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Topics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Lee, University of South Florida

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-1570: ENGINEERING IMAGES IN TELEVISION: AN ANALYSISFOCUSING ON THE IMAGES DEVELOPED BY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS ANDSENIORSWilliam Lee, University of South Florida William E. Lee III is presently a Professor at the University of South Florida and is also director of the biomedical engineering program. He has been active in the area of engineering education for all of his academic career. Page 13.511.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineering images in television: An analysis focusing on the images developed by high school juniors and seniorsAbstractMedia images can

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Construction

Technology Program And The Construction IndustryAbstractThe goal of any engineering technology curriculum at a university is to provide the informationand skills so that each student can be successful in his/her chosen career path. This is especiallycritical for a construction engineering technology program because of the high demand of jobs inthe construction industry. The construction industry is constantly changing over the years andthis means that university programs should also keep up with that change. That is why theprogram at Penn State Harrisburg is continuously planning, developing, and modifying itscurriculum to keep abreast of the changes and advancements being made in the constructionprofession. The

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Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Bradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College

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Manufacturing

existingframeworks, coordinating the statewide curriculum team, hosting workshops, soliciting industryinput, selection of national certification, developing the new frameworks for the engineeringtechnology core courses, and institutionalization within the Department of Education. Theprocess for conducting this reform could be applied to any technical career cluster to facilitaterelevant degree programs and articulation pathways.A Need for Change Page 13.85.2When speaking at the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Conference at Los Angeles ValleyCollege in Los Angeles, California, in October 2007, Northrop Grumman Corporate VicePresident and Chief Human

Conference Session

Unique Student Opportunities in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Mark Redfern, University of Pittsburgh; Richard Debski, University of Pittsburgh; Alejandro Almarza, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Borovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Savio Woo, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical

University of PittsburghAbstractIntramural Research Internship has been offered as a core Bioengineering course since theinauguration of the University of Pittsburgh’s undergraduate Bioengineering degree program in1998. The goal of this course is to provide a collaborative, interdisciplinary research experiencethat exposes students to pathways for graduate education and professional careers inbioengineering. By complementing the education acquired in the classroom, we have found thatthis experience is both beneficial and motivational. This paper provides an overview of ourIntramural Research Internship course and some of the unique teaching strategies that have beensuccessfully implemented over the past decade.IntroductionOur approach to

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Dimitrios Stroumbakis P.E., City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; John Migniuolo, Mig-Tech Fluidics Design; Bernard Hunter

biotechnology by 55 % and 65%respectively. Through periodic interviews, reflective expositions, industry engineer’s feedback, and a finalprogram presentation to the UR committee, we highlight the developmental gains in personal, professionaland technical skills areas. Increases in student’s self-confidence and efficacy created a feeling of beingjob-ready, and provided a better understanding of their future career direction. Reflections and facultyobservations, indicated a heighten appreciation for interdisciplinary skills and improved soft-skills,indispensable in today’s graduating engineers.INTRODUCTIONAs industry-experienced faculty, we focused on partnering with related industry for this experimentaldevelopment study in bio-liquid handler systems

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

education for industry or education for a productive life? If chemical engineering is education for industry, how do we change the education process to ensure more graduates have careers as chemical engineers? Area 2- Learning Mechanisms. How do students acquire, comprehend, and synthesize chemical engineering specific knowledge such as mass and energy balances, chemical reactor design or separations? What barriers impede student understanding of energy balances of reactive mixtures? How do chemical engineering students develop an identity as a chemical engineer? What external activities such as clubs, part-time jobs, or internships will help chemical engineering students learn? What are

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Women in Engineering

the PIC IV Chair from 2008-2010. She has also been active in the IEEE Power & Energy Society and served as Secretary for 2004-2007 and Treasurer for 2008-2009. Page 14.1011.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Recharge your professional and personal activities through an International SabbaticalAbstractFaculty careers are very demanding. The first six years we focus on activities related to tenureand promotion. Faculty are busy developing course notes, getting research programs growing,supervising graduate students, writing papers and proposals, and many other

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Innovation in Laboratory Studies and Outreach Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Elizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 14.901.5NCSLI has begun developing a Metrology Ambassador Resource Toolbox to remove commonobstacles to make conducting Metrology education outreach simple, easy, and efficient. TheNCSLI resources are designed to help Metrology Ambassadors convey measurement sciencefundamentals and let students learn about careers in the Metrology profession. MetrologyAmbassador are located all across North America and volunteer at diverse set of outreachvenues: a presentation at a ‘Career Day,’ spending an hour in science classroom at your localschool conducting hands-on measurement activities, inviting science teachers and students fromhigher education institutions with Engineering or Metrology curriculums to attend NCSLI regionand section meetings, or

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Elizabeth Cudney, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Katie Grantham Lough, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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New Engineering Educators

Need to Know, But Don’t Know to AskAbstract A smooth transition to life at an academic institution and the surrounding community isessential to the professional careers of new faculty members. The transition begins during thehiring process and startup package negotiations. Once at an institution, aspects of academiaincluding teaching, proposal writing, and the tenure process inevitably generate issues andconcerns for new faculty members. Research has shown that mentoring new faculty membersearly in their academic career can have significant impact on professional success. This isespecially true at a research-based institution where the demands of funded scholarship add anextra level of complexity. A survey was conducted of

Conference Session

Convergence of Quality Assurance Systems Around the Globe

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Friesen, University of Manitoba; Myron (Ron) Britton, University of Manitoba

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International

characterized by a mixed methods approach, gathering both qualitative and quantitativedata.IntroductionThis paper presents the conceptual framework of the Internationally-Educated EngineersQualification Pilot Program (IEEQ) at the University of Manitoba, Canada. IEEQ addressesforeign credentials recognition (FCR) for engineers recently immigrated to Canada. Theseinternationally-educated engineers hold engineering credentials obtained in their home country(engineering degrees, professional work experience), wish to continue their engineering career inCanada, and need to qualify for a Canadian engineering license in order to do so.The purpose of the paper is to outline the background and regulatory context, motivations andgoals, structural features

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mulchand Rathod, Wayne State University; Mary James Legatski, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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International

2006-89: A PERSPECTIVE ON INITIATIVES IN DIVERSITY AND OUTREACHACTIVITIES OF ASME, AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETYMulchand Rathod, Wayne State University Mulchand S Rathod, PhD, PE, professor of Division of Engineering Technology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan is recognized for a career of dedicated, unselfish service to engineering and technology education, as a leader in education, faculty member, and as a contributor to professional societies. Dr Rathod lead the Division of Engineering Technology as director and chair during 1987-2003. Prior to joining WSU, he worked at State University of New York at Binghamton as coordinator of mechanical engineering technology program and assistant

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Robert Heard, Carnegie Mellon University

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Environmental Engineering

, Selection and Design of Materials, and the senior Capstone Design course. Dr. Heard received his Ph.D. in Metallurgy and Materials Science from the University of Toronto, Canada in 1987, and returned to academia after 17 years in industry. Page 11.673.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Greening of Education: Ecological Education in EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University has embarked on a “Greening of Education” project, sponsored bythe Henry Luce Foundation. This project aims to instill an appreciation of the environment instudents at the beginning of their college careers in hopes of carrying

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Rousche, University of Illinois-Chicago; Michael Cho, University of Illinois-Chicago; Yang Dai, University of Illinois-Chicago; Hui Lu, University of Illinois-Chicago; J Hetling, University of Illinois-Chicago; jie liang, University of Illinois-Chicago; Susan McCormick, University of Illinois-Chicago; David Schneeweis, University of Illinois-Chicago; Richard Magin, University of Illinois-Chicago

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provide students with ahands-on Bioengineering experience. 2) To educate students about career opportunities inBioengineering. 3) To create institutional/departmental name recognition among localstudents and science teachers. 4) To educate science teachers about important Bioengineeringconcepts. 5) To develop students’ group communication and scientific presentation skills. 6)To develop students’ ability to apply the scientific method and analyze data, and 7) Toencourage family support of students’ scientific pursuits. In this paper we review comparativeassessment data from 3 successive years of offering the camp to local metropolitan areastudents.II. Introduction Bioengineering is a relatively modern discipline within engineering. Only

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

technologytoday. This project shows how students benefit from improving the general pool of engineeringknowledge and providing better tools to compete in the global market place. Hands-on businessexperience and skills are imparted by mentoring relationships and students are networked earlierforging stronger foundations for their careers. This model can also be adapted at otherinstitutions that are willing to reach out and think globally.IntroductionOregon Institute of Technology’s combination of methods, networking and focused goals arediscussed in this paper outlining a formula that hasbeen used successfully to achieve significant solutions for industry and engineering education atthe Oregon Institute of Technology. This formula includes

Conference Session

Addressing the Human Dimension in Teaching Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Reese P.E., LeTourneau University

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Mechanics

students just before the module was presented that asked themto rate two questions on a scale of 1 to 10, from “very little” to “very much” (figure 5). Thepost-test with the same questions was given approximately four weeks later. The questions were 1. Please rate the significance of the material in this course to your career. Very little Very much 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Please rate how well the material in this course will help you make a positive impact in the world. Very little Very much 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, West Lafayette; Rustin Webster, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, New Albany; Christopher Mark Schroder, Purdue University; Joseph F. Dues Jr., Purdue Polytechnic Institute, New Albany; Andrew McCart, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

have been conducted with the aim of better understanding why students choose to enrollin specific engineering programs. Most of these efforts have looked at the motivations ofstudents already enrolled in engineering schools. A rich understanding of student motivation as itrelates to their choice of college major has been established. One commonly held belief is thatstudents choose to enroll in engineering and technology majors based on what they envision theircareer to be, a view supported by a variety of studies that have found evidence for behavior as amotivational construct for pursuing engineering (i.e. that students choose engineering andtechnology majors because they want careers where they build things, fix things, and solveproblems

Conference Session

Improving Presentation Skills Through Summer Research and Ambassador Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Marie-Christine Brunet, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

interpretcommunication skills as a means of transferring information from engineer to client, rather thanother audiences and the importance of teaching others [11].It is clear that engineers can no longer succeed on technical skills alone and that they mustunderstand how to collaborate, communicate, and give and receive feedback in order to thrive intheir careers [6]. In order to support engineering graduates to meet this goal, a network ofschools has created the Engineering Ambassadors (EA) Program. Each school has a programthat trains students to achieve excellence in communication as well as to appreciate both givingand receiving critique. This paper outlines the approach at one of the EA-affiliated schools tocreate a course where these skills are taught

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

CII Graduate Research Assistant Award from the Construction Industry In- stitute for his doctoral research. Dr. Collins has over 15 years of experience as a construction professional and academic. He spent his professional career working as an estimator and project manager, managing a variety of projects across the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Prof. Scott William Kramer, Auburn University Scott W. Kramer, Ph.D. is a Professor in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and Ph.D. in Learning Design & Technology

Conference Session

Innovation and Reflection

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Rieken, Stanford University; Mark Schar, Stanford University; Shauna Shapiro, Santa Clara University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

con- sumer driven businesses over a 25-year career with The Procter & Gamble Company. In 2005, he joined Intuit, Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and initiated a number of consumer package goods marketing best practices, introduced the use of competitive response modeling and ”on- the-fly” A|B testing program to qualify software improvements. Mark is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of One Page Solutions, a consulting firm that uses the OGSP R process to help technology and branded product clients develop better strategic plans. Mark is a member of The Band of Angels, Silicon Valley’s oldest organization dedicated exclusively to funding seed stage start-ups. In addition, he

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University; Jerie Pedescleaux, Northwestern State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Girls Who Draft: A STEM Outreach InitiativeAbstractEngineering and Engineering Technology are essential to a functioning society leading to theseprofessionals to be highly sought after in the workplace. Recent data shows that, despite manyScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives over the past decade toincrease the number of those entering into the Engineering and Engineering Technology fields,the percentage of women engineers (and computer scientists) remains fairly low. Several reasonscontribute to the low number of women in these fields, such as support of supervisors/co-workers, perceptions of working environments/conditions, and lack of awareness of whatengineering/technology careers entail.It is important to set

Conference Session

Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

semester. Faculty whohad experienced a student’s accidental death just months prior were approached aboutrecommending their advisees participate in Group Wellness Coaching with the objective ofcreating community and connection.In order to be intentional, consultation regarding objectives, outcomes and evaluation wassought. University resources utilized include Counseling & Consultation Services, Office ofDiversity, Student Wellness Center, Engineering Career Services, University Center for theAdvancement of Teaching, and Center for the Study of Student Life. It is the author’s hope thatpresenting the material will encourage other staff and faculty to collaborate across theircampuses to create holistic graduate student programming to meet unmet

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly P.E., Union College

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Engineering Ethics

sufficient design experience to be involved in design tasks with higherlevel of difficulty. As a practicing engineer, by virtue of his obligation to public safety,Brad found it difficult to continue to perform design tasks that he was not confident hecould do well. On the other hand, Brad wished to prove himself and show his employerthat he was doing his best to perform the design tasks he was assigned because he had alegitimate interest in preserving and promoting his own career. Between these twoconflicting desires, Brad is caught. As a fresh out of college young engineer, Brad wasfull of hope for a bright future and thought that an easy way out of his dilemma could beachieved by talking to his supervisor to ask that his design be reviewed and

Conference Session

Graduate Student Support

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

a Ph.D. Previous work has shown that writing attitudes andconfidence in writing skills correlate with likelihood of pursuing certain careers and persistenceand attrition in the program. However, all work to date has considered graduate students alltogether: In this study we seek to understand potential differences in the ways that U.S. domesticstudents and international student (both those studying in the U.S. and those studying in othercountries) so that researchers and faculty who teach engineering communication can better tailortheir activities and approaches to teaching writing. A survey accessing the students writingapproaches, concepts, and self-regulatory efficacy was distributed to engineering graduate studentsat universities in

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Chase Broyles, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Isabel Barrio Sanchez, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

West Virginiaare college ready for STEM. Apparently, female students in West Virginia need assistance tobecome competent and confident in STEM disciplines. Competition Of VEX EducationalRobotics to Advance Girls Education (COVERAGE) is a project aiming to inspire and supportfemale middle school and high school students to pursue STEM careers in West Virginia, fundedby the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Specifically, in the fall semester of 2019 and springsemester of 2020, West Virginia University Institute of Technology assisted teachers to organizeGirls Robotics Clubs in Kanawha County, Fayette County, and Lincoln County. Throughattending the robotics clubs, female middle school and high school students are expected tobecome more

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

the student to inform theirprofessors about their condition and approved accommodations [2].Despite recent postsecondary enrollment gains for students with disabilities, barriers to successpersist, particularly for students in STEM [3]. These barriers stem from both institutional factorssuch as lack of faculty awareness of disabilities and disability services, inaccessible facilities,and inadequate disabilities services and personal factors such as lack of student disclosure,stigma, feelings of “otherness,” and feelings of inadequacy [4] [5] [6] [7]. Such barriers inhibitstudents with disabilities from entering into STEM career fields, negatively affecting the laborforce. The National Science Foundation [8] reported that scientists and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

projects related to design, including an NSF Early CAREER Award entitled ”CAREER: Engineering Design Across Navajo Culture, Community, and Society” and ”Might Young Makers be the Engineers of the Future?,” and is a Co-PI on the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments grant ”Additive Innovation: An Educational Ecosystem of Making and Risk Taking.” He was named one of ASEE PRISM’s ”20 Faculty Under 40” in 2014, and received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama in 2017. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Connections in a Native American Community and CultureAbstractThis Research Work in Progress investigates

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University

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College Industry Partnerships

degree that serves the needs of local industry.Each successive step provides students access to advanced credentials and associated higherwages, allowing an individual to progress along a career pathway. Students taking advantage ofthe stackable credential track from one of the ATCs through WSU will obtain the technical skillsnecessary to be employed by a northern Utah manufacturer as an automation technician andeventually as an automation engineer. Each stage of the pathway directly supports economicgrowth in the manufacturing industry cluster in Northern Utah.The pathway was constructed by evaluating the courses in the IAT certification program fortechnical content. Coursework in the certification program offered technical skills, but

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally T. Wei, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Trish Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

Colorado, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Union Graduate College (now Clarkson University) in New York.Dr. Trish Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Trish Wonch Hill is an applied sociologist who collaborates with scientists across STEM disciplines to investigate how to spark STEM career interests during childhood and adolescence. She is particularly interested in how to find STEM pathways for youth who belong to historically underrepresented groups (girls, rural youth, race/ethnic minorities). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 An Evaluation on Engineering Identity of K-12 Youth Using the Engineering Ambassadors Network (Evaluation)Abstract:The

Conference Session

Engineering/Engineering Technolgy Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, University of California, Davis; Beth Frances Broome Broome; Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, Chevron Corporation

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

Davis through a series of interventions andwraparound services. This initiative improves preparation and increases participation, resulting ina new generation of promising STEM talent and leadership that can secure our nation’s future inengineering, science and technology. Avenue-E is designed to be a flexible model that can bereplicated.The primary objectives of the Avenue-E Program are to: • Increase the pool of diverse students qualified to transfer into engineering or computer science programs at UC Davis from partner community college districts • Implement targeted programs and services throughout the students’ higher education careers • Evaluate success by developing evidence-based best practices for moving students from

Conference Session

International Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phuong Ngoc Binh Do, Saigon Institute of Technology

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International

, the students are losing their study interest andencountering career insecurity. Understanding the linkage between theoretical and practicaltraining, in 2012, Saigon Institute of Technology (SaigonTech) introduced the first SRobotcontest. The purpose is to create a programming playground for high school students and tonurture their interest in the field of Information Technology (IT). With the efforts to tackle thetechnical and organizational problems, SaigonTech's SRobot contest has achieved great successthanks to the governmental support from the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union and Ho Chi Minh City,Department of Education and Training (DOET) and from the student contestants. SaigonTechlooks forward to building SRobot into a prestigious place for