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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

William M. Clark; Anthony G. Dixon; David DiBiasio

tools used.The assessment program includes a balance of formative and summative measurements,and qualitative and quantitative analyses. Results from the first year data collection willbe discussed. These cover comparison of student comprehension of basic fundamentals,performance on open-ended problem solving, communication skills, and attitudes andsatisfaction with group work and chemical engineering. IntroductionEngineering education in the United States today faces many challenges including: (1)attracting students with a diversity of backgrounds, learning styles, and pre-collegepreparations to engineering careers, (2) maintaining interest and motivation during a four-year undergraduate education, while at

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

John R. Williams; Dr. Martin Pike

questions that should be asked are offered for the candidates at every level of theprocess. While this paper discusses the Purdue University tenure process, these keys should beadaptable to other schools and universities.The authors have written two previous papers on the topic, and this paper completes the trilogy,on a successful note. However, even failure to achieve promotion and tenure should be seen assimply another opportunity, and can be utilized as a tool toward career development. IntroductionThe authors have presented two papers in previous sessions1,2 dealing with mentoring and theprocess of promotion and tenure. This paper completes the story of a successful tenure andpromotion effort. Each of

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie G. Adams; Karan L. Watson

contributors in team ventures. This article will chronicle the evolution of teams, the emergence of teams in highereducation and the expectations for engineering faculty members with regards to teamwork. Thisinformation will be beneficial for new engineering faculty as they embark on a new career wherethe infrastructure is changing.Introduction In recent years, organizations in the United States have searched for ways to improvetheir overall effectiveness. No topic has garnered more discussion as an option than that ofteams. The results from the use of teams are numerous. Teams are often recognized as aneffective way to manage change, improve overall effectiveness, reduce costs, increaseproductivity and increase employee satisfaction

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea (Lili) Lidia Castillo, Arizona State University; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

graduating with an engineeringdegree [1], [2], [4], [6], [7] and career certainty [8]. To address research questions regardingstudents’ engineering role identity, researchers have been using the survey measure “I see myselfas an engineer” to represent students’ holistic view of their identity as engineers [2], [4], [6], [9],[10]. However, there are debates among researchers concerning the use of a single-item measureto capture complex and abstract psychological or affective concepts such as engineering roleidentity (e.g., [11], [12], [13]). Specifically, some arguments against using single-item measuresare that they lack depth and provide limited insights into the abstract constructs of interest.Additionally, single-item measures cause concern for

Conference Session

Institutional inclusion: Advancing equity and belongingness in engineering education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Diversity

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

of higher education remains underrepresented in the literature, this paper alsohighlights the need for more studies in this area.Mentorship is an important topic in STEMM education due to its role in a student’s professionalformation. Defined as “a professional, working alliance in which individuals work together overtime to support the personal and professional growth, development, and success of the relationalpartners through the provision of career and psychosocial support,” mentorship may “enhancestudent outcomes, experiences, and retention” and “help with workforce development byincreasing access, equity, and inclusion in STEMM” [1]. A mentorship relationship can lastanywhere from three months to a lifetime and is most effective when

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahjah Marie Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Mark Okoth Onyango, University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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to students'performance in campus environment [7]. Essentially, how students perceive the culture withinSTEM and their belonging within that culture is not contingent but does correlate with facultysupport through interactions during their academic careers [8]. As a result of this correlation,students describe feelings such as hostility and lack of caring when characterizing the instructor-student relationship [9]. Report from previous studies shows that there is still negative form ofinteraction between faculty and students like discrimination from instructors [10]. This reckoninghas allowed scholars to conclude that there is a beneficial connection between facultyrelationships and student’s self-efficacy and their persistence in STEM

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

;).Who is in a makerspace?Makerspaces are often staffed by university and students representing varies degrees of studentrun experiences. Student staff are inherently important in the culture and operations of thesespaces (Andrews and Boklage, under review). Despite this recognized importance, little isknown about how these student staff are recruited and hired to work in these spaces.Importance of mentorsStudents hired in makerspaces provide the opportunity serve as peer mentors in the space. Recentresearch outlines domains peer mentors can support including: psychological and emotionalsupport, goal setting and career path support, academic subject knowledge support, existence of arole model. (Ogle, Bolding, Lloyd, and Wade, 2020

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Kimberly A. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; John K. Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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consistsprimarily of adult learners with a majority of them either military veterans or still serving in themilitary. The research was conducted in various undergraduate courses that historically havepresented greater challenges to students, such as statics, dynamics, digital circuit design, andaerodynamics. The research supports engineering education and the support interventionsinvestigated have potential to increase persistence in the associated engineering disciplines. Theprogram also offers professional development to the peer leaders who are recruited fromprevious course offerings and participate in peer leader training to best support other students intheir acclimation to engineering and commitment to engineering career pathways. Initial yearone

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Henry Louie, Seattle University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Scarleth Vanessa Vasconcelos, Villanova University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

in Table 5 show that participants found the workshop relevant with practicalstrategies for expanding/enhancing electricity and sustainable business education. In the firstoffering of this workshop, participants had asked for more opportunities for interaction. Thus,we are pleased that in this offering, all participants agreed or strongly agreed that they weregiven such opportunities. Most participants said that the workshop improved their understandingof skills and experiences that students need to pursue careers in electricity access although theresults show that there is room for improvement in this area since 8 participants were neutral ordisagreed.Table 5 Participant Responses about Workshop

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Benjamin Z. Dymond, Northern Arizona University; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Joshua T. Hewes P.E., Northern Arizona University; Robin Tuchscherer, Northern Arizona University; Rebekah Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

manuals, textbooks, or a NCEES FEpractice exam. A start-up style question is defined as one that is given at the beginning of a classto help review past topics and reinforce foundational concepts to students. The start-up questionsin this study were brief, presented at the beginning of a class period as a quiz, and served to bothreview previous material and provide immediate student feedback related to their performance.This type of FE-style start-up quiz review was incorporated in classes that occurred earlier in astudents’ career, typically prior to their senior year. Furthermore, this style of reviewincorporated FE topics continuously throughout the term, rather than solely at the end of thecourse. The goal was to help students become

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, and diverse strategies used by universities [1].Craney et al. [2] surveyed 465 undergraduate research participants from varied disciplines andbackgrounds, discovering high satisfaction and significant gains in professional development,deeper subject understanding, and better preparedness for graduate studies and careers. Similarly,Lopatto [3] found that 85% of UR participants in science continued to postgraduate education,with those not pursuing further studies reporting lesser gains. Haddad and Kalaani [4] introduceda model to integrate research into traditional curriculums via summer workshops and designatedcourses, aiming to boost participation through the creation of an Undergraduate Research Office.Lopatto's further research [5

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mollie Petersen; Emily Fitzpatrick; Chloe Mann; Jessica Deters

both technical expertise and interculturalcompetence. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) emphasizes abroad education by promoting global awareness for career success, aligning with national callsfor engineering students to develop intercultural competence [1]. Employers seek graduates whocan work effectively with colleagues and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, a critical formany domestic and international projects [2]. Thus, fostering intercultural competence inengineering students is essential for their professional development.While study abroad experiences have traditionally enhanced students’ intercultural competence,engineering students often face barriers such as financial constraints and rigid

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Randy Hurd; Sulahb Khadka; Yudi Lewis; Alicia Christensen; Dustin Grote

for a wide range of possible STEM fields, that count towardgeneral education if the students decide to change majors, or both. The program will be deliveredin a controlled space to facilitate an environment where students will have specialized support –from instructors, mentors, and tutors – to support them in learning and processing the contentbeing delivered. The program will have 30-40 students who will participate in two courses thatwill provide a head start on an education in the engineering and/or technology fields. In addition,students will participate in several career exploration activities and presentations that willintroduce them to the details of college life and the benefits of attending college. Theseadditional activities will

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Xiaoqi Feng, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Hanna Aarnio, School of Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Julia Sundman, School of Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maija Taka, Aalto University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marko Keskinen, Aalto-yliopisto/Elektroniikan, tietoliikenteen

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addition, studies on students’ experiences ingraduate programs stress that interdisciplinary graduate students often struggle to developpositive senses of identity, belonging, and motivation necessary for pursuing interdisciplinarywork as early-career academics [25], [26], [27]. They are challenged to understand and integratediscipline-based expectations of Ph.D.s [15] and to find and sustain the kinds of collaborativeinterdisciplinary experiences necessary for their persistence in interdisciplinary engineering anddesign careers, often with little support [9], [17], [26], [28], [29]. These barriers suggest that weneed to develop more robust understandings first of how students conceptualize interdisciplinarywork, which in turn can help inform

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York at Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

throughout the process. A previous assignment designed for thesepurposes required students to research teamwork and write a 5-page essay on it during the firstfew weeks of their college career. This assignment failed to convey the true importance ofteamwork skills and the relevance to their own teaming situation, resulting in the sense that itwas only busy work assigned to satisfy the general education requirement. The main objectivesof the new assignment are to improve both cognition, or the core mental processes required forproductive teamwork, and metacognition which involves empowering individuals and teams tomonitor, evaluate, and adjust their cognitive strategies; the result ultimately contributing to thedevelopment of effective team skills

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

Authors

David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering from Roger Williams University. Her research interests include developing professional skills for engineering students and understanding mathematics barriers that exist within engineering.Mr. James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University I’ve been an Academic and Career advisor for first-year engineering students for nine years. I help first-year engineering students develop their career goals and set off on academic trajectories to help them achieve those goals.Mr. Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic

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

Authors

Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University; Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Sara Kern, Pennsylvania State University

across the badge.Each topic is based on an actual problem or current issue in engineering that the student mayencounter during their academic career. These themes are: • Renewable Energy Sources • 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) • Artificial Intelligence • Fluid Mechanics (anything from fuel flow to stormwater run-off) • Human-Machine InterfaceThese themes were chosen because they are major areas of research for the College ofEngineering, meaning that there is an excellent chance that students will do either in-lab or fieldresearch on one of them before they graduate.Once a student completes all required modules successfully, they are awarded the badge throughthe College of Engineering’s badge system. Students can post

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

Authors

Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Gisella Lamas-Samanamud, University of Kentucky - Paducah extended campus; Heather Beem, Ashesi University; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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Diversity

around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitativeand quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationallybased research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28WIP: Survey Validation to Enable Investigating Community Cultural Wealth in Engineering Students’ First Year Experiences (FYE)IntroductionFirst-year curricula typically include a variety of foundational concepts and skills and in manycases, students have the opportunity to work in teams in a project/inquiry-based learningenvironment. The first year is also a unique time in students’ lives when they

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2023 CIEC

Authors

John Irwin

participants U.P. wide impacted by COVID-19 to transition to high-skill, high-wage employment and career pathways. The grant is part of a$17.8 million competitive grant awarded to Michigan Department of Labor and EconomicOpportunity (LEO) by the U.S. Department of Education. Michigan Tech, Manufacturing andMechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Department will use the funds to support theseindividuals, resulting in industry-recognized credential attainment and reduced educational debt.Partnerships with eight local companies resulted in 40+ employees participating in fluid powertraining to date as part of this 2-year project. The introduction to fluid power components andsystems is 20 hours, run as two sessions (4) hours per day for one week to

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

several reasons.Experiential learning allows students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in classrooms toreal-world scenarios. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a more holisticunderstanding of electrical engineering concepts. Electrical engineering involves practical skillssuch as circuit design, troubleshooting, and equipment operation. Experiential learning providesstudents with hands-on opportunities to develop these skills, making them better prepared for thechallenges they may face in their careers. Real-world projects and experiments often presentunexpected challenges. Experiential learning encourages students to develop problem-solvingabilities by requiring them to troubleshoot and find solutions on the spot

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2 - Personal Situations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enas Aref, Western Michigan University; Dina Idriss-Wheeler, University of Ottawa; Julia Hajjar, University of Ottawa

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

, andprogram attrition further exacerbate the challenges faced by graduate students, impacting theirwell-being [18]. Having a supportive supervisor along with departmental or faculty support canmitigate emotional exhaustion [18]. In Canada, it has been reported recently that graduatestudents are facing serious financial challenges, largely due to limited funding available fromboth institutions and funding agencies [18]. This further adds to the stress and anxiety that manyearly-career academics face and highlights the reality of the many challenges faced by graduatestudents on a daily basis, not including the added element of experiencing grief.Despite the substantial impact of grief and traumatic events on academic performance, researchon grief and

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2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Steven B. Zwickel

YOU DEVELOP AN OUTREACH PROGRAM?The Outreach Program Creation ProcessI. Create kit to accomplish purpose(s) and meet audience needs A. Set clear goals 1. Purpose There is no point in doing outreach if you don’t have clear goals. The main purposes of the K–12 Engineering Outreach Program are to showcase new technology and to discuss educational and career opportunities in engineering disciplines. Another important goal of the program is to encourage children (especially girls and minority group members, to stay with math and science in school, even when the subject matter becomes complex and when other activities seem more

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jeffrey S. Burmeister; Louise Stark

and Mathematics Conference,whose goal is to introduce young women in grades 6 through 12 to a variety of diverse andchallenging careers, and encourage their interest in science and mathematics. These one hourbioengineering workshops typically involve a brief introduction followed by a hands-on portion.A description of the objectives and design of the workshops, student feedback, andrecommendations for future direction for improving their impact on student learning andappreciation of bioengineering are reported.BackgroundThe Annual San Joaquin County Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in Science and MathematicsConference is held in early October at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Thisconference is sponsored by the University of the

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Cheng Chen; Jose Valdovinos; Frank Sanchez; Nelly Avramova; Hector Santillano; Robert Hartsock

SFSU to provide student researchers with meaningful research experiences andprepare them for engineering careers; 2) develop learning modules on earthquake engineeringand involve student researchers into state-of-the-art earthquake engineering research so as toprepare them for their future more advanced degrees; 3) provide student researchersopportunities to participate and present at engineering conferences.Challenges for Engaging Students into Research ActivitiesLaboratory experiments play a critical role in earthquake engineering research. Devastatingstructural damages and loss of human lives in recent earthquakes in Christchurch New Zealand5and Tohoku Japan6 call for advances in research on seismic resilient infrastructures

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Taufik Taufik; Dale Dolan

, the project will sharpenstudents’ practical skills required by industry which are often not being taught to students as partof the curriculum. This, in turn, will help students in pursuing their career in the powerelectronics industry due to the skills learned from the project which match current demands fromthe power electronics industry. The project will also enforce students to learn beyond circuitdesign by incorporating one modern and widely used power electronic application as the finaldeliverable of the project. Consideration was taken such that the complexity of the project shouldbe appropriate for an undergraduate level course. Detailed description of the project along withpreliminary results of student’s assessment on the project

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2013 GSW

Authors

Raj Desai

# of Students in Online Classes 91 109 114 127program completion rotation cycleTable 2 – Enrollment Results SummaryRegular evening classes had enrollments of 12 to 20 students. Online courses have enrollmentsof 25 to 40 students. Informal survey of students has indicated that online courses have allowedmore students to continue their education. Students with associate degrees need four-yeardegrees to move into management positions. Online education allows them to keep their job andpursue higher education, so they can move up in their careers. Many of our students have movedinto better positions with their current employers after they graduated. Other students with

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Christi L. Patton; Daniel W. Crunkleton; John M. Henshaw; Douglas Jussaume; Robert L. Strattan

.). Immediate feedback is provided during the question and answer period of thepresentations. Written comments and oral questioning encourage the students to analyzetheir engineering approach and explore the concepts of continuous improvement. Thelevel of assessment is unbiased and comprehensive. Consistently scoring average orexcellent indicates that the students have met the industrial standards of competency inthese areas. It is very gratifying to both students and faculty to have such clear andconcise feedback on their performance.ConclusionChallenge X has been an excellent opportunity for TU students to learn more about thework they will be doing in their future careers and participate in leading-edgetechnological development addressing

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Christi L. Patton

$13 million [1]. Twenty-two years later, the land looks essentially the same andmost of the money spent has been for additional studies rather than remediation. In June,2004, Governor Brad Henry signed a bill authorizing the state of Oklahoma to spend $5million to buy out homeowners in the area. This will be applied to homeowners withyoung children and is expected to be used to relocate one hundred families. Significantfunds still have not been allocated for remediation.Introduction to Chemical Engineering Course The University of Tulsa course catalog describes the introductory class forfreshmen studying Chemical Engineering as: Overview of the chemical engineering curriculum, professionalism, career opportunities, and

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Viacheslav Adamchuk; Gwen Nugent; Bradley Barker; Neal Grandgenett

-17.81 23.89 -2.98 15 .009Supplemental impact measurement instruments are now under development to assess long-termprogram impacts, including youth career selection. Experimental designs involving the use ofcontrol groups are also been employed to provide more definitive conclusions regardingintervention impacts and effectiveness.SummaryImproving STEM education is a national challenge, and the Robotics and GPS/GIS in 4-H:Workforce Skills for the 21st Century project has been initiated to help meet that challenge andto provide a non-formal education experience for 11-15 year old youth to encourage theirconsideration of STEM areas for their future academic and post-graduate careers. Use ofrobotics, GPS, and GIS technologies

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas Mulinazzi; Steven Schrock

, received a grade of fifty on two otherassignments, and a grade of eighty-seven on one assignment. He attended fifteen of the45 class periods. How did he expect to receive a passing grade?Many students, who do not do well in engineering classes, need to have a job or want tohave a job. Students can either take a full load of courses and work a few hours or work20 to 40 hours and take a lighter load of courses. Landis in his book, StudyingEngineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career states, (3) “If you must work whilegoing to school, how can you achieve a reasonable balance between the two? A way tomanage your study and work loads is to follow the „60 Hour Rule‟ developed by Dr.Mulinazzi”. (3) Many of our engineering students have worked in high