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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kauser Jahan

deliveredto school districts by engineering students and faculty. Engineering students develop andpilot the activities, lesson plans, and handouts. The program, has already reached out tonumerous schools in the Southern New Jersey region with successful outcomes. Schoolshave limited money for educational field trips these days. Engineers on Wheels brings the‘field trip’ to the students and also helps students learn about a possible career field.Introduction:Science and engineering has been the base of the American economic growth forgenerations. We were leaders in the industrial revolution and we initiated the internetage. Today, these fields continue to have great potential for growing our economy andemploying more Americans. Between 1983 and 2004

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Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(input), inconsistency in Page 15.455.3administration of some of the surveys (process), and adequate numbers of responses to ensurethe right changes were being made (output).The four surveys in the SIPOC diagram illustrate: • The Alumni Survey in 2006 administered by the college Career Placement Office had a 5.7% response rate. • The Employer Survey administered by the university co-op office had a 69.7% response rate for students in all programs included in the ABET evaluation. The Student Survey by the university co-op office does not have questions pertaining to lifelong

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BME Research and Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ka-yiu San

research activities in the Bioengineering Department at Rice University will bepresented.IntroductionThe Bioengineering undergraduate program at Rice University is designed to prepare studentsfor careers in rapidly developing areas of biomedical engineering and bioprocessing. Theundergraduate educational program in Bioengineering (BIOE) has the goal of producing a newtype of biomedical engineer, fully conversant with modern biochemistry and cell and molecularbiology. This type of biomedical engineer will translate bench-scale scientific advances inbiological sciences into cost-effective new products and processes. New and innovative curriculaare being developed to educate biomedical engineers who will not only create new tissues andcell-based

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Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Sutterer; Robert Houghtalen; James Hanson

Engineering REU Sites: Designing for Appropriate and Valuable Summer Educational Experiences Kevin Sutterer, Martin Brenny, J. David Pirnia, Michelle Woodward, Robert Houghtalen, and Jim Hanson Department of Civil Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe National Science Foundation (NSF) provides funds for summer Research Experience forUndergraduates (REU) programs with the aim to provide appropriate and valuable educationalexperiences for undergraduate students through research. Through effective REU programs,talented undergraduate students should be retained and attracted to productive careers in teachingand university research. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robi Polikar; Maria Tahamont; Ravi Ramachandran; Linda Head

objectives: to provide ECE students with fundamental and contempo-rary BME knowledge for future career and graduate study opportunities; and to improve stu-dents’ interest in and comprehension of ECE concepts by acquainting them with engineering so-lutions to real world problems in medicine. This approach has several advantages: (1) it is versa-tile, any number of topics can be integrated that the faculty deems important; (2) a broad spec-trum of topics can be addressed as they are distributed throughout the 4-year curriculum, (3) allstudents are exposed to novel content; (4) very little additional resources are required for imple-mentation; (5) students receive a more well-rounded and broad education within their specific

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Alejandro Gonzalez; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

interactive knowledge Near-Peer Mentoring: Near-peer mentors thrive in a supportive exchange, bridging generational gaps and fostering critical thinking [12- environment, gaining insights and building confidence. The experience 15]. readies them for their careers while benefiting from well-being strategies. Dual-form mentoring redefines traditional hierarchies, offering an

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

boost their motivation and desire to achievetheir career goals. By doing that, we can provide students with a solid and rewarding foundationfor academic and personal success and increase retention rates.KeywordsCurriculum development, Undergraduate students, Mechanical Engineering, Senior exit surveyBackgroundThe primary goal of universities is to develop more professionals who are competent to servesociety with knowledge and skills in their fields. The design of what, when, and how to nurturethem is critical to the success of both students and the institutions [1], [2]. To achieve that goal,curricula were developed to keep the progress steady and continuous. In most institutions, thecurricula were well developed and passed down from decades

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Martin Trenor, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University; Kyle G. Gipson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-925: UTILIZATION OF A THINK-ALOUD PROTOCOL TO COG-NITIVELY VALIDATE A SURVEY INSTRUMENT IDENTIFYING SOCIALCAPITAL RESOURCES OF ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATESJulie Martin Trenor, Clemson University Julie Martin Trenor, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engi- neering. Dr. Trenor is a recent NSF CAREER award winner for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.”Matthew K. Miller, Clemson

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Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beverly Radloff, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2011-1719: PREPARING ENGINEERING GRADUATES FOR THE REALWORLDJessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisBeverly Radloff, Indiana University Purdue University, IndianapolisNancy Lamm, Indiana University Purdue University, IndianapolisTerri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Terri Talbert-Hatch is the Assistant Dean for the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. In this position she is responsible for recruitment of undergraduate students and all scholarships. She is responsible for all marketing for the school including program brochures and the school’s website. She also oversees the School’s Career Services office and is the advisor to the

Conference Session

Special Session: Discovering implications of the Academic Pathways Study for YOUR Campus

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Sheri Sheppard, P.E., Stanford University; Samantha Brunhaver, Stanford University; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Micah Lande, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs; Dennis Lund, University of Washington; Karl A. Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

context more broadly than men did.  Some students struggle with the shift from ―book problems‖ to open-ended problems.  College students navigate through engineering programs in ways that display large and consequential variation.  Seniors are less satisfied with faculty and TAs than first-year students are, although seniors interact with faculty and TAs more.  Seniors’ use of language becomes more engineering design-specific.  Today’s engineering graduates think more about a “first job” than about a lifetime career choice.  A sizeable fraction of engineering graduates are considering a future outside the field of

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, working there for ten years in first-year engineering education.Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Carlos Lopez, Iowa State University ; Dimitra Lynette Jackson, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

biology, chemistry and engineering. In fact, biology has become as much of anenabling science for chemical engineering as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This newparadigm shift in the engineering field demands that undergraduate students should be exposedto biological engineering at an early stage of their career via research and discovery experiences.This will provide them with a better understanding about the importance of interdisciplinaryresearch and science innovation.There is a need for an increase in the representation of individuals in the areas of chemical andbiological engineering. In this ever-increasing technology-driven and globalized society, we needmore individuals who are trained in interdisciplinary sciences to address

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet; Opal McFarlane, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

safety concerns into their courses to help prepare students forfuture leadership responsibilities in the 21st century workplace.IntroductionThe workplace can provide many career opportunities and challenges for graduatingstudents. The recent global recession has highlighted the need for students to developmultidisciplinary skills for successful careers1, 2. While pursuing their careers, manyengineering and technology students will perform roles that are outside their principalacademic fields of study3, 4. In addition to having to deal with career issues related toglobal competition and technological change, an additional challenge students are likelyto encounter is safety management. As future leaders and professionals in industry,engineering

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Albert Lozano-Nieto

theseactivities is to teach the students the culture of the workplace. We want to address issues such asthe importance of professionalism, the importance of writing, the need for communication withother professionals, etc., beyond the merely technical contents that are the basis for their futurecareers. This knowledge makes them to become more successful in their professional careers.INTRODUCTIONA common goal of Engineering Technology programs is to produce highly qualified and skilledgraduates to serve industry and the society. These programs need to provide students with thevast range of expertise that will be required in their professional careers. Industry demands forgraduates in Engineering Technology are twofold. First, they require their future

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Waters

have attracted significant numbers ofinternational students. Over the 45 years, the Department has granted over 5,000 master and 150doctoral degrees.Non-Traditional Doctoral StudentsWashington, DC, has one of the largest pools of highly educated, technical people in the U.S.The Metropolitan area has developed world-class leadership activities in telecommunications,biotechnology, systems engineering and technical services. Many mid-career executives in theseand other related organizations are interested participating in higher education. Some wish to Page 4.474.1prepare for teaching careers and others wish to teach in the fields of their

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and make use of four different EngineeringTechnology laboratories. The girls spend one hour in each lab where they are presented with anoverview of that particular engineering technology and a brief description of the theory behindthe experiment that they will be performing. Using tools and measuring equipment found in thelaboratories, the experiments are performed entirely by the girls with guidance from the studentvolunteers. To culminate the day all of the Girl Scouts meet with the student volunteers for aquestion-and-answer period. During this panel discussion, the girls are encouraged to askquestions relating to the students’ decisions to study engineering and their career aspirationsalong with their college experiences.Having the

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane Brown, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

pursuingan engineering career generally believed that it involved hands-on building or fixing of cars,bridges or airplanes. Students who were not interested in a career in engineering discussed abroader variety of types of engineering, and more often cited altruism and inherent interest asreasons that others would pursue such careers. Most students in this study did not express verycomplex or rich conceptions of engineers or engineering, but their conceptual ecologies suggestthat they would be resistant to changing these conceptions. This suggests that recruitment andretention programs will need to directly address students’ existing conceptions of engineering.IntroductionRetention and recruitment of diverse and talented individuals into the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raquel Perez Castillejos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(NJIT), weconsidered the following:a. Multidisciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity of nanotechnology: nanometric entities and the nanoscale mechanisms associated with them are not exclusive to one or a few disciplines, nor to one or a few departments, but they extend beyond the limits of traditional fields of knowledge and beyond the borders of traditional academic curricula.b. Research-driven field: nanotechnology is a hot research topic, the instruction of which has been typically confined to graduate school and to those who pursue research careers. As a result, the development of courses on nanotechnology for UG students is challenged by a constantly evolving body of knowledge.c. Little flexibility of the UG curricula: STEM

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FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven R. Eisenbarth, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

supportservices and resources to build a sense of community and to ensure retention through thecompletion of their degree. SAS Scholars were familiarized with campus resources that providesupport, encourage success, and help students improve study skills. Mentoring activitiesincluded teaching life and career skills, providing faculty and industry mentors, encouragingstudents to seek summer internships, and providing them with services, resources, and events toassist them in the transition to engineering and computer science programs at a 4-year university.The introduction of SAS scholars to each other provided the students with an instant supportnetwork of classmates and student-mentors. Through career counseling and focusedstudent/faculty interaction

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

environmental implications. This paper presents a case study of anundergraduate research experience aiming to demonstrate how early research engagementopportunities can enhance students’ engineering education and shift their career trajectories.Furthermore, it is shown here how sustainable engineering research plays a vital role in attractingundergraduate students to research, transforming students’ identities, and contributing tostudents’ development of research and interpersonal skill. It is concluded that UREs create aunique opportunity to integrate undergraduate students into research, enabling interdisciplinaryexploration that bridges knowledge gaps while fostering critical thinking, adaptability, and aholistic understanding of sustainable

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Turaj Ashuri, Kennesaw State University; Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University; Charles Richard Kennedy, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Christina R Scherrer, Kennesaw State University; Gregory L. Wiles PE, Kennesaw State University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

college’s six departments, with instructors rotating between the various sections. Eachdepartment is allocated two weeks to introduce students to key concepts, career paths, andchallenges specific to their discipline. These presentations aim not only to inform students aboutthe various options available but also to inspire them through the faculty member’s passion fortheir field. This exposure helps students make more informed decisions about their academic andcareer paths, reducing the chances of major changes later that could delay graduation andincrease costs due to untransferable credits. Students are assessed via attendance and thefollowing six assignments: a virtual scavenger hunt, time management, resume building,professional licensing

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Thomas Dodson; Nicholas Mattei; Joshua T. Guerin; Judy Goldsmith; Joan M. Mazur

large state university. Between 2009 and including academic support, special needs services, and2011 we conducted two surveys of over 500 students in multiple counseling. What makes advising challenging is the need tomajors and colleges. These surveys asked students detailed personalize advice for full-time and part-time students,questions about their preferences concerning course selection, transfer students, and students changing majors after satisfyingadvising, and career paths. We present data from this studywhich may be helpful for faculty and staff who advise some of their

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Thomas C. McKinley

engaging projects that allowed members to apply theirincreasingly important to understand computer programming programming knowledge to the real world and working on weband artificial intelligence (AI). As a future workforce, it is scraping related to gaming, making the learning processimperative that high school students understand and have skills exciting and relevant to students’ interests. These hands-onin this field regardless of their eventual careers. Recognizing

Conference Session

Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word; Stephanie Gray; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

of Coding for the Future: A Case Study of the megaGEMS Coding AcademyAbstractGirls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS) is a free after-school club and summercamp for girls interested in exploring their career in various Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM) fields. GEMS is the outreach program for the Autonomous VehicleSystems Research and Education Laboratories. GEMS programs are designed to educate youngwomen about STEM by providing hands-on experiential learning in robotics, programming, andresearch [1]. GEMS is divided into two main programs: miniGEMS for rising fifth througheighth-grade middle school students, and megaGEMS for rising ninth through twelfth-grade highschool students [2]. miniGEMS

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

increasingly essential in engineering careers. Thus, Summary of Research Results: Student Reflections on the Integration of the EOP engineering educational institutions must integrate sustainability into their Framework Students highlighted both strengths and challenges in the course: In the Introduction to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

enhancingprogramming competency and self-efficacy in early engineering education.IntroductionProgramming is a fundamental skill for engineering students, playing a critical role in theiracademic success and future careers. However, first-year engineering students often facechallenges in developing programming self-efficacy, a domain-specific belief in their ability tosucceed in programming tasks. Research highlights that low self-efficacy can hinder motivation,persistence, and engagement, particularly in STEM fields where programming is integral [1,2].Gender disparities exacerbate these challenges, with women consistently reporting lowerprogramming self-efficacy despite comparable performance to men [3].Automated feedback tools, such as WebTA, provide real

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faith Gacheru, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Eileen Johnson, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46301BOARD # 317: A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Engineering Students’Feelings of Being OverwhelmedFaith Gacheru, University of MichiganDr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research.Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan Jeanne Sanders (she/her/hers) is a researcher in Engineering Education. She graduated

Conference Session

GSD 5: Mentorship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randi Sims, Clemson University; Sofia Brewer, Clemson University; Lily Fender, Clemson University; Kassidy Maron; Adelyn Dwyer, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Marieke Van Puymbroeck

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #46029Piloting the EMPOWERS Program: Inaugurating Student-Centered HolisticMentorship for STEM Practitioners in AcademiaMs. Randi Sims, Clemson University Randi is a current Ph.D. student in the department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests center around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Sofia Brewer, Clemson UniversityLily Fender, Clemson UniversityKassidy

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

through an anonymous online survey link sent to theiremail addresses later in the summer.Table 1: Program Evaluation Data Sources & Samples Data Sources (sub-domains) Samples (n) Student Pre and Post-Surveys 2023: 65 students • Learning outcomes in 7 topics (44 cases for analysis) • STEM career interest & commitment • Learning experience 2024: 122 students • Demographics (109 for analysis) Teacher Survey 2023: 5 teachers • Camp Program Quality 2024: 4 teachers

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Foeday Zinnah, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

thematically analyze study results [2].The preliminary findings provide a comprehensive characterization of the emergent empiricalliterature related to non-degree credentialing programs in STEM fields. Results indicate thatNDCs emerged as an area of STEM education and workforce research interest during the pastten years. Specifically, practical training, hands-on experiences, career preparation, and short-term certificate programs comprise current STEM NDC program initiatives. Moreover, theresults provide guides for researchers, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers in shapingthe future landscape of STEM education and workforce development.IntroductionKnown for demanding, technically focused preparatory approaches, science, technology