Conference Session

A Focus on Non-Traditional Students and Non-Traditional Course Delivery Methods

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armineh Noravian, San Francisco State University; Patricia Irvine, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Strategies for facilitating self-directed learning: A process for enhancing human resource development. Human Resource Development Quarterly 2, 3–12 (1991).19. Dannels, D. P. Learning to be professional technical classroom discourse, practice, and professional identity construction. Journal of Business and Technical Communication 14, 5–37 (2000).20. Umphress, D. A., Hendrix, T. D. & Cross, J. H. Software process in the classroom: the Capstone project experience. IEEE Software 19, 78–81 (2002).21. Dunlap, J. C. Problem-based learning and self-efficacy: How a capstone course prepares students for a profession. ETR&D 53, 65–83 (2005).22. Gupta, J. N. D. & Wachter, R. M. A capstone course in the information

Conference Session

Problem- Project- and Case-Based Learning in Environmental Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryShannon Williams, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sara Elizabeth Ringbauer, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Environmental Engineering

in which a PBLenvironment was implemented into a PBL lab unit in a traditional environmental engineeringlecture with lab course. 10 participants (7 students, 1 course instructor, and 2 graduate teachingassistants) were interviewed during the process. Using grounded theory, three themes emerged:student implications, instructor implications, PBL considerations. The data collected and thecorresponding emergent themes provide rich advice for educators considering PBLimplementation in future courses.Bibliography1. Direito, I., Pereira, A. & Duarte, A. M. d. O. (2012). Engineering undergraduates’ perceptions of soft skills: Relations with self-efficacy and learning styles. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 55(0), 843-851.2

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hirshfield, Oregon State University; Jaynie L. Whinnery, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

with aninstructor that is acting as an industry supervisor and project coach to discuss their progress.Students must work together to define an optimal set of process parameters (e.g., temperatures,flow rates, and times) while managing a set of applicable measurement tools and a self-generated, coach-approved budget. In order to complete the process optimization process, thestudents must develop their own strategy for all aspects of the project and produce fivedeliverables. The major components of the Virtual Laboratory project and details aboutopportunities for feedback are summarized in Table 1.Table 1. Overview of the Virtual Laboratory project structure with feedback opportunities Timeline Key Project Milestones Student

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Beth A. Powell, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, Z. Dangerous Curves. 2013 February 12, 2013 [cited 2014 22 March]; Available from: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/12/students-boycott-final-challenge-professors-grading- policy-and-get.14. Eliot, A.J. and M.A. Church, A hierarchical model of approach and avoidance achievement motivation. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1997. 72(1): p. 218-232.15. Hutchison, M.A., et al., Factors Influencing the Self‐Efficacy Beliefs of First‐Year Engineering Students. Journal of Engineering Education, 2006. 95(1): p. 39-47.16. Patrick, H., A. Ryan, and P. Pintrich, The differential impact of extrinsic and mastery goal orientations on males' and females' self-regulated learning. Learning and Individual

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Jennifer Louise Mines, The Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

assessments that measure students’ thought processesand level comprehension of class material1, 9-10.Questions J through N: Instructor Approachability, Passion, and FairnessA large-scale study by Austin (1993) discovered that the interaction between faculty and studentswas one of the most predictive factors of beneficial change in students’ academic advancement,personal growth, and satisfaction14,16. Another study by Atman et. al, “Enabling engineeringstudent successes,” found that senior students’ behavioral motivation, psychological motivation,motivation from a mentor, and motivation to do social good were related to how often studentsinteracted with instructors and how satisfied students were with instructors14. Clearly, studentand instructor

Conference Session

Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Creativity

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kacey Beddoes, Oregon State University; Corey M. Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

novel ways.85 In other words the theories’tenets are left unexamined (hence prepackaged), and theoretical development does not occur. Page 24.934.8Some examples of theories popular in EER that have been employed this way include self-efficacy, social capital, and some identity theories. However, as Anyon and others have argued,to deeply understand the complexities of a given phenomenon, the evidence collected should alsobe contrasted with the theory (or theories) the researcher employs.86-87 Concept matching as thedominant use of theory in engineering education is not unique: it reflects the dominant use oftheory in education research more

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher E. Larsen, University of Missouri; Rose M. Marra Ph.D, University of Missouri, Columbia; Nai-En Tang; David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert Andrew Winholtz

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

case study, the term learning is a student activity that may includeexplorative strategies, scheduling, or reflection. In contrast, the term instruction is a purposefulfunction of the educator to communicate with learners that often includes scaffolds such asprompting, modeling and phasing task assignments.Literature Review Page 24.1220.2 There is enduring, convincing evidence of knowledge transformation throughcollaboration. When compared to individual learning, collaborative learning has been shown tobeneficially impact learner achievement, self-efficacy, and relationships among learners4. In areview of 168 studies contrasting

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University

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Systems Engineering

questionnaire concerning amount of homework assigned by teachers, portion ofassignments completed by students, and attitudes about homework. Upon collection of studentachievement measures, the authors found weak relations between the amount of homeworkassigned and student achievement, and positive relations between the amount of homeworkstudents completed and achievement, especially at upper grades (6-12). Bempechat3 obtainedresearch on parental involvement in student homework, and found that parents involvethemselves in student homework because they believe that they should be involved, believe thattheir involvement will make a positive difference, and perceive that their children or children'steachers want their involvement. Unfortunately, the first

Conference Session

California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick P Rentsch, Cañada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

design improvements to the apparatus, manufactured a set ofthe devices to outfit a laboratory classroom at the university, and helped define instructionalmethods and learning outcomes for a mechatronics laboratory curriculum. In addition todeveloping research skills among participants, three years of implementation of the program havealso been successful in strengthening students' identity as engineers, in increasing student interestto further engage in research activities, and in enhancing student self-efficacy for successfullytransferring to a four-year university, completing a baccalaureate degree in engineering, andpursuing a graduate degree.1. IntroductionEfforts to remain competitive internationally in engineering and technology require a

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacie LeSure, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

showed that service participation yieldedsignificant positive results in the following eleven areas: (1) GPA, (2) writing skills, (3) criticalthinking skills, (4) commitment to activism, (5) commitment to promoting racial understanding,(6) self-efficacy (7) leadership activities (8) self-rated leadership ability, (9) interpersonal skills,(10) choice of a service career, and (11) plans to participate in service after college.A joint investigation at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology disclosed that students who participated in service-learning had a betterunderstanding of the connection between engineering and community needs 36. According toTsang et al., “Service learning is an effective strategy

Conference Session

WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University; Emily Olina Wisniewski; Rachel Lauren Shapiro, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Melinda Covert, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

the differences between attendees and non-attendees. For example, although some studiesfound “no inherent preexisting differences” between the groups, other studies found “inherentlyless able” students and those with “low self-efficacy” were more likely to attend supplementalinstruction.2,4 It has been shown that students who are not confident in their ability to performwell in a course are more likely to seek help than their more confident peers.5 Self-confidence isa factor in seeking out extra help, as often the act of seeking out extra help can be demoralizingas students realize that they cannot master the material on their own.6Our study also examines what current factors deter students from utilizing supplementalinstruction resources. A

Conference Session

Understanding our Students & Ethical Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington-Seattle; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Elizabeth Burpee

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

with the University of Kentucky, Lexington, in a similar position from 1996 to 1999. Her research interests in engineering education focus on the role of belonging, self-efficacy, and other non-cognitive factors on success and persistence. She is also managing director of Coming Alongside, a non-profit environmental health services organization.Ms. Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington-Seattle Mee Joo Kim is a doctoral student at University of Washington-Seattle. Her research interests focus on global citizenship development of undergraduate STEM student populations.Prof. Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato Rebecca A. Bates received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Terry L. Alford, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny PhD, Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Brady J. Gibbons, Oregon State University; Sean Maass; Candace K. Chan, Arizona State University

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Materials

. Page 24.273.15Some highlights of the teaching strategies section of survey results include the following.Students have a very positive attitude about engagement pedagogy as seen by an 89% average ofthe first three items of team based and hands on active learning. A second highlight is theimportance of Muddiest Points in the teaching strategies is highlighted by the fact that 83% ofstudents supported or strongly supported Muddiest Point discussions as well as Muddiest PointYouTube videos. Motivation and self efficacy are promoted

Conference Session

FPD 6: Course Content and Educational Strategies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, School of Engineering; Eugenia Etkina, Rutgers University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

development of engineering community relate to the educational process.21 Others,such as race, gender, and interest in other fields depend on a particular student.22,23,24Engineering identity and self-efficacy are the factors that are influenced both by an individualstudent and the educational process.24,13 The first year curriculum is where many universitiesstart tackling all of these retention-related factors.4,25,26,27 Developing experiences in the first yearthat actively engage the student in learning, such as an integrated curriculum, updated teachingmethods, or a cornerstone course, can be used to counteract attrition by improving theeducational process and addressing issues related to student specific variables.28,29,30,31,32Educational

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Angela Marie Jones, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

?” (Emphasis in the original.) Re-sponses were measured with a 4-point Likert scale:Very Unconfident Unconfident Confident Very ConfidentThe expected grades for both groups of students are shown in Figure 1, and the responses to thefollow-up question are shown in Figure 2. Expected Grade 60% Percentage of Students Responding 50% CEE 3110 (n=62) 40% CEE 3150 (Comparison Group) (n=35) 30

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

will benefit consumers and thesociety. Research results enhance undergraduate students' learning in such courses as Independent Studyand Senior Capstone Design. Training undergraduate students through the cooperative learning canincrease their chances to secure jobs in the field of advanced manufacturing.Materials and MethodsAll the materials used in this work were purchased from Alfa Aesar. Fig. 1(a) shows the schematic of theelectric force assisted nanocasting experimental set-up. A precision auto lapping/polishing machine wasused as the main part. This machine contains a rotating platform whose speed can be well controlled. AShimpo tachometer was used to measure its rotating speed. The TiO2 nanotube specimen was put at thetwo ends of a