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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Eric C Pappas, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University

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- neering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she con- ducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). Dr. Barrella has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. She is currently engaged in course development and instruction for the junior design sequence and the freshman design experience, along with coordinating junior capstone at JMU. In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Carrico, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE P.E., Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #12518Supporting Students’ Plans for STEM Careers: How Prepared are HighSchool Educators in Appalachia to Help?Dr. Cheryl Carrico, Virginia Tech Cheryl Carrico is a Postdoctoral Research faculty member for Virginia Tech. Her current research fo- cus relates to STEM career pathways (K-12 through early career) and conceptual understanding of core engineering principles. Prior to her current role, Dr. Carrico spent over 25 years in the aerospace in- dustry conducting and leading R&D, design engineering, and project management for composite aircraft components. Dr. Carrico received her B.S. in chemical engineering

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NSF Grantees: Learning Tools (Hands On)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Blake Herren, University of Oklahoma; Nyree Mason; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma

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settings.Prof. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering of University of Oklahoma. His research interest include product family design, advanced material and engineering education. He is interested in motivation of engineering students, peer-to-peer learning, flat learning environments, technology assisted engineering education and experiential learning. He is the coordinator of the industry sponsored capstone from at his school and is the advisor of OU’s FSAE team.Prof. Yingtao Liu, University of Oklahoma Dr. Yingtao Liu is an assistant professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Praveen Kumar Sekhar, Washington State University, Vancouver

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laboratory course will be shared. Inaddition, the students’ perspectives of writing transfer from FYC to the introductory engineeringlaboratory course will be discussed.1. IntroductionIn spite of the emphasis engineering practitioners place on communication, surveys of employersand alumni continue to show low satisfaction with the writing preparation engineering studentsreceive1,2. Often, students in the engineering program express enjoying hands-on activities, suchas engineering labs or capstone projects; however, they dislike writing lab reports or projectreports. Many studies report that engineering students struggle with writing in engineeringprograms. There are ongoing research efforts addressing the need for efficient writing skills.Conrad et

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Paper ID #6142Enhancing Peer-Learning Using Smart DevicesProf. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Dr. Siddique is currently a professor at the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering of Uni- versity of Oklahoma. His research interests are in areas of product design, product platform design, and engineering education. He is the faculty advisor of the Sooner Racing Team (FSAE) and coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Capstone program.Dr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee UniversityDr. Gul E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. G¨ul E. Okudan Kremer is an associate professor of Engineering

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashland O. Brown P.E., University of the Pacific; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Kristin L. Wood, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Vladimir A. Labay, Gonzaga University; Ismail I. Orabi, University of New Haven; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf; Alexis Pham, University of the Pacific; Krystian Zimowski, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin Taylor, University of the Pacific

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development of empirical testing methods using similitude-based approaches. This approach provides significant potential for increasing the efficiency of the design process through a reduction in required full-scale testing and an expansion of the projected performance profiles using empirically-based prediction techniques. Wood’s research also includes the development of robotic ground and air vehicle systems using innovative conceptual design techniques for current technology implementations, as well as futuristic projections, applied in the framework of a senior capstone design course. Page 25.752.2

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NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rafal Jonczyk, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland, and Pennsylvania State University; Yushuang Liu, Pennsylvania State University; Danielle S. Dickson, Pennsylvania State University ; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Janet van Hell, Pennsylvania State University

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the extent to which creative ideation may be modulated by prior knowledge and training.Ms. Yushuang Liu, The Pennsylvania State University Yushuang Liu is a graduate student in Psychology and Language Science at Penn State. She is generally interested in natural speech processing using electroencephalogram. She has been actively involved in creativity projects examining how to facilitate divergent thinking abilities in engineering students.Dr. Danielle S. Dickson, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Dickson received her a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016 with a dissertation examining the memory system’s representation of numerical information, using behavioral and electrophysiological

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NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Valerie A. Carr, San Jose State University; Morris E. Jones Jr., San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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, and graphs, and to use related algorithms to solve social science problems.● ENGR 122. Data Technology introduces students to R with an emphasis on data frames and data analysis. Content includes basic statistics, linear and non-linear curve fitting, clustering, natural language processing, neural networks, databases, Structured Query Language (SQL), and data cleaning and management.● ENGR 195E. As a capstone project course, students apply computing skills acquired in the minor to solving problems or generating insights in their chosen area of study. Students work in self-selected teams and define their own project topics.Student ProfileA demographic profile of students enrolled in ENGR 120 (the first course in the minor) andENGR 195E

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Komal Rohidas Sonavane

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Paper ID #41936Board 304: Improving Engineering Mechanics Self-efficacy by Focusing onAbstracting the Physical World as a Precursor to AnalysisDr. Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University Professor of Civil EngineeringDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the past editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects include studies of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech

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as a project management consultant. Her research contributes to the advancement of labor and personnel issues in engineering broadly and specifically in the construction industry through two research areas: untangling the complex relationship between activities people become involved in — operationalized as engagement — and the technical and professional out- comes gained — operationalized as competencies. The broader impact of this work lies in achieving and sustaining productive, diverse and inclusive project organizations composed of engaged, competent peo- ple. Dr. Simmons’ research is supported by awards from NSF, including a CAREER award. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (www.denisersimmons.com), which

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Rachel Roberts, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington- Seattle

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Washington Rachel completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Wyoming in International Studies and Span- ish, spending a semester in Guatemala interviewing business owners and local residents in Antigua as part of a project to understand conflicts over the growing ecotourism industry. She has worked with the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington on projects focusing on social ac- ceptability of biofuels, engaging stakeholders in forest management issues, and surveys on public values of cultural ecosystem services.Dr. Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington Dr. Allendoerfer is a Research Scientist in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington.Ms. Mee Joo

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri, Columbia; Fan Yu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Lisa Y. Flores, University of Missouri, Columbia

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in their ability to learna particular course’s material and their confidence in the instructor’s ability to teach thematerial. The paper is part of an overall larger project investigating if changes inteaching practices can change student self-efficacy in engineering [1]. Therefore, thefollowing gives a background on self-efficacy, and relates it to students’ confidence intheir learning and to their instructors’ teaching. Also, the following explains howteaching practices can influence students’ confidence. Self-efficacy theory, which has a significant impact on how students view theirown abilities as learners, emphasizes that people’s confidence in performing a certaintask depends on four types of experience: previous success

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Moaveni, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Karen C. Chou, Northwestern University

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of Beams B3A and B3Bmust be coped to meet the top-of-steel-elevation requirement, often specified in design. Thisspecific refers to the necessity to have the top face of the beams and the top face of the girders onthe same elevation so that roof deck and floor decks can be placed on them. From the authors’teaching experience, the coping detail in particular, is difficult for students to comprehend from2-D sketches.One way to remedy this problem is to take students to actual construction sites. Although this is agood approach, it is a major challenge to find construction projects that are nearby and installingconnections that coincides with the topic being taught at the time. Additionally, liability issuesmay also arise and prevent the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico PE, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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initiatives in southwest Virginia.Mr. Matthew Arnold Boynton PE, Virginia TechDr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia TechDr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Dr. Marie C. Paretti is an associate professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication and teamwork in engineering, design education, and engineering identity. She was awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses nationwide, and is co-PI. Her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, the effects of curriculum on design cognition, the effects of differing design pedagogies on

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Roy B. Clariana, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #41371Board 428: Work in Progress: An Open Educational Resource to ImproveArchitectural Engineering Students Conceptual Knowledge When Writing-to-Learn:Investigation 1Dr. Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Pre-Major Freshmen. He is the recipient of several teaching awards both within Penn State and Nationally. Ryan’s research centers on technology for teaching, capstones

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus); Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Brian Yoder; Rocio C Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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represent the content that is covered on the general part of thefundamentals of engineering exam and therefore, represent core content knowledge required ofmost engineering disciplines. We chose to structure the second level VCPs around course areasrather than cross-curricular pedagogical themes (e. g., project-based instruction, teaming andcooperative learning, teaching thorough design, service learning) because we believe that facultymembers would be more interested and committed to “their courses” and that communitieswould develop more naturally. We did not include the first-year course and the capstone coursebecause these typically utilize many of the research-based instructional approaches that we aretrying to get adopted in the other parts of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stacey L. Vaziri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liesl M. Baum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marlena McGlothlin Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Phyllis Leary Newbill, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matt R. Bohm, Florida Polytechnic University; Hannah Ingram, Florida Polytechnic University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University

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effects of systems modeling paradigms with respect to design outcomes and systems thinking and understanding. While at UofL, Bohm was primarily responsible for overseeing the Mechanical Engineering Department’s capstone design program. Prior to his position at UofL, Bohm was a visiting researcher at Oregon State University (OSU) after completing his PhD at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) in 2009. While at S&T, Bohm was also a Lecturer for the Department of Interdisciplinary Engineering and was responsible for coordinating and teaching design and mechanics related courses.Mrs. Hannah Ingram, Florida Polytechnic UniversityDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Samuel Enrique Blair, Texas A&M University; Henry David Banks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University

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© American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Conferencetools. Interactions with friends, classes, projects, and other staff and instructors have also beenshown to aid in student involvement within the space [6]. Reoccurring tools such as the 3Dprinter and computer stations were also often identified as "gateway" tools that could aid in theearly introduction of the students into the space [11]. Knowing the importance of tools and theirinteractions can help create a pathway for students to enter the space and become morecomfortable with tools in the future [11, 12]. The approach taken here, which looks for ways tobetter engage students within the makerspace by understanding their interactions with

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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engineering work [6] - [8], often touching on such aspects briefly inintroductory or capstone courses, if at all [9]. There is increasing interest in helping engineeringstudents develop socially engaged engineering skills, but instructors must be supported inaddressing potential challenges in doing so effectively, including time constraints, perceiveddisconnects between social dimensions and technical course content, and a need for additionaltools, resources, and training for integrating socially engaged engineering into their courses [10]- [12].The Center for Socially Engaged Engineering and Design (C-SED) in the University ofMichigan College of Engineering offers a number of resources to help advance the developmentof socially engaged thinking and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William J. Palm IV, Roger Williams University; Nicole Martino, Roger Williams University; Benjamin D McPheron, Roger Williams University

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Paper ID #20014STILAS: STEM Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Scholars in Biology,Marine Biology, and EngineeringDr. William J. Palm IV, Roger Williams University William Palm is Assistant Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where he teaches Engi- neering Graphics and Design, Computer Applications for Engineering, Machine Design, Manufacturing and Assembly, Biomechanics, and Capstone Design. He previously worked as a product design engineer and consultant and taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Boston University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and is licensed as a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, Utah State University

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-Line Role Playing Game Style Grading in a Project Based Software Engineering Technology Capstone Sequence, in 2011 Asee Annual Conference & Exposition. 2011.8. Mitre-Hernandez, H.A., et al., Decreasing Rework in Video Games Development from a Software Engineering Perspective, in Trends and Applications in Software Engineering, J. Mejia, et al., Editors. 2016. p. 295-304.9. Murphy-Hill, E., T. Zimmermann, and N. Nagappan, Cowboys, Ankle Sprains, and Keepers of Quality: How Is Video Game Development Different from Software Development? 36th International Conference on Software Engineering (Icse 2014), 2014: p. 1-11.10. Musil, J., et al., Improving Video Game Development: Facilitating Heterogeneous

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra J. Groen-McCall, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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and the ways in which this identity is influenced by students’ academic relationships, events, and expe- riences. Dr. McCall holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Research in SEAD Education at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Paper ID #10505A Flat Learning Environment - Learning To Solve Ill-Structured ProblemsProf. Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma Zahed Siddique is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. His research interests are in areas of product design, product platform design, and engineering education. He is in- terested in peer-to-peer learning, technology enhanced education, motivation, and game-based learning for engineering. He is the faculty advisor of the Sooner Racing Team (FSAE) and coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program.Dr. Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee UniversityDr. Gul E. Okudan

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Ismail I. Orabi, University of New Haven; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific; Brock Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Christopher Allen Wejmar, University of the Pacific; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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has taught undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, air-conditioning, dynamics, and senior capstone design.Prof. Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific Dr. Jiancheng Liu is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Liu’s research experience and teaching interest have been in the areas of machine design and manu- facturing engineering, with specific focuses on CNC machine tool design, mechanical micro machining, cutting process, flexible manufacturing system automation, sensing and control technology, and intelligent CAM technology. With his many years’ experience in industry and universities, Dr. Liu has published over 80 technical

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn A. Nichol, Rice University; Alice Chow, Rice University; Carrie Obenland, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement ; Carolina Avendano, Rice University

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underserved elementary schools to promote STEM literacy, and provided in school STEM training for both teachers and students. She began her career at Rice in 2010 as a post-doctoral research fellow and then project manager in the Colvin labs. She joined the office of STEM engagement at the beginning of 2015 as Director of Programs and Operations. In her role Carolina is responsible for overseeing the program operations and the research efforts for the RSTEM group. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Nanotechnology Research Experience for Teachers Enhancing STEM EducationAbstractTeachers serve a vital role in improving the nation’s STEM education and

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific

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entitled Improving Learning for Undergraduate Engineering Programs using Finite Element Learning Modules. This is a joint collaboration award with the University of Texas, in Austin. He has authored approxi- mately 50 papers with over 20 using finite element learning modules in undergraduate engineering. He was the PI for the initial four year, NSF CCI grant entitled The Finite Element Method Exercises for Use in Undergraduate Engineering Programs.Dr. Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin Dr. Richard H. Crawford is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and is the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow No. 3. He is also Director of the Design Projects program in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C Tetrick, Washington State University; John B. Schneider, Washington State University; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

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, Washington State University Charles (Chuck) Pezeshki is the Director of the Industrial Design Clinic in the School of MME at Wash- ington State University. The Industrial Design Clinic is the primary capstone vehicle for the School and focuses on industrially sponsored projects with hard deliverables that students must complete for gradua- tion. His research area is in knowledge construction as a function of social/relational organization. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Measuring the Factors Associated with Student Persistence in the Washington State STARS ProgramAbstractAs the state of Washington continues to face a shortage of qualified workers needed to fill

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ahmad Farooq, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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and ability to teach course content. Instead, the SPVEL connects students’ 1)appreciation for laboratory discipline content and relevance to their career aspirations, 2)engineering role identity development as a function of participation within the lab, and studentsociocultural identities (race, ethnicity, and gender).Research QuestionSPVEL was used to answer two research questions. How do student’s sociocultural identitycharacteristics relate to their perceptions of value in a virtual engineering lab? How are students’perceptions of virtual lab value related to the sociocultural identities and lab report grades?Research Methodology and EnvironmentThis study was conducted in a capstone senior Mechanical and Aerospace engineering