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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Mathematics: Mathematics instruction was designed to reduce loss in proficiency during the summer and support the 3D modeling and app development curriculum. Topics included geometry, mathematics tricks and shortcuts, division, exponents, square roots and logic. Entrepreneurship: Participants were introduced to entrepreneurial ventures through topics like marketing, financing, business models and visits from local technology entrepreneurs. Final Project: In the fourth week, participant teams were asked to develop an entrepreneurial venture. The teams brainstormed and refined a concept that integrated an app, a 3D model, business plan and a website or social media page. Ventures ideated were a) Customized key chain with GPS locator, b) Online

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

going offof the track and not having used any parts of a commercially available hovercraft in the design.The hovercraft could only be powered by a battery. For the research component, students wereasked to review the literature on the history of hovercrafts and provide a brief summary of themajor milestones in their evolution.Program ImplementationA total of 16 middle (grades 7-8) and 20 high school (grades 9-12) students participated in theengineering design course over a four month period. The high school class consisted of 70% malesand 30% females while the middle school class was composed of 69% males and 31% females.The course began with an introduction of the five steps (ask, imagine, plan, create and improve)involved in the EDP. Each

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 11: Leadership and Collaborations in Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

thinking involves considering holistic approaches toproblem-solving that understand and analyze the complexity of various elements and theirinterrelationships in the overall ecosystem (McKenna, Froyd, & Litzinger, 2014). Strategicthinking is the ability to create a plan of action to achieve the desired vision and act upon theother ways of thinking (Warren et al., 2014).Guided by this framework, the research question addressed by the study is: What is the factor structure that captures futures, values, systems, and strategic thinking associated with interdisciplinary engineering education research?Research MethodsInstrument DevelopmentThe survey instrument (see Appendix) was developed through iterative construction andvalidation

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Ayman Ali, Rowan University; Parth Bhavsar, Rowan University; Seri Park, Villanova University; Kakan C. Dey, West Virginia University

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Civil Engineering

. Dr. Bhavsar received his Ph.D. degree in 2013 and his M.S. degree in 2006 from Clemson University. His Ph.D. dissertation focused on development of an evaluation framework for connected vehicle technology supported alternative fuel vehicles. Dr. Bhavsar also has three years of experience in the private sector in developing transportation engineering and planning solutions, specifically traffic micro-simulation projects.Dr. Seri Park, Villanova University Seri Park, PhD, PTP, is an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Villanova University. She is serving as a member of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the CEE Department. She is also the faculty advisor of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

% 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2016 Figure 4: Percent of REU participants from underrepresented groups in engineering (women, Hispanic, African American)Long Term Assessment of the ProgramThe REU program was and continues to be evaluated in a number of ways: online pre-REU andpost-REU surveys were conducted to assess the expectations of the students, their opinions andbeliefs about engineering, graduate school and research and their level of satisfaction withdifferent aspects of the program. This provides short-term data on student satisfaction with theprogram organization, as well as any changes in their opinions and plans immediately uponcompletion of the program. Yet, one of the

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Margaret Ducharme, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (b) Students will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data with the use of computer applications current to industry; (c) Students will demonstrate an ability to design and apply creativity in the design of engineering systems, components and process; (d) Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty; (e) Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (f) Students will demonstrate an

Conference Session

Engineering Literacy: Champions of Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Briber, University of Maryland, College Park; Romel D Gomez P.E., University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

stated by theCommittee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages of the National Academy ofEngineering: “To be capable, confident participants in our technology-dependent society,citizens must know something about how engineering and science, among other factors, lead tonew technologies.” [1]. This lead to an expectation that the new GenEd program at UMD wouldinclude engineering as an equal partner in planning and implementation along with the rest of theuniversity.The A. James Clark School of Engineering at UMD now participates actively in the I-Series,Scholarship in Practice, Natural Sciences and Diversity components of the GenEd program. TheI-Series courses are a signature component of GenEd at UMD. The I-Series program covers

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

. While this course uses active learning approaches and team projects, the scope of theircontents distinguish them from similar courses that seek to achieve improved graduation andretention rates. For instance, in this course, soft skills such as technical writing, use of Excel,developing an individual academic plan of study, cooperative education, internships, culturaldiversity, quality, safety, and ethics are covered. Basic technical skills covered include math,mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering technology. The rationale for this course is toexpose students to these subjects and topics before they enroll in core engineering technologycourses such as applied statics.Assessment of learning:While the author plans to conduct this

Conference Session

Engineering in Societal Context

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, University of San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

technology platform ardupilot, and 2) design and build aunique payload for the drone. The course assignments involve designing and building the device(a clear engineering challenge) with the more conceptual work of planning for its integration intopro-social organizational processes (a clear peace and justice challenge). To facilitate thisexploration, we have designed the course to minimize lectures and instead use class time forconversations and collaboration. This will be done through a combination of group discussions,team exercises, and collaborative workshops.This paper, submitted as a work-in-progress, presents the current state of our coursedevelopment. We discuss our learning outcomes, describe our pedagogical approaches, andidentify areas

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Samantha Deokinanan, LSAMP at City College of New York

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International

research and developing potential areas of research in Transportation.This was followed by travel to FDS during the summer for two months (June and July) to workcollaboratively with Faculty and students at UEFS in designing a Comprehensive TransportationSurvey for subsequent online deployment and in-person deployment at the FDS bus terminals(conducted by students at UEFS), the university (UEFS) and in communities across FDS. Figure 1: Google Map of Feira de Santana, with added routes of the buses and terminalsOne approach to address the projected increase in ridership due to population increases is theimplementation of a Bus-Rapid Transit (BRT) system to complement the existing SIT. Theproposed plan for FDS by the municipality includes the

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

rigorousprogramming, maximized participation and attendance, long enough duration, involved parents, andeffectiveness evaluations (McCombs, et al., 2011). Administering effectiveness evaluations to thestudents regarding the teaching style and course load are essential to any intensive-length course todetermine how the students viewed the success of the course and what aspects needed improving. Thebest practices for teaching a summer course according to Kops (2014) are to restructure the course,reconfigure assignments, organize and plan, and maximize support to students. Giordano emphasizedthat for effective time-compressed courses, it is essential to have clearly outlined objectives, enthusiasmand process, active classroom discussion and peer interaction

Conference Session

Experiences of Underrepresented Students in Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Educational Research and Methods

decide on the subject matter to cover inthe PLTL workshops. The two selected subjects were Resume Building and Creation of E-portfolios. They had already received a training on resume building and the creation of e-portfolios, and the goal was to help other LIATS to complete theirs. Two planning sessions wereheld previous to each session to decide on logistics, contents, and practice. Then all the studentsparticipating in the PEARLS Program were equally distributed among the ten peer leaders.Training the leaders was done using a cognitive apprenticeship framework, as it works well withPLTL [13, 14]. PLTL is rooted in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development [2]. Here the PLTLcoordinator models behaviors for the PLTL leader to follow, providing

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

airfoil 63 3418. b) A manufactured wing section with a modified CLARK YH airfoil.Also, Univalle faculty members will open a new “hands-on experience” class focused oncomposite materials manufacturing, by the first semester of 2020. The plan is continuing this 6type of learning procedure [11] and to integrate academic undergraduate or graduate studentgroups to force them solving problems under appropriate guidance but also involving them incollaborative multicultural environment to achieve a simple goal. Thomas and McGregor in 2005[12] emphasized the relevance of this type of interaction.Development of a two crew lightweight sailplane (project AVE)The IDEXA team is

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Engaging the Community through Educational Outreach

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan B. Schuman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Katie Shannon, Missouri S&T

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

have little support or encouragement from home to enter into STEM fields.The goal was to partner with the teachers not only to demonstrate the effectiveness of projectwork, but also provide assistance in completing the tasks. The idea was to guide the teachers inthe use of tools and techniques that could be successfully utilized to engage the students inSTEM related topics and to also learn from them in order to develop best practices.Having a class of middle schoolers complete activities in the classroom or lab would requiremore adult to student interaction when conducting some of the planned experiments, so a reliablepool of volunteers was needed. Partnering with Missouri University of Science and Technology(MS &T) students not only

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Collection

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Christopher Peter Scianna, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

learningefforts have enhanced or detracted from students’ engineering education as a whole incomparison to their non-service learning peers, and if the practices and outcomes of thesesections create new trajectories and plans for students, specifically whether it enhances futureinvolvement in community outreach efforts.IntroductionNortheastern University is a top fifty university [1] located adjacent to the Roxburyneighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Thanks to exponential growth and development overthe last decade, Northeastern has become a landmark within the community. For decades, it hasbeen shaped by its urban backdrop and has recently taken innovative steps to use its status in thecommunity to provide an impactful outreach program. The backbone of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadil Mustafa, California State University, Chico; Shelby Ann Freese

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Industry. As she has plans to remain and be an active member in SWE as a Professional Member, upon graduation in May of 2019. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Impact of "Imagineer Day," an Outreach Program, on K-8 girls and Women in EngineeringAbstractThe Society of Women Engineers at California State University, Chico developed an educationaloutreach program to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to K-8 girlsin 2012. Since then, every year over 200 local K-8th grade students are invited to participate inmultiple hands-on labs that demonstrate basic science and Engineering concepts. The goal of theoutreach program is to get young girls interested in

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Kay Dillon, Michigan State University; Michelle Slattery, Peak Research

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

, IGERT, and I3 grants for the National Science Foun- dation. She is an Extension Services Consultant to the National Center for Women & Information Tech- nology and has helped more than a dozen universities increase recruiting and retention of women in their technology programs with data driven methods and evaluation support. Four of her clients are NCWIT NEXT Award winners for the Extension Services outcomes they achieved. Michelle has an M.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences with Human Factors specialization. Her research interests include the eval- uation of STEM projects and programs, diversity studies, strategic planning, and data visualization. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Jane Huff-Lohmeier, University of Arizona; Amee Jeanette Hennig, University of Arizona; Daniel Lamoreaux M.A., University of Arizona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

schools as the selected applicants,and a few even participated in the program twice. Forty percent of the participants were NativeAmericans and 56% were females. Since the program, teachers have attended approximately 25conferences, several with their students. Program deliverables included a research poster and twoSTEM lesson plans for their classroom – one with indigenous culture embedded into STEMconcepts, and the other based their university research. Additionally, participants received $1500toward classroom supplies to support the RET lesson plans. Outcomes include increased teacherconfidence in performing research, improved laboratory skills, and greater understanding ofSTEM pedagogical development specifically geared toward Native American

Conference Session

Computing Research I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chafic Bousaba, Guilford College

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

browsing capabilities via TOR (The Onion Router), LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHPor Python or Perl) server, Virtual Private Network (VPN) server, and protected browsing viaproxy service. The main goal of this educational project is to leverage the total holisticintegration of open source hardware and software to provide an affordable and portable solutionthat could be promptly deployed in case of an emergency, as a part of an incident response plan(IRP), or in case it is needed for testing purposes. Implementing this project provides valuablehands-on security experience and best practices in network architecture and configuration.Additional security features, both in hardware and software, were added to the single-boardcomputers to add additional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Lorelle A. Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Guy C. Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Kellie H. Raffaelli; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan.Her primary responsibility in that role was to assure the delivery of a curriculum that addressed college-wide educational objectives to prepare students for 21st century careers. In this role Dr. Meadows led the planning, implementation and assessment of the College of Engineering first year program and targeted curriculum development projects. This led to her development as an educational researcher and she now conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of social psychology and engineering education, with specific emphasis on the influence of gender stereotypes in student teams.Dr. Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; Alexandra Emma Lehnes, Manhattan College; Mary Ann Jacobs, Manhattan College; Kathleen Christal Mancuso, Manhattan College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

participants benefit from education participants’ knowledge in developinglesson plans, teaching techniques and classroom management skills. Engineering and education facultywork together to advise the students from both schools. This collaborative environment creates a mutuallearning atmosphere for both students and faculty.7. Provide opportunity to learn about engineering for education studentsThe release of the Next Generation Science Standards in April 2013 has included engineering in K-12curriculum in NYS [15]. However education majors have no education on engineering topics and are notprepared to teach engineering courses. This program provides a unique opportunity for education studentsto learn about engineering and learn how to incorporate

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Pramod Jagan Deore, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India; Jayantrao Bhaurao Patil, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, India

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Continuing Professional Development

Placed1 I prefer to have others Goal Setting Reverse 0.45 0.99 -0.03 1.24 0.01 plan my learning2 I prefer problems for Adaptable Reverse 0.23 1.06 -0.48 1.09 0.00 which there is only one learning solution strategies3 I can deal with the Adaptable Normal 1.02 0.75 1.03 0.73 0.94 unexpected and solve learning problems as they arise strategies4 I feel uncomfortable Adaptable Reverse 0.32 1.05 -0.12 1.02 0.02 under conditions of learning uncertainty strategies5 I am able to

Conference Session

Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G. Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

, fundamental understanding of the characteristics of a successfulprogram is lacking. In addition, longitudinal tracking of participants that evaluate the influenceof the experience on their long-term plans is lacking. In this paper we describe and evaluate our9-year experience with a 10-week summer undergraduate program.MethodsOverall Program Description Page 26.695.5   From 2006 - 2014, a research university in the U.S. Midwest (Illnois Institute ofTechnology) has delivered a 10-week, summer engineering Research Experience forUndergraduate (REU) program. The program focuses on engineering research in theunderstanding and treatment of diabetes and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11309Exploring Military Veteran Students’ Pathways in Engineering EducationDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D.in Educational Research and

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

instructional strategyincluded soft scaffolding with a plan of alternating between “scaffold” and “no scaffold” asnecessary. Research results showed positive student feedback and notable progress in problem-solving activities. Survey responses by participating students showed positive impact of thescaffolding strategy. Also, the students expressed strong interest to further improve theirproblem-solving skills through similar future sessions. The scaffolding case study requiredextensive planning and preparation for the class sessions. In addition, the instructor consideredthe dynamics of non-cognitive factors especially for minorities and small class size. Effectiveinstruction at HBCUs requires more of these pre-planned case studies and/or mini-projects

Conference Session

Learning Through Service

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Sherry Levin, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

studentsand was well known by some faculty. The program gained some traction with the introduction ofa new STEM Coordinator who provided much needed administrative support. Additionally theCommunity Based STEM Program supported the mission and vision of a new College-widestrategic plan that set as one of its goals “to create a boundaryless learning environment andempowering student experience.”In its implementation, the program coordinators encountered many challenges that includedlittle, if any existing network to build on for community programs, constraints in curriculum,overcommitted faculty and lack of administrative support; however, after two years the programsaw some success. It saw improved relations with community partners that led

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University; Gloria Childress Townsend, DePauw University; Dawn Laux, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

involve considerable planning by volunteers. Because the goal is toenable as many female students to attend as possible, the costs are minimal. For locations with astudent chapter of the ACM-W, The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Council onWomen in Computing1, members help with the planning and implementation of the event.Many businesses who are interested in hiring female students with computing experience havean opportunity to serve as a sponsor. The cost of sponsorship, depending upon the level ofsupport, may include one or more complimentary registrations for company representatives, anumber of scholarships for students to defray most of their costs of attending the regional event,recognition of their support on various media, and

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose E. Sanchez P.E., Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory

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Ocean and Marine

hydraulic engineering. Research is conducted primarily in Vicksburg, Miss., with one field location in Duck, NC. As director, Sanchez leads a team of more than 200 researchers, support staff and contractors. He is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating a multi-million dollar research program; developing new and strate- gic research program areas in coastal and hydraulics; and managing physical facilities with a total area of 1.5 million square feet. Ongoing projects range from design guidance to three-dimensional numerical models to produce cutting-edge products for successful coastal and inland water resources management. Prior to his current position, S´anchez served as chief of Asset Management

Conference Session

Novel Student Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Esther W. Gomez, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Manish Kumar, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Chemical Engineering

plans and outcomes, were also obtained. Results indicatedinvolvement in presentations and publications as well as moderate to high ratings of core REUexperiences.A key finding from the study is the clarifying role the REU program played in facilitatingstudents’ graduate school plans; results support REU programs as a refining experience ratherthan a prompting experience for graduate school outcomes. Qualitative analysis of studentinterview data revealed a perceived significant benefit of working collaboratively with otherstudents while engaged in the research experience and an increased and improved understandingof the nature of research. Qualitative analysis of faculty mentor interview data corroborated theperceived benefits of student pairing

Conference Session

Supporting Diversity through Co-curricular Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfen Li, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Danielle Jamie Mai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Elizabeth Horstman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Graduate Studies

Students for the Academic Job Market through a Training Program Inspired by Peer ReviewIntroduction The existence of a gender gap in the STEM fields is very prevalent across universities inthe United States1. According to data collected by the National Science Foundation, from 2002-2012 roughly 40% of doctoral degrees in STEM fields were conferred to women, yet in 2010,women accounted for only 27% of tenure-track assistant professorships in engineering.2 Thislowered representation of women in upper divisions of academia is not due to a lack of interest.The Royal Society of Chemistry in London found in a 2006 survey that 70% of first year femalestudents planned to be in a research career, yet only 37% had that goal by their third