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Conference Session
Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anthony Toyama, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Reza Sadr, Texas A&M University at Qatar
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
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Conference Session
Educational Research & Methods Poster Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Ryan; Nhut Ho; Shelley Bartenstein
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Educational Research and Methods
Page 15.413.8higher scores for only three criteria (one criteria was the same, and R1 had to leave thepresentation early and was not present for the Q/A session, and thus did not respond with respectto Criterion 7). This is consistent with scores from the HPV presentation, and appears to reflect asystematic difference between these two reviewers.With respect to the comparison of faculty and alumni scores, the most significant differencesoccur for Criteria 1, 7, and 9 (Organization, Questions and Answers, and Problem Definition).The alumni’s familiarity with the FSAE competition may help to explain their more generousevaluation of Criteria 1 and 9. The higher alumni score given to the Question and Answercriterion is consistent with the student
Conference Session
Computational Tools and Simulation III
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Jones, University of Texas, Pan American; Rajiv Nambiar, University of Texas, Pan American; Deborah Crown, San Jose State University
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
is the equation?” the appropriate response would be to provide an equation forthe first law as shown below. You: What is the first law of thermodynamics? Anne: The first law of thermodynamics, often called the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can change forms. We use this law Page 15.181.5 to keep an accounting of where energy is going in various processes. The equations used depend on the nature of the system. {Topic set to the first law} You: What is the equation? Anne: The simplest form is Q-W=∆E but it depends on the details of the system such as
Conference Session
Research on The First Year II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Sara Skiles, University of Notre Dame; Sean Kelly, University of Notre Dame; Leo McWilliams, University of Notre Dame
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First-Year Programs
PreparationSAT Q 0.001 0.001 0.001 -0.002SAT V 0.000 0.001 0.001 0.000AP credits 0.019*** 0.022*** 0.024*** 0.005Applied activitiesworked on a car engine -0.314* -0.400* -0.425* -0.347built circuit 0.380* 0.331* 0.287 0.266installed software 0.325* 0.371* 0.396* 0.377*installed hardware 0.324** 0.286* 0.233 0.317*repaired small appliance 0.217 0.215 0.149 0.164Aspirations: year aftergraduationengineering grad school 0.799
Conference Session
Technical Papers
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Virginia Baldwin, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
). Retrieved 3/6/2008 fromhttp://roar.eprints.org/index.php?action=home&q=&country=us&version=&type=institutional&order=recordcount&submit=Filter20. U.S. News & World Report. (2008). Best colleges - education - US news and world report. Retrieved 09/01/2008 from http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/engineering21. U.S. News & World Report. (2008). Search - engineering - best graduate schools - education - US news and world report. Retrieved 09/01/2008 from http://grad- schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/eng/search%2022. Baldwin, V. (2009). “Using Google Scholar to Search for Online Availability of a Cited Article in Engineering Disciplines. Issues in Science & Technology
Conference Session
College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
College-Industry Partnerships
Purdue's Engineer of 2020. Poster presented at the 2009 Educating the Engineer of 2020 Workshop: Environmental & Societal Impact of Engineering Practice (September 22), Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.13. Glaser, B. & Strauss, A. (1967). Discovery of grounded theory: Strategies for qualitative research. Chicago: Aldine Publishing Co.14. McMasters, J. H., & Matsch, L.A. (1996). Desired attributes of an engineering graduate – An industry perspective. Paper presented at the 19th American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Advanced Measurement and Ground Testing Technology Conference (June17-20) in New Orleans, LA15. Nguyen, D. Q. (1998). The essential skills and attributes of an engineer: A compertaive
Conference Session
Capstone Design Pedagogy I
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
Education & Technology 17(2), pp. 138-151.6 N. E. Cagiltay. (2008, 08). Using learning styles theory in engineering education. European Journal of Engineering Education33(4), pp. 415-424. 7 A. B. De Magalhães, M. Estima and B. Almada-Lobo. (2007, 12). PUKHA: A new pedagogical experience. EuropeanJournal of Engineering Education 32(6), pp. 711-719.8 J. R. Mihelcic, K. G. Paterson, L. D. Phillips, Q. Zhang, D. W. Watkins, B. D. Barkdoll, V. J. Fuchs, L. M. Fry and D. R.Hokanson1. (2008, 12). Educating engineers in the sustainable futures model with a global perspective. Civil Engineering &Environmental Systems 25(4), pp. 255-263.9 S. Tornkvist. (1998, 03). Creativity: Can it be taught? the case of engineering.. European Journal of Engineering
Conference Session
Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elsa Head, Tufts University; Adam Carberry, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Competence, Self-Efficacy, and Intrinsic Interest Through Proximal Self-Motivation. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 41(3), 586 – 598.15. Greeno, J. G., Colins, A. M. & Resnick L. B. (1996). Cognition and Learning. Handbook of Educational Psychology, 15 – 46.16. Moskal, B. M., Skokan, C., Kosbar, L., Dean, A., Westland, C., Barker, H., Nguyen, Q. N., & Tafoya, J. (2007). K-12 Outreach: Identifying the Broader Impacts of Four Outreach Projects. Journal of Engineering Education, 96(3), 173 – 189.17. Lyons, J., Banich, M., Brader, J., & Ebert, C. (2002). Formative Assessment of the University of South Carolina’s Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education Program. Paper presented at the American
Conference Session
Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maria Jose Yanez, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Ernesto Gramsch, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Roberto Santander, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Cecilia Richards, Washington State University; Robert Richards, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions
International
(for exposure of the photoresist duringphotolithography), for use in our Chilean cleanroom. Finally, more effort is required tolocate economical sources of processing supplies for our Chilean operation, in particularsources for photoresist and developer.Bibliography 1. J. D. Musgraves, B.T. Close, D.M. Tanenbaum, A maskless photolithographic prototyping system using a low-cost consumer projector and a microscope, Am J. Physics, 73 (10) pp 980 – 990, 2005. 2. S.J. Stelick, W.H. Alger, J.S. Laufer, A.M. Waldron, C.A. Batt, Hands on classroom photolithography laboratory module to explore nanotechnology, J. Chem. Ed., 82 (9) 1361 – 1364, 2005. 3. K.L. Berkowski, K.N. Plunkett, Q. Yu, J.S. Moore, Introduction to
Conference Session
Student Engagement in ECE
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sergey Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reinhold Ludwig, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stephen Bitar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
 (1)  kT where p 0 is the undisturbed concentration (when particles with all energies and all "speeds" arepresent) and k is the Boltzmann constant, k=1.3806610-23J/K. The implication of Eq. (1) can beenhanced by a number of relevant examples given in class. Some of them may be quite funny.As a next step, Eq. (1) is then applied to the carrier distribution in semiconductors. We keep inmind that the concentration of charge carries able to overcome the potential hill of  is givenby Eq. (1), if ET  q . This readily leads to the carrier distribution in a doped semiconductorsubject to a built-in electric field due to a depletion layer, or due to an external electric field, orboth, and enables us to link to all related results
Conference Session
Emerging Information Technologies
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Aloundeth Oupraxay, National University, San Diego, USA; Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA; Patrick Olson, National University, San Diego, USA
Tagged Divisions
Information Systems
. Shuofeng, L., W. Li and Y. Xiangmao. "The Strategies and Algorithms for Order Management in Single- Suppliers-Dominated Supply Chains." 6th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications. Las Vegas, USA, 2009. 464-467.6. Sterk, M. and M. Palacio. "Virtual Globe on the Android-Remote vs. Local Rendering." 6th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations. Las Vegas, USA, 2009. 634-639.7. Ughetti, M., T. Trucco and D. Gotta. "Development of Agent-Based, Peer-to-Peer Mobile Applications on ANDROID with JADE." The Second International Conference on Mobile Ubiquitous Computing, Systems, Services and Technologies. Valencia, Spain, 2008. 287-294.8. Wang, Q. and R. Deters. "SOA's Last
Conference Session
Sustainability in Engineering Curricula
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
.9. Mihelcic, J.R., J.C. Crittenden, M.J. Small, D.R. Shonnard, D.R. Hokanson, Q. Zhang, J. Chen, S.A. Sorby,V.U. James, J.W. Sutherland, and J.L. Schnoor. 2003. Sustainability Science and Engineering: The Emergence of aNew Metadiscipline. Environ. Sci. Technol. 37, 5314-5324.10. United Nations. 2000. Millennium Development Goals. Accessed from http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/11. McConville, J.R. and J.R. Mihelcic. 20907. Adapting life-cycle thinking tools to evaluate project sustainabilityin international water and sanitation development work. Environmental Engineering Science. 24(7), 937-948.12. Meadows, D.H., J. Randers, and D.L. Meadows. 2004. Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update. Chelsea GreenPublishing.13. Trotz, M.A., H.E. Muga, L.D
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David Elton, Auburn University; Gary Welling, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Pitts, Auburn University; Daniel Butler, Auburn University
performed. Page 15.1345.10 9 All in all, the concept is great, but I’d love more interaction than just a Q & A session. So far it is a lot cooler than any other lab. It’s amazing simply that we can talk to them in real time. All said and done, that was a good time. Interesting to work with another lab group. Maybe more interaction between students? It’s something different. If it stays within the structure of the class, I would continue doing this.Video Production Experiences: As a visual learner, this was very helpful. Even though it’s a lot more work it is a very good way to pass on the
Conference Session
CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Susan Morgan, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
(c) design a system, comp or process (l) proficiency in math (d) function on teams (m) proficiency in four areas (e) solve engineering problems (n) experiments in more than one area (f) prof & ethical responsibility (o) perform civil eng design (g) communicate effectively (p) prof practice issues (h) broad education (q) work experience (i) lifelong learning a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p qCE 493-eng design S09
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University; Priscilla Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Hennington, Mississippi State University
effects on circumferential film flow distribution in annular gas/liquid flows.” AIChE J., 53:5, 1144-1150, (2007). AND Ramshaw C, Cook S, “Spinning Around.” TCE, 774-5, 42-44, (2006).[43] Olujic, A.; Jansen, H.; Kaibel, B.; Rietfort, T.; Zich, E.; “Stretching the capacity of structured packings”, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 40, 6172-6180 (2001).[44] Olujic, A.; Kaibel, B.; Jansen, H.; Rietfort, T.; Zich, E.; Frey, G.; “Distillation column internals/configurations for process intensification”,Chem. Biochem. Eng. Q., 17, 301-309 (2003). Page 15.489.12[45] Nikolaides, I. P.; Malone, M.M.; “Approximate Design andOptimization
Conference Session
Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brandon Turek-Krengel, U. of St. Thomas - St. Paul; Scott Woelber, Edina Public Schools; Ellen Johnson, Edina Public Schools; AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
turbineenergy explanation, John Angeli for assisting with the fabrication of the devices, Ric Dressenand Ron Bennett for their help launching this collaboration, and the University of St. ThomasSchool of Engineering for supporting this project. Page 15.964.12Bibliography1. A. Clark, and J. Ernst, “Visual Science and STEM-Based 6-12 Education,” Proceedings for the 2008 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, AC 2008-419.2. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, Reston, Virginia: NCTM, 20003. J. Tafoya, Q. Nquyen, C. Skokan, and B. Moska, “K-12 Outreach in
Conference Session
Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark Patterson, San Diego State University; Christopher Paolini, San Diego State University; Subrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
work beyond that required for the flow isperformed, the heat added is equal to the increase in enthalpy of the system Q = H (1)Expressing the change in enthalpy of the system with respect to reactants and products for achemically reacting system gives the following equation H  j  HTo H0o   HTo H0o   H of    i HTo H0o  HTo H0o   H of   Qp (2) j   2 0 T   0 j i  0T  0 0 iwhere T2 is the temperature of the
Collection
2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference
Authors
Wangping Sun
Conference and Exposition.42. Bursic, K. and Needy, K. 2008. Implementing international requirements in undergraduate industrial engineering programs. Proceedings of ASEE 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition.43. Akins, T., Gulick, D., and Lohmann, J. 2008. Models on industry and university global collaboration through co-op and internships. Proceedings of ASEE 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition.44. Raghavendra, C. 2008. Summer research program for meaningful international experience. Proceedings of ASEE 2008 Annual Conference and Exposition.45. Hoyer, H. 2007. A new alliance to shape global engineering education for the 21 st century world. Proceedings of ASEE 2007 Annual Conference and Exposition.46. Mazumder, Q. and Baishya, D
Conference Session
Student Engagement in ECE
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alan Siegel, NYU
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
Conference Session
Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Andrea Bill, University of Wisconsin; Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University; Ida van Schalkwyk, Oregon State University; Rod Turochy, Auburn University; Rhonda Young, Texas Christian University
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Civil Engineering
performance measures, the working group is considering thedevelopment of pre- and post-tests that can be used by instructors to evaluate the extent to whichcourses are achieving the learning outcomes. Page 15.417.11TABLE 3: Preliminary knowledge table for traffic operationsCONCEPTSBlooms: Comprehension (terms + linkage); Uninterrupted flow: Fundamental traffic flowWiggins: Interpretation modeling/relationships • General speed/flow/density model (parameters q, k, and u) • Greenshields realization: linear model
Conference Session
Robotics in Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
, N., Krmaer, K., Rust, W.J., Stoll, Q., and Uddin, M.S., “Encouraging interest in engineering through embedded system design”, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 20 – 23, 2004. Page 15.877.1322. Surgenor, B., Firth, K., and Wild, P., “Lessons learned from a mobile robot based mechatronics course”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June 12 – 15, 2005.23. Walter, W., “A micro-controller based robotics course for ME students
Conference Session
Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Barbe, University of Maryland; James Green, University of Maryland; Dean Chang, University of Maryland
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
above, in the case for which the university ownsthe IP on which the companies are based, the companies license the IP from the university. Incases for which the inventors and not the university own the IP, the inventors assign the IP to thecompanies.The VA processes are shown in Figure 2. The first process is the selection of companies to enterVA. This is accomplished very carefully and involves four steps: identification of candidateopportunities, due diligence regarding IP, market analysis, and feasibility of assembling humanresources. If these steps provide positive results, a panel of experts in the field of the company isassembled, and after a presentation by the inventor(s) and extensive Q&A, the panel advises VAregarding the
Conference Session
Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
course. Assumptions for a given problem can be introduced into the general equation to obtain the correct specific equation. Do not give students any equations on exams--this will make understanding of the development of the key equations a requirement for success in the course. 2) Sign error Reason - This is the most common mistake in mathematics. The traditional approach for thermodynamics (Q, heat, is in and W, work, is out) does nothing to prevent sign errors. Solution – Provide all of the equations as a balance for the control volume. Property In – Property Out = Change in Property. Have students determine how energy by heat
Conference Session
Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement -- What the Experts Are Saying!
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
a common goal (e) an ability to identify, formulate, (p) an ability to identify and (b) An ability to analyze a problem, f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve and solve engineering problems solve applied science and identify and define the broadly-defined engineering technology problems computing requirements problems appropriate to its solution (f) an understanding of professional (q) an understanding of (e) An understanding of i. an understanding of and a commitment to
Conference Session
Aerospace Technical Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kerri Phillips, West Virginia University; Giampiero Campa, The MathWorks, Inc.; Srikanth Gururajan, West Virginia University; Marcello Napolitano, West Virginia University
Tagged Divisions
Aerospace
Pitch Rate 30 ) g 20 e d( α, 10 ) c e 0 s g/ e d( -10 q ), g -20 e d( iH -30 -40 -50 478.5 479 479.5 480 480.5 481 481.5 482 482.5 483 483.5 Time (sec) Figure 7: Flight Data Segment used for Parameter Identification15A
Conference Session
Modeling Student Data
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jordana Hoegh, Purdue University; Alice Pawley, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
Challenges in Qualitative Research with Black Women Family Relations, 52(3), 205-215.7. Skloot, R. (2010) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, 2010.8. Levin, M. & Greenwood, D. (2002) Pragmatic Action Research and the Struggle to Transform Universities into Learning Communities in Handbook of Action Research: Participative Inquiry and Practice Reason, P. & Bradbury, H. (Eds.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.9. Miles, M. B. & Huberman, A. M. (1994) Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed.), Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.10. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research and Evaluation. (3rd ed.), Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
Conference Session
Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
/Activities/Assignments  P4: Final Design Project (Customer Driven) 20 3/23 3/24   Lec: AIM & Customer interviews  P4 Q&A 21 3/25 3/26 AIM P4 #1  Example FO, SG, & Concepts  P4 HW: 3*2 interview transcripts w/ translations  22 3/30 3/31 P4 HW: Needs summary list    (submit both assignments by printout + email)  23 4/1 4/2 P4 HW: function
Conference Session
International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu
Tagged Divisions
International
4-30 pt cd cd cv cv cv Q 3-87 - 4-9 pt
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Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
Development Initiative, edited by The Brookings Institution.(Washington DC: The Brookings Institution, 2003).9 PA Bureau of Workforce Development, op cit.10 Stephen J. Fonash, “Nanotechnology and economic resiliency,” Nano Today 4 (2009), p.291.11 Qian Q. Zhao, Arthur Boxman, and Uma Chowdhry, “Nanotechnology in the ChemicalIndustry – Opportunities and Challenges,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research 5 (2003): 567-572.12 Fonash 2009, p. 290.13 John Hayes, "The Engineering Unemployment Problem,"http://www.engineering.com/Blogs/tabid/3207/EntryID/165/Default.aspx (accessed January 8, 2010).14 Matthew H. Wisnioski, "Engineers for Change: America's Culture Wars and the Meaning ofTechnology," unpublished manuscript, 2009, p. 3.15 Richard H.P
Conference Session
Focus on Faculty
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University; Soumya Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Jacqueline Hall, Mississippi State University; Kaela Leonard, Michigan Technological University; Amy Parker, Mississippi State University; Heather Thomas, Mississippi State University
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Women in Engineering
ratings of importance do not track the rankings precisely, but still demonstrate thatthe students viewed all topics as beneficial. Page 15.753.14 Figure 1: Average student s Likerrt ratings forr identical prre- (pixeled, grey shorterr columns) and apost-courrse (red talleer columns) assessment a q