Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gad J. Selig

Title: Transforming a Technology Management Master’s Degree Curriculum into a Successful Inter-Disciplinary Program for the 21st Century Needs of Global Organizations Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP, COPDirector, MS in Technology Management and Dual Graduate Business/Engineering Degree Programs, University of BridgeportAbstractAs organizations develop their hiring plans in the areas of business, engineering technology and management, theyare seeking a greater number of individuals with multi-disciplinary skills, competencies and backgrounds to providethem with maximum flexibility for employer assignments, greater diversity in the work force and more effectiveemployees

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Gad J. Selig

Title: Transforming a Technology Management Master’s Degree Curriculum into a Successful Inter-Disciplinary Program for the 21st Century Needs of Global Organizations Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP, COPDirector, MS in Technology Management and Dual Graduate Business/Engineering Degree Programs, University of BridgeportAbstractAs organizations develop their hiring plans in the areas of business, engineering technology and management, theyare seeking a greater number of individuals with multi-disciplinary skills, competencies and backgrounds to providethem with maximum flexibility for employer assignments, greater diversity in the work force and more effectiveemployees

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Zachary Bensusan; Leslie Gregg; William Leonard

communication andthe necessity of ensuring all parties agree on every topic.One lesson taught early in the process is the importance of project planning. Through typicalclass projects, students are shown how to do this; however, they rarely follow the plan. This isbecause students are used to working with less rigid restraints than what industry demands.When working for a company, students are forced to create a project plan and follow it to theletter in order to ensure all deadlines are met. Project planning is extremely important to masterin order to successfully complete nearly all engineering courses as well as all projects throughouta student’s future career.An important benefit, which comes from working with industry, is the

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

torefine the planned activities and the SMART goals and planned measurement of theoutcomes of those activities.The project supports students pursuing careers in STEM, helps develop facultyskills/knowledge and supports some pre-college education activities. The new granthas an increased focus on broadening participation and has a new requirement forexternal evaluation. Historically, 50% of student funding is awarded to marginalizedstudents in STEM. Starting in 2024 the program began to increase the percentage ofmarginalized student recipients and alongside funding will incorporate cohortprograms that honor students’ cultural, racial, and ethnic identities. The presentationwill discuss the motivations for the changes as well as some of the outcomes

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Paul C. King; Gerarda M. Shields

.Offering this course before the subsequent IP courses were fully developed allowed the team todetermine the appropriate depth and breadth of coursework for the second and third years. It was also avaluable way to identify the pre-existing skill set of the incoming freshmen. While the second and third year IP courses are currently in the development stage, it is planned thatstudents will embark on solving real-world architectural and civil engineering problems in the form of acomprehensive project that will span multiple trimesters. Here, emphasis will be placed on teamworkand collaboration to simulate the interdisciplinary approach to problem solving that often occursbetween clients, architects, engineers and contractors in industry. Teams

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 2: Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Intersectional Leadership to Foster Inclusive Excellence in STEM

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Beth Anne Johnson, Lamar Creative Co. ; Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc.; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Retention How are you building community? Recruitment begins with your You retain through effective Prioritize mentor curriculum What’s your strategic plan? outreach. A strategic plan builds in cultivation of... according to your needs. that outreach for structured Mentorship Consider... intentional recruitment. Academic support

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Shadnaz Asgari; Burkhard Englert

44 Teaching Pattern Recognition: A Multidisciplinary Experience Shadnaz Asgari and Burkhard Englert California State University, Long BeachAbstractThe solution to many open problems in science and engineering requires approaches that aremultidisciplinary in nature. Therefore, state-of-the-art education needs to prepare prospective scientistsand engineers to not only explore the boundaries within their own disciplines, but to also understand thebasics of other disciplines. Accomplishing this important mission requires careful planning, selection

Conference Session

Full Papers IV

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Emily Wang, University of Virginia; William Harry Keenan, University of Virginia

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FYEE 2025

codedthe data on separate sheets to minimize mutual influence. This structure allowed for transparencywhile maintaining coder independence. By reaching agreement on every code in pairs andchecking in with the group, we strengthened the inter-rater reliability of our findings. No datawas coded individually. Additionally, there was no discrimination between syllabi; all collectedsyllabi were included in our sample regardless of their impact on the findings.LimitationsWe recognize that syllabi may not fully reflect what happens in the classroom; they represent theintended plan but not necessarily the enacted curriculum. Additionally, our sample may skewtoward larger, research-oriented institutions and our findings may not fully reflect the

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Awatef Omar Ergai, Kennesaw State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

students learn participating in thisresearch study. Another student commented: “Working in groups definitely helped our overall research process, as well as meeting every Friday understanding what tasks we went over and completed.”These insights help the faculty members to continue to improve the research process for students.What might appear as a routine meeting might have deeper benefits to research students than thoseintended by the faculty. Also, the students realized the importance of communication in theseweekly meetings, which is a critical skill needed for STEM fields in the 21 st century. The nextquestion and student responses are listed below. 4. What are your plans after graduation? How has this research experience

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Edward Paul Weingart; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Shoshana Armington; Kathryn Libal, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

collection of EngineeringElectives, in line with ABET’s recommendation of covering topics such as basic science,college-level mathematics, and engineering design.The first-year curriculum is common across most majors in the School of Engineering. Studentsare encouraged to use the first-year engineering coursework (ENGR 1000; CSE 1000) to expandtheir knowledge of the engineering paths available to them at the University and the broaderpaths of engineering as a field. Students interested in Multidisciplinary Engineering will begin toengage in an area specialization coursework in their second semester and will continue to honetheir focus throughout a plan of study. In tandem with the general engineering curriculum,students work closely with their

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 5

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tolulope Ibilola Ogundare; Rebecca Kassa, University of Kansas; Omar Maali, City of Lawrence, Kansas; Brian Lines, University of Kansas; Jake Smithwick, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

-performing field leaders outclassed the other field leaders in Performance criteria related totechnical, leadership and communication, and overall job performance skills. The findings of thisstudy can be used to devise strategic talent development initiatives and training targeted towardsthe development of traits associated with top performers in potential high-performing workers forbetter results.Skill Sets, Workforce Development, Talent Retention, Specialty TradesINTRODUCTIONOne of the most vital resources in construction is people. The entire construction process from theproject inception to planning and execution is hinged on the responsibilities and inputs of theproject stakeholders. The expertise of the project team members is also a factor

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin Anderson, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

) professional development, and 4) personal well-being. Thefirst seminar area, social engagement, is important for first-year students, as belonging to acommunity is critical for developing a sense of belonging and institutional fit [15]. Intentionallybuilding community is particularly important for the persistence of first-generation andunderrepresented racial minorities in the PWI context where they have limited opportunities toengage with diverse peers [6], [16]. The second seminar theme, academic success, supportsstudents’ transition to college and the navigation of the engineering curriculum. These seminarsexpose students to time management skills, course enrollment and degree planning resources,and opportunities to engage with engineering faculty

Conference Session

Technical Session 8 - Paper 1: Combining Forces: Putting Equity to Work

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Fatima Alleyne, University of California, Berkeley; Ricky Vides, University of California, Berkeley; Grace D O'Connell, University of California, Berkeley

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35557Combining Forces: Putting Equity to WorkDr. Fatima Alleyne, University of California, Berkeley Fatima Alleyne, Ph.D., is the director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practices in the College of Engineering at UC Berkeley. She brings her passion and love for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and education into her work to develop programs that promote equity; foster a positive, inclusive culture; and increase access and opportunities to those who have historically been underrep- resented in STEM. She also leads a strategic planning and data-driven process to guide programs and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Amy Evans Sabarre; Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

concept of Problem Framing which is core tothe practice of engineering design. Figure 3 also provides an explanation of each component ofthe sample EPM. All 60 of the EPMs can be accessed for free athttps://www.p12engineering.org/epm. While these EPMs can indicate how to scaffold learningacross different depths of student understanding from basic to advanced, it is important to notethat learning experiences should be shaped according to the individualities of students and theircommunities. That said, the remaining sections of this paper will further describe how the EPMscan be used to plan instructional materials and develop/align P-12 engineering programs/courses.Figure 3. Engineering Performance Matrix Example and Explanation.Developing

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

modes, it alsoinvolves funding for more conventional infrastructures including roads, bridges, airports, ports,rail, and transportation. Additionally, it includes $1 billion to "reconnect communities,"primarily black and low-income neighborhoods that were divided by previously built highwaysand infrastructure developments, and $21 billion for the environmental cleanup of hazardouswaste sites [2]. According to Biden's plan, $20 billion would be allocated to fund neighborhood-driven initiatives to move motorways and regenerate urban cores, along with more equitableplans for multimodal infrastructure or sustainable green space [3]. Such equitable and sustainableproject plans will require the team members to be equipped with proper knowledge and

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 12

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Robert Bruce, University of Ottawa, Canada; James Borrelli, Stevenson University; Gennifer Smith, University of San Francisco; Michael G. Lerner, Earlham College ; Anne Raich, DePaul University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

once a year. The program is facilitated by Olin andUNC faculty and staff and has a basis of entrepreneurial-minded learning in its facilitation [1].The second annual in-person retreat will take place in summer 2023 with activities designed tohelp guide new institutions through the development stages of their programming. The schoolsparticipating in the EMERGE program range from those in the early planning stages for anengineering program to those that have launched programs recently to those that have moreestablished programs, including several who have received ABET accreditation. Recognizingthat starting, and then maintaining, a healthy, entrepreneurially minded engineering program is amulti-year process with numerous challenges, the EMERGE

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University

includes $21 billion for environmental clean-up of hazardous waste sites and $1billion to reconnect Black and low-income neighborhoods that were divided by past highwayconstruction and infrastructure development [2]. Biden’s plan proposes $20 billion to supportrelocating highways and revitalizing urban cores, with more equitable designs for multimodalinfrastructure or greenspace. It is worth noting that more than two dozen U.S. cities have alreadyconsidered or implemented similar plans to ensure equitable infrastructure systems [3].Therefore, there will be a need for future engineering and construction workforces to work onsustainable infrastructure projects, thus it is critical to equip them with the required knowledgeand skills that can help

Conference Session

Student Division Technical 3: Mixed - Research, Engineering Design, Design Thinking, and Curriculum Design

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Clark, Miami University; Rachel Kajfez, The Ohio State University

understand the impacts of informaleducation experiences, it is important to research outside of the classroom. While research intothese experiences is expanding, conducting research outside of the classroom setting presents itsown unique set of challenges. The authors on this paper have all conducted STEM research andassessment in a variety of informal learning settings including youth organizations, scienceresource centers, community outreach programs, and museums across different age groups. Inthis paper, we discuss some of the challenges present in informal learning settings along with tipsfor how to plan for and overcome issues that will inevitably arise. We also highlight the uniquebenefits of working outside of a traditional classroom. By

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Kreimendahl, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh-Menon

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

approach to develop a bold and ambitious strategicstudents helps each member reach their greatest potential. We plan. The completed plan was unanimously endorsed by theseek to maximize the value of our graduates’ contributions to Board of Trustees in February 2020.global society and their effectiveness as future leaders. [6] The plan established four strategic focus areas – Inclusive Excellence, High Value Learning, a Transformative StudentB. Size and Programs Experience, and Next Generation Partnerships. Within each Wentworth has approximately 4000 students who are pre- of these focus areas, the

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Tina Alaei

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment,establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives." Therefore, engineering schools must preparestudents with teamwork skills and incorporate teamwork as a significant part of their engineeringcurricula (ABET, 2021).Team participation is typically evaluated through peer evaluations or through instructorobservation of individual team members. Several tools have been developed to assess individualperformance, such as the Team Effectiveness Questionnaire (TEQ) or the ComprehensiveAssessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME). These assessment tools are based onself-reflections or peer evaluations. However, the efficacy of these tools has been questioned.At the University of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Frank, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daphne DePorres, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, column-supported embankments, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work in Progress: Developing a Foundational Engineering Course to Improve Students’ Sense of Belonging and Increase DiversityAbstractThis work in progress paper addresses the national imperative to promote involvement inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields across all ethnicities, races,genders, and economic backgrounds. The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) developeda Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan in 2021, which includes an objective

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Savannah Stark, University of Cincinnati; Christina Carnahan, University of Cincinnati

from this pilot work, although limited, indicate IwD canimprove spatial visualization skills through exposure to the curriculum. This paper includesresults from two pilot studies and discusses plans for expanding the scope of this work in thefuture, including expanding the intervention to include CAD instruction, in partnership withSiemens, to develop a STEM career pathway for IwD. Introduction Historically, students with disabilities have been excluded from high quality education inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In the past two decades, however, advanceshave been made to include students in these fields with learning disabilities and those withcognitive differences such as

Conference Session

Technical Session 12 - Paper 3: Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs: Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New Program

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Kingsley Nwosu Jr, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mandy J Wright, Fields Wright Consulting; Mike Ekoniak, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Graduate Research Assistant.Dr. Tremayne O’Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Tremayne O. Waller (Ph.D., Virginia Tech) is the Director of Graduate Student Programs at Virginia Tech in the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED). Dr. Waller is responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based strategic priorities for recruiting and retention of underrep- resented students in College of Engineering graduate programs. He is working with faculty, staff and students to implement a strategic plan for graduate student success. Dr. Waller was the Interim Director for the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives (OADI) and Director

Conference Session

Working Against Unjust Social Forces

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo; Rebecca Walton, Utah State University; Natasha N. Jones, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

, religion, and class). First, she shares thereview. Then, she offers this analysis: Y’all this is supposed to be an equity and inclusion track—that’s why we put this work in there. I know I am the one who wanted to present this work here, but honestly, I don’t know if we want to expose our participants’ stories to this kind of audience. Heck, I don’t know if I want to expose you to this kind of audience.The coalition jumps in and affirms the injustice and then comes up with a plan.Here, the first reveal becomes a reject.Reject: To agree in coalition that something needs to **change or be done differently** and tomake a plan.In this case, the coalition came up with a two-prong plan: (1) Reveal – Since the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stacie Edington, University of Michigan; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan; Claudia G. Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Abby M. Chapin, University of Michigan; Frank J. Marsik, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

program and plans to pursue further educational and career opportunities involving human-centered design, product development, and global health.Frank J. Marsik, University of Michigan Frank Marsik is the Faculty Director of First Year Student Engagement in Undergraduate Education within the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Michi- gan. In addition to serving as the primary instructor for ”Engineering 110: Design Your Engineering American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #34818Experience”, he also teaches a

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bekir Mugayitoglu, University of Wyoming ; Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

less concerned about personally working toimprove how computer science is taught. On the post-post-survey (n=11), a minority (36%) ofthe K-12 teachers’ responses ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’ that they were concerned to improvehow to teach computer science.Figure 5Teacher responses on survey question #9: “I am concerned about working to improve how CS istaught.” Each set of 3 bars from left to right represent pre, post, and post-post survey responsesrespectively.Both question items indicate that K-12 teachers tend to be concerned, at least to some degree,about teaching computer science. Potentially because of the micro-credential PD which includedsample resources such as lesson plans, flashcards, and unplugged activities these concernsdecreased

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Victor Hugo Minces, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

a program uses to popularize its product, its plan will fail if the productdoes not connect with the stakeholders’ interests and needs. By creating tools to explore thescience of music, LTW connects with the children and educators' innate interest in music, andthe schools’ need for hands-on, engaging science activities. There are several other reportedexperiences connecting music with STEM. Most of them have required heavy support fromSTEM professionals [1]–[6] and consequently have not gone beyond a few implementations,whereas some others requiring less training have become more popular [7], [8]. Given theinherent interest in music on the part of both educators and students, I think it is possible toenvision a much larger and broader

Conference Session

Experiences of Underrepresented Students in Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Indhira María Hasbún, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

and college levels: Institution and college normative documents.Our selection of normative documents at the institutional and college-level is adapted fromWilliam (2013), who argues that diversity planning initiatives tend to take on a normative roleand are regarded as a change-making tool. William (2013) suggests that mission and visionstatements, diversity plans, diversity reports, and academic and strategic plans can provide aholistic representation of the normative values, beliefs, and ideologies espoused by an institutionof higher education, in addition to also delineating strategies for achieving them [19]. Withinengineering education, Cross, Lee, Gaskins, and Jones (2018) have taken a similar approach foranalyzing diversity initiatives

Collection

2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Krista Nicklaus; Daniel Puperi; Patricia Clayton

toinclude the student-teacher in course planning before the semester begins, to provide guidance inpreparing and teaching a major portion of at least five classes, and to support participation in gradingand responding to student work. The student-teacher participates in all aspects of course planning,lesson planning, and student assessments with opportunities for reflective self-assessment andstructured feedback from faculty and student-teacher peers from lesson observations. Thispresentation will provide perspectives on the teaching practicum experience of a student-teacher,supervising faculty mentor, and students in a sophomore-level computational fundamentals ofbiomedical engineering design laboratory course. The student-teacher and supervising

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

the students,. The first part of the survey askedquestions such as “The activity helped me work better in groups”, “The activity helped increasemy understanding of engineering design process” and more. These questions requested a Likertscale response from 1-5 (1- poor, 5- excellent). The second part of the survey focused on whetherstudents were able to improve/learn/explore themselves. Figure 1 summarizes the studentresponses. FIGURE 1 SUMMARY OF STUDENT RESPONSE (ACTIVITY HELPED ME IMPROVE…) [21]General Advice for Planning the Activity: 1. Two minutes is a very short time for students to be able to make a strong pitch in first attempt. A mock rehearsal in the week before the