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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #25264Broadening Participation in Engineering through a Research Center-basedMentoring Program (Research)Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez is the director of a mentoring program based at the University of Ken- tucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) – and funded by the Broadening Participation in Engineering program of the National Science Foundation – designed to increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans graduating with engineering degrees and pursuing academic careers. Originally from Mexico, Dr. Santillan-Jimenez joined

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ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darby Lantz Holtzhower, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering

and Foor et al. 2007).Based on no known study of inclusion and diversity when combined with interdisciplinarystudies, a survey was created. The survey seeks to determine if student perception of a sharedspace with other major fields of student was more inclusive. Further, the survey seeks to identifywhether students feel more included when in a smaller group which is defined as their majorcohort. An interesting juxtaposition is the need for interdisciplinary work especially for studentswho will work professionally in teams, while also encouraging a cohort which can result inhigher grades, increased course completion and graduation retention rates (Goldman 2012).For students in architecture, construction and certain engineering careers

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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd R. Hamrick, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Kristin Brewster, West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

academia after a 22-year engineering career in industry. During his career, Dr. Hamrick served in a broad range of positions in- cluding design, product development, tool and die, manufacturing, sales, and management. His teaching style brings practical, innovative, experience-based learning to the classroom, where hands-on projects that reflect real-world applications are valued by students. His teaching interests include active learning, robotics, and study abroad.Dr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is a teaching assistant professor for the freshman engineering program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical

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Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Price Barnett; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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Mechanics

Barnett (student: Mechanical Engineering Major) Dr. Nick Safai (Professor)Engineering Department, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT 84123 USA The most intimidating choice that students face at the beginning of their university yearsis the major that they will pursue. At the age of the majority of students, entering universities thestudents are maturing and learning about themselves, and the world. In today’s economy not onlyare there many more choices offered to them, students for the majority do not have practicalknowledge of what future careers may offer or what to expect from them. According to a reportby the U.S. Department of Education, among all STEM fields 35% of students changed

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; M. Suzanne Franco, Wright State University; Mary-Kate Sableski, University of Dayton; Todd Bennett Smith, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

theseinterventions. Therefore, the problem is multifaceted. How can an under-resourced schooldistrict: (1) ensure all third grade children have proficient reading skills and meet grade-levelexpectations so that these children can do well in all subjects, including STEM; (2) provide theinterventions required through the Third Grade Reading Guarantee mandate with little to nofunding, and (3) provide children early experiences through STEM activities so they are inspiredto pursue a STEM career to meet future STEM work force needs and to give these children equalaccess to future in demand and high paying jobs? Research suggests that when school subjectssuch as STEM and literacy are taught in an integrative manner, students have gains in both areas(Cervetti

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2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

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Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Austin Bolstad

engineers from local utilities forguidance. The results of this research is highly beneficial to the students as well as to the utility.Along the way, the students develop communication, project management, and soft skills that willserve them well into their professional careers.1.0 IntroductionAs demand for energy increases across the United States, generating electricity from clean andreliable sources becomes more challenging for utilities. One solution that utilities have beeninvestigating is Volt-VAR optimization (VVO), which manages voltage levels throughconservation voltage reduction (CVR) and reduces energy losses by controlling reactive powerflow [1].The purpose of CVR is to conserve energy by slightly reducing the voltage that

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2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

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David Pinkerton, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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Diversity

traditional classroom model has served academia to its full ability, but change has come.Some US universities have average college class sizes upwards of 50 students [6]. A standardlecture in a 40+ student class often falls short in answering individual student questions andstruggles to foster a cohesive community where peer-to-peer interaction is so limited [7].There is a consensus that both incoming freshman engineering students and recent engineeringgrads need different skills and support systems to succeed in college and career than they didbefore the internet revolution.MethodologyThe following methodology was used for identifying Factors of Success for EducationalTechnologies and Best Practices.Keeping in mind the ever-changing technological

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Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John B. Troy, Northwestern University; Pei-Ji Liang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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International

twenty-first century. In the paperwe share our methodology of teaching and detail the major challenges faced in this project.IntroductionThe effective training of scientists and engineers is an essential need of every modern society.Without an ample supply of talented well-trained such professionals no 21st century economycan be expected to prosper. With its vast population and mature system of higher educationChina is positioned particularly well to meet this need. While training in mathematics, science,engineering and design are vital components of an engineer’s or scientist’s training, it is widelyrecognized that the ability of these professionals to communicate well both in written and oralforms is essential for a successful career. The fact

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Giancarlo D'Orazio, University of the District of Columbia; Jijuan Xu, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

manned exploration of the red planet and subsequent colonization efforts byboth public and private entities [5] NASA’s journey into air and space has not only deepenedhumankind’s understanding of the universe but it has also inspired and motivated millions ofstudents to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since1994, NASA has sponsored an annual competition for high school and college students to design,build, and race human-powered mars rovers. These collapsible vehicles must navigate simulatedouter space terrain, engaging students and providing valuable experiences in the technologies andconcepts that will be needed in future exploration missions [6] In April 2018, the team from theUniversity of the

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2019 Fall Mid Atlantic States Conference

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Dimitrios Stroumbakis P.E., City University of New York, City College

Paper ID #28482APPLYING AUTHENTIC INDUSTRY CPM PROJECT MANAGEMENTTO AN HONORS R&DPROJECT (SOFTWARE AUDIO EQUALIZER)Prof. Dimitrios Stroumbakis P.E., City University of New York, City College Dimitrios Stroumbakis obtain his BS ME from Polytechnic University (NYU School of Engineering) Summa Cum Laude, and MSME from Columbia University. Dimitrios has transitioned from 23 yr career in Global Undersea Lightwave Photonic Systems with Multiple divisions of AT&T Bell Labs Submarine Systems, and Hitachi Cable Inc, covering the full Product and Business Taxonomy from Optical Compo- nents & Cable Design to long haul systems

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2019 Fall Mid Atlantic States Conference

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Saul Henderson, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Christopher Riso, University of the District of Columbia ; Rudy Antonio Villegas

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM). As an educator at a world-class museum, he was responsible for interacting with several hundred to thousands of visitors daily by educating them on the basic principles of aerodynamics, flight systems and space travel. Saul has also spent 2 years of his undergraduate career as a research assis- tant in several areas including Machine Learning, Power Systems and Mechatronics. In this capacity, he spent most of his time working under his school dean, Dr. Devdas Shetty, to enhance labs and higher-level coursework through the use of hands-on mechatronics projects and robotics. He has also worked briefly in other UDC labs including the Center for Biomedical & Rehabilitation

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Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 12

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Corple, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Sean Eddington, Purdue University; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Studies at Kansas State University beginning Fall 2019. Sean’s primary research interests exist at the intersec- tions of organizational communication, new media, gender, and organizing. Within engineering contexts, Sean has examined career issues within the engineering discipline regarding (1) new faculty experiences throughout their on-boarding and (2) educational cultures that impact the professional formation of engi- neers, which was funded by the National Science Foundation. Both projects have been published in the Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education. He has also served as a series editor, contributed to trade publications, and facilitated workshops related to higher education

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College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Chell A. Roberts, University of San Diego

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College Industry Partnerships

opportunity to learn alongside astrategically matched mentor. This program was successfully piloted and initial activity from bothmentors and mentees has been positive. This paper introduces the structure of the Industry ScholarsMentorship Program, shares initial output and lessons learned, and offers up a model for industry partnersseeking to prepare and secure students equipped with both professional and technical skills.IntroductionCurrent industry demands of engineering graduates are changing, and higher education is not producingstudents prepared for these careers in industry. This challenge for higher education has been present nowfor quite some time, as indicated by a 2014 Gallup Poll, where 96% of college provosts believe theirgraduates are

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ERM Technical Session 2: The Study of Identity in Engineering Education

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mackenzie Beckmon Sharbine, Harding University; James L. Huff, Harding University; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Benjamin Okai, Harding University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26300Negotiating Identity as a Response to Shame: A Study of Shame within anExperience as a Woman in EngineeringMs. Mackenzie Claire Beckmon, Harding University I am an undergraduate psychology major anticipating graduation in December of 2019. I am a member of the Beyond Professional Identity research group based in Harding University located in Searcy, Arkansas. I plan to further my studies in psychology through attending a graduate program for school or child psychology. It is my hope that these processes can lead to a career as both a researcher and practitioner.Dr. James L. Huff, Harding University Dr

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ERM Technical Session 4: Professional Development in Undergraduate Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manuel Alejandro Figueroa, The College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, The College of New Jersey; J. Lynn Gazley, The College of New Jersey; Christopher Wagner, The College of New Jersey; Steven Schreiner P.E., The College of New Jersey; Bijan Sepahpour P.E., The College of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. He received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Drexel University and was an NSF Graduate STEM Fellow in K-12 Education (GK-12).Dr. Diane C. Bates, The College of New Jersey Dr. Diane C. Bates is a Professor of Sociology, with research interest and expertise in education in quantitative methods and retention in higher education in STEM disciplines.J. Lynn Gazley, The College of New Jersey J. Lynn Gazley is Associate Professor of Sociology at TCNJ. Her research interests focus on diversity and inclusion in the sciences, and how these processes shape scientific knowledge-making. She has served as a Research Associate and Visiting Scholar with Northwestern University’s Scientific Careers Research and Development

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Practices

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Schinnel Kylan Small, University of South Florida; Terreonn Henry

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Design in Engineering Education

easy as possible. • Learning and teaching II, acquiring, compiling, and gathering knowledge: In this section of the individual learning career, the student actually applies the abstract knowledge and gathers his or her own experiences. In order to limit the action and reflection possibilities, the learner interacts within a somewhat restricted, artificial environment, which is reduced in complexity and easy to control by the teacher. To provide feedback, the learning environment is designed to include relevant devices where students can deposit their interim products and teachers can inspect them. The emphasis in this model lies on the learning process of the student. Teachers try to help the

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ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Candice Bolding, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Catherine Mcgough Spence, Clemson University; Joseph Murphy, Clemson University; Rachel Lanning, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

paper reports on a study conducted in a civil engineering department that is undergoing bothcurricular and cultural changes as part of an NSF-funded project. The focus of this paper is on students’sense of belonging within their engineering major and at their university, and how those perceptions differbased on student demographics and year in the program.Survey data was collected to assess students’ motivation, attitudes and beliefs about their courses,department, and university. The survey included eight constructs: sense of community, time-orientedmotivation, goal orientation, career outcome expectations, grit, identity, agency beliefs and personalitytraits. Subscales for students’ sense of community (which is the focus of this paper) were

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

, gender and ethnicity issues, transfers, and matriculation models with MIDFIELD as well as student veterans in engi- neering. Her evaluation work includes evaluating teamwork models, broadening participation initiatives, and S-STEM and LSAMP programs.Prof. Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego Michelle M. Camacho is Professor of Sociology at the University of San Diego. She began her career at UC San Diego in 1999 as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for US Mexican Studies, and later as a UC Faculty Fellow in Ethnic Studies. In 2015-16, she returned to UC San Diego as a fellow of the American c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

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Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siny Joseph, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Jung Oh, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus

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Graduate Studies

transformative change in the graduate program arenafrom a traditionally prevalent Master of Science program is a Professional Master of Science orTechnology program (PMS or PMT). At a college in a mid-western land grant university, the PMTgraduate degree is designed to help advance, or even change, the career path of professionals to reachtheir professional goals. The objective of PMT is to leverage the real-world experience and sharpenprofessional skills while providing the educational credentials sought after highly by industry. Thus, theProfessional Master of Technology program (PMT) at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is aninnovative interdisciplinary graduate degree program that helps working professionals and studentsexpand their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

been sparse research conducted on non-traditional collegestudents, and in particular those who have career paths in engineering and science. It is howeveruseful to note the important work of Rosenbaum and his colleagues who have studied suchstudents.18 These researchers determined that in general, community colleges performed poorlyin terms of providing out-of-class support to their non-traditional students. Our study measures,build upon the work of Deil-Amen, Rosenbaum and colleagues in addition to our pilotcommunity college engineering and science study that informed this research design.What must be better understood about community college support for studentsCommunity colleges have taken on a “demand absorbing” role, which includes

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

acommunity college. Each applicant to the program is interviewed by the Program Director andwrites an essay. Preferred qualifications include a growth mindset and an interest in project-basedand self-directed learning (subjectively evaluated via the interview). A cohort of Junior 1 learners(J1) starts each semester; total enrollment is capped at 50 learners in upper division (J1 to Senior2) per year. The incoming student engineers are not cream of the crop students. They are bright toaverage mostly local students who become high-quality engineers in just two years by doingengineering work in an intensive learning environment, supported by professors who care a greatdeal about learners’ readiness for a successful entry-level job placement and career

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Pre-College Engineering Education Focused on Female Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeanna R. Wieselmann, University of Minnesota; Emily Anna Dare, Florida International University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Elizabeth Ring-Whalen, St. Catherine University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

understand how changes in classroom instruction impacts their attitudes towards and beliefs about STEM fields. In particular, she is looking at methods that positively impact girls, which may increase the number of women pursuing careers in STEM-related fields where they are currently underrepresented.Dr. Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota Dr. Roehrig is a professor of STEM Education at the University of Minnesota. Her research explores issues of professional development for K-12 science teachers, with a focus on beginning teachers and implementation of integrated STEM learning environments. She has received over $30 million in federal and state grants and published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and book

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jia G. Liang, Kansas State University; Rick Evans, Cornell University; Stacey E. Kulesza, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

duringfreshman year, or the disaster-turn-to-awesome high school debate team experience, a sense of “Ican and I did it” was evident. Nickie shared, “I kind of had this idea that I wanted to dosomething … really, really technically difficult. …. I feel that I’m always trying to prove myselfthat I can do it.” While the actual “hands-on experiences” was somewhat limited for Nickiebefore her college years, she was clear on the essence of a career she wanted to pursue. Sheasked herself “What’s going to have the most impact?” Her answer was STEM. She noted, “Iwas just so incredibly attracted to the idea of making something … of having a final product.”Her rationale was “… what is what I am doing, at the end of the day, going to give back …otherwise what is

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Decision-Making

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayoung Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

. Jesiek is an Associate Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collabora- tory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance under- standing of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice. c

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; Andrew Deorio, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

University of Michigan.This research has been determined exempt from human subjects control under exemption #1 ofthe 45 CFR 46.101.(b) by the U-M Institutional Research Board (HUM00135376).References [1] Bachelor’s degrees awarded: 2004-2014. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering. NSF, 2017. URL https://www.nsf.gov/statistics/2017/nsf17310/static/data/tab5-3.pdf. [2] Marina Papastergiou. Are computer science and information technology still masculine fields? high school students’ perceptions and career choices. Computers & Education, 51(2):594 – 608, 2008. ISSN 0360-1315. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2007.06.009. URL http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

business experiences in international companies, and startup experiences. This has helped him lead a very successful industry career. Currently he is using his technical business experiences to develop and run entrepreneurial programs for the College of Entineering. These include Aggies Invent, TAMU iSITE, Invent for the Planet, Engineering Inc., and curricular classes. In addition, he mentors multiple entrepreneurial teams. Formerly he was a Senior Vice President of Fujitsu Network Communications, headquartered in Richard- son, Texas. With over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, Rodney was responsible for de- veloping partnerships with leading network technology providers and driving marketing efforts for op

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Innovative Course Structures and Learning Environments

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christa M. Wille, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical Engineering

focused on gait analysis and the biome- chanics of running related to various injuries including hamstring strains and injuries of the knee.Dr. Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is Professor of Biomedical Engineering with an affiliate appointment in Educational Psychology. Her research interests include vascular biomechanics, hemodynamics and cardiac 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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Teaching Assistant’s Perspective on “Flipping” an Undergraduate Biomechanics Course

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine McConnell, University of Colorado Boulder/Denver

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College Industry Partnerships

includes a variety of curricular andco-curricular components but has so far been largely isolated to a small cluster of classes. Thegoal moving forward is to launch a significant expansion into the broader curriculum through thedesign of industry-based examples and problem sets that can be inserted into core classes in thesophomore and junior year. The goals of the initiative include increasing student engagement andacademic motivation, encouraging students to proactively think about potential career paths, andproviding opportunities for industry partners to meaningfully engage with students outside of anevent setting.The current effort was inspired by a combination of interested, engaged alumni and assessmentdata showing that students’ level of

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelvin T. Erickson, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Electrical and Computer

companies, about 10 companies are engineering consulting firms that exclusively hirestudents with PLC experience. Generally about 5 companies make a short presentation to at leastone of the PLC classes each semester. The presenters are generally those that took the PLCclass(es) a few years earlier and they often indicate to the students how the knowledge theylearned in the PLC course directly translates to their current position. More than one formerstudent has stated, "What I learned in this class I use literally every day." Many of thesecompanies will first ask a student that approaches them at a career fair, "Have you taken Dr.Erickson's PLC class?" If the student answers "Yes," the interviewer proceeds with furtherquestions. If the student

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Technical Session 5: Topics related to Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhou Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Mingshao Zhang, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Computers in Education

Zhang, Z., Zhang, A., Zhang, M., Esche, S. K.Certainly, the important evaluation standards of pedagogy are (1) the improvements in respect tothe knowledge and the skills, (2) the students’ career prospects. For the first standard, the in-classprojects have shown that the students can master and apply the interdisciplinary knowledge, cansolve the practical problems, can explore the potential applications of the fundamental theories,can employ modern design tools, and can demonstrate the creativity. In the project-based courses,the students gradually increase their capabilities following the scaffolding structure of the courses.The final scores after completing the projects ranged from 82 to 96. An assessment survey isadministered at the