Conference Session

Technical Courses and Liberal Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

presentation skills in an Introduction to TechnicalCommunication course. In this initial study, we aim to: (1) provide a set of curricular materialsthat engineering educators can use to integrate reflection in any presentation assignment and (2)discuss self-reported student data regarding development of presentation skills. Students reportedthat viewing their recorded presentation and reflecting on their performance helped them gainconfidence and improve their presentation skills for future use.Although effective communication skills are required for success in all engineering disciplines,many programs do not teach technical communication for a variety of reasons, including lack ofinstructor experience or buy-in regarding the value of teaching

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Megan Morin, ASHLIN Management Group; Vinayak Vijayan, University of Dayton; Timothy Reissman, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

ledincluding a process of learning, reflection, and support by colleagues. One way in which it canbe effective for faculty to acclimate is by doing small implementations through micromoments.Micromoments are rapid and easy active learning implementations that encourage students’learning. These activities can help support faculty who often struggle with competing demandsand lack of time, limiting improvement in teaching aspects. This work-in-progress paper showsthe authors’ reflections and suggestions to engage faculty in promoting micromoment activitiesin lecture-based teaching.At the University of Dayton - an R2 university, the lead engineering faculty started a FLC tosupport the integration of entrepreneurially minded learning (EML) using the KEEN

Conference Session

Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raja S. Kushalnagar, Gallaudet University; Gary W Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

expectations ofcollege level classes and specifically introductory mathematics courses. As a result, withoutappropriate support, most DHH students fail to succeed in introductory mathematics courses intheir first year.For this group of underprepared students, a transitional community and transitional engineeringcourse has been shown to significantly improve their academic success. This paper describes 1)how the establishment of a community of peers with an appropriate academic support structureimproves graduation persistence, 2) how a transition engineering program with an appropriatesupport structure improves success in succeeding in engineering and 3) resources available forinstructors who have DHH students in the classroom.IntroductionPhysical

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Paper ID #45817Enhancing Student Engagement in Electrical Engineering: The Impact ofHands-On Learning Tools on Student EngagementDr. Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel Dr. Aggarwal earned his Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Kurukshetra University, India in 2014, a Masters of Science and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2018 and 2023 respectively. After graduation, he served as an Embedded Firmware Engineer in an IoT-based Engineering organization in Charlotte and held a position as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at a Fortune 500 electrical

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

integrity here iscohesiveness, joining together, or integration. Thus, just as good care results from the fourphases being well-aligned and collectively appropriate, the four moral elements must fit togetheras an integrated whole in a way that is sensitive to context and addresses the conflict inherent inany moral situation, be it micro- or macro-ethical, as traditionally understood. The Integrity ofCare can also be considered a disposition [15, p. 8] that provides a motivational dimension of careethics, to which the four phases and moral elements add operational “legs” for enacting theprocess of care. Tronto’s framework for care ethics is roughly summarized graphically inFigure 2 and can be described as an interconnected and sometimes overlapping

Conference Session

Course/Program Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Suguna Bommaraju

SESSION NUMBER: 1102 Effective Writing Assignments to enhance student learning in “Introduction to Circuit Analysis” Suguna Bommaraju Miami University, OHABSTRACTIn facing challenges of declining enrollment, retention, incorporating higher technical content,and improving student learning, an integrated reconstruction of pedagogy and curriculum isbeing sought. This paper describes the design and development of short writing assignments. Theshort writing assignments are designed based on three strategies: ‘Mock Presentation to HighSchool Students’, ‘Web Search to linking the subject to real world

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #41974Work in Progress: Development of a Medical Devices Course for SophomoreBiomedical Engineering Undergraduate StudentsDr. Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware Dr. Sarah I. Rooney is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware. Dr. Rooney’s efforts center around developing and teaching courses in the undergraduate BME curriculum and facilitating continuous improvement of the program.Mrs. Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

Conference Session

Bringing a Different Perspective

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Andrea S. Webb, The University of British Columbia; Sean Maw P.Eng., University of Saskatchewan; Jennifer Kirkey, Douglas College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, oneauthor teaches in a course where dynamics and differential equations are integrated. Problemscombining these topics do not exist in typical commercial homework systems.Creating a large number of open online mechanics homework problems for engineeringundergraduate students is a massive undertaking, as each problem takes >2 hours of studentworker time plus faculty input. As such, it would be valuable to determine effective developmentprocesses. However, effective development processes are likely highly context-dependent, whichmakes generalization challenging. This paper represents an initial exploration that attempts toaddress the complex challenges and provides insights toward a scholarly approach to developingopen educational resources. This

Conference Session

Innovative Project-based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Charles Zheng Guan, MIT-SUTD Collaboration, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

  11‘...teams  be  made  of  at  least  six  people…”​   and  suggests  dedicated  positions  such  as  “crew chief”,  “team  manager”,  “mechanical  lead”,  etc.  Another  example  of  an  electric  vehicle  class was  Stanford  University’s  ME185  class,  which  was  much  closer  in  nature  to  the  MIT  class.  In ME185,  teams  of  2­4  students  constructed  small  electric  vehicles  such  as  electric  bicycles, electric  skateboards,  and  other  form  factors.  The  last  time  this  class was run appears to be 2012,  12​according  to  the  class  website​ .  Unlike  the  MIT  class,  the  Stanford class focused its curriculum

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

for success. In fact, perhaps studentsin such bridge programs will outperform even those who had intrinsically higher aptitude scores,but who were not exposed to exploratory activities. As a practical matter, identifying bridgeprograms as remedial is also ill-advised because it can attach a stigma that will discourageparticipation. Therefore, casting bridge programs in an exploratory, rather than remedial, contextwill foster both student and program success.Bibliography 1. Ardebili, Mahmoud. “Improving Retention: Engaging Pre-Engineering Students via Integrated Enrichment Activities”, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. [Borough of Manhattan Community College

Conference Session

EET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Yoonill Lee, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

interest-ing topics to build. While searching for topics related to digital communications area, the studentsget an opportunity to find information about new technologies. The project encourages them tolearn more in real word technologies. The proposed course has been put to test in the classroom.The paper presents the detailed syllabus comprising of week-wise lecture topics, laboratory exer-cises, student project topics, student satisfaction survey, student’s feedback at the end of the classand instructor’s self-assessment.I. INTRODUCTIONThe field of telecommunication has been part of the engineering/technology curriculum ever sincethe engineering education started. In this age, the society is asking for more and more means ofcommunication

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Wenli Guo; Weier Ye

both NES and non-native speakingstudents in terms of identifying and differentiating main ideas and major supporting details inreading, maintaining focus and unity, paraphrasing, and making logical connections among ideas.The community college students taking a physics gateway course often confused key ideas withsupporting details. Consequently, they failed to show an understanding of the text. As reading ascience textbook is daunting for many students, 100 level science courses should emphasizesummary writing across the curriculum. Students should be encouraged to produce and revisesummary writing in different disciplines on a regular basis. The college has a huge, diversestudent population. Since ESL students have limited English reading and

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoc T. Nguyen, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

students and faculty, he aims to contribute valuable insights that can enhance support systems and resources available on campus. Through his academic endeavors and research pursuits, Hoc aspires to make a meaningful difference in promoting mental wellness within the academic environment.Dr. Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma Dr. Kittur is an Assistant Professor in the Gallogly College of Engineering at The University of Oklahoma. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design program from Arizona State University, 2022. He received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s in Power Systems from India in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He has worked with Tata

Conference Session

Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Mateo Rojas; Casey Gibson, National Academy of Engineering; Jaime Elizabeth Styer, Colorado School of Mines; Sofia Lara Schlezak, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

universitypresentations and one conference presentation to share his research strategy and findings (1.3).The interdisciplinarity of his work also made it relevant for a variety of practitioners, leading himto share his findings with an engineering firm, a gold trading company, a small-scale goldmining consultancy, a lawyer specialized in small-scale gold mining, an NGO that empowersstudents to carry out community-development projects in vulnerable communities, and a numberof national government agencies (the Colombian Defensoría del Pueblo, Agencia Nacional deMinería, Ministerio de Minas y Energía, and Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje). (2.3)Rojas’ experiences translating his research for diverse audiences illuminated barriers forsystematically integrating

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sepehr Khorshid, The University of Alabama; Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

and conference proceedings. Also, she is part of Dr. Siyuan Song’s research lab, the Safety Automation and Visualization Environment (SAVE) Laboratory, which integrates technologies and education themes to improve building performance and safety engineering.Dr. Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama Dr. Siyuan Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental engineering at the University of Alabama. Her research interests include Occupational Safety and Health, Training and Workforce Development, Engineering Education, Building Information Modeling, Machine Learning and AI in Construction, and Construction Progress Monitoring and Simulation

Conference Session

Teaching Statics: What and How?

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

offered as a part of this initiative was Statics. Statics (called ME270:Basic Mechanics I at PUWL) is a core requirement of the ME program and is a prerequisite for anumber of later course offerings related to engineering mechanics. It is often taken during the firstsemester of students’ Sophomore year, making it one of the first formal ME courses taken aftercompleting the integrated First Year Engineering (FYE) curriculum offered to all PUWLFreshmen engineering students. In order to offer Statics as a study abroad option during May of2019, the instructional team for the course needed to quickly redesign the existing Staticscurriculum to fit an accelerated schedule within an international context. More specifically, thecourse schedule was limited

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Gregory L. Heileman, University of New Mexico; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College; Ramiro Jordan P.E., University of New Mexico; Timothy L Schroeder; José Marcio Luna, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

not offer thiscourse yet; thus, if a student plans to transfer to UNM or NNMC, he/she can either take this classat the time of the transfer or enroll at UNM or NNMC while studying at CNM. It is expected thatECE 203 will be scheduled at CNM in a near future. ELVIS boards are integrated suites of 12 ofthe most commonly used instruments in the lab, including the oscilloscope, digital multi-meter,function generator, variable power supply, and Bode analyzer. Based on NI LabVIEW graphicalsoftware, NI ELVIS, with USB plug-and-play capabilities, offers the flexibility of virtualinstrumentation and allows for quick and easy measurement acquisition and display. Figure 5shows an ELVIS II board

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

internship or co-op programs were offered on college campuses as a way to integrate the college bound studentinto the mainstream workforce [1]. The literature has also suggested the terms of servicelearning, cooperative education, cooperative learning and internships have all been defined to“designate the student experiential learning outside the university setting, with the goal ofpreparing students for successful entrance into their chosen field” [15], [16].For construction management, the concept of an internship is the process of providing thestudent exposure to the professional side of the construction industry while applying theireducation in a hands-on manner. This process has become a very important component withinmany construction

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Connor Sonnier, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, “Scoring conceptmaps: an integrated rubric for assessing engineering education”, Journal of EngineeringEducation, vol. 93, no. 2, pp. 105-115, 2004.[48] M. Ruiz-Primo, R. J. Shavelson, M. Li, S. E. Schultz, “On the validity of cognitiveinterpretations of scores from alternative concept mapping techniques”, Educational Assessment,vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 99–141, 2001.[49] Y. Yin, J. Vanides, M. Ruiz-Primo, C. C. Ayala, R. J. Shavelson, “Comparison of twoconcept mapping techniques: Implications for scoring, interpretation, and use”, Journal ofResearch in Science Teaching, vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 166–184, 2005.[50] K.W. Jablokow, J. F. DeFranco, S. S. Richmond, “A statistical study of concept mappingmetrics”, 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

the development of this degree program, analyses were done of the stakeholder needsin the area.This paper describes the design, development and initial implementation of an interdisciplinaryMSV graduate program. The paper includes the description of: 1) needs and justification, 2)planning process, 3) program description and objectives, 4) curriculum, 5) implementation issuesrelated to faculty, students, and resources and 6) examples of MSV related industry projects. Page 23.375.2Needs and JustificationThe justification and rationale for the MSV program is described in terms of institutional missionand goals, strength of campus facilities

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

integrated designs and collaborateeffectively with their structural engineering consultants and therefore lead more successfulprojects.The benefits of understanding structural principles apply to both ARCH and CM students.Architects typically take a lead role in building design and so an understanding of structuralprinciples can enhance their ability to produce design concepts that are coordinated with anefficient, well thought out structural system. Understanding structural concepts andnomenclature allows the architect to more effectively communicate with their structuralconsultants and better develop the structural system. In addition, the architect, as team leader

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Hart, United States Military Academy; Steven Kreh, United States Military Academy; Rhett Blackmon, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Melin, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, according to Marchese and others, is an elusive goal. This paper explains a techniquedeveloped and implemented by several Civil Engineering faculty members teaching structuralmechanics, analysis, and design at the United States Military Academy in the Spring, 2009 andthe Fall, 2009 terms to encourage mastery of critical skills and transfer of these skills tosubsequent courses. The concept is called “Problem Set Zero” to stress the fact that the materialbeing evaluated is from the prior course(s) and must be mastered before a student beginsProblem Set One.1. Introduction1.1 Curriculum Structure A common feature of Civil Engineering and other curricula is the establishment ofprerequisite courses which allow students to progress from basic math

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Barrett; Steve Kuennen

engineering programs have employed similarhands-on activities as part of reinforced concrete design courses (Schemmel 1998), the concretebeam activity is conducted prior to formal coursework. This promotes familiarity with thebasics of reinforced concrete beam design, as well as detailed insight on actual constructionmethods and beam behavior under loading before to the students’ formal instruction.Furthermore, the exposure to construction methods supplements construction managementcourses within the curriculum, including our capstone course. The capstone course is aconstruction management class that brings together the technical design courses throughmanagement topics in areas of cost estimating, contracting methods, and scheduling.The Concrete Beam

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-680: PEER MENTORING, A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM TOIMPROVE RETENTION IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGSummer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University Ms Dann is the Project Manager for the College of Engineering’s STEP program. She has her Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and worked for industry for 9 years prior to returning to academia.Paige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 20 years experience as an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. In addition to teaching she assists with the STEP program. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology and her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University.Ashley

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak

. Page 4.364.98. Sehitoglu, H., Saint, P.K.: “Retaining Laid-off Engineers and Scientists Using an Integrated Curriculum: The Project INTENT Experience”, Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 87, no. 5, 1999, pp.549-554.9. Morell de Ramirez, L., Lamancusa, J.S., Zayas-Castro, J.L., Jorgensen, J.E.: “Making a Partnership Work: Outcomes of the Manufacturing Engineering Education Partnership”, Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 87, no. 5, 1999, pp.519-527.10. Ottosson, S., Wang, W.: “Product Life Cycles and Continuing Education Implications”, European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 22, no. 4, 1997, pp.427-434.11. Butler, S.: “Labs’ labor lost in Japan”, U.S. News & World Report, June 9, 1997, pp.42-44.ZBIGNIEW PRUSAK

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paul A. Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Paper ID #16776Work in Progress: Reviving a Transport Phenomena Course by Incorporat-ing Simulation and Laboratory ExperiencesDr. Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Marcia Pool is a Lecturer in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her career, Marcia has been active in improving undergraduate education through developing problem-based laboratories to enhance experimental design skills; developing a preliminary design course focused on problem identification and market space (based on an industry partner’s protocol); and mentoring and guiding student teams through the

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

by Melber &Brown11 (2008) such as providing alternative assessment strategies, integrating objects andspecimens, and preparing for accessibility. This will enhance their ability to provide a supportiveeducational atmosphere for students with disabilities, as well as other students.The university will provide its Access For All curriculum, in an online format, to all communitypartners. The university will also share its peer mentoring curriculum and program and otherresources relative to UED.Students with disabilities in their last year of study at other IHEs will also be recruited toparticipate in the University DVR School to Work Transition program and external partneractivities are ancillary to this project and will assist in forging

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pete Hanlon; John Hill; Bryan Goda; Lisa Shay

, Page 9.975.1illustrated in Figure 1, which differs from, yet is complementary to, the ABET AssessmentProceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationModel. The mission of USMA is "To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that eachgraduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor,Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and alifetime of selfless service to the nation.1" Therefore, our primary constituency is the UnitedStates Army and our academic program goals reflect this. The overarching academic goal is

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Peers as Mentors & Instructors

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

their counterparts [36]. Efforts haveincluded updating the first year curriculum to incorporate social justice [37], integratinginclusive practices into the departmental makerspace [38] [15], creating a summer bridgeprogram for engineering students [39], conducting research on impacts of curricular and co-curricular changes on belonging and identity [40] [41] [42], and an National Science Foundation(NSF)-funded project which seeks to increase student sense of belonging in undergraduateengineering students through the integration of social engagement activities into an academicmakerspace.The focus of this paper is related to an NSF-funded makerspace engagement and belongingproject. There are two main components of the project: 1. Development and

Conference Session

Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Student

male instructors to useself-disparaging humor (Bryant, Comisky, & Dolf, 1979). Utilizing their categorizations canprovide insight into humor’s use in the STEM classroom and the effects thereof.MethodsThis study utilizes an exploratory mixed methods design that incorporates quantitative analysisof instructor behaviors in the classroom with qualitative excerpts of faculty comments. The datautilized in this paper was collected as part of a larger study examining the use of evidence-basedinstructional practices in foundational STEM courses.ParticipantsParticipants for this study included 48 STEM instructors from a first-year engineering curriculumin a College of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics curriculum in a College of Artsand