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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Tommaso Alessandro Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #34521The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: Three Co-hortsof S-STEM Scholarships LaterEric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl holds an MS degree in mechanical engineering and serves as associate professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active learning instructional strategies and auto-graded online homework. Eric has been a member of ASEE since 2001. He currently serves as awards chair for the Pacific Northwest Section and was the recipient of the 2008 Section

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Michele Miller, Campbell University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #33856Lessons Learned in an S-STEM Program: How to Improve Recruitment andCohort BuildingJacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University Jacqueline Burgher Gartner is an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in the School of Engineering, which offers a broad BS in engineering with concentrations in chemical and mechanical.Dr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell in 2017, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Zhu, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland Baltimore County; L.D. Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #32779Outcomes of the S-STEM Scholarship Program in Our Institution in thePast Three YearsProf. Liang Zhu, University of Maryland Baltimore County Liang Zhu received her B.S. in Engineering Thermophysics from the University of Science and Technol- ogy of China, Hefei, Anhui, China, in 1988, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the City University of New York, New York, USA, in 1995. Currently, she is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Her research fields include using nanotechnology to improve treatment outcomes of patients. She is also interested in Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bruce D. DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; Harvey Henson, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; Tom Withee, Goshen Education Consulting Inc.; Olivia Hood, Leadership Development Program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #32560Evolution of STEM Leadership Self-Efficacy within an NSF S-STEM Pro-gramDr. Bruce D. DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Bruce DeRuntz, PhD, is a Professor in the College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Car- bondale where he teaches classes on project management and leadership. He consults with universities and companies on their leadership development of human resources for project management teams. He is the Director of SIUC’s Leadership Development Program and the former Editor of the ASQ’s Quality Management Forum. He is a Fellow with the American Society for Quality and holds

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Faculty Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

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

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Faculty

same geographical region as the host institution. The training involvedteaching-focused sessions on: developing a teaching statement; developing a syllabus; delivering20-25 minutes of instruction; developing learning assessment tool(s); learning differentclassroom management techniques; learning outcomes and academic integrity; and developingstrategies for embracing diversity in the classroom. Research-focused activities included:developing and receiving feedback on research statement for job applications; preparing (andresubmitting) proposals or journal papers; defining what is a viable start up package; learningnegotiation strategies; recognizing differences between proposals submitted to different agenciesand educational and ‘traditional

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Soledad Santisteban, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Jill E. Thomley, Appalachian State University; Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

role the histone H2A.Z variant in regulating gene expression and she involves undergraduate students in her research. Dr. Santisteban is the PI in a NSF funded S-STEM program at UNC Pembroke, title COMPASS (Creating Opportunities for Students in Science). The current funding period is 2014-2019. She is also involved in K-12 education through her role as district director of the NC Student Academy of Science and as a facilitator of teacher development workshops for the Moore county schools through an MSP grant. Dr. Santisteban has been very involved with the North Carolina Academy of Science that she joined in 2008, and has served under various roles. She initially served two years as an elected member of the Board

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #19915What’s Shaking with SESMC? An Update on an NSF S-STEM ProjectProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is chair of the Mathematical Sciences Department, and Principal Investigator of the NSF S-STEM grant at AHC. He is vice chair of the Two Year College Division of ASEE, and vice chair for community colleges for the Pacific Southwest Section of ASEE. He is co-author of a textbook with his graduate advisor, Dr. Frederick A. Leckie, Strength

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Kerrie Pieloch, Suffolk University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #21090Evaluation of Suffolk University’s Electrical Engineering S-STEM Programat Year 4Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University Professor of Electrical Engineering, Suffolk University Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering, the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MS, Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology BS, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMs. Kerrie Pieloch , Suffolk University Ms. Kerrie Pieloch is a clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate at Suffolk University. She received her Masters of Science in clinical psychology in May of 2015. Her clinical work focuses on

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #22464A Rolling Stone: Evaluation of one NSF S-STEM Program through Succes-sive Grant PeriodsDr. Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University Dr. Scott Steinbrink is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University Dr. Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003, and she is the current Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Business and a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her B.S. is in Marine Systems Engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. She was

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #24000Implementing a Successful S-STEM Project on SETS in an Urban Large Pub-lic UniversityDr. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the Intelligent Sensor Grid and Informatics (ISGRIN)research lab and actively involving undergraduate researcher in her research on networked smart data acquisition systems, wireless sensor networks, and data analytics of the data collected. Her research interest also includes quality

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Ed Harri, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #22687The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: An S-STEM Scholarship ProgramDr. Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College Dr. Tommaso A. Vannelli is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Environmental Studies from Tufts Uni- versity. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego. He is the co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) of the NSF-funded S-STEM scholarship program at Whatcom Com- munity College. Tommaso is actively developing a research program at Whatcom

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore Bridge: Year 1 in ReviewThe 2016-17 Academic Year constituted the launch of a new S-STEM Scholarship Program atLouisiana Tech University. The program is designed to provide rising sophomore engineeringmajors with a smoother transition into the more difficult mathematics and engineeringcoursework accompanying the typical “sophomore slump.” The overall objective of the programis to increase engineering retention, thereby leading to an increase in the number of STEMgraduates prepared to enter the workforce.Program OverviewThe scholarship program takes places over a 12-week summer term in which participants enrollin the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LeAnn E. Faidley, Wartburg College; Christine A. DeVries, Wartburg College; Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

primary teach- ing responsibilities in general chemistry, physical chemistry, and science for non-majors. She is a co-PI on the S-STEM program, ACES, serving as liaison to the Institute for Leadership Education, external assess- ment, and external advisory board. Her research interests include Langmuir films of organic molecules and STEM education.Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College Mariah Birgen earned her B. S. in Engineering Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991 and her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1997. She has been employed as a professor of mathematics at Wartburg College since 1997 including earning tenure in 2003 and full professor in 2011. Her

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1208: FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING NSF S-STEMGRANTS AT KANSAS STATE, SALINARaju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina Page 14.634.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 First Year Experience in managing NSF S-STEM Grant at K-State at SalinaAbstractThe ELITE (Enhancing Lives through Technology and Engineering) program is a targetedscholarship program to increase the number of traditionally underrepresented but academicallytalented students in Kansas earning associate and bachelor's degrees in engineering technology.The program received an S-STEM grant from National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2006. Thispaper provides an overview of first year grant

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines; Christine Liebe, Colorado School of Mines; Heather Thiry

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #32484CS@Mines: PATH Ambassadors to High Success, A Successful S-STEMScholarship ProgramDr. Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines Tracy Camp is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines. She is the Founder and Director of the Toilers (http://toilers.mines.edu), an active ad hoc networks research group. Her current research interests include the credibility of ad hoc network simulation studies and the use of wireless sensor networks in geosystems. Dr. Camp has received over 20 grants from the National Science Foundation, including a prestigious NSF CAREER

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie, Gullie Consultant Services LLC; Barry J. Sullivan, Inclusive Engineering Consortium; Megan Bekolay ; Dean T. Spaulding ; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #34598COVID-19’s Impact on on ECE Communities Served by Minority ServingInstitutionsDr. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engi- neering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he taught courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research in- volves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Abramowitz EngScD, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond; Roy L. Hamilton, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #26141The NSF S-STEM Program 2010-2014 at Purdue University Northwest (Ex-perience)Prof. Harvey Abramowitz EngScD, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond BS Materials Science 1972 Columbia University MS Extractive Metallurgy/Mineral Processing 1975 Columbia University EngScD Extractive Metallurgy/Mineral Processing 1983 Columbia UnviversityMr. Roy L. Hamilton, Purdue University Northwest Throughout his career Roy L. Hamilton has been an advocate for providing the leadership and resources that promote educational opportunity for those who have traditionally been excluded from the American educational mainstream

Conference Session

Research in Faculty Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Samara R. Boyle, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Jacqueline Gilberto, Rice University; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Anila K. Shethia, Rice University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

Paper ID #29450Analysis of Panel Summaries of Proposals Submitted to the S-STEM Pro-gramMs. Samara R. Boyle, Rice UniversityDr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University Dr. Yvette E. Pearson holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Chemistry from Southern University and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from the University of New Orleans. She is Associate Dean for Accreditation, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives in the George R. Brown School of Engi- neering at Rice University, a Program Evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana, a

Conference Session

Mentoring Practices and Project Teams

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzette R. Burckhard, South Dakota State University; Joanita M. Kant, South Dakota State University; Francis Arpan; Ross Peder Abraham, South Dakota State University; Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #23678Student Preferences in Mentoring Practices and Program Features in an S-STEM Scholarship/Mentoring ProgramDr. Suzette R. Burckhard, South Dakota State University Dr. Burckhard earned a BS in Engineering Physics, a BS in Civil Engineering, (both from South Dakota State University) an MS in Physics. an MS in Chemical Engineering, and a PhD in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Environmental Engineering, from Kansas State University. She has been on staff at South Dakota State University since 1997 in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department where she is a professor and program coordinator for the

Conference Session

Topics in Computing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Janis P. Raje

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #26401How an NSF S-STEM LEAP Scholarship Program Can Inform a New Engi-neering ProgramDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor and Chair of Engineering Department at Utah Valley University. She re- ceived her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems De- sign, Mobile Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Nanotechnology, Data Mining and Databases.Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a professor of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25749Board 47: Year 2 of an S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore BridgeProgramDr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives, the Entergy Corp LP&L/NOPSI #3 & #4 Professor of Mathematics, the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Online programs, and the Director of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests in- clude distributed parameter control modeling and simulation, dynamic modeling of physical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aschalew Kassu, Alabama A&M University; Anup Sharma, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #26936Board 79: Experience from S-STEM Project: Engaging Undergraduate STEMStudents with Prototype Development ProjectsDr. Aschalew Kassu, Alabama A&M University Dr. Aschalew Kassu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Civil Engineering, & Construction Management at Alabama A&M University. He received his Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in Civil Engineering. He also received a Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Applied Physics from Alabama A&M University. He was the recipient of the 2016/17 ’Faculty of the Year’ award for ”Overall excellence in teaching

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14522NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation,and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One ResultsDr. Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the Kimmel School and Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Dr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #17294Summary of a 14-Year NSF-Sponsored S-STEM Academic Scholarship andProfessional ProgramDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs an Academic Success and Professional Development program, with an emphasis on transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Novel Approaches to Course Delivery

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

are envisioned in either setting. This paper will discuss the design and impendingimplementation of a two-year “biomedical engineering technology” program tailored to meet thee-healthcare workforce needs of the end of this decade and those required as we move into the2020s for both clinical sites and home environments.IntroductionDuring the early 1970’s, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), a commuter collegelocated in the center of Springfield, Massachusetts established a distinct two-year BiomedicalInstrumentation Technology (BMIT) associates in science (AS) degree program. The programwas typical of biomedical technology programs of the time and had the goal of graduatingtechnicians that could deal with biomedical equipment in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Lunt, Southern Utah University; John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #14427The S-STEM Scholarship: An Integrated Approach to Helping Talented Stu-dents in NeedJana Lunt, Southern Utah University I am an assistant professor of mathematics at Southern Utah University. I serve as the principal inves- tigator for the S-STEM grant at SUU. My research interests include finding ways to increase student understanding in lower-division mathematics classes in order to increase retention in STEM disciplines.John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University Dr. Johnny MacLean has taught geology at Southern Utah University since 2010. He strives to create field-based and integrative learning environments

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Curriculum Development in Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #15081Integrating a Capstone Leadership Project and the S-Triangle Pedagogy toGuide Engineering Leadership Development EducationDr. David Bayless, Ohio University Dr. Bayless is the Gerald Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of Ohio Uni- versity’s Coal Research Center, part of Ohio University’s Center of Excellence in Energy and the Envi- ronment. He is also the director of the Robe Leadership Institute and director of the Center for Algal Engineering Research and Commercialization (an Ohio Third Frontier Wright Project) He is engaged in the development of energy and environmental

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Mary kocak, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25851NSF S-STEM: Transfer Success Co-Design for Engineering Disciplines (Tran-SCEnD)Dr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Divi- sion at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include the impact of metacognitive and self-regulated learning development on engineering student success, particularly in the first year.Dr. David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville David Keffer received his B.S. in Chemical

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

engineer/manager to a partner. He is an Instructor of ATC-20 course on Structural Assessment of Vertical Structures. Page 11.817.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Internally-Developed Departmental Exit Exams v/s Externally-Normed Assessment Tests: What We FoundAbstractPrior to 1995, the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State Universitywas engaged in the exit testing of its graduating students using the in-house developed exitexams, and reviewed by faculty from a neighboring university, to assess the content knowledgeof its students. The system worked fine but in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Roy Brown, Eastern New Mexico University; Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

worked three years as a project engineer. Page 24.722.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Improving Students’ Soft Skills through a NSF-Supported S-STEM Scholarship ProgramAbstractIn this paper we explore the soft skills and interpersonal confidence that students gained througha one-credit course. The course was delivered to students receiving the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) that focused on teamwork. Students were grouped in teams of 5 students from sciences,mathematics