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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University; Jerie Pedescleaux, Northwestern State University

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Women in Engineering

-defined engineering technology problems g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context k. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThe field of manufacturing is wide, and engineering and technologists

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tejita Rajbhandari, Gannon University; Mark Blair, Gannon University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Computer and Information Science. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2000-2004 as intelligence specialist. He graduated from Mercyhurst University earning a BA in Intelligence Studies and Psychology (2008). Additionally, he earned a MS in Software Engineering from Gannon University in 2013. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Historical Mandate for the Open Source CommunityIntroductionMost think of the Open Source Community (OSC) as a venue to get free stuff, but a deepunderstanding is to know its attitude, its ethics, its purpose, and its sharp teeth. The OSC wasborn out of the hacker ethic which holds that the unfettered access to knowledge is a virtue of agood and free society

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Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

. Schrader, W. M. Riggs, & R. P. Smith (1993). Choice over Uncertainty and Ambiguity inTechnical Problem Solving, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 10, 1993,accessed on Jan. 30, 2019,https://dspace.mit.edu/bitstream/handle/1721.1/46980/choiceoveruncert00schr.pdf?s..[23] W. G. Perry Jr. (1970). Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years:A Scheme. Perry, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1970. Reprinted by Jossey-Bass Higherand Adult Education Series, 1998[24] P. Fitch & R. S. Culver (1984). Educational activities to stimulate intellectual developmentin Perry’s scheme, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, ASEE Washington, DC, 712

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Benjamin Chambers

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automated car, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 1507–1512, 1999. 5. Lassa, Todd "The Beginning of the End of Driving". Motor Trend, January 2013. 6. "European Roadmap Smart Systems for Automated Driving", EPoSS, 2015. 7. Lim, Hazel Si Min; Taeihagh, Araz, "Algorithmic Decision-Making in AVs: Understanding Ethical and Technical Concerns for Smart Cities". Sustainability, 11 (20): 5791, 2019. 8. Fayjie, Abdur, et.al., “Driverless Car: Autonomous Driving Using Deep Reinforcement Learning in Urban Environment”, 2018 15th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots, 2018. 9. Annual Report on the State of Poverty in Utah, 2014, Community Action Partnership of Utah

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University; Liljana Babinkostova

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topics without in-depth coverage. After taking this course, the students shouldbe able to: • Identify the importance of cyber-physical system security • Understand cryptography and the importance of cryptography in modern society • Develop proficiency using Kali Linux • Learn/demonstrate a PLC ladder logic program • Identify the similarities and differences between IT and OT networks • Understand industrial control system, Shodan, and smart grid • Identify the working of CAN bus • Discuss the ethics of cybersecurity and problems of many hands • Learn/demonstrate penetration test (WiFi, network scan, Nessus, Metasploit, etc) • Understand Risk Assessment and threat modeling • Learn/demonstrate basics of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Identity

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amy Kramer P.E., Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

neuroscience, growth mindset, engi- neering ethics, and race and gender in engineering. In general, she is always excited to learn new things and work with motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds to improve the experiences of people at any level in engineering education.Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity of undergraduate and graduate students, first-year

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

, and associate professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learning and success, and the impact of a flexible classroom space on faculty teaching and student learning. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Impact of Prior Experiences on Future Participation in Active Learning

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First-year Programs Division: Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas; Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas

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motivation[2-5] and improve retention [6]. At our university, students take a two-course sequence ofintroduction to mechanical engineering courses. The first course is a 1 credit-hour course takenin the Fall semester where students work on team-based, hands-on activities related to designmethodology, graphical communication, project management, use of numerical analysissoftware, and ethics. The second course is a 2 credit-hour course typically taken in the Springsemester [7]. While the first course focuses on topics of relevance to all engineering majors, thesecond course focuses on design-related activities relevant to the mechanical engineeringprofession and covering the topics of CAD [8], forces on structures [9], thermal energy and fluidsystems

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; yue zhang, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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following ABET studentoutcomes: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) anability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; and (c) anability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability. Each type of course module will be categorized into threedifferent levels, including freshmen (entry level), junior/senior (mid-level), and graduate students(advanced level). The course modules will cover both lecture and project. For manufacturingrelated material standards course module, the three levels include:1) Entry level

Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alan Chiu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering

quarter. They wanted toimprove the users’ experience with added features. The remaining seven groups proposedprojects from a variety of areas: one group worked on an project for a third world country, onegroup looked at determining thyroid levels, one group developed a warning system for a facultymember’s research, one group looked at developing a device for physical therapy, one groupworked with an ME Capstone Design group, one group adapted a workout device for athletes,and one group developed a toy for college students.Students were required to write an in-depth proposal for their project. Their writing abilityshowed marked improvement along with their ability to express the social, environmental,economic, and ethical aspects of their

Conference Session

Holistic Assessment and Teaching in Service-learning Environments

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia D. Thompson, San Jose State University ; Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University

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Community Engagement Division

and ethical issues 5 2 0 71% 7 0 1 88%Students learn that they are a contributing member of a community 3 3 2 38% 8 0 0 100%The personal transformation of students can lead to societal change 3 1 3 43% 4 0 4 50%Students are learning to use their professional work for social good 2 5 0 71% 6 1 1 75%Students are impacting their community as citizens 1 1 6 75% 3 0 5 63%Personal- TransactionalIt

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Jane Huff-Lohmeier, University of Arizona; Amee Jeanette Hennig, University of Arizona; Daniel Lamoreaux M.A., University of Arizona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

to share these developed skill sets within their tribal and urban communities.Activities and presentations the IOU-NA students participate in include 1) Native NationsInstitute: Workshop on Tribal Governance, 2) Laser Radiation Safety Training, 3) Chemical LabSafety Training, 4) Research Ethics Training, 5) Optics Research Workshop, 6) Sloan ScholarSpeaker Series, 7) Research Plan and Lab Notebook Training, 8) Kathryn Kellner PresentationSkill Lecture, 9) Dr. Julius Yellowhair, Sandia National Labs Presentation, 10) Joshua John,Raytheon Presentation, 11) GRE Preparation Course, 12) GRE Tutoring Sessions 13) GRE FinalReview, 14) Graduate School Symposium, 15) Don Asher’s “Getting into Grad School”Seminar, 16) Performing Research on

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

particular occasions, the online student was asked to communicate with the in campusclass students. In one occasion, she presented her project for the class students andanswered their questions. A presentation of the long distance student was a memorableexperience for the class students, as she was assigned to present about her constructionjob experience, professional ethics, and her suggestions for their job search. That was avery attractive session for the in campus students, as the communication was possiblesuch that she could see the class students with the front camera, and they could see herface and her presentation on the screen. The adjustments have been prepared before theclass for such communication.The above consideration created a

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Ray Lynn Littlejohn

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also created and taught a year-long, design-based engineering course for seniors. Forbes earned her PhD in civil engineering, with an engineering education research focus.Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social re- sponsibility, ethics, and diversity.Dr. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder Jacquelyn Sullivan is founding co-director of the Engineering Plus degree program in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Peer Educators: Mentoring, Observing, Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Jennifer Radoff, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Hannah Sabo; Gina Marie Quan, University of Maryland, College Park

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ASEE Board of Directors, Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

attracted to micro-genetic and socio-cultural models of learning. He has been working on how learners’ emotions are coupled with their conceptual and epistemological reasoning. Lately, he has been interested in engineering design thinking, how engineering students come to understand and practice design, and how engineering students think about ethics and social responsi- bility.Dr. Jennifer Radoff, University of Maryland, College Park Jennifer Radoff is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park. She received her Ph.D. in Science Education from Tufts University. She studies the dynamics of disciplinary learning at the intersection of epistemology, affect, and identity, and is interested in how

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yupeng Luo, California State University, Fresno; Silvana Polgar, California State University, Fresno; Wei Wu, California State University, Fresno

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

understanding, success skills development and the project itself”, and “G. Motivating further development of the project to go beyond classroom but into real products for public”. Meanwhile, everyone rated either “quite a bit” or “very much” regarding the level of the capstone experience contributed to their development in the following areas: “C. Thinking critically and analytically”, “E. Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills”, “F. Working effectively with others”, “G. Developing or clarifying a personal code of values and ethics”, “H. Understanding people of other backgrounds (economic, racial/ethnic, political, religious, nationality, etc.)”, “I. Solving complex real-world problems”, and “J. Being an

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3 - Spatial Visualization Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Budinoff, University of California, Berkeley; Audrey Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Sara McMains, University of California, Berkeley

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

education pipeline, the scope of this paperfocuses on an undergraduate class early in the curriculum, which is an important time framewhere women are more likely than men to leave the engineering track [3], [12]. The aim of thisstudy is to analyze several variables within an engineering curriculum where gender differencesexist: spatial visualization ability, performance in introductory engineering graphics courses, andwork-ethic with respect to classroom tasks, within the context of self-efficacy and persistence inengineering. Understanding the factors related to the gender gap in engineering is an importantfirst step toward future studies of targeted interventions to better meet the pedagogical needs of amore diverse student population.It has been

Conference Session

Engineers and Communities: Critical Reflections of Challenges, Opportunities, and Practices of Engaging Each Other

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Wei Lu, Texas A&M University; Mary E. Campbell, Texas A&M University

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Community Engagement Division

-raffle like system. Another food pantrywanted to utilize their storage space more efficiently, so the engineering students drafted a 3Dblueprint to redesign the storage layout; during their discussion with their agency liaison,students realized that in order to make the change, funding would be a problem, so the groupbrainstormed and proposed a capital campaign to raise the fund for their solution. Through themultidisciplinary collaboration and communication with the community partners, students werepushed to design solutions that were ethical, technically sound, and financially feasible. Research showed our pilot year project was a success in engaging students withsatisfactory learning outcomes, but the project’s open-ended problem

Conference Session

Designing Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Alyssa M. Spomer, University of Washington ; Brianna M. Goodwin, University of Washington; Shawn Israel, University of Washington, Departmet of Rehabilitation Medicine; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Heather A Feldner, University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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of the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Washington. She designsand teaches courses involving universal design, technical communication, ethics, and diversity, equity andinclusion. She co-founded HuskyADAPT (Accessible Design and Play Technology), where she mentorsUW students in design for local needs experts with disabilities. She also leads STEM outreach activitiesfor the UW community and local K-12 students involving toy adaptation for children with disabilities. Di-anne holds a PhD in Genetics from Duke University, and BS in Molecular Biology and BA in Psychologyfrom the University of Texas at Austin. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Engagement in Practice: Toy Adaptation for

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Engaging Community through STEM partnerships

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Schaffer, Santa Clara University

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Community Engagement Division

with the hope that students would also: Develop educational materials and hands-on STEM activities as a service to the community Develop project/time management, organizational, and leadership skills. Develop effective listening/collaboration skills while working with community partners. Recognize and understand ethical responsibilities of engineers.Course History:This course was created in 2014 and was, initially, a two-unit course that served as a vehicle forthe outreach, discussions with partner liaisons, and assignments. Soon after, one to two “lunch andlearns” were included each quarter to provide a more convenient avenue for guest speakers anddiscussions. In 2015, the course took on its current three-unit format with a lecture and a

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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International

ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; (d) an ability to function in multidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Since the course is intended to show that students are able to address the issues of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose F. Oliden, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria; Patrick Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University; Juan Rodriguez, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Miguel Luis Estrada P.E., Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Esther Obonyo, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Fernando Fonseca Pacheco, Lycoming College

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national average.2) Increase Retention and Graduation Rates of Minority StudentsStudent participants in study abroad programs benefit by gaining higher retention and graduationrates as compared to those who do not participate. This benefit has been “observed across a widevariety of variables, including race, gender, major, first-generation status, parental income, SATscore, and grade-point average” [5], and as an intervention for the success of at-risk students [6].3) Leadership and Intercultural CompetenceStudy abroad programs provide a unique contribution to college outcomes, such asunderstanding moral and ethical issues, communication skills, academic performance, andoverall satisfaction [7] as well as increasing understanding of “aspects of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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the course are: 1. Understand and practice the human-centered engineering design process for a societal based project 2. Learn techniques to solve open-ended engineering challenges 3. Promote a culture of making by introducing solid modeling, programming, sensors, data acquisition, 3D printing, and other maker tools 4. Build teamwork and cooperative learning skills through participation in multidisciplinary teams and active engineering project management 5. Build professional skills in background research and written, pictorial, and oral communication methods 6. Raise awareness of ethics and contemporary issues in engineering design related to a global society 7. Introduce engineering students to the

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabah Razouk Abro, Lawrence Technological University; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University; Kenneth Cook P.E., Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuingprofessional development;i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilitiesincluding a respect for diversity;j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;andk. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.2-2 ASME Program Criteria for Bachelor Programs in Mechanical Engineering TechnologyAssociate degree program graduates must demonstrate knowledge and competency in thefollowing topic areas:a. geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; computer aided drafting and design; and a basicknowledge and familiarity with industry codes, specifications, and standards;b

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University; Fang Tang, Cal Poly Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

UAVs in indoor environments for search and rescue missions.III. Professional Development of ParticipantsAs reported previously,1 we continued with the professional development of the participants.Several workshops were conducted during the course of the program that included Ethics inEngineering and Science, Graduate School Application Process and Financial Support, ResumeBuilding, Improving Oral and Written Presentation Skills, and Industry Careers. These workshopshad direct impact on the success of the students as discussed below. In addition, the participantshad an opportunity to tour the facilities of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) and NASAArmstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). Both NGC and NASA AFRC are

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Shelly Tornquist, Texas A&M University

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’ professionalknowledge so they could integrate new and appropriate material into secondary schoolcurriculum, and implement the gained knowledge into their classroom and/or laboratoryactivities. The targeted ISDs are either with high needs in rural areas, or serving a significantnumber of students from underrepresented groups. Pre- and post-program surveys gage thegained knowledge of the participating teachers while formative and summative interviews by aqualified external evaluator confirm if the objectives are met. A pair of teachers will work closely with a RET faculty member and his/her graduatestudents on a specific research project for six weeks in summer. An orientation to review safety,research methodology, ethics, and be familiar with research

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS

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) – and for a control group (URM engineering studentsnot participating in this program). This provides the type of cross-sectional data necessary todetermine the effect of the intervention on both retention and performance. Saliently, thisexperimental approach offers important advantages over a true randomized experiment, as itavoids both denying mentors to students who want them and imposing mentors on uninterestedstudents, which has been identified as an ethical concern (Gershenfeld, 2014).In the following section, the raw data acquired to date is shown, followed by the description of a)the data analysis performed to identify statistically significant effects of the intervention onretention and performance; and b) the results of said analysis.3

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Hunter Lovvorn, Mississippi State University

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,and is followed up with writing assignments. CSE 1002 Intro to CSE is open to freshmen CS andSE majors and is offered only in fall semesters. Objectives of the course are defined as:• Enhance understanding of the CS and SE academic majors,• Develop team building skills and encourage group participation,• Develop computational thinking skills,• Provide an awareness of ethical issues unique to computing,• Provide an understanding of the history of computing, and• Develop an awareness of the career opportunities available to computing majors.Experience with summer computing camps for high school and middle school students hasdemonstrated that using a robot-based curriculum helps increase confidence in the use

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session III: Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duncan J Bremner, University of Glasgow; Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Yangyang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Xingang Liu, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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board became a limitation; the original strengths and benefitsof engaging with local companies were outweighed by both the commercial and educationalneed to embrace cultural and ethical differences. Furthermore, as system and productintegration extended beyond single engineering disciplines the membership of the advisoryboard had to be similarly extended. A topical and relevant example of this is the blurring ofboundaries between Computer Science and Electronic Engineering in the emergent marketfor the Internet of Things [5]; the new products consisting of a fusion of technologies fromboth disciplines. With the advent of trans-national joint degree programs betweenUniversities in separate continents, the problem is further exacerbated by the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg Harkins, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

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tonew engineering freshmen. Upper class engineering students host the forum and suggeststudents read a current news article or watch a video and encourage discussion about theengineering implications or simply marvel at the engineering accomplishments. The studenthosts also suggest news articles that pose ethical challenges and video games that challenge thestudent’s ability to visualize in 3D, such as Smart Kit’s Interlocked game [16]. The Interlockedgame serves as one of many crossover points, where the tools serves two purposes within theEBC: to practice 3D Visualization and as an interaction focus in the forum. The goal of thistopic area is to help the students develop a sense of community and make learning part of theconversation before