Conference Session

Full Papers III

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion; John Francis Simonis, The Ohio State University at Marion

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

fast-paced technological world, STEM education serves as the cornerstone for future innovation,economic development, and societal advancement. It prepares students for careers in engineering, providingthem with the essential skills to succeed in a tech-driven society. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projectsthat STEM-related employment in the United States will grow by 9.5% by 2029, significantly outpacingthe overall employment growth rate of 3.7% [1]. Research indicates that many high school students avoidSTEM fields due to a lack of knowledge in these areas or because they feel they lack the necessary skills topursue STEM education and careers. To remedy this, a myriad of opportunities emerged through highereducation institutions to support

Conference Session

Full Papers I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; David R. Gutierrez, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

belonging is complex and no one factor can explain orpredict belonging. These initial findings will inform future studies and provide valuablepreliminary insights for first-year engineering programs interested in enhancing the experiencesand academic outcomes of their students from a belonging perspective.IntroductionMost undergraduate engineering students are in the late stages of adolescence and makingimportant discoveries and decisions about their interests, identities, and goals [1]. Socialization,both in college and pre-college, shapes students’ sense of belonging (SoB) [2]. Students searchfor spaces where they feel belonging, and this search drives choices that shape theirundergraduate careers. Belonging is a fundamental need, driving

Conference Session

Full Papers I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Aleia Frye, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

ethical skills to make decisions that affect the overall welfareof the public [1]. Historically, ethics education has not been implemented into engineeringcurriculum, but recently, there has been a greater emphasis on including ethics education intostandard engineering curriculum [2]. Many argue that engineers need to not only have the skillsto handle technological issues, but also humanistic and social issues as well. While some formsof engineering ethics education have already been implemented, there have been some systemicbarriers, such as disengagement in course material, that cause ethics education to be superficiallyeffective [2]. This brings into question whether ethics education truly improves a student’s moralintuitions, and how ethics

Conference Session

Full Papers I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Saloome Motavas, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Fatimah Mahmood, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

our approach contributed to improved student performance in the course andincreased confidence in programming. Nonetheless, further work is needed to refine linguisticsupport strategies and enhance comprehension of complex programming tasks.IntroductionLearning to code for the first time is accompanied by significant barriers. Novice programmersoften face challenges with forming mental models of key programming concepts and logicalreasoning processes [1]. On top of these challenges, non-native English speakers face uniquedifficulties when learning computer programming [2] and are more likely to fail or underperformin programming courses [3-4]. An analysis of more than 800 survey responses by programmersfrom 86 countries and 74 native

Conference Session

Full Papers III

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Rachel Anne Smith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Aileen Hentz PhD, University of Maryland, College Park; Thaddeus Hill, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

ways. This can be done using network analysis, a paradigm that specifies andmeasures the structure and content of relationships. We report on the results of an ecologicalnetwork reflection activity that instructors and student service professionals can use to help first-year engineering students reflect on and develop a support network while simultaneouslyassessing students’ network structures in order to provide subsequent supportive interventions.Models focused on retention within engineering programs often stem from Tinto’s model ofstudent departure, which describes how students’ academic and social membership in theinstitution support students’ success [1]. For first-year engineering students, social adaptation tocollege life and academic

Conference Session

GIFTS II

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Ryan McAfee Grudell, Ohio Northern University; Mark Mintzlaff, Ohio Northern University; Ethan Berei, Ohio Northern University; Grace Lawson, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

educators. However, due to a lack of funding, many schools are “understaffed” in certain areas.This can lead to a gap in the intended curriculum [1]. Products like Math Quest are intended to bridge thisgap and help the students and staff from underfunded schools.Our ApproachMath Quest was designed with three principles in mind: affordability, engagement, and familiarity in theclassroom. Traditional educational technology often utilizes touchscreens or complex interfaces that canbe both expensive to produce and difficult for young students to understand. By mimicking the familiargame controller design, Math Quest leverages existing mental models that children already possess,reducing the learning curve to use Math Quest significantly. The chosen

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

shouldexplore the long-term effects of service-learning programs and identify factors that may enhancetheir impact on mental health.Key WordsService-learning, mental health, well-being, PGWBI, study abroadIntroductionMental health has become a critical global concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwideand influencing societal structures at large. Approximately 14% of the global disease burden hasbeen attributed to neuropsychiatric disorders, primarily stemming from the chronic and disablingnature of conditions such as depression, psychoses, and substance use disorders. These disordersnot only impede individual well-being but also pose significant challenges to public health byperpetuating cycles of poverty and health inequality [1].Poor mental

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Xzavier Longacre, Mercer University; Joshua Ryan Haye, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

collection was followed by acomprehensive analysis to determine which specific educational areas would benefit from futureMOM Belize program projects. The main findings were presented to CJC faculty, staff, andstudents in a session where an interactive survey was administered to capture feedback on theeducational areas identified for future projects. Participants were asked to provide their input,suggest additional areas of need, and rank the proposed educational initiatives on a scale from 1to 5, with 1 being the highest priority. Study results indicated that the most critical needidentified by CJC participants was higher education and scholarship training, as well as hands-ontraining of laboratory/field equipment. These findings will guide future

Conference Session

GIFTS I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Madison Seckman, University of Colorado Boulder; Alison West; Aaron Kai Groudan, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

Engineering StudentsMadison Seckman(1)(2), Kai Groudan(1), and Alison M. West(3)(1) Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder(2) Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder(3) Counseling and Psychiatric Services, University of Colorado at BoulderAbstractBalance Builders (BB) is an innovative program designed to foster community and supportmental and physical wellness among freshman engineers. The Balance Builders initiativeexemplifies how community-driven programs can empower students and enhance the first-yearjourney through a unique mechanism: Cooking and Community Nights. Designed by engineeringundergraduates in consultation with mental health professionals, BB creates a natural andfamiliar

Conference Session

GIFTS II

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Osman Sayginer, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

[1] may improve the cognitive depth andassessment quality of generated questions.Several tools currently exist to help instructors convert plain text into QTI-compatible formats foruse in learning management systems. Among the most widely used is text2qti [2], a Python-basedutility that transforms quizzes written in Markdown into QTI XML. While effective for technicallyproficient users, text2qti requires local Python installation and adherence to a strict syntax structuresuch as starting each question with a number followed by a space which can be error-prone,especially when used in conjunction with AI-generated content. To improve accessibility, anonline implementation of text2qti has been developed by San Diego State University; however

Conference Session

GIFTS II

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Dante Charles Scalfi, Northeastern University; Turner Marks; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Leila Keyvani, Northeastern University at Oakland

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

students with the necessary skills and know-how tointegrate MAD with the MAHSP to create the previously discussed educational exhibits. Eachwalkthrough begins with an overview of the physical and digital components involved as well as alinked video summarizing the resulting function of the walkthrough. A summary of the componentsinvolved for each walkthrough are summarized in the table below. Table 1: Summary of Components by Walkthrough Component App Arduino Walkthrough Input Output Input Output

Conference Session

WIP II

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Lesly Samantha Murillo, University of Maryland College Park; Tabatha Cuadra Rodriguez, University of Maryland College Park; Paige E Smith, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

residential communities grounded in inclusivecurriculum, peer support, and professional development can foster a strong sense of belongingand academic engagement, factors that contribute to student success and apply to all participantsin similarly designed programs (Amelink et al., 2017; Samuelson et al., 2014).​Program DesignThe LLPs offer an integrated curricular and co-curricular approach to achieve the programmaticprimary goals shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. The primary goals of the LLPsCurriculum: LLP students are required to complete four one-credit seminars during their twoyears in the program - one per semester. The focus of the first semester seminar is engineeringidentity development and support, with an emphasis

Conference Session

WIP II

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Olukemi O. Akintewe, University of South Florida

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

An Effective Mentorship Structure for Student Success inHigher EducationIntroductionMentoring practices play an essential role in students’ academic success and retention, especiallyfor women [1-5]. A positive and significant relationship was determined between mentees’academic self-efficacy and academic performance, as well as their self-regulated learning [6-8].Concurrently, a sense of connectedness or belonging to a campus community is also a criticalfactor in academic achievement and retention [9, 10]. The mentor’s self-efficacy cansignificantly impact the success of the mentoring relationship and the mentee's self-perception.Alternatively, ineffective mentoring can occur due to a lack of training, culturally responsivepractices

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Risë Crum, Columbia University; Kristin Leigh Bennett, University of Washington; Stuart B. Adler, University of Washington; David S Bergsman, University of Washington; Nicole Minkoff, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, and compassionate, active listening, we havecome together to understand the concerns and needs of these varied viewpoints and come to aconsensus to create this work.INTRODUCTIONThe benefits of lecture capture in university education have been a somewhat controversial topic,with numerous studies falling on opposite sides of the debate. A recent review by Banerjeecarefully examined 71 peer-reviewed educational research articles, mostly in STEM fields [1].These studies document numerous benefits of lecture capture for individual students, includingimproved learning, higher academic performance, better work-life balance, the ability of studentsto complete and understand their own notes, overcoming language barriers, enhanced studentinterest in

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max de Jesús Suárez Montiel, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Alberto Abelardo Hernandez-Luna, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

experience tools and ServQual.The proposed Toolkit is developed through the following five stages: 1) collect voice ofcustomer (VOC) and voice of process (VOP); 2) analyze the information; 3) recommendactions; 4) identify and classify projects; 5) prioritize. The recognition phase is based ontwo dimensions: a) service quality; and c) customer experience.The toolkit developed provides a framework that incorporates customer experience tools towiden the application of six sigma in service industries. The framework and toolkit weretested in the International Lean Six Sigma ITESM-BMGI Certification Program. Theresults of its application are presented and discussed and future work is proposed.Keywords: Six Sigma, ServQual, Customer Experience, VOC

Conference Session

Design as a Social Process: Teams and Organizations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryony DuPont, Oregon State University; Christopher Hoyle, Oregon State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the capability of an existing project selectionalgorithm developed by Kirkwood 1. This framework utilizes a user-defined objective andconstraints that can be solved using mixed-integer linear programming methods, and iscurrently run on a web-based optimization server such that the user does not need their ownoptimization software capability to perform team selection. Future work will include thedevelopment of a local optimization environment, such that the team selection software isstandalone.This work also seeks to expand on the existing Comprehensive Assessment for Team- Page 26.273.2Member Effectiveness (CATME) system 2 – an online tool that

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Omar Gamal Ayad; Waseem Yousef Hittini

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

survey would have identified the areas where they have hadsubstantial benefits and where improvements could be made. However this has not beendone. This hindsight led to the development of a questionnaire that could be used in thefuture.1.IntroductionWhetton [1] rightly states that most important professing of a professor, involves histhoughtful choice of reading materials, assignments, activities and most of all learningobjectives. This is even more pronounced when the instructor has to choose few experimentsand a project from a wide variety of mechanical engineering applications. The choice has tobe further developed to meet the learning outcomes called the student outcomes defined byABET [2]. Outcomes are descriptions of the end product of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Digital Design and taught up to 2001, till Dr. Terence Kelly (received his doctorate under supervision of Pro- fessor Prasad) took over. From spring 1998, Professor Prasad also developed and taught 16.517, MMIC Design and Fabrication course to meet the growing demand of regional semiconductor industries. He is the recipient of Zone I best paper award by American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) in 2008. He has been appointed as honorable member of IAAB of the MEGHE group of Institution and Shree Baba Ramdeo College of Engineering and Management (Nagpur) in India. He has also received the Best Teaching award for the New England Region, and the Best Campus award for the Zone 1 from ASEE dur- ing 2012. He is

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Kevin J. Ketchman; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

that make product’s green through the process ofcomparison to chairs not labeled green, discussion and disassembly.The SusMet module has been integrated into over 15 classes over the past five years. Itwas conceptualized in 2009 as a way to introduce civil engineers to concepts of designfor environment, design for disassembly, design for end-of-life, as well as assessingsustainable metrics. The module learning objectives have been updated from Antaya et al Page 26.1319.32013 and now cover students’ ability to 1) explain the basics of design evolution, 2

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona; Simin Shoari; Behdad Kavianpour, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

calculating the lo-cation and orientation of an object. An algorithm for recognitionof an individual identity based on a digitally represented image ofthe scanned retina is presented. The technology is based upon thefact that no two retinal patterns are alike. In this paper, the nine parameters of an ellipsoidal shape fit-ted into a retinal image such as coordinates of the center of theellipsoid, the length of major, minor, intermediate axes, and thedirection of three axes will be calculated. For each individual, theseparameters are unique. Key Words: Ellipsoid, image processing, pattern recognition,parallel algorithm, retina, three-dimensional moments . 1

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Cody A. Chapman, University of Tulsa

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

countries. The NSFreported in its 2014 Science Indicators that 24.9% of science and engineering papers publishedworldwide in 2012 were internationally coauthored; for science and engineering paperspublished in the U.S. for the same year, 34.7% were internationally coauthored. This is anincrease from 1997 values of 15.6% and 19.3%, respectively.1 In its 2011-2016 fiscal yearstrategic report, the National Science Foundation (NSF) identified as one of its key performancegoals to “[k]eep the United States globally competitive at the frontiers of knowledge byincreasing international partnerships and collaborations.” The plan stated further that “[a]s S&Eexpertise and infrastructure advance across the globe, it is expected that the United States

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weifeng Xu, Gannon University; Aqeel Raza Syed, Gannon University; QING ZHENG, Gannon University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

theaverage number missing and incorrect test cases drops from 16% to 5.8% when the tool is uti-lized for generating test cases.1. IntroductionSoftware engineering, as an emerging discipline, has been distinguished from computer science.There are 22 ABET [1] and 101 Department of Education's recognized institutes in U.S [2] offer-ing a bachelor degree program in software engineering. In addition to the traditional needs ofpreparing graduates to analyze, design and implement systems, both organizations indicate thatsoftware engineering curriculum must prepare graduates to validate software systems.White-box testing is a critical validation technique commonly used by software testers to exam-ine if their unit code works as expected. White-box testing

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Diversity Issues in K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brynn Kasper, University of St. Thomas; Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of St. Thomas; Noah Kasper, University of St. Thomas; Brett D. Gunderson, University of St. Thomas; AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

fluent in ASL. One other engineering major is ASL-proficientand familiar with Deaf culture. The remaining two instructors have very little ASL skills butwere able to communicate with the deaf students through an ASL interpreter and by using othernon-verbal communication techniques.President Barack Obama’s 2009 Educate To Innovate STEM Initiative caught the researchteam’s attention regarding the growing need for engineering-based science lessons [1]. InSeptember 2010, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology published areport titled Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) For America’s Future [2]. The report was intended to provide a way to improve K-12STEM education in the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil U. Pierce, University of Texas, Pan American; Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

benefits we aim to show are improved engineering readiness, reduced time-to-graduation,and improved performance in gatekeeper courses. In this report we show the results of the firstcohort, which did improve the Calculus placement for most students and were significantly moresuccessful at doing so than a traditional Pre-Calculus class, although the subsequentimprovement in performance in the Calculus 1 course was not statistically significant.KeywordsMathematics Placement, Emporium Models.IntroductionThe University of Texas – Pan American is a minority serving institution in Texas. The studentpopulation is predominantly made up of students from the local region, which includes two of

Conference Session

STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding , PE, Purdue University (Statewide Technology)

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

signal powers received by the RWR antennas.IntroductionElectronic warfare (EW) is the “art and science of preserving the use of the electromagneticspectrum for friendly use while denying its use to the enemy.”1 EW is a critical part of modernwarfare, and is used to protect friendly and attack adversary communications, radar, andnavigation systems. Moreover, the principles and fundamental techniques used in militaryapplications are essentially the same as those used in civilian applications. These dual-usetechnologies include such diverse topics as wave propagation, antenna design and deployment,information coding, decreasing susceptibility to jamming, signal amplification, emittergeolocation, and many others.The author developed a course

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Zhili Hao, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

inrelating the coordinate systems between a robot and a machine vision system.While students can utilize math software to compute robot kinematictransformations, they have problems verifying their answers. In this paper, a threedimensional vertically articulated robot is created to help students visualize thelocation and orientation of the end effector. Students can check their robotkinematic answers based on the joint encoder values set up at each joint. Inaddition, a camera is also mounted on the robot for the students to relate an objectlocation from the camera coordinate system to the robot world frame.1. IntroductionA robot is typically connected by a series of links and joints. A robot hand, or endeffector, is attached at the end of the wrist

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seunghyun Chun, California Baptist University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

strong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce is essential and critical in advancing the economy and society of the future. But the U.S continues to trail the world in math and science. And also the number of U.S students pursuing a STEM career or educating is decreasing as mentioned in [1] – [3]. A change in the way math is taught and presented in the classroom is urgently needed. Instructors need to be able to engage the students in learning by communicating that the study of mathematics and its objective is not to study math for math sake but to be able to apply it as a tool to solve the world’s complex and essential problems. The topic of sustainable energy is no longer a topic reserved for scientists and

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P Moening, Lake Superior State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

work explores the impacts the course hadon student understanding of energy issues. Both student work and student surveys wereexamined. Due to small class sizes, a more qualitative and in-depth approach was taken. Fromthis it was found that within the area of terminology, the concepts of power and energy causedsignificant issues for students. Furthermore, quantifying the impacts of technology from asustainability perspective, especially with respect to society and the environment, provedchallenging. With these specific areas identified, it will be up to future work to find mechanismsto address these pitfalls in subsequent offerings of this and other related courses.1. IntroductionEnergy conversion and other resource usage are foundational

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Charles J Camarda, NASA

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

and transformations as well as global business pressures.Traditional undergraduate programs are not equipping graduates with the skills needed for thecomplex challenges of the 21st century. 1 These pressures are leading industry to ask thequestions; a) how can we partner with academia and the government to advance personalizedlearning and b) how can we leverage our investment and intellectual capital to increase thequantity/quality and knowledge transfer of the current STEM workforce, education pipeline andlabor supply?Disruptive changes:  Ageing: Roughly a quarter of the nation's 637,000 aerospace workers could be eligible for retirement in 2015. 2  Globalization: Engineers work through global multidisciplinary and distributive

Conference Session

Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carli Denyse Flynn, Syracuse University; Cliff I. Davidson, Syracuse University; Sharon Dotger; Meredith Sullivan

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

accumulation processes. Three categories of conceptualunderstanding are included in the RACI: (1) first order calculus, (2) mass flow, in particularwater flow, and (3) heat transfer.Pilot testing of the RACI took place in a sophomore civil and environmental engineering course.Results from pilot testing indicated the presence of persistent misconceptions among the studentsin all three categories of understanding. Student performance on the RACI went from 56% to59% after instruction. Internal consistency reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha;values were 0.77 for the entire instrument and ranged from 0.64 to 0.76 for the three conceptcategories of the RACI.Introduction Mass and energy balances are fundamental process models adopted by