Conference Session

Evaluation: Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hee Kim, Iridescent ; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science. She believes that the critical thinking skills acquired through STEM education are essential, and wants to inspire the next gen- eration to always query the unknown. Amy is passionate about connecting scientists and engineers with students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect one-on-one with STEM professionals.Ms. Tara Chklovski, Iridescent Ms. Chklovski is the Founder and CEO of Iridescent, a science, engineering and technology education nonprofit. Before starting Iridescent, she worked as the principal at a 300 student K-6 school in India. She has founded and grown Iridescent from a one-woman effort to an organization reaching 30,000 un- derserved students globally. With the help of a

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Chastine, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Charles Richard Cole, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christopher Welty, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Computing & Information Technology

such collaboration is the integration of gaming elements into different disciplines, commonlyknown as gamification. This topic is relatively new in academia - as is awarding university de-grees in computer game design; the discipline of game design has largely been an investigationwithin the discipline itself. Likewise, architecture, though much older as a degree-granting disci-pline, has also used, primarily, conventional architectural projections of orthographic projectionand perspective and, more recently, animation. The underlying argument of this paper is that acollaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to a design and presentation project - specifically, ar-chitecture and game design - has a synergistic value in the “overlap” or common

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin David McPheron, Roger Williams University; Joseph D Legris, Roger Williams University School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management; Charles Flynn; Aidan James Bradley, Roger Williams University; Ethan Thomas Daniels, Roger Williams University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #15024Development of a Low-cost, Two-Degree-of-Freedom Spring-Cart System andSystem Identification Exercises for Dynamic ModelingBenjamin David McPheron, Roger Williams University Benjamin D. McPheron, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University. Dr. McPheron received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering at Ohio Northern University in 2010, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University in 2014. Dr. McPheron teaches Freshman Engineering and various courses in Electrical Engineering including Circuit

Conference Session

Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mona ElHelbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; eric bogatin, University of Colorado Boulder

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

got their hands on a physical circuit was in a subsequent course, ECEN 2270:Electronics Design Lab (EDL), in which students build an autonomous car that navigates a routedefined by a line on the floor. While ECEN 2270 is a hands-on laboratory course, the exercises areall directed toward building a product, not exploring the fundamental principles of circuits.When we were asked to teach the ECEN 2250 course for the first time, we believed that it wasimportant to include a hands-on laboratory experience. However, we were constrained in not beingable to change the course from a 3 to a 4-credits, could not change the meeting pattern of three,50-minute sessions per week, and did not have physical laboratory space available for the 138students to

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

colleges, institutions of teacher education, and otherorganizations, in outreach and programming. In addition to these activities, the EOFNJinitiative has launched an awareness-building effort to disseminate critical messages tovarious stakeholder groups, including school administrators, and the parent community.A research effort, in its early stages, is underway to understand the impact of EOFNJactivities statewide and in several school districts.BackgroundThe adoption of new state K-12 curriculum content standards in 2004 raised awareness ofthe possible role of engineering in K-12 education in the state; however the resultingpolicy documents created ambiguity regarding the requirements for all students to studytechnology education and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Sung-Hwan Joo, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

encountered therein are foreign tomost young people. As engineers, it is crucial that these skills be developed. Therefore, designchallenges should be utilized as early in the curriculum and as frequently as possible.Caution should be used when determining if any problem, including the design competition issuitable to the learning objectives of the course in which it is introduced. The Energy Relayallowed some students to avoid integrating knowledge from various fields of engineering in theirdesigns. As this was an objective of the course, this was an unforeseen consequence of choosingthe design competition as a basis for the culminating design experience in the course.All of the six stated goals for the project could have been met using any project

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Eger Bill; Phillip Aaron, University of Dayton; Charles Schreier, University of Dayton

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International

communication, leadership and business skills.Furthermore, globalization in industry makes international experience an important, but oftendifficult to implement part of the engineering curriculum.1, 2 Experiential learning can be implemented into the engineering curriculum in a variety ofways including co-ops, internships, project and problem based learning, laboratory experiencesand service-learning. However, integration of international experience into an already packedengineering curriculum can be a little more difficult to attain. Study abroad, internationalinternships and co-ops and international service-learning represent some of the ways in whichengineering academia has provided international experiences for some of its students

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Erik R. Wright PE, U.S. Military Academy; Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Evan Hansen

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #10791Goethals’ Infrastructure Challenge Part 2: The Challenge BeginsMajor Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military AcademyMajor Erik R. Wright PE, U.S. Military Academy Major Erik Wright is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. Erik’s civilian education includes a BS in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a Master’s of Civil Engineering from Norwich University and a MS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. MAJ Wright is a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana. MAJ Wright’s military education includes the

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bethany Jones, James Madison University; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

efforts have an impact on the engineering curriculumand deserve the attention of engineering educators. Even while working for internationalstandards, teaching with English texts and collaborating with western engineeringcolleges, engineering educators in the Arab world should keep in mind that the majorityof their students will practice at home, in the region, in Amman, in Muscat, in Liwa, andnot in Toronto, Los Angeles, or Bonn. The admonition to think globally and act locallyhas never been more appropriate. For an Arab engineering educator acting locally mightinclude the integration of entrepreneurship skills into the engineering curriculum,collaboration with local agencies and private businesses for practical experience,requiring students to

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University

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Biomedical

expense of exploringmore recent advancements in the field. As such, we are using popular news articles to augmentcoverage and motivate students in a variety of courses. Student gains in information literacy,lifelong learning and overall enthusiasm for the field makes these types of projects an easy wayto integrate current trends and advancements into the course curriculum, and provides a way toencourage student participation by making activities student-driven.Our definition of a “mini project” is finding a recent news article about a current technology,advancement or innovation related to the course subject matter at hand, and investigating thescience or technology described in the article. For many of these projects (see below forvariations of

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maria Muller-Karger, Florida International University; Luis U. Medina Uzcategui, Universidad Austral de Chile

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Motion Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Medical Devices Design. Highly interested in Higher Education Curriculum Design, Academic Leadership, and teaching and classroom innovation. Courses taught: Intro to Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Vibrations, Intro to CAD (SolidWorks), Senior Design Project, Numerical Methods, Intro to Biomechanics.Dr. Luis U. Medina Uzcategui, Universidad Austral de Chile Dr. Medina, a Doctor in Engineering holder, currently serves as an academic at the University of Austral de Chile (UACh), specializing in instrumentation, measurement, and mechanical systems dynamics. He is also the coordinator of the Innovation

Conference Session

Community-Engaged Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities in Light of COVID-19 Paper Presentations 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Camille Velarde, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Estike Kokovay Gutierrez

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Community Engagement Division, Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. Chandanabhumma et al., "Space within the scientific discourse for the voice of the other? Expressions of community voice in the scientific discourse of community-based participatory research," Health communication, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 616-627, 2020.[2] M. Estrada et al., "Improving underrepresented minority student persistence in STEM," CBE-Life Sciences Education, vol. 15, no. 3, p. es5, 2016.[3] D. J. Gilbert, M. L. Held, J. L. Ellzey, W. T. Bailey, and L. B. Young, "Teaching ‘community engagement’ in engineering education for international development: Integration of an interdisciplinary social work curriculum," European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 40, no. 3, pp. 256-266, 2015.[4] J. Bowen and G

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

follow suit, thus creating a culture of respect and safety online.5. Pursue Knowledge: Remain committed to continually updating our knowledge and understanding of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, ensuring that the information we share is current and accurate.6. Collaborative Spirit: Embrace the spirit of teamwork, recognizing that cybersecurity is a collective effort, and provide assistance, encouragement, and support to fellow ambassadors and community members alike.7. Act with Integrity: Confront digital ethics challenges with honesty and responsibility, not for personal gain but for the collective good, serving as a trustworthy guide in an evolving digital landscape.8. Uphold the Mission: Uphold the mission and vision of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Damian Ruiz, University of San Diego/San Diego State University; Vitaliy Popov, University of San Diego; Alberto Esquinca, San Diego State University; Danielle Gadbois

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #27460Board 104: Asset-Based Practices in Engineering Design (APRENDE): De-velopment of a Funds of Knowledge Approach for the Formation of Engi-neersDr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is an assistant professor of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. His current research investigates how the integration of funds of knowledge and engineering design can serve as a pathway to and through engineering. Dr. Mejia is particularly interested in how Latinx adolescents bring forth unique ways of knowing, doing, and being that provide them with particular ways

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University; Wen-Cheng Chen, National Dong Hwa University; Lee king-lien, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering,National Taipei University of Technology; CHAO-CHIA CHENG, NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIV

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Engineering Physics & Physics

) by the scores in the integrated entrance examination ofUT. Furthermore, in order to understand the difference between GU students and UT students inthe physics learning. Another 99 engineering college students from a mid-level GU were selected.After data analysis, some interesting research findings were discussed and will be suggested tothe practice of physics curriculum design in university of technology.Background and PurposeTo cope with demands of the 21 st century, people need higher-level thinking skills such as self-directional and problem-solving skill 3. And student should be equipped with properly proficiencyfor a productive adult life. For example, all students should be educated to be “STEM-capable” 4.Recently, physics instruction

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Bob Melton, Putnam City Schools; Elizabeth Ann Allan, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M. Armstrong, University of Central Oklahoma ; James E. Stewart, University of Central Oklahoma; Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

 ED in classrooms and assist other teachers in this integration.  Some challenges toimplementing ED in K­12 are the lack of time/space in the curriculum to add time­consuming projects,lack of physical resources, and perhaps most important, lack of practical experience in engineeringdesign.Very few teachers have engineering degrees, making the connection between teachers and engineersvery important for ED integration.  This project was carried out as a pilot to use teacher trainingworkshops and a follow­up conference to address the core issue of teacher experience in ED and inleadership of curriculum change to assist other teachers in ED implementation.The NGSS derives from an effort an effort by the National Academies of science and

Conference Session

1553 FPD3 - Computer & Programming Tools in First Year Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; John Chen, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

Instruction into the Engineering Curriculum: The Team-Taught Integrated Writing and Design Course at Rowan University”, Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Nashville, TN.19. Chen, J., Whittinghill, D. and Kadlowec, J. (2006) “Using Rapid Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Satisfaction”, Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA.20. Chen, J., Kadlowec, J., and Whittinghill, D. (2008) “Using Handheld Computers for Instantaneous Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Promote Interaction,” International Journal of Engineering Education, accepted for publication June 2006

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Christian, Stony Brook University; Angela M. Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; Keith Sheppard, Stony Brook University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

the NGSS is to empower all students to participate inpublic science discourse, be critical consumers of scientific information, and have the skills topursue careers in the 21st century, particularly those in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [2]. As an increasing number of states adopt the NGSS, there is mountingpressure to prepare science educators for the impending changes in expectations, curriculum, andassessment.There are significant challenges as states transition their science standards to align with NGSS,such as insufficient professional development and support for teachers, inconsistency ofimplementation, and inadequate time and curricular resources [3]. In this recent reform effort,science teachers are likely

Conference Session

FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Y. Santiago, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 25.538.97. Ohland, Matthew W.; Zhang, Guili; Thorndyke, Brian; Anderson, Timothy J., “Grade-Point Average, Changes of Majors Selected by Students Leaving Engineering”. 34 th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (2004), Session T1G.8. Pascarella, Ernest T.; Terenzini, Patrick T., “Predicting Freshman Persistence and Voluntary Dropout Decisions from a Theoretical Model”. Journal of Higher Education 51 (1980): 60-75.9. Winn, Gary; Hensel, Robin; Curtis, Reagan; Taylor, Lydotta, “An Integrated Approach to Recruiting and Retaining Appalachian Engineering Students”, American Journal of Engineering Education 2 (2011): 1-16

Conference Session

Gamification

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

John David O’Brian III, Mississippi State University; Sara C. Vick, Mississippi State University; Nazanin tajik, Mississippi State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

theimplementation of VLEs in all levels of undergraduate engineering education. This researchgauges student receptiveness and investigates how the integration of this technology cansuccessfully produce a highly inventive, cutting-edge environment for teaching engineering-related curriculum that has the potential to be widely used across many domains and subject areas.KeywordsVirtual learning environments, laboratory, gaming, augmented realityIntroductionAlthough the history of the first virtual reality machine, a 3D cinematic platform called Sensorama,dates to 1956,1 it has been less than a decade since students could first utilize technology likeFactory I/O2 to put themselves on a manufacturing floor to see all the moving parts of a conveyorbelt up close

Conference Session

Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Israa Azzam, Purdue University; Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

].With these features, MR technology aims to solve VR-related issues, like image quality, real-time fidelity, motion sickness, etc., while maintaining the required level of immersive experienceand interaction, increasing its usage in many applications. Thus, many researchers have started toemploy MR technology in manufacturing education [50], [51]. The work presented in [51]proposes integrating VR and AR by combining a virtual assembly environment with an ARapplication. However, the adopted approach utilizes a hybrid tracking system to synchronizevirtual and real hands, lacking the advanced holographic features of MR technology. Althoughthe MR system integrates AR and VR using webcams, gloves, and display monitors, it does notleverage state-of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Entrepreneurship Education in New Contexts

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

successful. However, webelieved that we could reach even higher and improve the students’ learning experience. As aresult, we performed an overall class evaluation that included input from students, College ofEngineering faculty members, and employees and cast members from the ETO13. The outcomeof the evaluation was to create a new semester-long course featuring the same fieldtrip in themiddle of the semester over fall break. The motivation for change was three-fold. First, therewas a desire to teach creativity and innovation more effectively and thoroughly. Second, pastparticipants consistently wanted to extend the duration of the class and see additional examplesof applying creativity and innovation to real-world problems. Finally, by integrating

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Engineering with and for Community Partners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A. Warrner, Ball State University; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Anand Nageswaran Bharath, Cummins Engine Company

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

potential funding is important incase one source of funding ends.K-12 Outreach Program ExamplesThis paper highlights six K-12 outreach programs that educate students about STEM disciplines.The outreach programs are facilitated by undergraduate programs at three higher educationinstitutions and one STEM related employer. Institutional context, an overview of each program,a description of the program’s curriculum and learning goals, program outcomes, and challengesencountered are discussed for each outreach program.Programs #1 and #2Institutional ContextElon University is a selective, mid-sized private university known for engaged undergraduateinstruction and experiential learning. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal artsand

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; Greg Stadter, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

continued process, the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) convened a “Summit on the Future of Civil Engineering” in 2006 that lookedat articulating an “aspirational global vision for the future of civil engineering” [1]. This alsoserved as a guide to updating the ASCE Body of Knowledge document, which “offers guidancefor the education and training programs of private and public organizations that employ civilengineers; and supports changes in licensure requirements” [2]. The document providesguidelines on the learning outcomes deemed important for the profession.During the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years, Texas A&M University’s civil andenvironmental engineering department undertook a curriculum transformation project, basing

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session Innovative Pedagogy in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University; Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Ankit Gupta, Tennessee Technological University; Seymur Hasanov, Tennessee Technological University; Allen Munyaradzi Mathende, Tennessee Technological University; Zhicheng Zhang, Tennessee Technological University

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Manufacturing

. George Chitiyo, Tennessee Technological University George Chitiyo is a Professor of Educational Research and Evaluation at Tennessee Tech University. He teaches courses in research methods, statistics, and program evaluation. He is involved in designing and implementing evaluation initiatives of different types of educational programs and interventions in PreK-12 and higher education settings. His evaluation work includes projects in Advanced Technological Education (ATE), STEM education programs, and health related research.Dr. Perihan Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Perihan Fidan is a faculty member at the Curriculum and Instruction department at Tennessee Tech University. Her current research

Conference Session

Promoting Well-Being in Engineering Education: Strategies and Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Asghar, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Assad Iqbal, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

different technical and non-technical methods to enhance the learning processes of undergraduate engineering students.Dr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela Minichiello is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU) and a registered professional mechanical engineer. Her research examines issues of access, diversity, and inclusivity in engineering.Mr. Assad Iqbal, Arizona State University Assad Iqbal is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Arizona State University working on the National Sci- ence Foundation-funded research project i.e., Engineering For Us All (e4usa). Assad Iqbal is an informa- tion system engineer with a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlotte Robison, Oregon State University; Cristina G Wilson, Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineering decision curriculum look like? While another, more specificstudy should be done to determine the most effective way to educate civil engineering studentson biases and how to reduce them in professional practice, we can form an initial idea, basing thecurriculum on existing courses [7],[8],[9],[10]. Using these studies, primarily focused in themedical field, we can extrapolate a few key components of educational curriculum. The maincomponents we found in these studies were: curriculum that had students identify biases incertain case studies or clinical trials [8],[9], small group discussion [9],[10], and evaluation ofstudents ability to reduce bias post-curriculum. In these studies, researchers looked into thecurrent bias training for

Conference Session

FPD 8: Teaching Design in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica E.S. Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Merredith D. Portsmore, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University

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First-Year Programs

building excitement about engineering, working on project-based problem solving, teamwork and leadership, disciplinary content, and an idea of the“engineering roadmap.” This study examines first-year students solving an engineering challengein one of these first-year courses entitled “Simple Robotics”.The engineering design process is an integral part of any engineering curriculum and a necessaryaid to solving engineering challenges in university courses and engineering practice. Numerousstudies have examined the way in which a range of participants, from young children to expertengineers, solve engineering problems.7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 This study builds on that literature byexamining the design practices of first-year engineering students in the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leana Santos, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Research, School of Engineering, and Human Rights Institute to promote and advance interdisciplinary research in engineering with a clear focus on societal outcomes. Davis is working with several faculty on campus to develop research and curriculum at the intersection of human rights and engineering, such as the one discussed herein. Davis completed his Ph.D. in Transportation and Infrastructure Systems at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2018. His research interests include transportation equity, human rights, environmental justice, and economic resilience. He grew up in Cusco, Per´u, where he obtained his B.S. in civil engineering at the University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco. He also earned an MSCE

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

design activities into the foundation of the curriculum. By focusing on a cornerstoneengineering course, we aim to create a more integrated and engaging learning experience throughdesign. We have transformed an existing introductory course by incorporating a series of small,medium, and large design activities and projects, grounded in product design pedagogy. Theseactivities are designed to make tangible connections between theoretical concepts and real-worldapplications, helping students see the context of mechanical engineering from the start. Throughthis approach, we hope to inspire and retain engineering students by making their first-yearexperience both practical and exciting, setting the stage for their continued success in the field.The