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Faculty Development Research

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Kent A. Crick, Iowa State University; Elise A. Frickey, Iowa State University; Lisa M. Larson Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Faculty Development Division

graduate teaching duties while alsogenerating grant funding, producing publications, and serving in numerous mentorship roles [1],[2]. Moreover, the number of students in the classroom has increased while departmental fundinghas decreased, resulting in fewer resources and smaller increases in compensation for faculty.Taken together, these conditions are likely to impact the teaching satisfaction of ECE faculty.Although teaching satisfaction of ECE faculty specifically has not been studied, other researchhas shown that faculty well-being, which includes teaching satisfaction, has been linked tofaculty retention and turnover intentions [3] as well as faculty performance of job responsibilities[4]. Moreover, a qualitative study in which engineering

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Tuncay Aktosun, University of Texas at Arlington; Yolanda Parker, Tarrant County College; Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington

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described in the four-page article [1] authored by Allyn Jackson of the AMS. 1In this paper we describe some of these changes, the implementation of which was especiallyhelped by three externally supported programs providing student scholarships and mentoring.One of these programs has been the S-STEM program supported by the NSF DUE (Division ofUndergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation). Our S-STEM program [2] hasbeen running since 2008, and it has helped us to make systematic improvements at theundergraduate level. The second program is the Bridge-to-Doctorate Program [3] supported bythe NSF-DMS Infrastructure Program (Division of Mathematical Sciences at the NSF). This issimilar to

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Programmatic Integration of Liberal Education

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Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Julia Nicodemus, Lafayette College; Benjamin Cohen, Lafayette College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

by required coursework in both engineering and thetraditional liberal arts, this core course sequence in Engineering Studies gives students aninterdisciplinary mindset and identity as “sociotechnical engineers.”In this paper, we describe the development, evolution, and assessment of our core three-coursesequence in Engineering Studies. Degree programs like Lafayette’s AB in Engineering Studiesprovide a mechanism for achieving the interdisciplinary, sociotechnical goals articulated by theNAE [1] and others, and for broadening participation in engineering education [2-3, e.g.]. As inour previous paper on the history of this program [4], we will consider both the transferability ofour approach to other institutional contexts and its

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

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Tuoyu Li, Zhejiang University; Zicong Zhao, Zhejiang University; Yujie Wang, Zhejiang University; Chen Li, Zhejiang University

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Policy,Zhejiang University School of Public Affairs,Zhejiang UniversityDr. Yujie Wang, Zhejiang University Wang Yu-jiePostgraduate of Institute of China’s Science,Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang Uni- versity School of Public AffairsZhejiang University.Dr. chen li, Zhejiang University 1 American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020The Status of University-Industry Collaboration in China, EU and USA ——A Comparative Research on Co-authored PublicationsAbstractThe type of this paper is research. Policymakers and industry strategists in developing countriesare increasingly considering initiatives that foster university-industry

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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Wei Yao, Zhejiang University; Shunshun Hu, Zhejiang University; Zhaowei Chu, Zhejiang University; Bifeng Zhang, Zhejiang University

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Initiative (B&R) being conducted byChina and participating countries and regions. This is evidenced by the fact that 138 countriesand 30 international organizations have so far signed cooperation agreements with China onjointly building the Belt and Road, according to data published in January 2020 on China'sofficial Belt and Road web portal, including 27 European countries, like Italy, Greece, Russia,Luxembourg, 37 Asian countries, like Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, uzbekistan, 44African countries, 11 Oceanian countries, 8 South American countries and 11 NorthAmerican Countries. [1] The B&R prioritizes the interconnection of infrastructure includinghighways, railways, ports, and pipelines of oil and gas. The enthusiasm for

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Curriculum Development in Technological Literacy

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Jayanta K. Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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and act globally’. The transitionfrom STEM to STEAM can have that global impact by leveraging the arts as a way to communicate andconnect globally.Key words: Art, aesthetics, design in engineering, expressive and sensory qualities, form.IntroductionAesthetics as a subject of formal study in higher education was first emphasized by John Dewey for theUS schools. Dewey referred to art as an experience between the artist, the work of art and its observer[1]. Each time an observer looks at Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, a new Mona Lisa is born. Art is acontinuum from the germination of an idea to the culmination of a complex creation in its supremeform. Aesthetics is a common thread in this process which is essentially a process of the

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Promoting Technical Communication Skills

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Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College; David Alexander Macaulay

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Macaulay Mr American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The Way Things Work: Sketching and Building to Improve Visual Communication and Spatial Reasoning SkillsIntroductionThe Ways Things Work, a course offered by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouthbased on the book by the same title, focuses on helping students understand engineered systemsby sketching and building. The course is co-taught by Vicki May, a professor of engineering, andDavid Macaulay, illustrator of the The Way Things Work [1],[2] and carries art credit (allDartmouth students must take at least one art course). The goal

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 20

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Joseph O. Arumala PE, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Joseph Nii Dodu Dodoo, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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education in STEM programs. Thispaper covers some of the key areas of the Institute’s activities including recruitment of students,daily management of the participants and tracking the status of Alumni of the Institute.Key words: Summer Transportation Institute, Careers in Transportations, Field Trips, MiddleSchool Students, STEM ProgramsIntroductionA 2018 US Bureau of Labor Statistics1 show that the percentage of African Americans employedin the Transportation and Utilities industries is 19.2% as compared with whites which total 71.7%.The dismal numbers are also the same in all areas of transportation, for all minorities includingAsians and Hispanics as shown in Table 1. One component of the application material that theUMES STI required was a

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WIP-ing Up Faculty Development!

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Andrea L Welker, Villanova University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Craig G Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Douglas E. Melton, Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

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categories depends on the type of institution andwhether the faculty member is tenured/tenure-track (Table 1). While these categories arecommonplace, the compartmentalization of the categories will allow this framework to beapplied to tenure and nontenure-track faculty.Table 1. Type of Faculty Member and Emphasis on Career Development Categories Type of faculty member/Categories emphasized Teaching Scholarship Service Tenure track X X X Nontenure track: teaching-focused X X Nontenure track: research-focused X XInstitutions Involved in this EffortThree

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Research in Faculty Development

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Sarah E Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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1 To Be, or Not to Be, a Professor: Views of Engineering Postdoctoral ScholarsAbstractThrough an embedded, multiple-case study design, this interpretivist research paper explores theways in which 22 engineering postdoctoral scholars describe the appeal of pursuing a career inthe professoriate. Interviews, grounded by social cognitive career theory (SCCT) (Lent et al.,1994), offered an in-depth understanding of the nature, meaning, and ways in which theirpostdoctoral scholars’ learning experiences influence their view of the professoriate and,consequently, their career decision-making process. Data analysis strategies established bySilverman (1993) and Stake (1995) were utilized to examine the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Elizabeth A. Sanders, University of Michigan; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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University since completion of the program. Weanalyzed the transcripts from the interview using an inductive approach to coding the data touncover themes. Results suggest that the Summer Scholars program impacts areas ofundergraduate engineering students’ university experience in the intended ways.Introduction Many colleges in the United States offer summer bridge programs to their students toincrease retention and preparedness to promote student success [1]. Since 2012, the College ofEngineering has conducted a first-year summer bridge program for 30-60 entering engineeringstudents to get a head start on their transition from high school to university. The program,entitled Summer Scholars, is a residential program where students take any in

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Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 2

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Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University; Stephen J. Ressler P.E., United States Military Academy; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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and promulgates three sets of criteria for accrediting engineeringprograms [1]: I. General Criteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs II. General Criteria for Master’s Level Programs III. Program CriteriaThe General Criteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs, which are applicable to undergraduateengineering programs in all disciplines, are organized into the following eight criteria [1]: • Criterion 1 – Students • Criterion 2 – Program Educational Objectives • Criterion 3 – Student Outcomes • Criterion 4 – Continuous Improvement • Criterion 5 – Curriculum • Criterion 6 – Faculty • Criterion 7 – Facilities • Criterion 8 – Institutional SupportABET has classified Criteria 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8 as harmonized criteria—meaning that

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas; Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Crystal M. Pee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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lead to varying career outcomes. BWEF are lesslikely than men to be employed in tenure-track positions [2], earn tenure [2,3], or become a fullprofessor [2,3]; and the findings of a recent study report perceptions of disparities in salary andawards [2]. On the other hand, the receipt of a promotion, tenure, and professional autonomy arethings that have been found to contribute to the retention of BWEF [2]. Existing literature identifies four types of factors that significantly influence their experiencesand career outcomes: (1) the impact of mentoring; (2) aspects of a chilly organizational climate andacts of incivility; (3) clarifying role expectations; and (4) personal attributes. (See “ConstructsOverview” for additional information

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Preparation for Graduate Research

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Bala Ram P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Teixeira-Poit

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several identity theories to describe a form of identification that operates across thepersonal, role, and group-bases of identity (Burke, 2003), and involves a three part process wherebyindividuals (1) internalize self-meanings that position them as similar to others (i.e., sameness), (2)stigmatize personal characteristics, roles, and groups viewed as out-groups (i.e., differentiation), and (3)rank the relative importance of a given identity within the broader self-concept (i.e., centrality).Moreover, the relevant meanings attached to the self (i.e., the content of the identity), and bases ofidentity most relevant at a given moment (i.e., personal, role, or group-bases), are presumed to vary acrossdifferent social, cultural and institutional

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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Jorge Crichigno, University of South Carolina; Elias Bou-Harb, University of Texas at San Antonio; Elie Kfoury, University of South Carolina; Jose Gomez, University of South Carolina; Antonio Mangino, University of Texas at San Antonio

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overlooked by practitioners and researchers. Additionally, the platform has supportedworkshops organized across the country. Workshops are co-organized with organizations thatoperate large backbone networks connecting research centers and national laboratories, andcolleges and universities conducting teaching and research activities.1. IntroductionGeneral-purpose enterprise networks are capable of transporting basic data, e.g., emails,multimedia, and web content. However, these networks face many challenges when movingpetabytes (PBs) of scientific data, e.g., genomic, climate, imaging, and high-energy physics, [1].As a response, network architects have developed the concept of a Science Demilitarized Zone(Science DMZ or S-DMZ) [2] as parts of a

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2-Year College Division: Students and the Pipeline

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Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Tiago R Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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welcoming climate as well as nurturingprofessors and students. The current study focuses on transfer students in engineering at a publicuniversity in the MidAtlantic. The data are drawn from a baseline survey about the climate fordiversity and inclusion administered to all engineering college students in the Fall of 2016 andrepeated mid-year 2018-9. Suggested supports for transfer students are discussed in the paper’sconclusions.IntroductionThe proportion of vertical transfer students from two-year to four-year institutions of highereducation has been increasing over the past several decades, and most recently since 2008 [1].This pipeline is especially important for minorities and underrepresented groups in highereducation, especially those of

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Empathy and Human-Centered Design 2

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Design in Engineering Education

projects.BackgroundTeamwork is an important skill for engineers, recognized by inclusion among the studentlearning outcomes in ABET [1]. Teamwork incorporates an array of skills including verbalcommunication, listening, and respectful collaboration. Being a good teammate alsoencompasses a variety of attitudes including honesty, open mindedness, tolerance, diligence,reliability, and being considerate [2, pg. 147]. Engineering teams may include individuals fromdiverse demographic groups (gender, race/ethnicity), as well as an array of characteristics thatare not visible. Cultural differences among teammates may be significant as engineeringbecomes increasingly globalized [2, 3]. The American Society of Civil Engineers included in itsBody of Knowledge (CEBOK3) [4

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Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

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Deng Cao, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Craig M. Schluttenhofer, Central State University; Augustus Morris, Central State University; Austin R. Erdman, Central State University; Torry Johnson; Jeffrey D. Taylor Jr., Central State University

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Electrical and Computer

details in this work. One project’s goal was to identify Soybean (Glycine max)in its Cotyledon (VC) and 1st -5th trifoliate stages, the other project’s goal was to identifyHemp (Cannabis sativa) in its three variations. The databases used in these projects werebuilt from real field images, which contain 9 common weed species. The students’achievement, as well as discovered issues, are assessed and reported in this work. Thestudents’ projects will be further used to support our 1890 Land Grant and CBG research.1. IntroductionIn recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most intriguing researchtopics in the world. As one of the most successful AI structures, deep learning was appliedto various fields including computer vision

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 4: Digital Learning Part II

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Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Hasan Alp Tekalp ; Elif Naz Tekalp; Berrak Seren Tekalp BST

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Computers in Education

Society for Engineering Education, 2020Undergraduate STEM Students’ Role in Making Technology Decisions forSolving Calculus Questions and the Impact of These Decisions on LearningCalculus 1 Emre Tokgöz, 1Berrak S. Tekalp, 1Elif. N. Tekalp, and 2Hasan A. Tekalp1 Emre.Tokgoz@qu.edu, 1Berrak.Tekalp@qu.edu, 1Elif.Tekalp@qu.edu, 2Hasan.Tekalp@qu.edu 1 Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 065182 Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 06518 1. IntroductionThere are challenging problems in STEM research that can be solved by using differenttechnologies. STEM students are usually expected to have a good

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International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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Ali Mehrizi-Sani , Virginia Tech; Chen-Ching Liu P.E., Virginia Tech; Stephen McArthur, University of Strathclyde

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International

exacerbates this problem is that this infrastructure still runsmainly on legacy control, monitoring, and protection systems that may not realize its fullpotential. Smart grid has emerged as a powerful promise for improving the reliability, efficiency,security, and sustainability of the next generation power system [1]. It has attracted interest fromfields such as engineering, computer science, economics, sociology, and policy (see, amongothers, [2]–[8]). Despite this diverse interest, there are still critical gaps in the availabletechnology for smart grid. For example, while environmental concerns and energy independencerecommend utilizing renewable resources in the power system, one of the U.S. grand energychallenges remains to integrate large

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 6

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson PE, USAID

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activities is often focused on the impacts to the K-12 kids (e.g. [2-4]): Do they gain knowledge about engineering? Increase their interest inengineering? In contrast, the research question explored in this work was: What benefits doundergraduate engineering students derive in association with their activities with K-12 students?Undergraduate student development is a common goal for K-12 outreach programs [1],particularly when these programs are aligned with service-learning activities embedded incourses (e.g. [5]). Some studies have examined the impacts of programs engaging with K-12students on the college students. Carberry et al. [6] used surveys, knowledge assessments, andobservations to determine that students participating in the Student

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 3

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Daqing Hou, Clarkson University; Yu Liu, Clarkson University

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. I. I NTRODUCTIONHigh Performance Computing (HPC) stands at the forefront of engineering innovation [1, 2].With affordable and advanced HPC resources more readily accessible than ever before,computational simulation of complex physical phenomena is an increasingly attractive strategyto predict the physical behavior of diverse engineered systems [2], such as systems in nuclearsafety [3], outcome of cancer treatment [4], or multidimensional flight stresses on aircraft. Tomaintain the U.S.’s leadership position in HPC production and application [2], and to meet theneeds of the rapidly growing HPC market [5], American institutions of higher education mustproduce a sufficient supply of highly-trained HPC professionals. Sadly, at current rates

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Maker Spaces in Design Education

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Chieloka Mbaezue, Stanford University; Eric Reynolds Brubaker, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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industry experiences includes engineering positions at Detroit’s ”Big Three:” Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, and Chrysler Corporation. At Stanford she has served a chair of the faculty senate, and recently served as Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Understanding a Makerspace as a Community of Practice AbstractLave and Wenger’s framework of situated learning [1] provides a keen lens for understanding how a makerspacemakes makers. Stemming from learning theory and cognitive anthropology, situated learning illuminates

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Developing Technological Literacy in Students

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Johanna Kristiina Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT; Hanna Niemelä, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT

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that multiple viewpoints and different talents contribute to the work in the field.Career choices in postmodern societyIn postmodern society, the rapid technological change, evolving new technologies,digitalization, and automatization are fundamentally changing the labor market [1, 2]. In thedigital era, the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, reskilling, and acquisition of newcompetences is emphasized [2]. Postmodern society emphasizes the role of an individual: foradolescents, self-exploration, self-actualization, finding an interesting field of study,developing a satisfying career, and establishing a meaningful life are among the key factorssteering the decisions about education and occupation [3, 4, 5, 6].In the modern world

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Biomedical Engineers and Professional Development - June 23rd

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Emmett Jacob Springer; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan

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constructed to analyze what predictorconstructs contribute to a stronger identity for either engineering or science and how theseidentities influence career path goals and choices. This study shows that recognition from othersis a significant predictor of individual identity and that personal interest is a significant predictorof how an individual views BME. Gender was not found to influence professional identity orperception of BME in this study.1. IntroductionWhile biomedical engineering (BME) continues to grow as a discipline and the number ofprograms increase, there continues to be difficulties with defining BME [1][2]. BMEincorporates aspects of several science disciplines including biology, chemistry, and physics, aswell as traditional

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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graduation, studentsparticipate in curricular and co-curricular activities with the goals of: (1) fostering feelings ofbelonging in engineering and institutional inclusion, (2) encouraging professional development,and (3) supporting academic achievement and student success. These goals are achieved byproviding: (1) opportunities for interaction between students and peers, faculty, and industrymentors; (2) major and career exploration opportunities; and (3) academic support and studentsuccess education in areas such as time management and study skills.AcES students participate in the GRIT, LAESE, and MSLQ surveys, as well as in focus groupsand one-on-one interviews at the start and end of each fall semester and at the end of the springsemester. The

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany-SUNY

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and belonging in engineering culture. The inequality of women in engineering has beenattributed to persistent male-dominated cultures and women’s difficulty establishing themselvesas legitimate engineers. In 1993, McIlwee [1] found that men’s identities in engineering centeredaround “tinkering” hobbies and passion for technology. Women’s interest in engineering, incontrast, was typically more academic and less “hands on”. In her ethnographic work withengineering students, Tonso [2] argued that despite a wide range of normative engineeringidentities, none of them were associated with women. Ten years later, McLoughlin [3] arguedthat while some women were drawn to engineering through the “traditional” pathway of passionfor technology, there is

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston; Lakiesha N. Williams, University of Florida

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at the University of Houston had 27 ACADEME Fellows while thethird training held at Mississippi State University had 25 ACADEME Fellows. This paperhighlights the assessment results from the three professional trainings, includes details as towhich project activities have worked, and first-hand accounts of how the program benefitedFellows securing academic positions.IntroductionIn 1999, a report of the status of women faculty at MIT documented the gender disparity inacademia [1]. Since then, numerous initiatives were implemented to increase the number ofunderrepresented groups that pursue engineering as a career. NSF’s ADVANCE program alonehas awarded over $200 million to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive STEM workplace[2]. Even with

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Multidisciplinary Service and Outreach Projects

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Paula Alvarez Pino; Andrew J. Sullivan, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Mona N. Fouad, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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communities in our city through research, training, and communityengagement. The importance of involving undergraduate and graduate students in all stages ofthis work, as well as creating career opportunities for them, is emphasized.BackgroundUrban universities have an increasingly important role in the growth and development of citiesand their communities. According to the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities, in the pastquarter century urban universities have recognized the many challenges facing their cities andhave increased their engagement efforts to address pressing community issues [1]. In the processof expanding their community engagement, universities are providing opportunities to studentsto broaden their education, be involved in real

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Cognitive Skills Development

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Vetria Byrd Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kendall Roark, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent T. Ladd, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

data visualization education. We contend that this unique approach facilitatescritical thinking about the data visualization process [1]. The method utilized, worksheets and ausability survey, was developed by Byrd [2] and was designed to introduce the data visualizationprocess to novice visualizers in a short period of time,Background and Context of the WorkshopWith a goal of training the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars, an annual engagedlearning summer workshop was designed to introduce diverse cohorts of students to data sciencetechniques while providing positive interdisciplinary research team experiences [3]. Themotivation for the workshop in 2019 was to provide an introduction to data science through afocus on critical and