful accomplishments of course tasks students

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Haitham Logman; Ronald Barr; Cynthia Finley; Michael Hagenberger

Session 2455 Survival of an ASEE Student Chapter Cynthia A. Finley, Haitham Logman, Peggy Rijken, Pablo Bueno, Jagannathan Mahadevan, Michael Hagenberger, Asad Hassan, Ronald Barr The University of Texas at AustinAbstract Insight into how a student chapter of the American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE) can survive through many years may be provided by the experiences of the ASEEstudent chapter at The University of Texas at Austin. ASEE student chapters offer manyprofessional development opportunities for engineering students considering possible careers inacademia. However

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Pierson; Michael Robinson; Betsy Dulin

University in cooperation with theHuntington Post of the Society of American Military Engineers and Learning for Life. Theacademy was fully funded by contributions from local engineering firms and industries and agrant from the Nick J. Rahall Appalachian Transportation Institute.The objective of the Academy was to promote interest in an engineering career by allowingparticipants to explore opportunities in engineering. Under the supervision of professionalengineers and engineering faculty, the participants explored engineering as a career by engagingin hands-on engineering activities, touring engineering facilities, and interacting with engineersand students from all major engineering disciplines, including civil, chemical, electrical,mechanical

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Samuel A Servati, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

inengineering colleges, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments for informed,career decisions among students. It addresses challenges in retention, social integration, teachingmethods, and mentoring programs, highlighting their significant impact on student success andretention in STEM fields. It is necessary to address factors influencing student’s decisions topersist or depart from their chosen major. Establishing a solid social community among peers isvital to the first-year experience, which fosters a sense of belonging within the program.Additionally, the adjustment process to college teaching methods is discussed, with mentoringprograms that offer support and guidance to first-year students, as well as how universities arecombating