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NSF Grantees Poster Session II
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Evan Taylor, Clemson University; Makayla Headley, Clemson University
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
groupproblem solving. Preliminary results show students are engaged: students are explaining their homeworkproblem solutions to peers, working on teams on homework problem sets, manipulating thephysical models (with guidance) in class. All students completed team contracts and engagedwith their teams effectively to submit assignments. Initial results from graded homeworkproblems indicate that students are confident in their knowledge to complete the problems andin their ability to solve similar problems in the future. Challenges to implementing theseinstructional approaches include timing of class activities, specifically the amount of time thatstudents took to work with the physical models.1.​ IntroductionStatics is one of several sophomore level
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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alyssandra P Navarro, University of Arkansas; Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas
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Diversity
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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)
historically marginalized students, ultimately advancing diversity and equity inbiomedical engineering education.Introduction:Need identification and solution development are two core skills biomedical engineeringstudents must develop during their undergraduate education. While needs identification mayoccur through literature reviews and background research, in-person clinical experience is oftenmore valuable [1], [2]. To increase clinical exposure in the curriculum, we have developed ajunior-level Clinical Observations and Needs Finding course as a prerequisite to the SeniorDesign course. Our course is designated as a service-learning course, requiring students tocomplete immersive clinical visits with local healthcare and industry partners. In a
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Engineering Education in Colonial and Local Contexts (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 8)
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paula Rodrigues Affonso Alves, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba; Renato Alan Bezerra Rodrigues, University of Manitoba
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Diversity
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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity
technology development: an example of an engineering course developed in dialogue with residents of a rural encampment in Southeast BrazilIntroductionEngineering education in the American continent was founded in the late 18th century for militaryand/or colonial specific purposes and embedded in monarch and Christian values1, based on thedoctrine of discovery2, and these relationships continue [1]. Engineering has a clear historicaland political role, as engineers’ work is intrinsically related to the power of the technologies theyproduce, and the structures that re-build the environment around us [2]. Still today, engineeringis used as a vehicle for development and research and plays a key role in ensuring the growth
Conference Session
ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University
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Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
forenhancing student engagement and learning outcomes in engineering education, emphasizing itseffectiveness in fostering deeper understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills [1-3]. Through hands-on, real-world projects, students not only gain technical knowledge but alsodevelop interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills [4], which are essential formodern engineering challenges. Despite its benefits, PBL poses challenges, including timemanagement, resource constraints, and the need for structured guidance [5, 6]. Hmelo-Silver [7]highlighted that without proper scaffolding, students may struggle to balance open-endedexploration with mastering core concepts. Furthermore, student feedback in PBL courses oftenemphasizes the
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Division: Retaining and Developing Women Faculty in STEM
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margaret B. Bailey P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Carol Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology (COS); Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen S. Valentine PE, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering
Transformation Guided by a Multi-Frame Organizational Analysis ApproachAbstractThe goal of an ongoing institutional transformation project (NSF ADVANCE #1209115) at alarge private university (hereafter referred to as LPU) is to increase the representation andadvancement of women STEM faculty widely by removing barriers to resources that supportcareer success and by creating new interventions and resources. An additional goal is to adaptinterventions to address the needs of key subpopulations classified by ethnicity or hearing status.The work of the project, which began in 2012, is to: 1) refine and strengthen targetedinstitutional structures; 2) improve the quality of women faculty’s work lives; 3) aligninstitutional
Conference Session
Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Peter Kuehn, The Urban Institute; Melvin L. Roberts P.E., Camden County College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering
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Diversity
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Engineering Technology
Research Council reviews of technology education content stan- dards developed by the International Technology Education Association. He has degrees in biology and journalism. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Engineering Technician and Technologist WorkforceIntroductionCalls to expand and improve the quality of the U.S. technical workforce have been made in oneform or another for decades. Over the last 10 years, and particularly since the economicdownturn that began in 2008, the urgency of these concerns has grown.e.g., 1 A key worry,expressed by both policy makers and corporate leaders, is that the nation’s status as a worldleader of innovation is slipping. In fact, by some
Conference Session
Supporting Diversity through Co-curricular Programming
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Alexis Y. Williams, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Shawnisha Shonté Hester, University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Diversity
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Graduate Studies
, the scholarship of teaching and learn- ing, mentorship models for undergraduate and graduate students, and professional support of all students, with special emphasis for those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM and beyond. She has en- joyed collaborations with colleagues from multidisciplinary backgrounds toward solving special chal- lenges in teaching and learning. Her ongoing collaborations analyze 1) the experiences of participants in STEM professional development programs for retention and success in academia and 2) similarities, differences, and gaps in the expectations of STEM faculty and students toward successful undergraduate course completion.Ms. Shawnisha Shont´e Hester, University of Maryland
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting
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Diversity
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Civil Engineering
,tacticsIntroductionThe Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK) is defined 1 as "the necessary depthand breadth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of an individual entering thepractice of civil engineering at the professional level in the 21st century." The premise ofthis paper is that, going forward, the CEBOK should include creativity/innovation Page 26.421.2knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs).The reasons for this premise are presented elsewhere2,3,4 and summarized here. Verybriefly, creativity/innovation will be increasingly important for U.S. engineers because offorces such as the Grand Challenges for Engineering; the coming of the Conceptual Age
Conference Session
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Programs & Professional Development for K-12 Teachers
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anthony Steven Brill, New York University; Colin Hennessy Elliott, New York University; Jennifer B. Listman, New York University ; Catherine E Milne, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Dis-tinguished Teaching Award at NYU. In 2004, he was selected for a three-year term as a Senior FacultyFellow of NYU Tandon’s Othmer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. His scholarly activities have in-cluded 3 edited books, 8 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 55 journal articles, and 126 conferencepapers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 17 M.S., and 4 Ph.D. thesis students; 31 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 300 K-12 teachers and 100 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 60 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di-rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of
Conference Session
International Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University
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Diversity
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International
-week course was held in 2015. The evaluation results presentedin this paper are primarily based on the second round results. In the following, the courseconcept will be described more in detail. Afterwards, we will explain the evaluation conceptwe intentionally designed for this course, discuss the evaluation results and will end with afinal summary.Course conceptThe course concept is based on two core course objectives and three instructional tools forcourse delivery and interaction (see figure 1). We will start by explaining the course objec-tives first, followed by a review of the instructional resources.On the one hand the course aims for preparing students for their time in Germany. Based onour and the students’ reported experiences from
Conference Session
Trends in Accreditation and Assessment
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech
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Diversity
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
over a decade-long process4 that engagedstakeholders from across industry and academia. In 1992, ABET President John Prados5 calledfor a paradigm shift in engineering education, noting that while the post-war paradigm shift toengineering science was sorely needed to meet the technological challenges of the day, it leftengineers unprepared for the present-day needs of industry: Few would argue that the engineering science emphasis has not produced graduates with strong technical skills. However, these graduates are not nearly so well prepared in other skills needed for success in today's engineering practice and in the development and management of innovative technology; these include: (1) oral and written
Conference Session
Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University
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Diversity
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Computers in Education Division (COED)
focused on on-line programing development in mathematics and computer science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engaging Rural America in Computer Science: Understanding the Rural Context Abstract In the United States, 1 in 5 people, approximately 66.3 million individuals, live in a rural area. To address the growing need for computing professionals and the need for a computationally literate populace, we need to engage rural learners effectively. A first step in this direction is understanding the learning context for students engaging in computer science, and how that differs for a rural population
Conference Session
ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christina McGahan, Vanderbilt University; Charleson S Bell, Vanderbilt University; Deanna Meador, Vanderbilt University; Christopher Harris, Vanderbilt University; HD McKay, Vanderbilt University, Management Library; Yiorgos Kostoulas, Vanderbilt University; Kevin Galloway, Vanderbilt University; Philippe M. Fauchet, Vanderbilt University; David A. Owens, School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University; Sharon M. Weiss, Vanderbilt University
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Diversity
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)
makerspace [1].As scientists and engineers work to solve societal grand challenges in energy, sustainability, andmedicine, it has become increasingly clear that nanotechnology advances will be extremelyimportant. From the recent developments in COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests [2] to the promiseof new technology emerging from the CHIPS and Science Act [3], nanotechnology is poised tocontinue playing a critical role in our lives. However, when it comes to training the workforce ofthe future to solve these global challenges, most universities are not providing makerspace andentrepreneurial experiences in nanotechnology. The typical makerspace has tools such as 3Dprinters, laser cutters, and soldering irons [1] while a nanotechnology makerspace
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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Aaron Kyle, Duke University; Ido Davidesco, University of Connecticut; Chad Dorsey; Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, University of Connecticut
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Diversity
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Computers in Education Division (COED)
worldwide. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Embodied Sensors and Digital Twins as an Introduction to Microprocessor Programming for Middle and High School Non-CS MajorsAbstractLow-cost, accessible microelectronics and sensors embedded in a bioengineering curriculumare ideal for generating engineering interest and computational thinking proficiency innon-engineering high school courses and middle school electives. This kind of curriculumprovides relatable, empathetic, real-world engineering challenges that engage non-engineering-focused and marginalized student communities. This paper describes recent curriculum andinstrumentation updates to two curriculum units: (1) a novel bioengineering high
Conference Session
Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)
andenvironment that is respectful, rejects exploitation, exposes ‘hidden truths’, fosters collaborationrather than competition, and advocates for others.IntroductionWhile conducting interviews associated with a larger study, the stories shared by many of thewomen scholars in STEM fields were very troubling. In deference to their courage in sharingtheir experiences and in some cases facing re-traumatization, it is important to amplify theirvoices. Like other researchers, we felt a “stewardship responsibility … that respects… the storiesthe participants entrusted to us” [1, p. 1].The negative experiences of women in academia have been extensively documented. The 2018National Academies report on sexual harassment noted, “women are often bullied or harassed
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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ali Zilouchian, Keiser University; Robin Y Cash, Ford Motor Company
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Diversity
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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)
computer-related industriesfrom 2023 to 2033 [1], [2]-[5]. The expansion of engineering and computer occupations willprimarily be fueled by the need for continuous development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutionsand the increasing availability of data for analysis. Further emphasizing this trend, U.S. News & World Report has ranked jobs in healthcare andSTEM fields as the front runners in its 2025 rankings. Notably, four out of the top 10 best jobs arein STEM-related fields, with the role of IT Manager ranked second, following Nurse Practitioner[6]. Cybersecurity-related jobs are also anticipated to grow at a remarkable rate of 33% between2023 and 2033, significantly outpacing the average growth rate for all occupations. According toa
Conference Session
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
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Engineering Ethics
the SIRA framework to challenge students to usehigher-level reasoning in their analysis of ethical issues through structured learning modules thatinvite and facilitate interactive dialogue and reflective analysis about professional codes of ethicsand moral principles. Integrated with a principlist approach are well-storied narratives, high levelsof interactivity using moderated discussions and facilitated debates, and cases with complexcontent 1, 43 implemented on an established learning cyber-infrastructure. The ultimate goal is forthe ethical reasoning approach of principlism to become reflexive through the continualapplication of ethical principles over the duration of a semester. Table 1 summarizes the coreelements of the approach.Table 1
Conference Session
Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Laura A Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania
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Diversity
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Mechanical Engineering
reviews each of the demos/videos,discuss how they are incorporated into the class, and describe how to fabricate/procure the demoequipment.1. Introduction In the last few years, there has been an increasing trend in the debate about the pros andcons of active learning in the classroom, and many have moved away from the traditional lectureformat.1 While active learning comes in several forms, most agree that activities that aredesigned to engage the students, pique their interest, and are carefully selected to coordinate andsupplement the lesson plans tend to improve students’ understanding and retention of keyconcepts.1 Although active or experiential learning has been highly promoted as of late, it hasbeen researched for several decades
Conference Session
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 4: Sociotechnical Integration
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University
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Diversity
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
, economic, and governance structures. Within thisinterplay, human capacities for love and compassion influence our priorities, inform how wedefine and frame problems, and guide our approaches to interpersonal relationships andengineering challenges—including those that extend beyond purely human interests.As a result, engineering outcomes—contingent on period, context, and scale—can sometimesaddress immediate problems while deepening environmental and social challenges. This paradoxis especially evident in contemporary, profit-driven models that prioritize technical and economicgoals, often under the banner of human-centered design, while marginalizing ethical andrelational concerns [1]–[6]. These models constrain inquiry by privileging narrow
Conference Session
Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Jamie Clark, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)
responses to provide both short-term and long-term changes that instructors canimplement to move toward an accessibly designed UO lab space and course.POSITIONALITY STATEMENTWe acknowledge that the authors represent faculty, staff, and students from a range ofbackgrounds, identities, and disability status. Those disabilities represented by the authors arefar from representative of the entire community, and we recognize the need for many morevoices in this type of work.FORMATTING CHOICE STATEMENTDeviations from the ASEE author’s kit formatting requirements were chosen to more closelyalign with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 [1] as well as best practices forvarying disabilities. For example, we chose to use Arial instead of Times New
Conference Session
New Trends in ECE Education II
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University
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Diversity
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Electrical and Computer
have produced, piloted, and internally distributed 64 curriculum modules and/or labs.The purpose of this paper is to provide preliminary results of an investigation of the relationshipof learning setting and instructional use of experimental centric learning, especially for students ofcolor. Learning settings studied include: 1) traditional classrooms, 2) lab settings and 3)homework. Variations by instructional use included: 1) instructor demonstration, 2) cooperativeand 3) independent student use. Student outcomes reflect gains in: 1) pre-requisites to learning; 2)immediate short-term learning; 3) long-term and transferable outcomes and 4) selected ABETcharacteristics (importance and preparedness). Findings indicate that both setting and
Conference Session
Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Glen F Koorey, ViaStrada Ltd.; Mark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University
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Diversity
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Civil Engineering
development, as shown in Table 1. Whereas ABET does not provide anyadditional explanation on the Criterion 3 a – k student outcomes, the ASCE 2nd Edition BOKprovides considerable detail. IPENZ provides additional detail as well, with a number ofexplanatory bullet points under each of the 12 competency profiles.Table 1: Comparison of ABET Student Outcomes, ASCE BOK2 Outcomes, and IPENZCompetency Profiles ABET Student Outcome3 ASCE BOK2 Outcome5 IPENZ Competency Profile12 (f) an understanding of Professional and ethical Conduct engineering professional and ethical responsibility activities to an ethical responsibility standard at least
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Assessing Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nathan E Canney PE, Seattle University; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Mikhail Russu
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods, Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
social responsibility7. Engagement in service learning also correlated with positivegains in social responsibility attitudes of engineering students. Similar findings have been seenoutside of engineering as well, where engagement in service increased student’s awareness of theworld and of personal values8, such as social responsibility. Service learning is only onepedagogical approach, however, that may be influencing student’s views of social responsibility.This paper explores what other in-class experiences students highlight as being influential tothose views.Research QuestionsThis research was guided by the following research questions: 1. What types of courses do engineering students reference as being influential to their views of
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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Aaron W. Johnson, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Paul T Grogan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Diversity
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Systems Engineering
grade studentsshould learn that “systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others,” and“requirements are the parameters placed on the development of a product or system” (p. 39).    Some organizations have developed and executed SE-oriented K-12 outreach and educationalprograms.20,23 Despite this interest, few studies have been able to assesses outcomes. Jain etal.24,25 use multiple-choice pre- and post-tests to assess student learning on three levels: 1) SEinformation content, 2) SE applications, and 3) analysis of SE concepts. Results show astatistically significant increase in post-test scores for levels 1 and 2; however, they employ animperfect instrument to measure SE knowledge. Other studies, including Bartus and
Conference Session
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Sebastian Reuter P.E., RWTH Aachen University; Kristina Lena Lahl, RWTH Aachen University; Rene Vossen, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University
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Diversity
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
school students.Since its foundation, it has served as a highly successful extracurricular learning venue.Through active experimentation with robots in application scenarios and based on researchfrom aeronautical, space, energy and transport fields, students have had the opportunity toreceive an insight into different scientific disciplines and carry out hands-on experiments. Thefindings of this research suggest that the visit to the DLR_School_Lab RWTH Aachenenhanced the participants’ interest in studying STEM fields. The results are under discussionand further steps, which take the results of these findings into account, are being planned. 1. IntroductionAn increasing number of robotic systems are finding their way into our daily life and
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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University
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Diversity
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First-Year Programs
collaboration, besides in-class presentations on phases of teamformation, each student team was given a copy of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team book as areading assignment followed by an in-class discussion and individual written reflectionassignment. Students practiced team collaboration skills by working in teams throughout thecourse on the projects. Finally, the communication module included presentations and videos oneffective communications and e-portfolios. Students practiced communication skills withtechnical reports, in-class presentations, and videos. Below we describe the two major projects.Project I – The first project was focused on the Raptor Reloaded hand, shown in Fig. 1 and 2.Raptor Reloaded is a design developed by collaborators of E
Conference Session
Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College
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Diversity
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New Engineering Educators
. …Instructor effectiveness has been found to be as good or better in the best large classes as in thebest small classes” (p. 1). In two separate studies analyzing the relationship between class sizeand students’ perceptions of faculty using student evaluations of instructional effectiveness,Feldman16 and Marsh17 both found that students’ evaluations of instructors were not consistentlyhigher in smaller classes. It should be noted that instructional effectiveness is different fromfaculty support. A student may feel that an instructor teaches effectively without believing thatthe instructor cares about or is invested in students’ learning. Therefore, a study of studentperceptions of faculty support relative to class size will complement the existing
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Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Andrew J. Sullivan; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
International Monetary Fund identified four basic aspects ofglobalization: trade and transactions, capital and investment movements, migration andmovement of people, and the dissemination of knowledge. [1] For the United States to continueto be at the forefront of science and technology, global education is of extraordinary importance.Therefore, we must develop a workforce of engineering students with the skills and knowledgeneeded for a more responsible and competitive participation in the international research settingof the twenty-first century. [2]Education, culture, employment opportunities, and international trade and connectivity areamong the several benefits that globalization has on our lifestyle. Despite the benefits,globalization also
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Evaluation: Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amy Hee Kim, Iridescent ; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
  Page 26.7.3  increasing  STEM  conceptual  and  content  knowledge.  A  challenge  has  been   to  provide  enough opportunities  to  students  to  practice and  hone problem solving skills ­­  as with music or sports, it takes  thousands  of  hours  of  practice  to  be  able  to  solve  complex  problems  and  innovate. Iridescent's  solution  has  been to identify  non­financial resources (i.e. social capital in  the form of engineers  and  parents)  and  to  use  technology  to  provide  opportunities  for  practice.  Building  on these tenets, Iridescent's model has the following stages:    1.  ​Train  engineering communicators ​ ­ Train engineers to communicate technical subjects  in  a  culturally  sensitive  and
Conference Session
Curriculum and New Course Development in ET
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University
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Diversity
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Engineering Technology
probably to travel through time. We will hopinto a virtual time machine and journey back several million years, to visit the emergence of ourfirst primordial and prehistoric “engineers” and note instances where technology became part oftheir livelihood. We will see how and why they did it, and the materials they used. We shallmake episodic sojourns with occasional returns to the present and even visit the future. Ouritinerary is presented in Table 1 below, followed by descriptions of our journey. Page 26.29.3 Table 1: Course contents WEEK TOPIC Assignment/Exam Due Week-1 The Land