Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

doing (problem formulation and problem solving), and design andengineering learning (focused on change in the student’s conceptual understanding of design).Research Methods and ParticipantsTo best address the research questions, this study uses multiple methodologies to collect andanalyze data around engineering students’ learning. Empirical evidence of what design andengineering thinking looks like and how it changes over time, and how students conceptualizedesign and engineering, comes from two participant groups: (1) a spread of undergraduateengineering students across fields of engineering, and (2) a homogeneous group of MechanicalEngineering graduate students in a project-based learning course in design and innovation forMaster’s students

Conference Session

Best Paper, Best Diversity Paper

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James Buchholz, University of Iowa; Jae-Eun Russell, University of Iowa; Venanzio Cichella, University of Iowa; Casey Harwood, University of Iowa; Shaoping Xiao, University of Iowa; Pablo M. Carrica, University of Iowa

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Ocean and Marine

specificprojects of current interest to the Navy and its contractors. However, robust relationshipsdeveloped with Navy labs through program alumni and graduate research sponsorships havefostered a strong cohort of Navy mentors which provide substantial support to the student teams,who share expertise beyond that of the program faculty, and bring an important Navy perspectiveto the students’ work. Weekly design reviews are conducted with naval S&T faculty, Navyengineers and, when appropriate, student organization members, providing feedback andtechnical support to the student teams.Recent projects have included design of a ducted propeller for the student organizationcompetition boat, a semi-autonomous underwater glider, and elements of an

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; David Leal Martinez, Aalto University; Maurice Forget, Aalto University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #19683Geographically Distributed Teams in Engineering Design: Best Practices andIssues in Cases of International Teams Working from Different ContinentsDr. Constanza Miranda Mendoza, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile Constanza Miranda holds a PhD in design with a focus in anthropology from North Carolina State Uni- versity. While being a Fulbright grantee, Constanza worked as a visiting researcher at the Center for Design Research, Mechanical Engineering Department, at Stanford. Today she is an assistant professor at P.Universidad Cat´olica de Chile’s Engineering School. There, she directs the DILAB: the

Conference Session

Special Session: 19 years of NETI-- A Tribute to Jim Stice

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Felder, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.

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Educational Research and Methods

second day, twoparallel 90-minute sessions are held: one for relatively new faculty members on getting academiccareers off to a good start, and one for more experienced faculty members on techniques forpromoting effective teaching on individual campuses. For each topic addressed in the workshop,practical suggestions are offered and the research attesting to their effectiveness is cited anddiscussed. Page 14.177.2 Participant evaluations collected at the conclusion of each workshop offering have beenconsistently positive. In the eighteen years that the workshop has been given, 820 overall ratingshave been submitted of which 84% were

Conference Session

Capstone Design Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kurt Stephen Stresau, University of Central Florida; Mark W. Steiner, University of Central Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

GE’s Design for Six Sigma initiative. Dr. Steiner has taught advanced design methods to hundreds of new and experienced engineers. His research interests include; design education, product architecture, mechanical reliability, design for manufacture and quality. Mark graduated from Rensselaer with a B.S. in mechanical engineering in 1978 and a Ph.D. in 1987. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Framework for Developing a Deeper Understanding of the Factors that Influence Success and Failure in Undergraduate Engineering Capstone Design ExperiencesAbstractThe engineering undergraduate curriculum presents substantial opportunities for

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University

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Graduate Studies

modern practice of engineering for technology development & innovation‘has itself changed substantially’ from that portrayed by linear research-driven paradigm ofengineering practice of 1945 U.S. science policy (See Appendix A). 6 Yet, with notableexceptions, the mainstream of U.S. engineering graduate education has not reflected this change.As outcomes of investigating the need for reform of engineering graduate education forcompetitiveness in the UK and in the US, the UK Parnaby Committee and the US NationalCollaborative Task Force have basically reached similar conclusions from essentially twoparallel efforts and from two different national perspectives: UK Parnaby Report Although the UK government had already begun to

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Barton; Mary Frecker; Joseph Goldberg; Gary Stump; Britt Holewinski; Timothy Simpson

profitability.In this paper we present preliminary results from a graphical design environment developed tointegrate design visualization research into the classroom to enhance student learning aboutmultiobjective design and optimization. By understanding the impact of graphical designenvironments on design efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction, we can improve studentunderstanding of multiobjective optimization and its use for resolving tradeoffs during design.Another objective of this research is to develop and refine technology that can allow fastgraphical interfaces for commercial design environments such as Abaqus18, Patran19, and I-DEAS20. Our results can help to define performance requirements for approximation-basedgraphical interfaces

Conference Session

PCEE Resource Exchange

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Christine Nguyen, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #27409Identifying Phenomena and Developing Sustainable Engineering EducationalModules that Integrate STEM Education Best Practices and Next GenerationScience Standards for Middle School Science TeachersMr. Michael Lorenzo Greene, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Michael Greene is a PhD Student at Arizona State University. He is pursuing his degree in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program, concurrently while pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering. Michael graduated with his B.S. in Mechanical engineering from University of Pittsburgh in April of 2018. His research interest lies in diversity

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2275: CIRTL: IMPACTING STEM EDUCATION THROUGH GRAD-UATE STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTJustin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University Page 22.325.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning: Impacting STEM Education through Graduate Student Professional DevelopmentAbstract This paper summarizes findings of a national, multi-institutional effort to reform STEMundergraduate education through the implementation of graduate student professionaldevelopment programs focused on improving teaching practice

Conference Session

ERM: Mentoring for Everyone! And Let's talk about Graduate Students

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brayan Díaz, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Cesar Delgado, North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh, NC; Kevin Han, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Collin Lynch, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Paper ID #37126Use of Communities of Practice to Analyze and ImproveGraduate Engineering Education.Brayan Alexander Díaz I am a Fulbright Scholar, currently in a program towards a Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM- Science Education at NCSU. I received a bachelor's and M.Sc. in Chemistry at the University Federico Santa María Technical University (UTFSM). I was very proud to receive a Trajectory Sport Award for athletes who have demonstrated leadership and highlighted sports careers at UTFSM and Undergraduate Research Grant from the Center of Ionic Liquids (CILIS- University of Chile). My interests are

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim Mohedas, University of Michigan; Grace Louise Cravens, Sienko Research Group; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

students for the changingdesign processes they will encounter after graduation.17,18 Incorporating stakeholder interactioninto the design process can be challenging for students who do not typically encounter thesetasks during early engineering coursework. Prior research on student understanding and use ofstakeholder interaction during the design process has found that students do not always interactwith stakeholders successfully (as outlined in the design practice literature).19–21 Some of thedifficulties student encounter when attempting to interact with stakeholders causes them toneglect or dismiss stakeholder interaction during design.20,22 Thus, more research is needed todevelop pedagogy for teaching these complex processes.This study sought

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental & Research-to-Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad Musavi, University of Maine; Cary Edward James, University of Maine; Paige Elizabeth Brown, Bangor High School

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

hopes to study chemical engineering and continue to pursue research in college. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Engineering and Science Practices of Stormwater Problems for High School STEM Education University of Maine College of Engineering, Orono, MaineAbstract— This paper describes a program to encourage high school students, especially femaleand under-represented minorities (URM), to participate in hands-on Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The program provides a learning model forscience and engineering practices of the Next Generation Science

Conference Session

Best Practices in IE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2009-1926: GOOD JOBS, BAD JOBS: DESIGNING PROGRAMEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESJane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo Jane M. Fraser is chair of the Department of Engineering at Colorado State University-Pueblo. She was formerly on the faculty at the Ohio State University and Purdue University. She has a BA in mathematics from Swarthmore College and MS and PhD in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California-Berkeley. Page 14.651.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Good Jobs, Bad Jobs

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William P. Manion, University of Maine; Judith A. Hakola, University of Maine

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Civil Engineering

.”One recent graduate wrote to praise for the program, particularly the writing process. Pellerin8, aMay 2011 graduate, writes about his current job experience and the importance of writing skillsin an open letter to current seniors: The design-build process requires the submission of a technical proposal much like the capstone projects you are working on. It has become evident that coming up with a concise and clear proposal is crucial to winning these design build jobs since a lot of the designs and cost estimates can be similar between competing teams. Expressing your research, design and proposed methods of construction in a clear and concise way are equally as important as the design itself. I have found

Conference Session

Graduate Education Expectations, Preparation, and Pathways

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Gabriella M. Sallai, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, work-life balance and integration into the scientific communitywere cited as the two most common factors in driving them to leave. Issues related to relationshipswith the advisor, department, and the scientific community as a whole are mentioned as negativelyimpacting the students’ experiences in graduate school.While external factors may be at play, few studies have researched how students’ initialexpectations for graduate school impact their experiences. In a case study of two “questioners”(students who are seriously considering leaving their graduate programs) in engineering graduateprograms, the results showed that academic capability and advisor relationships were not majorfactors in each student’s decision to leave [14]. Instead

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity; Ahlam Alharbi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

insight into team organization and structure and the team's interdisciplinary andmultifaceted skillset. Best practices, successes, and areas of opportunity for leveragingmultistakeholder collaborations were essential to our project. Our aim is to document our processas a road map for other university researchers who wish to collaborate with industry and non-profitorganizations.Keywords: Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Collaboration Ethics, Community Engagement.IntroductionConducting collaborative research across multiple stakeholders can be considered a cumbersometask, which often requires room for adjustments and process improvement. Collaborating andcommunicating, especially in the context of longitudinal interdisciplinary research examining

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg L. Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ben Mason, University of California, Berkeley; Nicholas W. Trombetta, University of California, San Diego

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

project management and leadership texts and training guidesavailable in the literature, including many valuable electronic resources.The research team took a similar approach in providing teacher training for the graduate studentmentors. The graduate students were provided with references on teaching best-practices. Thesereferences taught the graduate students how to develop learning objectives, employ differentquestioning techniques, understand different learning styles, and develop interpersonal rapport.3As with project management and leadership, there are many teaching references available in theliterature, which are not listed herein.Early in the project, the research team recognized that encouraging effective communicationbetween the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Students' Development of Computational and Programming Skills

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tajmilur Rahman, Gannon University; Stephen T. Frezza, Gannon University

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Educational Research and Methods

architecture for long lasting software systems and pro- viding tool support to the community to nurture software feature architecture. Dr. Rahman is the first author who extracted feature-architecture while understanding the best practices of feature management and its impact on software architecture, which is another major research interest of his. Understanding and visualizing feature architecture is necessary to advance software development and engineering by maintaining a controlled architectural growth of software systems. Dr. Rahman is currently focusing on the following research areas: software feature-architecture, release management in trunk based de- velopment, software quality in trunk-based rapid-release cycles

Conference Session

Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #42429Different Teaching Styles and the Impacts on Test Design for DynamicsDr. Amie Baisley, University of Florida I am an Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Florida teaching primarily 2nd year mechanics courses. My teaching and research interests are alternative pedagogies, mastery-based learning and assessment, student persistence in their first two years, and faculty development.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Amy Stuart, University of South Florida; Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida; Helen Muga, University of South Florida; Linda Phillips, University of South Florida; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

undergraduate and experienced graduate students who have a demonstrated interest in issues of sustainable development. 2) Integrating the research experience into education initiatives that are focused on sustainable development. 3) Ensuring the research experience focuses on appropriate technology (defined here as the use of materials and technology that are culturally, economically, and socially suitable to the area in which they are implemented). 4) Using an operational model for sustainable development that is a global partnership, so students understand how to integrate and transfer the best and most appropriate knowledge, methodologies, techniques, and practices between the developed and developing

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Ghambi, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences; Ashley Rae Taylor, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, Malawi polytechnic; Justin J. Henriques; Joseph Towles, Swarthmore College

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

modified his module design and delivery - leading to demonstrable improvement in his teaching. Currently, apart from his materials engineering research, Steven devotes a considerable time to research and dissemination of evidence-based strategies for improving engineering education globally.Dr. Ashley Rae Taylor, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies Dr. Ashley Taylor is Director of Education for Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies and a Lecturer in the Department of Global Health Technologies at Rice University. Taylor is an engineer and educator committed to working toward equity in engineering education and global health, with a focus on expanding access to engineering education for

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; Greg Stadter, Texas A&M University

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Civil Engineering

noted from surveys conducted by the ASCE BOK EducationalFulfillment Committee (BOKEdFC) [7].High-Impact Learning Practices (HILP) have received the attention of higher educationinstitutions due to a developing case of benefits in student engagement, success, and persistence.In 2007, the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) published theCollege Learning for a New Global Century report and found several promising “high-impact”activities including first-year seminars, common intellectual experiences, learning communities,service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and capstone projects,among others. This report recommends that institutions prioritize HILPs to enhance studentengagement and increase

Conference Session

Practice III: Multimedia Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University; Chitra R. Nayak, Tuskegee University; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Toronto, Canada. Her current area of research work includes nonlinear analysis of bio- signals and fluid dynamics. Dr. Nayak is also involved in education research at Tuskegee University.Dr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University Dr. Akasheh has been with the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tuskegee University since 2008. His primary interest is in the area of solid mechanics and manufacturing as well as the integration of best practices in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A PROTOCOL Based Blended Model for Fluid Mechanics Instruction ABSTRACT A personalized and media-rich learning framework called

Conference Session

Best Practices for Chemical Engineering Lab-Based Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael David Mau Barankin, Colorado School of Mines; Tracy Q. Gardner, Colorado School of Mines; Jason C. Ganley, Colorado School of Mines

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Chemical Engineering

oxide membranes and teaching reactor engineering, and she has been teaching back at CSM since 2004. She is now a Teaching Professor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at CSM. Her primary research focus is in pedagogy, specifically in utilizing tablets and other technology and different teaching methods to increase student engagement and reduce/eliminate lecturing in the classroom. She likes to play with her kids, play racquetball, run, bike, swim, and play pool in her free time.Dr. Jason C. Ganley, Colorado School of Mines c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Best Practices in Teaching unit operations: the “Field Session” Lab Experience at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Lynn Butler-Morton, Rowan University; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Eduardo Rodriguez Mejia M.Sc, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Departments at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reimagining Civil Engineering Graduate Programs: A Research- to-Practice Approach for Shaping Future Transportation EngineersProject OverviewThe existing curriculum and models for civil engineering graduate programs assume thatgraduating students will primarily pursue career opportunities in research or academia, but recentdata suggests that there will be insufficient positions to meet the number of graduates. The NSFNational Science Board reported that the number of civil engineering Ph.D. graduates increased33% from 2007 to 2017 [1]. However, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) predicts only a9

Conference Session

Graduate Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

design and en- trepreneurship courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on front-end design processes.Dr. Diane L. Peters, Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. Her engineering education research focuses on returning students in graduate education - those who practice in industry for a substantial period of time before returning to school for a graduate degree. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Challenges and Benefits of Applied Experience as an Engineering Returner in a PhD ProgramI. IntroductionThis research paper describes the experiences of returning

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nahndi Tirrell Kirk-Bradley, Texas A&M University; Cara London, Texas A&M University; Eldridge Raymond Jr., Texas A&M University; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

scholarshipand academic community (Freeman 1999; Good et al. 2000; DuBois et al. 2002) and serves asa support base system for students who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields (Goodet al. 2000; Summers and Hrabowski 2006). There is limited research on graduate studentretention, however, several studies suggest that factors such as financial support, mentoring,sense of community, and engagement in research and professional development opportunitiescan positively impact graduate student retention rates (e.g., Golde & Dore, 2001; Lovitts, 2001;Tinto, 1993).A condensed, thorough mentor model can be an effective way to improve graduatestudent retention in STEM fields. This approach involves providing graduate students with amentor who can

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, influencing the wayinstructors approach their teaching, the strategies they use, and the decisions they make about thecontent they cover and how to cover it. For researchers, this finding underscores the importanceof studying the impact of instructors' beliefs and prior knowledge on their classroom practices.Understanding how these factors can inform the development of effective instructor trainingprograms and the design of research studies that explore the best practices for improvingteaching and learning outcomes. These programs can emphasize the integration of topic-specificprofessional knowledge (TSPK) and provide instructors with practical strategies applicable toengineering courses. Additionally, given the challenge of changing deeply held

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Carlin J McFarlane, Florida Gulf Coast University; Patricia O'Connor-Benson, Florida Gulf Coast University; Thomas Patrick Felke MSW, PhD, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #15477Development of a System of Best Practices to Implement Flip classroom andLecture Capture Methodologies - A Success StoryDr. Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Villiers is an Associate Professor in the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCOE) at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Dr. Villiers’ areas of principal research interest are Civil Engineering Materials and Asphalt Technology, Highway and Pavement Design, Transportation, Specifications and Construction

Conference Session

Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

mentee is “struggling.” The mentors emphasized the importance ofbeing comfortable with the mentee's questions, acknowledging their limitations as mentors, andappreciating the strengths that mentees bring with them to the program. A case in point, onementor noted, It [is] also about understanding their experiences, and like their backgrounds and where they’re coming from, and like really integrating that into- kind of like tailoring their research journey for them, what they’re looking to get out of it, what kind of impact they’re looking to make, and integrating them into what it’s like, in everyday life [in] graduate school.Comparatively, mentees have to “think about” and be passionate about their own inquiry. As