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Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Yu Gu, University of California, Los Angeles

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Women in Engineering

, 2012 On the Fence: The Influence of Protégé-Mentor Relationships on Women Doctoral Students' Academic Career Aspirations in EngineeringStatement of Purpose According to a 2004 report from the Commission on Professionals in Science andTechnology, women in engineering and the physical, mathematical, and environmental sciencesmake up less than 6 percent of full professor positions.1 Two decades ago, researchers projectedthat occupational equity for females in science and engineering was just “a matter of time”—time for increasing the number of female Ph.D. students and moving them through the ranks ofacademia.2 However, the prediction that growing numbers of female Ph.D. students would leadto greater gender equity among the

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Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Anna Traband, University of Toledo; Daniel Burklo, Northwest State Community College; Nadeane D. Howard, University of Toledo; Marcia A King-Blandford, University of Toledo

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-5087: ARTICULATION OF CURRICULUM ACROSS UNIVER-SITIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND ADULT AND CAREER CEN-TERS TO MEET THE EMERGING INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS IN CLEANAND ALTERNATIVE ENERGYMs. Margaret Anna Traband, University of Toledo Margaret Anna Traband, M.B.A., is the Grant Director for the National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation grant entitled An Innovative Model for a New Advanced Energy Workforce. Traband earned a bachelor’s of arts from Bowling Green State University and her master’s of business adminis- tration in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization from the University of Toledo. Previously, Traband worked as the Program Manager for the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO

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Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Phelps, HEDGE Co.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studies at Old Dominion University. Phelps’s consultancy, HEDGE Co., focuses on working with educators to grow the numbers of females pursuing engineering or technology careers and her research reflects that. Additionally, she chairs the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Outreach Committee and is a conferred Fellow of the society. In her spare time, Phelps is the Webmaster for ASEE’s Women in Engineering Division (WIED). Page 25.1296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Effects of Hands-on Activities on Middle School Females’ Spatial Skills and Interest

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The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inspire students to pursue STEM-related education and career paths. As explained in the VEX Robotics Competition Gatewaymanual7, The world needs the students of today to become the scientists, engineers, and problem solving leaders of tomorrow. The constant breakthroughs in chemistry, medicine, materials and physics reveal a new set of challenges and create an even greater opportunity for problem solving through technology. These problems are not academic; the solutions could help save the world and those technology problem solvers will be the ones to make it possible. This underscores the dramatic challenge we face: there are not enough high school graduates choosing technology related disciplines

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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-5013: THE USE OF THE SOCIAL COGNITIVE CAREER THE-ORY TO PREDICT ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN THEPRODUCED PROGRAMMs. Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cheryl Carrico is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. Carrico is also an Engineering Manager for General Dynamics in the southwestern part of Virginia and works with local schools to promote STEM careers.Mr. Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Chosang Tendhar is a Ph.D. student, Educational Research and Evaluation (EDRE), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey; Lisa Grega, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey; Karen Elizabeth Clark, College of New Jersey; Amanda Norvell, College of New Jersey

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Women in Engineering

Page 25.1235.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 TCNJ ADVANCE Program (TAP): Assessment and Faculty Development Initiatives for Fostering Career Advancement Within a PUI EnvironmentAbstractThe scarcity of women at the full professor level of academia in STEM disciplines is a well-known problem experienced by colleges and universities nationwide. Primarily undergraduateinstitutions (PUI) like The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are no exception to this trend.Furthermore, female faculty here face unique challenges including a short tenure clock (4 years),promotion to Associate Professor being a separate application process from tenure, and highteaching and

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Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilka M. Balk, University of Kentucky

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

the European Election Campaign in Stuttgart, Germany. Balk is a native of northern Germany and graduated with a master’s in political science, history, and communications from the University of Gttingen, Germany. During her studies, she was an exchange student at the University of California, San Diego, for one academic year. Page 25.378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Decentralized Experiential Education Services: Are We Reinventing the Wheel or Providing Specialized Services?Models of Career ServicesIn the United States, there are several

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4204: ”OMG! THAT’S WHAT AN ENGINEER DOES?”: FRESH-MEN DEVELOPING A PERSONAL IDENTITY AS AN ENGINEERStephen Rippon, Arizona State University Steve Rippon is the Assistant Dean of Student Services in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. In this capacity, he oversees the Engineering Schools’ K-12 outreach, under- graduate student recruitment, undergraduate engagement programs, and the Engineering Career Center.Dr. James Collofello, Arizona State UniversityMs. Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University Page 25.16.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

(ASEE).Ms. Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.626.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Facilitating Graduate Students’ Professional Development: Implementation and Evaluation of Learning ActivitiesAbstractDoctoral education is criticized for its lack of preparation of doctoral students for careers outsideof academia1-2. Multiple stakeholders including researchers, educators, administrators, andindustry leaders have pointed out the necessity to offer systematic training and

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Materials

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Measuring First Year Engineering Students’ Knowledge and Interest in Materials Science and EngineeringAbstract Previous studies have shown that engineering students were generally not very familiarwith Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). However, career decision theories suggest thatpeople need to be both knowledgeable and interested towards a career in order to make aninformed career choice. The purpose of this study was to measure first-year engineeringstudents’ knowledge and interest in MSE, and to compare the results from students who choseMSE as their major and students who did not. Open ended questions and a Likert-scale surveywere used to collect data from

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2012 EDI

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Michael Kassner

, Acquisition Career Management, ASN(RDA)2) National workforce data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 annual average demographic employment data for selected occupational groups comparable to the Navy technical workforce3) Total number of Navy employees is 21,311 and includes members of the Senior Executive Service, but not student trainees; total number of employees in national workforce data is 5.82 million4) Navy data includes employees of the Naval Research Laboratory and all warfare centers 3 Strategic Themes• Diversity Engage more under-represented populations• Best Practices

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Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

facilitator, and advocate for women in STEM. Web: http://www.meaganross.com/. Page 25.1044.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PK-12 Counselors Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors related to Gender and STEMAbstract Given the disparity of women entering engineering and other STEM occupations, it isimperative for counselors to have the correct knowledge, attitudes and behaviors (KAB) toeffectively contribute to the closing of this tremendous gender gap. In addition, PK-12counselors have a responsibility to introduce students to all types of careers, and should

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

from data analysis:  To transition from their current career path into an academic career path;  To change the focus of their industrial career into a new specialty area;  To advance further along their current career path.In this paper, we discuss these categories and the students who chose those paths. We alsoaddress the implications for graduate schools regarding the recruitment and support ofreturning students.IntroductionReturners are those with undergraduate degrees who work outside of academia for at least fiveyears and come back to the academic setting to earn a graduate degree. However, little researchexists on this group, and in STEM fields especially, to shed light on the reasons why they makethe decision to return

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2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Muhammad Faysal Islam; Mohammed Nazrul Islam

science disciplines. Along withpreparing students for discipline-specific engineering courses, these remedial classes aim tobroaden their horizons and develop interdisciplinary skills for career success. However, neitherthe holistic views of interaction between different systems nor the complexity behind theirmanagement are provided to the engineering students. As a result, the engineering graduates veryoften find it challenging interacting and coordinating with different branches or sectors of theirworkplaces. It is important to mention that the number of engineering graduates pursuing careerin other disciplines are also increasing.Project management deals with planning and managing resources to implement real lifesolutions, and hence can

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2012 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Muhammad Faysal Islam; Mohammed Nazrul Islam

science disciplines. Along withpreparing students for discipline-specific engineering courses, these remedial classes aim tobroaden their horizons and develop interdisciplinary skills for career success. However, neitherthe holistic views of interaction between different systems nor the complexity behind theirmanagement are provided to the engineering students. As a result, the engineering graduates veryoften find it challenging interacting and coordinating with different branches or sectors of theirworkplaces. It is important to mention that the number of engineering graduates pursuing careerin other disciplines are also increasing.Project management deals with planning and managing resources to implement real lifesolutions, and hence can

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

areas of teaming and leadership. She is also actively involved in coordination, curriculum devel- opment, assessment, and instruction in the Pavlis Global Leadership program. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at Michigan Technological University. Before joining MTU, she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry.Dr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Associate Professor of psychology in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University, earning her

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

, Northeastern University; and 1981-1989 Associate Director for Finance and Administration, Center for Electromagnetics Research (CER), Northeastern University. Pub- lications/Papers: Reenergizing and Reengaging Students Interest through CAPSULE; A Novel and Evolu- tionary Method on Educating Teachers to Promote STEM Careers Jessica Chin, Abe Zeid, Claire Duggan, Sagar Kamarthi (IEEE ISEC 2011); and ”Implementing the Capstone Experience Concept for Teacher Professional Development” Jessica Chin, Abe Zeid, Claire Duggan, Sagar Kamarthi (ASEE 2011). Rel- evant Presentations: ”K-12 Partnerships” (Department of Homeland Security/Centers of Excellence An- nual Meeting 2009); ”Building and Sustaining K-12 Educational Partnerships

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Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Suzanne L. Berliner-Heyman, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

grants focusing on professional development, curriculum, and assessment. In addition, he is a member of the assessment committee for chemical engi- neering. Page 25.846.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Introducing Middle School Students to Engineering and the Engineering Design ProcessAbstractMiddle school is an important time for students to begin thinking about future careers becauseproper academic preparation for college must begin early for students who choose to enter thefields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristina M. Fields, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Tammy J. Salmon-Stephens, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Elizabeth Ann Holden, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kim M. Lobdell P.E., KL Engineering, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

transportation industry is missing out on atalented pool. Perhaps part of the reason that this percentage is so low is that women are notaware of how transportation impacts society lives. Prevalent research supports this as in a surveyof the general public, many do not view STEM careers as those that directly benefit society2, 3.Additionally, many studies show that women are attracted to careers that can improve society,including the quality of people’s lives 2, 4. Transportation impacts the quality of everyone’s lifeand since many transportation careers require science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM), grouping STEM and transportation education together makes sense. This transportationsocial context for STEM education also has

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2012 ERC

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Theresa Maldonado

Initiative OneNSF Initiatives ◦ Advanced Manufacturing ◦ Communications and Cyberinfrastructure ◦ Education and Workforce ◦ Innovation Ecosystem ◦ Interdisciplinary Research ◦ Sustainability and Clean Energy 5Core EEC EEC/IIP 6The Directorate will invest in preparingthe Future Engineering Workforce. CAREER awards ENG will support young investigators who exemplify the role of teacher–scholar through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research. Expeditions in Education (E2) $53 M for CAREER Non- Non-traditional Students ENG will invest in activities

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2012 ERC

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Thomas L Doligalski

instrumentation innovation Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)Combustion and Ignition • Supports single-investigatorStudies of Nanocomposite research efforts performed byEnergetic Materials outstanding academic scientists andPI: Michelle Pantoya

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; David L. Whitman, University of Wyoming; Jerry Carl Hamann, University of Wyoming; Leslie K. Pendleton, Virginia Tech

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

leadership development. He holds the Asa S. Knowles Chair of Practice-Oriented Education at Northeastern University. A Ph.D. in policy studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Raelin received his formal training as an employment researcher. Since then, he has produced over 100 journal publications in the leading management and social science journals. Among his books are: Building A Career, The Clash of Cultures: Managers Managing Professionals, Work-Based Learning, and Creating Leaderful Organizations.Prof. Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Margaret B. Bailey, P.E. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at the Rochester Institute of

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia; Wesley E. Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

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Student

organizations provide a great opportunity for undergraduate students toform collaborative study groups. Because these organizations are comprised of studentsin all classes, freshmen through seniors and even graduate students, students are able towork with other students to study for exams and assist in the understanding of homeworkproblems and course content. Lastly, guest speakers are routinely incorporated into regularly scheduledorganizational meetings. These speakers are often industry professionals, local officials,and career development staff. Roundtable discussions between student group membersand a panel of young engineers are great ways for students to ask questions about careeropportunities, expectations, interview insights, and other

Conference Session

Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University; Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Azizan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknologi Petronas

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Women in Engineering

Charles and Bradley are the first to conduct a robust study of gender segregation in avariety of fields across 44 countries, using their Gender Essentialist and Self-Expressive ValueSystems Framework.1 The study’s counter intuitive findings suggested that gender segregation infields traditionally regarded as ‘masculine’, such as engineering, is much more pronounced inadvanced industrialized countries like the US. They found that cultural beliefs in fundamentaland innate gender differences express themselves in curricular and career choice moreprevalently in economically developed countries where self-expression and individualism incurricular and career choice is highly valued, in contrast to less economically developedcountries where curricular

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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First-Year Programs

original medium-sized private selective research (or comprehensive) university.The top reasons that students cited were similar at all three institutions. They included:innovation/creativity/design, building things, math/science, practicality/real worldapplications, knowing how things work, and problem solving. The least popular reasonswere also similar for all three institutions: preparation for another career, group work, afamily member in engineering, previous experience in engineering, and engineeringbeing a broad field.Statistically significant differences in responses were found amongst the different typesof institutions. Two of the overall most popular responses, math/science and problemsolving, were significantly more popular at the medium

Conference Session

Epistemic Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jamon W. Opgenorth; Carrie Beth Reardan, Epistemic Games; Nathan Patrick Haggerty, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Clayton Guy Lepak

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics in the Chicago Public School system at Orr Academy High School, an AUSL school. Arastoopour is currently working on the Nephrotex project and is interested in how new technologies are effective and increase student engagement in STEM fields.Dr. Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is an Associate Professor of biomedical engineering with an affiliate appointment in educational psychology. Her research interests include vascular biomechanics, hemodynamics, and car- diac function, as well as the factors that motivate students to pursue and persist in engineering careers, with a focus on women and under-represented minorities.Dr. Cynthia M. D’Angelo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonProf

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Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Michael D. Sanders, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4160: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CONFERENCE FOR RECRUIT-ING: A SMALL-CAMPUS OUTREACH TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STU-DENTSProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Gene L. Harding is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for nine years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and more than 26 years of combined active and reserve service in the U.S. Air Force.Mr. Michael D. Sanders, Purdue University, Statewide Technology Michael D. Sanders’s career in higher education spans nearly 30 years, 22 of which were spent working for Purdue University in various positions. Sanders also served as Assistant

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Construction

AC 2012-3398: INDUSTRY BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTRobert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University Robert Wayne Ford spent his first 37 years working in numerous trades, but always managed to move into leadership positions after a short period of time. After his father’s death in 1997, Ford ended his career on the road and accepted a supervisory position with a local manufacturer in Arkansas. In 1999, Ford was given an opportunity through the NAFTA agreement to get a degree from the local two-year college. During his endeavors at NPCC, he was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and received the George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Member Award for his contributions to the Garland County Foster Parent Association. In May of

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Thomas A. McGovern

Technology Department. Tom teaches a wide variety ofMechanical Engineering Technology courses. His teaching career covers ten years split betweenSTLCC and Pratt Community College in Kansas. He worked for 10 year in industry with DelphiAutomotive and CTS Wireless, Motorola’s parts division. He has an M.S. in MechanicalEngineering from Tulane University and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics fromTulane University. His current hobby is running FIRST FTC robotics events in the state ofMissouri. He has been married for four years and has a wonderful three year old son.

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2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Wenli Guo

education, wherethere are ample slots for additional students. City University of New York (CUNY) is nation'sleading urban public university serving more than 480000 students at 23 colleges andinstitutions in all five New York City boroughs. As a community college of CUNY located in themost desired city in the United States for Chinese students, what can we do to attract studentsfrom China? The Port of Entry (POE) program at Queensborough Community College is the bestsolution. POE is a unique intensive language development program designed to provideinternational students and new immigrants with the language skills, knowledge, and experiencenecessary to succeed in higher education and professional careers in the United States. Thisespecially works