Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole Hatfield Joslyn, Northern Arizona University; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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

Paper ID #37115Piloting a Socio-Culturally Responsive Peer-Mentoring Program to PromoteHLX+ Students’ Sense of Belonging in Engineering Education: LessonsLearned from Year 1Dr. Cole Hatfield Joslyn, Northern Arizona University Cole Joslyn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University and director of THE Education Lab: To Humanize Engineering Education which emphasizes promoting student growth/development in multiple dimensions, integrating inclusive and emancipatory pedagogy/teaching practices, and reconciling the social and technical nature of engineering. His current

Collection

2021 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; John B. Napp, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo

to use their information literacy skills to identify relevant engineering codesand standards, such those of the ASHRAE. The project goals align with the new ABET Criterion3 (student outcomes, SLO 1 to 5) and Criterion 5 (curriculum, content C, D and E). Benefits,limitations, and future directions are also discussed. 1. Introduction:Information LiteracyInformation literacy plays an important part of undergraduate education. The Framework forInformation Literacy [1] opened the way for librarians and undergraduate faculty to collaborate onpedagogical research, to (re)design assignments and courses, and to connect information literacywith undergraduate curricula and student success initiatives.Librarians, in collaboration with the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University; Brett P. Conner, Youngstown State University; Andrew Scott Morgan

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

One Machine”, 3D Printing Industry, available at http://3dprintingindustry.com/crowd-funding-2/ (accessed September 24, 2014).21. Fidan, I., Patton, K. (2004), “Enhancement of Design and Manufacturing Curriculum through Rapid Prototyping Practices”, Proceedings of IMECE04 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 13-20, 2004, Anaheim, California USA.22. Flynn, E.P. (2011) “From Design to Prototype –Manufacturing STEM Integration in the Classroom and Laboratory”, 1st IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), April 2, 2011, Ewing, NJ, pp. 3B1- 3B423. Flynn, E.P. (2012) “Design to Manufacture –Integrating STEM Principles for Advanced Manufacturing Education”, 2nd IEEE Integrated STEM

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sanjay Tewari

of alittle reorganization to integrate these experiences systematically into the curriculum. Evaluationmethods should focus on assessing both technical competencies, soft skills, and leadershipdevelopment.ConclusionExperiential learning and professional exposure are essential in preparing civil engineeringstudents for successful careers. By embracing senior seminars, internships, co-ops,undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, student design teams, leadership roles,and students deeper involvement with civil engineering related student organizations, educationalinstitutions can empower graduates with the multidimensional skills required to excel in thediverse and dynamic field of civil engineering.References[1] S. Tewari

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Daney, Downingtown Area School District & Villanova University; Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University; Gerard F. Jones, Villanova University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10190Engaging students in the complex issues surrounding data center thermalmanagementEric Daney, Downingtown Area School District & Villanova University Serve as K-12 Science Curriculum Leader for the Downingtown Area School District in addition to teach- ing 9th Universal Physics at the Downingtown STEM Academy. Received National Science Foundation Grant for Research Experience for Teachers to work in the Vil- lanova University Center for Energy-Smart Electronic SystemsDr. Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University Aaron Wemhoff is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Babatunde A Ogunnaike, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

). Making a Chemical Process Control Course an Inductive and Deductive Learning Experience. Chemical Engineering Education, 44(2): 119-126.[6] Doyle III, F.J., E.P. Gatzke, R.S. Parker (1998). Practical Case Studies for Undergraduate Process Dynamics and Control Using Process Control Modules. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 6(3): 181-191.[7] Henson, M.A. and Y. Zhang (2000). Integration of Commercial Dynamic Simulators into the Undergraduate Process Control Curriculum. Proceedings of the 2000 AIChE Annual Meeting.[8] Moor, S.S., P. Piergiovanni, D. Keyser (2003). Design-Build-Test: Flexible Process Control Kits for the Classroom. Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 1526.[9] Seborg, D.E., T.F

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Colby Ryan; Alexis Crandall; Mitch Martinez; David Kennedy; Kristian Ecolango; Jay Porter; Joseph Morgan

testing of Schneider HVAC control products. As in thePartnership model works well in meeting scope, time and previous example, Schneider Electric is an example of abudget constraints. Based on these successful prior large company with embedded system needs that areprojects, T STAR and its partner, the Mobile Integrated commiserate with the ESET curriculum goals. BySolutions Laboratory (MISL) at Texas A&M, have been sponsoring a project-based Capstone, Schneider Electricagain selected by NASA scientists to design, develop and was not only able to outsource low-priority productmaintain a new class of system that will operate over an development work but to also evaluate four potential new

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Sherwood; Stacy Klein-Gardner

females.IntroductionThe VaNTH Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Educational Technologies isfunded by the National Science Foundation (NSF EEC 9876363) as one of the severalengineering research centers. While its focus is primarily at the undergraduate and graduatelevel of college education, a significant outreach program to the high school level exists. As partof a NSF Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) supplement, an interdisciplinary group ofsecondary teachers and college faculty have come together to develop and field test newmaterials for secondary school science classrooms.The design utilized in the curriculum modules makes use of a strong contextually based“Challenge” followed by a sequence of instruction where students would attempt to

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Use of Technology in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Burcu Ozden, Pennsylvania State University; Muge Olgun Baytas, The Ministry of Education, Turkey

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #42077Effects of Using Computer-Aided Drawing Programs to Implement SustainableEngineering Design Principles on First-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Burcu Ozden, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Burcu Ozden holds a master’s degree in physics education as well as a doctorate in physics. She is currently an assistant professor at Penn State Abington. Her work focuses on defects, exciton-polaritons, radiation studies, engineering education, and the integration of sustainability in engineering.Muge Olgun Baytas, The Ministry of Education, Turkey Dr. M¨uge Ol˘gun-Baytas¸ holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey Kiassat, PhD, MBA, PE, Quinnipiac University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

supportsustainability-focused projects. The evolution of the IE curriculum at QU reflects a commitmentto producing engineers equipped to address the complex challenges of a sustainable future.IntroductionThis work-in-progress manuscript discusses ongoing efforts to integrate a strong focus onsustainability and societal impact into the Industrial Engineering (IE) program within the Schoolof Computing and Engineering (SCE) at Quinnipiac University (QU).QU, a private institution located in the northeastern United States, boasts a comprehensiveacademic structure encompassing nine distinct units, including SCE. Notably, sustainabilityfeatures prominently in QU's strategic plan [1][2]. A dedicated sustainability committee drivesvarious campus-wide initiatives, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (1)

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Farshid Marbouti, San Jose State University; Kelsey Joy Rodgers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

implementation strategies within engineering courses (e.g., [10, 11]), and theimprovement of MEA implementation strategies in large first-year engineering (e.g., [12]) andupper division courses (e.g., [13, 14]).Problem solving, design, and introductory computer programming are examples of somefundamental course concepts that have been integrated into most first-year engineering courses[4, 15, 16]. Even though, all three of these concepts involve modeling, they may not be explicitlydiscussed or demonstrated. Because mathematical modeling is essential to solving and designingengineering problems in the workforce, it is necessary to teach it more explicitly [4]. Teachingstudents how to develop an algorithmic solution (a type of model) is fundamental

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Alexander Pagano, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #37502Merging Human-Centered Design with Engineering Design: Synthesizing aHuman-Centered Engineering Design FrameworkMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker earned her bachelor’s in engineering mechanics and master’s in curriculum & instruction from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on promoting teamwork in com- plex engineering problem solving through collaborative task design. She currently co-leads the integration of human-centered design principles within select courses across the Grainger College of Engineering.Mr. Alexander Pagano

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton; Antoinette Sherrise Linton, California State University, Fullerton; Hassan Yousefi, California State University, Fullerton; Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton

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Mathematics

Year 4-Year 5-Year 6-Year Figure 3 ECS 4-, 5-, and 6-year undergraduate graduation ratesIn response, the ECS faculty at CSUF has implemented academic course intervention strategiesfor first- and second-year ECS students. This paper presents an academic intervention thatincorporates project-based learning and engineering design in a first-year calculus course, CalculusI - Differentiation.Course BackgroundCalculus I - Differentiation is the first calculus course that ECS students take. The course coversthe topics of limits, derivatives, applications and introduces definite integrals. As previouslyshown in Figure 1, the three-year average repetition

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Schimmels, Marquette University

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First-Year Programs

: Recommendations for Urgent Action”, Report on Reports II, 20063. Moller-Wong, C., and A. Eide, “An Engineering Student Retention Study”, Journal of Engineering Education, January 1997.4. Besterfield-Sacre, M., C.J. Atman, and L.J. Shuman, “Characteristics of Freshman Engineering Students: Models for Determining Student Attrition in Engineering”, Journal of Engineering Education, April 1997.5. Olds, B.M., and R.L. Miller, “The Effects of a First-Year Integrated Engineering Curriculum on Graduation Rates and Student Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Study”, Journal of Engineering Education, January 2004.6. Smith, K.A., S.D. Sheppard, D.W. Johnson, and R.T. Johnson, “Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based

Conference Session

Outcome Assessment, Quality, and Accreditation

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nilufer Gozacan; Reza Ziarati

. Thelatter identifies a number of processes and how these processes can be implemented in theoryand in practice. A university has been selected to test the applicability of the variouselements of the generic and ISO models and how the two approaches could be integrated andwhat else needs to be considered. Special references are made to higher educationinstitutions that have adapted an ISO 9000 based system.Key words: Quality Systems, ISO 9000, Higher Education, Turkey, UK.1. IntroductionThis paper refers to a research programme of study at Dogus Univerisity to develop a qualitysystem for application in a higher education sector in Turkey and in line with Total QualityManagement (TQM) principles 1,2The approach adapted, in this part of the research

Conference Session

Venturing Out: Service Learning, Study Abroad, and Criterion H

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ollis, North Carolina State University; Anthony Smith, CPE-LYON FRANCE

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Liberal Education

discussesher experience integrating service learning activities into a Spanish language course, alogical association because the student service occurred within a pre-dominantly Hispaniccommunity. Neville and Brigg10 proposed but have not executed use of problem-basedlearning (PBL) modules to place Spanish into a biological engineering curriculum. Ourintegration efforts here have taken a broader approach, introducing foreign languageimmersion into a laboratory program for engineering students. An additional, if less tangible aspect, is also present. One of the ABET/EC 2000engineering criteria for the undergraduate degree is “the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Chad Hammerquist, George Fox University; Robert Melendy, George Fox University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

control theory effectively in an industrial oreven a research environmentThis paper reviews the literature devoted to control systems education. It shows how academia isusing PLCs in education and how it can complement the traditional focus on continuous-basedcontrol. A key objective of this paper is to review the PLC use in mechanical engineeringeducation, which traditionally takes place in a control systems engineering course. This paperwill also address a proposal by the authors that implementing PLCs into a control systems coursefor mechanical engineering students can enable a natural integration of continuous andnon-continuous control theory.IntroductionEngineering control problems can generally be categorized solely or as a combination of

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Kisha L. Johnson; John Albert Wheatland; Grace E. Mack

Page 5.297.1studies have concluded that Tinto’s model has “reasonable predictive power in explainingvariance in freshman year persistence/voluntary withdrawal” (Pascarella and Terenzini, 1983, p.224.)Social integration is the result of “informal peer group associations, semi-formal extra-curricularactivities and interaction with faculty and administrative personnel of the college” (Tinto, 1975,p.107). Tinto theorized that of all the possible types of social interaction, peer-group associationsare the most salient in social integration and most directly impact the student’s institutionalcommitment. The Fast Track to Achievement program is an effort to provide freshmen with aquality, first-time peer group experience as a means of motivating

Conference Session

Advice from the Experts for NEEs at Small Universities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger

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New Engineering Educators

Florida. Established in1997, FGCU attracts thousands of new freshmen each year because of its commitment toacademic excellence and an interdisciplinary focus on curriculum combined with a growing,younger regional population. The most unusual characteristic of FGCU, compared to otherUniversity systems, is its implementation of a 3-year renewable term contract rather than thetraditional tenure system. Despite this non-traditional approach, which has been in place sinceFGCU was started, there have been and continue to be many exceptional applicants to the newU.A. Whitaker School of Engineering (WSOE). The WSOE, which first admitted students lastyear, has debuted with three majors leading towards the Bachelor of Science degree inBioengineering, Civil

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 8 - Design Methodologies

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Simon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lauren Stewart, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wayne Li, Georgia Institute of Technology; Larissa Simoes Novelino, Georgia Institute of Technology

curriculum, illuminated an opportunity for the School to addressboth voids by using the origami course as a design-based offering.PersonnelSoon after the announcement of the departing faculty member, the School’s leadership convenedto discuss and chart a path forward. Given the success of the course, its broad appeal to students,and it being part of the department’s programs and cultural experiences, the decision was madeto identify and approach a suitable replacement for the lead faculty instructor – to not onlyassume the responsibilities of the delivery of the course, but also to lead change efforts of anyrequisite revisions to the course given changes in expertise. Ultimately, another structuralengineering faculty member – with expertise and

Conference Session

Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; John Edward Miller, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

societal context, is so broad that it is difficult to know howto assess this outcome. Outcome i, a recognition of and the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning, and Outcome j, a knowledge of contemporary issues, are again, both broad anddifficult to assess. The difficulty in assessing these outcomes motivated ABET to refine the a-kstudent outcomes to seven, which will be adopted in the future.3,4 Much heated discussion isongoing concerning these changes. From the CAEP, the only curricular requirements for aprogram such as mechanical engineering are: “The curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations); to model

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012. 3. O. Farook, C. R. Sekhar, J. P. Agrawal and A. Ahmed, ``Multiprocessor Embedded System Design: A Course With Hardware/Software Integration”, ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012. 4. Y. Tang, L. M. Head, R. P. Ramachandran and L. Chatman, ``Integrating System on Chip in an Undergraduate ECE Curriculum”, ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, June 2009. 5. R. P. Ramachandran, P. Jansson, Y. Tang, L. M. Head and L. Chatman, ``Vertical Integration of System-on-Chip and Green Engineering Across the Undergraduate Curriculum”, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Arlington, Virginia, Session T3J

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Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE PSW Section Conference, canceled

Authors

Seema C Shah-Fairbank P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul R Hottinger, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Shonn Haren, Cal Poly Pomona

in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.5The study provides a pre- and post-evaluation of student artifacts, which included the addition oflibrary instruction and assignment design to improve student learning.Technical and Professional Skills AssessmentStudents graduating from engineering programs need both technical and professionalskills. Teaching and assessing professional skills can be challenging, but has been proven to bepossible, either through assessing each skill individually or through an integrated approach.7An area of continued concern in engineering education is students’ ability to communicate.Many students take composition and oral communication courses, which are not fully integratedwithin their discipline

Conference Session

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Elzey, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs

component of the curriculum. These changes include increasing numbersof women and minorities in engineering (and the need to increase them further), better preparednessof high school graduates for college-level study, and heightened competition among institutions andfields for the best students. Entering engineering students are therefore more diverse, moredemanding, and more ‘consumer-conscious’ and sophisticated in the evaluation of career alternativesthan ever. So in addition to providing students with the fundamentals of technical problem solving,the intro to engineering course must now provide an effective learning experience for a much more

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

thestudents have never written a technical report; therefore, very explicit instructions were givenconcerning the section headings and required contents of the report. Items required includeddiscussions of future curriculum that may expand their knowledge of the project, and potentialME careers where similar tests, data or functions are performed.Reverse-Engineering ExerciseMany undergraduate students enter the ME program with an intrinsic curiosity of how systemswork. This is easily confirmed by asking any mechanical engineering class, “Who has takenapart machines, cars, toys, tools, speakers, etc. to see how it works?” The author’s experiencehas been that upwards of 85-90% of students answer that question in the affirmative. Thisreverse-engineering

Conference Session

Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University

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Engineering Libraries

research with your curriculum≠ Assist in defining student research topics≠ Improve student work based on high quality information and solid research≠ Ensure consistent use of documentation styles, while raising awareness of academic integritySome examples of special instruction sessions include:≠ Library tours≠ Introduction to Refworks, a web-based bibliographic software≠ Plagiarism and academic integrity To arrange an instruction session, contact your subject specialist. Figure 3 Page 14.333.9 C. Creating Lasting Partnerships On CampusParticipation

Conference Session

Redefining Inclusivity: Embracing Neurodiversity in Engineering and Computing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Nicole Lowman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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

integration aligns withethical and equitable practices and ensures a more comprehensive and impactful approach tosustainability efforts.People of Color and Environmental OrganizationsOf the 43 websites analyzed, only 34 featured images of people. We noted that organizationswith an explicit mention of words with the root “just” in their mission statement were morelikely represent people of color (PoC) both in images, and, more importantly, in leadershippositions, as well as to display the pronouns used by their staff and/or board members. It is worthnoting that while University at Buffalo Sustainability did not explicitly articulate justice in theirmission, they were one of the three organizations to publish their staff’s pronouns and had anabove

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is author of the text Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, which includes an integrated, menu driven computer program ThermoSolver. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Page 12.904.1© American

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Prpich, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Anukriti Shrestha, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Building Better Engineers: Teaching Chemical Engineers to Troubleshoot in the Laboratory George Prpich, Anukriti Shrestha, Caroline Crockett, Natasha Smith University of VirginiaAbstractThe Chemical Engineering Laboratory is a crucial training ground for students to acquirefundamental professional skills. Among these skills, troubleshooting is exceptionally valuableand significant, yet it is often underemphasized in the engineering curriculum. This studyexamines the efficacy of structured troubleshooting training modules in enhancing students'troubleshooting skills. Modules were integrated into laboratory lectures to introducetroubleshooting concepts, followed by a hands-on exercise to evaluate

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

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International

section.Challenges:• Lack of integration of universities across Latin America and the Caribbean.• Lack of an accreditation system in the region for quality assurance inn education that will facilitate students and professionals mobility, technology transfer and economic development.• Decreasing number of student enrollments in engineering and technology programs specially in the US.• Lack of service learning projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.• Lack of funds for research Latin America and the Caribbean.• Cost of student mobility and government issues such as visa problems.• Lack of engineering design, entrepreneurship and leadership courses in the engineering curriculum.• Lack of promotion of creative skills in the engineering curriculum in the