Conference Session

Developing the Design Skillset

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

students and theircommunity partners and other stakeholders is important [6], [7]. Research suggests that criticalexperiences, where design assumptions are confronted, and immersive experiences are needed todevelop more comprehensive ways of understanding design [8].This past summer, EPICS offered an immersive design experience to a group of 13 students (12undergraduate, 1 graduate) from a variety of majors. Another publication provides a broaderdescription of this course and includes data from the participants’ reflections [9]. The designteam’s goal was to make the camp more accessible to children with physical disabilities throughtwo projects: the design of an accessible tree house and the adaptation of a sailboat to allowcontrol of the steering

Conference Session

Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Otto, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Bradley Adam Camburn, University of Texas, Austin, and Singapore University of Technology & Design; Kristin L. Wood, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Giacomo Nannicini, SUTD; Roland Bouffanais, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Elica Kyoseva, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Jean Wan Hong Yong, SUTD; Dario Poletti, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Robert E Simpson; Aditya Prasad Mathur

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

:  Pedagogical  Objectives  The pedagogical foundation for the 2D Design Activity rests in the Kolb learning model18, whichdescribes the complete progressive cycle of learning experiences. As shown in Figure 1, thismodel is based on four fundamental progressive experiences needed for learning: concreteexperience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization and active experimentation. In theKolb model of learning, the goal for any course or teaching activity is to follow this progressionof student led learning, and to act as a facilitator in the natural inquisitive exploration that willoccur in this progression. Concrete

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Junichiro Kono, Rice University; Shane M Curtis, University of Tulsa

Tagged Topics

Student Development

= 3.07, SD = .84; RQI: PreM = 3.07, SD = .37); see Figure 1(c).Both groups reported gains on post-program test scores, but those for the NanoJapan students weregreater such that these students reported higher post-test scores than their RQI counterparts(NanoJapan: PostM = 4.18, SD = .53; RQI: PostM = 3.81, SD = .57). This difference between thetwo groups was significant, suggesting that the NanoJapan students experienced greater gains oninterpersonal development as compared with the RQI students. This may reflect an importantdifference between the programs in that throughout the summer, the NanoJapan students completeda curriculum that required written updates and reflection exercises on not only their researchprojects but also intercultural

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Townsend, University of Windsor; (Ruth) Jill Urbanic P.Eng., University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

utilized. In the pedagogicalliterature, Kolb’s experiential learning cycle is often referenced. Kolb’s learning cycle consistsof a concrete experience (feeling), reflective observation (watching), abstract conceptualisation(thinking), and active experimentation (doing)[5]. This is quite similar to Deming’s plan (think),do (and feel), check (reflect), and act (revise) learning cycle. Deming’s PDCA cycle is used herebecause it also further grounds the students’ learning in industrial engineering practice, asstudents may have learned about Deming and his work in their studies on quality, management,and continuous improvement, which is also cited in the project management literature[6, p.229].This enables the learning strategy to potentially be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

using low-costfluorescent cameras, visible and near-IR cameras, and far-infrared thermal cameras areused to characterize the grain structure, defects, surface roughness, reflectivity,electroluminescence, photoluminescence, and photovoltaic operation of solar cellmaterials (e.g., monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon wafers), thin-film and nanosolar cells, commercial silicon solar cells, and photovoltaic modules. Students canimport captured images into MATLAB or other widely-available image processingsoftware for analysis and interpretation. Topical laboratory modules and projects arebeing developed suitable for on-line delivery.Overview, Purpose and Broad Aims: The purpose of this work is to develop, validate,and disseminate a series of

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Caitlyn R. McKinzie, University of Central Florida; Andre J Gesquiere, University of Central Florida; Sudipta Seal, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

specific setting.19 Observation of the expert helps the novice to develop aconceptual model of the task which provides a useful framework within which the novice canorganize, interpret, and reflect on feedback from the expert.19 The apprenticeship model is thecore of the undergraduate research experience, whereby a faculty researcher mentors anundergraduate student through hands-on, authentic, self-directed scientific investigation thatmakes an original contribution to the field.Out-of-class experiences are as equally effective as class-related experiences on improvededucational outcomes, suggesting that a holistic approach fosters students’ college success.20Extra-curricular opportunities for undergraduate students to be involved in faculty

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

in contemporary softwareengineering principles, the experimental version of the course incorporated the followingvariations:1. The laboratory project now involves open-source mobile application development;2. The hybrid design methodology (waterfall and XP) is further explored by incorporating two or more development cycles into the project, while additional classroom activities further understanding of connections between the development process and application needs;3. Five active-learning sessions are included to enable reflection on past co-operative education or internship experiences and relate them to classroom learning. The objective of this novel pedagogical strategy, which we call UnLecture, is to bridge the gap between

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

requirement with a “Technical Practicum in Industry” – aninternship. Students are required to keep a reflective journal documenting their work activitiesand time on the job, which must reach 120 hours for a 3-credit course. The students also submita final report summarizing their experience.The ET workplace competencies provide an excellent framework around which the students canorganize their journals and final reports. Artifacts consisting of work products generated by thestudents can be provided and discussed in the narrative to demonstrate mastery of specificworkplace competencies. Students are encouraged to document significant workplaceexperiences using the behavioral interviewing response technique known as “STAR” –Situation/Task, Action

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi, The Petroleum Institute; Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

process can affect the quality of the team experience. In this study,female students in an Engineering Design course at the PI were randomly assigned toteams. After the first team presentation, they were asked to consider the effectiveness oftheir random team assignment and reflect on their team processes. Student perceptions ofteam effectiveness were gauged using anonymous surveys. Engagement in teamwork wassubsequently assessed using a variety of tools. In this paper, the authors discuss theimplications of choice in team creation on student perceptions of team effectiveness andsatisfaction.IntroductionResearch suggests that same-gender teams (all-male or all-female) perceive themselves asmore effective than heterogeneous teams (Baugh &

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Ben Bocher, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Austin Polebitski, University of Wisconsin Platteville

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Environmental Engineering

Low level are deemed “Unacceptable.” The competencieslisted in each outcome level varied slightly for each course and varied as the semester progressed(as will be noted in the “Reflection” section of this paper). The competencies used at the end ofthe Fall 2013 semester for the 4000-level Hydrology course are listed in Table 1. A similar listof competencies was used in the 3000-level Fluid Mechanics course, with adjustments to fit theinstructors’ preferences. These adjustments were relatively minor; for example, in the 4000- Page 24.205.3level courses, two or more comma errors are considered a Low level error, while for the 3000-level courses

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

professional leadership plan tailored to students’current and future career goals. Particular focus was made upon ways that students can aligntheir technical interests with leadership. The class involved a combination of lecture (based onarticles or papers by Kotter11, and Northouse12), experiential exercises (e.g., attending leadership Page 24.863.2seminars and writing reflections), discussions, in-class presentation, videos, individualassignments, and team assignments. Seven students took the course in Fall 2013 and were eitherfreshmen or sophomores in the College of Engineering. As part of their requirement in the course,each student developed a

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

education, and it isparticularly prevalent in the field of undergraduate engineering education. A strict definition ofcollaborative learning differentiates a collaborative project from one that merely requirescooperation. In collaborative learning, students work in groups to together develop a sharedunderstanding of and solution for an ill-structured problem14. Teachers are redefined as“coaches” helping students to work towards a set of possible open-ended solutions, and studentstake some ownership of their own learning through reflection. Typically, students learn aboutteam skills in addition to course content. Engestrom5 identified three stages that are characteristicof collaborative learning. In his view, for learning to be truly collaborative

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Remah Alshinina; Christian Bach

subject factors and emotions to contribute to the assessment of the(12) call the IT artifact the "core subject matter" of the IS process. The steps and models of social informationfield. processing and aggressive behavior were researched. The author found and concluded that certain guidelines are necessary for an innovative artifact. Thedevelopmental factors like physiological and emotional may purpose of the establishment of the guidelines is to contributecause a deviation in the cognitive memory structure that, in to the work of researchers to properly understand andturn, may be reflected as deficiencies and aggressive biases in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

between cv and cP. Warehouse. 50 min studio 4 students Fall 2013; Available on Concept Work Pv work as an energy transfer process interviews, 155 students for Warehouse. reflections 50 min studio Definition of a reversible process; 4 students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Nicole Berge, University of South Carolina

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 24.422.3hands-on and minds-on experiences. At the Figure 1. The EFFECT framework.conclusion of each active learning session, students reflect on their learning by responding toquestions in an online journal system developed for this purpose, called the Online AssessmentTool (OAT). Instructors rate student responses using a rubric designed to assess both coreknowledge and critical thinking. Written feedback is provided within OAT to explain the ratingsand identify student misconceptions or misunderstandings. Each EFFECT concludes with astudent report that contains a final answer to the driving question, which is supported with theproposed solution and how the solution has changed as a result of the active learning exercises.These

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariafé Taeví Panizo, James Madison University; John Hollander, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Robin D. Anderson, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

developing students‘ autonomy), SocialReconstructionism (in which teaching encourages students to become critical and activethinkers), and Enterprise (in which teaching involves equipping students with skills required tothrive in their respective fields. Within each of these contexts, engagement is not only definedslightly differently each time, but the way the faculty are presupposed to lead the studentstowards engagement is different as well. In another interesting study, Rotter20 found thatcommon perceptions of average students in different majors vary greatly in terms of perceivedvalues and personality characteristics. This reflects not only the general tendencies of studentswho gravitate towards each major, but also shows how the faculty in

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

underrepresented minorities  Future growth opportunities with other colleges across campusIn a subsequent meeting, post benchmarking review committee’s recommendations, ProSTARwas asked to respond to the findings of the committee. Below reflects the seven improvementcategories of response: Page 24.648.3  Improvement #1 – in response to reducing overhead expense, ProSTAR proposed the use of a growth strategy aligned to increasing the activity base of students and attendant enrollments (credit hours taken).  Improvement #2 – in response to overhead fees, ProSTAR proposed a tiered structure taking into consideration credit

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen, North Dakota State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

collectquantitative data about the teachers' classroom practices. The questions for the survey wereadapted from the Scientific Work Experience for Teachers (SWEPT) Multisite StudentOutcomes Study.[5] The SWEPT Multisite Student Outcomes Study was conducted as part of anNSF Grant to research the effects of authentic research experiences for K-12 teachers.[5] Thesurveys used in that study consisted of questions that covered a more broad range of topics aboutteacher classroom practices and student engagement, a lot of which revolved around science. Theresearcher in the current study adapted the questions to reflect a focus on the engineering designprocess, as well as reorganizing some of the questions into STEM practice and conceptcategories. The researcher

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

 (Eisen;  Eisen;  Eisen).    Figure  1  summarizes  the  results  of  the  earlier  surveys  (note  1985  comments  on  emerging  technologies  and  does  not  provide  data  of  the  type  in  1980  and  1989).           Figure  1:  Historical  data  (%  of  responding  schools)  While  comparison  of  the  data  in  Figure  1  with  the  data  that  follow  suggests  that  electives  are  much  more  diverse  now  than  in  the  past,  but  it  may  also  reflect  the  greater  variety  of  questions  and  analysis  that  can  be  done  with  an  online  multiple  choice  survey

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D. Christy, Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

industrial engineer in the aeronautical industry. Ann is a licensed professional engineer. Page 24.1134.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Students' selection of topics for a professional development courseIntroductionTo be successful in their careers, engineers need to be proficient in both technical andnontechnical skills. ABET's student outcomes reflect both of these categories. Five of theeleven a-k student outcomes1 can be considered predominantly technical: (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

David Cain; Brian Layng; Kyle McNulty; Ryan O'Connor; Tomas Estrada

S ID E R A T IO N S Design considerations focused primarily on mechanicaldesign and control design to confirm desired speed andusability were met. Figure 2: CAD drawings of chassis and platformMechanical Design• E10 Drift Remote Control Car • Infrared Reflective Phototransistors o Carefully considering four high powered electric o Mounted to the bumper of the E10, we attached a remote control cars, we developed a weighted Pugh plexiglass sensor bar featuring infrared reflective diagram to determine the proper car to satisfy our phototransistors. The phototransistors

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Israel Aguilera Navarrete; Alejandro Lozano-Guzman; Edna Alcazar-Farias

policies related to monitoring processes which are self-defeating. OECDinnovation and competitiveness [1]. indicators may therefore not be the best way to reflect S&T In order to justify governmental investment in S&T, it is real conditions everywhere and under all conditions, evenespecially important for institutions spending public resources though they might be used and accepted all over the world for national and international S&T reporting. ΙΙΙ. CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS Currently, there is threefold approximation of such a

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, E2RG

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 24.576.3Students are introduced to a range of concepts that have been captured in the literature,including: models of innovation processes,2 roles in innovation,3 factors that influencecreativity4, 5 and innovation skills that can be practiced.6During the opening lecture, the students are also introduced to the mental models ofinnovation experts1 and the Framework for Organizing Mental Models of Contributors toInnovation from earlier work (Figure 1.) As they will be hearing from experts throughoutthe course, this framework is offered as a tool to help focus and organize listening,questioning and their written reflections on individual seminars. From an educationalperspective, this “innovation fishbone” is a type of “advance organizer” to

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

level with theuse of reflective post-activity questions. These questions examine the value of the active andexperiential activities employed in the undergraduate introduction to construction classroom.MethodsStudent-developed games were designed and played over three game days, referred to as GameDay 1, 2, and 3, within the Building Construction Materials Methods, and Equipment course.The assessment of the student games was conducted via three methods, a student peer-to-peerfeedback questionnaire, an instructor assessment questionnaire and a student self-reflectionjournal entry. The game days and game evaluation methods are described below.Students were divided into groups of 4-6 people to split the 56-person classroom into 10 totalgame-design

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Factor (DF) as the assessment criteria, which is the ratio of theinternal illumination to the illumination simultaneously available on a horizontal plane from thewhole of an unobstructed overcast sky, expressed as a percentage. The study additionallyidentifies the five key building parameters that affect the interior daylighting illuminance. Theseare building area and orientation, glass type, window areas, shading, and external obstruction.The study used the computer simulation tool EnergyPlus to model the daylighting performanceof a high-rise in Hong Kong. The software was chosen based on its ability to handle interiorinter-reflection calculation, reflection from neighboring buildings, and handling of complexfenestration systems. The results of

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Laura J. Segedin, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers to improve their classroom practices, participate in professional activities,and increase student learning in STEM while practicing self-reflection. As educators engage inreflection about teaching and learning, they tend to improve their practice and increase studentperformance.3,4 These improvements are significant when educators pursue high qualityprofessional development such as National Board Certification, even if they do not ultimately Page 24.1180.2achieve certification.5 T2I2 capitalizes on this finding by creating a program that challengesteachers to reflect on and improve instruction without the cost or arduous journey

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Usman Ghani, DeVry University; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Page 24.1203.4is guided in terms of what to consider, how to create associations between ideas, and how theseassociations form a supportive scaffolding structure. 21, 22 According to Cagiltay23 supportivescaffolding can be accomplished by several methods and mechanisms, such as coachingcomments, providing feedback, and provoking reflection. Packet-Tracer provides scaffolding inthe form of corrective feedback. According to Jaehnig and Miller the types of correctivefeedbacks commonly used are:24 1. Knowledge-of-Response (KOR), which simply indicates that the learner’s response is correct or incorrect. 2. Answer-Until-Correct (AUC), it requires learner’s to remain on the same test item until the correct answer is selected. 3

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

greatdeal of research has been conducted to develop instructional models to guide these learningactivities. One such model to guide instructional design is the STAR.Legacy learning cycle.[9] Page 24.1273.3STAR stands for Software Technology for Action and Reflection. Central to the instructionalmethod is the focus on having students take action on what they know and reflect and refine thatunderstanding through exploration of the challenge. The learning cycle, shown in Figure 1, is aframework that guides the instructional approach. An entire course or unit within a course isstarted with the introduction of a challengeproblem. The challenge is usually

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Gretchen Anne Hazard, James Madison University; Matthew Swain, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, “value change is a change in theimportance of a value, evident in a change in the rating or ranking of a value on a questionnaire.This can be a short-term (temporary) change, such as in the response to an experimentalmanipulation, or a long-term change.” 8The overarching premise for our research project is that students generally embrace admirablevalues related to sustainability, but often encounter a “cognitive dissonance” when asked toexplain whether their actions accurately reflect their values.9 In short, students often do not actaccording to their values and beliefs. In this study, we investigate the values of students withrespect toward working as a member of an engineering team. This falls under the category ofsocial

Conference Session

FPD 7: Beyond Course Content

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University; Daniel Allan Sullivan, Center for STEM Education, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

observations and from the first-year engineering students’ ownobservations and feedback about their experiences. As a result of faculty members’ experiences,observations and reflections, 15 success factors have been identified for first-year engineeringstudents and engineering faculty to consider before implementing meaningful service-learningengineering projects in an urban community. The purpose of this paper is to share these 15success factors with other engineering educators who may be considering STEM educationservice-learning projects in their curriculum, especially those who will be initially managing theprojects all by themselves. “What Sticks” refers to what has been successful and meaningful forboth the first-year engineering students and