Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard R. Schultz

in the frequencydomain. More contemporary DSP textbooks, such as the text by Mitra2, use MATLAB and othercomputer tools to aid in the visualization of sampled signals in both time and frequency. For these texts,a high degree of mathematical proficiency--particularly in the area of complex variables--is required to* This work was supported in part by the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development(CAREER) Program, grant number MIP-9624849. In addition, this material is based upon work supported in part bythe U.S. Army Research Office under contract number DAAH04-96-1-0449. Page 3.37.1understand the concepts and to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maeve Bakic, Boise State University; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

]. Outside ofthe classroom however, this becomes an issue as engineering students have significantexperience with the mathematical and scientific side of problem solving and little to noexperience developing critical design thinking skills that can be applied to any range ofproblems. This lack of experience in design thinking can lead students to doubt their abilities andprofessional place in their industry [4, 5]. The problems presented to engineers in industry often cannot be solved using the familiarpath taught in lecture. Thus, recently graduated engineering students who have learned solelythrough lecture based courses are underprepared for a career in engineering that utilizes creativedesign thinking on a day to day basis [4]. This study

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

were evaluated through surveys at the start, mid-pointand end of the program by an external program evaluator. Through these numerous surveys wedocumented student self-assessment of their change in knowledge and skills. After a year in theprogram most students (usually seven out of eight or eight out of eight) reported the programinfluenced their career area and their level of confidence pursuing a career area. Students as acohort dramatically increased their confidence in how to prepare an academic poster, participatein a professional meeting, plan a controlled experiment, engage in an effective mentoringrelationship, find an internship that matched their interests and explore graduate degrees thatinterest them. At the start of the program

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska ; Neal A. Lewis, University of Nebraska

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

qualitativefactors that often drive decisions [17]. Let that analysis start in mid- to late-career when more isknown.The Language of Social Security and Designing the Case StudyCommunicating about social security relies heavily on key concepts and the acronyms used todescribe them. The starting point is Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME), which is theaverage of an individual's highest 35 years of earnings, adjusted for wage inflation. The AIME isused to determine the Primary Insurance Amount (PIA), which is the monthly benefit anindividual will receive if they start benefits at their normal retirement age (NRA). The NRA is 67for those born after 1960. Until recently the NRA was labeled as the full retirement age (FRA).The Average Wage Index (AWI) is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Floyd Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kelly J Cunningham

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the University Relations / Marketing (URM) office and shared it with high school senior career counselors across West Virginia. Also, the team obtained a list of science and math teachers for Southern West Virginia and contacted them about this opportunity. The WV Department of Education also helped the team reach more teachers and counselors.❖ The Project team posted the flyer on social media and across campus on bulletin boards.❖ The team developed a website and a special email account for the project.After getting regular applications to Figure 1: S-STEM Flyerthe ECE and CSIS departments forFall 2021, the team started contacting those students by email and postcards

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Florence Emilia Castillo, University of Texas at Dallas; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Sherri S Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Sheryl Skaggs, University of Texas at Dallas; Tiffany Bisbey, The George Washington University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

understanding of the components, that is, each organization’s culture andpriorities, and how – or if – they align for the success of the collaborative [4]. When cultures andpriorities are taken for granted, ambiguous, or interpreted differently by individuals acrossorganizations, misunderstandings or differential experiences can lead to issues arising in MTS.This is further compounded by individual team member’s experiences within the sameorganization [5].Project BackgroundWe created a multisector MTS to develop and implement a project funded by the NationalScience Foundation’s (NSF’s) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (S-STEM) program titled “Improving Access to Career and EducationalDevelopment (I-ACED) for Talented, Low

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Sottile, Pennsylvania State University; Abbie Canale, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Emporia State University; Tim Kane, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

activities and interaction with peers, instructors, and academic advisors, on 4-point Likert-type scale from not at all to 5 or more times. • FYS objectives on 5-point Likert-type scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree; and changes in confidence and motivation in educational and career areas on 5-point Likert- type scale from decreased greatly to increased greatly. • Pre- and post-FYS major choice.Non-Student Stakeholder SurveyA short survey about the current and future options for FYS courses was administered to 38 COEnon-student stakeholders identified by the Penn State’s COE Taskforce on First-YearEngagement. Specially, stakeholders were asked about their initial thoughts regarding convertingthe current 1

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University; Cameron Kim, Duke University; Joshua Robert Chan, Duke University; Christian Ferney, Duke University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

emphasizing essential ethical virtues. Through this, we foster anappreciation among students and faculty on ethical codes of conduct and character traits we hopebiomedical engineers will uphold in their careers, preparing them to navigate complex ethicaldilemmas with confidence and integrity.The journey commences in Year 1 with a focus on humility. Students are encouraged to balancethe inherent challenges of failure with the pursuit of truth, laying the foundation for a humbleand resilient ethical mindset. Year 2 amplifies the journey with curiosity, urging students toexplore the origins of materials and contemplate the consequences of their use, irrespective ofutility. This curiosity fosters a deep understanding of ethical implications, encouraging

Conference Session

Aerospace Curriculum and Collaborations

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valana L. Wells, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Praveen Shankar, Arizona State University; Wen-Ting Chung, Arizona State University

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Aerospace

the University of Texas at Austin, in 1998. She served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama from 1998 to 2002, when she moved to Arizona State University. In 2008 she was promoted by ASU to Associate Professor. Dr. Husman has been a guest editor of Educational Psychology Review, has served on editorial board for top educational research journals, and currently sits on the editorial board of Learning and Instruction. In 2006 she was awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER grant award and received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She has conducted and advised on educational research projects and grants in both the public and private sectors, and served as

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Colin Coghill, University of Auckland

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Computers in Education

, too few people are choosing engineering careers, and many engineering facultiesare attempting to address this problem by reaching out to schools. This paper describes how ahome-grown, web-based software tool, already used successfully in university-levelengineering and physics courses, is being modified for high-school use. The softwarepackage, OASIS, comprises a large question database and server-side program that deliversindividualized tasks, marks student responses, supplies prompt feedback, and logs studentactivity. OASIS can be used for both skills practice and formal assessment. Because the Webserver carries out all processing, students need only a computer with internet access and astandard browser, making OASIS well suited to student

Conference Session

Educating Students for the 21st Century: History, Reflection, and Outcomes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaminathan Balachandran, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

and self-examination. The three basic components1 of EL are illustrated in Figure 1. The “partner” in this figurerefers to the community partner. In order for EL projects to be effective in achieving specificgoals they must be based on sound instructional methods and design of the respective curriculumto satisfy the accreditation criteria for that educational program. Students who complete ELprojects exhibit personal growth through increased self-esteem and confidence, personalresponsibility, and sense of personal efficacy. They also acquire active exploration of careerinterests, understanding of the work environment, specific job skills, hiring advantage overothers greater confidence in career choice, increased interpersonal skills

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna H. Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

program, the Green DesignApprenticeship, including the overarching goals and learning objectives. The main focus of thepaper is on the method and results of a far-post assessment survey completed 2-3 years afterstudents participate in the program. The results indicate that the program content is having animpact on students’ daily activities, and is helping students make decisions about fields of study.We also provide some strategies for initiating far-post assessment in outreach programs.The Green Design ApprenticeshipThe Green Design Apprenticeship, offered since 2004 by the Green Design Institute at CarnegieMellon University, is an outreach program for gifted and talented high school students interestedin learning about academic and career

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

).” Page 22.259.3 7. “A research project, which enhances one's knowledge of a particular field, and how it relates to my expectations/perceptions.” 8. “It's like a research paper, except it attracts students' interests, and makes them want to pay more attention to the topic.” 9. “Learning that is embedded in mind even after a certain subject is over.” C. Somewhat Understand 1. “A project that has some effect on your life, whether it be understanding material better or something for your career” 2. “Learning something that will help you later in life not just learning something and using it for the test.” 3. “Life Long Learning is

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Emmanuel Gurrola

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Minorities in Engineering

talent is important for the future vitalityof scientific research. This development is essential because demographic trends show that in thenext 20 years minorities will constitute an increasing portion of the US population, especially inthe pool of potential college students. Despite the growing number of STEM careers in theAmerican economy, education statistics suggest that far too few Hispanic students are beingencouraged and enabled to take advantage of opportunities in technical disciplines. According tonational statistics, Hispanics are not only the largest minority in the United States but also one ofthe fastest growing.This paper describes the Catalyzing and Supporting Minority Talent Development modeldeveloped to attract and retain

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland

Recruitment programsthat inform potential engineering students about the engineering career and help shore up thescience and math skills are also retention programs.10 Many science and engineering studentstransfer to another major because their reasons for choosing the technical field no longer seemappropriate.11 The students lack a vision of what engineering really is and therefore are notmotivated to persevere through the tough “tools classes” that are required.Nationally only about half of all engineering students actually graduate. The proportion is evenlower for underrepresented minority students and women. Therefore curriculum changes andretention programs are especially concerned with these students.12 Since a large proportion ofthe attrition

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland

” had significantly different attitudesabout engineering and themselves than those held by comparison groups.9 Recruitment programsthat inform potential engineering students about the engineering career and help shore up thescience and math skills are also retention programs.10 Many science and engineering studentstransfer to another major because their reasons for choosing the technical field no longer seemappropriate.11 The students lack a vision of what engineering really is and therefore are notmotivated to persevere through the tough “tools classes” that are required.Nationally only about half of all engineering students actually graduate. The proportion is evenlower for underrepresented minority students and women. Therefore curriculum

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island

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Design in Engineering Education

many engineering programs, just as in many plant process systems,the path from input (high school) to the output (qualified graduate) is quite separate for thedifferent streams (i.e. mechanical engineering stream, versus the electrical engineering, versusbiological engineering).In this conceptual model of the education of young engineers, the decision of which processstream the students enter would, in their minds, have a huge impact on their careers. Studentsspend a great deal of time and suffer sleepless nights deciding which stream to enter, notknowing at the start what they will end up looking like at the end, nor what sort of careeropportunities they will have when they graduate. Unfortunately, a student has very little

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra Groen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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New Engineering Educators

their academic careers, particularly in smaller institutions that may be geographicallyisolated, possess a small engineering faculty population, and/or have limited financial resources.A survey was conducted by the research team to determine the major concerns of facultymembers at their respective institutions to determine major factors that a new facultydevelopment program may need to address. This survey targeted STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math) faculty and included questions about mentoring, career satisfaction, andcareer relationships. The participants ranked their responses as strongly disagree, tend todisagree, tend to agree, and strongly disagree. The data contained within this survey will beanalyzed in more detail as the

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University

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International

global awareness while an undergraduate. The results indicated thatapproximately one-third of the freshmen felt that global awareness was very important to thempersonally while over one-half believed global awareness to be very important to themprofessionally. Over half of the students hoped to greatly improve their global awareness duringtheir undergraduate career. When asked how students anticipated increasing their globalawareness, the most frequently endorsed responses included interacting with internationalstudents in and out of the classroom, completing assignments that focused on internationalissues, and studying abroad.Penn State University has begun to take steps to provide students with non-travel basedinternational experiences to help

Conference Session

FPD II: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-Year Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicky Wolmarans, University of Cape Town, Department of Civil Engineering and Centre for Research in Engineering Education (CREE); Corrinne Shaw, University of Cape Town, Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Centre for Research in Engineering Education (CREE)

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First-Year Programs

in both the public (as an educator) and pri- vate sectors before returning to postgraduate study and embarking on an academic career. As with many South Africans, growing up under Apartheid has had a profound impact on my worldview and life choices. This has included influencing the choice of a career in education, both as a practitioner and scholar. I cur- rently convene a postgraduate programme in Engineering Management and teach undergraduate courses in Engineering Management. I draw on multiple theoretical constructs for the design of learning contexts, including complexity and systems theory. My research is primarily focussed on student experience of learning events and student learning more broadly both in

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington; Kelli Jayn Nichols, University of Washington, Seattle, Department of Bioengineering; Laura Wright, University of Washington; Christopher Neils, University of Washington

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Biomedical

skillsnecessary to embark on successful careers and to contribute to the advancement of the currentstate of bioengineering. To this end, at our institution we have conducted an extensiveexamination of our undergraduate bioengineering program. The goal of this study was to utilizea variety of assessment techniques in order to enhance our understanding of the strengths andlimitations of our curriculum and to identify any aspects of the curriculum which could beoptimized to better meet the needs of the modern bioengineering undergraduate student.In this paper, we present our comprehensive approach to assessing the effectiveness of thecurrent curriculum at the University of Washington. We describe the multiple methods of self-analysis implemented over the

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

UniversityRadian G Belu, Drexel University (Eng Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Univer- sity, Philadelphia, USA. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research posi- tions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sens- ing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career, Dr

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Forsgren, NASA Headquarters; Lauren Miller, NASA Headquarters

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Aerospace

NASA lessons learned. Mr. Forsgren began his career at Cleveland’s NASA Lewis Research Center (now NASA Glenn) in 1983 as an apprentice mechanic. After attending evening classes and gaining years of experience, he was promoted to a project manager role. Success in this position led to a move to NASA Headquarters in 2005 to become the deputy director of NASA APPEL under Dr. Ed Hoffman. Mr. Forsgren holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, both from Cleveland State University. His contributions have been recognized by the Agency, having

Conference Session

Student Paper Presentation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie Watson, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Kyle Prather, Louisiana Tech University; Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; Stanley Cronk, Louisiana Tech University

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Students Constituent Committee

, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduate programs typically provideinsufficient instruction for doctoral students electing to pursue a career in higher educationinstruction. Often, doctoral students who teach classes are required to offer lectures or even fullcourses without any formal training1, 2. Therefore, a doctoral student’s transition to a facultyposition may raise concerns from a university administration concerned with maintaining thequality of its course delivery. This paper documents the account of three doctoral students andtwo engineering faculty members while co-teaching/teaching a project-centered first-yearintroductory engineering course. The implementation of a preparatory teaching program fordoctoral students in the

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2261: IMPLEMENTATION OF A SYSTEMATIC OUTCOMESASSESSMENT PLAN TO ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT IN A NON-TRADITIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJane LeClair, Excelsior College Dr. Jane LeClair is currently the Dean of the school of Business and Technology at Excelsior College in Albany, New York. Dr. LeClair’s career in the nuclear industry spanned two decades in various management positions, most recently working for Constellation Energy. She has been involved in many aspects of the industry, including CONTE, MANTG, and ANS ETWD chair. She continues to collaborate with the nuclear industry on various projects.Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College Dr. Li-Fang Shih

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

and protocols. A co-op program with four phases and multipleactivity/training segments at a large teaching hospital has been very successful with students fromthree universities in U.S., France and Canada. Other students did their co-op at a research center,with service contractors, or with project teams on commissioning and installation of specializedequipment. These students generally prepared a written report with appropriate approvalemployers.With the proposed co-op model, graduates are better trained in the BME field. They get valuableexperience of understanding real life problems and participating in solving them. They can assestheir own interests and develop necessary practical skills to succeed in their careers. Some studentscan

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Walter von Reinhart, University of Rhode Island; Erin Papa, University of Rhode Island

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Invited - Student Development

21.38.3Table 2: Overall satisfaction with the IEP program and its international componentsIn general, participants saw the value of their semester abroad predominantly in the opportunityto improve their language skills and as an enriching cultural and personal experience, and less asa preparation for their professional career.The study-abroad experienceAlmost all participants (97%) valued their semester abroad as a personal growth experience;95% as an opportunity to improve their language skills and to experience a foreign culture; and88% appreciated the opportunity to make new friends. Participants attributed less value to thestudy-abroad experience as a preparation for their professional career. Only 65% of participantswere absolutely or very

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention & Advising

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Jacobitz; Kathleen Kramer; Rick Olson

other personal challenges during their collegecareers.This paper will introduce the Passport to Success program and how it is implemented across theUniversity. Details regarding adoption in ENGR 101 will be presented. The effect of thePassport program on engineering student perceptions of their preparation for a successfulcollegiate career will be discussed.Introduction and BackgroundThe preceptorial method of teaching was introduced by Woodrow Wilson when he was thePresident of Princeton University in 19051. As originally developed, preceptorial coursesincluded a high degree of personal interaction between the instructor (or preceptor) and thestudents (precepts). Rather than rely on a traditional lecture, the preceptors guide the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bartlett

the respective student organization for fifty percent oftheir course grade. This encouraged student chosen engagements with industry, professors,upper classmen, and each other. The resultant activities accommodated individual learningstyles, interests, and career paths. Based on the Individual Development and EducationalAssessment (IDEA) Center nationally normalized long-form survey of the student reactions tothis instruction and course, three aspects of the teaching methods and style were ratedsignificantly higher than for other classes of similar size and level of student motivation. Thesehighly rated aspects were relevant to the essential and important objectives of the course andinvolved fostering student collaboration, establishing

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Charlotte Gottilla, University of Delaware

Tagged Topics

Diversity

, reflecting the benefits of student ownership andaccountability [4]. Two alumni Malawi PMs also responded to the survey and highlighted skillsthat carried over from EWB-UD to their careers, including interpersonal communication,technical writing, and flexibility. These are examples of durable skills, which apply across abroad range of industries and job titles and will last through a student’s lifelong career [23]. Aunique skill taught to EWB-UD PMs is financial management, as students balance an annualproject budget, coordinate international financial transfers, and track in-country payments totranslators, contractors, and drivers. These financial skills, outside the scope of a typicalengineering curriculum, have diverse applications in students