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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee Ann Jerome Clements, Jacksonville University; Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Anna Little, Jacksonville University; W. Brian Lane, Jacksonville University; Han Duong, Jacksonville University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

without a transfer to an AI, or majors in Mathematics, Physics orComputer Science. The project has 3 major goals: 1) improve the enrollment of students in engineering relateddegree programs at Jacksonville University, 2) improve enrollment of underrepresented groupsin engineering related disciplines at Jacksonville University and 3) improve retention throughgraduation or transfer to an affiliated institution in engineering-related disciplines. Programgoals are met through targeted support of the student in co-curricular and extra-curricular areas.Co-curricular Activities (Maria) MEPS program arranged a number of co-curricular activities and facilities for the students sothat the students can be better prepared for their careers. Career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael L Curry, Tuskegee University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and substantial societal benefits accrue from a scientifically literate citizenry.In recognition of these demands and benefits, the National Research Council (NRC) set forththree goals for K-12 STEM education [1]: increasing the number of students who earn advanceddegrees and choose careers in STEM fields, increasing the “STEM-capable” workforce, andincreasing science literacy for all students, regardless of career choice [1]. Broadening theparticipation of underrepresented groups underpins the first two goals. Teachers of K-12 STEM play a key role in meeting these goals; thus, teacher preparationand professional development are also greatly needed. A number of studies have demonstratedthat student learning benefits from highly

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Gail M Stephens P.E., Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Ocean and Marine

] Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Maritime Academy 101 Academy Blvd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532ABSTRACTIt has been hypothesized and research has shown that diversity in the workforce can enhancecreativity, improve problem solving, and ultimately improve a company's bottom line.Historically women have been underrepresented in engineering and more specifically in marineengineering and maritime industries. In this paper we will explore some of the possible reasonsbehind the considerable gender gap between male and female engineering enrollments at theMassachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA); including, but not limited to a lack of role models,especially in key positions; cultural stereotypes; impediments perceived or actual to careers

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Bassam H Matar, Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Logic Array (FPGA) architecture and design methodology, Engineer- ing Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa; Tracy R. Peterson, The University of Iowa, College of Engineering; Mary K. Nyaema; Barbara Newhall, University of Iowa, Health and Human Physiology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #20563Engagement in Practice: Increasing the Researcher/Inclusion Staff Collab-oration Culture for Inspiration of Diverse Learners in Science TechnologyEngineering and Mathematics (STEM)Dr. Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa Professor Tonya Peeples joined the department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Iowa in 1995, and in her 20+ years at UI, has served to advance diversity and promote opportuni- ties for all students to pursue education and careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). As an individual researcher, an administrator and as a leader in the state and

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

participate voluntarily via the Collaboratory for Strategic Parnternships and Applied Research. His on-going projects include improving flight tracking and messaging systems for small planes in remote locations, and developing assistive communication technology for those with cognitive and behavioral challenges, such as high- functioning autism, or PTSD. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Formalizing Experiential Learning Requirements In An Existing Interdisciplinary Engineering Project CurriculumIn education, experiential learning has become a best practice, high-impact strategy, becauseengaging with real life problems heightens students’ interest, teaches them career

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tony Anthony Barringer, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Minorities in Engineering

the criminal justice system. Dr. Barringer has been PI or co-PI on grants in excess of one million dollars. He is truly committed to the area of diversity and all of its associated benefits. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A Case Study on Moving the STEM Fence: Exposing STEM to Minority Youth Who are Oftentimes Not Aware of Such OpportunitiesAbstractFlorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in partnership with the NAACP of Collier County hosteda two-week, on-campus, STEM camp during summer(s) 2014, 2015, and 2016. The programobjectives were to improve students’ skills in mathematics; expose students to real-world mathand its application in related career fields; increase the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian K. Dean, Oakland University; Osamah A. Rawashdeh, Oakland University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

of targetaudience has been shown to be the most benefited by undergraduate research. Specifically, it hasbeen shown that: undergraduate research has an overwhelming positive effect on students,1,2engaging students early in their academic career helps retain students in the STEM field,3,4undergraduate research is linked to heightened graduate school performance,5 and undergraduateresearch is a key factor in improving underrepresented minority persistence in STEM.6,7Once recruited, the goal of the program was to immerse the participants in active researchenvironments overseen by engaged faculty mentors with two students assigned to each mentor.The one-on-one mentorship was a key factor of the program which allowed the faculty andstudents to

Conference Session

Pre-College: Engineering Undergraduates as Teachers

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Denise W. Carlson, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Engineering Undergraduates Concurrently Seeking K-12 STEM Teacher Licensure: Fuels the Soul or Too Many Barriers?IntroductionThe benefits of infusing K-12 education with engineering—specifically engineering design anddesign habits of mind—is well established; engineering design is a powerful vehicle for scienceand math education [1]. Engineering education research suggests that students who are exposedto engineering topics during their elementary and secondary years are more motivated to enrolland succeed in advanced science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses inmiddle and high school, as well as eventually pursue engineering and other STEM careers [1, 2].Moreover, students who enter undergraduate engineering programs

Conference Session

Issues in the First Year - Focus on Self-Efficacy

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech

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FYEE Division - Paper Submission

engineering.wave of revisions in their first-year programs in the last Previous findings suggest that students’ course perceptionsyears. These program modifications are intended to can affect their motivation to persist in an engineeringenhance student success in engineering, including both career [1]. The purpose of this study is to compare students’students’ achievement and students’ motivation to course perceptions in two versions, 1024 versus 1215, of apersist in an engineering degree. This paper will look at required introductory engineering course.students’ perceptions as it compares Traditional versus There is a need to understand how to better supportRevised versions of an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erica Winterer, University of Texas, Austin; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, The University of Texas, Austin; jared michael halter, Clemson University; Margaret J. Foster, Texas A&M University

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of Mechanical Engineering and Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Dr. Borrego is Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

(68%) have a college degree ormore, compared to just under one-third (31%) in non-STEM fields. Nearly one quarter (23%)have completed an associate’s degree or similar. Only 9% STEM works have a high schooldiploma or less (Commerce Blog, 2012). For a prospective student intends for STEM as the career plan, the analysis of the linkagebetween STEM jobs and STEM education indicated two patterns. Firstly, a STEM degree is thetypical path to a STEM job, as more than two-thirds of STEM workers with a college degreehave an undergraduate STEM degree. Secondly, STEM degree holders receive an earningspremium relative to other college graduates, whether or not they end up in a STEM job. Likewise,college graduates including non-STEM educated enjoy an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Elzomor P.E., Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #20439Positioning Students to Understand Urban Sustainability Strategies throughVertical Integration: Years One through FourMr. MOHAMED ELZOMOR, Arizona State University Mohamed ElZomor has earned a B.Sc and M.Eng in Construction from the American University in Cairo, in addition to M.Sc. in Architecture with an emphasis on Design and Energy Conservation from University of Arizona. He is currently a Construction Management Ph.D. Candidate in the School of Sustainability and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Before embarking on his academic career, he gained valuable local and international

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley Cremeans, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse P.E., Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

identity of anindividual (i.e. professor, student, engineer). Adopting an identity as a female engineer meansthat women are challenging the social expectations for women and men.Engineering degrees tend to be awarded to more females in chemical, materials, industrial andcivil engineering (NSF, NCSES, 2015). Research shows females tend to follow engineeringpaths that incorporate interpersonal and communal goals (e.g., helping others, working withpeople) with traditional industry goals (Hazari, Sadler, & Sonnert, 2013). The perception of thealternative engineering career options does not appear to include opportunities to achieveinterpersonal or communal goals (Hazari et al., 2013). Women’s reluctance to earn degrees inother fields of

Conference Session

Technical Session 5b

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Oskar Granados, Cañada College; Maryam I Khan; Manuel Alexis Ramirez, San Diego State University; Madoka Oyama, Cañada College; Nathan Carlson, Cañada College

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section

underrepresented groups in mathematics, science and engi- neering. ˜Oskar Granados, Canada College Oskar Granados is currently a sophomore at Ca˜nada College in Redwood City, CA, majoring in Me- chanical Engineering. His research interest include renewable energy, astrophysics, waste management, the smart grid, and structural analysis. Over time, he hopes to get involved in the engineering industry workforce, research and development, and pursuit a teaching career to pass on the tradition of American education to communities who lack access to higher education.Maryam KhanManuel Alexis Ramirez, San Diego State University I feel honored to be part of the ASEE conference. I never thought opportunities like this

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Christopher S. Stronen, Savannah Technical College

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

foundational understanding of STEM concepts, career options, and critical thinkinglearning skills.To address the aforementioned issues Savannah State University and Savannah TechnicalCollege in collaboration with NASA developed four week Summer Educational InternshipProgram for Math and Engineering Technology rising sophomore students to prepare them fortwo week teaching experience with students in grades 6-12. Fifteen (12 from Savannah StateUniversity and 3 from Savannah Technical College) students were selected to participate in theSummer Educational Internship Program (SEIP) and was offered a stipend of $1000. Severalinstructional models were explored for teaching mathematics and engineering at grades 6-12levels. Summer educational internship

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huanmei Wu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computing & Information Technology

informatics. These data sets are valuable assets and in great needs to be analyzed. However, there is a shortage of workforce for big data analysis. Education innovations are required to empower students with the skills and technologies for large dataset analysis. Over the last few years, there is a high demand for new programs in data science and analytics (DSA). We has performed a systematic study of the existing DSA programs in the US by checking the detailed information about the degree programs, the program competencies, the curriculum designs, the expected learning outcomes, program sizes, professional careers, and other related information. There are more than 70 DSA programs offered in the US

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paa Kwasi Adusei, University of Cincinnati; Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

determine if there is a correlation between these two. Specifically, thisstudy investigates the number of reasons students cited for choosing to study engineering and theirretention in engineering.Background Literature There are many theories as to why students choose a career or educational path. For thisstudy two main theories stand out: Social Cognitive Theory and Expectancy Value Theory.Social Cognitive Theory The Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is a relatively new theory that sheds light on howbasic academic and career interests develop, how educational and career choices are made, andhow academic and career success is obtained. The basic building blocks of this theory are self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, goals or

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D.. Christy, Ohio State University; Oladiran Fasina, Auburn University

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Biological & Agricultural

, teamwork, ethics, life-long learning, knowledge of contemporary issues, and anappreciation for the impact of engineering within global and social contexts. "Portfolios...offerthe most comprehensive information for measuring many outcomes and are conducive toevaluating professional skills" (Shuman et al., 2005).The constructivist pedagogical approach implicit in these ePortfolio applications enables studentsto generate their own meaning while also allowing faculty assessment of student performance inindividual courses and over a longer undergraduate career. A high quality ePortfolio combinesthe attributes of social networking media, blogs, and more traditional paper-based portfolios.They include artifacts that serve as evidence of achievement, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Jane Huff-Lohmeier, University of Arizona; Amee Jeanette Hennig, University of Arizona; Daniel Lamoreaux M.A., University of Arizona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

program, is a provenmultidisciplinary program that provides research experiences to undergraduate students whoidentify as Native American. This program provides unique and quality research opportunities tostudents who may have minimal alternatives for undergraduate experiences of similar caliber.The primary IOU-NA objective is to expose Native American students with limited researchopportunities to top-of-the-line and innovative research environments in optics and photonics,including, but not limited to hydrology, chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, and othersciences. This fulfills the ultimate goal of initiating or developing aspirations in these students topursue scientific careers and graduate studies in STEM fields. The IOU-NA program

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorri J Barnett, Purdue Polytechnic, Anderson; Dennis O. Owen, Purdue University

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Computing & Information Technology

regional, statewide campuses.K-12 administrators are committed to a better-educated and globally competitive workforce.They identified dual credit as one of the ways (along with Advanced Placement and CommonCore Standards), to ensure “college and career readiness” and to offer a seamless bridge betweensecondary and postsecondary curricula and assessment. Finally, since most of the original dualcredit programs targeted already college-bound students, many new programs have beendesigned to ease the transition for students who otherwise might not have been considered (orwho did not consider themselves) college-eligible. In short, a rapidly growing number of highschool students are fulfilling requirements through a variety of programs, and starting

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Suzanne Bilbeisi; Mohd Bilbeisi

partnership, as it is sponsored financially by professional architecture, engineering,and construction management firms in the state. Since inception, nearly 300 students haveparticipated in the program from the five state area of our region in the central USA; many ofthese students have subsequently enrolled at this university and completed or are currentlyworking towards a degree in these fields. The program serves as not only a recruiting tool forthe university, but also as a public service vehicle illustrating the many ways that design,engineering, and construction professionals add value to the quality of human life.Program DescriptionThe week long Discover Architecture career orientation summer program for high schoolstudents has been offered

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Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kevin Joseph Lindsay, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Diversity, FYEE Division - Paper Submission

Carolina engineering technology, and construction managementat Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering. students in the pursuit of their educational and career goals.Although the MAPS program was originally developed The program utilizes the talents and leadership of College ofand implemented through National Science Foundation Engineering upper class students to engage, direct, and(NSF) funding more than two decades ago, it is now fully support freshmen, transfer, and continuing students, new tofunded by the University as a key component of the the pursuit of an engineering or engineering technologySouthern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) degree. The MAPS program is comprised of

Conference Session

Technology for Faculty Development and Classroom Management

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rustin Deane Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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New Engineering Educators

typicalclassroom environment. The self-imposed challenge of going digital across all assignedcourses was in the hope that his classroom efficiency and effectiveness would be positive,and the transition from a business career and mindset to one of teaching and scholarshipwould be easier. Additional goals included increasing the opportunity and capability ofeasy and quick sharing of full course curriculum with fellow faculty, while reducing clutter(office and classroom) and grading times. Key to the framework was utilization of the LMSand its built in features, such as automated grading and tablet/stylus functionality. Alsoused were online tools for collaboration, industry supplied instructional materials, andlessons from massive open online courses (MOOC

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Andreasen, University of Delaware; Heather Walling Doty, University of Delaware; L. Pamela Cook, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

withsystematized and readily accessible data on UD faculty diversity and satisfaction. Productsinclude up-to-date demographic data on representation, retention, promotion, etc.; a biannualfaculty climate survey and report; faculty exit interviews; faculty satisfaction interviews; andassociated social science research products.A second type of structural change that we employ focuses on institutional policies, procedures,and practices that effect faculty satisfaction and professional success. Examples include, but arenot limited to, P&T, mentoring, and family friendly policies such as stop-the-clock, dual career,and parental leave. Practices and policies are reviewed for clarity and equity; we developresources to increase their transparency; and, we

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

in established lab groups at the university.Using the Qualtrics online survey software, we conducted pre-experience and post-experiencesurveys of the participants to assess the effects of participating in this summer research program.At the beginning of the summer, all participants provided their definition of technical researchand described what they hoped to get out of their research experience, and the undergraduatestudents described their future career and educational plans. At the conclusion of the summer, apost-experience survey presented participants’ with their answers from the beginning of thesummer and asked them to reflect on how their understanding of research and future plansinvolving research changed over the course of the

Conference Session

Motivation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jiawei Zhang, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rebecca Kramer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

in stretchable electronics, responsive material actuators, soft material manufacturing, and soft-bodied control. Dr. Kramer serves as an Associate Editor and Editorial Board member of Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Soft Robotics. She is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, the NASA Early Career Faculty Award, the AFOSR Young Investigator Award, the ONR Young Investigator Award, and was named to the 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 list. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Enhancing Student Motivation and Self-Efficacy Through Soft Robot DesignAbstractThis research paper evaluates student perceptual changes in engineering motivation and self

Conference Session

Engineering Identity

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #17847A Cross-sectional Study of Engineering Identity During Undergraduate Ed-ucationDr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Greg Bashford P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

project include fosteringindependent research skills, recruitment from underrepresented groups and/or schools withlimited research opportunities, and professional development particularly targetingentrepreneurship and innovation. Pre/post surveys and focus group interviews were conducted tocollect data from participants. Students strongly indicated that the program was an importantbridge between their undergraduate and graduate careers and that important knowledge, skills,and interests were developed as a result. One of the main self-perceived deficiencies of studentsentering the program was technical communication, and gains were achieved in this area bystructuring biweekly program-wide meetings around developing relevant skills. We found

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Kee M Park, Queensborough Community College

printers capable of using aplethora of thermal plastics and photopolymer resins and enables large foot print parts, anddigital scanning systems widely used in industries. In addition to research and learning, theAdvanced Manufacturing Laboratory also serves as tools for recruitment of high school studentsand developing continuing education program as well as retention of students in STEM fields toimprove the graduation rates. With such a high potential, students begin to understand andappreciate the extraordinary advantages of pursuing a career in the STEM area. AdvancedManufacturing Laboratory’s hands-on research and learning environment fosters students tofunction effectively in collaborative environments with other disciplines, and