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Faculty Development Medley

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jody Koenig Kellas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Wayne A. Babchuk, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lance C. Perez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

relevant to teachingSTEM courses and practices that have been empirically linked to better student learning outcomes andcourse completion rates. The use of evidence-based teaching practices in a course, is used as a proxy forteaching effectiveness in this system that consists of three parts. First, faculty complete the TeachingPractices Inventory (Wieman & Gilbert, 2014), a self-report measure on the types of teaching practicesused in their classroom. The TPI is comprised of eight categories including (1) course information provided,(2) supporting materials provided, (3) in-class features and activities, (4) assignments, (5) feedback andtesting, (6) other (e.g., new methods, assessments), (7) the training and guidance of teaching assistants

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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Lovely, University of Kentucky; Laura Marie Letellier P.E., University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Derek Lynn Englert, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker P.E., University of Kentucky; Neil Moore, University of Kentucky; John F. Maddox, University of Kentucky; Julie Gordon Whitney, University of Kentucky; Doug Klein, University of Kentucky; Whitney C. Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky

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retention rates at public colleges and universities as shown in Figure 1. [1]Figure 1. The average of retention rates for first-time undergraduate students returning for thesecond fall in 4-year degree granting public institutions by cohort year. [1]Retention rates are important as they are a key metric of the amount of resources wasted, bothfinancially and human, by the students and the institutions that attempted to support them.Students, who attempt a degree but drop out, have no saleable skills to show for the enormouseffort put forth and the funds expended. Similarly, institutions do not have graduation rates thatreflect the expenditure in operating and capital expenses they have made to teach these students.From an institution and at a

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ET Curriculum & Programs

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

to be sufficient to address this complicated, yetessential part of the accreditation process.The Model is based on a case of a program that has a Mechanical and ManufacturingEngineering Technology title. This program has to satisfy:1. ETAC a through k student outcomes,2. Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) a through d criteria,3. American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) a thorough h criteria.Needless to say that the above reference Outcomes and Criteria (a, b….) of the threeorganizations do not necessarily line up. 1Our model was built in response to the need of finding a common denominatorOutcomes/Criteria and map the three different ones to it. We will demonstrate that the

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First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Ma Zenia N. Agustin, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; George Pelekanos, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

, Mathematics & Statistics Department2 1 Edwardsville, IL 62026AbstractThis Evidence-based practice complete paper describes the experiences with a holisticMathematics Enrichment Sessions, Freshmen Mentoring, Mathematics Tutoring and newFreshmen Engineering course that are implemented during the last five years at Southern IllinoisUniversity Edwardsville as part of our NSF STEP project. The mathematics Enrichment Session(ES) idea, which is a combination of the best aspects of Supplemental Instruction idea andPeerLed Team Learning methods, can be an effective way of supporting students in their firstyear of studies. The implementation of the peer-mentoring program that was

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin James Del Re, Purdue University; Soho Yun, Purdue University; Eric Joseph Kozikowski, Indiana-Purdue University; Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

the primary learning outcomes.BackgroundIn the modern educational environment, many instructors have embraced web-based LearningManagement Systems (LMS) to manage course data. According to Cavus et al. [1], “An LMS isoften regarded as the starting point for developing an online course or program by researchers asit provides a means for managing, delivering, and tracking online instruction and studentoutcomes.” Furthermore, an LMS also acts like a bridge between the instructors and learners byproviding a common point of contact and direct line of connection [1].To be an effective system, an LMS must meet several requirements: availability, scalability,usability, interoperability, stability, and security [2]. Availability, as the name suggests

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Teaching and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

-worldapplications, demonstrations, and/or hands-on experimentation. However, some concepts’ depth andcomplexity can cause all traditional attempts to be unsuccessful, particularly for concepts withoutobvious visual representation such as fugacity, and given the non-visual nature of equations.1 Improving and broadening visual instruction is beneficial for learners beyond those with aperceived inclination for visual learning. Studies have shown combining text with images improvesretention of the information,2,3 and students can better transfer the gained knowledge towards solvingproblems when the instruction is delivered through a multimedia presentation of concepts.4 In order toimprove chemical engineering instruction, developing better visual

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New Developments in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zvi S. Roth, Florida Atlantic University; Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

, curriculum design, electrical engineering, capstone design1. IntroductionAn alarm was sounded in 2010 by two influential government reports delivering the following twomessages: a) Over 60% of US undergraduate STEM students drop out from their engineeringprograms [1], b) Many US engineering graduates feel unready for engineering practice andeventually leave the engineering field altogether [2]. The challenges posed to engineeringeducation institutes were to find quick solutions how to recruit and retain engineering students andhow to instill in all engineering graduates a sense of pride and a lifelong passion in being engineers.The correlation between low retention of engineering majors and lack of lower divisionengineering coursework was well

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union; Joshua Gargac, University of Mount Union

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

integration of business andentrepreneurship into the curriculum. This paper describes the efforts made to integrate theEntrepreneurial Mindset (EM) into the fall semester first-year engineering course. The course isa 2-credit hour semester long course that meets once a week for 100 minutes. Serving as anintroduction the engineering profession, the course presents active-learning sessions on each ofthe five engineering disciplines offered at Mount Union: Biomedical, Civil, Computer,Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. A 7-week design project focused on buoyancy [1] isalso a part of the course. Starting in the Fall 2017 semester and continued in 2018, EM active-learning exercises were integrated into the course to teach the EM. Prior to 2017 only

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

them in the curriculum. Therefore simulation studies were thebest option for students to understand geothermal heat pump design and operation.This paper describes the curriculum enhancement for an existing junior level alternative energyclass in a B.S. in Engineering Technology program by adding geothermal energy fundamentalsand industrial applications in it. The curriculum includes (1) the analysis of the refrigeration cycleon a pressure-enthalpy diagram using pressures and temperatures measured in a FESTO Didacticgeothermal heat pump system, and (2) obtaining coefficient performance (COP) and the energyefficiency ratio (EER) of a geothermal heat pump using measured temperature, humidity, voltage,and current values in normal and different

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Best In DEED

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Reynolds Brubaker, Stanford University; Vikas Rammohan Maturi, Stanford University; Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; David Beach, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

University Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. , Lecturer, formerly visiting Professor, in the School of Engineering, in the Mechanical Engineering Design Group at Stanford University. Barbara’s research focuses on four ar- eas: 1)grounding a blend of theories from social-cognitive psychology, engineering design, and art to show how cognition affects design; 2) changing the way people understand the emotion behind their work with the intent to do something new; 3) shifting norms of leaders involved in entrepreneurial-minded action; and 4) developing teaching methods with a storytelling focus in engineering and science educa- tion. Founder of the Design Entrepreneuring Studio: Barbara helps teams generate creative environments

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Student Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Jennings, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kayla Arnsdorff, University of Tennessee; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Student

knowledge and hone theircommunication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Given the nature of senior designcourses, they offer an opportunity for engineering programs to integrate the outcomes of ABETcriteria [1]. In contrast to much of the undergraduate curriculum, the problems that students workon in senior design tend to be more ambiguous, require the consideration of multiple tradeoffs,and have no ‘right’ answer. As such, engineering design problems require individuals to makedecisions about what counts as knowledge by assessing various sources of information,balancing constraints, and evaluating alternative solutions. These acts can be grouped together asepistemic cognitive processes and require individuals to reason “about specific

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University; Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, engage key course/subject concepts andmaterials through an interactive and adaptive manner in the classroom. Research demonstratesthat active learning pedagogical practices are more effective for promoting student learning andachievement. After conducting a thorough review of the literature, Prince concluded thatengineering faculty should consider incorporating new instructional practices and techniques,especially active learning principles, into their classroom, based on compelling evidence in theliterature base which suggests that student-centered teaching promotes greater student learning[1]. In a separate review of the literature, Freeman et al., conducted a meta-analysis of 225studies that examined instructional practices in undergraduate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Michael Russell, UCAR Center for Science Education; John Daniel Ristvey Jr., UCAR

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

could engage in engineering after school to complement thescience and engineering learning during the normal school day [1]. Our initial goal was tointroduce a variety of engineering topics/platforms that related to the atmosphere and associatedsciences including wind power, solar energy, aircraft design, atmospheric sensors, and testingphysical models of dropsondes using a wind tunnel.The project team collaborated with an after-school program near Boulder, Colorado, whosemission was to serve students from low-income families by offering multi-year programming tostudents and support for families. This group was initially interested in Engineering Experiencesin order to provide STEM opportunities to their students.In order to get to know the

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Student Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Anu Tuladhar, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Student

% of those with an apparent mental health problemreceiving treatment in the past year [1]. Although this study was able to draw out differencesbetween graduate and undergraduate students, it was limited in the analysis as it was focused oncomparing the two groups. Another recent publication regarding doctoral students’ well-beingpresented a systematic literature review detailing finding from 17 recent publications from fourdatabases. However, the broad review scope and search terms used makes this work hard to betransferable for a specific discipline [2].These findings demonstrate that an ideal study of graduate student mental health would bedesigned to focus specifically on a graduate population within a specific discipline. Multiplestudies

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Leos; Kaitlin Harlan; Brooke A. Merrill, Texas A&M University; Sin-Ning Cindy Liu, Texas A&M University; Cynthia K. Lang, Texas A&M University; Robert C. Martin, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L. Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Mindy Bergman, Texas A&M University

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theclassroom. The expectation is that students who experience classrooms led by ISE-2 faculty willhave higher engagement, success, and retention than students in non-ISE-2 classes. Additionally,although students from all backgrounds are expected to benefit from experiencing ISE-2classrooms, underrepresented minority (URM) students in Engineering programs (i.e., women,ethnic minorities, first generation) are expected to have an even greater positive outcome thantheir non-minority peers, because the content of the development program directly addressessome of the causes of experiences that lead URM students to report feeling less welcomed in thefield of Engineering [1], [2]. The project period is March 1, 2017 to February 29, 2020 [3].As part of the

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahaa Mayeesha Ahmed, Rowan University ; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

empowerment. The workshop celebrated its twentiethanniversary in summer 2018. Here, a reflection on the lessons learned from running the programfor the past 20 years is provided. The AWE Workshop is impactful in young girls’ exploration ofnot only engineering but also other STEM fields.1.0 Introduction1.1 Attracting Women into Engineering (AWE)Summer camps or programs strive to provide an outlet for children to interact with each other.Traditional goals include teaching participants certain skills but these camps aim to do so in fun,engaging ways [1]. The Attracting Women into Engineering (AWE) Workshop is a summerprogram hosted by the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University. The AWEWorkshop strives to introduce girls from local

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Poleacovschi, Iowa State University; Scott Grant Feinstein, Iowa State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Meghan Berger M.A., North Carolina A & T State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

intersectionality perspective to studyingmciroaggressions. The research presents a review of the literature including the (1) study context,(2) study methods, (3) study objectives, (4) microaggressions outcomes and (5) microaggressionstypes using data from 45 journal articles. Data analysis included coding of the journal articles toidentify major themes representing different forms of microaggressions. The current results showthat the research studying microaggressions using an intersectional lens is limited. This researchcontributes to improved understanding regarding microaggressions by identifying the gaps withinexisting literature on microaggressions. Practically, this research increases the visibility of subtlenegative behaviors that engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert C. Martin, Texas A&M University; Cynthia Lang, Texas A&M University; Sin-Ning Cindy Liu, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Mindy Bergman, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

facultydevelopment program aimed at increasing active learning, improving classroom climates, anddecreasing implicit bias and deficit thinking among faculty. The program consisted of threeworkshops, a series of informal coffee hour conversations, and two deliverables from theparticipants. Workshop 1 consisted of an overview of the ISE-2 program and an introduction tosocial cognitive biases. Workshop 2 focused on how students learn, provided evidence for theeffectiveness of active learning strategies, and exposed participants to these strategies. Workshop3 prepared participants to apply the material to their own teaching. Coffee hour conversationswere conducted on a near-weekly basis between the second and third workshops. Facultyparticipants created a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research and Innovation Center; Mustapha Alao Animashaun, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Education, 2019 Critical Thinking Skills in First Year Non-Calculus Ready StudentsIntroductionCritical thinking is defined as self-reflective thinking[1]. Critical thinking requires the use ofcertain skills and disposition to evaluate thoughts and ideas with the purpose of refining them [2,3]. Critical thinking involves an in depth evaluation of events, problems, ideas, and artifactsbefore accepting or framing a conclusion or opinion [4]. Engineers are trained to becomeproblem solvers and critical thinking is essential for problem solving. Many educators believethat critical thinking skills are important and should be promoted in schools and universities, butthey feel unequipped to teach those skills[5, 6].The purpose of this

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney S. Green P.E., University of North Carolina in Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; April C Smith, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

decreasethe gender and racial disparity in engineering occupations. In order for the United States tomeet the demand for qualified engineering professionals, educators and policy makers mustexplore the reasons behind the gender and racial disparities; and strive to increase the persistenceand success of women of color in engineering.While there has been an increase in women of color majoring in undergraduate engineeringprograms in the last 10 years, there is still disparity in degree attainment betweenunderrepresented women and their White male counterparts [1]. Minority women, specificallyAfrican American and Latina women, may face additional challenges in undergraduateengineering programs outside of universal student experiences of feeling

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Student Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eunsil Lee, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Sawchuk, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ethan Hilton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

factors.IntroductionMakerspaces are becoming increasingly prevalent on college campuses due to their perceivedpedagogical benefits for students. On many college campuses, makerspaces have become a hub ofcreativity and innovation. Those working in these spaces may gain skills crucial for developingengineers.Creative design, prototyping, building, and communicating ideas are important skills to fosterwithin students in engineering. Makerspaces are an ideal place for students to develop theaforementioned skills and more. Universities usually have machine shops for making parts forprojects and prototypes, but the shops are run by professionals, and extensive training is requiredfor students to use equipment themselves [1]. Makerspaces, on the other hand, utilize a variety

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Romy Beigel, Montana State University; Emma Annand, Montana State University; Monika Kwapisz, Montana State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Brett Tallman P.E., Montana State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

educators, employers, and communities to foster STEM literacy [1].Despite the focus on collaboration in this strategy, nowhere in the report is there any mention ofmanagement or leadership. In contrast to the absence of engineering leadership in this report,engineering leaders will be key to creating a successful STEM ecosystem due to their uniqueability to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts to solve complex challenges associated with anincreasingly interconnected world. Thus, it is key that engineering undergraduate studentsreceive management or leadership training and build identities that align with leadership. Thispaper provides an overview of the qualitative phase of a larger project to understand thedevelopment of engineering leadership

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FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis

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ASEE Headquarters

Fall 2016, we have revised theactivity to more clearly emphasize the characteristics of a correct response, and have increasedthe scaffolding to guide students. Additionally, the revised activity is more focused than theoriginal, allowing students to spend more time on the reflection portion of the activity. Studentperformance is measured and compared in two courses at different institutions. Studentresponses on a concept inventory at the beginning and end of the term are also compared toinvestigate the development and persistence of their learning gains.1. IntroductionUnderstanding the three-dimensional relationships in crystal structures is an important skill formaterials science and engineering students. However, students struggle to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Willie Lewis McKether; Revathy Kumar, University of Toledo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

factors:1. The attitudes and beliefs of faculty and staff toward underrepresented students and howthese attitudes influence their classroom and advising interactions and expectations, and theimpact this has on the students’ sense of belonging and academic success;2. The existing institutional support mechanisms at both institutions and students’ perceptionsof their efficacy and the role they perceive these mechanisms play in their academic success;and3. The influence of student organizations- specifically underrepresented minority engineeringaffinity groups and the embedded networks therein on the social and academic integration ofAfrican American students at the two types of institutions.IntroductionThis paper provides a preliminary examination

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason R White, University of California, Davis

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Chemical Engineering

score = 3.5/5 over past three offerings) which was believed to be a function of studentsnot adequately engaging with the course material and appreciating its relevance.It is widely accepted that active learning approaches, including project-based learning, canimprove student engagement and achievement of course-level student outcomes [1-2]. Project-based learning works to emulate professional behavior, in this case of the engineer, allowing forstudents to apply knowledge in a manner that could be transferred to a professional setting [3].Project based learning has been shown to bring about increased motivation and positive attitudesfrom students as well as a perception that course objectives are being met [3-4]. Incorporatingcontextual learning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail P. Baxter, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education; Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Patricia J. Holahan, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology, President's Office

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for success in further study or theworkforce. Active and collaborative instruction coupled with various means to encourage studentengagement invariably lead to better student learning outcomes irrespective of academic discipline [1, 2].Despite decades of research and calls for change and effort, traditional teaching is still the normin higher education STEM teaching. The purpose of this project is to translate the results fromthe significant body of research on teaching and learning into effective, evidence-based teachingpractices in all core mathematics, science, and engineering-science courses taken by students intheir first two years, with approximately 600 students entering engineering each year. Theproject provides support to enable the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra A. Major, Old Dominion University; Seterra D. Burleson, Old Dominion University; Xiaoxiao Hu, Old Dominion University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

disciplines through to graduation hasbecome a pivotal strategy in national initiatives to increase the overall number of engineeringgraduates [1]. Prior research indicates that most undergraduate students who enter into anengineering major in the United States will not ultimately obtain a degree in engineering [2]. Ithas been suggested that many do not persist in engineering through to graduation due to a lack ofability, motivation, or interest, but there is evidence to suggest that other factors offer superiorexplanations for why individuals leave engineering [3]. Engineering identity, the degree to whichengineering is central to a student’s self-concept, has been found to explain retention-relatedoutcomes better than a lack of interest or ability

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafal Jonczyk, Department of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, USA; Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland; Janet van Hell, Pennsylvania State University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

over time. As will be explained in more detailbelow, specific ERP components can be identified that index a particular cognitive processassociated with the processing of this external event. We collected ERP responses to literal,nonsense, and novel metaphorical sentences that were either referring to engineering knowledgeor general knowledge, testing engineering and non-engineering students. Following Rutter et al.[1], sentences differed in verb only and had been classified in prior sentence norming studies ashighly unusual and highly appropriate (novel metaphors), low unusual and highly appropriate(literal sentences), and highly unusual and low appropriate (nonsense sentences). Participantsread sentences while their EEG was recorded, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Dina Verdin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25426EAGER: Broadening Participation of First-Generation College Students inEngineering – Backgrounds, Experiences and Strategies for SuccessDr. Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines Jessica M. Smith is Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design & Society Division at the Colorado School of Mines and Co-Director of Humanitarian Engineering. She is an anthropologist with two major research areas: 1) the sociocultural dynamics of extractive and energy industries, with a focus on cor- porate social responsibility, social justice, labor, and gender and 2) engineering education, with a focus on