Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

UT Austin undergraduate students who act asmentors and role models for the students. Additional, industry mentors are recruited to providetechnical support as well as STEM career information. Page 25.647.32.1 Underlying Principles of Our CurriculumBeyond Blackboards is founded on design-based learning, which incorporates differentiatedcurricula with active learning. It is an instructional methodology in which students are engagedin solving socially-relevant community, regional, national, and global challenges. Our approachis based on a five step cycle that includes: 1. Hands-On Technology Exploration introducing a technical

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Erin Sprowl; Rui Pan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Carrie A. Wachter Morris, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

to change to environmental awareness. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Chi Epsilon (XE), Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE), and Engineering Education Graduate Student Association (ENEGSA).Miss Jessica Erin Sprowl Jessica Sprowl is currently a graduate student at Purdue University, pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling. She earned her B.S. in mathematics teaching from Purdue University, Fort Wayne, in 2009. She worked as a high school math teacher for two years before returning to Purdue to continue her ed- ucation. She is actively involved in Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society in the field of school counseling. She is also

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5046: DEFINING THE CORE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (COR-BOK) FOR A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: AWORK IN PROGRESSDr. Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology Alice Squires is Manager of Systems Engineering at Aurora Flight Sciences and an adjunct systems engi- neering faculty for the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She is one of many authors on the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (http://www.sebokwiki.org/) and the Graduate Curriculum for Systems Engineering (http://bkcase.org/grcse-05). She was previously a Senior Researcher for the Systems Engineering University Affiliated Research Center (SE UARC) and Online Technical Director for the School of

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

force behind the success ofthe program; by creating a nurturing research environment, the students become comfortablewith the networking and interpersonal skills involved in STEM careers.Networking during the program is accomplished through brown bag lunches, field trips, socialactivities, and homeroom activities. The group sizes for the YSP programs are small andconducive to networking and social interaction. The brown bag lunch events are a way forstudents to investigate other research projects, and the students and faculty associated with thevarious lines of work. Career exploration seminar series introduce the students to other facultyand graduate student research on a variety of subjects.The program staff keep alumni connected and up to

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

three, 50-minute class periods weekly. One faculty member ledthe course for the first one-third of the semester, and another faculty member taught the coursefor the remainder of the semester. Additionally, the first instructor held three optional 2-hourlong discussion sessions during the first six weeks of the semester; students were encouraged toattend all or part all of these sessions. The purpose of these sessions was to address anyquestions that the students had related to the course or on a broader array of transportation-related subjects, academic concerns, or career interests. The course aimed to provide a broadexposure to a variety of topics, with in-depth treatment of a few topics. The 4th edition of thetextbook authored by Garber and

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Elizabeth S. Hildinger, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

engineering programs can force students to narrowtheir career choices prematurely, negatively influencing student retention. In addition, severalstudies cite the positive influence of “engaging” learning experiences on student educationalexperiences14,15. These engaging activities include active learning, the conveyance of excitementand enthusiasm for a subject by faculty, cohort development and direct student-facultyinteractions.Finally, it is important to recognize that retention to graduation is only a single measure ofsuccess. For the measurement of a truly successful engineer, we should also examine theperformance and practical experiences that have been gained in and around the educationalsetting. May and Chubin10 provide a detailed overview of

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Phillip A. Farrington, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educators to develop innovative ways to teach mathematics and science.15,22 Inparticular, both the NCTM and NSTA focus on the use of “inquiry-based” and “authenticlearning” experiences that focus the applications of math and science in a “real-world”context.22,20According to Subotnik et al., high school appears to be a key point at which young people’simpressions of science influence their career decisions.30 Brody outlined elements of successfulpre-collegiate STEM programs with an exposure to strong content knowledge in mathematicsand science based on academic instruction and hands-on demonstration as well as anappreciation for the utility of STEM subjects in the workplace.3 Further evidence from Bloom,Pyryt, Subotnik et al., and Tai et al

Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part I: Non-traditional Learning Methods and Expanding Student Markets

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri; Matthew A. Easter, University of Missouri; William H. Miller, University of Missouri, Columbia; Gayla M. Neumeyer, University of Missouri Research Reactor; Valerie Deitz Taylor, Center for Energy Workforce Development; Gwen K. Weakley, Kansas City Power & Light

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Continuing Professional Development

industry educational program development with the MU Research Reactor, and the MU Energy Systems and Resources program. She is a founding member and Secretary of the Missouri Energy Workforce Consortium (an affiliate of the national Center for Energy Workforce Development).Ms. Valerie Deitz Taylor, Center for Energy Workforce Development Valerie Taylor is an educational consultant for non-profits, including the Center for Energy Workforce De- velopment (CEWD). For the center, Taylor focuses on career awareness, workforce development models, and processes, as well as initiating and managing partnerships with related associations, youth-focused groups, and the military. Before becoming an independent consultant, Taylor

Conference Session

FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Melissa Carole Richards, Clarkson University; Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University

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First-Year Programs

-year engineering students and non-engineering majors in the engineering design process. 3. To introduce students to the role and impact of engineering in society. 4. To begin instilling a critical view of information sources impacting engineering analyses and decision making. 5. To begin developing an understanding of potential for conflicting personal, organizational and social values in engineering decision making.As originally conceived, the course learning outcomes (referring to understanding and abilitiesappropriate for first-year, post-secondary students) were: 1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to use the engineering design process. 2. Students will

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Viktoria Zelenak, University of New Haven; Michael J. Hollis, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

, course drops, persistence, and graduation rates. Programs tohelp with stress and time management including support services geared toward adult studentssuch as their own orientations, academic and financial aid advisors, peer advisors, and supportstaff and faculty who understand their needs without loss of academic rigor,10 campus day care,families invited to campus events, etc.Additional research supports the hypothesis that the balance adult students face between work,school, family, and other commitments is an additional cause of stress for adult students, but thedifficulty of the coursework was also a factor. A research project in 2009 that surveyed 72 adultgraduate students at Texas State asked students an open-ended question: “_______ are

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reap, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

identities, and faculty development.Miss Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech Rachel Louis is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the Ohio State University where she specialized in construction. Her master’s work focused on the concept of sustainable bridge designs using fuzzy logic models. While at Ohio State, she taught for the First-year Engineering program, which lead her to engineering education. Currently at VT, Louis is a Dean’s Teaching Fellow teaching for ENGE 1024, is an ENGE Ambassador, is actively involved in the Graduate Engineering Education Consortium of Students (GEECS), and is serving as the

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

and 10% in common between Civil :Environmental. Further, the skills and knowledge desired for these engineers also have much incommon. To explore the similarities and differences in these disciplines as perceived bystudents, a Body of Knowledge (BOK2) survey was distributed to senior students as part of thelifelong learning module in the three separate capstone design courses. Students were asked torank the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 24 BOK2 outcomes from most to leastimportant to their future careers. Among students in all three majors, design and problemsolving were by far the top ranked outcomes; communication and teamwork were rankedbetween 3 to 6 by all majors; and there was also consensus among the bottom rated items

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University; Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marvin I. Sarapin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Page 25.18.3expense and uncertain outcome, then decided to directly confront Plag and request a formalapology. After a series of email exchanges, Plag amazed Kock by denying the plagiarism, notingthe similarities were “coincidental,” threatening a defamation suit, and then proposing a courseof collaborative research, since “we share some common research interests.”13A famous 2006 case at Ohio University involved at least 37 graduate students in mechanicalengineering who had plagiarized parts of their master’s theses or doctoral dissertations;accusations had been occurring over a 20-year period. One faculty member served as advisor for11 of the students and, apparently, did not notice obvious similarities between the documents.He, as well as

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa Guerra, NASA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and selection techniques employed by engineers.  Verification – Engineers must verify that their selected concept satisfies the design constraints, requirements, and customer needs.  Communication – Students learn good communication skills and unique aspects of how engineers document and present design ideas and analytical results. Emphasis is placed on creating communication artifacts to ensure accurate interpretation by others (with an eye toward clarity, detail, precision of process, and completeness).  Collaboration – Students learn the importance of working on multidisciplinary teams and understand what type of team member they are. Emphasis is placed on engineering personality

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Lesley Rigg, Northern Illinois University; Melissa Lenczewski, Northern Illinois University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

to be resolved. In addition, once programs were developed andapproved both locally and at the state level, it was up to the institute to promote the curriculumand obtain a student body.Initial Institute DevelopmentAs was stated, in 2008, the University started an academic strategic planning initiative whichlooked at academic offerings and departments from across the university. One of the outcomes ofthis undertaking was the ability of groups of faculty and/or administrators to propose new areaswhich represented new of underrepresented areas of study that need to be strengthened. As such,an interdisciplinary group of faculty members suggested that NIU needs to strengthen its courseofferings and degree structure in the areas of energy and the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3937: COMPARING FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOL-OGY PERSISTERS AND NON-PERSISTERSMr. Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Martin J. Wagner is a graduate student in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. He is working on his master’s of science in technology. He is an IT Project Leader for Indiana University. He is also Adjunct Faculty for the IUPUI Kelley School of Business.Prof. Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Barbara Christe is an Associate Professor and Program Director for biomedical engineering technology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Prior to teaching, Christe was a Clinical Engineer at the

Conference Session

International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University; Wayne Patterson, Howard University; Afiya C. Fredericks, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

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International

concentrated on the reform of engineering education, broadening participation in engineering, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.Ms. Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University Jennifer O. Burrell is a Ph.D. student in developmental psychology at Howard University. Burrell is a Graduate Research Assistant with the Department of Civil Engineering at Howard University. Her dissertation research explores how using culturally relevant pedagogy can increase students’ motivation and create pathways to academic success, particularly in STEM. Through her research and evaluation of education programs and interventions, she hopes to improve the schooling experiences of public school students by promoting the use of evidence

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Jason Forsyth, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-5469: INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGY FOR PERVASIVE COM-PUTING DESIGN PROCESSES: AN EVALUATIVE ANALYSISDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech where she serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Education and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engi- neering Communication Center. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include: interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design, writing across the curriculum in stat- ics courses, and a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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First-Year Programs

Cavalry Company Commander, Installation Commander, and as a Maintenance Test Pilot. His engineering and industry experience is in the repair of gas and oil pipelines with non-metallic materials and in the fabrication and testing of composite and lightweight structures, primarily aircraft and wind energy devices. French and his wife have served as full-time missionaries in Korea, China, and Mongolia and have lead student missions teams to several countries to conduct engi- neering missions support work. French joined the LETU faculty in the fall of 2010 and teaches design and engineering science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in addition to advising graduate students and directing two senior projects.Dr

Conference Session

Global Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech; Akshay Sharma, Virginia Tech

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Community Engagement Division

application. To provide empirical support forour ideas and implementation, we present both quantitative and qualitative assessment datacollected from students using focus groups and survey. The goal of the assessment was tounderstand student motivation and to document students’ experiences working as a part ofinterdisciplinary teams.IntroductionEngineers are often motivated by the desire to have a real world impact through their work. Thisdesire is present not only among practicing engineers but also among engineering students andfaculty. Over the past couple of decades, engineering faculty members across institutions haveleveraged this motivation to design courses and experiences for students where they can make apositive impact in the life of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC; John K. Layer, University of Evansville; Sandra L. Dietrich, Eastern Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

research is focused on engineering education. She has over twenty years of experience in automotive manufacturing as an Engineer and Manager. She has worked directly at every phase of the design process from concept to manufacture to service. She has a B.S. in industrial engineering from Kettering University and an M.S. in applied statistics from Oakland University. Dietrich taught statistics at the University of Phoenix where she was awarded Outstanding Faculty. She is also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Epsilon Pi Tau honor societies. Page 25.913.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

25.530.9Upper division and graduate students served as educational role-models. “Just as freshman teams were able to learn from each other, the opportunity to learn from upper division students became important. Being able to see upperclassmen and even graduates present at the TSGC Design Challenge Showcase gave the freshmen a firsthand experience as to what to aspire to in their projects. It also gave the freshman teams a general view of what the next few years of an engineering career can look like. The encounter provided motivation and inspired the participants to achieve more in the project” (Ivan).ProfessionalWorking on the projects reinforced the student’s decisions to pursue a career inengineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam Carberry; Daniel Bumblauskas; Alexandra Coso; Ana Torres-Ayala

are nowthirteen ASEE student chapters, more than any previous year.8 Additionally, in the coming year,another eight chapters will begin the process of applying for chapter status with diverse goalsand objectives unique to each campus. Each of the active and prospective chapters are committedto promoting the field of engineering education and providing opportunities for undergraduatesand graduate students to learn more about graduate school and academic careers.8 While many ofthe events organized by these student chapters have remained the same since 1993 (e.g., lunchseminars with faculty members, workshops on paper writing), new events have focused primarilyon engaging K-12 students in engineering.6,9,10 The full effect of these chapters

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

graduates in STEM fields.IntroductionThe education of a scientist or an engineer begins long before the student enters anundergraduate program to study their chosen STEM field. Childhood influences and experiencesimpact which students will academically prepare for and consider pursuing postsecondaryeducation in STEM fields. Experiences and influences that positively affect students at themiddle and high school level where academic preparation is critical include the example andinfluence of parents, teachers, and peers. Hispanic middle and high school students in the SouthTexas border region often grow up in a home where their parents do not have a college degreeand where their economic situation may discourage pursuing higher education. For

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Ben Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

more detail, the faculty hosted aone day workshop to discuss product and system development from an industry perspective.This was done by identifying key industry customers who were currently hiring engineeringtechnology graduates into product and system development positions. Each industry was askedto send a representative to the summit to present their perspectives and needs in this area.Represented companies included Texas Instruments, National Instruments and ParagonInnovations. Through this process the faculty identified several improvements that could bemade to the curriculum in order to better prepare students for their careers. To address the feedback received from industry, a number of curricular improvementsfor both the

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Samuel N. Peffers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Manager, Large Caliber Ammunition, at General Dynamics, Inc., served as guestjudge for the 2011 Case Study Competition.Leadership Workshop SeriesThis series brings students together to explore specific leadership topics and to further developtheir leadership skills. The 2011-12 Series consists of three workshops:  An interactive team leadership workshop led by Dr. Jason Winkle, CEO of WinkleCorp, a leadership development and coaching company.  A workshop on Leadership, Innovation & Career Coaching, co-presented by National Instruments and Rose-Hulman faculty and staff  And a Rose-Hulman alumni panel discussion on the topic of leadership.We initiated the LAP in the summer of 2008, with the first Leadership Academy

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Patricia A. Tolley P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kimberly Warren, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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First-Year Programs

engineering students(students who are 18-20 years old and recently graduated from high school). The qualitativeanalysis showed that the females’ choice of major was largely influenced and supported by eithertheir family, or caring faculty members who voluntarily served as their mentors. In contrast, malestudents appeared to have more diverse reasons for their transfer decisions. The social andcultural transition experience of male and female students also exhibited a sharp contrast. Maletransfer/non-traditional students found themselves receiving respect from younger students,while female students faced multiple challenges including lack of peer support, financialhardship, and family-related responsibilities. In particular, their team work

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

, Engineering, Technology, andScience (COMETS) program. Funded by NASA through the Curriculum ImprovementsPartnership Award for the Integration of Research (CIPAIR) program, the COMETS programinvolves collaboration among math and engineering faculty of a community college andengineering faculty of the closest neighboring four-year institution that has an establishedrelationship with a NASA Ames Research Center. This paper summarizes the results of the firstyear of implementation of the COMETS program.2. COMETS Program Objectives and ActivitiesOne of the main goals of the project is to improve student engagement in foundational math,science and engineering courses by introducing NASA-themed content in classroom activities anddemonstrations, laboratory

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari L. Jordan, Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

resources to ensurethey persist from freshman year to graduation should be the focus of engineering educators.Theory of Self-RegulationOutside influences help shape a student’s decision to pursue engineering, but once a student iscapable of being self-directed, self-demands serve as their motivator2. This describes the theory Page 25.1043.2of self-regulation—“the capacity to exercise self-influence by personal challenge and evaluativereaction to one’s own attainments”.2 Self-regulation provides a key cognitive mechanism ofmotivation and self-directedness which could potentially lead to improved persistence.To understand student success and

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University

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Community Engagement Division

undergraduateeducation, and (3) to foster professional development for careers or graduate education. Thesegoals are realized through the students’ shared interactions within the SEECS seminar.Students awarded SEECS scholarships are required to attend a seminar where specificdevelopment and learning outcomes are realized in a team-based, project-based approach. Thechallenging and engaging aspect of the SEECS program is this zero-credit seminar. The SEECSseminar is structured around three components: engineering design, professional development,and personal development.While the two development facets are valued, the engineering design component is the pivotalexperience connecting and building not only engineering competency but also personalconfidence