Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Trent Bolt, Auburn University; Andrew Cookston, Auburn University; John Y. Hung, Auburn University; Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Auburn University. He is currently working as a research assistant to Mark L. Adams in the STORM Lab. His current research focus is in quantum engineering and introducing quantum systems to high school and undergraduate students.Prof. John Y. Hung, Auburn University John Y. Hung is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Auburn University, where he has been on the faculty since 1989. Prior to his academic career, he worked for Johnson Controls, Inc., in the field of digital controllers for commercial building automation systems, and also worked as a consultant in control systems design. Hung is a Fellow of IEEE, and serves on the IEEE Board of Directors. He

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

approach to engineering education despite guiding literature that suggestsan andragogical approach may be more appropriate.3 Students who experience only a pedagogicalapproach to learning may be ill-equipped to independently navigate the larger engineering bodyof knowledge because they may see faculty as gatekeepers to learning. As the body of engineeringknowledge increases at more rapid pace, students must continue to learn to stay relevantthroughout their careers. ABET acknowledges this reality through their student outcome (i) whichrequires students to recognize the need to and engage in life-long learning.2 More appropriately,faculty may need to assist students along a transition from pedagogical to andragogical learningthroughout the

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horst Brandes P.E., University of Hawaii; Joe D. Manous Jr, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Fridley has been recognized as a dedicated educator throughout his career and has received several awards for his teaching efforts, including the ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) Leadership Award in 2010. At the University of Alabama, Fridley has led efforts to establish several new programs including new undergraduate degree programs in construction engineering, architectural engineering and environmental engineering, a departmental Scholars program allowing highly qualified students an accelerated program to earn their MSCE in addition to their BS degree, the interdisciplinary ”Cube” promoting innovation in engineering, and the

Conference Session

COED Modulus Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

question throughout all of education, is a question posed by students irrespective ofage, socio-economic background, aptitude or course subject is, “When are we ever going to use this?” Theresponse that is oft provided typically references some a future class or an ultra-specific career. The strugglethat K12 teachers have faced over the past few decades is well documented. What is less documented, ishow collegiate level faculty can leverage the knowledge and experiences of these K12 teachers. Theconstantly evolving pedagogical best-known practices within K12 science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) exist to alleviate the underlying problem: students generally fail to see the relevance,cross-cutting ideas, and real world connections

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis M Lee, Clemson University; Shannon K Stefl, Clemson University; Sandra Linder, Clemson University; Cindy M. Lee, Clemson University; Faiza M. Jamil, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering education, and promoting women in engineering. Her technical work and research focuses on sustainable chemical process design, computer aided design, mixed integer nonlinear programing, and multicriteria decision making. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017How Many Hats Do You Wear: Building Research Capacity for STEM FacultyDevelopment WorkshopAbstractExpectations for faculty members in the 21st century are high: Early career STEM faculty are expected toestablish a sustainable research trajectory, a teaching practice, and a leadership role all while pursuingtenure success. Many colleges and universities have established faculty development programs, butthere remains a deficiency in

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Supporting Students at Multiple Levels

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Autumn Turpin, Stanford University; Kai Jun Chew, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Beth Rieken, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

students’ study skills and habits, their thoughts on program diversity and inclusivity,experiences with faculty, the sense of community of the program, and demographic informationincluding parents’ education levels and careers, high school classes and exposure to engineering,and engineering activities outside of school.We found that there were significant differences between men and women, and mechanicalengineering and design students. For men and women, these differences were present in the areasof certain engineering skills, engineering identity, innovation task self-efficacy, engineering taskself-efficacy, engineering identity, major fit, and major perception. For mechanical engineeringand design students, these differences were present in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

expected, supportservices have a tremendous role in helping students be successful. We discuss some of the mostcommon student support services and provide recommendations for optimizing theireffectiveness.BackgroundAccording to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations grew by 10.5percent between May 2009 and May 2015, compared to a 5.2 percent net growth in non-STEMoccupations; the electrical engineering industry is projected to grow by 11 percent from 2014 to20242. This growth rate provides an opportunity for universities to draw on new sources of talentto feed the pipeline to STEM careers; a popular choice being community colleges, which areuniquely positioned to provide a talented and diverse pool of transfer students

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelby Buffington, Syracuse University; Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Alexander Johnson, Syracuse University; Katy Pieri, Syracuse University; Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University

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Student

engineering and visualizing data,staff from SU Libraries instructed on downloading and using citation management software, andstaff from the SU Writing Center assisted workshop participants on revising and editing researchabstracts.Figure 4. The schedule of events for the retreat. While the title was “PhD Skills Retreat,” we also welcomed master’s students to participate. Names and locations redacted for the blind review.On the third day, the retreat began in the afternoon with a research pitch competition. Theparticipants had 3 minutes to “pitch” their research topics to senior-level graduate students andstaff from SU Career Services. The panel scored all participants, and the top three pitches weregiven prizes. A panel discussion on time management

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephen B. Knisley PhD, North Carolina A&T State University; Matthew B. A. McCullough, North Carolina A&T State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-driven, with anyrelated social implications as tangential to their work, at best. Of particular relevance to thisstudy is the finding that low-income and underrepresented minority students tend to drop out of 4STEM careers when those careers are not highly connected with their communities and broadersocietal issues [18,19]. Martin [20] provided commentary upon the importance of finding personal meaning inone’s work and how such meaning can give way to “intelligibility and value.” Individuals whocan link what they value with what they do bring a heightened sense of commitment andmotivation to their efforts, likely resulting in greater productivity and pride in product. ThoughMartin speaks

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

EvaluationAbstractThe FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) stagedat the High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) supports undergraduates in various scientificresearch endeavors with the intent of increasing the number of ensuing student enrollment inengineering graduate programs or pursuit of engineering industry careers. Students hail from avariety of colleges and universities across the United States, from institutions with large, well-established science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM) programs to small ornonexistent STEM programs. The main criteria for acceptance are (i) U.S. citizenship orpermanent residency and (ii) a grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 or higher. This REU is uniquein that it

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Chang P.E., University of Idaho - Moscow

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Civil Engineering

in Washington and Califor- nia, and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Washington. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perspectives for New Civil Engineering Majors (The Role of Technology)AbstractThis research examines how today’s incoming civil engineering student must prepare forhis or her college career. Student perspectives from the bookends of the academicexperience – from current freshmen to seniors – are uniquely gathered and disseminated,and their personal experiences are closely examined. The use and impact of technologyand the role that it plays is also studied. The guidance and insights shared and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; David S Strong P.Eng., Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

professionaldevelopment opportunity. The workshops will be offered to all undergraduate engineeringstudents at one medium size university. In the workshops, participants will engage in facilitatedguided reflection exercises designed to elicit their thoughts and descriptions about who they areand their purpose in their engineering studies. Participants will be asked to write a personalstatement on how they see themselves in their studies and how they envision the person theywish to become in their future career. Page 26.742.2This paper presents the work in progress of this research study, highlighting the researchapproach, methods, and design. Future plans

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Electronics Engineering Technology program went through a change infocus, a major curriculum revision, and a name change. The Electronic Systems EngineeringTechnology (ESET) program, as it is now named, has a strong focus on embedded system-basedproduct and system development3 and prepares students for long-term careers that cut acrossmany industry sectors including automotive, energy, oil/gas, communications, medicaltechnology, semiconductor and quality-of-life. In fact, the value proposition of offering anexperiential learning-based degree that prepares students for careers in electronics-based productdevelopment has proven to resonate well with both transfer and freshman students and has had asignificant impact on recruiting and outreach. In

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Benneyan, Northeastern University; Corey Balint, Healthcare Systems Engineering Institute at Northeastern University

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Systems Engineering

. Page 26.492.9 Figure 7. Former students/employees who have moved onto careers in healthcare. In afew short years, the center has helped students bridge the gap from academia to industry. Page 26.492.10 Question 1: Understanding of healthcare systems and their problems 20 15 Sample size = 19 10 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 Question 2: Understanding of how I.E. can be applied to health

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

career Current 10 1.50 0.527 opportunities in your subject I am confident about teaching the Previous 8 3.38 0.518 0.029 application of my subject to everyday Current 10 2.90 0.316 life During the last 12 months, how much Previous 8 51.63 47.848 0.0231 PD have you participated in for Current 10 2.80 6.546 interdisciplinary collaboration (hours) *Significant at α = .05 1 Did not pass for equality of variances; therefore Satterthwaite method was usedTables 2-4 report the results of the statistical analysis when comparing the results of the pre- andpost-program surveys for the current

Conference Session

Self-efficacy and Emotion: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Katherine C Cheng, Arizona State University; Krista Puruhito, Arizona State University; Evan J Fishman, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

an assistant editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, has been a guest editor of Educational Psychology Review, served on editorial board for top educational research journals, and currently sits on the editorial board of Learn- ing and Instruction. In 2006 she was awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER grant award and received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the President of the United States. She has conducted and advised on educational research projects and grants in both the public and private sectors, and served as an external reviewer for doctoral dissertations outside the U.S. She publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals and books. Dr. Husman

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

in theConstruction Science Management (CSM) degree plan in the Engineering TechnologyDepartment at Texas State University and is a required course for the American Council forConstruction Education (ACCE) accreditation. Additionally, the ACCE accreditation requires aspecific course outcome related to using modern technology to solve construction relatedproblems through the use of computers in the scheduling of construction projects. It has becomeincreasingly essential for students pursuing a career in the construction industry to have anunderstanding of Project Management Software (PMS)7-10. Therefore, it is required and vital tothe students’ education to learn how to use modern PMS. The CPMS course at Texas State University has been

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; David B Kanipe, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

, and engaging her students with interactive methods.Mr. David B Kanipe, Texas A&M University After receiving a BS in Aerospace Engineering in May 1970, followed by a MS in Aerospace Engineering in August 1971 from Texas A&M University, Mr. Kanipe accepted a position with NASA at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston and began his professional career in November 1972. A month after his arrival at NASA, the last Apollo mission, Apollo 17, was launched. Obviously, that was exciting, but in terms of his career, the commencement of the Space Shuttle Program in November 1972 was to have far more impact. As a result, David was able to begin his career working on what he says was the most interesting and

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Klaus Bartels, San Antonio College; Steven F. Lewis, William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, San Antonio College; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

outreach center of Alamo Colleges/San Antonio College (SAC). Mr. Lewis came to San Antonio College (SAC) in 2006 after a private sector career of designing, implementing and managing workforce and sustainability training projects in developing nations. During that time, he and his wife founded the nonprofit corporation Tools for Development, which undertakes sustainable development projects in indigenous villages of Mexico. In late 2008, he presided over the initial strategy sessions for what is now the Alamo Colleges Green Initiative. He and his assistants now coordinate the many environmentally related events and activities that take place at Eco Centro, which serves as a demonstration center for solar energy use in

Conference Session

MVCC Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George York, U.S. Air Force Academy; Jeffrey Butler, U.S. Air Force Academy; Timothy Hyer, US Air Force

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

JointCooperative Unmanned Systems Initiative (JCUSI), which was a joint project in autonomoussystems between Cadet and Midshipmen from USAFA, USMA (U.S. Military Academy), andUSNA (U.S. Naval Academy). We present assessment results demonstrating the project’ssuccess in helping the students understand the capabilities and limitations of RPAs in theoperational environment. In addition, we also motivate cadets through field trips to operationalsites like Creech AFB and overseas UAV laboratories, and assessment of these activities arepresented.2. Demand for RPA PilotsThe demand for RPA capabilities has steadily grown over the last 15 years, prompting thecreation of the RPA pilot career field in 2009. The Air Force recently increased RPA pilotproduction to

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

category for Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology. However, considering that aproposed program includes fundamental courses in mechanical engineering technology andelectronic systems engineering technology which includes embedded electronic hardware andcontrol software, it is reasonable to say that graduates from a multidisciplinary engineeringtechnology program can be hired to work in many of the areas covered by these fields, especiallywhere the specialties intersect and require capabilities in multiple disciplines. Although detailed statistics specific to careers in engineering technology are notavailable, in general these careers will closely follow those of similar-focused engineeringcareers. Table 1 shows the growth outlook in USA

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jane Goodyer P.E., Massey University; Lizzie Miles, Coventry University UK; Anh Lan Ho Tran, Coventry University

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International Forum

tough time. Firstly there is ashortage of young people wishing to embark on an engineering career. The Royal Academyof Engineering1 reports that the UK will require “1.28m new science, engineering andtechnology professionals and technicians by 2020.” In Australia, a Senate inquiry2 was set upto address the shortage of engineering and related employment skills. The AmericanImmigration Council3 are calling for new policies to improve Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) training throughout the U.S. educational system in theinterest of their economy’s recovery. To compound this problem current engineeringeducation programmes may be regarded as too abstract, out of touch, hard work and boringthat focus on theoretical foundation

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Courses in Emergent Areas

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Award (2012), the Presidential Early Career Award for Sci- entists and Engineers (2010), and a National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2009). Her Auburn University awards include the Excellence in Faculty Outreach (2015), an Auburn University Alumni Pro- fessorship (2014), the Auburn Engineering Alumni Council Awards for Senior (2013) and Junior (2009) Faculty Research, the Faculty Women of Distinction Award (2012), and the Mark A. Spencer Creative Mentorship Award (2011). Dr. Davis is the past chair of Auburn’s Women in Science and Engineering Steering Committee (WISE) and the faculty liaison to the College of Engineering’s 100 Women Strong Alumnae organization which is focused on recruiting, retaining and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil U. Pierce, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Shirley J. Mills, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Mathematics

, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr Counties in Texas, and he has worked with a variety of issues surrounding entry level mathematics and science at two-year and four-year schools in Texas.Dr. Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Javier Kypuros received a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University in 1996. He later received an M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1998 and 2001 from The University of Texas at Austin. Javier began his career at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2001 and later joined the faculty at The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) in 2002. He is currently a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean for Undergraduate

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Marina Bograd, MassBay Community College; Chitra Javdekar, Mass Bay Community College

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

 and require students to work a 9‐5 schedule for a designated period of time.  The Community College student population is often non‐traditional; many have full time jobs and family obligations that prevent them from participating in a traditional 9‐5 temporary internship.  ASEE Off‐Site Internship 2017    2  Experiential learning is important at all levels including the exposure it provides for graduate students who aspire to teach, with an opportunity to work with non‐traditional Community College students.  Mentoring non‐traditional Community College students, while working with Community College faculty, better prepares them for a future teaching career and increases

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

women from choosing STEMmajors and careers take shape early in a girl’s life. These factors include poor science identity,low self-efficacy in math, gender stereotypes and stereotype threat, lack of role models,misalignment between perception of STEM careers and personal values, and low interest inSTEM subjects. For example, VanLeuvan (2004) found that girls’ interest in math and sciencedropped by about 15% between middle and high school. Moreover, low confidence and self-efficacy in STEM subjects form as early as grade six (Heaverlo et al., 2013). Early interventionto mitigate negative influences can ultimately have an effect on a women’s choice to enterSTEM (Young, Ortiz, & Young 2017; Bieri Buschor, Berweber, Keck Frei, & Kappler

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

include “(1) facilitating the first year students’ and newtransfer students’ transition into the school of engineering; (2) increasing students’ commitmentto engineering majors through career clarification and goal setting; (3) reducing the barriers tosuccess that students may face, particularly those for women and underrepresented students; and(4) enhancing the positive personal and environmental factors for students in engineering.”(Smith, Fourney, & Pertmer, 2009) Ultimately, the SEEDS program seeks to promote persistenceand success among engineering students, particularly through their first year in the Clark Schoolof Engineering.The SEEDS program is comprised of a series of programs, including the Engineering Living &Learning

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E. Reuther, Columbia University; Andrea Nye, Columbia University; Lorna Helen Begg, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; John D. O'Neill, Columbia University, Department of Biomedical Engineering; Ahmet-Hamdi Cavusoglu, Columbia University

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Biomedical

efforts on research, service, and teaching on the pathtoward promotion and tenure, with less emphasis placed on translating findings outside of the labduring their academic training. Alternatively, graduate students seeking careers in industry or asentrepreneurs have a keen interest in innovation and commercialization and hope to developskills in this area. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to address the opportunities and challenges ofcommercialization and entrepreneurship while also meeting the demands of academia. Ourobjective was to develop a course to meet the unique needs of both groups by providing studentswith real-world experience in technology commercialization while at the same timeproviding Faculty with structured support to bring

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

scientific domain knowledge, 2) Create an immersive learning experience through the integration of 3D printing, electronic prototyping, and crafting in the classroom, 3) Gain the tools and techniques that support business operations and customer requirements in an efficient manner, and 4) The formation of a STEM self-concept that promotes career preparedness for either future college or career success.This approach was piloted from our National Science Foundation (NSF) Early-Concept Grantsfor Exploratory Research (EAGER) project titled, “Making in The Colonias: Motivating STEMParticipation through a Making as Micro-Manufacturing Model” 1, 2. In short, the programintroduces high school students to basic technical skills

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1 - Current Issues

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Rudy Ottway, Murray State University; Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Design Graphics

certifications in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit, Maya, and3ds MAX [16]. Autodesk [17] suggests that a certification helps “prove your skill level and canget you hired” or “accelerate your professional development and help enhance your credibilityand career success.” Siemens [18] asserts, “Solid Edge certification enhances the competitiveedge and reputation of both users and organizations, and provides an industry recognizedcredential that both professionals and students can use to enhance their careers.” DassaultSystèmes [19] claims, “earning a SOLIDWORKS Certification can help you get a job, keep ajob, or possibly move up in your current job” and achieving a certification validates competencyand knowledge of the software. One