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Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
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Electrical and Computer
level of agreement onwhether the session changed their perception of ECE, and the corresponding responses areshown in Figure 1.d. It can be observed that 80 percent of the respondents indicated a change inperception, while 20 percent didn’t. Of the two respondents who stated that the IoT sessiondidn’t change their perception of ECE, one was a student who maintained an interest in ECEafter the session. Responses to survey questions #5 and #6 are shown in Figures 1.e and 1.f, and they reflect theimpact of the IoT session on the respondents’ enhanced interest of ECE, and their motivation tostrongly consider it as a choice of engineering discipline. It can be observed that 80 percent ofthe respondents indicated an enhanced interest in ECE, and 60
Conference Session
First Year Computing Topics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Boyan Li; Benjamin Maestas; Katheryn Michelle Rothermal
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
includes sections on previous work, curricular context, description of the robotichardware with associated integrated development environment (IDE), and educationalexperiences for the robot builders as well as the first-year students. The results of a shortquestionnaire are provided and analyzed and appropriate conclusions drawn.Previous WorkThe importance of laboratory experiences and projects in engineering education can be justifiedby various learning theories, e.g., “Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle.” According to Kolb1,regardless of the learning style, people learn best if they follow a cycle consisting of four steps(axes): experiencing (concrete experience), watching (reflective observation), thinking/modeling(abstract conceptualization
Conference Session
Architectural Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions
Architectural
, industrial design, mathematics, computer science, aerospace, mechanicaland structural engineering. A partial list of potential topics include: (1) Designs of deployableroofs for stadia; (2) Design of a kinetic façade system and its actuation mechanism; (3) Designof foldable furniture for efficiency or studio-type apartments; (4) New mechanical linkagesusing mechanisms from nature; (5) Actuation methods through external mechanisms, thermalvariation, and/or self-folding processes; (6) Applications of origami-based deployable systemsin architectural structures; (7) Mathematical algorithms for foldable geometrical forms; amongothers. Topics shall be updated to reflect new advances in materials, analyses and designmethods
Conference Session
Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Thomas Chen
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics & Physics
impacted research, but also the classes that are using ​Buddy​.​The items in Tables One and Two reflect considerable effort on the part of faculty, students, andthe co-authors of this paper. It should not appear as though these results were not “hard-won.” Inthe conclusions of this paper we list some of the issues that have arisen in this deployment andoperation of the ​Buddy​ cluster in hopes that others can at least be aware of pitfalls.Conclusions and DiscussionAt UCO an NSF MRI grant was competed for and won for a HPC cluster, ​Buddy​, to enable andenhance the research computing environment at UCO, which had not had any such facilitiesbefore. The competition for ​Buddy​ took several tries with
Conference Session
Design & Development Projects and Practices
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography[1] Bureau of the Census, Statistical brief: advanced manufacturing technology SB-13-90, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., 1990.[2] U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. Trade in Advanced Technology Products - Flexible Manufacturing (Grouping 06) by Country (YTD DECEMBER 2015) - Monthly and Cumulative Data (in Millions US $). Available online at: http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/product/atp/2015/12/atpctry/atpg06.html (last accessed in July 2016).[3] U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. Trade in Advanced Technology Products - Flexible Manufacturing (Grouping 06) by Country (YTD DECEMBER 2014) - Monthly and Cumulative Data (in Millions
Conference Session
The 2017 Zone Best Paper Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eileen Haase Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Harry R. Goldberg, Johns Hopkins University
Tagged Topics
Council of Sections
MoleCell activity this semester was just having a team to work with on activities (not necessarily the quizzes). It was nice to have a group of classmates I could talk to and consult in class and sometimes outside as well. I enjoyed when we talked about diseases in more depth. I also really liked learning about the different signal pathways and how certain breakdowns in the pathways can lead to various diseases. Cancer topics very interesting and relevant. I loved the clicker questions - it really helped with learning and understanding the material.In fact, almost two-thirds of the students in the class arranged study groups which met outside ofclass which could be viewed as a reflection of the student’s perceived value of
Conference Session
College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Susan E Chappell, Penn State University
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College Industry Partnerships
share activities that would add valueto your recruitment process.8. Please add any other reflections and suggestions for improved career development andemployer engagement events for our students.
Conference Session
ETD Curriculum
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Behbood Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
required to supplement the remote classroom experience. Social activities during this residency will bring cohorts together for a final shared experience. 3. Capstone/Graduation Residency (Reflections) - The culmination of the TCMT program, this residency provides students the forum for final class presentations and assessments. Interactions, discussions, and feedback mark the integration of learning and application. Students participate in Aggie's graduation ceremonies alongside campus students.Residency Week 2017 will be held August 13-17, 2018 in College Station, Texas.Costs & AdmissionsThe 2018-2019 tuition rate for the METM program is $45,000 for in-state and $55,000 for out-of
Conference Session
Early ChemE Education
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Grace Katherine Harrell, Oklahoma State University; Alexandra Nicole McPeak, Oklahoma State University; Ashlee Nicole Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
the Manufacturing Excellence group as a Process Engineer for the Paper Machines.Dr. Ashlee Nicole Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University Dr. Ashlee N. Ford Versypt is an assistant professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in ChE at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and her B.S. at the University of Oklahoma. She also conducted postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on developing computational models for systems biomedicine & pharmaceutics and using computing and reflection in the classroom. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017
Conference Session
Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yashu Kang, Chung Yuan Christian University; Yao-Jen Chang, Chung Yuan Christian University; Shaou-Gang Miaou, Chung-Yuan Christian University; Chen Li-Yu, Chung Yuan Christian University; Yao-Sheng Chang, Department of Tourism and Leisure Management, Chung Chou University of Science and Technology
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Diversity
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Community Engagement Division
Student C. The findings suggested the community-basedparticipatory research project positively influenced the ECE students’ motivation inprofessional development, skill levels of problem solving, and interpersonalcommunication.Lessons LearnedThe engineering students identified some of the problems faced by children with ASDwho attended a special education school, worked out solutions to implement change,and reflected on the process. The service learning project improved the quality ofprofessional development for several reasons. First, action engagement improved thestudents’ domain knowledge of local work practice through personal involvement.Additionally, personal involvement by the students enhanced their emotionalunderstanding of some
Conference Session
Design Tools and Skill Development
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William H. Guilford, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
noted that the number of questions and responsesin each dimension were identical. The composite score shows that while students report feelingmore able and motivated to perform engineering design, and less apprehensive about doing so,they remain no more convinced that they will be successful in completing the task (p = 0.888, d= 0.012, N=84 for success). This is in contrast to students to first-year students in a very similarimmersive project-based design class taught by us, who showed significant gains in thesuccessful dimension over the course of a single semester [11]. This may reflect a limitation ofthe skills-focused approach; students do not see the end product of a design experience. Table 2: Gain and in loss in dimensions of engineering
Conference Session
College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
College Industry Partnerships
interpersonal 3. Engineering skills: design and system integration 4. Business skills and acumen: cost accounting, scheduling, and planningUsing these categories offered a simplifying strategy for presenting all of the literature reviewedin this study, from both themes. Results are shown in table 2.Although articles in this theme do not attempt to elaborate upon how these necessarycompetencies should be taught or applied within the engineering curricula, they did all reflect anattitude that the reform of engineering curricula is a work in process that should continue,sometimes offering a proposed categorized list of competencies which they felt could bridge thetransition between academia and industry10.Theme 2: Approaches to Address
Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Rishi Kripalani
Tagged Divisions
Materials
testing can be done in about 2 hours. Like standard batteries, the voltage output reflects thechemical potential difference of the electrode metals and the flow of current happens through iontransport in the electrolytes and salt bridge. This origami paper microfluidic battery is a low-costactivity that deepens the understanding of capillary action, chemical potential, and chargetransport in batteries. It also represents a hands-on way to introduce students to the emergingtechnology of paper microfluidics.Introduction to Paper Microfluidic TechnologyPaper-based analytical devices are an emerging, ultra-low cost, open-source, scalable, portable,solution for biological and chemical sensing assays pioneered by Carrilho, Martinez, &Whitesides
Conference Session
Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Randall L Musselman, U.S. Air Force Academy
Tagged Divisions
Systems Engineering
could be configured to transmit when the UAV experiences loss of power orwhen an accelerometer senses an impact. The operator components are the receiving antennaand receiver. A highly discernable antenna pattern is needed for the receiving function. The on-board power needs for the transmitter are defined by the search limits. Power concerns arerelated to the maximum distance between the operator and the crashed UAV and to the desiredsearch time. The procedure for the transmitter hunt is influenced by the antenna characteristics,the supporting electronics, and the environment. For instance, direction finding is complicatedby obstacles or terrain that block line of sight and introduce multipath reflections. An appropriate frequency of
Conference Session
CoED: Computer Science Topics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Cody Ryan Zackoski, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Caleb R Dingus, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Computers in Education
user to learn about reflection, rotation, and transcribingpoints using a square with four points on the corners. Pressing the buttons shows how each pointis moved around the graph.Sample Scratch project developed for English class:The Vocab Project is a program that allows the user to take a vocab quiz to test their knowledgeof words taught in class. The program will tell the user if they got the answer right or not andexplain what words they need to review the definitions.Sample Scratch project developed for Music class:The Music Intro Project is a fun and simple program to introduce the rules and expectations of amusic/digital arts class. It uses animations and music to explain the syllabus and some of theguidelines for the class
Conference Session
ETD Accreditation and Assessment
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Lisa Yount, Savannah State University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
degree from a program that isnationally accredited provides the students confidence in the quality of education they receive[5]. Accreditation status provides the opportunity to students to transfer their credits to otheraccredited programs or institutions, if needed and also signals the potential employers that astudent’s degree met the widely accepted standards relevant to his/her program [6]. For a highereducational institution and its programs, accreditation provides the opportunity for self-definitionand self-reflection, and opens the door for continuous improvement effort [7, 8].Savannah State University (SSU) is a SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)accredited higher educational institution. Southern Association of Colleges
Collection
2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Ashlee N. Ford Versypt
andpharmaceutics and using computing and reflection in the classroom. She teaches chemicalreaction engineering, process controls, and an elective course on applied numerical computingfor scientists and engineers.
Collection
2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun; Muhammad Rahman
) outlineexplicit, significant, and assessable goals; 3) make creative ideas to solve the problem; (c)perform a patent/external search to corroborate the innovative nature of their ideas, (d) use adesign matrix with evaluation criteria based on the goals/expected functionality, and, (e) performan in-depth engineering analysis. The inclusion of a rigorous writing and presentation experiencewith critical feedback engaged students in a continuous reflection on the elements of thecomplete design process throughout the entire semester. All the student groups worked on thevarious facets of their respective projects with project topics aligning with the learning contentfor that particular period. These projects were designed to solve critical problems in the
Collection
2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Virginia Charter P.E.
scores. The question then becomes how high do students need to score ontheir self-assessment of the learning outcomes to satisfy those employers reporting the skillsgap? How well does a student’s self-assessment correlate with that of the faculty assessment ofthe student?Conclusions Given that many engineering technology programs are accredited through ABET, thegeneral criteria 3, items a-k are all applicable to these programs. This study provides a look intothe student’s perspective of their personal achievement of the ABET Criteria 3 a-k. This could beuseful in the students’ own reflection of their learning as they prepare to enter the workforceupon graduation. This data and student perspective will give engineering technology
Conference Session
Student Feedback and Assessment in Design
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andreas Febrian, Utah State University, Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
Conference Session
Continuing Education for Faculty
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
International
educative assessment (8, 27) .This would include decisions on how to provideinformation on students’ strengths and their mastery of course material, as well asguidance on how to proceed with learning activities to insure compliance withdefined goals and how to improve students’ performance and their grasp of newmaterial. Students will eventually need reliable feedback on their performance thatallows them to move forward as learners and deepens their understanding of thesubject matter. This feedback could come from the instructor, their classmates, theirown self-reflection, or a combination of the three. (27, 28)Another important factor in the optimization process is to integrate the differentcourse components (learning goals, teaching/learning
Conference Session
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haley Margaret Gardner
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering
careers to solvesocietal challenges that mitigate and prepare for climate change and its global implications forsustainability. Attached below is the survey instrument developed and currently undergoing validatingand reliability testing.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1635534. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.ReferencesABET. (2013). Criteria for accrediting engineering programs, 2014 - 2015. Retrieved from http://www.abet.org/eac-criteria-2014-2015/Allenby, B., Murphy, C., Allen, D., & Davidson, C. (2009
Conference Session
Interactive Approaches to Ethics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alison J. Kerr, University of Tulsa; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily P.E., University of Tulsa
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
group review session was helpful? Why or Why not?” Select Response I learned what I did wrong in the report and during the interview session. I shouldn't have made any assumptions when I don't have enough information and when I don't have the expertise in the subject. We were all able to reflect on our different experiences and thoughts. Everyone had a slightly different viewpoint so it was really good to see all sides of the situation in order to learn that much more. It helped me understand the point of the exercise. Up until the group session, I was honestly very frustrated with the project, but hearing why certain things were done helped me understand the point of it more. It showed us the other side
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anna Newsome Holcomb, Georgia Institute of Technology, CEISMC
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
, specifics of implementation in differentenvironments, and reflections on gender effects. In general, teachers perceive the InVentureChallenge as an engaging way of broadening participation in engineering, expanding thestudents’ experiences outside of the classroom, fostering teamwork and collaboration, andbuilding a partnership with Georgia Tech.Introduction and Guiding QuestionsMany studies have demonstrated the need for greater participation and increased diversity inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to sustain economic growth andmeet global challenges1. One important element in the STEM enterprise is the process of creativeinnovation—of reimagining problems and solutions in new and different ways and designing andproducing
Conference Session
Assessment and Liberal Education
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Caitlin Donahue Wylie, University of Virginia; Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Toluwalogo Odumosu, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
those they serve, but it should not be the only component.This advice ranges in tone from “should consider” to “would have to change”. They all express aconditional sense of what to do if the cameras are adopted, but with a variety of levels offorcefulness. The groups affected by these recommendations range from the police, government,and jurors, reflecting students’ embrace of the multi-stakeholder approach to understandingsociotechnical situations. Another category of recommendations focuses on research andmindset. For example, some students urge leaders to stay open-minded, e.g., “It will be importantfor the city council to try to employ interpretive flexibility when research[ing] and anticipatingthe potential responses to the
Conference Session
Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohammed BOUGAA, CentraleSupelec and EISTI; Stefan Bornhofen, EISTI; Alain RIVIERE, SUPMECA; JEAN-CLAUDE TUCOULOU, AFIS ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE D'INGENIERIE SYSTEME
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Systems Engineering
” [6]. Thefollowing list compiles a number of significant advances:Systems Engineering competenciesAccording to the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge book (SEBoK) [6], SE compe-tencies reflect the individual’s Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attitudes (KSAAs), whichare developed through education, training, and on-the-job experience. According to the samesource, ”For an individual, a set of KSAAs enables the fulfillment of the competencies neededto perform the tasks associated with the assigned systems engineering role”. A set of SE competencies form a SE competency model which reflects the individual’sKSAAs. The KSAAs are in turn related to different roles in the company or the project, sothat they are associated to a set of tasks. A
Conference Session
The Big Picture in Engineering Education
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie Quiles-Ramos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Donna M. Riley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
opportunities for both revelation and reflection. Here we consider therole of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) within ABET, both in thepresent and historically, and examine how we came to inhabit our particular governancepractices within our present organizational structure. Governance refers to the decision-makingprocesses and procedures of an organization, formal and informal, official and unofficial. We areinterested in how power is mediated among stakeholders in these processes, who is given voice,and what is revealed about the values and self-understanding of the profession throughout.We employ organizational theory and historical analysis to trace the changes in governancestructures in ABET and in the wider engineering
Conference Session
Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan CPEng, The University of Auckland; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
was quite the opposite. Before 1998, SPIES had to a largedegree conformed to these negative stereotypes, even though no preferential entry programexisted, which ensured that their reputation among the broader campus community involvedconsuming copious quantities of alcohol and academic achievement that reflected barely passinggrades. There was an attitude that anything better than a C grade reflected poor judgment in thattoo much effort had been given to that particular subject, instead of the wider experience that theuniversity offered. After 1998, however, once the 5R Program leader engaged in extensive rolemodeling (including playing sevens rugby, paddling outrigger canoes, leading the war dance,running tutorials, and much more), he
Conference Session
Studies in Faculty Development
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Caitlin Ashley Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stacy L. Chiaramonte, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Beth Wilson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kate Beverage, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rachel LeBlanc, Worcester PoIytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jody Reis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Continuing Professional Development
theworkshop into practice, while diving deeper into the pedagogy of online teaching. The maindeliverable at the conclusion of the online course was a reflective action plan that would be usedto kick off the formal instructional design consulting hours. Once participants concluded all threephases of the Institute, they were awarded a stipend of $1,500 for their successful completion.Participation in the first Faculty Institute was solicited through targeted invites to facultyteaching online sections that were well-respected within their departments and across campus.Included in the inaugural Institute were Program Directors, an Associate Department Head, theDirector of our teaching center, and the Chair of the Faculty Senate. It was hoped that
Conference Session
The Big Picture in Engineering Education
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dina Verdín, Purdue University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
is … about how their students are now looking at engineering and science… some of it is reflection …This method of evaluation can serve as a sort of post-test of how the teacher’s research experienceimpacted his/her teaching and the students’ engagement in the material. This is not to say REUsand RETs are models for how Broader Impacts could be measured as they also come with flaws.That is, Principal Investigators need multiple forms of evidence to suggest that REUs lead tostudents enrolling in graduate studies. Additionally, assessing the impact an RET and/or REU hadon its participants would require the Principal Investigator to embed this as a research question inthe overall project scope.Panel of Reviewers’ Knowledge of Broader