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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Anoop Singh Grewal, Arizona State University

, the self-rated competency was similarly high, but the displayed understandingsignificantly improved. In the application problem, students clearly showed the value ofinvolving the customer multiple times in the EDP, in iterative design-and-improve cycles. Thefurther reflection questions in the survey indicated that the students were able to understand EMconcepts, make actionable and effective plans to apply EM both in their upcoming courses orside projects, and their future career as engineers.IntroductionGamification is an interactive way to promote active learning, especially in an online classroom.It has been tried in a variety of scenarios in engineering education and otherwise [1-3]. Asimulated scenario in a game-based activity provides a

Collection

2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Tamer Ceylan

hope that it could assist other engineering programs seeking accreditation or re-accreditation. INTRODUCTION All seven engineering programs at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville went through the ABET accreditation process recently. This paper summarizes observations and reflections of an engineering educator about this experience. The author has been familiar with the process as a result of six engineering accreditation visits in his academic career since 1982. The engineering accreditation process has eight criteria (Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2006). It would be a mistake to think that a program deemed good or even strong in the collective and subjective opinion of the program faculty should therefore be accreditable

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2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

James E. Hertel; Amy J. Hamlin

. Onemotive for this work is to obtain data to justify or challenge the constraints that a common first year engineeringprogram necessarily places on degree programs. In addition, results from this study may be useful in developingfirst year programs to better meet student needs.The choice of engineering major is both difficult and weighty. The young engineer needs tobalance several criteria; i.e., personal strengths and interests, program requirements, career andemployment opportunities, etc. Often, undergraduates do not have the information orintrospection to get the decision right on the first try (or, in some cases, on the second or thirdtry). As such, engineering schools have long adopted methods to help students reach a confidentcommitment

Conference Session

WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Problem Solving

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

James Lloyd Long, Liberty University; Carolyn Ziebart, Liberty University

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FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

and pedagogies2011, with the first Computer Engineering graduates implemented in the first-year engineering programs over thefollowing in 2012. Although the Software Engineering past three years include:program was subsequently dropped, the Electrical and • Adoption of Studying Engineering: A Road Map to aIndustrial & Systems Engineering programs received ABET Rewarding Career. Ray Landis’ seminal work [1] wasaccreditation in 2012, followed by Computer Engineering in established as a foundational text in the Introduction to2013. The Mechanical Engineering program was started in Engineering course. In-class discussions and out-of-2014 and is on track to have its

Conference Session

WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Kerry E Patterson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

introducing these concepts in the freshman year, students will be able to apply the skills they develop inIndex Terms – FYEE course, Human-centered design, future projects throughout their tenure as an undergraduateInteractive design, Sustainable design, Engineering design student and into their career as an engineer.process OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION To improve student outcomes at the Raymond B. JonesWhile engineering problem-solving utilizes concepts from College of

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Veterans

other resources as needed  Career Counseling and resources to help students secure internships in industry  Mentoring and research opportunities with faculty  A supportive community of peers, faculty and staff  ScholarshipsApproach to Address Working withUnderrepresented Organizations Continued –Corporate Funding Model for a Bridge Program  This approach is based on “best practice” from STEM programs across the nation. The requested funds will be used for staff support and other program costs.Alumni Mentoring Program  Our DDC worked with local Cleveland Engineering Society and University Alumni office to identify potential Mentors  We invited students to attend based on faculty/staff recommendation and

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Lauren Woods

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Biomedical

teaching development(TD) programs is the Longitudinal Study of Future STEM Scholars (Connolly et al., 2016),which studied graduate students from three large institutions. The goal of this work was toanswer the question “What are the short- and long-term effects of TD programs on doctoralstudents’ teaching-related skills, knowledge, attitudes, and career choices?” The three mostimportant results are captured in the executive summary: “1) TD during the doctoral programhad positive, significant effects for all participants, including those who do not take positions inacademia after graduating. 2) Participating in TD programs during the doctoral program had noeffect on students’ time to degree completion, which was six years on average. 3) For

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington ; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Biomedical

. Caspi is interested in ways by which universal design, collaborative commons and cooperation can challenge and transform computing disciplines and technology design.Dr. Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington Dr. Steele is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. She received her BS in engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and MS and PhD in mechanical en- gineering from Stanford University. She leads the Ability & Innovation Lab, dedicated to designing new tools and techniques to improve human ability through engineering, and also a leader of AccessEngineer- ing to enable individuals with disabilities to pursue careers in engineering. Dr. Steele previously

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kory J. Goldammer, Richland College; Brian Morgan Fleming, Richland College; Roderick R. Crowder, Richland College; Ralph S. Wiser, Richland College; Esraa Elanany, Richland College

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Manufacturing

design, part tolerances,CAD modeling, file conversion, and printer operation.There is a consensus that increasing access to higher education opportunities is necessary todecrease income disparity over the next decade. Contained within this objective is a desire toexpanded access to educational pathways and careers in the areas of Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).4 In addition, the strength and vibrancy of the USeconomy relies on knowledge-intensive jobs staffed by well-trained individuals who drivediscovery and development of new technologies. Without these career avenues, individuals willface a lower standard of living as income disparity increases.5 To provide this workforce trainingservice, many educational institutions

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristal Monet Johnson, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

and Rescue at TexasA&M University, since 9/11, robots have been used in 49 disasters in 17 countries. 24 of thosedisasters used UGVs- with the majority using the robot models from 9/11. [3]. Giving studentsthe opportunity to familiarize themselves with the controls, purpose, and design of USAR’sincorporates real world applications. Regardless of a students after high school career choicethey have a usable technological skill. The military, urban planners, law enforcement, andmunicipal safety personal use a variety of USAR’s to collect data, bombs, bodies, and pictures ofunknown impassable areas. [4]Robotics and Automation Texas High School CourseThe first author teaches Robotics and Automation at a Texas High School Career Academy

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Helene Finger P.E., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and programThe Program for Engineering Excellence for Partner Schools (PEEPS) is a NSF S-STEMscholarship program, and was inspired by the Posse Foundation1. At the California Polytechnic(“Cal Poly”) State University, we wished to create a program in which underrepresented studentsin engineering receive significant financial aid (up to $10k for at least 4 years) and a network ofclassmates, faculty, and staff to support them throughout their college career. Our term andacronym, “PEEPS,” captures the idea of a “posse,” “family” or “my peoples” as a group thatsupports and cares for one another.Our primary goal is to recruit, retain, and graduate academically talented, financially needystudents2 from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Peter Bermel, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

* Explaining key physical effects influencing selective thermal emitters in order to achieve high performance thermophotovoltaic systemsDr. Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education. In 2008 he was awarded an NSF CAREER award for learner-centric, adaptive cyber-tools and cyber-environments using learning analytics. He leads a major NSF-fundedprojectcalled Deep Insights Anytime, Anywhere (http://www.dia2.org) to characterize the impact of NSF and other federal investments in the area of STEM education. He also serves as co-PI for the Network forComputationalNanotechnology (nanoHUB.org) that serves hundreds

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Laggini Fiore, Temple University; Shawn Patrick Fagan, Temple University; David Brookstein, Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Through a Course Redesign InitiativeBackgroundThere have been myriad studies that have examined factors that contribute to student retention inengineering programs. These studies have helped guide efforts in implementing effectivestrategies to increase student retention, persistence, and degree completion. Two common themesrelated to engineering retention that have emerged from the literature are individual andinstitutional factors. Individual factors can be summed up as aptitude, pre-college preparation,academic performance, affective factors, personality traits, and satisfaction; while institutionalfactors include academic engagement, academic and career advising, environmental and socialdynamics, and climate

Conference Session

Understanding the Discipline of Engineering

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #19829Work in Progress: Signature Pedagogies in Engineering - Surface StructureDr. John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University John Tingerthal joined the Construction Management faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2007 and was appointed as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow. His engineering career spans a variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. He earned his Doctorate in Education and is currently the Associate Chair of the Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental

Conference Session

Technical Session 2d

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Si Jung Kim, UNLV; Yi Liu; Zenan Yu; Hyoung J Cho, University of Central Florida; Lei Zhai, NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida; Jayan Thomas, University of Central Florida

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section

. Zenan YuProf. Hyoung J Cho, University of Central Florida Hyoung Jin Cho is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Uni- versity of Central Florida. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2002, MS and BS in Materials Engineering from Seoul National University in 1991 and 1989, respec- tively. He was a recipient of NSF CAREER award in 2004. His main research interest is in the develop- ment of microscale actuators, sensors and microfluidic components based on micro- and nanotechnology.Dr. Lei Zhai, NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central FloridaProf. Jayan Thomas, University of Central Florida Dr. Jayan Thomas is an associate

Conference Session

Technical Session 3b

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Kenan William Pretzer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ali O. Shaban, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ian Hellman-Wylie, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Joey Navarro, Cal Poly SLO

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Pacific Southwest Section

thecurriculum in its existing power electronic and power system courses. These initiatives expandthe power systems laboratory curriculum to include a series of protection experiments. Thenewly-proposed set of laboratory experiments utilizes microprocessor-based protective relays togive students hands-on experience in power system protection. The experiments drive learningoutcomes which incorporate the theory and practice necessary for technical careers in today’spower industry. This paper presents an overview of the content and learning outcomes of theexperiments, in addition to initial student performance.IntroductionThe growing density of distributed energy resources (DERs) in utility circuits calls for newconsiderations in circuit planning and

Collection

2016 ERC

Authors

Keith Roper

and facilities of a Center  Bold yet achievable• Frontier investigations across and/or within disciplines (“Transformative”, “Grand Challenges”)  Legacy• Promote organizational linkages capitalizing on cyberinfrastructure  Partnerships• Integrative learning and discovery for (U.S.) students  Broad set of career paths• Engage and develop nation’s talent, including groups underrepresented in STEM research and education  Diverse STEM workforce• Foster science/engineering in service to society  Knowledge Transfer, new research areas, instrumentation, technologies Example: I/UCRC Pre-‐competitive Research Portfolio: cooperative ly defined & funded on shared value Ideas, Industry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Kevin J. Ketchman; Rebekah Burke P.E., Arizona State University; Roksana Mahmud, Clemson University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; brad allenby, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-Gilbert Community College.Prof. brad allenby, Arizona State UniversityProf. Amy E. Landis, Clemson University Dr. Landis joined Clemson in June 2015 as the Thomas F. Hash ’69 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Development. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. She began her career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, after having obtained her PhD in 2007 from the University of Illinois at Chicago under the supervision of Dr. Thomas L. Theis. She has developed a research program in sustainable engineering of bioproducts. Her research ranges from design of systems based on industrial ecology and byproduct

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa G. Kuhn, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Undergraduate Engineering Outreach 1MotivationWhen undergraduate engineering students participate in various forms of community outreachthrough an ambassador-style group, the mission is often to promote engineering and engineering-related careers to K-12 students and their families, and increase interest in engineering amonghistorically underserved populations. Yet, the preparation and delivery of outreach activities mayalso impact the undergraduate students. In this Work in Progress paper we present the earlyfindings of a project seeking to identify common practices among university-based, ambassadorprograms, with a view to informing communities of researchers and practitioners. We exploredthree questions [1]: (1) What similarities and differences are

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 21: Student Grades and Feedback

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26719Work in Progress - The GPA Trajectories of Engineering StudentsMr. Hassan Ali Al Yagoub, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hassan Al Yagoub is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research in- terests include diversity & inclusion, students’ persistence, advising and mentoring, engineering career pathways, and school-to-work transition of new engineers. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to beginning his doctoral

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William H Guilford, University of Virginia; Meg Keeley M.D.; Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia; Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

across-the-board gains in everyaspect of ability, but most so in “Learn new things,” “Empathize,” “Communicate,” and“Document technical matters.” Each of these had more than double the effect size of the nextmost affected task – “Identify a need.” This is especially interesting because needs identificationis not only a primary goal of our program, but also a goal of NIBIB R25 programs in general[11].To broaden impactThe inaugural year of our program showed where there is room for improvement with secondcohort. The first of these improvements, already enacted, is to urge students to apply who do notconsider themselves to be pre-med. This did indeed change the spectrum of career intentions inour next cohort. We are also requiring Scholars to

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Lori Nelson, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Ann Vallie; Josh Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Teri Ann Allery; Karl Haefner, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

math, offering Statway and Quantway as alternative developmentalcourse sequences that progress students “to and through” their college mathematicssequence. Statway and Quantway utilize a non-traditional intuitive problem-based andcollaborative learning pedagogy. Statway and Quantway Pathways engage students inthe statistical and quantitative reasoning concepts increasingly seen as more relevant tomany students’ educational and career goals than those in the traditional algebraicsequence (Huang 2018). Although there is nothing completely new under the sun, thisteaching and learning methodology puts several components together in a homogenousclassroom operation. Essentially it's answering that collective student question, “am Iever going to use

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joseph C. Tise, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

do not receive detailedfeedback on style and form. While surveys of recent graduates and engineering department heads support thecontention that these approaches are preparing engineers to write, another survey of industrymanagers refutes that contention. In 2012, an ASME survey of 590 early career engineers foundthat 75 percent assessed their own preparation of engineering writing as sufficient or strong [6].In that same ASME study, a survey of 42 heads of mechanical engineering departments acrossthe United States found that 65 percent viewed their communication programs as strong orsuccessful at preparing engineering students to communicate. In contrast, that same ASME studyconducted a survey of 647 industry supervisors and found

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 11: Leadership and Collaborations in Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maria Lilley, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #25584Work in Progress: Exploring the Attributes of a Prototypical Leader AsViewed by Undergraduate Engineering StudentsProf. Carmen Maria Lilley, University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Lilley’s research interests in engineering education focus on professional development of engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, she is interested in the nuances of how the intersection of race/ethnicity with gender affects professional development in the area of leadership and the long term career trajectory of an individual. Her other research interests are focused on syntheses of low

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Paul Licato, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

one two-hour laboratory session eachweek. Following training, students are given access to the department maker space, whichfeatures 3-D printers, circuit fabrication stations, and hand and power tools. Approximately 50%of the lecture topics in the course provide a survey of biomedical engineering careers paths andour curriculum, and the remaining lecture topics relate to the design project. These includepresentations covering computer-aided drawing, electric circuits, cardiovascular physiology, andengineering standards. Laboratory activities provide practice in developing skills in usingSolidWorks (Dassault Systemes), making electrical measurements, fabricating circuits, and using3-D printers. Students work in pairs on the term design

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

the undergrads to be creative and to share their experienceswith K-12 students. All of our undergrads are great role models, and this is a chance to introduce K-12 students to technical areas and careers that they might have not considered. It is also an exercisein problem-based learning. Undergrads must decide what they need to learn, then figure out how tolearn it and then how to teach the material. Our undergraduate students also have the opportunity topractice communication skills with people who possess little technical knowledge. In addition, theyalso have to work in a group setting, towards a common goal and they have to critically assess theirown performance, as well as the performance of others.The project has the following

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech; Scott W Case, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Natasha Smith, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive ped- agogical practices, environmental, ethics and humanitarian engineering, and non-traditional knowledge transfer. Homero has been recognized as a Fulbright scholar and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society.Natasha Smith, Virginia Tech Natasha is the Director of Enrollment Management for the College of Engineering as well as an under- graduate academic and career advisor for General Engineering students. These dual roles allow Natasha the unique opportunity to

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando Sanguinette Hoilett, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Asem Farooq Aboelzahab, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Erica A. Lott, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

careers, research isclear that providing students autonomy in their learning environment fosters collaboration andstudent-driven learning [8]–[10]. After completing their chosen subcomponents, students thencombined their parts in order to create the completed circuit. Attendance is voluntary and is notfactored into students’ grades. The lessons are developed by the Graduate Teaching Assistant(GTA) and are complete with step-by-step instructions. An example circuit is shown in Figure 1.The remaining lessons can be found in an online repository [11].Surveys were distributed to students at the end of the semester. Survey questions were pairedsuch that we could compare students’ assessment of #FunTimesWithTheTA with that of thenormal course. We

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

to prepare them for careers in industry. Leaders of other engineering studentorganizations, summer camp counselors, and college ambassadors are invited to participate in thesecond leadership workshop with the peer mentors. A team of staff plan activities andpresentations with input from the students. Past topics of this workshop include intergenerationalcommunication, cultural awareness, DiSCÓ leadership styles, personality type assessments, andconflict resolution. Many of these workshops have been supported by industry partners, and theyhave sent representatives to help deliver some of the activities. Once the leadership trainings are completed, there a number of ways for mentors to getinvolved in the organization. The most popular

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. LaShan Simpson, Mississippi State University; Ed Dechert, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

means that there is a need tofurther emphasize these kinds of skills early in higher education curricula so that students cangrasp the importance of these skills in the beginning of their academic career and long beforestarting their professional career [2]. In an effort to train senior biomedical engineering studentsto be more effective writers we adopted a two-stage approach that began with first training theprofessors to effectively teach students to be better writers (Maroon Institute for WritingExcellence) then employing two strategies: Writing-to-Learn and “Scaffolding” Writing in thecourse to develop our students into effective writers (Figure 1). Figure 1. Flowchart of Intervention to Improve Effective Writing SkillsMaroon