Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Christi McGeorge, North Dakota State University; Elizabeth J. Birmingham, North Dakota State University; Ann Burnett, North Dakota State University

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New Engineering Educators

members. Further, participating in the mentoring program decreased most mentees’ sense of isolation on the campus (71%), as well as within the community (52%).  Most mentees also reported that they had a support system in their mentoring group (61%) and that they developed relationships that they expect to continue throughout their Page 23.898.5 career. 4  Additionally, 17 (55%) mentees identified that participating in the mentoring program had animpact on their experience of the campus climate. Eight (26%) mentees felt

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Newberry, Dakota County Technical College; Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

books. Deb has spoken to multiple organizations, including the U.S. Senate, IEEE, ASME, BIO, AT- MAE, NCPN and others. A member of the editorial board of the Journal of Nano Education, she has published a number of articles in business magazines and professional journals.Dr. Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty (Work in Progress)IntroductionDespite a growing emphasis on engineering in grades K-12, persistently high dropout ratesplague undergraduate engineering programs [1],[2]. Prior studies indicate that engineeringactivities have the potential to increase interest in engineering pathways [3] or develop anengineering identity [4]. Less clear is whether pre-college engineering instruction alsocontributes to students' success in engineering career pathways by adequately preparing studentsfor undergraduate engineering. One concern is that K-12 engineering lessons "may mislead orunder prepare [students] by providing activities that they enjoy but which have little relation toengineering

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica Rosenberg; Marco Brizzolara, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

research infrastructure. Dr. Nelson’s research and leadership efforts focus on improving STEM education with particular emphasis on faculty development. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2010) and the inaugural (2017) recipient of the George Mason University John Toups Medal for Excellence in Teaching.Jessica Rosenberg Jessica Rosenberg is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of Education for the Quantum Science and Engineering Center at George Mason University. She is as an astrophysicist focusing on what we can learn about galaxy evolution from the gas and star formation properties of galaxies. She is also working to improve STEM education with a focus on the education and

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank Boone, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Danxu Wang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Emma Regentova, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Venkatesan Muthukumar, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; SJ Kim, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jonathan Hilpert, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

schools, thecommunity, and the workplace [1]. Studies show that students who have an increased interest inscience, mathematics, and engineering in the early years (elementary and middle schools) oftheir education are more likely to pursue a STEM-related career [2]. Informal STEM educationexperiences are considered critical to developing the future STEM workforce [3]. InformalSTEM education can also help to address equity and access issues in STEM education. Studentsfrom underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, may face barriers to STEMeducation in traditional classroom settings, but informal STEM education can provide alternativeavenues for learning and engagement that are more inclusive and accessible [4]. Informal STEMeducation

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Mebougna L. Drabo, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

;M University © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024is presented. The findings and lessons learned from this study are also presented with theintention to share our experience with the instructors and administrators to advance data scienceeducation at MSIs/HBCUs.Related WorkIn the past decade, educators and researchers realized the importance of data analytics intransforming STEM education. It was shown by Maier-Hein et al. [6] that incorporating dataanalytics and exposing students to real-world datasets improved their critical thinking. Moreimpressively, data science education encourages students to explore STEM careers and alsoprovides a strong foundation for further education and future employment

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

typicalengineering course may not provide opportunities for students to learn and practice the diversityof practical skills they would use as practicing engineers. With the information presented herein,changes to course design and assessment can be made in communication-focused courses, andelsewhere in the curriculum, to target communication skills transferable to the workplace.Introduction and purposeAlthough the technical skills taught within engineering departments are likely similar to thosetaught within all engineering programs, professional skills are where graduates can stand outwhen entering the workforce [1-3]. Proficient communication in particular has been directlylinked to enhanced career progression [4], yet many engineering graduates lack

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Lindsay K. Gouedy, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

al. noted "Events like technical writing and presentation workshopsor graduate student socials can help support communication and social health competencydevelopment at the department level. Between advisors and graduate students, regularconversations and awareness of often-hidden competencies can help facilitate growth as well." Inaddition, they pointed out “Thriving graduate students are more likely to have a reasonable timeto degree completion, are more likely to complete their graduate degrees, and may considerfuture careers in academia more seriously than those who simply survive, also contributing to(albeit limited) traditional metrics of success [6]."At Louisiana Tech University, graduate students are required to attend a seminar

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

objectives, which focus on real-world challenges, holisticgrowth, professional advancement, critical thinking, and innovation. The second column in Table1 indicates how the HIPs are incorporated in FEP curriculum. All FEP courses are First-YearSeminars, with other HIPs integrated across the courses to varying degrees. Some HIPs notincluded in FEP, like capstone courses, service learning and writing-intensive courses areintroduced later in the students’ academic careers in College of Engineering.Table 1. HIPs and Implementation into FEP HIPs in FEP First-Year Engineering Program Component First-Year Seminar First-Year Engineering Course Sequence Common Intellectual Experiences

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Leah Rineck, University of Wisconsin - Madison

attend study tables for math, chemistry andstatics. Tutors are provided to facilitate instruction, but students are encouraged to work togetheron their homework also.Results and DiscussionAt the end of the program twenty-two of the thirty-three students increased their placementscore. At the end of the summer the students were asked about what was most beneficial aboutthe program. They shared that the events outside of instruction, such as meeting people andgetting to know the campus and classes, were more beneficial than their exam preparation.In addition to students preparing academically, we have found they have also developed acommunity of learners to rely on for the rest of their college career. Students have formed theirown study groups

Conference Session

S4B: Workshop VII

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Kevin Calabro, University of Maryland, College Park; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Petronella A James, Morgan State University

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Workshops

, and inclusive engineering degree programs and workforces will find this session ofinterest.Background on e4usaEngineering for US All is leading the charge in opening up the world of engineering to a newgeneration of students and educators. As an NSF-funded high school engineering program, ourcore mission is to increase student and teacher access to engineering nationwide, with a focus onreaching populations that have been traditionally underrepresented in the field. With over 6,000students to date, e4usa is making a significant impact on the future of engineering.Our students explore the impact of engineering on society, build professional skills that will servethem well in their future careers, and engage in hands-on design experiences that

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Praveen Ramaprabhu; Mesbah Uddin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; H. P. Cherukuri, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Terry Xu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Audrey Rorrer

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

include the science of broadening participation in computing, SoBP, which is a recognized domain of critical importance in STEM workforce development and educational programming. Her work has focused on educational programs, outreach and collective impact activities that expand the national pipeline into STEM careers. College student development and Faculty career development are central themes across her body of work. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Pathways to Entrepreneurship (PAtENT): Addressing the National Academies RecommendationsAbstractThough the field of engineering has experienced significant changes over the last severaldecades, many

Collection

2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jeffrey S. Burmeister; Kyle A. Watson; Maria Garcia-Sheets

educationally disadvantaged pre-college students so they will succeed in mathand science and go on to attain baccalaureate degrees in math-based majors. Through anapproach that includes hands-on activities, school site teacher support, leadership skills, career &college exploration, and parent programming, MSP students are empowered to excel. The goalof the Johns Hopkins/MESA collaboration is to attract students to major in engineering andultimately retain them in the discipline. Students have the potential of earning three units ofJohns Hopkins credit after completing this intensive four-week summer course. This paper willfocus on the findings developed from the classes held on the University of the Pacific site. Adescription of the objectives and

Collection

2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Roy A. McCann

andphotonics. Consequently, revision of the core electrical energy conversion curriculum is ex-pected when planning for future employment trends and the evolving ABET accreditation guide-lines.III. Revitalizing undergraduate energy conversion educationGiven the motivation to update the undergraduate core energy conversion course, the fundamen-tal issue to be addressed is identifying the content that will best serve the educational needs ofstudents over the span of an engineering career. This is a speculative task, but the continuingtrends over the previous decades can provide a guide. First, the application of electric energyconversion processes continues to expand. Whereas 25 years ago most aerospace, automotiveand many industrial processes relied

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E.

. (Chegg, Inc., 2013). Feutz and Zinser (2012), further emphasized this statement by pointing out to the instanceof when graduates of a Career and Technical Education program indicated that thecommunication course that they took while in school benefited them the most upon graduation.These graduates also indicated a project management driven curriculum could better preparethem for the workforce (Feutz & Zinser, 2012). However, is it just up to a specific program orhigher education institution to better prepare students for the workforce? Ejiwale (2014)indicates that all stakeholders, including students, educators, and the hiring industry need to takepart in addressing the skills gap issue. Students need to take initiative and

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Carl Locke; Jim Lookadoo

 Laboratories Support Departments  Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, Library, General Education, Career Services, Computing, ETCWHAT HAPPENS DURING A VISIT? Sunday – Day 0  Review Materials and Tour Laboratories Monday – Day 1  Make Visits Described on Previous Slides  Lunch – Institution Arranges – Students, Advisory Board, Support Department Tuesday – Day 2  Conclude Visits on Previous Slides  Prepare Exit Statement  Exit InterviewEXIT INTERVIEW Tuesday – Mid-Afternoon Chief Executive, Provost, Dean – Plus any Institution Would Like Exit Statements Read No Time for Debate or Rebuttal Program Audit Forms (PAF) – Given to DeanKEY TERMS Deficiency Weakness Concern ObservationDEFICENCY (D) A Criterion/Policy

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Rena Hixon; Steve E. Watkins; Sean J. Bentley; Marcus Huggans

societiesand other organizations sponsor these events to promote the technical professions and toencourage students to consider related careers. 2 Lego-based activities have been implemented to benefit technical education fromgraduate school to elementary school.1-3 Tufts University has developed a number of teacher andoutreach resources that exploit the flexibility and convenience of Lego structures and devices.4-6Competitions such as First Lego League events encourage young students to explore engineeringconcepts.7 This paper presents a model for engineering-based student competitions that can be usedfor a precollege, first-year

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

AS Ward; MN Gooseff; RY Toto; SE Zappe

, and studentratings of the virtual laboratory experience. Each assignment was designed tospecifically address higher-order cognitive skills, through both laboratory and designmodules. The design modules include conflicting project objectives, and require studentsto apply their engineering skills and explain their reasoning. We focus on lessons learnedfrom development and pilot implementation of these two laboratory modules, providinggeneral guidance for those who seek to develop virtual laboratory modules in anydiscipline.IntroductionEngineering education prepares students for careers in application of physical principlesto real-world problems. As part of the educational process, engineering education haslong recognized the benefits of hands

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci

ENGINEERING FACULTY INVOLVEMENT IN K-12 EDUCATION AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Philip L. Brach, PhD, PE, FNSPE, Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Ahmet Zeytinci, PhD, PE, Professor University of the District of Columbia Washington, DCAbstractThe human mind is of its very nature inquisitive. It is a mystery of sorts why so relatively few individualspursue science and engineering careers, especially since they are well paying and very satisfying. Thispaper presents a history of the involvement of engineering faculty for more than 35 years in teachingstudents

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Himani Sharma, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials Division (MATS)

academic path, providing a relatable perspective on career paths andprofessional journeys. The younger professionals, having recently transitioned from beingstudents in the same lab, became approachable mentors.Harnessing the presence of field experts on campus provided an excellent opportunity tocultivate more personalized interactions for the students. Once the groundwork was laid forinviting the engineers, a distinctive approach was adopted by allowing students to volunteer ashosts for our esteemed guests. This empowered students to take charge of planning logistics andestablishing email communications with the industry professionals. As hosts, students wentabove and beyond by organizing tours of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE

Conference Session

Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydni Alexa Cobb, University of Texas at Austin; Ariel Chasen, University of Texas at Austin; Chandel Burgess, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

otherpopulations there was a higher than base salary for nondisabled professionals, and at least $9,000lower than base salary for disabled professionals. With the largest gaps in salary amongst femaleparticipants being disabled White women ($14,633) and amongst male participants being disabledAmerican Indian/Alaska Native men ($18,376). However, with Hispanic, Black, and AmericanIndian/Alaska Native women having the lowest base, disabled, and nondisabled salaries onaverage, the $13,732, $11,398, and $13,695 gaps between disabled and nondisabled pay has moreimpact than the gaps on higher salaries.Conclusion This work in progress demonstrates the necessity for considering intersectionality in ouranalysis of engineering career outcomes. While

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Vanessa Ironside; Lisa Cole; Michelle Tsui-Woods

changes we must make to address these barriers.Guided by the the k2i academy Inclusive Design Framework (Reference Figure 1) (Cole,Goodyer, & Ironside, 2022), the Bringing STEM to Life: Work-Integrated Learning programwas designed to integrate inclusive approaches to both programmatic and operational designthat supports high school students who have opted out of STEM pathways. Over the past fouryears, this program has evolved over 5 iterations to the current model. The program wasintentionally designed to address critical system barriers to access and enable students whohave otherwise opted out of STEM career pathways to reconnect into future possibilities.This paper seeks to provide an overview of the design of the program and explore the

Collection

2010 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

AS Ward; MN Gooseff; RY Toto; SE Zappe

, and studentratings of the virtual laboratory experience. Each assignment was designed tospecifically address higher-order cognitive skills, through both laboratory and designmodules. The design modules include conflicting project objectives, and require studentsto apply their engineering skills and explain their reasoning. We focus on lessons learnedfrom development and pilot implementation of these two laboratory modules, providinggeneral guidance for those who seek to develop virtual laboratory modules in anydiscipline.IntroductionEngineering education prepares students for careers in application of physical principlesto real-world problems. As part of the educational process, engineering education haslong recognized the benefits of hands

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci

ENGINEERING FACULTY INVOLVEMENT IN K-12 EDUCATION AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Philip L. Brach, PhD, PE, FNSPE, Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Ahmet Zeytinci, PhD, PE, Professor University of the District of Columbia Washington, DCAbstractThe human mind is of its very nature inquisitive. It is a mystery of sorts why so relatively few individualspursue science and engineering careers, especially since they are well paying and very satisfying. Thispaper presents a history of the involvement of engineering faculty for more than 35 years in teachingstudents

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci

ENGINEERING FACULTY INVOLVEMENT IN K-12 EDUCATION AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Philip L. Brach, PhD, PE, FNSPE, Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Ahmet Zeytinci, PhD, PE, Professor University of the District of Columbia Washington, DCAbstractThe human mind is of its very nature inquisitive. It is a mystery of sorts why so relatively few individualspursue science and engineering careers, especially since they are well paying and very satisfying. Thispaper presents a history of the involvement of engineering faculty for more than 35 years in teachingstudents

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Michael J. Rust; Abe Kamal

skills while experiencing first-hand the engineering design process. The results from pre- and post-activity surveys indicate theworkshop was successful in impacting student knowledge of the field of engineering.Additionally, the teachers learn simple techniques that can be applied to develop hands-onactivities in their own classrooms, thus adding to the long-term sustainability of the outreacheffort. IntroductionThere exists a strong desire within the engineering community to conduct outreach activitiesinvolving pre-college students. The purpose behind these activities includes increasing studentinterest and ability in math and science while also introducing engineering as a career option.The primary

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Steve Klosterman; Simon Pitts; Steven McGonagle; Carey Rappaport

INCULCATING AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR TODAY’S ENGINEERS – THE GORDON ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT NORTHESTERN UNIVERSITY Faculty Paper Industrial/ Academic Collaboration Steve Klosterman, Simon Pitts, Steven McGonagle, and Carey Rappaport Gordon Engineering Leadership Program College of Engineering, Northeastern University s.klosterman@neu.edu AbstractGaps in engineering education, perception of career tracks, and demographics associated withcyclical hiring practices have insufficiently educated the

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ashwin Satyanarayana; Hong Li; Josephine Braneky

through this journey would help freshmen students chooseto identify whether academic remediation can improve their major so that they can be prepared to make betterstudents’ college outcomes. In college mentoring, the mentorsoften counsel students on (a) how to acquire better study decisions for his/her educational and vocational career. Inskills, (b) how to identify additional academic resources at mentors’ interactions with students, they work to help studentstheir respective institutions and (c) how to assess their life prioritize their studies, plan how they can be successful, andoutside of school. identify

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Professional Papers

committed to helping individuals advance their careers, business, academic pursuits, and personal growth through project management principles, tools, and techniques. Her research explores the intersection of project management with business, engineering and STEM, social sciences, and family and consumer sciences. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to the project management community and currently serves as VP of Special Events for PMI Charleston. Dr. Singleton resides in Summerville, SC, with her loving husband and five children, embracing both the challenges and joys of life’s greatest project—family. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Emotional

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University; Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

students would beblock scheduled typically by an administrative assistant based on test scores and placement tests,and then the faculty advisor would meet with the student once a semester for the rest of thestudent’s academic career to advisee the student on the next semesters courses. This is a fairlystandard model that is used at many different institutions and is one that allows for one on onepersonal interactions with the student and minimizes the workload on the faculty advisor.However, in order to address the issues of mechanical engineering student retention, recruitment,and the initial math placement of these students the new active and structured advising modelwas created as seen in Fig. 1. The structured advising model integrates