Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin; Adam Wayne Nokes, The University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

achieved during the GAM. The incoming and outgoing hyperbolic asymptotes aredisplayed radiating from the planet and reinforce the ease of interpretation by the student. Figure 1: Gravity Assist Maneuver Example2Figure 1, above, shows a sample GAM plot using planet centered coordinates. In the program, allgravity assists are assumed to be powered, and if an unpowered gravity assist is better, theoptimization reduces the ΔV magnitude to a negligible value.2 In the figure, the incoming andoutgoing hyperbolic trajectories are shown in black and blue, respectively, with a red poweredΔV direction vector. In this example case, the ΔV direction vector is displayed, but its magnitudeis negligibly small (< 1 m/s). Further

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

integrated with an autopilot, telemetry systemand graphical user interface (Fig. 1) has beenprocured. This UAV has a flying wing design and Figure 1: The Procerus ‘Kestral’ UAVis equipped with an autopilot (Kestral) with rate gyros, a global positioning system (GPS),altitude and speed sensors (pitot-static), and a telemetry modem for uplink and downlinkcommunication. The flight data and position of the UAV istelemetered in real time to the ground station which consistsof a transceiver and a laptop computer running the virtualcockpit software. Several upper division students from Mathand Aerospace Engineering assisting with the project havebeen trained to fly the UAV in radio control as well asautopilot mode by pre-defining a flight path

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.)

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

studying the most commonexperiments in electric machines and power systems laboratories. 1. Introduction Traditionally, in the development of engineering education the key objectives are to enable theteachers to convey knowledge and insight to the students. The main element was (and still is) thelecture, in which the teacher explains, gives examples, shows calculations, discusses physicalprinciples or mathematical derivations, etc. However, the accent was mainly on the oralcommunication, which was supported usually by hand written messages using the blackboardand chalk. During the last two decades, computing, information technology (IT), simulation andvisualization tools, virtual experiments, distant and remote laboratory, multimedia, the

Conference Session

Computing in the classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. K. Hodge, Mississippi State University; Govinda Mahajan, Mississippi State Univeristy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

of typical, but not inclusive, papers and archival journal articles related to animations.ASEE references include conference papers and articles in ASEE-sponsored archivalpublications such as the Journal of Engineering Education and Computers in Education. Typicalconference paper examples include Shen and Zhu [1], Giro et al. [2], Abulencia et al. [3],Balazinski and Przybylo [4], Ziegler [5], and Hoorfar et al. [6]. These papers generally discussin detail the structure of the animations involved and present some assessments, perhapsanecdotal, of how effective the animations were in conveying the salient features of thephenomena. The time scale is about a decade, indicating the length of time of animationinvolvement by ASEE members. Typical

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Nathan Dunn, University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg; Sherry McKibben, IURDC, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

23.1307.3performance projects and must be taught to both professionals and students. Utilizingthis technology not only has the potential to improve the process of design, but it canalso improve the process of collaboration. Substantial integration of energy anddaylight modeling, early in the design process, has the potential to redefine thedisciplinary relationships for both academic and professional praxis. By usingperformance modeling as a vehicle, multi-disciplinary teams of university students canmore effectively learn the process of integrated design and project delivery 1.Incorporating performance modeling throughout the design process requiresinvolvement from multiple professions across a project‟s lifecycle. For example, asarchitects employ energy

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J White, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

thecommercialization of fuel cell applications”.1 The FCRC was established on a provisional basisin 2004, building on a foundation of fuel cell research going back to the mid-1990s. Formalresearch center status was obtained in 2007. In 2008, FCRC moved into Innovation Park, atechnology incubator shared by academic, industrial and government researchers. The FCRC isone of several fuel cell research centers in North America based in academic institutions.2 Othersinclude the National Fuel Cell Research Center at the University of California, Irvine, theColorado Fuel Cell Center at the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Delaware’s Centerfor Fuel Cell Research, and the National Institute of Fuel-Cell Technology at the University ofWest Virginia.Currently

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Ali Khasawneh P.E., Jordan University of Science and Technology; Mohammad Obadat P.E., The University of Tennessee at Martin

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering curriculumat Ohio Northern University. The course used to be offered only once a year during the WinterQuarter and now during the Spring Semester after the conversion to semesters. This course is Page 23.1309.3taught by the principal author of this study and is offered to the senior class. The course isdivided into three major components; namely: design inputs (50%), pavement analysis (25%)and pavement design (25%). Currently, this course has the following outcomes: 1. Determine Equivalent Single Axle Load repetitions for a given project. 2. Describe pavement distress and incorporate that into pavement management. 3. Characterize paving

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Doyle P.E., University of Nevada, Reno; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Heidi A Tremayne P.E., Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

anddesigning structures to withstand the forces imposed on them during an earthquake. The damagefrom recent earthquakes has demonstrated the need for improved earthquake engineering design,showing room for growth and the demand for the recruitment and retention of promising futureengineers. The problem solving skills required for this field provide interesting applications andcontext for students as they learn about natural and physical sciences associated with the NextGeneration Science Standards 1.To educate prospective students about earthquake engineering and the various methods tomitigate the effects of earthquakes, collaborators from the George E. Brown, Jr. Network forEarthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) have developed educational

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Use of the flashcards may help them improve these skills.This paper presents preliminary results of the research effort and illustrates the effects of theelectronic flashcards. Specifically, this paper evaluates (1) whether the flashcards help studentsto better prepare for medium and high stakes exams; and (2) whether the flashcards increase themean exam scores compared to previous semesters with no flashcards.IntroductionIntroductory courses within an academic field of study are often challenging for first-yearstudents. They are often required to acquire a new discipline-specific vocabulary – terminologythat will be used throughout their academic and professional career – and they are often notprepared for the amount of self-directed

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; William Todd French, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Mississippi State University.The results of this project are the development of nearly four dozen modules inchemical engineering, over two dozen modules in mechanical engineering, and over adozen modules in electrical engineering developed. The modules are available5:(http://www.che.msstate.edu/pdfs/h2ed/) with links to the separate curricula from thatpage. The chemical engineering modules are listed in Table 1 below.Table 1. Chemical Engineering Modules Arranged by CourseIntroductory Material:Overview of Hydrogen Energy and Fuel CellsFuel Cell Sizing Made Easy (Knovel Engineering Cases)The Short-Term Hydrogen Economy: Fueling Fuel Cells (Knovel Engineering Cases)Material and Energy Balances:Heat of Formation for Fuel Cell ApplicationsMaterial

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole D. Berge, University of South Carolina; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Students are evenmore engaged and connected to the subject when content is relevant and meaningful. TheDepartment of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina and alocal school, Beaufort Middle School, have forged an educational partnership aimed atdeveloping and implementing problem-based hands-on activities that can be incorporated withinmiddle school science classes to 1) enhance student learning, 2) increase critical thinking andproblem solving skills, and 3) raise student and teacher awareness of engineering issues andcareers. The goal of this paper is to discuss this partnership and the transfer of a pedagogicalapproach, called EFFECTs, from the collegiate engineering environment to middle schoolscience.What

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Melody Royster, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

, scalability of theproject, and a demonstration of the game will be presented. Instructions for accessing andadopting this game will also be included.BackgroundAt the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference the University ofFlorida science librarians introduced the GAP project.1 Details regarding the background andrationale related to this project were published in the associated paper. The goal of this grantfunded project was to “...create an online, self-directed, interactive game that will provide a role-adopting environment in which Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)graduate students will learn to recognize and avoid plagiarism.”1 This project, completed inAugust 2012, yields three mini-games with an

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

3.45 on a scale of 0-4 (“0” meaning “Strongly Disagree” and “4” meaning“Strongly Agree”). This suggests that combining interesting topics for students with far-reaching and often unusual concept combinations is a winning formula for promoting cross-disciplinary understanding and growth in students‟ critical thinking skills. Page 23.1317.2IntroductionHeavy metal (often simply referred to as “metal”) is a musical genre consisting of a wide varietyof instrumental styles, lyrical themes and cultural phenomena. Generally speaking, all of thesetopics revolve around the presentation of power and intensity.1-3 While a complete description ofthe genre

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin W. Kile, Quinnipiac University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

1 2 3 Notes Professionalism Detrimental to the Somewhat Mostly on topic Attentive and on Training Session distracting or off Topic topic Knowledge Shows little or no Limited knowledge Knowledgeable Shows complete knowledge of of topic knowledge topic Clarity Cannot be Discussion Few questions Easily understood understood required to required to

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University; Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Akmal S Daniyarov; Christopher Adam Kulish

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering, thefollowing five-step methodology was followed: 1. Complete a literature review on innovative topics in liquefaction and sustainability. 2. Develop modules focused on liquefaction and sustainability for secondary school students including hands on activities and real world problems. 3. Apply modules at the Bucknell Engineering Camp (Summer 2011 and 2012): a. Implement modules twice per topic per year. b. Evaluate the achievement of lesson goals and objectives through student evaluations (indirect assessment). 4. Determine lessons learned from module application and evaluation results. 5. Identify further research and opportunities for future application.The following paper describes this

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

at multiple universities to conductcyberinfrastructure (CI) research in the water resources area. The impetus was a NSF-fundedproject (EPS-1135482 and EPS-1135483) to provide and use CI tools, especially high-performance computing, to enhance the capacity for water resource planning and management inthe two-state region of Utah and Wyoming. The project has as a goal to link technical experts,modelers, analysts, high-performance computing experts, stakeholders, and the public through CIimplementation (Figure 1). Approximately 25% of the graduate students in the course also areworking on the research project as funded research assistants. However, the course is notexclusively designed to train graduate students working on the project. The more

Conference Session

Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Walz, University of Illinois; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; J. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judith A Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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International

international locations and across cultures, gaining first-hand experience during their education will be of significant value as they move forward. Page 23.1322.3Research done by our team and others in the field indicates a strong potential for internationalservice-learning based programs to meet the criteria outlined by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET)1. ABET and The American Society of Civil Engineering(ASCE) both acknowledge changing expectations for engineers entering the workforce, withstudents expected to have strong interpersonal skills such as leadership, teamwork,communication, and intercultural awareness2

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bayless, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

leaders, team building, and self-realization. It is astand-alone course, not part of a minor or longer development program. [1]Value of Learning to Ask QuestionsWhile there exists a plethora of literature on the value of teachers using effective questioning tohelp student learning, there is a dearth of similar literature on helping students develop effectivequestioning to enhance learning. Much of that literature is actually found in business journalsand in the executive coaching field. [2-4] Unfortunately, most of the evidence cited in literatureis anecdotal.Description of the Leadership Training ModelThe engineering principle-centered approach to leadership education in the Leadership Seminarwas used to focus on the leadership skills that are

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Arizona State University; James Nelson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

measuring successful innovation. Thiswork further explores the use of language using specialized linguistic analysis software as ameans of generating quantitative data to make qualitative characterizations. Procedures foranalyzing a written report were developed and tested using four sets of draft and final reportsfrom a graduate-level, project-based mechanical engineering core design and innovation course.The procedure reported involved capturing the frequency and distribution of terms and nounphrases containing keywords by comparison to 1) a reference corpus of generalized AmericanEnglish, 2) other established, standard technical reference corpus and 3) documentation fromother projects in the same set from the same mechanical engineering course

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

simplecalculation of intrinsic capacitances of the BJT hybrid-π model Cπ (base-emitter capacitance)and Cµ (base-collector capacitance), and FET small signal model Cgs (gate-source capacitance)and Cgd (gate-drain capacitance).II. Proposed Method and MeasurementsStandard small-signal high frequency models of BJTs and FETs are used. The models used areshown in Figure 1. C C gd µ + + + r g v b

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Anders Wahlquist, US Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood P.E., Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Kyle Fitle, U.S. Air Force Academy; David Carte, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

multiple realistic constraints.” [1] Three of the important outcomes ofthis capstone experience involve learning about professional ethics, teamwork skills, and designmethodologies. These courses also provide an invaluable opportunity for students to movebeyond passive absorption of the material and apply these skills to an open ended design project.This paper focuses on efforts to improve the understanding and application of designmethodologies. However, it should be noted that by better understanding and applying thisaspect of the capstone experience students frequently experience beneficial effects in other keyelements of the learning experience.Capstone engineering experiences across the country are typically either one or two semesters

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank V Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Tracy Q Gardner, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

National Research Council tackled the task of compiling what we know about howpeople learn, their report in 2000 distilled findings arising from the recent explosion of multi-disciplinary scientific studies of the mind, the brain, the process of thinking and learning, and theassociated neural processes.1 They concluded that key research findings from the emergingscience of learning point to four attributes that need to be cultivated when designingenvironments for optimal learning; one of these is frequent formative assessments (p.24). Over adecade has passed. Recently, another National Research Council committee of experts Page

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 23.1329.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Mobile Technology in a Construction Management “Hands-On” LaboratoryAbstractThis study discusses the introduction and use of the iPad mobile device in a freshman levelconstruction management “hands-on” materials and methods laboratory. The devices areincorporated into the course in four ways: (1) for plan reading; (2) for RFI documentation,including the

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

practical problem and it provides faculty a unique service opportunity.Keywords: Problem based learning, nonlinear optimization, honors program, non-linear integer programming Page 23.1331.2IntroductionWe describe a time-compressed, low credit hour special problem course (1-2 credit hours) thatcan be offered either to individual students or to a very small cohort of students who share acommon interest in a contemporary engineering/technological topic not typically covered in theirregular coursework. For example, in a traditional introduction to operations research courseengineering technology students are typically taught only linear

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas at El Paso; Sharie Kranz, Coronado HS-EPISD; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso; Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provides an overview of IM. In thethird section, we describe the professional development program and early results from teacherobservations. We conclude with a summary of planned extension activities.1. From Media Computation to iMPaCT-Math Page 23.1332.2iMPaCT-Math (IM) is an approximate acronym for Media-Propelled Computational Thinkingfor Mathematics Classrooms, which fairly reflects our ambition and our stance – engagementwith graphical programming challenges that focus student attention towards exploringmathematics principles will propel students towards exploration of science, computationalthinking and engineered design.IM consists of

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, co-authoring the textbook used in the course. As a National Director with the Mathematics Division of ASEE, he works tirelessly to grow and develop the STEM workforce in the Cen- tral Alabama area. Dr. Moore teaches (1) Engineering Mathematics and (2) Engineering Computation using MATLAB at UAB. Work Background / Experience: He interned at UNC/Chapel Hill, Argonne National Laboratory (Atomic Physics Division), and Entergy Corporation in Transmission and Distribution, and then Standards. He then began serving as a high school physics teacher for three (3) years where his students would inspire him to continue his education. Upon completing his doctoral studies, Dr

Conference Session

Starting Them Early

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L Dorie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Zdanna Tranby; Scott K Van Cleave, Science Museum of MN; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, Science Museum of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

pronouns such as she and he wereavoided.For this research project, an adrongynous orange hairy monster nicknamed “Mookie” waschosen (see Figure 1). The arms and legs are positionable in order to point to objectsduring the interview. Three other puppets were screened with general audience beforedeciding on the final puppet. Figure 1 . Mookie puppet and Mookie in action during an interview.Preparation for InterviewsIn preparation for the interview the researchers were trained on proper puppet techniqueswith a theater department. Several techniques were learned such as maintaining thepuppet’s spine when it moves to make it more realistic, and using the puppet consistently.It is also important to develop a character for the puppet, complete

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence L Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

dimensions and the actual dimensions areassociated” (Lindbeck6, 1994). For example, the scale 1 in : 3 ft means that 1 inch in the modelrepresents 3 feet of actual distance.Many professions routinely use scale models. Engineers and technologists use scale models totest the performance of designs early in the development stage without having to buildprototypes. Architects use scale models to evaluate the design and look of new buildings prior totheir construction. Sales people utilize scale models to represent large products to potentialcustomers. Television and movie producers use scale models in their shows in order to speed upproduction and cut costs. In addition, of course, there are many more applications as well.The use of scale models is

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

CNC machine to execute this program.Through this experience, they are able to get a sense of the benefits of automated machining overperforming manual operations which constitutes the bulk of their laboratory experience in thisclass. Figure 1. Use of CNC in the CAD/CAM CurriculumIntensive instruction for all MET and PET students in manual part programming and theoperation of CNC machines, takes place in ETEC 322. Students are also exposed to CAM usingthe Prismatic Machining workbench in CATIA® and Vericut® for NC verification. The Page 23.1336.5laboratory experience in this class involves setting up and running

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Ryan Davidson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

version involves five high schools, with separate male and female mentoring groups ateach school house.)EMERGE uses both structured and informal activities to motivate students who have an interestin STEM studies, but who need a cohesive learning environment to achieve the focus andresiliency necessary for academic success.Tele-mentoring – Models and PlatformsInternet-based tele-mentoring has been in use for over a decade now.1 Beginning with simpleemail capabilities and growing as the technology evolved, these online exchange programs haveproliferated and have reported significant successes. For example, mentoring programs tosustain the interest of African-American males in high school achievement are currentlyavailable in a wide variety of