Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education in the Formal Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meera N.K. Singh, University of Calgary; Qiao Sun, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

used the platform to deliver certain non-physics related content,teachers completed a survey and in-depth interview. Initial feedback from the first phase of thePLMS was positive. Teachers interacting with the PLMS have indicated that “[it] provided[teachers] with new ideas and ways to teach science content”, and that it “offered…studentsexposure to more career and real-life applications.” One teacher said that, with the PLMS,“students are learning about science through interaction on multiple levels, not just listening andtaking notes”. Another teacher spoke to the value of the PLMS to engage students in immersiveself-directed learning.Drawing from the success of the current PLMS, the physics related content is expanding andconcurrently being

Conference Session

SED Technical Session: Systems Thinking

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Degen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

loading. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology where her research interests include novel manufacturing and characterization techniques of polymer and com- posite structures and the incorporation of multifunctionality by inducing desired responses to mechanical loading.Dr. Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Bedillion received the BS degree in 1998, the MS degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University. After a seven year career in the hard disk drive industry, Dr. Bedillion was on the faculty of the South Dakota School of Mines and

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Lanning, University of California, Irvine; Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

and flushed” after the exam (Bella 2003).There’s a time and place for number crunching, detailed design calculations, and utilizing designaids. Students will encounter many different problems in their career, but a few design courses incollege ​certainly​ cannot expose students to every scenario, much less ​effectively teach​ them howto solve each problem. Further, the purpose of our design courses should not be to simply “teachthe code” (Hines 2012). This is sure to reinforce the impression that design is cranking throughequations and picking sizes from tables - a practice that can limit creativity. “The creative structural engineer must be able to anticipate how a structure responds to applied loads and other external influences

Conference Session

Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Emily Hixon, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

CurriculumA predominantly 'computer-centered pedagogy' can create issues related to reduced communicationand teamwork during classes. This paper explains a team-based collaborative learning exercisesuccessfully implemented in computer graphics technology (CGT) courses in a Midwestern university.Based on the data compiled and analyzed from final exam and quiz results from the modeling andanimation courses taught over the past several years, poor performance in the required CGT coursesalso affects the performance in higher-level courses. Sophomores and junior CGT majors struggle withtechnical graphics concepts and jargon. This affects their performance in advanced CGT courses(causing retention issues) and also affects their career prospects.The ability

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Romy Beigel, Montana State University; Emma Annand, Montana State University; Monika Kwapisz, Montana State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Brett Tallman P.E., Montana State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

interests in engineering education and the role of leadership and culture in process improvement. His research is supported by the NSF and industry and has received numerous national and international awards. He is an elected Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management and serves as an Associate Editor for the Engineering Management Journal. Prior to his academic career, Schell spent 14 years in industry where he held leadership positions focused on process improvement and organizational development.Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Assistant Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University, and holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, Clemson University; Dylan Bargar, Clemson University; Penelope Walters Brunner, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Amy E. Landis, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #15701Dr. Leidy Klotz, Clemson University Leidy Klotz is an engineering faculty member at Clemson University, where he developed and teaches courses like the one described in this paper. He does research on decision making and education for sustainability.Prof. Amy E. Landis, Clemson University Dr. Landis joined Clemson in June 2015 as the Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development. Previously she was an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. She began her career as an Assistant Professor at the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Jenna Elyse Goldberg

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

 advisers are assigned to students early in the Spring Term, based on student major and departmental rotation. Moreover, McCormick students can rely on Personal Counselors in the Office of Personal Development. These counselors help students that may need more in­depth advising to help them recover from personal and academic difficulties. Students are also assigned to Career Advisers based on major; these advisers work in the Employment Office. They help students plan their job search and academic plans for students on Co­ops. The Alumni Network is involved in various ways­ through Employment and Dean’s Offices. Each of the these groups plays a vital role in providing guidance to students.   McCormick Advisers McCormick hired four advisers to

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth E. Vidal, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. Budny can be reached at the University of Pittsburgh, Freshman Engineering, 126 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; 412-624-6474. [budny@pitt.edu]Mrs. Elizabeth E. Vidal, Universidad Nacional de San Agust´ın c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Adding “Professional Awareness” to the Software Engineering CurriculumAbstract - This paper presents a proposal to integrate the learning skills and professionalawareness in an engineering education course for the Professional School of SoftwareEngineering at the National University of San Augustine, Arequipa - Peru. The knownproblems of writing and oral communication in technical careers from other engineeringprograms are outlined. Engineering

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pete Hylton, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wendy Otoupal-Hylton, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

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International

, and educationalenvironment.Assessment in UK Public SchoolsAny discussion of assessment of students in the UK higher education system should begin bylooking at the public school system and how the assessment of students in that system forms thebasis for admission decisions at UK universities. In the USA, students applying for universityadmission are generally assessed on the basis of their grade point average (GPA) in their highschool classes and by scores on standardized tests, generally the SAT and/or ACT. In the UK,universities look at the number of “A-Levels” that a student acquired during their secondaryeducation career and what subjects those occurred in. The General Certificate of Education(GCE) Advanced Level is commonly known as an “A

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Youssef, San Diego State University; Enrique A. Ainsworth, University of California - Los Angeles; Casey Ann Shapiro, UCLA Center for Educational Assessment; Hannah Whang Sayson, UCLA Center for Educational Assessment; Marc Levis-Fitzgerald, University of California - Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

in all kinds of research –both disciplinary and interdisciplinary – encompassing efforts by individual investigators,groups, centers, national facilities, and others” [1]. Therefore, the goal is the integration ofresearch and education to provide students superior undergraduate education [1]. In addition toNSF efforts, universities have long recognized the importance of training students in researchearly in their academic careers as doing so fosters academic preparation and motivation to attendgraduate school [2]. Towards those ends, and considering the demographic composition ofengineering and other technical fields compared to the United States at large, universities havecreated educational centers and programs to increase the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Understanding and Changing Engineering Culture

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kylie Denise Stoup, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #16129Engineering Students’ Self-Concept Differentiation: Investigation of Identity,Personality, and Authenticity with Implications for Program RetentionMs. Kylie Denise Stoup, James Madison University Kylie Stoup is a senior honors engineering student at James Madison University. Ms. Kylie Stoup grad- uates with a BS in Engineering in May 2016. She is in the second year of her 2-year-long engineering capstone project so far, involving the design and implementation of a greenway system in Harrisonburg. Her career interests include transportation infrastructure and city planning with a focus in social equity, as

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Isaac Andres Azuz, CETYS University

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Diversity

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International

. • Talk to each student privately during the program to know if there are any issues that may be sensitive and not disclosed in the group, for example, problems with adjusting to the host family food, not feeling safe when walking back home, etc. Figure 5 Program closure ceremony at the Wine Museum in Ensenada’s Guadalupe Valley5. Student FeedbackAfter the UTEP-CETYS study abroad program was completed, a survey was applied to theUTEP participant students. Overall, students were satisfied with the program and found it to berelevant for their careers. Figure 6 presents results for questions relating to life experience,classmates and quality of instruction.Figure 6 Answers to questions relating to life experience, classmates

Conference Session

Promoting Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

establish proper relationship and balancebetween instruction and research, as the commitment to undergraduate education is a crucialinstitutional priority. Intellectual energy comes not only from faculty talking with able studentsbut also from faculty talking with fellow faculty. Some of this activity represents the spirit ofcreativity and curiosity that supports both scholarship and teaching. These major efforts areneeded for faculty development to accomplish this educational challenge 2. Faculty developmentand mentorship programs are definitely important to prepare faculty members for their academicroles including teaching, research, administration, writing and career management 3. Facultydevelopment program in this case included amongst others

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engage in academic work using a variety of self-regulating strategies: planning, monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting approaches to learning. Seventh, students’ use of cognitive strategies is situated in the context of cycles of dynamic, iterative, self-regulating activities. Eighth, as part of the monitoring effort and in an ongoing way, students compare outcomes that emerge through their activity with internal or external standards.Overview of the REU Site ProgramThis REU Site program aims to motivate and retain talented undergraduates in STEM careers,particularly careers in teaching and STEM education research. Each year over a three-yearproject period, eight undergraduate students from across the nation are recruited to

Conference Session

Pedagogies of Making and Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; James W. Malazita, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

possibility of a whole new generation of students primed forscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Makingpractices, facilities, and integrated makerspaces have been enthusiastically embraced withinengineering education programs at high school and university levels, and are proliferatingrapidly within diverse educational settings. Perhaps surprising to many within engineering andother STEM fields, making practices are also being embraced and adapted within thehumanities,1 particularly a branch of humanistic inquiry labeled “digital humanities.”2 Ashumanists organize research practices and supporting theoretical frameworks around making,new possibilities arise for using making practices to integrate technical

Conference Session

Ethics Instruction in Context: Civil and Construction Engineering and Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

capstone course they were assessedagain and the results were compared. This paper describes the process used in the cohort studyas well as the results derived from that study. Data from the study did not show a significantincrease in the scores on the NSPE ethics exam used for assessment from freshman to senioryears. The conclusion could be that either this exam is not an effective assessment tool or thatstudents did not significantly increase their knowledge of professional ethics from theeducational methods that were used during the study.IntroductionWe expend great effort into preparing engineering and engineering technology students to dealwith the technical problems they will encounter in their future careers but we don’t alwaysadequately

Conference Session

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Raghava Mahankali, University of Michigan, Flint

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

University of Michigan-Flint. He finished his gradua- tion in Computer Science Major. His research is on Student Satisfaction and Ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perception of Ethics in Bangladesh, India and USAAbstract: Ethics is an important attribute that students must develop to succeed in theiracademic career and profession. To improve the ethics perception in students, it is essentialto integrate ethics in the curriculum. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate thestudents’ perception of ethics in three different countries. The objective was to evaluatestudents’ perception of ethics using 5 factors: 1) the impact of education and faculty onethics; 2

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Regina Ruane Ph.D., Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

taught and developed undergrad- uate and graduate courses in power electronics, power systems, renewable energy, smart grids, control, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods, space and atmosphere physics, and applied physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and pro- tection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, smart microgrids, power electronics and electric machines for non-conventional energy conversion, remote sensing, wave and turbulence, nu- merical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published ten book chapters, several papers in referred journals and in

Conference Session

Fundamental: K-12 Students' Beliefs, Motivation, and Self-efficacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Engineering Identity Development Scale (EIDS). This survey consist of a Likert scalewith 16 items related to students’ self-beliefs. A confirmatory factor analysis performed byCapobianco, French, and Diefes-Dux21 identified academic affiliation and engineering career as Page 26.760.5the two factors comprised by the survey. Scores ranged between 1 and 21 for the academic factorand a between 1 and 30 for the engineering factor. Capobianco et al. reported a Cronbach’s αvalue of 0.76. EIDS and SKTs were administered at the beginning and end of each school year.Data Analyses Prior to statistical analyses, assumptions for each statistical

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Agnew Trevey, Marquette University; Andrea L. Gorman, Marquette University; Kristina M. Ropella, Marquette University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

. Kristina M. Ropella, Marquette University Kristina M. Ropella, Ph.D., is interim Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University. She received her bachelor of science degree in biomedi- cal engineering from Marquette and her master’s and doctoral degrees from Northwestern University. She joined the biomedical engineering faculty in 1990 and served as the chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering from 2004 to 2013, when she was named the executive associate dean. Ropella has focused her research and teaching career on biosignal processing, bioinstrumentation, computer applications in biomedical engineering, statistics and medical imaging. Current

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken C Stanton, Colorado State University; Thomas H. Bradley, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

]. Creating these objectives is also challenging as various educationalphilosophies, interests, and perspectives are frequently present. For example, some believe thatacademia’s main purpose is higher learning, while others posit that job placement is the majorfocus. Such differences can lead to a variety of distinct learning objectives, which in turn lead tovery different academic curricula. Therefore, it is essential to first consider such purposes andthen carefully tune the program objectives to said purposes, and to have guidance with writingthe objectives themselves.When designing an engineering program that is focused on job and career placement, learningobjectives should be focused on outcomes that lead to employment. Therefore, a logical step

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION TWO

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Gregory John Kostrzewsky, Cummins, Inc; Lin Xiang Sun, Danfoss Turbocor Compressors

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

fronts: continuous improvement ofthe capstone course and curriculum, harvesting of relevant projects for the capstone coursethrough strong industrial involvement, and expanded career opportunities for our graduates.Several curricular modifications are either directly or indirectly driven by MEAC feedback. Asan example, as suggested by MEAC, a mechatronics curriculum was developed in light of theincreasing important of smart system integration in both industrial settings and commercialproducts. As a result, we have substantially increased our mechatronics-relevant projects overthe years while further enhancing our students’ capability to work on multidisciplinary (MD)projects. The direct result is the expansion of MD projects in recent years

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Rogers P.E., North Dakota State University; Orlando R. Baiocchi, University of Washington, Tacoma; Paulo F Ribeiro, UNIFEI

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

influence of technological media, the increased mechanizationand automation of warfare, cultural change promoted by new technologies, and the reshaping ofthe earth itself through technology. Such studies lead to the question of whether or not thehuman impact can be devastating on one hand or liberating on the other hand. This course istaught with a world vision even though a local or regional focus is helpful in order to connectwith the student.An understanding of the social impact of technology on human life can make engineering ethicsmore relevant and vital to an engineer’s career. The student develops ethical discernment throughcriticism of technological development and observation of its progress and consequencesnationally and

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Lei Huang, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

Conference, Boston, MA, May 7-8, 2010. http://acamedics.com/proceedings/aseene2010/papers/faculty_papers/80.pdf9. G. Carmichael, “Girls, Computer Science, and Games”, ASM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 40, No. 4, December 2008. pp. 107-110.10. D. Grant, F.C.Payton, “Career Staging for Girls Moving Toward (Away) from Computing Careers”, Special Interest Group on Computer Personnel Research Annual Conference, Proceedings of the 2008 ACM SIGMIS11. Lei Huang and Yonggao Yang, “Facilitating education using cloud computing infrastructure.” Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges, published in Vol. 28, Issue 4, April 2013, pp. 19-25

Conference Session

Evaluation: Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gregorio, Drexel University; David S Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Alyssa M Batula, Drexel University; Michael Caro; Jeffrey Scott, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Kara Martine Lindstrom, Drexel University, ExCITe Center

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

well as creative thinking and problem solving; however, the pedagogy of many STEMeducation programs only focuses on the technical aspects of their discipline. The point at whichstudents are first introduced to various STEM fields is critical in terms of their interest,motivation, and understanding of potential applications. These early years greatly impact thedecision of whether a student pursues a career or major in a STEM field. Thus, teachingmethodologies for young STEM students must balance, or better yet, intertwine core conceptsand knowledge with student engagement through hands-on, project-based learning andconnections to topics of interest, such as music and the arts. Too often, STEM pedagogy paints apicture of a world where problems

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

lives, theopportunities for careers are expanding rapidly. A major challenge of this field is the trainingand education of a new generation of skilled workers. This paper studies different approachesthat are used by different institutions of higher education to integrate nanotechnology conceptsinto their curriculum.IntroductionNanotechnology is the science, engineering, and technology that deals with various structures ofmatter that have dimensions on the order of a billionth of a meter. Nanotechnology is the abilityto observe, manipulate, measure, and manufacture things at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to100 nanometers. While the word nanotechnology is new and was introduced in the late 1970s,the existence of functional devices and

Conference Session

Something New??? within Engineering Design Graphics Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Esteban Garcia Bravo, Purdue University; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Raymond Patrick Hassan, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

structure, instructor roles, and student autonomy.The Polytechnic FoundationAlthough there is no single definition for what constitutes a polytechnic approach or institution,it is generally accepted that key components of a polytechnic entity may include crucialcharacteristics of student mentoring, problem-based instruction, integration and collaboration ofsubject matter, entrepreneurship, and intrinsic student motivation. Sorensen 4 claims that Polytechnics are comprehensive universities offering professional, career-focused programs in the arts, social and related behavioral sciences, engineering, education, and natural sciences and technology that engage students in active learning, theory and research essential to the future of society

Conference Session

Mobile Devices and Apps

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andreas Karatsolis, MIT; Suguru Ishizaki, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha C. Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Mollie Kaufer, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacie L. Rohrbach, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

career. For those participants, the need to use write effectively became clear in theirmind as a necessary condition to reach higher management levels. For this reason, it seems thatthe value of a learning environment like Practikon can be more significant for new entrants inthe workforce than it was originally conceived to be.The observation from the interview data is also supported by the analysis of the writingassignments that the participants were given for this study. The participants were asked to writebrief texts, primarily explanations of processes or presentation of technical information for layaudiences. Only one prompt was argumentative, aimed at making a case to the Director for thetimely implementation of a process.Analysis of the

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A. Kitch, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; John V. Tocco J.D., Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12608Students Writing for Professional Practice: A Model for Collaboration amongFaculty, Practitioners and Writing SpecialistsProf. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Kitch is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION ONE

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui (Celia) Pan, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E Foor, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

-college experience, intervention strategies,financial support, etc.8 Unfortunately, the strategies to increase diversity discussed in previousresearch haven’t trickled down to SELECT. 4, 5There is inadequate research into diversity in engineering competition teams. Some of the studiesconducted with competition teams focus on discussion of factors and strategies that lead to teamsuccess in winning the competitions.9, 10, 11 Other studies center around how participating incompetition teams enriches student engineering education experience and prepares students fortheir future careers.12, 13 No research has been identified that addresses issues of diversity inSELECT teams.4, 5Previous research on classroom teams provides us with insight into why