Conference Session

Technical Session 5c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Deana R. Delp, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section

and development product engineer for Test Acuity Solutions. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Where Resources End and Teaching Begins: Experience with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Freshman Engineering CurriculumAbstractA growing number of students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are enrollingin science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula in college. This paper focuseson first year engineering students, and the importance of accommodating students with an ASDthrough their academic career. It is becoming more common to have a student with an ASD inthe classroom. Colleges have a variety of resources to

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College

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Diversity

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic SectionSpring Conference: Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland Apr 7 Paper ID #20826Illuminated Umbrella: An Engineering/Visual Arts Interdisciplinary Prod-uct DevelopmentDr. Peter Raymond Stupak, Raritan Valley Community College Peter Stupak enjoyed a 22 year career in the optical-fiber manufacturing industry living and working in 7 countries where he held a variety of hands-on technical and business-management positions. Starting as a R&D Engineer, Peter became fascinated by how a manufacturing business operates and made succes- sive steps into engineering and manufacturing management

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge; Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating instrumentation and mechatronics education in Mechanical Engineering curriculumAbstractA diverse and effective undergraduate mechanical curriculum should integrate learning from thedifferent spheres of mechanical engineering, educate students about recent technologicaladvances, and motivate them to pursue careers in this field. However, a seamless integration ofvaried topics in mechanical engineering curriculum is challenging, as courses range fromtraditional engineering classes in thermal fluids, solids and controls, to courses coveringemerging technological aspects of instrumentation, sensors, measurement techniques, advancedcontrol algorithms, electronics, and electrical

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado - Denver; Heather Underwood, Inworks; John K. Bennett, Inworks; University of Colorado - Denver

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

paper describes our origins and approach, andsummarizes some of our progress and challenges to date.IntroductionThere is increasing demand for higher education to produce graduates who are job- or career-ready 1,2. For example, most technical companies expect that new hires will be able to tacklecomplex multidisciplinary problems, and the ability to innovate is now an “integrative meta-attribute” desired in all engineering graduates 3. Pulling together disparate fields in innovativeways is now an expectation. A series of reports from the National Academies, e.g., “Educatingthe Engineer of 2020” 4 and “Rising Above the Gathering Storm” 5 emphasize the need forlifelong learning that bridges multiple disciplines. Engineering educators in

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Susan Beth D'Amico, North Carolina State University; Amber L. M. Kendall, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, North Carolina State University; Whitney N. McCoy, North Carolina State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

is significantly different. For these youngest elementary school students, the focus is not on career education so much as it is toward problem solving, creativity, working with others--in point of fact--engineering habits of mind [7]. Multiple approaches to engineering curricula for younger students have emerged in the last ten years [7] [8] [9] [10] Some lean on robotics, some on LEGO, but two in particular place their engineering problems in the context of stories. EIE [8] and Novel Engineering [10] use story books (custom or trade) to provide context for the youngest of engineering investigators. This literacy-based approach [11] provided inspiration for the design of activities for the pre-K- second grade students at this engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Héctor Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Benjamin P. Jackson, Purdue University; Tara C. Langus, University of Nevada, Reno; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash E. Zaghi, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, University of Connecticut Arash E. Zaghi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his PhD in 2009 from the University of Nevada, Reno, and contin- ued there as a Research Scientist. His latest research endeavor is on creativity and engineering education, with a focus on the unique potential of students with ADHD. Supported by multiple grants from the Na- tional Science Foundation, his research was highlighted the American Society of Engineering Education’s Prism Magazine. He received a CAREER Award in 2016 to study the significance of neurodiversity in developing a creative engineering workforce.Ms. Christa L. Taylor

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

University of Washington. She received her BS in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and MS and PhD in mechanical engineering from Stanford University. She is the head of the Ability & Innovation Lab, dedicated to designing new tools and techniques to improve human ability through engineering, and also a leader of AccessEngineering to enable individuals with disabilities to pursue careers in engineering. Dr. Steele previously worked in multiple hospitals as an engineer, including The Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.Dr. Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington Dr. Dianne Hendricks is a Lecturer in the Department of

Conference Session

Civic Engagement and Volunteerism in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan E. Canney P.E., Seattle University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

complexity of many social issues, fostered by their engagement in service. The participant would generally feel a strong sense of solidarity with the group they are working with and may become an activist for that cause.5. Internalization In this phase the participant has fully integrated their volunteer experiences into their life. This may include lifestyle or career changes to live lives more consistent with the values that they gained from their involvement with the social issue.DevelopmentalVariables1. Intervention Characterizes each phase through the mode (group or individual) and degree of interaction between the

Conference Session

General Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca; Monica Ignat Bot, Digilent; Alex Wong, Digilent, Inc.; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

contest regions and worldwide events, over the last five years.The first question of the survey investigates how beneficial is the competition for the students’professional development and future career as engineer. The majority of the students’ commentsreflect their positive perceptions of learning new computer-based-tools, new technologies, andpresenting their projects in front of a professional audience.“I learned a lot while developing the project itself. It required getting used to a lot of new toolsand features. I now have a much deeper understanding of Xilinx FPGAs then before.”“I learned a lot about putting the software and hardware together. It was beyond theory”.“It was a nice experience to present an alternative to an industry solution

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Wenyen Huang, SUNY New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Seth Pearl, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

Engineering Programs at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. He received his B.S. from National Tsing-Hua Univer- sity in Taiwan in 1990 and M.S. and Eng.Sci.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Columbia University in 1995 and 1997, respectively. Subsequently he joined IBM Microelectronics as an R&D sci- entist/engineer for a 21-year career in the microelectronics industry to develop advanced semiconductor technologies. He joined SUNY New Paltz in 2018 with expertise in materials science and solid mechan- ics, as well as research interests in stress-induced phenomena in engineering materials, microelectronics reliability and additive manufacturing of metals. He has over 50 technical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie, Gullie Consultant Services LLC; Barry J. Sullivan, Inclusive Engineering Consortium; Megan Bekolay ; Dean T. Spaulding ; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

District, Educational Leadership Program Enhancement Project at Syracuse University and the University at Albany through the Teacher Leadership Quality Program. She holds an advance degree in Educational Theory and Practice from the University of New York/SUNY Albany, with experience in teaching educational methods at the master’s level as well as an introduction to education courses designed to develop new interest in teaching careers. She has worked as an elemen- tary classroom teacher developing specific curricula for gifted and talented students as well as inclusion classrooms in a school district eligible for rural and low-income programs. Dr. Gullie’s experience and past projects qualify her for the position of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kathryn B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

endometrium in rural contexts. Recently she and her colleagues have empirically demonstrated the continued problem of sexual harassment and assault in the field sciences, and forthcoming results suggest a link between these experiences and the career trajectories of female scientists. She continues to perform research on issues of inclusion, identity, and diversity in science through collaborations with GAMES, the Committee for the Status of Women in Astronomy, and other organizations.Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Ruby Mendenhall is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She holds joint faculty appointments in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zaida M Gracia, Texas Tech University; Albert Sacco Jr., Texas Tech University

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International

1997, when he joined the faculty at Northeastern. He has consulted for numerous companies in the fields of catalysis, solid/gas contacting, zeolite synthesis and applications, and equipment design for space applications. Sacco has more than 192 publications (including book chapters) in the areas of carbon filament initiation and growth, transition metal and acid catalyst and their deactivation, and zeolite synthesis, and he has been the principal inves- tigator on more than $24 million in research grants. Using his space flight experience, Sacco has given more than 300 presentations to approximately 27,000 K-12 teachers and their students as a means to mo- tivate students to consider careers in science and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisha B. Diggs, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Robert D, Scott, University of Michigan - College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

assessments were with regard to their feelings on the role PFF programming playedon their choice of academic career path, securing a job, and the initial transition from graduatestudent to faculty member.Of the aforementioned categories, alumni reported the most valuable interventions to be thementoring relationship and PFF interventions organized at their home institutions; site visits tocluster campuses closely followed. Most specifically, of value were the discussions withmentors on the faculty roles and responsibilities, balancing research, teaching, and service, andstructures of institutional governance; direct observation of cluster campus courses, facultymeetings, and strategies for teaching diverse student populations; and opportunities

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession – and ASCE

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janey Camp P.E., Vanderbilt University; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Carolyn Sofman, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

differenttypes of infrastructure that civil engineers play a critical role in development of, but the ReportCard as well as the Game Changers (at times) can be used to challenge stereotypes aboutengineering as well as prompt exploration into careers that are associated with the differentinfrastructure types. Students may become interested in water quality or levees and begininvestigating the different types of engineering involved or even the different sub-disciplineswithin civil engineering that may be involved. For instance, in the creation of levees, civilengineers involved may have specializations in hydrology (environmental engineering), soilcompact-ability and soil types (geotechnical engineering), and the actual construction process ofthe levee

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie A Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christopher Frayer, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

participate in this voluntary community. The dean of the collegeextends a personal invitation to each participant, department chairs support this effort by reinforcingthe message and arranging faculty teaching schedules to not conflict during the meeting times, and theNFLC activities are selected to directly benefit the participants’ careers at UW-Platteville. Participantsare encouraged to apply for internal start-up grants supporting retention of women andunderrepresented minorities, which exposes them to issues surrounding women in engineering. TheNFLC programming is developed in coordination with the College’s Women in Engineering Program. Thisintentional approach prepares new faculty to become allies in the retention effort. Work/life

Conference Session

Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University ; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Student

competitive jobs and activities wheresituations for advancement often exist.There have been several programs implemented to provide hands-on activities in a way thatpromotes females’ sense of belonging, which have been studied by various researchers. Carlsonand Sullivan 12 found many females, in addition to other underrepresented populations, have beenapproached at middle school and high school level to take part in different hands on educationexperiences with a focus in computer science and coding tasks. The purpose of this was topromote STEM fields for a career path, which many of the female students would otherwise notconsider. In some cases, these programs provided them with female role models and femaleengineering mentors in order to help with

Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Michelle Hatfield, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Heather Elizabeth Lyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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International

for the Discover Abroad office. She is currently working on a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management with the expected graduate date of May 2017. Her focus is on community change and cultural democracy.Prof. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is an Associate Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collabora- tory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reyna M. Flores, University of Texas, Austin; Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Austin.MITE provides the opportunity to discover engineering through faculty-led sessions forhigh school juniors at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the UT Austin. It also servesas a recruitment strategy to increase the number of underrepresented minority groups.History of the EOE ProgramThe Cockrell School of Engineering established the EOE program in 1970 to promote therecruitment and academic development of African American, Hispanic, and NativeAmerican students interested in pursuing careers in engineering. Since that time, theEOE program has expanded its goals and now seeks to increase the diversity of itsstudent body (i.e. first-generation, low socioeconomic status, LGBTQ, veterans, etc.) bysupporting students who come from historically

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Lacksonen, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Scott Springer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Diversity

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International

excluded.Of those who said the curriculum did change their minds there were several themes:  I have more knowledge about the impacts that can be made by engineers and/or how they can help (20)  I know now more about ethics and the care that must be taken when making decisions (13)  I now have a desire to make a positive contribution to the world (6)  I realized I must think about society as a whole/culture/local traditions (5)  This class confirmed my choice of major/career or gave me knowledge about my future career (4)  I have more knowledge of the problems that need to be addressed (3)  I realize we need to see the big picture/global impacts and connections (3)  I have a new world view (3

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (1)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistair Cook, Colorado State University

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International

practice the professionalskills they require for their careers and introducing global perspectives is a recognized method to helpstudents understand these skills in other contexts/cultures. Through comparing local and internationaldesign projects in classrooms, alongside international experiences through design based study abroadprograms and extra-curricular projects we aim to seek to understand the level and role of internationalexperiences in engineering student’s global competence. This paper will outline the current research andliterature in this area and propose a methodology to compare global competencies of students across fourdifferent learning models; a US based, non-development project on campus as part of their curriculum

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University ; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Denver Jeremy C. Schwartz West Virginia UniversityThis research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF): AwardNumber 1432601. The thoughts and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those ofNSF. Inclusive Engineering Identities: Two New Surveys to Assess Engineering Students’ Inclusive Values and BehaviorsThe under-representation of women and people of color in engineering careers is not fullyexplained by their lower representation in engineering degree programs. There is also attritionfrom the profession after engineering degrees are earned. Currently, 20% of engineering degreesare awarded to women, and

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Institutional Change & Perspectives on Diversity

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

UGA. She is engaged in mentoring early career faculty at her univer- sity and within the PEER National Collaborative. In 2013 she was selected to be a National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Faculty Member.Dr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Interim Dean of Cross-Cutting Programs and Emerging Opportunities and Pro- fessor of English, at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her research areas include technical commu- nication, assessment, accreditation, and the development of change management strategies for faculty and staff. Her articles have appeared in the Journal of Engineering Education, International Journal of En- gineering Education

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Nan Yao, Beihang University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

in different context and at different levels. As aresult some of the acquired knowledge may be forgotten by the time student graduates or it maynot be placed in the context of the overall program outcomes, thus material presented may notseem to have relevance to student’s career. An effective method to address this issue is arequired capstone course that combines a number of different disciplines into a singlecomprehensive experience. In addition to required capstone experience, authors havecollaborated in development of an elective course on modeling and simulation of mechatronicsystems. The course introduces modern computer tools and techniques which integrates numberof different areas including statics, strength of materials, dynamics

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Education.Tsai, J. Y., O’Connor, K., Myers, B. A., Sullivan, J. F., Reamon, D. T., & Anderson, K. M. (2018). Scaling Up or Scale-making? Examining Sociocultural Factors in a New Model for Engineering Mathematics Education.Turpen, C. A, Gupta, A., Radoff, J., Elby, A., Sabo, H., & Quan, G. M. (2018). Successes and Challenges in Supporting Undergraduate Peer Educators to Notice and Respond to Equity Considerations within Design Teams.Villanueva, I., Nadelson, L. S., Bouwma-Gearhart, J., Youmans, K. L., Lanci, S., & Lenz, A. (2018). Exploring Students’ and Instructors’ Perceptions of Engineering: Case Studies of Professionally Focused and Career Exploration Courses.Waugaman, K., Tsai, J. Y., & Zarske

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Beth Koufteros, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

experiences and creating portfolios [20].Based on the extant literature, we expect our analysis of the leadership portfolios, in whichstudents reflect on and describe their experiences in the program, will help us understand whatwas most meaningful to them and what impact the program had on their development as leaders.MethodologyThe focus of the last semester of the program is lifelong learning, and students create personalleadership portfolios to document their development over the course of the program. In theprocess, students explore who they are, what they value, and how they will use what they learnedover the course of the program to shape their careers, personal lives, and contributions to theircommunities. Students review past reflections

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Franz J. Kurfess, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Maria Pantoja, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Irene Humer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Computing and Information Technology

and students were exposed toresearch collaborations in different STEM fields.Undergraduate research experiences have been shown to increase confidence, sense of belongingand prove a pathway to a scientific career for minority students, and the data indicate that mostof these students intend to continue on this path [20, 21, 22]. In addition to engaging students inresearch projects, the likelihood of women and minorities to continue in a scientific discipline isfurther increased if the problems have a valuable connection to society [23, 24]. Our real-worldproject topics were of high interest to the students who appreciated their practical, scientific andenvironmental importance. The cross-course disciplinary setup encouraged teamwork

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder; Wendy Chi, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

intermediate study, we redefined the comparison tofocus on students with longevity in the major, to avoid stigmatization of certain groups (e.g., firstgeneration students) who may be more likely to drop out of college early in their careers (Reyes& Nora, 2012). Our institutional research data request allowed for all students who had evermajored in the target major at one of the four-year institutions, and included course enrollmentand first time enrollment results (e.g., A-F, I, W) across 6 courses needed for the major. S-STEMstudents were identified by the institutional research office and they were indicated in adichotomous variable labeled “S-STEM.”Our comparison study was further refined to focus on students with initial success in the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

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Mathematics

purpose of this paper is to recommend adapting new pedagogical methods to theaccepted topics in an introductory probability and statistics course for engineeringundergraduates—methods that better match the learning characteristics of Millennial students inour courses. In a nutshell, those characteristics may be summarized as: (1) They want relevanceto their major, and future engineering career; (2) They want rationale (for the textbook selected,and for specific course policies and assignments); (3) They revel in technology (to collect data,compute, communicate, and multi-task); (4) They want a relaxed, hands-on environment; (5)They prefer instructors who rotate among several classroom delivery methods.Considering the “Five R‟s” learning