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Undergraduate Students' Professional Skills and Reflection

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Virginia Charter, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

•Analyze and Interpret Data from Experiments •Identify and Solve Engineering Proglems Academic and Problem •Possess IT Skills Solving Skills •Apply Knowledge of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering •Use Engineering Equipment •Design a system, Component, or Process •Be Flexible •Be Open Minded •Offer Support and Ideas to Others •Negotiate to Reach a Decision Interpersonal Skills •Work Together and Listen to Others' Opinions

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary; Qiao Sun, University of Calgary; Cassy M. Weber, Science Alberta Foundation (o/a MindFuel)

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260, 3512 33rd Street N.W., Calgary AB, T2L-2A6.AbstractFor this study interested parties, engineering university academics and K-12 STEMresearchers, have partnered in an attempt to impact high school physics enrollment byevaluating a 21st century teaching and learning tool that can act as an alternative toconventional teaching methods. The Digital Learning Management System (DLMS) hasthe potential to change the perception of high school physics and, ultimately, to improvestudent outcomes. This learning tool has been developed by a leading STEM educationalnot-for-profit Canadian organization. The tool appeals to digital natives (high schoolstudents) and incorporates: mind mapping (discovery based learning), experts on call,gamification, all

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 10

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theo Sorg, Purdue University

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Paper ID #37108Where Are We, and Where to Next? ’Neurodiversity’ in EngineeringEducation ResearchTheo Sorg, Purdue University Theo Sorg (they/them) is a third-year PhD student and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. They received their Bachelor’s de- gree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University. As an undergraduate, they also received a Cooperative Education Program certificate for their work as a Pathways Intern at NASA’s John- son Space Center. Their research interests focus on challenging problematic conceptions and

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Working Together: Approaches to Inclusivity and Interdisciplinarity

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kenya Z Mejia, University of Washington; Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Paper ID #33944Inclusivity Meter: Tracing How it Worked and What Was LearnedKenya Z Mejia, University of Washington Kenya Z. Mejia is a third year PhD student at the University of Washington in the Human Centered Design & Engineering program. Her work focuses on diversity and inclusion in engineering education focusing on engineering design education.Prof. Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University Yen-Lin Han is an Associate Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University. Dr. Han received her BS degree in Material Science and Engineering from National Tsing-Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, her

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Megan O. Conrad, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; Lauren Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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, “A review of the 2007literature women in engineering,” SWE Magazine, vol. 54, pp. 34–70, Jun. 2008.[17] N. Dasgupta and J. G. Stout, “Girls and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics: STEMing the Tide and Broadening Participation in STEM Careers,” PolicyInsights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 21–29, Oct. 2014, doi:10.1177/2372732214549471.[18] C. Mavriplis et al., “Mind the Gap: Women in STEM Career Breaks,” Journal oftechnology management & innovation, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 140–151, Jun. 2010, doi:10.4067/S0718-27242010000100011.[19] “STEM by share of women workers 2019,” Tableau Software: U.S. Department of Labor,https://public.tableau.com/views/STEMbyshareofwomenworkers2019/STEMpercentwomen

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Lourdes A. Medina, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Maria Angelica Velazquez, Montana State University; David Claudio, Montana State University; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus

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Paper ID #34905Women’s Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence: A Comparison ofEngineering Programs in Two Different Cultures ¨ CampusNolgie Oquendo-Colon, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Nolgie Oquendo is a Graduate Student (MS) in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayag¨uez. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. He is seeking to pursue a PhD in Engineering Education. Research interests include Diversity and Inclusion, Design and Evaluation, and Data Analytics.Dr. Maria Angelica

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Isabel Huff, Springfield Technical Community College

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Paper ID #32948Building a Community of Empowerment for Women in STEM with a FocusonCommunity College WomenProf. Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh is a professor at Springfield Technical Community College, where she teaches courses in physics, engineering mechanics, and structures. A graduate of the engineering transfer program at STCC, McGinnis-Cavanaugh holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Mas- sachusetts Amherst. She focuses on developing meaningful educational strategies to recruit and retain a diverse student body in engineering and

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno

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, "What?" And he's like, "Yeah, the college wants me to take pictures of women and pictures of people of color." Now, the photographer was black; he was a black man. He was just doing his job of what the college told him to do. But that didn't make it better for me. I feel like, in his mind, why would he also think that doctoring photos is the way to promote diversity?”In this interaction, the photographer acknowledged Monica and included her only because of herrace and gender. This invalidated Monica’s value in engineering because her accomplishmentsin the field did not matter. As such, we coded this experience as an invalidation. Though thephotographer wanted to take her picture because of the double bind, the purpose of the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Johnny C. Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrea L. Schuman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference. Montreal, Canada, 2020.[8] G. Hofstede, G. J. Hofstede, and M. Minkov, Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, Third Edition. McGraw Hill Professional, 2010.[9] P. Sharma, “Measuring personal cultural orientations: scale development and validation,” J. of the Acad. Mark. Sci., vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 787–806, Dec. 2010, doi: 10.1007/s11747-009- 0184-7.[10] K. S. Cortina, S. Arel, and J. P. Smith-Darden, “School Belonging in Different Cultures: The Effects of Individualism and Power Distance,” Front. Educ., vol. 2, 2017, doi: 10.3389/feduc.2017.00056.[11] A. Alshahrani, “Power Distance and Individualism-Collectivism in EFL Learning Environment,” AWEJ, vol. 8

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Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Claudia Paz Gwynn, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Universidad Andres Bello

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Paper ID #33654Entrepreneurial Vision Module: Lessons from the PandemicProf. Claudia Paz Gwynn, Universidad Andres Bello Doctorate student in Psychology with a research line in innovation, Master in Entrepreneurial Develop- ment for Innovation and Master in Coaching. National Coordinator of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the School of Engineering, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile. With training and ex- perience in active methodologies for teaching and training entrepreneurial and innovative skills.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Universidad Andres Bello Genaro Zavala is a Full Professor and

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Erica Haugtvedt, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Duane Lewis Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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University and then at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. as program manager in the Engineering Directorate. From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Abata was President of the American Society for Engineering Education. Following his appointment at NSF he served as Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Arizona University and Dean of Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dr. Abata is currently a tenured full professor in mechanical engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His research work focuses in the areas of energy storage and combustion. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Carin Queener, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Dorian Davis; Renaldo C. Blocker, The "Why You?" Initiative, Inc.

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Paper ID #28663The Role of Connectedness for Minoritized Students at a MentoringConferenceMs. Carin Queener, University of Michigan Carin Queener is a rising senior in the department of Industrial and Operations Engineering.Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan Joi Mondisa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering and an Engineering Education Faculty Member at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. Dr. Mondisa holds a PhD in Engineering Education, an MS in Industrial Engineering, an MBA, and a BS in General Engineering. She researches STEM mentoring experiences and

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston; Lakiesha N. Williams, University of Florida

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Paper ID #28524Update on Academics with Diversity Education and Mentorship inEngineering (ACADEME) Activities and FellowsDr. Teresa J. Cutright, The University of Akron Dr. Cutright is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Akron. She has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with emphasis on environmental remediation techniques with over 20 years of experience conducting site assessments, soil characterizations and treatability studies for a variety of environmental contaminants. In addition she also conducts education research via an EPA education grant and a NSF Scholarships for STEM

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Baldwin Wallace University; Alissa Papernik; Amanda Ferreira Dias-Liebold, Rowan University

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disciplines did notmake sense. Over half of the participants said they loved math and science or they were good atit. An interesting trend was that most of the freshmen who were interviewed said they were veryexcited about the projects the upperclassmen were doing and would like to do those projects. Onanother note, the candidates who were unhappy with their coursework said they liked other non-engineering related things better, the content is not what they were expecting, or they spent toomuch time on classwork.One thing that was found to be a motivator for some of the interview candidates was their futurecareer goals. These candidates had a particular career field in mind for after graduation. Theywere excited to learn skills to help them achieve

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #27496What Do Students Learn about Innovation?Dr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University Nicholas D. Fila is a postdoctoral research associate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Indus- trial Design at Iowa State University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Engi- neering Education from Purdue University. His current research interests include innovation, empathy, engineering design, course design heuristics.Dr. Justin L. Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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ofdiverse human beings. The faculty who designed and co-taught the course represent thedisciplines of engineering, humanities, social sciences, and business, includinginnovation and entrepreneurship. Our aim was to develop a course that simulates a real-world engineering challenge, replete with strong societal variables, in order to enablestudents to learn and practice not only the technical knowledge they need to be effectiveengineers, but also the habits of mind (curiosity, flexibility, integrative thinking, andcreativity) that are necessary for developing what KEEN calls the “entrepreneurialmindset.”This paper describes a negotiations module within a role-playing engineering course setin nineteenth-century Worcester, Massachusetts. In this

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy A. Dannels, Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Chris Campbell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Trager, Rochester Institute of Technology; Byron Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology

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in the workforce and their daily life. She is a subject matter expert in product design/development and digital engineering/manufacturing especially from prototype or service to marketplace. Prior to joining NTID, Dannels worked for several engineering corporations.Mr. Chris Campbell, Rochester Institute of Technology Chris Campbell is a Research Associate Professor with the Center on Access Technology at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, one of the colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology. His research and development focus is on access technologies that will positively impact post-secondary educational experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.Mr. Brian Trager, Rochester Institute of

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antti Oskari Surma-Aho, Aalto University; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University; Katja Holtta-Otto, Aalto University

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for end-users [5]. Understanding end-users in engineering maycontribute to market success, as a majority of innovative breakthrough products involve noveluser interfaces [6]. Further, the established design process guides published by Stanford d.school[7] and IDEO [8] place empathy among the first steps to take when aiming for innovation. As forself-efficacy, it is currently hypothesized that it influences an engineer’s interest and ability tocarry out tasks associated with innovativeness [9], such as open-minded design exploration [10].However, despite educators attempting to teach empathy [11], [12] and innovation self-efficacyto engineering students, there is little understanding as to whether students develop either ofthese mindsets. Thus

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler Byrne Cole, Northeastern University; Emma Kaeli, Northeastern University; Bradley Joseph Priem, Northeastern University; Caroline Ghio, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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statistically significantlyhigher proportion (based on a one-tailed z-test with a p value of 0.025) of students who feltchemistry to be important at the start of the semester used SI during the semester than studentswho did not feel chemistry to be important. Furthermore, as shown in Table 3, among those whoreported chemistry as important at the beginning of the semester, a larger proportion of thosewho used SI reported chemistry remained important at the end of the semester than those whodid not use SI (i.e., students who used SI were less likely to change their minds about thecourse’s importance than those who did not use SI). Together, these findings suggest that theperceived importance of learning a gateway science subject by an engineering student

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A Gatz, Stony Brook University ; Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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provided by participation in the program. As one mechanical engineering studentstated, “I am satisfied with my participation in WISE. I have support and friendship of womenwho are both in my major and going through similar situations…it is sometimes hard to be awoman and stand up for things in male dominated classes.” This camaraderie from peers andadvice from upperclassman seemed to help the first-year female students in science andengineering cope with the academic and social stressors within their majors, as reported by ageneral engineering student: I like how the other students in the program are like-minded as me, and understand the struggles/challenges I face not only as a woman in STEM, but simply as a college student. Not

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University

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Paper ID #26195Humanitarian Entrepreneurial Multi-Year Interdisciplinary BmE CapstoneDesign Course to Enable the Continued Supported Employment of PersonsWith DisabilityDr. Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University Director, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science, and Technology (CREST), and Shulman Pro- fessor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY. Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Humanitarian Entrepreneurial Multi-Year

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Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gillian M. Nicholls, Southeast Missouri State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport

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Paper ID #16448Best Practices for Using Algorithmic Calculated Questions via a Course Learn-ing Management SystemDr. Gillian M. Nicholls, Southeast Missouri State University Dr. Gillian M. Nicholls is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods at Southeast Missouri State University. Her research interests are in applying statistical analysis and optimization to supply chain management, transportation management, and engineering education. She holds the B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Lehigh University), Masters in Business Administration (Penn State University), M.S. in Industrial Engineering (University of Pittsburgh

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Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shih-Chung Jessy Kang P.E., National Taiwan University; Yifen Li, National Taiwan University; ChingMei Tseng

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Paper ID #17482The Effect of Soft Classroom: A New Learning Environment IntegratingMOOCs into Conventional Classrooms for College StudentsProf. Shih-Chung Jessy Kang P.E., National Taiwan UniversityYifen Li, National Taiwan University A graduate Student of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University.Dr. ChingMei Tseng c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Effect of the Soft Classroom: A New Learning Environment integrating MOOCs into Conventional Classrooms for University Students!!Abstract !In the last two decades, new insights into the nature of teaching

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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Paper ID #15970Redesigning Engineering Education in Chile: How Selective Institutions Re-spond to an Ambitious National ReformDr. Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile Sergio Celis is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Sciences at the Universidad de Chile. He conducts research on higher education, with a focus on teaching and learning in STEM fields. His primary research interest is in how multiple forces, internal and external to the institution, influence what and how we teach in colleges and universities. His doctoral thesis investigated how social and intellectual movements influenced the

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Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Elizabeth Dawson, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Kerrie Wilkins, Arizona State University ; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University

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Page 26.850.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Honing Interpersonal Communication Skills for Difficult Situations: Evidence for the Effectiveness of an Online Instructional ResourceIntroduction Interpersonal communication skills can be conceptualized as understanding the dynamicsand applying the principles of receiving and sending verbal and nonverbal messages.1Acrosscareer and educational fields, interpersonal communication skills are considered fundamental tosuccess. Effective communication has been associated empirically with higher quality academicaccomplishments, better professional and personal relationships, and increased

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Women in Engineering Division: Faculty and Gender Issues

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Kathleen Moore, Oakland University; Julie Walters, Oakland University; Bradley J. Roth, Oakland University; Leanne DeVreugd, Oakland University; Jo Reger, Oakland University

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Paper ID #11294Developing an effective mentoring program for early-career STEM faculty:Lessons learned from the first three years of an ADVANCE PAID programDr. Laila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on computational methods. She is the program director for the NSF- funded AERIM REU program at OU, as well as a co-PI on the Oakland University WISE@OU NSF ADVANCE Partnerships for Adaptation

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terri Christiansen Bateman, Brigham Young University ; Lisa C Barrager, Brigham Young University; Rebecca Peterson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University

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departments. A comprehensive programevaluation survey is done at the end of the mentorship experience and solicits feedback fromboth the student mentees and faculty mentors.Program ObjectivesAs originally designed, the primary objective of the program has been to help increase retentionof women students in engineering and technology majors. While this initial objective continuesto be important, the program has had numerous other benefits to both students and faculty. Withthis overall objective in mind, sub-objectives were developed to support the mentorshipexperience to assist and encourage the student participants to: • Form relationships with faculty and connect with upperclassmen and others within their departments and the

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Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bette Grauer P.E., Kansas State University; Linda P. Thurston Ph.D., Kansas State University; Beth A. Montelone, Kansas State University

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NSF and USDE awards for gender and dis- ability projects, and is currently co-PI on the KS-LSAMP project. Her research foci include gender and disabilities issues in post-secondary STEM education, mentoring and program evaluation. Thurston has conducted research and taught about disability, gender and evaluation issues for over 35 years.Dr. Beth A Montelone, Kansas State University Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Research, College of Arts & Sciences Page 26.1052.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 KS-LSAMP Pathways to STEM: A Systems

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Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney S. Smith, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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numbers, bothquantitative and qualitative studies are often unable to capture the experiences of this populationeffectively. And because, as Crenshaw explains,30 experiences vary by domain, studies ofAfrican-American women college students more broadly may not effectively address the domainof engineering, where both gender and race are highly visible minority identities. Moreover,these minority positions are reinforced not only in engineering classrooms at predominantlywhite institutions, but in popular culture where engineers are generally shown as white men, suchas Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Fantastic 4 (2005). African-American femaleengineers rarely see mirrors of either facet of their identity in fiction or in fact

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Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Linda M. Null, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Janice E. Smith, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sofia M. Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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out the potentialtechnological decline of the nation. In order to prevent this decline, the Executive Summaryoffered four recommendations “that focus on the human, financial, and knowledge capitalnecessary for US prosperity. The four recommendations focus on actions in K–12 education(10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds), research (Sowing the Seeds), higher education (Best andBrightest), and economic policy (Incentives for Innovation)” 1.In addition, the 2010 report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology2stated that “there is a large interest and achievement gap among some groups in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and African Americans, Hispanics, NativeAmericans, and women are seriously