Collection

2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Ava Madeline Bellizzi; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Elizabeth A. Reddy, University of San Diego

individuals as they practice implementing the engineering designprocess, students gain exposure to working in a more diverse context closer to that which theymight encounter post-graduation, rather than working with a solely technically-minded team4.Among its 2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, ABET includes “an abilityto communicate effectively,” “an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,” and an“understanding of professional and ethical responsibility” as key Student Outcomes, those skillswhich engineering students are expected to have learned upon graduation5. According to a studyconducted by Riley, Furth, and Zelmer regarding the factors determining engineering alumni’sprofessional success, engineering graduates

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corey A. Graves, North Carolina A&T State University; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ali Reza Osareh, North Carolina A&T State University; Sacharia Albin, Norfolk State University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College; Hamid R. Majlesein, Southern University and A&M College; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University; Li Jiang, Tuskegee University; Ben O. Oni, Tuskegee University; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

use of the Analog Discovery Board (ADB). Additionally, the leadershipteam supported program participants in addressing matters related to sustainability at the local andHBCU collaboration level. This included topics related to additional funding for instruction,developing and funding shared research efforts, and development of a broader leadership group.This section presents results related to the overall Year Three grant goals and activities.Finding: The majority of the grant participants expressed satisfaction with their project experience, noting that participation was beneficial for them professionally and personally, and would definitely impact their students. Positive outcomes included increased knowledge of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Santiago Jr., Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

15% Research Paper 10% Discussion Boards (6 EML modules) 9% Research Presentation 5% Research Paper (EML Module) 10% EML Modules (none) 0% Research Presentation (EML Module) 5% TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100% Note: Total Percentage of EML Modules: 24%Table 1. EE 463 Before and After Percentages of Student DeliverablesIn Table 1, the reduction of percentage weight of nine percent in the three exams provided roomfor six discussion boards. Each discussion board is worth 1.5 percent. The reasons for onlinediscussion boards are described later in the

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Faculty Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Nicole N. Aljoe, Northeastern University; Stacy Blake-Beard, Simmons College; Michele C. Deramo, Virginia Tech; Barbara J. Guthrie, Northeastern University; Kathleen Kenney, Northeastern University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University; Jan Rinehart, Northeastern University; Rania Sanford, Stanford University; Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Faculty

Sanford is Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity at Stanford University. She has been responsible for launching Stanford’s portfolio of professional and leadership development programs for junior and mid-career faculty since 2013. In her role, she also advises search committees on recruitment, and acts as advocate and coach for faculty, deans, and chairs. She has been working closely with postdocs, faculty, and students at Stanford for more than two decades and is a recipient of the Stanford University Postdoctoral Association Recognition Award (2013). Her research collaboration with Amy Kinch at the University of Montana explores the future of faculty needs and demands within a com- petency

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Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Workforce

Paper ID #223392018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Engineering vs. Engineering Technology: Toward Understanding the Fac-tors Influencing the Academic and Career Pathways of African AmericanStudentsDr. Lesley M Berhan, University of ToledoDr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the

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COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Tonia A. Dousay, University of Idaho; Tyler J. Kerr, University of Wyoming; Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming; Brandon Seth Gellis, University of Wyoming; Jesse Ballard, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

noted that themost common equipment provided in these facilities were 3D printers and textile work; e.g.,sewing machines, followed by computers for design and research/collaboration. Unfortunately,the review did not explore the kinds of activities conducted in these facilities or how theinstitutions with multiple makerspaces viewed their individual or collective roles.A recent special issue of the International Designs for Learning showcased the learning designedfor makerspaces in cooperation with how they are designed [4]. The profiles of universitymakerspaces describe using the facilities to introduce students to newer technologies such asmicrocontrollers, circuitry equipment, 3D printing, augmented reality, videography, and 3Ddesign. One of

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alissa Ruth, Arizona State University; Tameka Spence, Arizona State University; Joseph V. Hackman, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez M.Ed., Arizona State University; Hope Parker, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

community engagement. Moreover, the curriculum incorporateshuman-centered design and key engineering processes to foster engineering habits of mind suchas systems thinking, optimism, and ethical consideration in engineering as well asentrepreneurial mindsets such as the three C’s (creativity, collaboration, communication).Throughout EPICS High, students continually explore potential problems in the community thatcan be solved by the skills they are learning in the classroom. Ultimately, students learn to workwith members of the community to create engineering solutions that are designed to address real-world problems. Preliminary research shows that EPICS High promotes positive outcomesamong high school students9,10. In a small study on an

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Design in the BME curriculum

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Haase PhD, Johns Hopkins University

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Biomedical Engineering

importantly, freshmen,many of whom have never “failed” before, learn to appreciate that failure is a crucial componentof creativity and an essential part of solving challenging problems.Previous researchers have shown the significant value of collaborative versus competitivelearning [9]. The importance of developing teamwork skills in college is emphasized by ABETas one of the primary “a through k” objectives: an ability to function on a multi-disciplinaryteam. Both problem-based learning and cooperative learning provide the essential skills requiredfor ABET accredited programs [10, 11]. A critical component of the Modeling and Designcourse success is the collegial atmosphere. Students from diverse backgrounds and educationalexperiences work in teams

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University; Lisa Greenberg, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

Improvement, National Center for Educational Statistics.Coles, A. (2011). The role of mentoring in college access and success. Washington, DC: Institute for Higher Education Policy.Crisp, G., & Cruz, I. 2009. Mentoring College Students: A Critical Review of the Literature between 1990 and 2007. Research in Higher Education, 50: 525–545.DuBois, D. L., Hollaway, B.E., Valentine, J.C., & Cooper, H. (2002). Effectiveness of mentoring programs for youth: A Meta-Analytical Review. American Journal of Community Psychology, 30, 157–197.Eagan, K., Hurtado, S., Figueroa, T., & Hughes, B. (2014). Examining STEM pathways among students who begin college at four year institutions. Commissioned paper prepared for

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Bernd Steffensen, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Administrative Sciences and Sociology at the Universities in Kiel, Bielefeld (Germany), and Lancaster (UK). Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Bielefeld. Worked from 1992-2000 with Academy for Technology Assessment in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany). Since 2000 professor for Technology Assessment and Social Science Innovation Management at University of Applied Sci- ences Darmstadt. From 2010 to 2013 Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer since 2012 Head of the Graduate School Darmstadt. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The T-Shaped Engineer as an Ideal in Technology Entrepreneurship: Its Origins, History, and Significance for Engineering EducationFrom

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Chemical Engineering Education

Authors

Steven Perri; M. Barclay Satterfield; Leah Burton

investment from technical, le- of these groups and other practitioners regularly observe that gal, and management roles within the company. As a result, research partnerships are not one-size-fits-all, there are some executing agreements in different departments and at vari- new models emerging. ous universities for a large company can be quite taxing. Consortium membership agreements. A research consortium ASPECTS OF NEW RESEARCH is a collaboration among many universities and companies PARTNERSHIP MODELS that provides access to cutting-edge pre-competitive research. In new partnership models, both industries and their aca- Agreements may have options for IP terms, but

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Girls in Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #23808The Effectiveness of a Multi-year Engineering EnrichmentDr. Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Assistant Director for Research, Evaluation and Program Operations for the Center for Pre-College programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Hirsch has a degree in educa- tional psychology with a specialty in Educational Statistics and Measurement from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for over 20 years. Dr. Hirsch has extensive experience conducting longitudinal research

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, Mental Models, and Interventions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Keogh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

primary research question addressed in this study is: How do team dynamics in activelearning environments affect a woman's confidence as an engineer? To supplement this research,secondary questions include: ● How do students define active learning, and with what connotations? ● What types of roles do men and women take on in group projects? ● How do men and women evaluate each other on a team?We used quantitative and qualitative peer evaluation data, as well as qualitative data fromstudent focus groups to explore the research questions. Each of the methods of data collectionand analysis are discussed below. Surveys, focus groups, and interviews for students wereconducted under the University of Colorado Boulder’s Institutional Review

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

, while all onlinestudents were assigned a partner through an open process that encouraged students’ input andfacilitated preferences, less than 70% of the online students frequently collaborated with theirpartner. This was determined via a post-course survey. Reasons stated for non-frequentcommunication were mainly personal and scheduling issues. Informal survey (questioning) bythe course instructor during the semester shed some light that the collaboration was not at thelevel he would have preferred. The instructor decided that the best approach might be simply toprovide the opportunity to collaborate and encourage the students to do so, rather than attemptingto enforce cooperation. Hence, while existing technology allowed real-time

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Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Kasi Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona; Paul Blowers, University of Arizona

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

improve their grades by addressing the primary reasons women leaveengineering.Works Cited 1. Daempfle PA. An Analysis of the High Attrition Rates among First Year College Science, Math, and Engineering Majors. Journal of College Student Retention. 2003 May;5(1):37-52. Page 5 of 82. Hartman H, Hartman M. Leaving engineering: Lessons from Rowan University's college of engineering. J Eng Educ. 2006 January;95(1):49-61.3. Zeldin AL, Britner SL, Pajares F. A Comparative Study of the Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Successful Men and Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Careers. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 2008 NOV;45(9):1036-58.4. Nauta MM, Epperson DL, Kahn JH. A multiple

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Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hsiao-Wen Wang, National Cheng Kung University; Bart J.A. van Bueren, National Cheng Kung University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and facilitates in international collaborations. Among the competitions he won are Deltacompetition’06, SouthHolland Price’09 and DeltaWaterAward’12. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Lessons Learned in the Paths of Developing a Multidisciplinary Certificate ProgramAbstractMultidisciplinary education is highly valued and strongly emphasized; however, manyinstitutions still struggle to create the opportunities within their curriculum. Relevant effortsand experiences need to be further studied in order to expand the impacts of multidisciplinaryeducation. This paper will examine challenges and opportunities as well as lessons learned increating a multidisciplinary

Conference Session

Seeking Resilience and Learning to Thrive Through Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

on managing personal bias in STEM, both online and in-person. Dr. Cross’ scholarship investigated student teams in engineering, faculty communities of practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as problem-based learning and culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Understanding Student

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Andrew Lillesve, Iron Range Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #23507Growing Entrepreneurial Mindset in Interdisciplinary Student Engineers:Experiences of a Project-Based Engineering ProgramDr. Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato Elizabeth leads the Engineering Management and Statistics competencies at Iron Range Engineering, a project-based engineering education program located in northern Minnesota. Her research interests include gamification, entrepreneurship & innovation in engineering, cooperative learning, and engineer- ing management. She enjoys helping student engineers develop entrepreneurial mindsets through active and collaborative learning

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Retention

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

other (teaming), and their prospective major. Grand Challenge Research Poster Day: Like the E101 design project promotes student connectedness through a team research project focused on the NAE Grand Challenges. Celebration of Graduation Event: In the College of Engineering at NC State University individual departments hold graduation ceremonies. This event serves as the College’s year-end event, which includes Order of the Engineer and Pledge of the Computing Professional ceremonies. Faculty, administration, alumni join graduates and guests in this college convocation event. Engineering Career Fair: The College of Engineering hosts the semi-annual job fair for students in the college and beyond. This fair, open to the general

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Shawn Israel PT, DPT, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

environment to enhance their play skills and social interactions.Dr. Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington Dr. Anat Caspi is director of the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology housed by the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. Caspi received her PhD from the Joint Program in BioEngineering at University of California, Berkeley & UCSF. Her research interests are in the areas of ubiquitous computing and data science. Caspi is interested in ways by which collaborative commons and cooperation can challenge and transform computing disciplines.Dr. Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington Dr. Steele is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the

Conference Session

Humanitarian Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship and Communitarian Innovation in the Global South

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Janneth Salinas S, Minuto de Dios University Corporation; viviana Garzon, UNIMINUTO; IVÁN DARÍO GARCIA P.E., UNIVERSIDAD MINUTO DE DIOS; Miguel Gonzalez, Universidad Minuto de Dios

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Community Engagement Division

students in engineering programs is around 25%. According to the Ministry of Education, one of the reasons is related to students failing Pre-calculus courses more than once, caused probably by math competences low level upon university admission, low motivation for this subject and disconnection with real context problems. OCDE 2015 report explains this fact since it states that high school students in Colombia score 390 points in mathematics below the OECD, Chile (423 points) and Mexico (408 points) average in the PISA1 test. To design and implement a possible solution to this challenge, a team of researchers from 'Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios- UNIMINUTO, created a robotics curriculum adapted to the pre

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cam Macdonell, MacEwan University; Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College; Lori Postner, Nassau Community College; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University (Computing and Informatics)

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division

supporting research into student participation in HFOSS.Darci Burdge, Nassau Community College Darci Burdge is Assistant Chair and Professor of Computer Science at Nassau Community College. She has worked to increase students understanding of software development and the impact it can have on society. She is especially interested in broadening the perspective of the introductory Computer Science student beyond the programming concepts typically taught in these courses. She uses HFOSS projects as a means to providing real-world experience and finds that students are motivated, showing increased participation in classroom discussion especially among women. She is Co-PI on an NSF-funded project to assist faculty who are

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Imagining and Reimagining Engineering Education as a Dynamic System

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin O'Connor, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kenneth M. Anderson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, and learning as socio- culturally organized phenomena. A major strand of his research explores the varied trajectories taken by students as they attempt to enter professional disciplines such as engineering, and focuses on the dilem- mas encountered by students as they move through these institutionalized trajectories. He is co-editor of a 2010 National Society for the Study of Education Yearbook, Learning Research as a Human Science. Other work has appeared in Linguistics and Education; Mind, Culture, and Activity; Anthropology & Education Quarterly, the Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science; the Journal of Engineering Education; and the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research. His teaching interests

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Studies in Engineering Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma; Shalaka Subhash Ghaisas, University of Oklahoma; Xun Ge, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #23041An Experiential Learning Framework for Improving Engineering Design,Build, and Test CoursesMr. Jackson Lyall Autrey, University of Oklahoma Jackson Autrey is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is currently involved with research into assessment methods and pedagogy in engineer- ing design education. Following completion of his Master’s degree, Jackson plans to pursue a PhD. in Engineering with a focus on engineering education.Ms. Shalaka Subhash

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ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

method produces the highest learning in specific settings, or with specific kinds of students?” (p. 189). For this case study, the following were the research goals:  Explore the effect of a learning-centered educational paradigm on MET students’ engineering design, problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), and group skill development.  Access student perceptions of the course, instructor, and active learning elements via end- of-semester course evaluations (i.e., indirect assessment).  Answer the call by Streveler and Menekse (2017).DefinitionsAlthough there are no universally accepted definitions for many of the terms used in this paper,the following list is representative of commonly accepted

Conference Session

Seeking Resilience and Learning to Thrive Through Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Cesar Silva de Freitas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zachary James Beyer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, we designed the course to enable learners to learntechnical engineering skills and provide access to higher education by awarding academic creditsat the end of the program. We used a combination of remote and local staff as facilitators inaddition to technology tools for online and active learning. The overall structure of our course isset up as an active, blended, collaborative, and democratic learning space. In light of the unique educational context, we describe in this paper our course designprocess, and then we explore student artifacts, interviews, observations, and surveys to answerour three objectives. In doing so, we believe this research and application example can contributeto the literature by understanding an implemented

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A Gatz, Stony Brook University ; Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

or engineering. The primary reason for choice ofmajor reported by 78% of first year female students (n = 39) engaged in the WISE program wasthat they were good at math or science. The second most reported reason at 70% (n = 35) wasthat they wanted to be able to get a well-paying job after graduation. Third, 54% (n = 27)reported that they liked to solve problems, and 44% (n = 22) reported that they were attracted bychallenge of a difficult curriculum. The fifth most reported reason for majoring in science orengineering at 42% (n = 21) was to use science or engineering to address social problems.Goals for participating in the WISE mentoring program. Students were asked to rank choicesindicating their reasons for voluntarily participating in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College; Joseph J. Helble, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

opportunities for research, in-class projects, creative and analytical thought, and real world problem solving. That said, I never felt nearly as comfortable in the Math department as I did in Engineering. “  “Don't discount the positive effect of the TA problem sessions (both attending and becoming a TA later in school).”  “Having everyone from the secretary to the janitor encouraging you makes more of a difference than you might think.”  “I can't say enough good things about the flexible, interdisciplinary focus and the unique worldview it provides students, and I would guess that this strength is a key reason the student body is so diverse.”  “Hands-on projects, machine shop, and team

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Claudio Brito; Melany Ciampi

important to be able to adapt to any different culturalenvironment.Another fact, which is not new, is that many engineering students have a lack of knowledgeabout what being an engineer really means. The first 3 years are particularly intense and hard. Apossible way to improve their perception about the profession is to implement a new kind ofcourse, more enticing and dynamic. This is one of the proposals of COPEC’s engineeringeducation research team: - to embed a course with a more interesting activity for students,sooner, in the first year. It is a short-term workshop in order to show students the possibilities ofperforming as engineers in a global environment – a project developed for a private university inorder to reduce retention rate among

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Scaling class size and technology – New Engineering Educators Division

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, San Jose State University; John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Failure rates in engineering –does it have to do with class size?ABSTRACTNot everyone is meant to be an engineer, but more could be. The failure rate for engineeringstudents is unparalleled at San Jose State University. A staggering 40% of students inengineering do not make it through the first year and of those who make it, 30% would fail inmany of its fundamental courses. Engineering is not, nor should it be, an easy program.Traditionally, many researchers have argued that the primary reason why students fail in thesecourses is a lack of preparedness for the high level of academic rigors in engineering. While theaverage college course requires 2 hours of outside study for every one