Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Andrea Bill, University of Madison, Wisconsin; Michael Kyte, University of Idaho, Moscow; Kevin Heaslip, Utah State University; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

Board.David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University Dr. Hurwitz serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Ore- gon State University (OSU). He teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in traffic operations, highway design, traffic signal design, and transportation safety. His areas of research interest include traffic en- gineering, driver behavior, driving simulation, and human factors. Dr. Hurwitz founded a traffic data collection company in Massachusetts that successfully completed numerous projects with private compa- nies and public agencies during his 5 year tenure with the firm. He is an active member of TRB, ASCE, and ITE.Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University

Conference Session

ERM: Student Professional Development: Professional Skills and Moving Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin Wylie, University of Virginia; Natalie Evans, University of Virginia; Jamie Jirout, University of Virginia; Jessica Scoville, University of Virginia; Elizabeth Opila, University of Virginia

content they were learning. Ultimately, all students entered the lab with some degreeof curiosity and engaging in a research experience provided an opportunity to explore newquestions and deepen prior knowledge.Response to uncertainty Every student interviewed in the study reported that they sought the help of a graduatestudent when they encountered uncertainty, and most also mentioned the lab’s PI as a source ofhelp. In many cases, students worked directly with a graduate student in the lab and assistedthem with their projects, therefore, it is likely that grad students were often physically present inthe lab when uncertainty arose or were available to call or email. It is also possible thatundergraduate students felt more comfortable

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrystal A. S. Smith, University of South Florida; Hesborn Wao, University of South Florida; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; George T. MacDonald, University of South Florida; Reginald S Lee, University of South Florida; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of underrepresented students in engineering. Dr. Martin is a 2009 NSF CAREER awardee for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.” She held an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship in 2013-2014, with a placement at the National Science Foundation.Dr. George T. MacDonald, University of South Florida Dr. George MacDonald is the interim Director for the Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (CREAM) in the College of Education at the University of South Florida(USF). He is the Co-Principal

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Micaela Valentina Bara, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

thefollowing topics: estimation, expected value and expected error in decision making, sampledistributions and sizes (e.g., significance, hypothesis testing, non-normal distributions), andgoodness of fit, including correlation coefficient, standard errors, and R2 [12]. The purpose ofthis exam is to test engineers’ overall competency across core areas of an undergraduatedegree in a given engineering discipline. IDE students are required to take the FE exam priorto graduation, and they are encouraged to take the “Other Disciplines” version of the exam.The IDE Program recently discussed ideas for how we could further help our students preparefor the FE exam, and each instructor was asked to evaluate the overlap of their course contentwith the applicable

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland; Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

SelectionWhile 122 students filled out the pre-survey, and 107 students filled out the post-survey, only 99students completed both the pre- and post-survey with no missing data. The top three factorsimpacting major decisions at the beginning of the semester for all students were job opportunitiesafter graduation, personal interest, and salary levels (Table 2). All three of these factors had anaverage importance level greater than 4 on the provided scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5(extremely important). While the influential impacting factors found in the literature vary, jobprospects and personal interest are most identified as top factors by other studies [4], [8], whichagrees with our results. The salary level, however, has not been

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

decisions in the form of curriculumchoices9,10,11,12,13,14,15. Many of these middle school and high school students passively eliminatetechnical career options by not choosing courses that are not needed for these STEM fields9. Inmany cases, students who pursue STEM courses have made these career decisions before theyfinish high school so that STEM career exploration summer programs before their senior year, orbefore they start college may be too late. With this consideration, the SEI team is planning todevelop a curriculum that will be implemented in an engineering institute for middle schoolstudents.AcknowledgementsThis project was supported by a grant from the US Department of Education through theMinority Science and Engineering Improvement

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa Guerra, NASA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and selection techniques employed by engineers.  Verification – Engineers must verify that their selected concept satisfies the design constraints, requirements, and customer needs.  Communication – Students learn good communication skills and unique aspects of how engineers document and present design ideas and analytical results. Emphasis is placed on creating communication artifacts to ensure accurate interpretation by others (with an eye toward clarity, detail, precision of process, and completeness).  Collaboration – Students learn the importance of working on multidisciplinary teams and understand what type of team member they are. Emphasis is placed on engineering personality

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

for queer folks, women, and people of color, through empowerment, collaboration, and co-development for a more equitable world. Shannon is also a Senior Graduate Facilitator and Lab Manager with the Center for Socially Engaged Design.Dr. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan Erika Mosyjowski is the Research and Faculty Engagement Manager in the Center for Socially Engaged Design within University of Michigan College of Engineering. She earned a PhD and MA in Higher Education from Michigan and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Ryan Newman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Rachel Ibach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Taryn King, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

conceptualized from a longitudinal study of a scholar’s program atthree different universities in the state of Nebraska. A department faculty member was part of amulti-year institutional professional learning community (PLC) that explored the scale-up andscale-out of this model. Based on their experience from the PLC, this model was used in thedevelopment of the department’s overall student services ethos and in the specificimplementation of two initiatives: 1) hybrid advising/mentoring model, and 2) peer-mentoringprogram. This practice paper provides an overview of the ecological validation model andpresents our approach to implementing these initiatives. We also reflect on challenges and futureopportunities including long-term sustainability and

Conference Session

Empathy and Human-centered Design 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xi Wang P.E., University of Mount Union; Minhao Dai, Kennesaw State University; Gabriella Cataloni, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

peerinteractions as well as interactions with faculty members, and these interactions could encouragemore effective understanding of materials and exploration of topics. Second, liberal artseducation focuses on cultivating adaptive problem-solving skills based on critical thinking,collaboration, and effective communication. These skills make students valuable collaborators inengineering projects and afford them a smooth transition into professional life [3]. That means aliberal arts education can potentially lead to a successful engineering career.In the meantime, the integration of engineering education into liberal arts universities posesseveral challenges to the engineering faculty members. For instance, faculty members may lackthe knowledge needed to

Conference Session

Flight and Control Simulators for Virtual Learning

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Meron Lindenfeld, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York; Louis A. Scala, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Aerospace

and provided topicsuggestions in alignment with what the faculty previously considered.The faculty also utilized the advisory board’s expertise to review the proposed content of a newcourse that would integrate the use of simulation with traditional lecture to provide students withan enhanced technical understanding of how the NAS and ATC works. The intention was thesame as the pilot foundation course, which is to help students make informed decisions in theirfuture jobs. The faculty also proposed to the board the idea of requiring flight students to takethis course. The majority of flight students graduating from the program would be dealing withATC their entire professional flying career. The justification of this requirement was that

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Torralba, University of Miami; Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

little training, students are allowed to use tools andmaterials to create objects and complete projects, both personal and for class. Theinformal learning space is the perfect place for students to explore, push themselves anddevelop their ability to struggle through ambiguity, persevere in the face of challenges,and drive towards an end result. Through active participation in the space, studentsbecome part of the SIL community and culture, allowing them to learn fromexperienced members of the space and share their work with others, as they engage in avariety of making projects.The Mobile Makerspace Redesign ChallengeThe IDC on which this study focused was to redesign and improve the university’s newlyacquired mobile makerspace, to better meet

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karla Korpela, Michigan Technological University; Shalini Suryanarayana, Michigan Technological University; Christine Anderson, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 13.1318.12 • provide advice concerning resources (people, potential partnerships, and funds) for Educational Opportunity programs • provide direction in the development and improvement of the Department’s precollege career explorations • recommend improvements in advertising and marketing strategies for Department programs • provide advice for fine tuning Educational Opportunity business processes The greatest impact the Board has had is in its very presence on campus. It aggressivelyquestions staff, faculty, students and the upper administration about our commitment to diversity.The Board is an advocate that consistently reminds our fairly isolated campus that we must be adiverse university and that we

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division 1 - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Donohue, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #39784Motivations and Barriers to Participation in Community Outreach andEngagement among Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Stu-dentsSydney Donohue, University of New Mexico Sydney Donohue is a graduate student in the Water Resources Program at the University of New Mexico. She works as the Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Water and the Environment and the Intermoun- tain West Transformation Network. She holds a B.A. in Ecology from the University of Georgia.Dr. Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico Dr. Anjali Mulchandani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Program Development & Desired Outcomes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

-curricularor both.  Entrepreneurial Site and Data Collection Data was collected from an entrepreneurship program anchored in a large, Midwest,public research university college of engineering center for entrepreneurship (CFE). The CFEwas developed in response to student, alumni, faculty and administrative demands to address theneeds of educating engineering students for the changing economy. Both curricular and co-curricular experiences were supported by the CFE (Table 2) at different levels (i.e., staff,training, funding, mentorship, etc.). Curricular experiences included individual entrepreneurshipclasses and a formal 9-credit certificate program, designated the Program in Entrepreneurship.The formal Program in Entrepreneurship required

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant A. Fore, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Mary F. Price, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Martin A. Coleman, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Thomas William Hahn, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Julie Adele Hatcher

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Engineering Ethics

role of corporate responsibility in employee recruitment and retention. Before coming to IUPUI, Brandon ran the day-to-day operations of the Indiana STEM Resource Network where he co-founded the Indiana Science Initiative which provides research based science materials and professional development to approximately 2200 teachers impacting over 50,000 students each year. .Dr. Mary F. Price, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis ASEE Presentation Mary F. Price (price6@iupui.edu ) is an anthropologist and Director of Faculty Devel- opment at the IUPUI Center for Service and Learning. Mary works with scholar-practitioners, students and community members to strengthen practice, deepen learning and facilitate

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Craig, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University; Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer; George Rouskas, North Carolina State University; Larry Silverberg, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

disciplines to participate in the community during the second year of the project.Participants will commit to attending two 2-hour sessions per month and to integrate computinginto one of their courses by developing an assignment, lecture, in-class exercise, or etc. Anindustry panel, comprised of a new set of 4-6 representatives, will be formed each semester andwill be asked to attend at least one session per month. The graduate student assistant trainedduring the planning phase will be available to provide personal attention to faculty participants toaid in executing the ideas generated and for assistance in developing relevant assessmentmeasures. The semester will culminate with a poster session and/or some form of disseminationof information to

Conference Session

Design for Manufacture and Industry

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Semke, University of North Dakota; Richard Schultz, University of North Dakota; James Albrecht, Imation Corp.; Jason Moses, Imation Corp.; Peter Ridl, Imation Corp.

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Design in Engineering Education

-of-the-art technologies in theirrespective research areas. This includes appropriate literature reviews, advanced analysistechniques, numerical simulations, and experimental investigations, where appropriate.Ideally, the graduate students working on Imation-supported projects will also conductresearch and development at the Imation facility for a minimum of three months per calendaryear. This is an excellent workforce development model to produce the next generation ofhighly-qualified scientists and engineers, in which graduate education and the ability to workboth independently and as a member of multidisciplinary teams are required. Ultimately, oneof the long-term goals of this partnership is to further promote graduate-level education

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Curricular Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna Blaser, University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Sheryl Elaine Burgstahler, University of Washigton

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

project designed toincrease the participation of people with disabilities in education and careers in engineering andimprove engineering fields with their perspectives and expertise. We are working withengineering faculty nationwide to (1) better serve a diverse student body that includes studentswith disabilities in engineering courses and programs, and (2) integrate relevant disability-relatedand universal design content into engineering courses.Starting in 2015, we will host a workshop each year with engineering faculty from across thecountry to discuss their approaches to achieving these goals. We will be drafting resources basedon these conversations and disseminating them widely through our networks of engineeringfaculty members, the

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #41767Preparing Students for Successful Industrial Collaborations in Engineering(Work in progress)Mr. Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong Mr. Ryan Chun Kit Chan is a Senior Technical Assistant in the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong after graduation. Before graduation, Ryan served as an undergraduate research assistant in Innovation Wing and has involved in the design and implementation of a world-record-holding robotic fish. Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. Ryan’s research focuses on robotic

Conference Session

Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Bracey, Temple University College of Engineering; Gregory D Jones Jr, Temple University; Nadif Bracey, Morgan State University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

President of the Student Government Association, and a member of the MSU chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. Active in community outreach, he is also President of SMOOTH, an innovative student organization fostering Black male achievement and collaboration across disciplines, backgrounds and cultures.Dr. Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University Keya Sadeghipour is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering and serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering since 2003. He is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Technology, UK which is now the University of Manchester. He has been involved in receiving over $7 M funding from various

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Naomi Chesler; Mark Chesler

mentoring relationships are effective inpromoting protégé advancement and compensation. 3,4Mentoring is traditionally a developmental relationship in which an experienced person providessupport to a less experienced person. In return, the mentor gains personal satisfaction, respectfrom colleagues for successfully developing the younger talent, and in the best case growsintellectually as well. Mentoring has multiple aspects and functions, and has variously beendescribed as fulfilling either or both the technical and psychosocial needs of the less experiencedperson. Examples of the technical knowledge-based or career development issues include how tosolve a particular technical problem, continue intellectual growth, approach a new internship, jobor

Conference Session

Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Xinrui (rose) Xu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Douglas B. Samuel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

higher rates of mental health conditions in engineeringand understand factors that influence students’ decisions to seek help. Wider scale studies andcross-institutional engineering-specific studies can provide additional evidence for understandingthe mental health issues faced by our students and how engineering education plays a role inthem and their ability to address such issues timely. Aligned with that objective, this studypresents an initial exploration of the relationship between the stigma typically associated withmental health conditions and help-seeking behavior of students. It is a first step toward a morethorough examination of the engineering culture and its effect on students’ mental health.Engineering culture and mental

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Student Growth

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University

Success Programs which include an array of services geared towardhelping students achieve academic success. These include general advising, career advancement,education abroad, disability resources, first-year programs, testing, tutoring and military services. Figure 1. Advising structure at this universityThe College of Engineering supports a dual advising system comprised of professional advisingand faculty mentoring. It has the office of the Assistant Director of Academics which serves asthe professional advising arm. It is aided by the undergraduate coordinator which is usually anindividual engineering faculty member. Both combined, advise the first-year and second yearstudents with their transitional needs

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany-SUNY; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Robert Nickel; Stu Thompson, Bucknell University

, particularly in the design thread of the ECE curriculum. Initial results are positive, andthe project is currently experimenting with different e-portfolio formats that can elicit howstudents are developing both functionings and capabilities. One major issue that is still beingworked out is how to have a single portfolio that covers all four years of the program. The initialexperiments are thus focused on having students address different prompts each year. In the firstyear students explore various functionings in the major and identify personally relevantfunctionings. In the second year the focus is on potential careers, extending the functioningsview beyond the undergraduate program. In the third year students focus on processes ofpersonal

Conference Session

Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

degrees and suggests strategies to encourage and attract morewomen to study and work in the industry. The results of the study highlight that personal interestin construction and career opportunities are the most significant factors influencing femalestudents' decisions to major in CEM. Furthermore, the majority of students reported positivelearning experiences during their studies. The findings inform recommendations for CEMprogram recruitment efforts. The recommendations include collaborating with a ProfessionalWomen in Construction chapter to provide prospective students with increased opportunities forengagement within the construction industry. Additionally, enhancing advertising efforts throughsocial media platforms and the internet

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 8: Skill Building

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Huizar, Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE); Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

the introductory engineering course, which had a total of 23 students enrolled duringthe first implementation, was provided by a faculty member from the UTEP Engineering Leadership andEducation Department. Students were allowed to complete the financial literacy learning modulesprogressively at their own time throughout the spring 2022 semester. A pre-semester survey was sent tothe students to have a baseline of students’ knowledge of personal and college related financial management.The students’ participation in the learning modules and final project was analyzed to determine thepreliminary impact of the first implementation of the financial literacy course. From this study, studentsshowed interest in learning more about personal finance

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Bracey, Temple University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University; Carnell Baugh, Independent; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

1st year students cognitive and non-cognitive profiles,testing an applied engineering math course, and incrementally shifting faculty andadministrative culture from transactional relationships to higher quality studentengagement for 1st year students. Between Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 qualitative data wascollected measuring new students’ initial “grit”, motivations and career expectations.The total sample (N=509) consisted of 84% freshmen, 16% transfers, 21% women and14% minority students. Quantitative data included an analysis of the high school SATsand initial university math placement scores for Fall 2014-Fall 2015, a comparativeanalysis of the same data for the Fall 2011-Fall 2013 cohorts, and an analysis of studentoutcomes from an adapted

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kellie Schneider; Heath A. Schluterman; C. Richard Cassady

, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering);  providing FEP students with academic, career, and personal advising in a proactive manner;  fostering a sense of community among FEP students, other CoE students, the CoE faculty, and the balance of the UofA community.The FEP is executed via two sub-programs – the Freshman Engineering Academic Program(FEAP) and the Freshman Engineering Student Services Program (FESSP). These sub-programsare executed by a faculty Director, two full-time professional staff members, two instructors, andfive graduate teaching assistants.The Freshman Engineering Academic ProgramThe FEAP is a two-semester, thirty-credit-hour program designed on the basis of the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Jeffrey Shafer, University of the Pacific; Navdeep Singh, University of the Pacific

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

retention and engagement in the university community?This 1-unit introductory course has been developed around three themes: • Entering the Engineering/Computer Science Profession • Engaging in the University Community • Building Skills for SuccessTo develop students’ professional skills and knowledge of career paths available, the first-yearstudents in this course meet with student leaders, engage in breakout group discussions with theChairperson or a faculty member from their intended major, watch and reflect on brief videosabout each of the majors offered in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, andparticipate in classroom activities focused on professional communication and ethics.Active engagement in the university community is