Conference Session

Teaching Communication I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #10703Match or Mismatch: Engineering Faculty Beliefs about Communication andTeamwork versus Published CriteriaDr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous

Conference Session

Advances in CAD with Emphasis on Dimensioning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

two components of the spring scale.In order to assess if the change in the project did improve students’ dimensioning skills, studentswere asked to complete a survey regarding the project. Responses to the survey and examquestions on dimensioning were compared. This paper will discuss the findings from theseanalyses.BackgroundMost engineers will create a drawing at some point in their career. For the object to be created,the material, structure and size need to be documented. Traditionally, students have learned howto do this in a “drawing” course. In these courses, students learn how to construct a multi-viewdrawing, a schematic or a diagram to illustrate the components of their design. Additionally, theyadd notes and dimensions to describe

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew C. Hurt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert C. Deadman, Ivy Tech Community College; Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel O. Lybrook, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

also be focused upon reaching veterans. Approximately 3.4percent of Indiana community college students are identified as military or veteran students withapproximately 2.3 percent of the total student population benefiting from VA educationalbenefits. The project team will distribute materials to the Indiana Department of VeteransAffairs, which includes logistics careers as part of the new Veterans Retraining AssistancePrograms (VRAP), approved in 2012.22 The VRAP program focuses on training veterans througheducational benefits for programs in high demand careers. In collaboration with the VRAPveterans will be able to take a pathway from military skills to the Certificate through AS / AASdegrees to BS degrees at the university

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Engineering Economy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

Paper ID #8513Relationship of Final Grade and Use of On Line Course Materials for an En-gineering Economics CourseDr. Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is a professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industrial career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Dr. Joseph Wilck IV, East

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bowa George Tucker, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David O. Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Greg Rulifson P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Community Engagement Division

modeling, and controls. He is an inventor with over twenty patents and the author of more than two hundred publications including two books. A Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Plastics Engineers, he is the recipient of over twenty different recognition awards including the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, and the ASME Ishii-Toshiba Award for sustained and meritorious contribution to Design for Manufacturing and Life Cycle.Dr. Chris Swan, Tufts University Chris Swan is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Curriculum Development in the School of Engineer- ing and an associate professor in the Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Classroom Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew E. Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion H. Jackson, Grand Canyon Univeristy

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #9847Subscribing to WII-FM: When will we Begin to Function as a Team?Dr. Andrew E. Jackson, East Carolina University Dr. Jackson serves as a Tenured, Full Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at ECU. He is a senior faculty member in the Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) program where he teaches a variety of IET courses, including: Production Systems Engineering and Production Planning, Engineering Economics, Human Factors Engineering, and Risk Assessment. His career spans 40 years in the fields of aviation, aerospace, defense contract engineering support, systems acquisition, academics, and

Conference Session

Student-Centered Information Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

& Trademark Resource Center Association. She holds a MLIS from the University of South Carolina, a MA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Calvin College.Dr. Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia UniversityMs. Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University Mary is the director and senior engineering librarian of the Evansdale Library at West Virginia Univer- sity, a position she has held since 2002. She has been at WVU since 1995, arriving as Coordinator of Physical Sciences and Math Libraries. Over her 31 year career, she has worked at Cornell and Syracuse Universities, the University of Rochester and SUNY Institute of Technology Utica/Rome

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean A. Wirth; Abbie B. Liel , University of Colorado Boulder ; John S. McCartney, University of Colorado Boulder

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Civil Engineering

received BSCE and MSCE degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder and a PhD degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. McCartney’s research interests include unsaturated soil mechanics, geosynthetics, and thermally active geotechnical systems. He has received several research awards, including the NSF Faculty Early Development (CAREER) Award in 2011, the Croes medal from ASCE in 2012, the DFI Young Professor Award in 2012, and the Young IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society in 2008. His teaching efforts were recognized by the 2012 Shamsher Prakash Prize for Excellence in Teaching of Geotechnical Engineering. For his service on ASTM committee D18 on Soil and Rock, he has

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Wollowski, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

-developed and co- teaches the biomedical engineering capstone design sequence at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Glen’s educational research interests include student learning styles, the statistical evaluation of assess- ment instruments, and increasing student engagement with hands-on activities. He has received an NSF CAREER award and served as a Fellow at the National Effective Teaching Institute.Dr. Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jameel Ahmed is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biology and Biomedical Engineer- ing at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He has been teaching at Rose-Hulman since 1999, and his technical interests lie in the areas of quantitative physiology and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division New Ideas Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renee D. Rogge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Thomas W. Mason, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Wollowski, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Technology Tom Mason is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Engineering Management. After retiring from his 38 year career at Rose-Hulman in 2010, he continues part-time teaching of entrepreneurship, exploring innovation in engineering education and advising technology based start ups.Dr. Michael Wollowski, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Michael Wollowski obtained his undergraduate degree in Informatics from the University of Hamburg, Germany. He obtained M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Indiana University in Bloom- ington, IN, USA. He studied under Jon Barwise and as part of his dissertation developed a diagrammatic proof system for planning in the blocks world of Artificial Intelligence. Michael is

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Meghan McGlinn Manfra, North Carolina State University ; Tom Snyder, North Carolina State University; Chunlei Wang, Florida International University; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

experience with Entrepreneurship and Systems Thinking which pointstowards the conclusion that the activities were useful even for those students who already hadsome prior skills.In terms of their attitudes toward learning the skills, an overwhelming majority of respondentsagreed that Systems Thinking (89%) and Innovation and Entrepreneurship (95%) were importantin their research or career, and that employers value these skills. In terms of the activitiesthemselves, over 80% of respondents in both surveys agreed that the activities were well Page 24.1281.11organized, had clear objectives, and met their needs. Over 94% of respondents said they

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Erick Hollenbaugh; M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

undergraduateengineering programs. They are largely the result of engineering programs seeking to bettermeet the needs of industry and have become so important that ABET requires universities toinclude them [1]. Nevertheless, capstone programs vary widely from school to school and asingle definition that applies to all programs does not exist. According to Fairchild and Taylor[2] , capstone projects are “culminating experiences in which students synthesize the skills theyhave acquired, integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge, and connect theory and application in Page 24.1344.2preparation for entry into a career.” Durel [3] offers another perspective stating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

fundamental engineering principles, theywill be equally valuable to students who pursue careers in other engineering areas. Once developed, ourmodules could be adopted by classic engineering programs such as Chemical, Electrical and MechanicalEngineering, as well as specialized Biomedical Engineering programs, and could be implemented by fac- Page 23.950.2ulty who do not have specialized biomedical expertise. This paper focuses on the description of thecourse modules, which has been the primary activity during this first year of the project.GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goals and objectives of this project are outlined below. o To

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia L. Frye, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

has six years of experience designing water and wastewater treatment facilities in central California. He was the recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2011. Dr. Brown’s research interests are in conceptual change, epistemology, and social or situated cognition. Specifically, his research focuses on theoretical approaches to understanding why some engineering concepts are harder to learn than others, including the role of language and context in the learning process. Page 23.963.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Personal Epistemology and Sophomore Civil

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., The University of Texas at El Paso; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Joseph A Ramos, The University of Texas at El Paso

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Systems Engineering

Page 23.982.6proceed through any of the five IBM career paths.”BSLE graduates who elect a concentration in a technical specialization will become T-shapedengineers and will be better prepared for employment in the public or private sector because theywill have additional disciplinary knowledge in a specialized field of engineering.The Need for Engineering EducatorsThe field of education also needs engineers, especially at the 8-12 grade levels. Many of thepreviously cited reports suggest the need for optimal mathematics, science, and engineeringeducation at the 8-12 grade levels to draw more talented students into the field and to ensure theyare adequately prepared for higher education. Historically, 8-12 grade education has beenundergoing

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Economy

that will calculate some particular “right” value, but to develop a model that is useful forboth understanding how the market views a company and to perform what-if analysis todetermine the effect of company strategies or economic news on the stock price. For instance themodel we built in the late 1980’s allowed us to calculate the effect that a “poison pill” take-overdefense (Cody, 2011) would have on Unocal’s stock price. This same model was used todetermine the change in the stock price with various methods of refinancing the large debtincurred after the defense. For the students developing the model it can give them insight into thecompany. These insights can be useful as students make career decisions.Advanced engineering economy

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

models as in [1] and [5] or how to apply formulas or followdesign guidelines provided by corporations such Intel, TI, et al [6-9]. Clayton Paul proposed toinclude transmission lines as a required subject in an EE or CPE curriculum and proposedremedies to enhance student’s knowledge on the required mathematical skills [4].3.2 A survey from a group of EMC and SI engineers and managersMost computer engineering curricula in the USA do not have required classes onelectromagnetic fields and wave beyond physics. Computer engineering curricula are often toocrowded to add a required electromagnetic class for one semester or two quarters. Students oftenfeel electromagnetic classes are irrelevant to their career as they don’t see how the classes relateto

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie C. Lundy-Wagner, New York University; Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

the challenges that result from attending high povertyschools (e.g., lower likelihood of college prep math/science curriculum and exposure toengineering as a career option), but less frequently examines these students’ experiences inundergraduate engineering programs. Further confirming the importance of SES in engineeringeducation are findings that indicated that SES reduces the effect of ethnicity/race in predictingengineering access, persistence, and completion8,34. Page 23.1031.3Qualitative research can shed more light onto the mechanisms that promote/prevent successfulnavigation of college using social class theory, but this type of

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bosco Mansel Oliver, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Elham B. Makram, Clemson University; Rajendra DUPE Singh, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

technology. Student andindustry assessments show that the certificate program successfully follows a pragmaticapproach that integrates theory with real world applications to prepare students for a career inthe diverse green energy industry.1. IntroductionThe world faces concurrent energy and pollution crises. Rapid population growth and an increasein the living standard in many emerging countries have led to a greater demand for fossil fuels.Over the next 25 years, the societal requirement for energy is forecasted to increase by 36% withthe bulk attributed to developing countries1. The demand for energy will eventually outpace theability to supply energy from traditional resources. Most industry experts believe that an energycrisis is likely for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Manoochehr Zoghi P.E., California State University, Fresno; Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama; Tara L. Cavalline, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

degrees in Civil Engineering from University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He is an ABET program evaluator (PEV) and is a Coleman Fellow for Entrepreneurship. Page 23.1044.1Dr. Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama During his career Dr. Johnson has done research and published on: high-speed centrifuges, advanced materials, turbo machinery, heat transfer, cuttings transport in drilling, using air as a drilling fluid, coal c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and mechatronics (mechanical engineering).Thus, a broad technical education is needed. In effect, robotics engineers must use systemsthinking, even early in their careers. Given the above motivations for a robotics degree, a groupof WPI faculty members from the departments of Computer Science, Electrical & ComputerEngineering, Humanities & Arts, and Mechanical Engineering began meeting in spring 2006,with the support of the university administration, to design the degree program. A top-down Page 23.1049.4approach was taken using vision and goal statements to drive objectives, outcomes, andcurriculum in turn. Following a number of

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Community Engagement Division

and Trumbull studied the effects of an outreach program for science graduate studentsaiming to “increase scientific literacy in the community, increase voter comfort andunderstanding of scientific issues, to encourage people who have not traditionally consideredcareers in science to consider them, and to build positive university and communityrelationships.”8 Though the students interviewed found they gained a deeper understanding oftheir own research areas by teaching them in a way that younger students could understand,again the perceptions about the rigor and career-advancement elements of the project were abarrier to participation: “graduate students who were involved in outreach were perceived to beless serious about their research and

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

, to division management.Mr. Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG) Thomas R. Ball joined Southern Polytechnic State University’s Industrial Engineering Technology De- partment in 2004 and currently serves as the Department Chair. Before joining SPSU, Professor Ball held senior-level management positions throughout much of his 30-year career in manufacturing, operations and distribution. He has served as chair of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association’s Apparel Research Committee, and is a member of the Southern Chapter of the International Association of Cloth- ing Designers and Executives. Professor Ball also holds the position of W. Clair Harris Endowed Chair. His academic

Conference Session

For Students to Know and Grow

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather R. Beem, Ashesi University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

ability to produceindependent and productive workers. Rote memorization dominates pedagogical practice acrossmost of the nation.The results of the pervasiveness of rote pedagogies are far-reaching. Directly, studentsdisengage, learn less effectively, and lose interest in STEM careers. Engaging Ghanaian studentsin hands-on activities can, however, significantly counter these negative effects [2,3]. Byextension, rote memorization results in minimal technological innovation that Ghanaians canpoint to with pride as a local output. This falsely perpetuates the negative global narrative aroundwhat capabilities young Africans possess. The concept of stereotype threat has been used tounderstand how students who are viewed poorly because of their identity

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

-State Salina Campus undergraduate experience theme underscored the ability to "provide undergraduate degree programs that are relevant, effective (high impact learning), accessible, and valuable."Approach to New Curriculum DevelopmentThe basic approach to development of the new RAET curriculum was along the following lines: 1. Build on a strong core of existing engineering technology instruction and experiences included in the mechanical, electronic, and computer system curriculums. 2. Develop and refine student learning outcomes appropriate to career and industry expectations. 3. Match existing and additional courses to student learning outcomes. 4. Refine the course list to the exact 120 credit hours

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Currey, Rowan University; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

have been integrated intofirst-year engineering lab courses to improve curriculum accessibility. This paper evaluates thevalidity of an instrument designed to assess the project's impact on students’ college experiencesand persistence. It builds on prior exploratory factor analysis (EFA) research by presentingconfirmatory factor analysis (CFA) findings to further validate the instrument [1].Introduction Engineering undergraduates have significant career opportunities and potential for socialmobility, but economically disadvantaged yet academically gifted students often lack adequatesupport. Many low-income students juggle part-time jobs and family responsibilities, limitingtheir focus on academics and impacting their social integration

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile; Matias Isaac Vargas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

flexibility allows learners to progress at their ownpace while accommodating varied schedules. Moreover, virtual learning enables real-timefeedback and peer interactions, essential for mastering intricate OOP concepts.With the primary objective of designing a flexible OO programming course for engineeringstudents that incorporates multiple learning paths based on profile characterization, this paperaims to address the following question: What are the student profiles in an OOP programmingcourse for an online engineering career? To this end, unsupervised learning techniques, such asclustering, were employed to categorize students based on patterns of LMS use behavior andacademic performance associated with an existing instructional design for an

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

percent ofstudents identifying as male), nursing suffers an even greater gender bias (e.g., with nearly ninetypercent of students identifying as female). The practical implication of this observation is that thegrowth of the engineering workforce may be most quickly accomplished by attracting morewomen to consider the career, and similarly the growth of the nursing workforce may be mostquickly accomplished by attracting more men to consider nursing.Similarly, despite nearly two million engineers and four million nurses working in the UnitedStates, the racial demographics reported within each profession are different from the racialdemographics of the overall American population (e.g., with nearly 70% of engineers identifyingas white and nearly 80

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Marie DeHoog, University of Florida; Jeremiah J Blanchard, University of Florida; Amy Wu, University of Florida; John R. Hott, University of Virginia

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

non-STEM courses in programs not traditionally focusedon programming, such as linguistics and political science. Even if students do not need to actuallycode in their careers, programming courses can still provide non-computing majors with themeans to better communicate with programmers more effectively [1]. Being able to work onend-user programming tasks such as data analysis and project management can improve studentsperceived job marketability in the software industry [1]. Overall, the goal of introductoryprogramming courses for non-computing majors is to provide students will computing skills thatwill be applicable to their future careers. Computing has the potential for impact across the rangeof disciplines, not just in computing fields

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Paz Munoz, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

collected at multiple stages to assess the impact ofcollaborative activities within the framework of analyzing real construction cases. Thisdesign allows for examining changes over time within the same group of students.Participants and contextThe participants were 21 students enrolled in the "Final Construction Engineering PortfolioCourse" (an integrative course offered during the final semester of the career), of which 20were men and one was a woman. The students' ages ranged from 22 to 28 years, with themajority being between 23 and 25 years old. Our university's Construction Engineering (CE)program spans ten semesters and currently enrolls 181 students, with a 10% femaleparticipation rate.Final Construction Engineering Portfolio CourseThis