Conference Session

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

paper draws on a qualitative dataset of student responses to biweekly “reflection questions”integrated into routine course activity in a pilot implementation of a Wright State-likeEngineering Mathematics course. Alongside auto-ethnographic data from the course instructorand coordinator, this dataset illustrates the transformations involved in the scale-making process,and enables tracing the consequences of these transformations for the identities of people andsocial collectives involved in the course.IntroductionThis paper reports on the results of a study of an implementation of the Wright State Model forEngineering Mathematics at one university. Consistent with the LEES call for proposals, weadopt a human science theoretical approach to the

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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

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Amber Manning-Ouellette, Iowa State University; Lora Leigh G. Chrystal, Iowa State University; Allie Parrott, Iowa State University

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Computing, Diversity

Our intent is to explore student reflection and outcomes of service-learning throughqualitative methodology. We utilized narrative inquiry through large descriptive data sets(Denzin & Lincoln, 2018). Qualitative methods allowed us to review student narratives andunderstand reflective processes (Chase, 2018). The goal of this study was to examine studentexperiences and their reflection of material to better communicate outcomes and benefits ofenrolling in a service-learning course.A WiSE approach: Examining how service-learning impacts first-year women in STEM 7 We instituted purposeful random sampling (Light, Singer, & Willett, 1990) to recruitcollege women in STEM, enrolled in a service-learning leadership

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Best Papers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Kathleen Klok Bacon; J. Alex Birdwell, Northwestern University; Ordel Brown, Northwestern University; Emma Tevaarwerk, Northwestern University; Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Amanda Rose Pokryfky

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

De-stressor/ Check-in 8 Finals Preparation, Tackling Academic Reflection on Challenges: Fixed Personal Health vs. Growth Mindset 9 Introduction to Mental Health/ Tackling Major Selection Stress Management Academic Challenges: Fixed vs. Growth

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

), Verdasco (2) Immersion in Novel Experienced new elements of innovation due to Ella (4), Hannah Innovation Ecosystems substantive involvement in authentic innovation (1), Jessica (2), projects firsthand and reflecting on these new John (1), Sarah facets. Developed a broader understanding of the (3), Verdasco (3) innovation ecosystem. Learning from Acute Failure Experienced a failed prototype or implemented Elon (1), Esteban Failure design due to their natural approaches. They (1), Jerry

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Best Papers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University; Amena Shermadou, Ohio State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

engineering students react to anin-depth growth mindset intervention?In order to address this question, two of the authors formed a Mindset focus group consisting ofeight first-year engineering students. This focus group met five times over the course of asemester to discuss their reading of and reaction to Dweck’s popular 2006 Mindset book.Students’ written reflections captured their reaction to the learning experience, and this data wassubjected to thematic analysis. Significant findings include the use of growth mindset as a toolto reflect and unpack past experiences, especially with respect to their personal experiences, theresulting behavior, and the role of external influences. Growth mindset proved to be a usefullens to reconsider past

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #23904’I Came in Thinking There Was One Right Practice’: Exploring How to HelpGraduate Students Learn to Read Academic ResearchWendy Roldan, University of Washington Wendy is a first-year PhD student in Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Wash- ington.Dr. Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the Univer- sity of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering education, including how to support engineering students in reflecting on experience, how to help engineering educators make

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Engaging the Community through Educational Outreach

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Jordan-Bloch, Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University; Shoshanah Cohen, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

program and the Haas Centerfor Public Service to build both an educational program and research agenda that emphasize the value ofreciprocity, partnership, reflection, evaluation, and respect for diversity. In this paper, we present thelessons learned from our pilot year, including: the results from our feasibility evaluation, an assessment ofour partnership model, and our approach to scaling. Assessment of the students and their progress isongoing.Project Background and MotivationUnderrepresentation of women in computer science and engineering fields is a persistent phenomenon. Inthe US, while women earn 53% of undergraduate bachelor’s degrees overall, they represent only 18% ofcomputer science graduates [1], [2]. Underrepresented minority women

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

participation, feelings of inadequacy, and other distractions (Griner, 2012). Thesenegative experiences - which may reflect hostile, hurtful or tense interactions with students whoare categorically different from them - can impair student learning and cognitive development.Instructors may make flawed assumptions of students’ capabilities or assume a uniform standardof students (often referred to as racial color blindness). Instructors may themselves feel out ofplace based on their own dominant cultural traits. Despite the fact that some progress has beenmade to reduce gender bias and racism in college classroom, recent trend and literature suggestthat fragment of it still exists. Engineering and engineering technology programs at universitieshave

Conference Session

Design, Assessment, and Redesign of Writing Instruction for Engineers

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sarah Summers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mary Jane Szabo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. ● Principle 3 promotes varying activities that increase interest and self-regulation. For example, integrating weekly reflective writing prompts.Studies suggest that incorporating these principles into course design increases learning andengagement for all students [5, 6]. Despite these wide-ranging benefits, research about implementing UDL in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields primarily focuses on accessibility,including the use of technology accommodations, due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)and Web Content Accessibility (WCAG) requirements for online learning environments [7].From the ASEE archive, one paper authored by Monemi, Pan, & Varnado (2009) suggested theuse of UDL for course design

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Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Welch-Devine, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; K. Paige Carmichael, University of Georgia; Janet E. Rechtman, University of Georgia; Brandy B. Walker, University of Georgia; Julie A. Coffield, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

training model is to impart the following competency themes:interdisciplinary mindsets; community engagement; understanding self as a leader; professionalidentity; and STEM scholar leader. First cohort of graduate students was recruited in summer 2016.After students completed the training model, the assessment and reflective student posts indicatedthat students indeed do develop most of the competencies. Based on our preliminary experience,specific scenarios for community collaboration as well as challenge projects should be explored tofurther promote competencies in graduate education.KeywordsGraduate Education, Training Models, Competencies, Leadership, Community, Engagement 1IntroductionRapid

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Lee Ann Jerome Clements, Jacksonville University; Cindy Leong; Misha M. Chalkley; Crandall Maines, Jacksonville University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

that emphasizes student discovery. Scholars are selectedannually based on academic ability and financial need. Faculty mentoring, tutoring, peer studygroups, college survival skills training, career development, and undergraduate researchexperiences are all tools to help the scholars. Some MEP Scholars are actively participating inthe following research projects: 1) Design and Development of an e-Health System, 2) Designand Development of an Electronic Health Records program, 3) Study of the Field Effect onCharge Transport through Conductive Polymers Injected in Vascular Channels of AngiospermLeaves, and 4) A 3D-printed desk organizer. In this paper, MEP Scholars briefly present theirprojects and share their thoughts and reflections about the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

forentrepreneurship and innovation. Although studies have analyzed how students perceive this typeof training, few of them have unveiled its influence on behaviors and career goals. The formativeuse of the assessment instruments employed is limited, so more efforts are needed to evaluateentrepreneurial training towards its continuous improvement. This article proposes a methodologyto involve students in curriculum evaluation so they become partners in curriculum delivery andteaching practices. To explore its benefits, we applied it on a Major focused on engineering design,entrepreneurship and innovation. During classroom sessions of three Major courses, a form wasused to generate individual reflections and collective discussions about course methods

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Warford, University of Southern California

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Engineering Ethics

. in English from the University of Maryland. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Toward a More Caring Code of Engineering EthicsAbstract: Despite recent scholarly work that emphasizes the importance of the ethic of care inengineering practice, care ethics are not reflected in most engineering codes of ethics. Rather, thecanons of these codes more often reflect traditional “universal” moral principles. Since despitetheir limitations, the codes of ethics are important aspirational and normative value statementsfor the profession—and are frequently used to teach engineering ethics—this paper proposes thatthe codes should include canons that reflect the ethic of care. The paper

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kiersten Lenz, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Linnea K. Ista, University of New Mexico; Heather Canavan, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

engineeringskills (e.g., computer aided design, manufacturing, and prototype testing) [4].Working in collaborative teams increases critical thinking, test scores, and student engagementwith the material. Additional positive outcomes are increased self-esteem, personal assetidentification, and a gained appreciation of diverse perspectives [5]. Providing students with theopportunity to reflect on key areas of teamwork, such as communication, task management, andcooperation, can increase the effectiveness of team work [6].Research Design and MethodsThis study evaluates the effect of a collaborative prototype design project on students’ learningoutcomes and engagement with course material at a large Hispanic-serving research university inthe Southwest. The

Conference Session

Research Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Karen Hazel Washburn Washburn, Utah State University; Indhira María Hasbún, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

generation processes. For example, an interview question may be wordedin such a way that it reflects the experiences and worldview of somebody who speaksAppalachian English versus African American English. To offset this possibility, the researchteam should consult with people who are familiar with the language and culture of the researchparticipants and ask them to evaluate data generation protocols as well as early collected data. Insummary, researchers can enact several validation procedures to increase the likelihood that theirdata generation methods are culturally responsive and result in a fit between a social reality andthe research report, rather than a deficit view. These steps include: • Recognize subtle (or non-subtle) linguistic

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Qin Zhu, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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International

populations. We alsoexpect that instructors will benefit from this paper’s discussion of scenario-based instruction asan accessible and impactful way to promote global competency and other professional learningoutcomes among students in engineering and other professional fields. This work may especiallyresonate with those who are eager to help current and future engineers appreciate – and moreeffectively navigate – the kinds of cross-cultural dynamics often faced in global technical work.Literature ReviewAssessment ToolsThe extant literature reflects two prominent approaches to conceptualizing and assessinginter/cross-cultural competence and related constructs. First, so-called “compositional models”take a multidimensional approach to theorizing and

Conference Session

Makerspaces

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Foad Hamidi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Stephanie Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Shawn Grimes, Digital Harbor Foundation; Amy Hurst, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

contributed to the youths’ negative attitudes and provided recommendationson how to improve future assessments in this context by making them more relevant andappealing to youth participants. Youth in the professional training program explained that theypreferred a variety of assessment tools, including engaging assessments for re-enforcingtechnical skills and personally meaningful assessments for self-reflection. In addition to theseresults, we present a set of lessons learned that can be applied to the selection and developmentof assessment tools and procedures for youth in similar programs in the future.2. Related WorkMany researchers have underlined key elements in maker courses for success, such as self-directed learning, collaboration with

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Ana M. Dison, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Timeline - Teaching Canvas class management system • Weekly attendance required • Group Presentation – What is an REU? • Project Presentations - Beginning of the semester – introduction of project - End of semester – final presentation • Research Poster • Faculty Interview • Reflective Questions • Final PaperManaging Expectations• Introductory program – not curing cancer• Many different forms/types/settings for research work• Important to be flexible & open to the experienceStudent Learning Outcomes Teamwork Presentation Self-confidence Skills Social Flexibility interaction Time

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gianluca Guadagni, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Mathematics

participant in the course.Below we describe the course and modifications we have made through our second iteration.Pilot ULA course The class provides tools and support for UTAs to reflect on the several aspectsof their activity, from the most effective teaching practices, such as student-centered and inquirybased, to relevant educational methods, grading techniques, and including tips to improveinterpersonal skills. Topics covered include: Constructivism, Motivation, Problem solving,Engaging with Groups, Grading and Feedback, and Metacognition (see Appendix A for fullcourse syllabus)These topics are organized around three main modules during the semester. The first one is basedon understanding the learning process as an elaborated process where

Conference Session

Professional Development for Teachers and Counselors

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. M. Kendall, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Susan Beth D'Amico, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

gaining experience working with populations of a different age group than their standardclassroom teaching. Additionally, regular feedback and reflection during training and campsensure that teachers have input into what they need in order to be successful for camp, and intowhat activities are enacted during the camps (see below). The program is also sustained, withcamp-specific workshops following general engineering workshops, followed by several weeksof practice.Perhaps most importantly, and what sets it apart from most out-of-school professionaldevelopment experiences, is being contextualized in the summer camp environment. This hassimilarities to a classroom in the typical population of students and schedule similar to a schoolday, but also

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, Mental Models, and Interventions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toluwalogo Odumosu, University of Virginia; Sean Ferguson, University of Virginia; Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia; Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Caitlin Donahue Wylie, University of Virginia; Sharon Tsai-hsuan Ku, University of Virginia; Rosalyn W. Berne, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

minority students interviewed “believedthat teachers perceive white and Asian students to be smart[er] and hence more likely to excel inCS classes. Such perception of the faculty prevented minority students from asking questions inclass or approaching the faculty for help.” (p. 131)Additionally, Redmond’s [8] case study – in which they re-structured Stanford’s computerscience department to become more inclusive – found that one of the largest impacts on a womanmaintaining interest in computer science is how early she took her introductory computingcoursework. Thus, if women and minorities are mandated to take these introductory coursesearlier in their undergraduate curriculum, retention rates would likely increase. This sentimentwas reflected

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Clemson University. Broadly, her research interests include self-directed learning and motivation, learning within communities of prac- tice, the cultural influence on informal and formal learning, and intergenerational learning. Abby currently works as a graduate assistant for the General Engineering Learning Community, which supports freshmen engineering students in building effective learning strategies that are transferable to the workforce, includ- ing collaboration, self-regulation, and reflection. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Strategic, Translational Retention Initiatives to Promote Engineering SuccessAbstractThis Work in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Michael A. de Miranda, Texas A&M University; Elizabeth Deuermeyer, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

yetimplemented at another university have been developed.In an effort to broaden the impact of this project a summer workshop was held with a select groupof invited universities. Results from that summer workshop indicate a range of approaches fornew engineering pathways for pre-service teacher preparation will be required to reflect theparticular culture of the universities. Potential approaches identified include:• The use of a minor in STEM education to complement an existing engineering degree, this reflects additions to existing undergraduate engineering degrees• Post-Baccalaureate degree programs –this minimizes impact to undergraduate engineering degrees• Working with educational technology programs –they tend to have greater flexibility

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Course Design & SE Competencies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuan-Yu Chou, National Chiao Tung University; Yon-Ping Chen, National Chiao Tung University; Sunny S. J. Lin, National Chiao Tung University; Chao-Yang Cheng, National Chiao Tung University

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering

transformation emphases are illustrated in the coloredboxes. The colored circles signified the methods and decisions of self improvements (SI0-1, SI1-2, andSI2-3). Various self-improvement methods (teacher reflection, product creativity check, and PBLexperience student report) were adopted in each round (text underlined). The major decisions of self-improvement are provided in the colored circle.This paper is structured as a case study to explain the transformation process listed inFigure 1, including working emphases, self-improvement methods and sequentialtransformation decisions for the DCS capstone course. Figure 1 shows the timeline ofcapstone transformation (rounds 0 to 3) and self-improvement cycles from 0-1, 1-2,and 2-3.In the following, Session

Conference Session

Career Development for Engineering Professionals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

for- profit or nonprofit institution.Higher Education Tuition-Based On-Campus Enrollments are DownIn the Distance Education Learning Report, Allen and Seaman [1] report higher educationenrollments, overall, for academic years spanning 2012-2015, are down across public and privatefor-profit institutions, while enrollments are slightly higher in private non-profit institutions.Figure 1 below depicts this relationship. Figure 1 – Enrollments by Type of Institution [1]The Allen and Seaman data reflects nearly a one million student decrease of -931,317 in studentsstudying on campus. Figure 2 below depicts both the percent change from 2012 – 2015 as wellas the equivalent student population. Worth noting is that public

Collection

2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Beth Carle, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Jennifer Schneider, Rochester Institute of Technology; MICHAEL E LONG LONG, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

the importance of these skills. As a part oftheir first class, students follow a rigorous industry-standard design process that requires criticalthinking at every step in the project: develop design criteria, evaluate multiple concepts to thecriteria, build, predict trends from their test data, reflect upon performance and incorporateimprovements, repeat the cycle, compete, document, and finally reflect on their project, teamwork,and process. Along the way the students develop their teamwork and leadership skills, orallydefend their assumptions and decisions, and communicate their process in both written and oralforms. Grading of the project is primarily on process with only 20% on performance. Two yearslater, in their dynamics class

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

#22168Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the Univer-sity of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering education, including how to supportengineering students in reflecting on experience, how to help engineering educators make effective teach-ing decisions, and the application of ideas from complexity science to the challenges of engineeringeducation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work-in-Progress: Engineering Identity across the Mechanical Engineering MajorAbstractThe Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University was awarded a National ScienceFoundation RED (Revolutionizing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Benjamin Okai, Harding University; Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Harding University; Jeremiah Sullins; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Dr. Sochacka’s research interests span interpretive research methods, STEAM (STEM + Art) education, empathy, diversity, and reflection. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Epistemologies and a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering from the University of Queensland.Dr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Dr. Joachim Walther is an Associate Professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia and the Founding Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) in the College of Engineering. The Engineering Education Transformations Institute at UGA is an

Conference Session

Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Cecelia M. Wigal, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Diversity, FYEE Conference Sessions

of art making and therole of the body. Both presentations were welcomed by the students. The engineering studentsparticipated in the discussion of the art creation processes and appeared honestly interested in thevarious means artists use to express their product. They were especially interested in the sectionof the presentation that illustrated how artists may use their body to create art. The art studentsalso participated in the discussion of the engineering design process. They were responsive inhelping define an issue using objectives and functions, and in understanding the differencebetween objectives and functions. They were especially able to differentiate between form andfunction. One student, in a reflection, expressed how she saw

Conference Session

Undergraduate Peer Educators: Mentoring, Observing, Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Jennifer Radoff, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Hannah Sabo; Gina Marie Quan, University of Maryland, College Park

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ASEE Board of Directors, Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Successes and challenges in supporting undergraduate peer educators to notice and respond to equity considerations within design teamsAbstractWe describe and analyze our efforts to support Learning Assistants (LAs)—undergraduate peereducators who simultaneously take a 3-credit pedagogy course—in fostering equitable teamdynamics and collaboration within a project-based engineering design course. Tonso andothers have shown that (a) inequities can “live” in mundane interactions such as those amongstudents within design teams and (b) those inequities both reflect and (re)produce broadercultural patterns and narratives (e.g. Wolfe & Powell, 2009; Tonso, 1996, 2006a, 2006b;McLoughlin, 2005). LAs could