Conference Session

Practice III: Multimedia Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qi Dunsworth, Penn State Behrend; Yi Wu, Penn State Behrend

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Educational Research and Methods

addedinteractive features for class in spring 2018. In this paper, we will present our material designrationale and the results from the spring 2018 class. A list of must-have features for reviewvideos and instructor reflection on course and video production will also be shared.II. Course Set-Up and Course Material DesignA. Course set-upLike other engineering courses in the curriculum, student academic performance in ME 491 isassessed through a variety of assignments. The weight of each category of assignments are listedin Table 1. Five assignments were designed to help students review prerequisite knowledge andskills. They are distributed across different learning units with a total weight of 7% of the coursegrade. Each review assignment includes a video

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary J. West, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Effective Teamwork Dynamics in a Unit Operations Laboratory Course1. IntroductionThe Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory is a unique course that relies heavily on acooperative team effort for successful learning that leads to a compelling laboratoryexperience[1-3]. In this course, team assignments play a critical role in the performance of agroup because every laboratory session involves peer interactions, hands-on experimentationfrom start to finish, data analysis and discussion, and a significant amount of writing time, i.e., aworkload that is intentionally more than one individual is expected to manage. The dauntingworkload for this course should

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Jones, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

lackingexperimental capacity as well as for many students with physical disabilities. Students areincreasingly required to use computer-based systems, such as Blackboard, Canvas and otherlearning management software (LMS) to complete course requirements and have demonstratedproficiency with computer-based homework and assignments [1]. However, utilizing VRexperiments for traditional lab requirements with current generation VR hardware is relativelynovel to both the faculty and the students. This study evaluates the participant’s (the students)perceived effectiveness of performing VR labs using the HTC Vive VR hardware system. Current generation VR hardware provide such a remarkable level of immersion andfeeling of actual presence in the VR

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Retention

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Binod Tiwari, California State University, Fullerton; Pradeep Nair, California State University, Fullerton; Susamma Barua, California State University, Fullerton

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First-Year Programs

graduate compared to other majors. The student retention ratedepends on several factors including institution selectivity, race, ethnicity, and gender of student,all of which are tied to the student preparedness for undergraduate engineering education [1].Some US institutions admit students as undeclared majors. These students declare their majoreither in the sophomore or in junior year. However, at other institutions, majority of the studentsdeclare their majors during their admission in the freshman year. Until the new “undeclaredengineering” major was introduced in 2011, engineering and computer science students at CSUFwere, generally, admitted with a declared engineering major. Those who were not certain abouttheir majors were admitted as

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleanor Leung, Minnesota State University Mankato, Iron Range Engineering; Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato / Iron Range Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the project-based learningenvironment at Iron Range Engineering, bringing value to the overall learning process and willcontinue to be used to improve our teaching and student learning.IntroductionTraditional teaching methods are often unengaging for certain types of students. In recent years,the use of active learning strategies has been on the rise. Current research suggests that thesestrategies can lead to improvements in learner engagement, problem-solving skills, and long-termretention of knowledge. One technique of active learning is gamification, which is a challengeactivity defined by rules, where players interact with each other or the gaming platform, toprovoke an emotional reaction and finally, result in a quantifiable outcome [1

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment and Retention

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colby Weishaar, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Trevor Joe Dodson, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

feedback from responses from the first workshop. This paperexamines the results of the two GRE workshops, and describes (1) the two workshops, (2) thesurvey used to evaluate the workshops, and (3) the results from the pre and post survey. Theresults indicated that 89% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they were more preparedto take the GRE after attending the first workshop with an 11% increase in the level of awarenessabout the GRE from the pre and post survey. There were two major changes between the twoworkshops: (1) an increase in the advertisement to the students and (2) the Dean of GraduateSchool presented the opening information. The results from the second workshop indicated a22% increase in the level of awareness about the

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abisola Coretta Kusimo, Stanford University - Mechanical Engineering Dept.; Marissa Elena Thompson, Stanford University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

particularintersections of identities. This study focuses on intersections of gender and URM status forengineering students, the analysis of which has historically been limited due to small samplesizes. The EMS is part of a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) funded researchinitiative (Epicenter1) with a goal to identify experiences and environments that encourageinnovation and entrepreneurship amongst engineering students over time. EMS is a longitudinaldataset of nationally representative engineering students2 who are surveyed at three time points:(1) as undergraduate students, (2) upon graduation, and (3) early years in the workforce. Thisanalysis is based on the first time point; juniors, seniors, and 5th year undergraduate engineeringstudents. The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Forsyth, York College of Pennsylvania; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Randi Shedlosky-Shoemaker, York College of Pennsylvania; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

students to assesstheir interests, motivations, and engagement in their capstone projects. By comparing studentresponses and evaluating the level of service that each project embodies, we can assess whetherstudents in differing projects show different motivations. Our results provide insights intomethods for maintaining student success in capstone projects and for selecting future projects.1. IntroductionCapstone design courses are a culminating experience for engineering students involving one ortwo semesters with a design and build sequence focusing on “real-world” applications. Theseexperiences prepare engineering students for future professional life and are critical junctures intheir engineering education. Recently, some capstone projects

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sarilyn R. Ivancic, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

after you’ve established “ABCD”. The second pedagogical method developed andimplemented was a game based off of “Paper Telephone” which is used during review days. Thegame emphasizes the connection between the free body diagram and the equations ofequilibrium and reinforces the idea that the “ABCD” components drive “E” or rather the FBDdrives the equations of equilibrium. The combination of these two devices helps show theimportance of the FBD in solving engineering problems.Method 1 “ABCs of FBDs”Statics text books are generally consistent in their descriptions of what should be included in freebody diagrams. (Excerpts included in the Appendix.) They routinely describe what should andshould not be included but do not do a satisfactory job of

Conference Session

Practice II: Curricular Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Educational Research and Methods

Fair and effective assessment of engineering knowledge and skills in a way that can beinstructionally useful is a formidable challenge. With calls for learning of deeper levelengineering skills [1], [2], the use of open-ended problems for assessment has become of greaterimportance. While multiple-choice or fill-in-the blank type assessments allow for fast, reliablegrading, both options severely limit the range of skills that can be authentically and accuratelyevaluated. Alternatively, open-ended problems enable students to demonstrate a wider range ofskills but require significant time to grade. Hence, large scale courses that hope to assess a widerange of skills authentically rely on graders to help manage the heavy workload. Open

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Dubosarsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeanne H. Hubelbank, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Pre-College Engineering Education

years of the program with implicationsfor education leaders, researchers, and policy makers.Literature reviewA recent report published by the U.S. Department of Education [1] emphasizes the constantgrowing need for STEM skilled employees in the US and the fact that the economy at large, andnot just the traditional STEM occupations, will benefit from a STEM-literate workforce. Thereport builds on multiple national publications from the past decades [2-5], which identifiedSTEM knowledge and skills as highly desired by employers yet pointed at gaps in access andachievement among US communities and students. The 2016 report illustrates a vision forclosing these gaps by establishing six components of high quality STEM education: communitiesof

Conference Session

COED: IOT and Cybersecurity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Veysel Demir, Northern Illinois University; Hemanth Kumar Kachadimangalam Ramakrishnan, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

to the remote server tomonitor performance.1. IntroductionThe Internet of Things (IoT) has added a new element to the world of engineering andtechnology. With the advent of IoT, a large number of devices are now being connected tothe web for data collection, management, and control [1, 2, 3, 4]. As a subset of IoT, remotelaboratories allow to access laboratory equipment over the web to perform experiments. Atraditional remote laboratory system involves a full-scale computer system along withassociated interfacing and web hosting technologies, but sometimes there is significantoverhead for the initial commission and subsequent maintenance of a remote laboratorysystem [5, 6]. To address this issue, this paper reports the design

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Christopher Michael Sales, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

cohorts provided visual insights into learners'research pathways from online to laboratory work. 1IntroductionThe pathways to STEM careers are diverse and varied. It is well known that early exposure toSTEM environments can inculcate and reinforce interests in technical fields at key decisionpoints when individuals choose career pathways [1]–[3]. Given the importance of a strong STEMtalent-base to global economic competitiveness and prosperity, there exists a need to cultivate apre-college landscape gives all students broad, authentic exposure to STEM fields earlier in theireducation [4]. In the framework of cognitive career theory, individuals choose careers based oninterests, attitudes, and values

Conference Session

COED Modulus Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Carneal Burrows Borowczak, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

University for five years. In 2010, she was hired as an external evaluator to conduct research on community/university partnership relations at the University of Cincinnati. She has received several awards including the: 1) UW College of Education outstanding research award (2015); 2) UW College of Education outstanding service award (2016); and 3) Honored College of Education Faculty at Fall Convocation (2017). Her research interests include partnerships within pre-service and in-service teachers in STEM Education with a focus on engineering education and integrated STEM. An active mem- ber of AERA, ASEE, ASTE, NARST, and NSTA, Dr. Burrows has presented at numerous conferences, published in ranked journals (e.g. Journal

Conference Session

Middle School Students' Engineering Identity, Efficacy, Attitudes, and Perceptions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Laleman, University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

, which hasbeen identified as often matching the preferred learning styles for many female students(Gollnick & Chinn, 2013). Another key program component is experiences of how engineeringis a field in which people can help others, a factor which has been identified as aligning withfemale interests and career aspirations (USDOC, 2011; Hubelbank 2007).The program research focuses on three areas: 1. The program’s impact on short-term interest andknowledge in engineering/STEM; 2. The effectiveness of matching lessons to learning goals; and3. Differences between sixth-grade students and eighth-grade students in success, interest inactivities, and problem solving methods. Through pre-program and post-program surveys,students answered Likert-scale

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University; Robert Chambers; Nathan Henry, Bloomsburg University; Paul Michael Karcher

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

shown in Figure 1, and apictorial view of the system is shown in Figure 2. In order to tune the guitar using servo motors,several parts were designed using SolidWorks, including a tuning station and an attachment forthe servo motor that would fit over the tuning pegs of the guitar. The LabVIEW software withmyDAQ10,11 hardware was used in implementing the closed-loop system. The design allows theuser to select the string to be tuned and the frequency to tune the string to. After selecting whichstring to tune, the user can pluck the string on the guitar, and the tuning peg on the guitar isturned automatically using a servo motor, which loosens or tightens the string to achieve thedesired frequency. In terms of control, signal from the guitar

Conference Session

Career Development for Engineering Professionals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel LeBlanc, International Council on Systems Engineering; Stacy L. Chiaramonte, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stephanie Pals Papia, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jessica Papachriston, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Amanda Maurer Keighley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Brian D. Degon, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

atthe undergraduate level. There is significant literature on this topic, but many publications focuson the academic preparation [1] and study support [2]. As early as the mid-nineties, Kuhobserved that there are number of non-academic factors which contribute to a given student’ssuccess [3], [4], and additional work by Magolda concluded that co-curricular experiences andacademics are unavoidably interrelated in terms of their influence on positive student outcomes[5].More recently, Schroeder and Terras studied the role that traditional advising plays in bothonline and remote part-time graduate students in contrast to traditional campus-based students.For online students, they demonstrated that trust, personalization, and responsive process

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

fluid power [1].There might be some specific industrial segments where fluid power is a predominanttechnology, but its range of applicability is something that has spanned many industrial segmentsfor decades, and it is something that has a bright future because of the role it will play in currentinitiatives, such as IoT, Industry 4.0 and others [2].For U.S. economy, and particularly for the state of Michigan, manufacturing is a criticalcomponent that has declined due to globalization and competition. Innovation in order to havemore efficient and higher productivity components and services is required [3, 4]. The workplaceof engineering and engineering technology program graduates is changing due to increasingglobal competition, changing

Conference Session

PCEE Resource Exchange

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University; Shelby Buffington, Syracuse University; James H. Henderson, Syracuse University; Sally B. Mitchell, Rye High School, New York

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Pre-College Engineering Education

o Available at http://matse1.matse.illinois.edu/polymers/d.html change about the o NGSS Met: HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-5, HS-PS1-6 lab? • Polyethylene Lab o What did you learn o Relates mechanical properties of materials to their chemical structure. from the lab? o The density of two different types of polyethylene was determined. o How could you o Available at http://polymerambassadors.org/activities/ incorporate the lab o NGSS Met: HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-3, HS-PS2-6 into your

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Solonsky P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

). For comparative purposes, thisclass is similar in nature to most traditional civil engineering undergraduate entry structural designclasses.Traditional Structural Engineering Status Quo According to sources such as U.S. DOE (2001) and Young et al. (2012), traditional structuralengineering instruction within classrooms more often than not take a hands-off approach that transmitsinformation statically and with little appeal. Typical techniques include (Moon 2010) those groupedand listed in Table 1. Table 1: Examples of Traditional Instruction Techniques Group Type Traditional Techniques Conveying Notes Transparencies White and black boards

Conference Session

Design and Implementation of Graduate Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University

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Graduate Studies

process can be used forboth online and onsite offerings of the program.The paper will also present assessments of the capstone course and evaluations on studentlearning, successes in achieving the program learning outcomes and the usefulness of theprogram in solving real world problems. The paper will also discuss ideas on the potential toexpand this framework for other programs and additional enhancements.Graduate Capstone MethodologiesCapstone projects by definition serves two audiences namely, the academic and the sponsor orthe client. Academic audience look for a well laid out research: formal systematic application ofscientific methods to the study of problems [1, 2]. Project sponsor/client, on the other hand, lookfor well laid pragmatic

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Webster-Giddings, Vanderbilt University; Nancy Dickson, Vanderbilt; Melissa S Martiros, Anna Maria College; Sarah Mullen, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

economydemands further growth and innovation, Arts and Design majors are seen as a necessary andintegral element for such change (Bequette & Bequette, 2012). Consequently, there has been apush, especially in K-12 education, to add “A” (Art & Design), transforming STEM intoSTEAM (Bequette & Bequette, 2012, Piro, 2010; White, 2011). Although, there seems to be asympathetic relationship between Art and STEM majors, there is limited research identifying thekey experiences or factors that foster the relationship between STEM and Arts which is evidentin the number and types of degrees conferred by women (Piro, 2010) (see Figure 1: DegreesConferred by Women). By “examining how artists mix art, science, technology, and math in

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahraa Nayef Krayem, Stony Brook University; Angela M. Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; David Westerfeld; Richard Gearns, Stony Brook University; Kathleen Westervelt, Stony Brook University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

classrooms.IntroductionNumerous reports have documented the need to improve science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) preparation for pre-college students, in an effort to promote greaterscientific and engineering literacy, workforce readiness, and technological and economiccompetitiveness [1], [2], [3]. The recent publication of the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS) in 2013 brought about a new focus on the incorporation of engineering practices in K-12science education in the U.S. [4]. To date, these standards have been adopted by nineteen statesand the District of Columbia. The standards utilize three dimensions of science learning asoutlined by the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education in 2012:1) scientific and

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Massie Chance, University College London & Dublin Institute of Technology; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

education (n=6). Table 1 provides information aboutall participants. The eight participants whose interviews were analysed for this study areshown in boldface. Table 1: Participants in overall sample (participants in this study designated in bold) Studying International with International Interview in home schooling in host without schooling Total Number location country country in host country Ireland 10 6 8 24 Poland 12 0 0 12 Portugal 10 0 1 11 Total 32

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina McDaniel, University of Michigan, Dearborn; DeLean Tolbert, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

fluency [1]. Some learning experiences are highly structured while others are lessformal and ill-structured. These less structured informal activities at times offer very intriguingengineering learning contexts ripe with opportunities for youth to engage in engineering thinkingand to develop useful engineering skills. In these settings, youth have the opportunities toconstruct their own learning and to engage in activities that interest them [1]. Access tostructured informal engineering learning experiences differs based on race and socioeconomicstatus [2]. Therefore, we shift our attention to address informal sociocultural settings.Sociocultural informal contexts within Black communities provide opportunities for youth todevelop engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Patrick E. Mantey, University of California, Santa Cruz; Stephen C. Petersen P.E., University of California, Santa Cruz; John F Vesecky, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Capstone PedagogyThe senior design capstone course at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) haschanged significantly over the twenty years since its inception as a one quarter, computerengineering capstone, though its fundamental tenets have remained constant: 1) to providestudents with an authentic engineering design experience directly adapted from industrialpractice and 2) to employ a diverse teaching team where each instructor’s contribution shapescourse pedagogy. Together, these two objectives formulate a fluid, living course that emphasizesstudent-centered learning. Indeed, progressive years have served to consolidate our client-oriented model to engineering design, allowing the course to remain current with industrypractice and

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

environment andlives from this experience.Introduction:The National Academy of Engineering states that one core need of the engineering profession isfor engineers to be able to work with a diverse, multinational, multidisciplinary workforce [1].Engineers need to have a global mindset to be prepared for the global job market [2]. Therefore,colleges of engineering in the United States have started to provide ways for students to developthose skills, but only as add-ons to the curriculum, such as study-abroad programs, electivecourses, minors, and certificate programs - and only reaching a select number of students [3]. Asa result, global preparedness is not integrated into, or part of, the core curriculum of mostengineering schools in the United

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Zaurin P.E., University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

for two consecutive years after the interventionshowed a positive difference of more than ten percent positive points for the IDEAS participantsover the non-participants. Graduation rates for IDEAS participants were also higher. Students’perception of instruction and opinions of the project are summarized and discussed.IntroductionThe purpose of this research was to investigate if the introduction of an active learningexperience (IDEAS) into a large-size engineering class improved the class effectiveness, secondand third year retention, graduation rates, and student engagement/perception of instruction.Attrition and Retention are issues that have been object of ample studies [1], [2], [3], [4].Forengineering, student retention rates fall

Conference Session

Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Strategies: Problems of Alignment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Graham, Johns Hopkins University; Tobin Porterfield, Towson University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

greater than what is currently required by accreditingbodies and addressed in most engineering curriculum.IntroductionAcademic programs for students seeking careers in fields with strong discipline-basedknowledge requirements traditionally focus heavily on technical expertise. “Engineers have beenvalued for their technical expertise for centuries. This expertise has often distinguishedengineers' role as civil servants who design and create goods, infrastructure, and processes forthe needs of humanity” [1]. But employers are making a new set of demands on the workers theyhire; they are seeking competency in both technical and professional skills. The need for technical employees to possess professional skills has been discussed overthe

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Y. Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Brandon Roderick Tucker, Washtenaw Community College ; Alan R. Lecz, Washtenaw Community College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

engineers and technicians in themanufacturing industry. Key activities include: (1) Developing introductory multi-disciplinaryand project-based course modules on lightweight materials around existing curricula; (2)Creating interdisciplinary community college faculty and K-12 teacher professional developmentcentered on lightweight materials properties, optimization and manufacturing processes; (3)Establishing a talent pipeline extending from K-12 to community colleges and four-yearuniversities; and (4) Developing and contributing to a repository of lightweight curricula.This paper is a report that represents the development progresses and results of a workshop forK-12 teachers in activity (2) held in June 2017. A brief description of the NSF-ATE