Conference Session

Objectives, Assessment, and Methods for Teaching Technological Literacy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; John Krupczak, Hope College; James F. Young, Rice University, Electrical & Computer Engineering; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

unit’s perspective, strengths and resources. By multiple iterations, highest priority items were combined as appropriate andcategorized as Educational Objectives and related Outcomes. This resulted in a set of fourEducational Objectives and seventeen Outcomes. The four Educational Objectives includedemonstrating: 1) knowledge of the technological nature of the physical and natural world, 2)ability to meaningfully engage with big questions of a technological nature, both contemporaryand enduring, 3) characteristics of personal and social responsibility in using and creatingtechnology, and 4) capability to synthesize and advance technological accomplishments acrossgeneral and specialized domains. Three to six Outcomes were related to each

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

modifiedlubricants, wear surfaces, and nano-lubricants. The lubes were analyzed for traction, and heatgeneration based on numerical models and actual wear tests were conducted on the materials.Bearing parameters, and load capacities, as well as seizure loads were evaluated using ASTMtests, and the lubes were tested on full scale models. It was determined that through low-costmodification in the current lubes, beneficial properties could be enhanced.Project DeliverablesEach of the tasks had the following milestones that had to be met,Task 1 - Alternative fuel projectQuarter 2 - Research into grades and availability of bio-diesel in regions of usage, developemissions and delivery economics and distribution model including consumption needs.Quarter 4 - Report

Conference Session

ELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University; D. Fu, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

-electric and series-hybrid electric. The developed bench unit is capable ofdemonstrating, illustrating and displaying the multiple energy flows in the electric-drive vehiclebased on its configuration and driving conditions. The integrated unit serves as a hands-onexperience workstation for multidiscipline students enrolled in the electric-drive vehicletechnology courses. The hands-on experience not only enhances the vehicle electrificationtraining and education, but also inspires students’ interest in the green movement oftransportation.1. IntroductionWorld competition and stringent United States fuel economy goals and emission regulations forthe 21st Century vehicle have pressured the automotive industry to design and evaluate advancedautomobiles

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

bycustomizing avatars, designing the terrain of the land and modeling objects in three dimensions.The avatar-customization, terrain-editing and object-building tools of the viewer allow for fastand easy modification of the content.Free client programs, called viewers, such as the Second Life viewer or the HippoOpenSimulator (often referred to as OpenSim) viewer 16, enable users to interact with each otherthrough avatars. OpenSimulator is an open source server platform for hosting virtual worlds.While OpenSimulator is most recognized for its compatibility with the Second Life client, it isalso capable of hosting alternative worlds with different feature sets with multiple protocols andoperating systems (Figure 1

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris C Delia Jr., Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Rowan University; John L. Schmalzel P.E., Rowan University; Carlos Daniel Barreiro; Kevin Anthony Whitten, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Through this engineeringclinic model, students learned all the inner workings of how a grid-connected PV array goesfrom concept to reality, ending with a finished product for the client. Most importantly, theRowan University clinic experience allowed students to effectively communicate withrepresentatives of the sponsoring agency and report the findings of a semester long research,design and development project.BackgroundThe four Rowan University Engineering programs offer an inter-disciplinary EngineeringClinic program, which consists of an eight-semester sequence of courses that must be taken byall Engineering students [1]. Freshman students in Chemical Engineering (ChE), Civil andEnvironmental Engineering (CEE), Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Ronald E. Land, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University; Kelly Ann Lacroix, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College; Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

relatively small number of respondents the authors consider this survey tobe a pilot study. At the time of the writing the number of students who volunteered to take examin May 2011 almost doubled and survey results bank will be more comprehensive duringpresentation of this paper at the conference.The survey question addressed the students’ view of the fairness and validity of the exam as ameasure of their technical knowledge. Seventeen respondents rated the statement: I believe thisexamination is a fair and valid measure of my technical competencies, with an average of 4.00,and a standard deviation of 0.970. These results are illustrated in Figure 1. Most respondentsindicated their belief that the exam was a fair and valid measure of their

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Danny H Cole

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

11, and the data collection and plotting was performed withMS Excel 2007.In addition to the project, feedback from the teachers who brought their students to this year’sconference is presented, as well as how the EET session format was modified to accommodatefeedback from the previous year.Conference backgroundProject Lead the Way (PLTW) is an organization that partners with middle schools and highschools across the nation to prepare students for post-secondary education and subsequentcareers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).1 The PurdueUniversity-South Bend annual PLTW Conference is an outreach program targeting thesestudents from local high schools. The specific goals of the conference are to: 1. Engage them

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Nancy Ortins Savage, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

students or students with a significant amount ofAdvanced Placement credit, including freshman chemistry. Some students were behind in eithermath or introductory engineering classes. The remaining 50 students were consistent in thesequence of courses taken during their first year: 22 had completed a single freshman chemistrycourse (CH115) and 28 of them completed both CH115 (General Chemistry I) and EAS120 (ourversion of General Chemistry II). Table 1 shows some descriptive statistics for the students inthe study. There is no statistical difference in the mean gpa and the mean calculus I gradebetween the groups, as shown by the values of the T-Test probability (p). On average, thechemistry grade for the first group (single chemistry course) is

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perry Samson, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

through a model of “mini-lectures” combined with quizzes to test students’ understanding ofconcepts (Figure 1), the following objectives can be achieved: Improved Discourse — It is often difficult to engender discourse in large lecture classes, as the environment is impersonal and sometimes intimidating to students. Instructor questions often go unanswered or are answered by a select few. Few students become engaged and learning becomes passive. LectureTools aims to engage more students by offering tools for students to pose questions anonymously and answer a wider range of question types from an instructor than was afforded by clickers. The answers offered by the students to these questions become an opportunity for further

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fahmida Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Abulkhair Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

would really examine where the difficulty was coming from and seek help toaddress the issues. Since many states require only two years of math for high school graduation[1] , students were asked about the highest level math class they had taken in high school and howlong before they entered college they had taken the last math course. They were also asked abouttheir ACT math score, math placement score, their first math course in college, if they had torepeat any math courses in college and what were the biggest challenges in the first math coursein college. Finally, students were asked about their confidence and performance/satisfaction levelin the courses in which they were currently enrolled.The results of this survey are expected to

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Myongsook Susan Oh, Hongik University; Yookyung Bae, Seoul National University, Institute for Gender Research

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Page 22.534.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The effect of group culture on leadership opportunities for female engineering students in Korea1. Introduction The importance of leadership training has been prevalent since the 1990’s as a part ofhuman resource development in Korea. Industry has heavily invested in training programs,and universities include leadership in the regular curriculum by providing related subjects, aswell as by installing leadership centers. Leadership is considered as a core competence forengineers. However, leadership is often pointed out as a quality lacking in female engineersin industry.1 One needs to investigate whether female students

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

undertaken by Cline4 to determine the key competencies needed by constructionproject managers, it was found that effective project managers must possess fundamentalconstruction management skills, project administration skills, business writing andcommunication skills, and soft skills, such as negotiation, leadership, and teamwork.Specifically it was found that the five most important skills were: 1. Leadership 2. Construction Management 3. Professional and Ethical Judgement Page 22.535.2 4. Contracts 5. Plan Reading -%-Construction EducationA great body of research exists that has attempted to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

ability to function on multi-disciplinaryteams.” To help students be effective team members and develop leadership skills in amultidisciplinary environment, S-STEM recipients were required to register for a one-creditcourse that utilizes a team project.Adams and Simon suggest a teamwork model and believe that ABET requirements and theengineering industry’s need for teamwork suggest four questions concerning teamwork; 1. What does it mean to function on a multi-disciplinary team? 2. What should be used to measure students’ ability to do so? 3. How will teamwork in the classroom be used to enhance this ability? 4. What effect does teamwork have on the enhancement of learning?Answering these questions is essential if engineering

Conference Session

Mini-Workshop on Bias in Faculty Searches

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Coleen Carrigan, University of Washington, ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

College ofEngineering and the Science Division of the College of Arts and Sciences, each initiative isevaluated to determine how it can be institutionalized throughout the UW campus. The CIC’s six focus areas are: (1) leadership development for current deans anddepartment chairs, (2) SEM department cultural change, (3) policy transformation, (4) mentoringwomen in SEM for leadership, (5) transitional support for faculty in SEM, and (6) visitingscholars. Recruitment and retention are key lenses through which to examine these six focusareas. For example, when cultural change efforts challenge underlying assumptions or traditionalpractices, recruitment and retention processes evolve. Training faculty on interruptingunexamined bias in the

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghan Marie Rock, Rochester Institute of Technology; Harry Marx, Rochester Institute of Technology; Seth M. Kane, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Applied Science and Technology; James H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

insight into this innovative learning experience.IntroductionAlthough remote laboratory experiments have been studied for educational applications since theearly 1990’s, they are still in their infancy, and are only recently becoming a reality. 1 Moore’sLaw proposes that computer technology development doubles every year, and completeddevelopmental stage can then be utilized the next year to continue these advancements. 2 Takinginto account this exponential growth in computer technology, remote laboratories are now at adevelopmental stage where their potential to become an essential tool for science education ispromising.It is not uncommon to see simulations of experiments used as supplementary educational tools.These virtual laboratories exist

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

theyserve (all income ranges, high populations of students from underrepresented groups).Variations among the school types and school districts lead to differences in how HSEimplementation evolves at these schools, and the differences are likely required in order toproduce successful and sustainable implementations. The flexibility of the HSE program to beimplemented in the best manner for the host school is a strength of the program. The basicformula for an HSE implementation is illustrated in Figure 1 by a schematic diagram thatemphasizes the team (student) focus of the program and how the basic HSE operating model isgrounded in a surrounding multi-base support system formed by partners from industry, highereducation, and the local community. HSE

Conference Session

Integrating Math Science and Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Po-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology; Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of Technology; Tung-Shyan Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Chiu-Hsiung Liao, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Yen Tung Chung, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; C. Lin, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan R.O.C.; Ruey-Maw Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

-related courses werebetter than their counterparts in reformed Calculus I classes. Furthermore, 44% of reformedCalculus I students changed to traditional Calculus II programs and only 18% of traditionalCalculus I students shifted to reformed Calculus II. Baxter, Majumdar, and Smith[1] alsosurveyed reformed and traditional calculus students’achievement in the Math-ACT andfound that traditional Calculus I students’average grade was slightly higher than that in thereformed Calculus I, but only 52% of traditional Calculus I students passed the exam,significantly lower than reformed Calculus I students’passing rate of 64%. As for succeedingperformance, reformed Calculus I students surpassed the traditional students in Physics I andCalculus II, yet

Conference Session

Engineering as the STEM Glue

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Barth, University of Alabama; Debra M. McCallum, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Rosanna E. Guadagno, University of Alabama; Beverly Roskos, University of Alabama; Carmen Burkhalter, University of Alabama; Marion J Goldston, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

included items related to performance inschool (e.g., self-ranking of ability and performance in math and science in comparison to othersubjects) and items related to the ability to learn math or science. Items were averaged so thatscores ranged from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Internal consistency (a measure of reliability) for thesescales was high, with mean alpha = .72.Math and Science Interest. Two separate measures were created for math and science, one foreach time point (four scales all together). Items were adapted from the MSALT.14 The scalescombined items related to attitudes (liking, interest in taking more math or science) and theperceived importance and usefulness of math or science for the future. Items were averaged sothat Interest scores

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsey Simmons, Stanford University; Beth L Pruitt, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Sessions on Confidence in Teaching STEM-Related SkillsAbstractProfessional development programs for teachers involving hands-on research have been shownto improve student performance. However, the mechanisms by which this occurs are unclear.After preliminary investigation, teacher confidence appeared to be one metric that may beaffected by participation in our research program. Quantitative survey data fail to confirm thishypothesis, though. Qualitative essay data suggest external factors that impact confidence andthus our interpretation of survey data.1. IntroductionNational Science Education Standards established by the National Research Council in 1996suggest that science teachers “encourage and model the skills of scientific inquiry, as well

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research in K-12

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gamze Ozogul, Arizona State University; Martin Reisslein, Arizona State University; Amy Marcelle Johnson, University of Memphis

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, Goldwater Center, MC 5706, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-5706; telephone: (+1)480-965-8593; fax (+1)480-965-8325; e-mail: reisslein@asu.edu.Amy Marcelle Johnson, University of Memphis Amy Johnson is an experimental psychology PhD student (cognitive track) working in the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis. Her research interests relate to Cognitive and Educa- tional Psychology, including self-regulated learning, intelligent tutoring systems, cognitive load theory, and the cognitive processes underlying the integration of verbal and pictorial information in multimedia and hypermedia environments

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Greco, Arkansas Tech University; James D. Reasoner Jr, Arkansas Tech University; Daniel Bullock, Arkansas Tech University; Carlos L. Castillo, Arkansas Tech University; Patricia S. Buford, Arkansas Tech University; Gill G. richards, Arkansas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

obscured to discourage a circuit analysissolution. Monte-Carlo simulations were performed with the rated component tolerances toobtain ranges for acceptable measurements.A comparison between the solo and control groups for the final lab practicum grades provided ameasure of the effectiveness of solo versus team laboratory student organization. The finallaboratory practicum served as an objective and direct measurement of students' electric circuitlaboratory knowledge and skills. This study was reviewed and approved by the Human SubjectCommittee.ResultsLab Practicum Scores:The final laboratory practicum scores are summarized in Figure 1 for each of the fiveconsecutive semesters in the study. Statistical analysis was performed to compare lab

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

enrollment in one or more online courses reached 4.6 million students in 2008 1.The 17 percent growth rate for online enrollments is significantly higher than the 1.2 percentgrowth rate of the overall higher education student population during the same time period 2.The report of the survey entitled, “Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States,2009″ 1 seeks to address and provide answers to some of the fundamental questions related to thenature and extent of online education. Some of the questions addressed in the report are, whetherretention of students is harder in online courses, if the learning outcomes in online courses arecomparable to face-to-face courses, or the impact of the current economic conditions on onlineeducation. The

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University, (first, corresponding author)

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 22.546.4undergraduate/graduate studies in power and energy systems and related areas including powerelectronics, signal processing and computer network security issues for emerging smart gridapplications. One such program is offered by the research group led by Professor Ned Mohan ofthe University of Minnesota.1 Many faculty members and department heads attend annualworkshops organized by this group at the University of Minnesota. In 2010, the ECEDHA Boardof Directors decided to seek funding to organize workshops for educators and industryparticipants to exchange ideas and discuss important issues on workforce and curriculumdevelopment in electric energy and power systems.Background InformationThe electric power grid is a fundamental

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando R. Baiocchi, University of Washington, Tacoma; David A. Rogers, North Dakota State University; Max H. M. Costa, University of Campinas (Unicamp), School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter M. Osterberg, University of Portland; Aziz Sukru Inan, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

students successfully built and tested afunctioning Fast Fourier Transform prototype system which was presented and demonstrated tothe EE community at the University of Portland. This use of the MEP Program to implement asophisticated digital function such as the FFT was an extremely effective pedagogical experiencefor the students and the faculty. Page 22.548.2FFT Circuit Description The design of the FFT processor begins with the algorithm to be implemented. The FFTalgorithm is a “divide-and-conquer” approach which reduces the number of required calculationsfrom O(n2) to O(n·log n), where n is the number of samples. Figure 1 shows the

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Jessica A Kuczenski, Century College; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

opinions of student abilities, importance of specific skills, andavailability of university resources.IntroductionBeginning in the early 90’s, portfolios have gained popularity in academic settings and morerecently there has been a shift towards electronic portfolios (e-portfolio). “E-portfolios cansupport student advisement, career preparation, and credential documentation; sharing ofteaching philosophies and practices; department and program self-studies; and institutional andprogram accreditation processes.”1 In addition to student benefits, a variety of institutions haveimplemented e-portfolios for the added purpose of assessment and accreditation in support of“lifelong learning,” 2-5 a specific criteria for engineering accreditation through

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

theintegrated pedagogical approach. The teacher implementation and teacher effectiveness researchaspects of the pilot test were gauged through a descriptive statistical display and an instuctionalplanning/process correlation matrix, respectively.MethodologyThis project model consists of four distinct phases: 1) Teacher professional development, 2)cross-curricular grade level teacher planning, 3) ongoing programmatic alignment, and 4) astudent afterschool program. The teacher professional development phase of the project was ledby a long-standing K-12 engineering outreach professional. The professional developmentproject staff member who provided faculty development and implementation strategy for thepilot school is a certified trainer for the Museum of

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research in K-12

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Irene B. Mena, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Transformation or assimilation?Purpose of the study and research questionsThe aim of this study is to examine how elementary school teachers translate what they learnedfrom using the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) curriculum. The research questions include thefollowing: 1) What are the teachers‟ first steps in developing engineering design-based sciencelessons? 2) What are the teachers‟ actual attempts at integrating the engineering design process?3) How can we characterize teachers‟ attempts? The context of this research study is auniversity-based initiative focused on creating an engineering literate society throughpreeminence in P-12 engineering education research and scholarship.Theoretical frameworkCentral to this study is the work of teachers

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Rivale, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jayne Aiken, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sweta Adhikary, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

These large expenditures, however, have yetto produce measurable gains in public understanding of engineering. In response to this, theNational Academy of Engineering conducted a comprehensive study, Changing theConversation, to: (1) identify a small number of messages likely to improve the publicunderstanding of engineering, (2) test the effectiveness of these messages in a variety of targetaudiences, and (3) disseminate the results of the message testing to the engineering community.7As part of the study, the Committee on the Public Understanding of Engineering Messagesdeveloped a new positioning statement for engineering: No profession unleashes the spirit of innovation like engineering. From research to real-world applications

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caridad Cruz, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

selected to conduct the study; atotal of 187 students (58% female) completed the modified DAE test. The drawings and open-ended responses were analyzed following an inductive data analysis approach. Four maincategories emerged to describe the data: 1) engineers in action, 2) characteristics of an engineer,3) gender, and 4) work context. Our findings indicate that the majority of participants in thisstudy perceive engineers as male individuals that perform activities related to the constructionand oil industries.IntroductionIn the 2009 results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), Mexicanstudents experienced a setback in the scientific literacy indicators, and even when a significantimprovement in the mathematics scores can be