Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tremayne Waller, Virginia Tech; Sharnnia Artis, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

to her efforts to increase the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of under-represented students in engineering. She is currently working for the National Science Foundation as a rotator in the Division of Undergraduate Education. Page 12.1451.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Pact: st A framework for retaining 1 year African American Engineering MenIn 2001, the National Science Foundation (NSF) reported that 8.1% of the total science andengineering degrees offered at the baccalaureate level were awarded to African

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso

AC 2007-561: CULTIVATING AUTHENTIC ENGINEERING DISCOURSE:TRANSITIONING FROM AN NSF CCLI PHASE 1 TO A PHASE 2 PROJECTLouis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis J. Everett is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and has research interests in the use of technology in the classroom. His technical research interests include robotics, machine design, dynamics and control systems. leverett@utep.edu http://research.utep.edu/pacelabArunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at UTEP. He holds a PhD in Industrial

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New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Stacey Breitenbach, California Polytechnic State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1567: A REVIEW OF THE 4+1 ACCELERATED MASTERS DEGREEPROGRAM:STUDENT AWARENESS PRESAGES STUDENT OPPORTUNITIESDaniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University Daniel Walsh is currently Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his B.S. (Biomedical Engineering) , M.S. (Biomedical Engineering) and Ph.D. (Materials Engineering) degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Prior to joining Cal Poly, Dr. Walsh was employed by General Dynamics Corporation, as a principal engineer and group leader in the Materials Division.Stacey Breitenbach, California Polytechnic State University Stacey

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SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Scott Hawker, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ian Webber, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Starenko, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeremiah Parry-Hill, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2008-1750: PRELIMINARY EXPERIENCE OF USING A LEARNING ANDKNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN SE-1 COURSEJ. Scott Hawker, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Hawker is an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He graduated with a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University. He has over 15 years of industry experience developing large-scale, multi-agent information and control systems for diverse applications including manufacturing, combat pilot mission decision support, robotics, and surveillance. In these areas, he developed and

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Victor Granados, California Polytechnic State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-2943: A NEED FOR SYSTEMS-ORIENTED OUTREACH: LESSONSFROM A FAILED, 1-DIMENSIONAL APPROACHLinda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State UniversityVictor Granados, California Polytechnic State University Page 13.69.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Need for Systems-Oriented Outreach: Lessons from a failed, 1-dimensional approachAbstractTo increase the probability of college-level academic resilience of Hispanic high-school students,we initiated an in-school tutoring and mentoring program. We provided 15 classroom laptopsand free access to a multi-lingual web-based math tutoring site to two test cohorts of high

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Wicks

TEACHING THE THEORY AND OPTIONS FOR IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF PISTON CYLINDER 1~ COMBUSTION ENGINES Frank Wioka Union College S c h e n e c t a d y , New York ABSTRACT the theory and suggesting options for extending automotive type engines to combmed cycles. It is now common practice to use a heat recoverybottoming cycle on internal combustion gas turbines We start by def~ the availabfity or exergywith a resulting 5(Mo increase in power and fuel that exists in the exhaust of a

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

system. This GUI allows the user to vary the resistance andcapacitance and view the resulting time response due to a unit step input. The GUI is shown inFigure 1. Along with the GUI interface, the input parameter selection and output informationcomputed for the first order system are shown. The input parameters can be selected either withmanual entry for specific values or using slider bars for varying the resistance and capacitancevalues. The output of the time constant and settling time are updated as the user selects variousvalues for the RC circuit. Page 11.479.3Figure 1 – MATLAB 1st Order System Characterization – Time Response

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 9: Persistence and Retention

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johnny C. Woods, Jr., Virginia Tech; Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Tech; Scott W. Case, Virginia Tech; Natasha Smith, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26549Factors Influencing Course Withdrawal in Fundamental Engineering Coursesin a Research 1 UniversityMr. Johnny Crayd Woods Jr., Virginia Tech Johnny C. Woods, Jr. is a Higher Education PhD Student at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. He obtained his master’s in Educational Foundations from Makerere University (Uganda), and a bachelor’s in Sociology from A.M.E. Zion University College (Liberia). Prior to joining Virginia Tech, he served at Tubman University (Liberia) for 10 years in several capacities, including his last position as Chief of Staff to the University President and Liaison to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Decker, University at Buffalo; Monica M. McGill, Knox College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25100Board 36: Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of Pre-College Computing Ed-ucation Phase 1 OverviewDr. Adrienne Decker, University at Buffalo Adrienne Decker is a faculty member in the newly formed Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She has been studying computing education and teaching for over 15 years, and is interested in broadening participation, evaluating the effectiveness of pre-college computing activities, and issues of assessment, particularly in the introductory programming courses. She has been actively involved with the Advanced Placement Computer Science A course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25067Board 66: Reimagining Energy Year 1: Identifying Non-Canonical Examplesof Energy in EngineeringProf. Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego Dr. Gordon D. Hoople is an assistant professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. He is passionate about creating engaging experiences for his students. His work is primarily focused on two areas: engineering education and design. Professor Hoople’s engineering education research examines the ways in which novel approaches can lead to better student outcomes. He is the principal investigator on the

Conference Session

Engineering Librarians: Impacting the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J White, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #14486The History of the Engineering Libraries Division, Part 1 - 1893 to 1960Mr. Michael J White, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The History of the Engineering Libraries Division of the American Society for Engineering Education, Part 1: 1893-19601. IntroductionThe Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) of the American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE) will mark its fiftieth anniversary as a division in 2017. This important milestone is anappropriate time to reflect on the role and impact of librarians within ASEE and in engineeringeducation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Elzomor, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Chelsea Mann, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #15342Positioning Students to Understand Urban Sustainability Strategies throughVertical Integration: Years 1 through 3Mr. Mohamed Elzomor, Arizona State University Mohamed grew up in Cairo, Egypt. Following college graduation in 2006 from American University in Cairo (AUC), he worked for several consultancy firms. He then joined a leading real estate corporation where he elevated to the post of a Deputy Project Manager for an office park project worth over hundred million USD. After completing his Masters of Engineering in Construction at the AUC, Mohamed could not bear the thought of leaving the School and so

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Kevin J. Ketchman, University of Pittsburgh; Rebekah Burke P.E., Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler-Gilbert Community College; brad allenby, Arizona State University; Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University; Vikas Khanna, University of Pittsburgh; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Thomas P Seager, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11292Integrating Sustainability Grand Challenges and Experiential Learning intoEngineering Curricula: Years 1 and 2Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University Ph.D. Candidate in Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State UniversityKevin J. Ketchman, University of PittsburghRebekah Burke, Arizona State UniversityDr. Melissa M. Bilec, University of PittsburghDr. Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler-Gilbert Community College Residential Engineering Faculty at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.Prof. brad allenby, Arizona State UniversityProf. Mikhail Chester, Arizona State UniversityProf. Vikas Khanna

Conference Session

Mobile Devices and Apps

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kefei Wang, Gonzaga University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #13774Enhancing The Teaching Of CS 1 By Programming Mobile Apps In MIT AppInventorDr. Kefei Wang, Gonzaga University Computer Science Department Gonzaga University Page 26.671.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Enhancing the Teaching of CS 1 by Programming Mobile Apps in MIT App InventorAbstractThis paper presents the development of a curriculum of CS 1 course, which conveys the basicsof programming techniques and concepts of Computer Science (CS). To build a solid

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; James Walker, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14439Revamping Robotics Education via University, Community College and In-dustry Partnership - Year 1 Project ProgressProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Vinarcik P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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Systems Engineering

Behavior • Activity Diagrams • Block Definition Diagrams Structure • Internal Block Diagrams •Requirements Matrices Requirements •Requirements TablesFigure 1

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith A. Landry, Georgia Southern University; N. Mike Jackson, Georgia Southern University; Kevin Gavin Finley, Georgia Southern University - College of Engineering and Information Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

) is used to measure perceived stress in the mentorship program and identify students in astate of high stress who may require intervention. Data collected from intake and exit surveys,Cohen’s PSS and personal interviews is presented and discussed.INTRODUCTIONIn 2007, approximately 75,000 service members were serving at nine military installations acrossthe state of Georgia. Given its long history as a regional comprehensive university, GeorgiaSouthern has received a small but consistent stream of military service members, veterans anddependents using GI Bill benefits to pursue higher education goals. Since 2001, military veteranshave constituted, on average, less than 1% of each entering class or roughly 15-20 students.The College of

Conference Session

FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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ASEE Headquarters

Paper ID #28110Board 1: Aerospace: Inclusion of Sustainability Analysis in a National Air-port Design CompetitionProf. Mary E. Johnson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Mary E. Johnson earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. After 5 years in aerospace manufacturing, Dr. Johnson joined the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth and was program manager for applied research programs. Fourteen years later, she was an Industrial Engineering assistant professor at Texas A&M - Commerce before joining the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge E. Bohorquez, University of Miami; Ramón Benjamin Montero, University of Miami

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #27417Board 1: Introduction to Design Thinking and Human Centered Design inthe Biomedical Engineering freshman yearMr. Jorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami Dr. Jorge Boh´orquez received his bachelor degrees in Physics and Electrical engineering in 1984 and his Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering in 1991. Currently Dr. Boh´orquez works as an Associate professor of Professional Practice at the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the University of Miami. His research interests are Engineering Education, Neural Engineering, Biosignal Processing and Instrumentation.Dr. Ram´on Benjamin Montero, University of

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Robert Adams; H. Bora Karayaka

Session ETD 305 Mobile Lab Bench to Promote Engineering and Technology Education in Sustainability Topics – Year 1 H. Bora Karayaka, Robert Adams School of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, USAAbstract“Demonstration” and “Discussion” are two important learning tools that effectively promotestudent retention and comprehension as outlined in the famous learning pyramid of the NationalTraining Labs (Figure 1). In a laboratory setting where resources are limited to accommodate allstudents, these tools together can be the

Collection

2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Nasser Alaraje; Vincent Druschke; Mark Highum; Joshua Hooker; Mark Kinney; Scott Kuhl; Aleksandr Sergeyev

Session ETD 406 Revamping Robotics Education to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs- Years 1-2 Progress Reports Aleksandr Sergeyev1, Nasser Alaraje1, Scott Kuhl2, Joshua Hooker2, Vincent Druschke2, Mark Kinney3, Mark Highum3 1Electrical and Computer Engineering Program, School of Technology, 2Computer Science Department Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 3 Bay de Noc Community CollegeAbstractThe interdisciplinary nature of robots makes robotics a valuable STEM pedagogical tool

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 2: Success In and Out of the Classroom

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Gau, University of Pittsburgh; Deanna Christine Easley Sinex, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #30340Implementation of a Future Faculty Development Program: Impact andEvaluation of Years 1 & 2Dr. David Gau, University of Pittsburgh David Gau, PhD is a Postdoctoral Associate in the bioengineering department. Dr. Gau earned his BPhil in bioengineering and BS in Mathematics from the Pitt in 2012. After, he was awarded a Whitaker Fel- lowship and Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to study and work in Australia for a year before returning and completing his PhD in bioengineering at Pitt in 2018. His pre-doctoral research focused on screening and developing novel agents to target aberrant and excessive

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vallorie Peridier, Temple University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #28822A faculty-directed Continuous Improvement regimen with intentionalABET/SO 1-7 scaffoldingDr. Vallorie Peridier, Temple University Vallorie Peridier is Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Temple Univer- sity (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). She holds a BA in physics (Bryn Mawr College), a Ph.D. in engineering mathematics (Lehigh University), and she worked in industry seven years prior to joining the engineering faculty at Temple University. Dr. Peridier is also the BS ME Program Assessment Coordinator for the College of Engineering c American Society for

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Lund, State University of New York at Buffalo

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-192: A TEXT FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN THE 21STCENTURY 1. OBJECTIVES AND OVERVIEWCarl Lund, State University of New York at Buffalo Carl Lund has been on the faculty of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the University at Buffalo, SUNY since 1986. He was appointed as a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in 2007. Page 13.126.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A TExT for Engineering Education in the 21st Century 1. Objectives and OverviewAbstractEngineering education research continues to demonstrate that a growing variety of

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohan Ketkar; Gopal Reddy

scientific and engineering calculations. It iswidely used for normal applications and a large portion of the student population with PCs isfamiliar with its usual applications. However, many do not employ Excel (Excel-solver) packageto solve engineering problems. Therefore, using Excel for this purpose eliminates the need topurchase specialized software packages for various applications. The problem setup is effortlessand quick, and once formulated it can be used repeatedly. As a result, it is time and cost effective.A case study of solving linear homogeneous 2D steady state partial differential equations waspreviously reported 1.In this paper, a numerical solution of an unsteady state heat equation is presented. The heattransfer problem is solved

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-5142: IMPLEMENTING A BRIDGE CAMP AND INTRO. COURSE:LESSONS LEARNED FROM A PHASE 1 STEP GRANTMs. Summer Dann , Louisiana State UniversityPaige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 22 years of experience in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. For the past two years, she has directed a study abroad program specifically designed for engineering students. In addition to teaching, she assists with the STEP program. She received her bachelor’s degree in engineering technology and master’s degree in industrial engineering.Dr. Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University Warren N. Waggenspack, Jr. is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jeffrey Pribyl, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Engineering Education, 2010 Full Development of Engineering Scenarios to Promote Student Engagement in Thermodynamics – Year 11. Background on Project ConceptMany thermodynamics courses are taught with traditional teaching methods and textbooks.Thermodynamics is prone to elicit a negative impression from students "who perceive the subjectas dry and abstract 1.” While there has been progress in recent years with online activities, mosttextbooks offer limited visual aids and few descriptions depicting actual equipment or industrysettings. Even though the topics covered often have a real-world basis they are generallysimplified and only offer a superficial impression of industry applications. The result is thatmany students

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna M. Zajicek, University of Arkansas; Shauna A. Morimoto, University of Arkansas; Aparna S. Terdalkar, University of Arkansas; Valerie H. Hunt, University of Arkansas; Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas; Rodica Lisnic, University of Arkansas

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-1486: RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES FOR GENDER EQUITY:LESSONS FROM COHORT 1 AND COHORT 2 ADVANCE INSTITUTIONSAnna M. Zajicek, University of Arkansas Anna M. Zajicek is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Arkansas. Her scholarship has been devoted to the intersectional nature of social inequalities, discourse, and social change. She has been involved in interdisciplinary research projects examining successful strategies to institutionalize programs and policies aimed at the advancement of historically underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. Her current publications focus on institutional transfomation, women in STEM disciplines, and the integration of an intersectional perspective in social science

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

conceptual instruction and assessment so that many morechemical engineering faculty will incorporate concept-based learning into their classes.The specific objectives of this project are to:1. Develop the AIChE Concept Warehouse, a flexible database-driven website for conceptual questions in the core chemical engineering sciences. Features of the AIChE Concept Warehouse include: a. Making concept questions available in different formats to facilitate widespread use. b. Allowing integration of questions within a course and from different courses so students can link concepts to one another and form a more cohesive cognitive structure. c. Populating the site with conceptual questions that are submitted and reviewed by faculty, and

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey W. Roule; Carl W. Steidley

Session 3520 FROM FINITE STATE MACHINES TO COMPLEX 1 REACTIVE SYSTEMS WITH VISUAL FORMALISMS Carl W. Steidley, Jeffrey W. Roule Department of Computer Science Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, Louisiana 70402AbstractIt is well known, that a digital computer stores information internally in binary form. At anyinstant, the computer contains certain data, so its internal storage is set in certain patterns ofbinary digits. We call this the state of the computer at that instant. Since the