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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Shiloh James Howland, Brigham Young University

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measures described below. Wewill additionally invite all 33 prior interviewees to complete a third interview, using a semi-structured interview protocol as described below. To achieve our sampling targets, we willcollect detailed demographic information to characterize this group and make plans for Phase 2.Participants and Recruitment – Phase 2 (Professional Sample)To further enhance our ability to address the research questions for this study, we will carry out asecond phase of data collection with a separate group of study participants. With the goal ofcollecting data from respondents who have somewhat similar backgrounds and levels ofexperience as compared to the Phase 1 group, we will recruit early career professionals with: 1) aBS degree in

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NSF Grantees: Diversity 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John C. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Miguel Velez-Reyes P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University; Raziq Yaqub, Alabama A&M University

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Electrical Engineering from Howard University and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. He is currently serving as professor and Interim Dean for the Clarence Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering. Morgan State University at one of the na- tion’s preeminent public urban research institutions in the Clarence Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. His career spans over twenty-eight years of progressive scholarly experience in such areas as research administration/ implementation, pedagogical innovation, international collaboration, strategic planning, promoting community engagement and academic program development. He instructs courses in computer vision

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J Brinkman, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Adam Finn Nogaj, Gannon University

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)faculty mentoring, (2) a university initiative derived from Supplemental Instruction, STEM-PASS(an acronym for STEM Peer Assisted Study Scheme), and (3) student-to-student tutoring.A. Faculty Mentoring Intervention ApproachSEECS faculty members are diligent about checking the grades and progress of SEECS students.Each SEECS student is assigned one SEECS Principal Investigator (PI) as a secondary academicadvisor. Grades are checked at midterm and more frequently as required. When a student isfound to be in need of specific intervention, the first line of action is a meeting with their SEECSPI. Students are made aware of the danger of loss of scholarship funding, and the PI and studentagree to a plan of action. Students are made aware of existing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Ruth Young M.Ed, University of Texas, Austin; Margo Cousins, University of Texas at Austin; Laura Suggs, University of Texas, Austin; Mia K. Markey, University of Texas, Austin

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but have them to either side of my body. Avoid pauses and have complete thoughts flowing that are clear and concise.” (Presentation 1) “Practice enunciation, breath and relax and take my time.” (Presentation 1) “Provide the wide example of things and show the application and give more of an idea of what I am doing.” (Presentation 2) “Plan, plan, plan. Narrow down the background info that is important and relevant.” (Presentation 3) “I will attempt to highlight the importance of my research and its application.” (Presentation 4) Student responses reflect detailed evaluation of specific areas of improvement. Commonareas of improvement identified by students included body language

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Gross, Kettering University; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University

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establish project objectives when different project tasks must be completed. 15. Use technical literature or other information sources to fill a gap in your knowledge. 14. Identify and plan for risks in an engineering project. 13. Prepare a sketch of a design concept that is understood by your colleagues. 12. Analyze the tradeoffs between alternative design approaches and select the one that is best for your project

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Candace Rose Wiwel, University of Michigan; Max William Blackburn, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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class. Figure 3. Classroom A set up for (a) small groups using double tables, (b) small groups using single tables, (c) lecture, (d) project demonstrations, and (e) project presentations. Each yellow rectangle represents 1 table that can seat 3 students per side. Figure 4. Panoramic photo of Classroom B arranged for lecture.We are planning to follow five instructors as they teach the same (or a similar) second- or third-year engineering science course during two consecutive academic years. These instructors willbe recruited from among those teaching large, introductory engineering courses based on: 1)their willingness to learn more about the flexible classroom, 2) their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Anna Montana Cirell, Arizona State University; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Audrey Boklage, Arizona State University

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). Not valid if referring to engineering labs.Aspirations, goals, This is related to future goals after These goals must be This does not include a studentdesires, or plans graduation, short term goals, such as described in the future from describing an experience prior to making more and developing more the moment of the interview the interview and a future goal; for skills, or more aspirational goals such forward. Can include future example, “In third grade I wanted as helping people or pushing coursework or

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NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Valerie A. Carr, San Jose State University; Morris E. Jones Jr., San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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beginningand end of the first course, given that it served as a particularly important feedback loop tooptimize the course and to inform the design and execution of subsequent courses. The datareflect a significant increase in confidence in programming abilities over time, as well as a shiftin attitudes about programming that more closely matches those of experts. The data did notshow a significant change in mindset over time, such that students maintained a growth mindsetacross the semester. Finally, with respect to goals, students placed a greater emphasis on data andtech at the end of the semester, highlighting specific career paths such as user experience andhuman factors. In the future, we plan to administer this same survey to social science

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Andrea L'Afflitto, Virginia Tech; Wei Sun, University of Oklahoma; Jiyoon Lee, Rose State College; Steven L. Fowler, Rose State College; Wayne Jones, Rose State College

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, Tinker AFB, OK 1980 – 1991 Engineering Chief, Computer Resources Division, Tinker AFB, OK 1974 – 1980 Project Engineer (Boeing, Honeywell, Motorola) Wichita KS and Phoenix AZr PRODUCTS Jones, Wayne, 2009, Project Risk Assessment – Fuzzy Logic Approach, VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. Jones, Wayne, 2001, PhD Dissertation, Identifying Cost, Schedule, and Performance Risks in Project Planning and Control – A Fuzzy Logic Approach, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma Jones, Wayne, 1977, MS Thesis, Honeywell Super Computer (H6000) Remote I/O Interface Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 1977 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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NSF Grantees: Learning Tools (Hands On)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Blake Herren, University of Oklahoma; Nyree Mason; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma

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Tuskegee University. We plan to test thestudents with the same questions after the in-class implementation of the developed M3E module.The student response data will be compared to evaluate the learning outcomes. Additionally, morecomplicated evaluation methods articulating their mental model will be discussed and carried outin the next section.Evaluation of students’ learning outcomes using mental model representationsMental model representation method is employed to further evaluate students’ learning outcomesbesides conceptual questions that can indicate students’ understanding of abstract mechanicsconcepts. In cognitive science, the concept of a “mental representation” has been well-studied tounderstand human’s learning patterns. Recent

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Norma Perez, Houston Community College

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contingencies required to meet deadlines. These two cases areshown in Table 2. Table 2. Alternative Project Management Examples Textbook Case Authentic Case 1 Problem Definition Procure ingots for given metallurgy 2 System Analysis Develop weld procedure 3 Design Input & Output Extrude 30’ lengths 4 Design Database Pull bore and hone ID for tubing 5 Develop Input Screen Turn OD and shape tapered stress joint 6 Develop Output Screen Weld 150’ lengths 7 Develop Database Inspect 8 Test System Shipping with contingency plan (Houston to Europe) 9 Implement System

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas C Williams, University of Louisiana; Aimee Barber, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Peter Sheppard, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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. They said they planned to use morehands-on activities to increase student engagement and foster resiliency and persistence.Teachers suggested multiple ways they would use their learning from the project to createpositive change. They said that they would use knowledge from the project to inspire students toattend college and consider degree programs related to mathematics and science. They also saidthe program would allow them to appreciate their own capacity for making lasting change instudents’ lives, increase student engagement and creativity in their classrooms, enable students tobecome more independent learners, and facilitate students becoming better citizens as theyrecognized their capacity to help solve problems.The Making Inspired by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Carrie W. Lee, East Carolina University ; Christine Wilson, East Carolina University; Holly Heath Fales, East Carolina University; Daniel Dickerson, East Carolina University

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who may not be tracking a lesson with theirpeers.Figure 4 All but one of the students in the Mursion classroom have an answer to a math problemFigure 5 A student becomes visibly frustrated because he does not understand how to solve a problemICSAs in Science Methods CourseIn the science methods course, each student has the chance to lead the course through three talks.In the first talk, they discuss planning and carrying out investigations in which they walk theirpeers or the Mursion students through a probe prompting them to think about how they woulddesign an experiment to test a hypothesis. In the second talk, they will walk the class throughinterpreting and analyzing data from an experiment. In the third talk, they will lead the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Jane Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Matthew C. Jackson Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gerardo Lopez, California State University, Los Angeles

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program; Section 3 describes the first-year implementation, including recruitment andmentor development, as well as findings through focus group meetings. Section 4 presents theaction plans for the future based on what we learned through the first-semester assessment data.2. Overview of CAPS ProgramFunded by NSF, CAPS is a 5-year project that emphasizes broadening the participation ofunderrepresented minority students including female students, by helping ECST scholarsgraduate faster and with better academic records. The program aims to 1) ensure that 50% ofscholars graduate in 5 years which is 4 times higher than our college’s current graduation rate;and 2) ensure that 90% of scholars retain their scholarships year to year. In addition

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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was addressed by adding morecontextualized problems to the homework sets. In addition, having an extra year to plan and gaininsight helped improve integration. Although analysis of the data from Fall 2015 has not beencompleted at the time of this writing, our hope is that the problem of students not recognizing therelevance of social justice will have been addressed through these and other improvements.After the conclusion of the Fall 2014 semester and completion of the analysis, the lead instructorwrote the following remarks about the experience: “I think my biggest takeaways from this initial integration are (1) that it is more time- consuming than I ever expected, and (2) that I am more bothered by a small number of nay- sayers than

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Richard . Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Page 26.11.2indicated that it was inappropriate to leave out one of the five most common disciplines, and thelatter because its enrollments and pathways are sufficiently interrelated with those of MechanicalEngineering students that studying some outcomes require the consideration of both disciplines.Major activitiesSince September 1, 2013, the project team has been productive working together well andmaking progress on all planned tasks from the proposal. We are publishing in other disciplinaryvenues as we build on our success in being recognized for the best paper in the IEEETransactions on Education in 20111 for the first of our disciplinary studies and with the BettyVetter Award for Research from the Women in Engineering ProActive Network

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srividya Kona Bansal, Arizona State University; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Ashraf Gaffar, Arizona State University

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be an open-source web-based tool that will guide individual or collaborating STEMeducators, step-by-step, through an outcome-based education process as they define learningobjectives, select content to be covered, develop an instruction and assessment plan, and definethe learning environment and context for their course(s). It will contain a repository of currentbest pedagogical and assessment practices, and based on selections the user makes when definingthe learning objectives of the course, IMODS will determine and present options for assessmentand instruction that align with the type/level of student learning desired. To this end, the projectaddresses the following two research goals: 1. Develop the instructional module development

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Raquel Perez-Castillejos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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education community. Various survey instruments and metricshave been used to gauge the effectiveness of individual programs and undergraduate researchprograms in general. The current paper is a summary of an examination of the effectiveness of athree year NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates site focusing on Neuro-engineering.Since one of the goals of this REU site, and all undergraduate research programs at ourUniversity, is to encourage students to continue their education at the graduate level, theAttitudes Toward Graduate Studies Survey (AGSS) was developed to measure changes instudents’ opinions about graduate school and their plans to pursue or not pursue graduate studiesas a result of participating in an undergraduate research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; David H Torres, Purdue University

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procedures for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, as wellas some possible limitations to our approach. We additionally discuss the novel, ambitious, andcomparative nature of this project given that its collaborators and research subjects are drawnfrom four U.S. engineering schools, and we review our progress to date and plans for bringingthe project to completion over a five-year timeline. This paper will likely be of particular interestto scholars who teach and/or research engineering ethics, social responsibility, and allied topics.Social and Ethical ResponsibilityOur project is focused on social and ethical responsibility, broadly construed, and primarily inthe context of engineering education and professional practice. On

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Kitana M. Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Aminul Islam Khan, Washington State University; Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University; Katelyn Dahlke, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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planned for each of the fourproject areas.DisseminationBroad dissemination across geographically, academically, and culturally diverse universities iscritical for accurate evaluation of the overall effectiveness of LC-DLM cartridges and theirability to promote learning gains. To facilitate effective dissemination to a large number ofinstitutions, a unique hub-based system has been devised. Dissemination of the LC-DLMmodules is focused around seven national hubs, all of which have faculty members experiencedwith LC-DLM technology and implementation. To date, 46 universities and programsrepresented by 48 faculty members, excluding the project PIs, have been recruited to participatein the LC-DLM dissemination effort. This includes one two-year

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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students are introduced to a“flatter” instructional environment; all participants have dual roles as students andinstructors who are embedded in a collaborative environment where all learncollectively from each others’ experiences, even the instructor. We also discusshypothesized benefits and plans for assessment.IntroductionGlobalization1 has put engineering education2,3 and the profession at a challengingcrossroad. On one hand, the impact of rapid technological innovations on modernsocieties has been amplified by the globalization of the economy1; hence, betterliving standards afford increasing equity in education. Despite this fact, students’graduation percentages in U.S. engineering schools have been decreasing over theyears 4-5 with the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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learning experience of his/her undergraduate students byproviding them with skills that are highly marketable and appreciated by industry. II. Curriculum Development at Michigan Technological UniversityFigure 1 shows the current and proposed digital design logic sequence which incorporates theaddition of two new courses that will be added to the current course (Digital Electronics). TheEET program will introduce two new courses (Digital Design Using VHDL and Topics inProgrammable Logic). Each of these courses is three credit hours (2 class, 3 lab). Thedescriptions of the two new courses are provided below. We are able to add the two new courseswithout impacting the overall degree plan. The current EET program has a shortage of courses indigital

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Yes (typical of community projects) My ability to write and speak credibly as an engineer. 812 6.20 Yes My understanding of the value of teamwork in 811 6.55 Yes addressing community issues. My ability to plan and carry out a project for the 808 6.44 Yes community. My school pride. 810 5.94 Yes The likelihood that I would drop out of engineering. 806 3.46 Yes My view of the engineering profession in a positive 811

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dianna Newman; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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instructional staff in the application of MOHS pedagogy. iii. As new issues are identified, new assessment and evaluation tools will be developed and or existing tools will be modified and applied; this will allow for the identification of developmental patterns of implementation, areas for “just in time” instructional support for faculty as well as students, and broader documentation of impact as the process and products are disseminated across the STEM domain.3) Determine Barriers and Best Practices to Wide-Spread Adoption The center plans to utilize a large set of constituency groups from a diverse group of colleges and high schools and STEM disciplines to identify barriers to wide-spread adoption for

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Michael A Latcha, Oakland University

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. Students are also exposed to Chinese culture through all kinds of arranged cultureexchange activities. In this paper we will discuss some of the experience that we gained fromorganizing this international research program over the past 3 years. Some of the planning,logistics, procedures and outcomes will be described and analyzed based on the results fromprogram survey. Some suggestions to keep the sustainability of the program will be alsoprovided. This type of information will be useful for peers who seek to run a similar program.Application and RecruitingThe program ran for eight weeks in each summer of 2010-2012, starting in middle of May andending in early July. Nine months before the program started, the NSF IRES flyer was preparedand was

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian F Martensen, Minnesota State University; Deborah K. Nykanen P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Marilyn C. Hart, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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andaccreditation boards such as functioning on multi-disciplinary teams; understanding ethicalresponsibilities; developing a sense of the global and societal context of STEM work; andsupporting the idea of life-long learning.1,2 While these are clear workforce needs, students willbe part of a global society and are likely to work with people on distance-based teams. With theinclusion of students learning on a campus 275 miles away, our cohort is also able to experiencewhat works and what does not work when interacting at a distance. In planning for the program,we knew we would have access to interactive classrooms and various forms of Internet-basedcommunication and we had a rosy, naïve vision of implementing technology-enhancedcommunication. While our

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk; Ke Liu, Prairie View A&M University

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students.This exercise again segmented the students into three groups. However, this was not done bysection, but by performance on the laboratory practical. Students were either asked to bring in acontextual object (not one they had used previously) of moderate complexity or were providedeither a drawing of physical model of stylized component. These are shown in Figure 6. Studentswere given approximately one hour to model their component. Prior to the modeling exercisestudents were interviewed about the procedure they planned to use and how they would deal withany challenges that arose. During the exercise, the Camtasia screen capture software was used torecord participant screens. After the modeling exercise, students were interviewed again to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Douglas Jahnke, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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skills.The PRA-TTSI team will primarily collaborate with four local high schools. Additionally, theprogram will be promoted through regional robot competitions and the Annual Science Fair heldin the County. The PRA-TTSI team aims to enroll ten students into the program during the 3rdyear of the grant period. Furthermore, the recruitment efforts of the PRA-TTSI program willspecifically target women, low-income individuals, and traditionally underrepresentedminorities, as outlined in the detailed plan provided in Table 6.Project TimelineThe departments of admissions, financial aid, academic support services, as well as theengineering and technology department will collaborate to ensure compliance with the NSF-ATErequirements for the program. The

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rahman Tashakkori, Appalachian State University; Jennifer R. McGee, Appalachian State University; Cindy Norris, Appalachian State University

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seminars provided them with new information about career fieldsor topics in their career or helped them learn about something they knew nothing about.Comments across the years about these seminars included: ● “Helped clarify my plans for the future.” ● “It was really helpful to see professors who went through similar struggles and took time to get into their field. They gave advice that meant a lot as well.” ● “They introduced interesting new concepts that are beneficial to my career.” ● “Being able to create connections with people outside of my major. In the pumpkin demo, we were able to interact with our presenter and learn some cool stuff at the same time.” Students who indicated that the various seminars were useful

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Komal Rohidas Sonavane

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. In addition to the baseline survey results, we will present example lesson plans,worksheets, class assessments, and an example physical model to illustrate how abstraction willbe used in the classroom. Future directions for this project will also be discussed.Introduction and literature reviewThis paper describes a work-in-progress that examines the potential for explicitly teachingproblem abstraction in statics classes to improve students’ self-efficacy and future-orientedmotivation. The paper presents a brief overview of the backgrounds and motivation and thendescribes progress made in course development, instrument development, and baseline data fromtraditional statics classes.Sophomore level engineering science courses, e.g. statics and