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Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Andrew J. Sullivan; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
. Principles of Sustainable Development 2. Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities 3. Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Systems 4. Managing Natural Resources and Sustainable Smart Cities 5. Green Infrastructure and Transportation 6. Green Buildings 7. Health & Livability 8. Smart Technologies for Cities & Buildings 9. Big Data & Smart Cities 10. Research Methods & Project PlanningCapstone Research Project– during the capstone research project the students will design andimplement a piece of research that will enable them to reflect on the knowledge and skillswhich they have learned during the taught modules and apply them to a real world problem orissue. This research may
Conference Session
Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wayne Paul Pferdehirt, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John S Nelson PE, University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Civil & Environmental Enginieering
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Diversity
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Engineering Management
a fictitious project executive committee for approval.2. Project Cost and Value Previously this lesson was titled “Project Budgeting.” We revised the lesson’s title to “Project Cost and Value” to reflect that: 1) in the end, project sponsors care far more about how much the project cost than its original budget; and 2) the most important monetary consideration for project managers is delivering owner/sponsor-defined value. In this lesson, we spend considerable effort discussing project value. Effective project managers have thoughtful, probing discussions with project sponsors of project value. Every project has deliverables, whether that be a facility, a product prototype, or functioning software. The goal, however, is to
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Derek T Reamon Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder
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Diversity
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
name matters. As outlined above, e+ is a specialized design-focused degreeprogram, requiring students to focus in engineering design thinking and doing, and anengineering disciplinary emphasis—while developing a secondary area of expertise via theconcentration. This multifaceted specialization is distinctive amongst the traditional discipline-specific engineering programs in our college. The authors hope that removal of “general” fromthe program name better reflects the unique combination of specificity and customizabilityafforded by the program curriculum and that the renaming will help the program grow in sizeand stature. We also hope that this lesson-learned serves as a cautionary tale to other collegesinterested in creating a new program
Conference Session
Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Vanessa Dunn, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Stephanie Swartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Arthur L.C. Antoine, University of Colorado, Boulder
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Diversity
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Graduate Studies
researchlaboratories due to lack of experience6. Meanwhile, for many students, particularly those who arethe first in their family to attend college, research is often unfamiliar, and a summer or semestermay feel inaccessible or overwhelming.In order to create academic institutions that reflect our nation’s diversity, we must seal holes alongthe leaky pathway from undergraduate degree programs to professional jobs in STEM. Animportant step is retaining students once they have enrolled in undergraduate degree programs andsupporting those students as they explore and continue along the academic pathway.The research program we report on here, titled “Spring Break for Research (SB4R)”, was designedat the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering and
Conference Session
Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tizoc Cruz-Gonzalez, University of Michigan; Sarah Rose Sobek, University of Michigan ; Julianna Marie Abel, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering
reflecting on the event details, and the simple quantitative and qualitative componentsof the survey, we have begun to demonstrate there is a benefit to students participating in designand build activities at a large conference.Given the positive reaction of students to the intervention over three years of implementation, thedemonstrated benefit of STEM role models to students’ decisions to enroll and persist in STEMmajors4,5,6,7, frequency, and varied geographic locations of STEM conferences, interventionssuch as the one discussed in this paper present an opportunity to reach traditionally underservedpopulations. This paper details a successful and easily replicated outreach opportunity that existsfor participants in STEM research conferences. We
Conference Session
Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
to which respondents indicate their level of agreement on a Likert four-pointscale, from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Participants respond to the 26 items for each ofthe three classroom strategies (formative feedback, real-world applications, and initiatingstudent-to-student discussions), thus yielding 78 datum points.VECTERS additionally contains questions to collect demographic information about theinstructors as well as general information about the engineering course they are reflecting uponwhen responding to VECTERS. Instructor information includes information such as gender,ethnicity, and years of experience. Course information includes items to indicate the course-level(100 to 400), whether the course is required, and the
Conference Session
STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University
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Diversity
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Aerospace
sustained motivation. It is with this motivation thatstudents will be more likely to reflect on their decisions within the group and persist throughdifficulties as they arise in STEM environments. Of course, motivation is one of the centralfeatures relating to reaching learning outcomes. This study was also informed by the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) (Lent,2005).17 SCCT’s roots can be found in Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive Theory.4 This theorysuggests that models are key to knowledge acquisition and subsequent behaviors of thoseobserving the model. Within this framework, SCCT argues that cognitive-person variables (self-efficacy, outcome expectations, personal goals) allow people to exercise personal agency when itcomes to
Conference Session
Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Myron L. Stevenson, North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech)
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering
district. The lack of this importantresource results in rural students being ill prepared for college level math and science courses ata greater rate than metropolitan students. This lack of academic resources is reflective of thesocioeconomic disparity between regions. This is not surprising since URM primary and middle grade math scores are much lower thantheir White and Asian peers. North Carolina students’ average National Assessment ofEducational Progress (NAEP) math score for fourth graders was four points higher than thenational average of 240 in 2015. URMs average score was 232, eight points lower than thenational average and 21 points lower than White students. Eighth graders’ scores for all NorthCarolina students was equal to the
Conference Session
Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University
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Diversity
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Manufacturing
. Table 5. Recruitment and Dissemination InitiativesProposed Curriculum StructureCurriculum at NKU and CSTCC follow the general guidelines for accreditation defined by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [19]. Mechatronics curriculumdesign includes development of goals and objectives, programs of study and curriculum guides,courses, laboratories, textbooks, instructional materials, experiments, instructional sequencies andothe supplemental materials focusing to accomplish a wide range of educational goals [1].The cross-curricular approach reflected at the level of the targeted goals, of the targeted contents,the use of new technologies, of the computer as a working tool which will determine the student’seducational course
Conference Session
Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mary S Carpenter Ed.D., CCD - Custom Curriculum Design; Chris Yakymyshyn; Logan Edward Micher; Ashly Locke, Florida Polytechnic University
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Diversity
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Design in Engineering Education
content was reflected in not only the types of components studentsrequested from a list of recommended vendors to allow grouping of orders for efficiency (forexample, DigiKey offers over 20,000 unique LEDs), but also by the variety of components fromother vendors selected by students, including numerous Amazon and Ebay vendors. The BOMalso included any 3D printing requests for the on-site printing facility. It was clear based oncomments made by the 3D printing facility supervisor that a rich variety of objects wereFigure 8- Layouts of two of six panelized printed circuit boards representing approximately 40unique prototypes.submitted for printing. Some students chose to use 3D printing services from outside, in the fewcases where an unusual
Conference Session
Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jonathan Grunert, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech
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Diversity
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
and Exposition,Seattle, Washington. 10.18260/p.246415 Riley, Donna. Engineering and social justice. Chapter 2 “Mindsets in Engineering” Synthesis Lectures onEngineers, Technology, and Society 3.1 (2008): 33-45.6 Bandura, Albert. (1977). “Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change.” Psychological Review,Vol 84(2), Mar 1977, 191-215.Acknowledgment: This material is based upon work supported, in part, by the National ScienceFoundation, under grant 1256529. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.For more on content of the course, see Riley, D., Grunert, J., Jalali, Y., Adams, S.G
Conference Session
Corporate Member Council Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jared V. Berrett, Utah State University; Cedale Sage Armstrong, Utah State University; Curtis G Frazier, Utah State University Eastern
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Corporate Member Council, Diversity
, stipends, when coming, more touch base with mentors ahead of time… • Use the companion course as a big stick… (Extrinsic motivation) for kids to perform while they are up there. Written explanations, experience, etc.According to the weekly journals and summative reflections from the Canvas course, theparticipating Native American students, said:Student 1: “I was apprehensive and had shaky confidence in my skill set to participate in thisprogram.” “Within these four short weeks I feel that I have grown much more than the person Iwas when we first started the program.”Student 4: “I do feel that I gained more confidence to compete in a global economy.” “The factthat they (mentors & facilitators) have confidence that we can make it
Conference Session
Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet
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Diversity
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New Engineering Educators
nature of work requires cooperation for organizational and career success. Civility can be instrumental in promoting the collaboration necessary for positive synergy. • Workforce composition: the American workforce has experienced a significant increase in diversity.21 Employment today reflects large numbers of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and people from different generations and with different education levels. Diversity and inclusion require civility in order for people to get along with each other and have equal career opportunities. Being treated in a respectful manner is a fundamental expectation of all employees.4. Laws and Policies Against Inappropriate
Conference Session
CAD Within Engineering Design Graphics
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dongdong Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Deniz Eseryel, North Carolina State University; Uzair Nadeem, Prairie View A&M University; Atiq Islam, Prairie View A&M University; T Fulya Eyupoglu, North Carolina State University; Tianyun Yuan, Prairie View A&M University
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Diversity
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Engineering Design Graphics
learning skills. We will continue to iterate the designefforts. We will re-evaluate and re-design the project activities in order to help our studentsimprove their life-long learning skills and engineering attitudes in the upcoming semesters.Acknowledgement This material is supported by the National Science Foundation under HRD Grant No.1435073. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented are those of theauthors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. David, R., Frischknecht, A., Jensen, C. G., Blotter, J., and Maynes, D., 2006, “Contextual Learning of CAx Tools within a Fundamental Mechanical Engineering Curricula,” PACE Forum, Provo, UT, July.2. Palaigeorgiou, G. and
Conference Session
Innovative Approaches to Ethics Instruction
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alison J. Kerr, The University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, The University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily P.E., The University of Tulsa
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Diversity
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Engineering Ethics
material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. Brummel, B. J., & Daily, J. S. (2014). Developing engineering ethics through expert witness role plays.Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Conference 2014.2. Brummel, B. J., Daily, J. S., Stauth, J. T. (2015). Guidelines for constructing expert witness role plays forengineering ethics. Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Conference 2015.3. LeClair, D. T., & Ferrell, L. (2000). Innovation in experiential business ethics training. Journal of BusinessEthics, 23(3), 313-322.4. Newberry, B. (2004). The dilemma of ethics in engineering education. Science and Engineering
Conference Session
Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph A Raiola III, Central Connecticut State University
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Diversity
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Construction
thesame side and removes the adversarial nature of a traditional construction project. Therefore,these skills align with research on what BIM should look like. The final skill, writtencommunication, is important because of the nature of construction, being able to communicateintent and requirements efficiently through writing. This has been and will continue to be anecessity in the industry.DiscussionImplications for Construction Management EducationCurriculum developers and instructional designers should find this research particularly useful.In reflecting on the findings it is worthy to note that BIM education is not as simple as atechnical skill or learning a piece of software. On the contrary, true BIM education withinconstruction management
Conference Session
Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas - El Paso
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
% 30.80% Table 5. Shows the results of answers for question 5In addition to results shown in Table 5 reflecting what other commitments students have everyweek, an average of Work/Family/Other commitments was calculated with results showing anaverage of 52.1 hours committed to activities per student. Table 6 shown below displays thestudents’ preference by grouping the answers from question one into two groups. These twogroups being prefer and not prefer. Advising System Type System Type at least Preferred not preferred no answer Face 2 Face 87.90% 12.10% 0.00% Mobile 70.10
Conference Session
Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Derrick S. Harkness, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Joshua Marquit, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
aremore frequently placed in the role of a passive spectator, it can often be difficult to get studentsto participate in class1-3. Despite some of its drawbacks and difficulties, discussion can also be used as a tool foractive learning when applied in an online discussion forum. During discussion, participants havethe opportunity to interact and collaborate with one another to fulfill and meet their learningneeds8. Furthermore, moving discussion to an online venue has several advantages. First,instructors and students have the convenience of being able to add to a discussionasynchronously. They have the time to reflect on discussion prompts and to formulate a well-thought out response. Second, online discussions can increase the amount of
Conference Session
Engineering Cultures and Identity
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anita Patrick, University of Texas, Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas, Austin
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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
Conference Session
Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Arturo Olivarez Jr., University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso
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Diversity
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Manufacturing
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, Clemson University; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Aaron S. Gordon, Clemson University
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Diversity
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
the micro- and nanoscales; and must know how to conceive, design, and operate engineering systems of great complexity. They must also work within a framework of sustainable development, be creative and innovative, understand business and organizations, and be prepared to live and work as global citizens. That is a tall order…”Engineering education has progressed with the introduction of different active learningpedagogies over the years, including project-based learning, problem-based learning, service-learning, and peer-led team learning. However, students are still mostly trained to solve welldefined problems which do not reflect the complexities of real-world problems.10 We proposethat translational research can
Conference Session
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Practices in K-12 Engineering Education Curriculum
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College; Pamela L.B. Clark, PLB Clark Consulting LLC
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
, adjustments were made to the questionnaires and later to the learningoutcomes to reflect the content of each camp theme..The structure and basic nature of the questions used in our questionnaires were initially based onour learning outcomes, feedback offered by our experts, and the research literature. Prior to the2013 camp, initial (pre-) and concluding (post-) questionnaires were piloted among a focus groupof five youths representing the age range of camp participants. The two goals of this focus groupwere to ensure that questions were not too easy or too challenging for the intended age group andto determine whether the students understood what was being asked of them. The focus grouprevealed valuable information regarding survey instructions
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session I
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
data. Ideas or phenomena were first identified and flagged to generate alisting of internally consistent, discrete categories (open coding), followed by fractured andreassembled (axial coding) of categories by making connections between categories andsubcategories to reflect emerging themes and patterns. Categories were integrated to formgrounded theory (selective coding), to clarify concepts and to allow for interview interpretations,conclusions and taxonomy development. Frequency distribution of the coded and categorizeddata were obtained using a computerized qualitative analytical tool, Hyperrresearch® version3.5.2. The intent of this intensive qualitative analysis was to identify patterns, make comparisons,and contrast one transcript of
Conference Session
Research Methods I: Developing Research Tools and Methods
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rachel Roberts, University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences; Denise Wilson, University of Washington
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
psychographic measures developed in this study reveal nuances in student values ofsustainability and global citizenship, highlighting the importance of constant revision ofeducators’ understandings of student understanding in order to graduate informed and dedicatedstudents who will engage in, design for, and implement sustainability in their future careers.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the National Science Foundation for theirsupport of this work under the TUES program (grant number DUE-1245464). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography 1. Beane, T.P., &
Conference Session
CEED Paper Session 2: Leveraging Internships and Experiential Learning in Higher Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
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Diversity
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Cooperative & Experiential Education
whenplaced within the context that considers the professor’s specific objectives, the complexity ofthe subject matter, the physical setting of the classroom, and the capabilities of the learners.The challenge is to choose a suitable method at the appropriate time. Understanding the prosand cons of the lecture method is a helpful starting point.Lectures have a number of characteristics that does make them, for the right subject matter,desirable in the classroom (14) .It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities andexperience of the lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject
Conference Session
International Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
International
subject matter,desirable in the classroom (14) .It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities andexperience of the lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject matter; 2. Provide students with a thoughtful, scholarly role model to emulate; 3. Supplement the subject matter with current developments not yet published, or interject lecturer’s own views derived from his/her own experience whenever applicable; 4. Organize material in ways to meet the particular needs of a given audience; 5. Efficiently deliver large amounts of information when the need
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Khalilullah Mayar, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Student
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melissa A. Dagley, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Andrew Patrick Daire, University of Houston; Christopher L. Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Diandra J. Prescod , Pennsylvania State University ; Christopher T. Belser, University of Central Florida
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Diversity
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First-Year Programs
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Seth Schlisserman; Alexandra Kirshon
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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering
Conference Session
Research on Diversification, Inclusion, and Empathy II
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Christine Haas, Engineering Ambassadors Network; Avi Kaplan, Temple University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
student participants. Our researchquestions were threefold: (1) How do components of individuals’ role identities align to inform the motivation tobecome an engineering ambassador? (2) How does the training crystallize students’ role identities as professionals andambassadors for the field of engineering? (3) Which features of the workshop emerge as the most powerful experiences fortriggering the formulation of an engineering ambassador role identity?MethodParticipants. A diverse sub-set of participants was selected, reflecting differences in gender(n=3 male, n=3 female); ethnicity (Hispanic/Latino = 1, African American = 1, Caucasian = 4)school type (large northeastern state universities = 3, mid-size eastern state