Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

focused on on-line programing development in mathematics and computer science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engaging Rural America in Computer Science: Understanding the Rural Context Abstract In the United States, 1 in 5 people, approximately 66.3 million individuals, live in a rural area. To address the growing need for computing professionals and the need for a computationally literate populace, we need to engage rural learners effectively. A first step in this direction is understanding the learning context for students engaging in computer science, and how that differs for a rural population

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics in ML/AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, and incorporate these in education ofengineers of tomorrow. Naturally, the educational implications of the findings will also bediscussed.Keywords— AI Policies, AI Ethics Frameworks, Global AI Policies, AI Ethics Education2 IntroductionThe concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has existed for years, with first being published by Alan Turing,in his paper ”Computer Machinery and Intelligence” [1]. From the time of simple ”Turing Test”, thedomain of AI has seen a massive boost, specifically after the advent of Large Language Models(LLMs) [2], that powers the Generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT. With such a rapid rise, AI has becomea game changer in many industries [3], including healthcare [4], education [5], finance [6], and

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Aaron Kyle, Duke University; Ido Davidesco, University of Connecticut; Chad Dorsey; Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

worldwide. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Embodied Sensors and Digital Twins as an Introduction to Microprocessor Programming for Middle and High School Non-CS MajorsAbstractLow-cost, accessible microelectronics and sensors embedded in a bioengineering curriculumare ideal for generating engineering interest and computational thinking proficiency innon-engineering high school courses and middle school electives. This kind of curriculumprovides relatable, empathetic, real-world engineering challenges that engage non-engineering-focused and marginalized student communities. This paper describes recent curriculum andinstrumentation updates to two curriculum units: (1) a novel bioengineering high

Conference Session

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

the SIRA framework to challenge students to usehigher-level reasoning in their analysis of ethical issues through structured learning modules thatinvite and facilitate interactive dialogue and reflective analysis about professional codes of ethicsand moral principles. Integrated with a principlist approach are well-storied narratives, high levelsof interactivity using moderated discussions and facilitated debates, and cases with complexcontent 1, 43 implemented on an established learning cyber-infrastructure. The ultimate goal is forthe ethical reasoning approach of principlism to become reflexive through the continualapplication of ethical principles over the duration of a semester. Table 1 summarizes the coreelements of the approach.Table 1

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura A Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanical Engineering

reviews each of the demos/videos,discuss how they are incorporated into the class, and describe how to fabricate/procure the demoequipment.1. Introduction In the last few years, there has been an increasing trend in the debate about the pros andcons of active learning in the classroom, and many have moved away from the traditional lectureformat.1 While active learning comes in several forms, most agree that activities that aredesigned to engage the students, pique their interest, and are carefully selected to coordinate andsupplement the lesson plans tend to improve students’ understanding and retention of keyconcepts.1 Although active or experiential learning has been highly promoted as of late, it hasbeen researched for several decades

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee Prymus, University of Pittsburgh; Irene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

, students answered several reflection questions about theirexperience in the course, as part of a required course assignment. Three of these questions wereselected for analysis: (1) What is one piece of advice you would give to student teams taking thisclass in the future? Why?; (2) What was the most difficult, challenging, or demanding thingabout ENGL XXX?; and (3) What was the best thing about ENGL XXX? Responses from 450+students were qualitatively analyzed. The themes that emerged from this data analysis arepresented in this paper, and are used as part of the evaluation of this course.This paper will (1) describe the course and course assignments, (2) summarize student responsesto the reflection questions listed above, (3) identify, based on

Conference Session

Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Jamie Clark, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

responses to provide both short-term and long-term changes that instructors canimplement to move toward an accessibly designed UO lab space and course.POSITIONALITY STATEMENTWe acknowledge that the authors represent faculty, staff, and students from a range ofbackgrounds, identities, and disability status. Those disabilities represented by the authors arefar from representative of the entire community, and we recognize the need for many morevoices in this type of work.FORMATTING CHOICE STATEMENTDeviations from the ASEE author’s kit formatting requirements were chosen to more closelyalign with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 [1] as well as best practices forvarying disabilities. For example, we chose to use Arial instead of Times New

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

have produced, piloted, and internally distributed 64 curriculum modules and/or labs.The purpose of this paper is to provide preliminary results of an investigation of the relationshipof learning setting and instructional use of experimental centric learning, especially for students ofcolor. Learning settings studied include: 1) traditional classrooms, 2) lab settings and 3)homework. Variations by instructional use included: 1) instructor demonstration, 2) cooperativeand 3) independent student use. Student outcomes reflect gains in: 1) pre-requisites to learning; 2)immediate short-term learning; 3) long-term and transferable outcomes and 4) selected ABETcharacteristics (importance and preparedness). Findings indicate that both setting and

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen F Koorey, ViaStrada Ltd.; Mark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

development, as shown in Table 1. Whereas ABET does not provide anyadditional explanation on the Criterion 3 a – k student outcomes, the ASCE 2nd Edition BOKprovides considerable detail. IPENZ provides additional detail as well, with a number ofexplanatory bullet points under each of the 12 competency profiles.Table 1: Comparison of ABET Student Outcomes, ASCE BOK2 Outcomes, and IPENZCompetency Profiles ABET Student Outcome3 ASCE BOK2 Outcome5 IPENZ Competency Profile12 (f) an understanding of Professional and ethical Conduct engineering professional and ethical responsibility activities to an ethical responsibility standard at least

Conference Session

Assessing Social Responsibility & Sustainability

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan E Canney PE, Seattle University; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Mikhail Russu

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods, Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

social responsibility7. Engagement in service learning also correlated with positivegains in social responsibility attitudes of engineering students. Similar findings have been seenoutside of engineering as well, where engagement in service increased student’s awareness of theworld and of personal values8, such as social responsibility. Service learning is only onepedagogical approach, however, that may be influencing student’s views of social responsibility.This paper explores what other in-class experiences students highlight as being influential tothose views.Research QuestionsThis research was guided by the following research questions: 1. What types of courses do engineering students reference as being influential to their views of

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Kelly Frady; Rebecca S Hartley, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Hope Epps Rivers, South Carolina Technical College System; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Stephanie Denise Frazier, South Carolina Technical College System

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Two Year College Division

limited number of seats for each session that will be available on a first- come, first-serve basis. • Day Two consists of a series of curriculum-based sessions for all participants on topics related to student learning, student engagement, classroom management, and teaching techniques.Table 1. Faculty Institute Participant Profile42% 1-5 years of teaching62% Teach online courses1 Adjunct78% Interested in academic leadership100% Interested in learning new technology Feedback from these programs has been overwhelmingly positive with evaluationsrevealing comments such as, “This was a great experience! I was exposed to new ideas andtechnologies that will help me be a better instructor” and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaqi C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

disciplines andasked to post a response to the following questions on an online discussion board: 1. What questions do you have for faculty and/or students in these disciplines? (This can be discipline-specific or general for all engineering disciplines) 2. What interests you most about each discipline? 3. What similarities and differences do you notice about the various disciplines?Department faculty retained autonomy in developing their presentations, so there was no pre-determined format. Some departments brought graduate and undergraduate students for aquestion and answer session. Some departments brought faculty and department heads that gavecompelling presentations, and some brought demonstrations of projects students may work on

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Paul T Grogan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

grade studentsshould learn that “systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others,” and“requirements are the parameters placed on the development of a product or system” (p. 39).    Some organizations have developed and executed SE-oriented K-12 outreach and educationalprograms.20,23 Despite this interest, few studies have been able to assesses outcomes. Jain etal.24,25 use multiple-choice pre- and post-tests to assess student learning on three levels: 1) SEinformation content, 2) SE applications, and 3) analysis of SE concepts. Results show astatistically significant increase in post-test scores for levels 1 and 2; however, they employ animperfect instrument to measure SE knowledge. Other studies, including Bartus and

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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Engineering Technology

complementary facets, relate those to specific engineering disciplinesand associated educational concepts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and thenpresent specific learning and developmental opportunities and describe and present the studentengagement and achievements.IntroductionThe past decade has seen the advent of affordable, open-source programmable, microcontrollersand accessible wireless communication devices. These have led to a radical evolution in the goals,content and delivery mechanisms for many electronic and computer engineeringcourses 1 2 3 .The technological advances of the past decade have given rise to the commoditization ofunmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. Despite public fears over the intrusiveness of

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Stickgold-Sarah, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

undergraduate research experience”1 the program wasinitially created in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, andexpanded in 2015 to the rest of the School of Engineering. The pairing of this researchopportunity with communication instruction is intended to provide a professionalizingexperience, giving students an understanding of the world of academic and industry research.This year-long communication intensive course enrolls approximately 170 students fromdepartments across the School of Engineering, including Aeronautics and Astronautics,Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, ElectricalEngineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, and

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H. Bean

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Computing & Information Technology

popular YouTube series27. While thedelivery focus of this intervention was game design principles, we used the development ofdifferent games in Scratch to teach CT concepts. Like Mission to Mars, this program consistedof four days of activities. Day one began with an introduction to game design principles. These consisted ofseven principles: (1) Principle of isolation: introducing new elements in a way that allowsplayers to familiarize with new enemies or mechanics before they are set in a real situation. (2)Principle of accomplishment: gives players a sense of motivation and direction either throughstory progression or the mastering of skills. (3) Teach without teaching principle: help playerslearn by doing instead of relying on step-by

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Sebastian Reuter P.E., RWTH Aachen University; Kristina Lena Lahl, RWTH Aachen University; Rene Vossen, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

school students.Since its foundation, it has served as a highly successful extracurricular learning venue.Through active experimentation with robots in application scenarios and based on researchfrom aeronautical, space, energy and transport fields, students have had the opportunity toreceive an insight into different scientific disciplines and carry out hands-on experiments. Thefindings of this research suggest that the visit to the DLR_School_Lab RWTH Aachenenhanced the participants’ interest in studying STEM fields. The results are under discussionand further steps, which take the results of these findings into account, are being planned. 1. IntroductionAn increasing number of robotic systems are finding their way into our daily life and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

collaboration, besides in-class presentations on phases of teamformation, each student team was given a copy of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team book as areading assignment followed by an in-class discussion and individual written reflectionassignment. Students practiced team collaboration skills by working in teams throughout thecourse on the projects. Finally, the communication module included presentations and videos oneffective communications and e-portfolios. Students practiced communication skills withtechnical reports, in-class presentations, and videos. Below we describe the two major projects.Project I – The first project was focused on the Raptor Reloaded hand, shown in Fig. 1 and 2.Raptor Reloaded is a design developed by collaborators of E

Conference Session

Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College

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New Engineering Educators

. …Instructor effectiveness has been found to be as good or better in the best large classes as in thebest small classes” (p. 1). In two separate studies analyzing the relationship between class sizeand students’ perceptions of faculty using student evaluations of instructional effectiveness,Feldman16 and Marsh17 both found that students’ evaluations of instructors were not consistentlyhigher in smaller classes. It should be noted that instructional effectiveness is different fromfaculty support. A student may feel that an instructor teaches effectively without believing thatthe instructor cares about or is invested in students’ learning. Therefore, a study of studentperceptions of faculty support relative to class size will complement the existing

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Andrew J. Sullivan; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham

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Environmental Engineering

International Monetary Fund identified four basic aspects ofglobalization: trade and transactions, capital and investment movements, migration andmovement of people, and the dissemination of knowledge. [1] For the United States to continueto be at the forefront of science and technology, global education is of extraordinary importance.Therefore, we must develop a workforce of engineering students with the skills and knowledgeneeded for a more responsible and competitive participation in the international research settingof the twenty-first century. [2]Education, culture, employment opportunities, and international trade and connectivity areamong the several benefits that globalization has on our lifestyle. Despite the benefits,globalization also

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasa S. Vidic, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Erin Gross Claypool, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

, problem solving, and studentengagement during class using a structured behavioral observation protocol known as theTeaching Dimensions Observation Protocol (TDOP). Several of the traditionally-taught classsessions were also observed for comparison, with positive results noted. Also, a comparison ofstudents’ conceptual and exam performance in the two flipped sections versus the “traditional”section enabled direct assessment of the benefits of the new approach, with significantdifferences not being detected. Further assessment of the flipped “pilot” classroom includedstudent engagement, instructors’ reflections, and two perception instruments measuring students’overall experience in the class.1. Introduction and Literature ReviewNumerous

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Tactical Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

including; Active and Collaborative Learning (ACL), Problem Based Learning (PBL)and others (Smith et al., 2005; Smith et al., 2009). These techniques begin with a real worldproblem or observation that is introduced to the students. The students determine that certain skills,facts, or principles are required to solve the problem and the teacher can then act as a guide to helpthem acquire the needed information (Figure 1). ACL and PBL techniques have been shown to bemore effective at student retention of content when they are properly implemented (Prince, 2004). Figure 1. The Problem Based Learning pedagogical technique for course modules.The effectiveness of STEM education in the United States has been widely debated and criticized,but there

Conference Session

Evaluation: Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hee Kim, Iridescent ; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

  Page 26.7.3  increasing  STEM  conceptual  and  content  knowledge.  A  challenge  has  been   to  provide  enough opportunities  to  students  to  practice and  hone problem solving skills ­­  as with music or sports, it takes  thousands  of  hours  of  practice  to  be  able  to  solve  complex  problems  and  innovate. Iridescent's  solution  has  been to identify  non­financial resources (i.e. social capital in  the form of engineers  and  parents)  and  to  use  technology  to  provide  opportunities  for  practice.  Building  on these tenets, Iridescent's model has the following stages:    1.  ​Train  engineering communicators ​ ­ Train engineers to communicate technical subjects  in  a  culturally  sensitive  and

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

probably to travel through time. We will hopinto a virtual time machine and journey back several million years, to visit the emergence of ourfirst primordial and prehistoric “engineers” and note instances where technology became part oftheir livelihood. We will see how and why they did it, and the materials they used. We shallmake episodic sojourns with occasional returns to the present and even visit the future. Ouritinerary is presented in Table 1 below, followed by descriptions of our journey. Page 26.29.3 Table 1: Course contents WEEK TOPIC Assignment/Exam Due Week-1 The Land

Conference Session

Circuits and Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Dan Robinson

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Electrical and Computer

following that some of the analysis principles actuallyneeded to solve circuit problems are often not taught explicitly, and that there is frequently afailure to address fundamental qualitative misconceptions that students hold about electricity.Considerable work has been done to study misconceptions among high school and universitystudents in physics classes related to electricity.1-9 Typical misconceptions involve treatingbatteries as current sources rather than voltage sources, believing that current is “consumed” as it Page 26.158.2travels through circuit elements, believing that no voltage can exist across an open circuit (asopposed to no

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Minorities in Engineering

African-American engineering faculty members. Starting in 2008 the growth stopped. The percentage ofAfrican-American engineering faculty is the same as it was in 2007, 2.5%11. This is even morealarming when you place it in the context of women engineering faculty experiencing acontinued growth since 2003, with a 2011 number reported at 13.2%. However, findings byBerry, Cox, and Main, while exploring the disaggregated data in the ASEE database, uncoveredthat “African American women comprise 4% of all women currently in the engineeringprofessoriate, an increase of 1%, since 2001”10. Despite the incongruence in the numbers, it isevident that growth has been slow. Nelson disaggregated the numbers in her report of survey data, self-reported

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Luciana Cancado, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Cindy M Walker, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Dian Mitrayani , University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

also asked to identify thenature of their work (experimental, theoretical, computational, clerical, or other). Then,considering their experiences as a whole, they were asked to identify their perceivedbenefits from participating in undergraduate research. The options provided as perceivedbenefits are listed in Table 1. Finally, students were asked if they would recommendundergraduate research to others, and to categorize their post-graduation plans.In the survey, students were provided with an opportunity to volunteer to be interviewedin detail about their experiences. Approximately half of the student respondentsindicated a willingness to be interviewed, and from those that volunteered 12 studentswere selected to be interviewed. Students were

Conference Session

Communication as Performance

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Golder, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Darlene B. Webb, British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

accessible watertreatment for developing countries to the potential of quantum computing.At the authors’ post-secondary institution, one place engineering students have had theopportunity to educate, enlighten, and entertain is at Presentation Idol for EngineeringStudents (aka ‘Idol’), a presentation competition that has run at the author’s post-secondary institution since the spring of 2011. This competition is one of several otherinnovative events in North America that showcase the technical knowledge andpresentation skills of engineering students. Overbaugh et al.1 provide an excellentsummary of these events.Previously, we surveyed participants about what motivated them to compete in Idol2. Ournext step was to survey audience members, and this

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

with the Page 26.583.3opportunity to learn via traditional, blended or purely on-line class styles. Figure 1 depicts allthree educational approaches. The first case represents a traditional model, in which the theoryand hands-on activities are delivered in-person. We note that even the traditional approachbranches into two distinctive models (not shown in the Figure 1). One model represents thetraditional engineering curriculum in which the theory of the subject is presented first, followedby the hands-on activities. There is an alternative model commonly adapted by the engineeringtechnology programs, in which the theoretical knowledge

Conference Session

Making in Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Matthew Dickens, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Design in Engineering Education

fromthe knowledge, skills, and attitudes of toy Makers to advance teaching in the engineeringclassroom? Findings are presented to inform possibilities for design in engineering contexts anda multi-disciplinary, holistic attitude towards engineering education that is rising fromdiscussions on the future of engineering education.IntroductionIn undergraduate engineering academic programs, engineering design often serves as acornerstone or capstone experience, supplying context and motivations for how to construct andredesign the world. There is usually an undue burden on the instructor to seed such classes withcompelling and technically sufficient projects and provide enough structure to make a goodlearning experience.1 With this concern, it is