Conference Session

Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Renee Falconer, Colorado School of Mines; Allison G. Caster, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

), learningopportunities designed and delivered by the Center, and the faculty, staff, administration andstudents are the muscles that work to facilitate the changes.Stepping away from the metaphor, the framework that informs our work focuses on four settingsand three lenses from which to consider each setting. The four settings are: 1. Faculty, 2. Class/Students, 3. Administrators, and 4. the University.While the first three may be obvious, the forth is included not as an umbrella for the first three.The University is identified as a setting so that we explicitly consider the University as a whole,considering the institutional needs and strategic shifts. Considering the needs and shifts of theinstitution alongside those of faculty, students, and

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney June Faber, The College of New Jersey; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Erin J. McCave, University of Houston; Courtney S. Smith, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

 provided  a  sense  of  community  and  place  to  receive  advice  to  address  these  and  other  challenges.  We  found  that  the   proposed   collaborative   qualitative   research   methodology   was   useful   for   not   only   exploring  the  experiences  of  new  faculty,  but  also  supporting  the  development  of  EERs.    Introduction    As   the   demands   and   expectations   for   faculty   increase,   many   institutional   leaders   and   future  faculty  question  whether  the  typical  graduate  school  model  provides  the  necessary  training  for  an  academic   career   [1]–[4].   Prior   studies   suggest   that   graduate   education   provides   students   with  anticipatory  socialization  of  the  role  of  a

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce W. Char, Drexel University; Isuru Daulagala, Drexel University; Nagarajan Kandasamy, Drexel University; Thomas T. Hewett, Drexel University

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First-Year Programs

against reference solutions submitted by theinstructors on various data sets. This computation task is run in the back end as is done through acloud hosting service such as Amazon Web Services (AWS).The web interface from a student’s point-of-view is shown in Figure 1. In Cody Coursework allquestions should be part of an “assignment”. Each assignment can have any number of questions.A start and end time can only be set at the assignment level, hence all questions in a givenassignment have a common administering time frame.When a student selects a question, its description will be shown in the right panel. The studentthen goes on to submit the solution to a given solution in a specified space. The solution is runthrough multiple tests and the

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Larraine A. Kapka, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

districts across Ohio preparing students for STEM career and college endeavors.Larraine A. Kapka, Sinclair Community College Assistant Dean and Professor, Sinclair Community College MSME, MS Ind Mgt, PE (Ohio) Over 20 years industry experience 15 years higher education experience c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Virtual Online Tensile Strength Testing SimulationAbstractSupported through NSF-DUE, this TUES Type 1 project is 1) developing an open source,virtual, online tensile testing laboratory simulation; 2) conducting research to compare the costsand learning outcomes for using on-site, hands-on tensile testing equipment versus an onlinesimulation; 3) creating close industry

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Deininger, University of Michigan; Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jennifer Chen Lee, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

followingresearch question: How and when do students use prototypes to engage with stakeholdersthroughout the design process? This research project was approved by a Midwestern university’sInstitutional Review Board.ParticipantsA total of 16 students from three different engineering capstone design courses were interviewedfor this study. Table 1 shows the distribution of students based on their gender, design course,and prior design experience. All student names were replaced by pseudonyms to ensureanonymity. Less than half of the students had not referenced previous design experience outsideof their capstone design project. Three students had higher education levels, having completed orwere currently in a Master’s Program while three students previously

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prarthona Paul, University of Toronto; Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

, institutions, and policymakers. Byidentifying and synthesizing recurring themes, this framework will guide future research andpolicy development, ensuring the responsible and effective integration of GenAI tools inengineering education.IntroductionSince the introduction of generative pre-trained transformers and other generative artificialintelligence (GenAI) tools, the use of GenAI tools has grown significantly. While ArtificialIntelligence (AI) has been around for decades, GenAI has emerged more recently. The launch ofOpenAI’s generative pre-trained transformer model—more widely known as GPT— made thesetools widely accessible to almost anyone [1]. As a result, people across different fields havefound a range of uses for these tools, including in

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

their growing presence, such courses oftenlack clearly defined characteristics and practical design frameworks. Consequently, severalchallenges persist—such as insufficient integration of comprehensive engineering elements,misalignment between course content and industry needs, rigid teaching methods, and limitedstudent engagement.This study addresses two key research questions: (1) What are the core characteristics ofgeneral engineering courses designed for postgraduate students pursuing professionalengineering degrees? (2) How can these courses be effectively designed to embody anddeliver these core characteristics? To answer these questions, the paper first conducts aliterature review to identify the defining features of such courses. Based

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ehsan Keyvani, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

from the program. However, it is challenging to keep students engaged and attentive inthis age and time using traditional teaching mediums such as boards and slide decks.1 Theabstract and sometimes intimidating nature of engineering concepts—such as thermodynamics,material balances, or reaction kinetics—requires teaching approaches that are accessible,impactful, engaging, and frankly exciting.In this context, student engagement is more than a matter of participation; it directly correlateswith how well students internalize and apply the material. Traditional lecture methods canstruggle to keep students actively involved, especially in large classes where individualinteraction is limited.2,3 Without opportunities for hands-on exploration or

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chen Feng, Shibaura Institute of Technology; John Raiti, University of Washington; Kyle Toshiro Brown, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

, and societalneeds influence the design and application of robotics in both countries. Understanding thesedifferences provides insight into the emerging global direction of HRI and how robot design andfunction might evolve to meet human needs in different cultural contexts.Based on this gap, we developed a new interdisciplinary course to address the following: 1. Advancement of HRI: By focusing on next-generation service robots, this program addresses the growing demand for robots that can work alongside humans in real-world environments like healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. The students’ exposure to HRI, a key aspect of robotics, directly contributes to the development of robots that can effectively

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter John Garforth, Garforth International; Michael A. Nealon, Henry Ford College; Nicholas Paseiro, Henry Ford College; Herbert Sinnock, Sheridan College; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

K-20 STEM Outreach while a National Science Foundation Fellow with the GK-12 Outreach Program at NCSU where she began Energy Clubs, an out-of-school-time program for third, fourth and fifth graders to introduce them to renewable energy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Campus and Community Decarbonization – Campus as a Living Classroom of Transformative Energy PerformanceBackgroundIn the USA and Canada, hundreds of municipalities [1] and corporations [2], along with thousandsof universities and colleges, have the goal to decarbonize their entire operations by no later than2050. This goal is also commonly

Conference Session

Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

neurodivergent faculty,offering tailored guidance and support. The third narrative involves a speculative design exercisewhere faculty engaged in equity-centered institutional change used AI to create “dark futures”narratives and envisioned emancipatory interventions to prevent those futures from becomingreality. Together, these narratives illustrate how AI, far from being solely a technical tool, can bea relational and transformative force in engineering education.In many current conversations about AI in engineering education, AI is framed as a purelytechnical tool, often divorced from its social and ethical implications [1], [2]. AI can perpetuateoppression, domination, and control when designed and deployed without critical reflection.Furthermore

Conference Session

Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol L Considine, Old Dominion University; Mujde Erten-Unal, Old Dominion University; Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Luka Alandra Hamel-Serenity, Hampton University; Farzaneh Soflaei, Hampton University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

solutions developed as part of the CCDC Southside project for theOakleaf Forest Community.The Olde Huntersville Empowerment Coalition has collaborated with faculty from the Institutefor Coastal Adaptation and Hanbury Architects to submit two EPA Thriving Community Grantsusing design solutions from the 2017-2018 academic year of the CCDC. These proposals are aTier 2 Connecting Streets Proposal and a Tier 3 Empowerment Center and Urban Garden.3.0 Case Study Southside Norfolk3.1 Understanding the communitySouthside Norfolk, an environmental justice community, comprises the neighborhoods ofBerkley, Campostella, Campostella Heights, Oakleaf Forest, and Diggs Town in Norfolk,Virginia (Figure 1). This community faces systemic challenges rooted in both

Conference Session

Interrogating Race, Caste, and Power (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 4)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Precious Njeck, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Ogochukwu Nwabueze Okoani, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

dimension has at least two authors’ experiences.Dimension 1: Emotional wellnessThis dimension highlights the authors’ accounts of how immigration policies force them to makedifficult decisions that negatively impact their emotional well-being. One author explains: I am married to the best husband in the whole wide world, and I have two beautiful kids aged 7 and 5 ( I call them my jewels). Coming to study here meant separation from my family for only God knows how long. This is by far the most difficult, bravest, and scariest decision I have made in my life ( I hope and pray by God that I don’t regret it). I wake up some mornings, missing them like crazy.She

Collection

Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE PSW Section Conference, canceled

Authors

Tina Smilkstein, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

difference in a student’s experience. Again, the direct methodis the most visible technique to stop bad actions so, yet again, I am preaching visibility.My interest in using visibility (or “getting the ball rolling”) is to protect and support students thatare underrepresented, or feel less than for some reason. One person showing support can make alarge difference in the experience of a student.Below are some experiences from my department and school around visibility.ANECDOTE 1: RACIST EVENTS (Lack of protection)The lack of visible, swift and meaningful response by our school in response to, among otherthings, racist events, in many cases hurt students more than the events themselves. Theperpetrator of one of the events was removed from the school

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part II: Activities for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of the TCP/IP, a mobile remote shake tablelaboratory is further proposed to meet the learning style of the new generation. In this paper, thedeveloped interactive remote shake table laboratories will be discussed in detail and acorresponding teaching module for the proposed mobile shake table laboratory is demonstrated.IntroductionHistory frequently reminds us how destructive earthquakes can be. For example, the Loma Prietaearthquake (magnitude 6.9) in 1989 caused an estimated $6 billion in property damage and tookaway 63 human lives.1 The Northridge earthquake (magnitude 6.7) in 1994 brought an estimatedof $20 billion property damage and claimed the lives of 57 people with more than 5,000 injured.2To design and build safer and more

Conference Session

PBL and Flipped Classrooms in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Roth, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of a structure; • conduct a simple analysis of risk; and • write a geotechnical report in standard format.To have students achieve these outcomes as well as the general course outcomes, the authordeveloped the schedule shown in Table 1. Week Topics Covered/Activities Conducted 1 Introduction to course; design thinking exercise developed by Stanford’s Design School (http://dschool.stanford.edu/use-our-methods/) 2 Engineering communication (memos, reports, presentations); introduction to civil engineering and design/construction in the urban environment; graphics

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough; Jesus Alberto Gonzalez-Rodriguez; Adriana Rios Santiago

laboratory with a last generation CMM, with characteristics identical tothose existing in the industry, where the student can develop the set of skills that the industrydemands and that can help them to integrate faster into this specific field of the industry. Thefirst generation of students has graduated recently; and has been able to quickly and successfullyenter the local industry.Detailed Design of Coordinate Measuring Machine TrainingThe modern industries have high demand for engineers and technologists with good qualitycontrol skills and knowledge in manufacturing. The CMM manufacturing companies, such as theHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence [1], have put together comprehensive training needs withthe help of major worldwide manufacturers

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Elaine Cooney

©2019 American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 535Changes to Criteria 3, 5, and Program Criteria Proceedings of the 2019 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2019 American Society for Engineering Education Session ETD 535 Criterion 3 – Associate DegreePrevious ETAC Criteria New ETAC Criteriaa. an ability to apply the knowledge, (1) an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools techniques, skills

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cinda Heeren

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

, what shall be taught and researched, and what standards shall be set for which rewards”(p. 75).9 The authors interviewed 39 experienced, full-time teaching faculty to probe theirexperiences and sense of belonging to this collegium. The following themes emerged:1.   While teaching faculty are hired primarily for teaching, there are often written or unwritten expectations for other responsibilities (e.g., service and research). In many cases, though, these other activities are controlled or restricted by the departments, with the sense that the tenure-track faculty must sanction such work.2.   Many teaching faculty reported everyday interactions that led them to feel regarded as lower status, and marginalized from the tenure

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Build a Prototype Test and evaluate prototype Implement Communication of Results System Analysis and Control Improve: Review and redesign as needed Table 1: Engineering Design Process10Our Capstone course is offered every semester. The students in the Computer Engineeringprogram take this course during their last semester. Students have the option of selecting theirown embedded project or to work on a project that is given to them by their advisors. During thefirst week of the semester, students write a proposal to define problems and identify solutionapproaches for

Conference Session

Modeling and Simulation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University - Chico

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

software. Atregular intervals throughout the course, theory-based instruction is followed by exploration ofthe same concepts in the context of commercial simulation software.The topics covered in each segment are summarized in Table 1. They are grouped into roughly1/3 increments, each of which is followed by a written exam that tests theoretical topics with “byhand” problems that are straightforward enough to be solved with a scientific calculator. Table 1 – Content Summary of Existing FEA Course Theory Based Instruction Commercial Software AugmentSpring elements, direct stiffness method, truss Analysis of trusses including: Initial set-up,elements, coordinate transformations, stress in

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mandy Biggers, Penn State University; Leigh Ann Haefner, Penn State University - Altoona; Jonathan Bell

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

integration. “One of the biggest educational challenges for K-12 STEM education is that few general guidelines or models exist for teachers to followregarding how to teach using STEM integration approaches in their classroom4” (p. 32). This project explored how five elementary classroom teachers integrated scienceand engineering in their classrooms while piloting engineering curriculum. Our specificresearch questions were:1. How do teachers integrate science units with engineering design units? a. What aspects of the curriculum or content do they struggle with? b. What do teachers feel most influenced their implementation in terms of their instructional goals or learning outcomes?2. How does the instructional sequence

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Patrick H. Knowles Jr., Cleveland Mixer

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, andarchitecture, the concept is not commonly used within the engineering disciplines. This paperoutlines the value and typical content of an engineering portfolio. A process to develop anengineering portfolio will also be presented. The paper will document the efforts of graduate andundergraduate engineering students to (1) archive professional academic work for display in aportfolio, (2) curate their archived collection to present a concise and cogent display of theirprofessional skills, and (3) organize the portfolio to demonstrate job skills.IntroductionModern communication methods have dramatically changed yet some processes are grounded inthe past. One of those processes is the employment application process, in this case forengineering positions

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part I: Artifacts for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Alec Roberto Zavala, California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

courses. Other applications have included constructing structuralmodels for structural design and capstone courses. This paper takes this use of classroomtechnology even further by demonstrating how K’nex pieces can be used effectively in an upper-division, highly technical structural dynamics / seismic design course.K’nex pieces consist of various rods and connectors as shown in Figure 1. The rods areingeniously sized such that right triangles are naturally formed. While one size of rod forms thesides of a triangle, the next size up forms the hypotenuse. The pattern continues as the rodschange colors and triangles get progressively larger. The connectors allow rods to be joined at45 and 90 degree angles in various configurations. Some connectors

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

called micro-nets. The main purpose ofthe project is to monitor a mountainous ecosystem in three dimensions. To achieve this, themicro-nets are spatially distributed from top to bottom on the mountain, and from the top to thebottom of 25 meter trees. This identifies the ecosystem by major elevation and by layers offorest canopy.The project goals are as follows:1 1) To achieve real time wireless three dimensional monitoring of a mountainous ecosystem. 2) To comply with all the minimum impact requirements in the Wilderness Act of 1964. 3) To make the system autonomous, requiring maintenance at most once per year. 4) To physically install the system and have it functioning within one year. 5) To maintain sensors within industry

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering with Art (and Vice Versa)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R.F.A. Hamilton, Siena Heights University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

engineers and non-engineers. Engineering faculty needto push for inclusion in the liberal arts core of their universities. Exposing those from otherfields of study to engineering broadens their knowledge base. The grand challenges facingengineering are going to require collaboration with those from other fields to solve. Engineeringas a liberal arts exposes others to the principles of engineering and well enable the types ofcollaborations needed to solve these problems.Bibliography[1] Abelson, Paul. The seven liberal arts: a study in mediæval culture. Vol. 11. Teachers' College, ColumbiaUniversity, 1906.[2]Adner, R., & Kapoor, R. “Innovation ecosystems and the pace of substitution: Re‐examining technology S‐curves.” Strategic Management Journal

Conference Session

Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Charles Kim, Bucknell University; Erin Jablonski, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the activity and how it is viewed (4, 6). It is known that external influences such ascompetition, deadlines and restrictions can impact a person’s situational motivation for a specificactivity (12); all are factors to consider in educational environments.Hidi and Renninger proposed a four-phase model of interest development that suggested adynamic relationship between curiosity and interest (13). If curiosity is satisfied, then interest andengagement can occur. Furthermore, curiosity has been associated with a need for competencein Deci’s theory of intrinsic motivation (5). As Arnone, Small, Chauncey, and McKenna noted,“When curiosity is ignited, the interest component can then enter into the dynamic” (p. 188) (1).Alternatively, interest can

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura A. Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Hillary Steiner, Kennesaw State University; Catherine L. Bradford, Kennesaw State University; Ruth Ann Goldfine, Kennesaw State University; Nirmal Trivedi, Kennesaw State University; Scott Larisch, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

FRESHMENAbstract:This Work-In-Progress paper describes ongoing efforts at Kennesaw State University to combinea two-credit introduction-to-major course with a three-credit first-year seminar course. We arealso implementing learning communities that will tie first-year introduction-to-major courseswith other first-year courses such as English Composition 1 (ENGL 1101) and Introduction toGraphics. Since Mechanical Engineering is the largest engineering department at KennesawState, we are piloting this idea with a three-credit Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (ME1001) course that includes learning outcomes typically found in a first-year seminar course.While trying to create a learning community for this project last fall, we experiencedcomplications

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L. Hess, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

literature collected varied widely and, as a result, each ofthese strengths and weaknesses requires further investigation. This study concludes with anidentification of gaps in PLTW literature that scholars might utilize to focus future PLTW-related investigations, which will in turn improve future PLTW and PLTW-related interventions.1. IntroductionThere is a growing consensus across the United States that we need more science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree recipients, particularly if the U.S. aspires toremain economically competitive in the global marketplace.1-3 Part of the difficulty in motivatinglarge quantities of U.S. students to pursue STEM degrees likely corresponds with the decreasingperformance of U.S. students in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Michelle M. Camacho Ph.D., University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Education, 2016 Military Veteran Students’ Pathways in Engineering Education (Year 2)AbstractGiven the diverse backgrounds of veterans, their increasing numbers, and the growing nationaldemand for engineers, the timing is ideal to study the conditions under which student veteranspursue engineering education and the factors that support their success. This project aims toaddress gaps in the literature on student veterans in engineering through a comparative casestudy across four institutions: University of San Diego (USD), North Carolina State University(NCSU), Purdue University, and Clemson University. Our research questions include:1. Why do veterans pursue a Bachelor’s degree in