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Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth Anne Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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, Herkert [1] noted that there were no “established instructional methods for teachingethics, nor is there any relevant inclusion of ethics in the undergraduate STEM curricula.” And,Riley et al. [2, p. 107] reported that “engineering curricula are increasingly filled with requiredcourses from within the engineering discipline, often leaving students with little room to takeelective courses such as engineering ethics.” And more recently, Howland et al. [3] asserted“there is a lack of research on foundational understandings of social and ethical responsibilityamong engineering students, including how their perceptions change over time and followingparticipation in specific types of learning experiences.” Despite these challenges, engineeringethics

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Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Helen Carlson P.E., Ph.D., Merrimack College; Anne Pfitzner Gatling, Merrimack College; Katherine Marie Donell

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practiced in other projects throughout the semester.IntroductionThere are many challenges in STEM education, including stimulating student interest, retainingstudents of diverse abilities and backgrounds, and preparing students to address the realities ofthe post-academic world and work-space. Many novel approaches have been developed toaddress these challenges, including problem- and project-based learning [1], entrepreneurship[2], and flipped classrooms [3].First-year engineering students face many unique challenges, including a heavy academic load ofprimarily technical courses. Engineering student success has been shown to be helped byincreasing students’ peer-to-peer instruction [4], and increased efficacy [5] and increasingstudents’ personal

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Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alka R Harriger, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Arjun Shakdher, Purdue University

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NSF-funded program called TECHFIT, focussed on Computational Thinking. His interest lies in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Machine Learning, Network/Cyber Security, Analytics, Data Science and IT Project Management. He has previously worked as a Software Development Engineer at Ericsson and is an incoming Cloud Engineer at Amazon (2019). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Expanding Program Reach through WineAbstractWith the increase in popularity of operating systems like macOS and Chrome OS, creatingnon-mobile applications that run cross-platform is becoming a challenge for developers allover the world [1]. It is costly to create non-Windows versions of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Tikyna Dandridge, Purdue University; Donovan Colquitt, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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poster we will share information about the instruments used for thisstudy. Additionally, our poster will summarize the work that we have done to further strengthenthe curricular and training aspects of SEEK.OverviewPromoting the participation of under-represented minorities in engineering is a nationalimperative. Focusing on elementary school students is critical for broadening participation inengineering, as many children form lasting beliefs about their STEM identities and STEM self-efficacy by the time they reach middle school [1]. While there has been a recent surge in effortsto integrate engineering in curriculum in traditional school settings (e.g. [2-4]) through the NextGeneration Science Standards), out-of-school settings continue to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Carrie W. Lee, East Carolina University ; Christine Wilson, East Carolina University; Holly Heath Fales, East Carolina University; Daniel Dickerson, East Carolina University

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(NC) consistently perform below state averages on end ofgrade standardized tests in science and mathematics. According to recent state report cardsregarding school performance, only 37% of fourth grade students in eastern NC school districtsachieved proficiency in science. Given unsatisfactory student outcomes, it becomes important toexamine teacher preparation to communicate these topics effectively to students.Teachers often receive low evaluation scores on complex teaching skills such as discourse. Manyteachers point to a lack of preparation to engage students in discourse in their teacher education[1]. Given the need to allow each teacher candidate to practice discourse development, time andresource constraints can limit the number of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Tim Robinson, University of Nevada Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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activities: methods and preliminary resultsIntroductionThere exists a continuing issue in the United States with respect to under-enrollment inengineering majors in college, and hence interest in pursuing an engineering career, especiallywithin underrepresented groups including women [1]. Studies have shown that a strong predictorof students enrolling in engineering college majors and pursuing an engineering career is studentinterest in engineering at the K-12 level [2, 3]. In addition, it has been shown that a critical timewhere student interest, identity, and career choices begin to solidify is during middle schoolyears [4, 5] and hence should be the population on which studies should focus. The NationalAcademy of Engineering and National Research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Abigail Clark, Ohio State University; Soundouss Sassi, Mississippi State University; Jane Petrie

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establishengineering communities and establish their engineering identities. Yet, little is known abouthow these experiences compare to those students who start in discipline specific programs. Morebroadly, even less is known about how first-year experiences differ for students from regionalcampuses or for students who transfer institutions. This project aims to better understand how thefirst-year experiences of students from various pathways affect their development across theircollege career through a series of first-year surveys and longitudinal interviews. We specificallyfocus on students’ engineering communities and engineering identities using Wenger’sconceptualization of Communities of Practice as our theoretical lens [1].For this work, engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Lorelle A. Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Guy C. Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Kellie H. Raffaelli; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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first-time students are supported for four years and 36 students transferring from community colleges are supported for two years. The goals of the project are to (1) increase the number and diversity of students pursuing degrees in engineering technology (first-generation, underrepresented students, women, and veterans); (2) add to the body of knowledge regarding best practices in Engineering Technology and promote employment; and (3) contribute to the literature on self-efficacy. The project brings together engineering technology academic programs that are offered through the School of Technology and programs in the Honors College, an inclusive and unique college designed around high-impact educational practices

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K. Bandyopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Ryan Scott Hassler; Mark William Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Peter J. Butler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Helen Edson, Pennsylvania State University

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course grades, fall semester grade point average, andenrollment status. We also examine the entrance-to-major status for Cohort 1 for retention inEngineering, retention in STEM, and retention at Penn State.Results and Conclusions: The preliminary results are promising for the rising second-year bridgeprogram, particularly for Cohort 1. Compared to a matched comparison sample, Cohort 1 JumpStart students had higher grades in their math courses and were more likely to earn a grade of Cor higher in the fall semester of their sophomore year following the summer bridge program.Cohort 1 Jump Start students were followed into the fall of their junior year. They weresignificantly more likely than the comparison students to be retained at Penn State. In

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, Utah State University

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a mechanism for enhancing the engagement and performance of underrepresented groups(UGs) in spatial learning [1], physics [2], computer science, general engineering [3], softwareand electrical engineering [4] – [17], mechanical engineering (ME) [18] – [25] computer aideddesign [26], and aerospace engineering [27]. Less than a handful of these studies have exploredgames’ appeal, efficacy or UG performance as a function of gender. For example, Joiner et al.,[19] who studied a population of 138 ME UGs (15/138 female) found that there was nodifference in “motivation towards engineering” (4.2 + 0.5, pre- and post-survey results) or in“perceived engineering competence” (3.4 + 0.7, pre-survey to 3.3 + 0.4, post-survey) after videogame use for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Nidhal Carla Bouaynaya, Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University

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the general instructional objectives of thefreshman course.The project was titled “Introduction to Big Data Analytics: Analyzing Tweets with Matlab”. Theinstructor provided the students with a Matlab code that was designed to facilitate applyingSentiment Analysis to tweets. For example, the code can be used to (1) identify tweets thatcontain one or more specific keywords and (2) create a histogram of words used in these tweets,in order to identify recurring themes in tweets that mention the keyword(s). The final deliverablefor the project was a report in which students detailed how they used the Matlab code to answer anumber of open-ended questions, as well as an introductory section in which students discussedthe importance and applications

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois, Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour; Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois, Chicago; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade

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financial, academic, professional, andsocial support to incoming engineering students who are low-income and high achieving. Theduration of the grant is five years. This paper summarizes the activities in the first 18 months ofthe project and the activities projected for the remainder of the project.The objectives of this project are to 1) enhance students’ learning by providing access to extra andco-curricular experiences, 2) create a positive student experience through mentorship, and 3)ensure successful student placement in the STEM workforce or graduate school. S-STEM Scholarsin this program received financial, academic, professional, and social development via variousevidence-based activities integrated throughout four years and starting with

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rustin G. Vogt, California State University Sacramento; Gareth W Figgess, California State University, Sacramento

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utility district, the competition was modeled after the USDepartment of Energy’s Solar Decathlon [1]. Participating teams were required to design andbuild fully functional tiny houses that were evaluated across multiple criteria including energyuse, innovation, and aesthetics. California State University Sacramento successfully completedthe project and placed 5th overall. The Tiny House is now used as a research platform forengineering, construction management, and computer science students at California StateUniversity Sacramento. Among its many features are a home automation system which enablesusers to monitor and control all of the homes features. In order to give an occupant a real-timefull energy profile of the house, data (including

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida; Laurie O. Campbell, University of Central Florida; Richard Hartshorne, University of Central Florida; Melissa A. Dagley, University of Central Florida; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Tian Tian, University of Central Florida; Zhongzhou Chen, University of Central Florida; Julie Donnelly, University of Central Florida; Adrian Tatulian, University of Central Florida; Florencio Eloy Hernandez, University of Central Florida; Shadi Sheikhfaal, University of Central Florida; Hossein Pourmeidani, University of Central Florida; Hans Esteves, University of Central Florida

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collaborations amongdiverse learners by automating the identification and utilization of learners’ efficacies andknowledge gaps to create complementary collaborative teams that maximize avenues for peerteaching and learning. The workshop targeted the utilization and efficacy of next-generationlearning architectures through a focus on instructional technologies that facilitate digitally-mediated team-based learning. These included technical objectives of: (1) identifying newresearch in learning analytics required to automate more optimal composition, formation, andadaptation of learner design teams; (2) detecting advances in physical and virtual learningenvironments that can achieve more effective and scalable observation and assessment of learnerteams

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida; Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida

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conferences. The end goal of thisproject is to create a more welcoming and diverse community within the computer andinformation technology industry.IntroductionThe computer and information technology industry has been under the spotlight in recent yearsfor the reputation of toxic environments at many of the companies [1], [2]. According to analysesfrom the site information is beautiful, out of 23 different companies within the industry Amazonis the sole company with a workforce that meets and/or exceeds parity for Blacks (21%) in theUS population [3]. According to Connor [4], “Black people and Latinos earn nearly 18% ofcomputer science degrees but hold barely 5% of tech jobs…People of color who enter the techindustry leave the field more than 3.5

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Gunnarsson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Camille Birch, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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University of Texas at Austin. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work in Progress: Curriculum on Diversity and Ethics: Impact in an Introductory Bioengineering CourseEthics and diversity are critical components of engineering training and practice, but mostundergraduate engineering programs do not address these issues in-depth [1-3]. In this work-in-progress, we describe the design and implementation of a novel curriculum focused on theinterplay of diversity and ethics.We launched this curriculum through an honors section in a large introductory bioengineeringcourse at the University of Washington. The creation of an honors section builds on our previouswork, where we discussed

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Jane Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Matthew C. Jackson Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gerardo Lopez, California State University, Los Angeles

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academically talented, low-income students in Engineering and Computer Science majors. CAPS focuses on progressivelydeveloping students’ social and career competence via three integrated interventions: (1)Mentor+, relationally informed advising that encourages students to see their academic work inrelation to their families and communities; (2) peer cohorts, providing social support structure forstudents and enhancing their sense of belongings in engineering and computer scienceclassrooms and beyond; and (3) professional development with difference-education,illuminating the hidden curricula that may disadvantage first-generation and low incomestudents. This paper presents our progress and core program activities during the first year of theCAPS

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raenita A. Fenner, Loyola University Maryland; Peggy O'Neill, Loyola University Maryland

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University Mary- land. Her primary research is in writing pedagogy and assessment, and she has taught a wide variety of writing courses including first year composition, professional writing, rhetoric, and style. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Integrating Writing into Engineering Labs: Developing Curriculum and Creating a Writing Fellows Program I. IntroductionThis paper presents a Works-in-Progress. Communication competency is critical for practicingengineers [1]. Research demonstrates that learning to write and communicate in engineering islinked to learning to think like an engineer and to developing a professional identity as an engineer[1], [2]. ABET lists

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua M. Cruz, Texas Tech University; Noa Bruhis, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Suren Jayasuriya, Arizona State University

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engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Epistemologies and Discourse Analysis for Transdisciplinary Capstone Projects in a Digital Media ProgramAbstract: This work in progress explores the epistemologies and discourse used byundergraduate students at the transdisciplinary intersection of engineering and the arts. Ourresearch questions are focused on the kinds of knowledge that students value, use, and identifywithin the context of an interdisciplinary digital media program, and exploring how theirlanguage reflects this. Our theoretical framework for analyzing epistemology draws uponqualitative work in STEM epistemology [1]–[3], domain specificity [4], [5

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Felix Ndashimye, Universty of Missouri-Columbia; Rajeev Darolia, University of Kentucky

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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 College Engineering Attainment among Rural Students (Work-In-Progress)IntroductionAttracting more and diverse students into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) majors has been identified as one of the strategies for achieving the overall national goalof increasing the number of STEM graduates needed in the United States workforce [1].However, research shows that barriers to entry and high dropout rates for students in engineeringprograms pose a challenge to achieving this goal [2]. Although much attention has been given tothe gap in engineering degree attainment across racial and gender groups (for example, see [3],[4], [5

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Tedstone, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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epistemic beliefs is to lay the groundwork for future studies toexplore a potential link between epistemology and teaching practices and to suggest ways toimprove pedagogy and increase self-awareness for faculty and graduate teaching assistants.ReferencesBaxter Magolda, M.B. (1992). Knowing and Reasoning in College. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Belenky, M. F., Clenchy, B. M., Goldberger, N. R., and Torule, J. M. (1986). Women’s Ways ofKnowing: The Development of Self, Voice and Mind. New York: Basic Books.Bendixen, L. D. & Rule, D. C. (2004). An Integrative Approach to Personal Epistemology: AGuiding Model. Educational Psychologist, 39(1), 69-80.Benson, L, Becker, K., Cooper, M., Griffin, H., & Smith, K. (2010). Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph C. Tise, The Leonhard Center; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Esther W. Gomez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Manish Kumar, Pennsylvania State University; Rachel Miriam Vriend Croninger, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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to the steps of thecreative process (Mumford, Medeiros, & Partlow, 2012), which serves as the theoreticalframework guiding the study. We argue that the research process or the scientific method isanalogous to the creative process, as illustrated in Table 1. Creativity “requires the production ofnovel, socially-valued products” (Mumford, Mobley, Reiter‐Palmon, Uhlman, & Doares, 1991,p. 94). As with other creative endeavors, quality research makes a unique contribution to ourunderstanding of a phenomenon and has social value. Creative pursuits, such as research, beginwith problem construction (identification of a research question), rely on information gathering,and ultimately result in idea evaluation, implementation, and monitoring

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Kacey Beddoes

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LGBTQ+ Advocacy in STEM: Impact Stories from Community of PracticeIntroductionIt is well established that there is a critical need to diversify the STEM workforce to remaincompetitive in a global economy. Recognizing the need to attract and retain the most talentedindividuals to STEM professions, the National Academies advocate that diversity in STEM mustbe a national priority [1]. Furthermore, research suggests that improving diversity in a workforcehas positive effects on innovation and productivity.One of the key reasons that students cite for leaving STEM is the perception of an unwelcomingclimate, especially by those who are members of underrepresented groups [2]. Campus andclassroom climate is essential

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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environments informed by the How People Learn framework. Dr. Yalvac’s research has been funded by NSF, IES, and NIH. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Cultivating the Maker Culture through Evidence-Based PedagogiesThis is a work in progress paper.1. IntroductionScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields are essential to America'seconomic growth and global competitiveness. However, there is a mismatch between the supplyand growing demand for STEM-skilled workers. According to the 2016 White House Report [1],there were over a million unfilled jobs in information technology across all sectors of theeconomy. The STEM workforce has grown

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert S. Kadel, Georgia Institute of Technology

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laboratory classroom. Thus, the hands-onexperiments could be conducted in traditional lecture classes, or even remotely in student dormsand apartments. The goal of this research effort was to extend the pedagogy of hands-on learninginto the ME and AE curricula, tackling mechanical and thermal applications. This paper gives anoverview on those activities as well as efforts to assess the effectiveness of the learningenhancements. Furthermore, because the hands-on experiments are often used in a collaborativeway in student teams, the research has also studied the role of gender and ethnicity in the studentteams, developing best practices for building effective teams formed from diverse students.1. IntroductionLaboratory experiments form one of the

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Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; Hernan Gallegos, Tufts University; Luisa Chiesa, Tufts University

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members of course instructionalteams [1], [2], [3]. Under this model, undergraduate students receive a stipend or course credit toserve as facilitators of student thinking for a course they have already taken. When interactingwith students during class sessions, learning assistants (LAs) typically focus on asking open-ended questions to prompt sense-making [4], [5]. They focus on supporting the learning processrather than on tasks typically associated with traditional teaching assistants, such as providinghomework solutions or grading exams. LAs are trained in student-centered pedagogy through aweekly “pedagogy seminar” offered specifically for them and led by an instructor with expertisein science or engineering education [6].Empirical studies

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan P.E., Rowan University; Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University; Theresa F. S. Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Danilo Zeppilli, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Danielle Macey

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diversity and inclusion on campus. We will also showcase ourengagement with partners within the university which have helped us initiate grander changesacross the intuition. As the RevED team expands its offerings to the institution, we will alsoshow how we are developing materials for dissemination to influence the university and anyother intuition who wishes to develop their own ability to be inclusive.IntroductionIn 1992 a multimillion dollar gift was given to the College of Engineering at Rowan Universityestablishing the modern version of the program [1]. In 2016, the Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering (CEE) department was awarded a grant through the National Science Foundationknown as the Revolutionizing Engineering and computer science

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachana Ashok Gupta, North Carolina State University; Greg A. Dunko

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as well as in industry [1][5][6]. The reasons for success and failure of projects are well-documented: 57% of projects in the industry fail due to “breakdown in communications”; 39% ofthem fail due to lack of planning, resources, and activities; and 33% of projects fail because of alack of involvement from senior management [12]. Just like in industry, we have seen severalsenior design projects fail due to similar project management related issues. Poor time planning,a dominant team member, one or more team-member not performing, poor communicationwithin the team or with the instructor/sponsor/client/customer, poorly executed project plans (allserial and insufficient parallel activities), and poorly understood critical paths which reduce

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Joi D. Aybar, Morgan State University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; Shonda L. Bernadin, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abdelnasser A Eldek, Jackson State University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Petronella A. James-Okeke, Morgan State University; John Carey Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Juan C. Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; Ben O. Oni, Tuskegee University; Stella A. Quinones, University of Texas, El Paso; Michel A. Reece, Morgan State University; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University

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homework.When queried, a notable 84% of the students enrolled in circuits classes reported that the use ofthe ADB helped them to learn more (See Table 1). Subsequent follow-up questions as to howthe process of use helped to support these immediate learning outcomes received high agreementscores. Table 1: How Methods of Implementation Supported Learning Outcomes Areas of Growth %* General Outcome Helped me to learn more 84 Immediate Learning Develop skills in problem solving in the content area. 78 Immediate Learning Think about problems in graphical/pictorial or practical 75 Immediate Learning Learn ways. how AC and DC circuits

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohum A. Sohoni, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University; Nielsen L. Pereira, Purdue University

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diverse set of needs and abilities to be productive when theyjoin the workforce in this technical area of such high projected need?This paper describes a third-year undergraduate course aimed at teaching students howto design and build embedded systems. The course draws upon two pedagogicalconcepts: (1) differentiated instruction, where curriculum are designed to help studentswith a variety of different skill levels and interests to succeed and grow beyond theircurrent level of mastery, and (2) project-based learning, where curriculum relies heavilyon hands-on projects such that students learn theory through application in real-worldsettings.The course walks students through idea generation, requirements specification, design,manufacturing, and