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Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University; Charles Pringle, Central Washington University

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Materials

(if any) inspections is required.Part three was titled, “Defining Aspects of the Cost of Part Maintenance/Inspection/Regulation”.First, a classic Life Cycle Analysis is done on the part and material. Then all related‘stakeholders’ (e.g. owners, regulators) of this part/material are identified. Thirdly, students areasked to find out how the various stakeholders interact when a failure occurs (e.g. legal, fiscal).Finally, students are asked to discuss the real ‘costs’ related to the part/material/system failure.The last part concentrates on failure prevention and is titled, “Prevention of System andStructures Failures, and Related Costs”. Students are asked to create a sustainable maintenanceand inspection plan for their system or structure

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions III: Writing as Social–Technical Integration

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Megan McKittrick, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Daniel Richards, Old Dominion University; Julia Romberger

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

createhigh quality assignments and associated rubrics that will foster better integration of writing intothe undergraduate, upper-class curriculum. The QEP initiative has two main programs: facultyworkshops and funding for projects aimed at enhancing student writing. The RGS-infused heuristic we develop here stemmed from funding from this QEPprogram, specifically for the development of a faculty learning community, which was part of alarger “Improving Disciplinary Writing” Action Project grant funded by this midsize researchinstitution’s (MRI) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). One way disciplinary writing and genrecan be explored is through faculty learning communities, or intentional groups of (ofteninterdisciplinary) faculty seeking to

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity, International Forum

together was highlyrecommended. The participants were able to share challenges that they were experiencingregarding approaches to career advancement at their home institutions, and as a group they tooktime to develop solutions. They also discussed ways that their international experience inspiredtheir desire to increase collaborations, both in the U.S. and abroad.The data from this project, the scarcity of women from underrepresented groups in facultypositions, and the fact that building an international reputation for scholarly activity is requiredfor faculty advancement, suggest that an intervention that includes international engagementcould assist women of color with developing a stronger global network. Our university decidedto develop a plan

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Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Adam Blake Baker, University of Michigan; Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Steve J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

in engineering and developing a betterunderstanding of their experiences and motivations as compared to direct-pathway students,those students who begin a PhD shortly after completing their undergraduate degree. This paperfocuses on the findings of this first survey phase, specifically findings related to describingreturners’ past work and education experiences, their processes for deciding to pursue a PhD andselecting an institution, information about their PhD programs, and their plans upon completingthe degree. We aim to use findings from our study to inform efforts to better recruit graduatereturners, support these students throughout their academic careers, and learn more to betterutilize their unique skills and perspectives within both

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Hands-on Projects and Spatial Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University; Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

Freeman, Northeastern University Susan Freeman, is a member of Northeastern University’s Gateway Team, a group of teaching faculty expressly devoted to the first-year Engineering Program at Northeastern University. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice-oriented mission of Northeastern University.Dr. B. Kris Jaeger, Northeastern University Beverly Kris Jaeger, PhD is on the full-time faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University teaching Simulation Modeling and Analysis, Facilities Planning, and Human-Machine Systems. She has also been an

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico University; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez Ph.D., Columbus State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

tailored the IEEE/ACM guidelines for ITprograms to the local needs, following a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan thataddressed the eight General Criteria and the Program Criteria established by the EngineeringTechnology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. In October of 2014, the IET wasaccredited by the ETAC Commission of ABET, with the next comprehensive review beingscheduled by 2019. This paper describes the accreditation process for the IET program atNorthern New Mexico College from its conception to accreditation. Index TermsABET, Accreditation, Information Engineering Technology, Student Outcomes.1. IntroductionFounded in 1909 as the “Spanish American Normal School at New Mexico,” Northern

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University; Braden T. Smith, Mississippi State University

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Materials

Page 26.832.2designation. An eight year period (2007 through 2014) is considered, where the lead authortaught CE 3313 seven times with a total enrollment of 439 (some applicable information is alsoprovided about 2015 planned panel activities). The course is taught once per year in the spring.It should be understood that the need to emphasize writing and presentation skills to engineeringstudents is not a new concept, though it is very important as expressed in the references thatfollow. It should also be noted that, as discussed in these references, providing exposure towriting and presenting without sacrificing technical content is challenging. The panels conceptspresented herein provide presentation skills without decreasing technical

Conference Session

Making in Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #13724Academic Maker Spaces and Engineering DesignDr. Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University Vincent Wilczynski is the Deputy Dean of the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science and the James S. Tyler Director of the Yale Center for Engineering Innovation & Design. As the Deputy Dean, he helps plan and implement all academic initiatives at the School. In addition, he manages the School’s teaching and research resources and facilities. As the James S. Tyler Director of the Center for Engineer- ing Innovation & Design he leads the School’s efforts to promote collaboration, creativity, design and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Tactical Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Rogers, The Ohio State University; Richard J. Freuler, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

three years of engineering or business courses supplemented with a year of IBE cohort courses spread over the four years. The program requires a fifth year for students wishing to earn a BS in engineering or a BA in a business specialization. Some additional characteristics include: o Students acquire proficiency in a foreign language and encouraged to study abroad o Summer industrial internships are mandatory o Program culminates with a comprehensive senior capstone design project focused on entrepreneurship that incorporates marketing, strategic planning, and competitive analysis, along with product, process, and system design issues

Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

andfinancial statements if they choose to complete a minor in business/ liberal arts. Students wouldhave limited exposure to these topics if they completed an engineering entrepreneurship minor.All of the industrial engineering students at Penn State must complete either macroeconomics ormicroeconomics as part of their general education course work in their freshman or sophomoreyear. Page 26.191.2Simply adding additional lecture material in the engineering economy course to cover the linkbetween engineering economic decisions and business planning, financial statements, financialaccounting, and stock value was only one part of addressing the needs of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Janel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Rod Harris; Matthew L. Cole, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

of diversity, SOAR-based strategy, and teamwork to strategic planning, and organization development and change. Page 26.247.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Assessing the Ethical Development of Students in an Undergraduate Civil Engineering Course using a Standardized Instrument1. AbstractABET requires “an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility” but insuringstudents obtain these outcomes is program specific. Many programs struggle with how to includeethics in a robust technical curriculum. Consequently

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Evaluating Student Behaviors and Attitudes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sipes, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #12796Assessment of the Rose-Hulman Leadership AcademyMr. Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Philip Brown is a PhD candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, and was part of the Rising Engineering Education Faculty Fellowship program at Rose-Hulman in the Fall of 2014.Dr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assess- ment & Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her research areas include technical

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.  Reviewing architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.  Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting graphical representations of energy data, using generic as well as application-specific engineering software.  Performing energy modeling and validating results with appropriate measurements.  Making recommendations regarding energy fuel selection.  Preparing feasibility reports and other technical documentation.  Page 26.357.2 Promoting awareness

Conference Session

Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G. Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

, fundamental understanding of the characteristics of a successfulprogram is lacking. In addition, longitudinal tracking of participants that evaluate the influenceof the experience on their long-term plans is lacking. In this paper we describe and evaluate our9-year experience with a 10-week summer undergraduate program.MethodsOverall Program Description Page 26.695.5   From 2006 - 2014, a research university in the U.S. Midwest (Illnois Institute ofTechnology) has delivered a 10-week, summer engineering Research Experience forUndergraduate (REU) program. The program focuses on engineering research in theunderstanding and treatment of diabetes and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11309Exploring Military Veteran Students’ Pathways in Engineering EducationDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D.in Educational Research and

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

reviewed the existing building as a case study. This included review of the building program, building code and zoning requirements and a conceptual review of the structural, HVAC and electrical systems including loads, system type and overall layout of each system. The industrial representative provided the building program, building plans, elevations and some building details that describe the existing building. This information is intended to be general in nature and can be scrubbed of any proprietary information prior to its delivery. The students through this review solidify their understanding of how the current building meets its design requirements.  Students divided into small groups to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Macklin, University of Maryland, College Park; Kylie Goodell King, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

weeks of interaction with a team of (program name) students 400-600 hours of consulting services from the student team Innovative recommendations to an identified organizational challenge Support from (university) faculty and staff included a dedicated process expert for the duration of the project.Key Project Dates Project Start: 01/28/2015 Action Plan: 02/18/2015 Status Update: 03/25/2015 Preliminary Results: 04/22/2015 Final Presentations: 05/07/2015 Page 26.13.10Requests and Notes: Major Requirements: List requested majors Other Requests: List any other requestsAPPROVALSPrepared By

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen L. Jones PE, South Dakota State University

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Civil Engineering

. Page 26.67.5 Level 1 Below Expectations Level 2 Meets Expectations Level 3 Exceeds Expectations Uses unsafe and/or risky procedures Observes occasional unsafe laboratory Observes established laboratory safety plan and procedures procedures Does not develop a systematic plan of data gathering; Development of experimental plan does not Formulates an experimental plan of data

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris M. Girgis, Central State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

instructional strategyincluded soft scaffolding with a plan of alternating between “scaffold” and “no scaffold” asnecessary. Research results showed positive student feedback and notable progress in problem-solving activities. Survey responses by participating students showed positive impact of thescaffolding strategy. Also, the students expressed strong interest to further improve theirproblem-solving skills through similar future sessions. The scaffolding case study requiredextensive planning and preparation for the class sessions. In addition, the instructor consideredthe dynamics of non-cognitive factors especially for minorities and small class size. Effectiveinstruction at HBCUs requires more of these pre-planned case studies and/or mini-projects

Conference Session

Mobile and Emerging Technologies in Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Construction

, industrial/petroleum, transportation,hazardous waste and telecommunications. Respondents were also asked to classify themselvesas either general contractors, specialty contractors or subcontractors, and to indicate the size oftheir company. Three questions were asked regarding their desire to have constructionmanagement graduates who could sketch a plan or elevation, a plan and elevation inorthographic projection, and a 3-dimensional object in isometric or perspective projection.The main body of the questionnaire asked respondents to indicate their desire to havebaccalaureate graduates who had graphic communication abilities with 16 drawing types asindicated in Figure 2. Respondents were also given the opportunity to add other drawing types

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Engineering Technology

Industrial Engineering Technology Curriculum RemappingAbstractIndustrial Engineering Technology curriculum generally provides wide spread knowledge inproblem solving, management of resources, and process planning. This paper remaps a typicalIndustrial Engineering Technology curriculum to align it with the four pillars of manufacturingknowledge (as identified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers). A case study approach isused to take the courses of an Industrial Engineering Technology program, and develop an as-iscurriculum map. After that, a gap analysis is performed against the four pillars of manufacturingknowledge. The gap analysis is used to suggest modifications to the Industrial EngineeringTechnology curriculum, including addition of

Conference Session

Learning Through Service

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Sherry Levin, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

studentsand was well known by some faculty. The program gained some traction with the introduction ofa new STEM Coordinator who provided much needed administrative support. Additionally theCommunity Based STEM Program supported the mission and vision of a new College-widestrategic plan that set as one of its goals “to create a boundaryless learning environment andempowering student experience.”In its implementation, the program coordinators encountered many challenges that includedlittle, if any existing network to build on for community programs, constraints in curriculum,overcommitted faculty and lack of administrative support; however, after two years the programsaw some success. It saw improved relations with community partners that led

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Gautam Akiwate, University of California, San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods

formulating group and individualaction plans. The paper reports self-assessment and team-assessment using the instrument. The samplesize consists of 86 software engineering students of a junior class of a computer engineeringundergraduate program. The analysis includes “egoless” behavior of the class based on self-assessmentand team-assessment, as well as their correlation with determinants like gender, semester and cumulativegrade point averages (SGPA and CGPA).The next section discusses the background behind the problem of productivity in software organizationsfollowed by the research design of our experiment leading to analysis of the results and ending withconcluding remarks.BackgroundIn 1993, Potts claimed that ‘all the real problems in software

Conference Session

Circuits and Systems Education 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nesreen Alsbou, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University

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Electrical and Computer

circuit and describe the overall functionality of theselected circuit.For the second deliverable, the teams provide an alternative design solution along with anexplanation comparing the advantages and disadvantages of the original design to their alternatesolution. Obviously, the alternative design must meet the customer’s needs. The company thencompiles a product proposal, which includes a bill of materials, cost analysis (including labor ina break-even analysis based on monthly production), circuit design and simulation, testing plan,layout of PCB and packaging schematic, and delivery time. Additionally, a prototype of thedesign must be built and tested according to the test plan. The students are asked to build theircircuit using a breadboard

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University; Gloria Childress Townsend, DePauw University; Dawn Laux, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

involve considerable planning by volunteers. Because the goal is toenable as many female students to attend as possible, the costs are minimal. For locations with astudent chapter of the ACM-W, The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Council onWomen in Computing1, members help with the planning and implementation of the event.Many businesses who are interested in hiring female students with computing experience havean opportunity to serve as a sponsor. The cost of sponsorship, depending upon the level ofsupport, may include one or more complimentary registrations for company representatives, anumber of scholarships for students to defray most of their costs of attending the regional event,recognition of their support on various media, and

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose E. Sanchez P.E., Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

hydraulic engineering. Research is conducted primarily in Vicksburg, Miss., with one field location in Duck, NC. As director, Sanchez leads a team of more than 200 researchers, support staff and contractors. He is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating a multi-million dollar research program; developing new and strate- gic research program areas in coastal and hydraulics; and managing physical facilities with a total area of 1.5 million square feet. Ongoing projects range from design guidance to three-dimensional numerical models to produce cutting-edge products for successful coastal and inland water resources management. Prior to his current position, S´anchez served as chief of Asset Management

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Management

theselection of the product being manufactured in the transparent factory and the site’s potentialattractiveness in enticing prospective and current customers.The reason for this minor revision is to broaden students’ view from a manufacturing/engineering system design perspective to a higher level of business/marketing/brandingperspective for engineering operations. The following statements show the basic requirementsfor this transparent factory design project. “Adopt project management principles to this term project that involves in the planning and development of a plan for building a transparent plant in the area for a Page 26.1690.4

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Jansen Perry, Baylor University; Emily M Hunter, Baylor University; Steven C. Currall, University of California, Davis; Ed Frauenheim, The Great Place to Work Institute

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Engineering Management

leading the Alliance, it assisted in the launch of over 160 technology start-up companies, which raised in excess of $300,000,000 in equity capital. Currall also founded the Rice University Business Plan c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Paper ID #11561 Competition, which involved the largest number of competing universities (36) and richest prize money ($325,000) of any graduate student business plan competition in the world. Currall received Stanford University’s Price Foundation Innovative Entrepreneurship Educator Award, Ernst & Young’s regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award R

Conference Session

Novel Student Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Esther W. Gomez, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Manish Kumar, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

plans and outcomes, were also obtained. Results indicatedinvolvement in presentations and publications as well as moderate to high ratings of core REUexperiences.A key finding from the study is the clarifying role the REU program played in facilitatingstudents’ graduate school plans; results support REU programs as a refining experience ratherthan a prompting experience for graduate school outcomes. Qualitative analysis of studentinterview data revealed a perceived significant benefit of working collaboratively with otherstudents while engaged in the research experience and an increased and improved understandingof the nature of research. Qualitative analysis of faculty mentor interview data corroborated theperceived benefits of student pairing

Conference Session

Supporting Diversity through Co-curricular Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfen Li, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Danielle Jamie Mai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Elizabeth Horstman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Students for the Academic Job Market through a Training Program Inspired by Peer ReviewIntroduction The existence of a gender gap in the STEM fields is very prevalent across universities inthe United States1. According to data collected by the National Science Foundation, from 2002-2012 roughly 40% of doctoral degrees in STEM fields were conferred to women, yet in 2010,women accounted for only 27% of tenure-track assistant professorships in engineering.2 Thislowered representation of women in upper divisions of academia is not due to a lack of interest.The Royal Society of Chemistry in London found in a 2006 survey that 70% of first year femalestudents planned to be in a research career, yet only 37% had that goal by their third