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SD Technical Session: Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Student

4 2 International Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Biomedical Engineering Electrical and Computer EngineeringResultsThe results section is divided into an examination of student members’ professional developmentneeds and possible solutions for how to meet those needs.Professional development needsForty-seven respondents ranked professional development needs on a scale of 1-8 in eightdifferent professional development areas. The professional development areas include: grant &proposal writing; college teaching; navigating the job market; leadership skills; communicationskills; career counseling; service and outreach skills; and work-life balance. The

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Focus on African-American and Hispanic Engineering Students’ Professional and Academic Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, University Corporation for the Development of Internet-Mexico

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Minorities in Engineering

with low educational attainment and low socioeconomic status... They are more likely to attend schools where the teachers are not well prepared to teach science and mathematics and/or who have few resources to enhance their teaching and learning. These children are at a significant disadvantage from the very start of their educational careers, and they continue to fall further behind. (p. 190) Adding to the disadvantaged position, the report to the president (2010) refersto the messages Latinos and other minorities get about not considering careers inmathematics and science during the pre-college years. On the side of socioeconomic reasons, across most of the publications, the problem

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Programs and Courses Session 5

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Xu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

proficiency in mathematics-precursors to success in STEM undergraduateprogram2. It has also been noted that many students made their decision to leave an engineeringmajor within the first two years, the period during which they are taking engineeringprerequisites and before taking any (or many)engineering courses5. One of the potential reasonsfor the current crisis is that students in their first two years are given little exposure to the manypossibilities that an engineering career can offer, while they are taking math and science coursestaught outside of engineering departments. Encouraging our youth to pursue careers in theSTEM fields has been viewed as crucial in recent years, to meeting humanity’s needs, bothnationally and globally6. It suggests

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Paper ID #9273Introduction to Cooperative Education-The CourseDr. Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati Joy Watson is an assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati’s Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning where she is the co-op adviser for chemical and environmental engineering students. She completed her Ph.D. in the College of Engineering at the University of South Carolina in August 2011. Her doctoral work focused on preparing engineering Ph.D. students for careers in industry. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with her

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Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Education and Engineering DisciplinesAbstract:Ohio Northern University is in its second year of an innovative and unique Bachelor of Sciencedegree with a major in Engineering Education. This program will provide graduates with afoundation in engineering, mathematics, and education, qualifying the graduate for licensure as asecondary math teacher in the state of Ohio. The degree is similar to a General Engineeringdegree, expanding potential career opportunities. Further opportunities are expected to be amongvenues such as science and technology museums. This degree program offers the introduction ofmath teachers into middle and high school environments with an inherent appreciation ofengineering, producing graduates who

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jake Ingman; Camille Schroeder

increaseengineering exposure for these students to enhance their science, math, and engineering interestsand engage them in learner-driven activities that can entice them to consider a career inengineering. One such activity is FIRST LEGO League (FLL).First LEGO LeagueFLL is a LEGO robotics competition for children ages 9-14 created by a partnership between theLEGO Company and non-profit organization FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition ofTechnology). FIRST has a mission of providing a means for young people to pursueopportunities in engineering and technology. There are currently over 60,000 children involved Page 10.841.1in FLL across with the world in

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Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Pinkham; Cathryne Jordan; Lisa Peterson

corporate andcampus site. Students are introduced to their math instructors, corporate/campus mentors, anddormitory counselors. Ice breaker activities begin the process of building community among thestudents, and they are given the chance to ask questions and learn from previous ALVA students. Math. While average mathematics scores have risen for all racial and ethnic groups since1990, the gap between minority and white students still remains, and underrepresented studentsbegin college less prepared for math than their majority peers20,13. In 2000, only 4% ofHispanic/Latino, 3% of African American, and 10% of Native American high school seniorsscored at or above the Proficient level8. Math skills are key to an engineering career, so everyALVA

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Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Hsiao-Shen Tsao; Belle Wei

trip experience as transformative, and many of them changedtheir study and career plans after the trip. Each of the 25 students presented the lessonshe or she learned from the study tour to an enthusiastic crowd of over 100 engineeringstudents. Such increases students’ awareness of global issues and we expect to havemany more students interested in the GTI study tour of 2005.1. IntroductionAs the debate on the costs and benefits of offshore outsourcing rages on, manytechnology companies in Silicon Valley have already established extensive globaloperations. Furthering the globalization trend are compelling economic considerationssuch as low costs, availability of a large talent pool, and potential markets of regionsoutside the U.S. It is a fact

Conference Session

The Climate for Women in Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dona Johnson; Harriet Hartman; Beena Sukumaran

. Page 9.674.5• Higher confidence level of women students in science and mathematics: One of the major reasons cited for women not choosing engineering as a career in the United States is the drop in confidence of women students especially as they progress through middle and high school [15-18] . From the principle author’s personal experience, this is not very evident in Kerala. This can in turn be attributed to cultural factors, differences in primary and secondary education, and economic factors. In addition, because of the very selective nature of admission to the engineering programs, it is only students who are good in science and math that succeed. This is a difference from the situation in the US, where

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

adecline in interest in STEM starting at age 11 [2]. A look at gender differences found that middleschool girls are much less likely to report interest in a STEM career than boys [3]. To counteractthis decline in interest, researchers have found a link between consistent engagement in anafterschool STEM program with an improved interest in STEM [3] [4]. However, attendance inan out-of-school (OST) program is often sporadic [5], and the duration of programs varieswidely [6]. Further investigation is needed on the amount of exposure to OST STEM as apredictor of interest in STEM, with gender as a moderator. This study explores this relationshipby examining a middle school STEM afterschool program serving a traditionallyunderrepresented group, low

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #43997Queer and Engineer? Exploring Science and Engineering Identity amongLGBTQ PeopleDr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ undergraduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle University, and a B.S. in general