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Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #14522NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation,and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One ResultsDr. Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the Kimmel School and Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Dr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #17294Summary of a 14-Year NSF-Sponsored S-STEM Academic Scholarship andProfessional ProgramDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs an Academic Success and Professional Development program, with an emphasis on transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of

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Jana Lunt, Southern Utah University; John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University

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Paper ID #14427The S-STEM Scholarship: An Integrated Approach to Helping Talented Stu-dents in NeedJana Lunt, Southern Utah University I am an assistant professor of mathematics at Southern Utah University. I serve as the principal inves- tigator for the S-STEM grant at SUU. My research interests include finding ways to increase student understanding in lower-division mathematics classes in order to increase retention in STEM disciplines.John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University Dr. Johnny MacLean has taught geology at Southern Utah University since 2010. He strives to create field-based and integrative learning environments

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Matt Robert Bohm, University of Louisville; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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which represents the spine of the curriculum for the Department of Engineering. The research and teaching interests of Dr. Nagel tend to revolve around engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular, the design conceptualization phase of the design process. He has performed research with the US Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the US Air Force Academy, and he has received grants from the NSF, the EPA, and General Motors Corporation.Prof. Matt Robert Bohm, University of LouisvilleDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is an Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineer- ing at the Georgia

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Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Paper ID #16101What Do Young Makers Learn?Dr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Micah Lande, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering pro- grams at The Polytechnic School in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.Dr. Shawn S Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered electrical engineering and embedded systems design courses, and studies the use of context in

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Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Sally M. Reis, University of Connecticut; Joseph S. Renzulli, University of Connecticut; James C Kaufman, University of Connecticut

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Provost for Academic Affairs and a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology at The University of Connecticut. She holds the Letitia N. Morgan Chair and is well known for her work on academically talented students. She was Principal Investigator for the Na- tional Research Center on the Gifted and Talented for 20 years and has authored or co-authored over 250 articles, books, book chapters, and technical reports. Her administrative responsibilities include all aca- demic programs as well as Honors and Enrichment, Student Success, Career Development, Institutional Research and Analysis, Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and Summer Programs.Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, University of Connecticut

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Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Jeremi S London, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Dr. Brunhaver’s research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding.Dr. Shawn S Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of En- gineering at Arizona State University. He teaches context-centered electrical engineering and embedded systems design

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Greg L. Saylor, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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teaching awards, two Professorships, two national ASEE teaching awards, and is internationally recognized in his primary research field. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting Research and Entrepreneurship Skills in Freshman Engineering Students: A Strategy to Enhance Participation in Graduate and Enrichment ProgramsAbstractThis paper describes the structure, implementation strategy, and early results of an undergraduateNSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Programaimed at: (a) increasing the number of graduating engineers with research and entrepreneurshipexperience, (b) preparing students for the future needs

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Lynn Olson P.E., Boise State University; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Sondra M Miller, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Technology, New Delhi.Dr. Janet Callahan, Boise State University Janet Callahan is the Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Callahan received her Ph.D. in Materials Science, M.S. in Metallurgy, and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Her educational research interests include materials science, freshman engineering programs, math education, and retention and recruitment of STEM majors. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Lessons Learned from S-STEM Transfer Student Scholarship ProgramAbstractThis paper describes how the College of Engineering at Boise State University utilized

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Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Angela Harris, Stanford University

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abilities? • Career Decision Making: What career goals, expectancies, and values do engineering students have? How do these develop and change over time? What career choices do engineering students make for after graduation, and what role(s) does their career and self knowledge play in their decisions?We are using a multi-method approach to answer our research questions. We have alreadyinterviewed engineering faculty, student advisors, and career services staff at our six partnerinstitutions, to help us understand (1) the career resources available to engineering students onthese campuses, (2) the career pathways that these engineering students typically take, and (3)the skills and abilities they believe students need to find

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Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering: 2013 (Special Report NSF 13- 304). Arlington, VA: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/[2] Astin, A. W. (1993). What matters in college? Four critical years revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.[3] Tinto, V. (1993). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.[4] Coleman, J. S. (1988). Social capital in the creation of human capital. American Journal of Sociology, 94, (Supplement: Organizations and Institutions: Sociological and Economic Approaches to the Analysis of Social Structure), S95-S120.[5] Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J

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Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University

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on Education, Vol. 48, No. 3, pp. 462–471, August 2005. 3. R. W. Ives, B. L. Bonney and D. M. Etter, “Effect of Image Compression on Iris Recognition”, IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Ottawa, Canada, May 17—19, 2005. 4. S. Cotter, “Laboratory Exercises for an Undergraduate Biometric Signal Processing Course”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky, June 2010. 5. S. Cotter, “Assessing the Impact of a Biometrics Course on Students’ Digital Signal Processing Knowledge”, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, June 2011. 6. S. Cotter and A. Pease, “Incorporating Biometrics Technology into a Sophomore Level

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Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava, University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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students in Texas. Students accumulate transfer student capital, or knowledge about thetransfer process, at sending institutions (i.e., the place(s) where students begin their degreepaths), receiving institutions (i.e., the final degree-granting institution), and potentially from non-institutional sources. The development of transfer student capital may come from experiencesrelated to learning and study skills, course learning, perceptions of the transfer process, academicadvising and counseling, and experiences with faculty. Upon arriving at the receiving institution,students must adjust to the new environment academically, socially, and psychologically, all ofwhich may influence a variety of educational outcomes. Figure 1

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Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Tania Jarosewich, Censeo Group LLC

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student PSVT:R scores, grades,retention, and progress towards graduation.References 1. Guay, R.B. (1977). Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations. Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN. 2. Maier, P. H. (1994). Raeumliches vorstellungsvermoegen. Frankfurt A.M., Berlin, Bern, New York, Paris, Wien: Lang. 3. Barke, H.D. (1993). Chemical education and spatial ability. Journal of Chemical Engineering, 70(12): 968-971. 4. Sorby, S. A. (2000). Spatial abilities and their relationship to effective learning of 3-D modeling software. Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 64(3), 30-35. 5. Eyal, R. & Tendick, F. (2001). Spatial ability and learning the use of an angled laparoscope in a virtual environment

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Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; David L. Tomasko, The Ohio State University; Rachel Tuttle, The Ohio State University ; Jan Upton, Institutional Research Consultants, Ltd.

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S-STEM project “HumanConnect” is aligned withthe Humanitarian Engineering Scholars (HES) program in the College of Engineering andsupports scholarships of up to 4 full years for academically talented students who demonstratefinancial need, enabling them to enter the STEM workforce or graduate school following STEMdegree completion. Our two main goals are to 1) Positively impact the retention and graduationof Engineering students with financial need and 2) Improve academic performance relative to acontrol group (selected from another scholars’ community, Green Engineering Scholars or GES).In the first year of the award (2013-14), scholarships were granted to a first cohort of 15 students(11 first year and 4 second year). In the second year

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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of the sensor moddule, which includes com mmonly useddsensors such s as RTDDs, thermistorrs, thermoco ouples, opticcal sensors (ooptical interrrupter andreflector)), and proxim mity sensors. Figures 1 and a 2 show tthe Portable PLC Kit witth the basic andsensor modules. m nd Photo of Portable Figure 1. Diagram an P PL LC Kit Layouut (Basic Moodule). Figure F 2. Dia agram and Photo P of Porrtable PLC K Kit Layout (w

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Omaima Almatrafi, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Huzefa Rangwala, George Mason University; Jaime Lester, George Mason University

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that may improve the students’ performanceand help them graduate on time. One possible future work is to identify the bottleneck coursesand investigate the paths that lead to failing or passing them.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported in part by NSF Grant# 1447489. We would like to thank ourinformants for participating in the field studies reported here. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] Pandey, U. K. and Pal, S. (2011), “A Data Mining View on Class Room Teaching Language”, (IJCSI)International Journal of Computer Science Issue, Vol. 8, Issue 2, 277-282, ISSN:1694-0814[2

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Kumer Pial Das, Lamar University; B. D. Daniel, Lamar University; Stefan Andrei, Lamar University; Lawrence Joseph Osborne, Lamar University Computer Science Department

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Paper ID #16560ASCENT - A Program Designed to Support STEM Students through Under-graduate Research and MentoringDr. Kumer Pial Das, Lamar University Dr. Kumer Pial Das is an Associate Professor of Statistics and the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. He is the PI of a S-STEM program funded by NSF.B. D. Daniel, Lamar UniversityDr. Stefan Andrei, Lamar University Stefan Andrei received his B.S. in Computer Science (1994) and M.S. in Computer Science (1995) from Cuza University of Iasi, Romania, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2000) from Hamburg University, Germany. He was

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Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E Liptow, California Polytechnic State University; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jeffrey Boncan Cabanez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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University, San Luis Obispo. He spent the last two years working for an AmeriCorps national service program, CSU STEM VISTA. Here, he implemented programming for an NSF S-STEM grant for an academic learning community of underrep- resented students in mechanical engineering and conducted outreach to K-5 students. Currently, he is one of two CSU STEM VISTA Leaders implementing hands-on learning experiences in STEM throughout the CSU system and supporting a cohort of 15 VISTAs across 11 CSU campuses. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 PEEPS: Cultivating a cohort of supportive engineering students and building a support team for institutional changeAbstractA National

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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mentoring of students, especially women and underrepresented minority students, and her research in the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE Fellow and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Highlights of Over a Decade of University/Community College PartnershipsAbstractIn 2002, an NSF sponsored (# 0123146) S-STEM academic scholarship program for upperdivision engineering and computer science (designated as ENGR) students materialized atArizona State University with about half of the students being transfer students. This directedattention to the need for more support for potential and actual transfer ENGR

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University

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upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1262806. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. Graduate students Mr. Andreas Febrian, Mr. Matthew Cromwell, Mr. Moe Tajvidi,Ms. Maria Manuela, and Mr. Ben Call are acknowledged for their efforts in assisting inmentoring REU students. The project external evaluator Dr. Margaret Lubke is alsoacknowledged for her efforts in conducting independent evaluation of this program.Bibliography[1] Russell, S. H., Hancock, M. P., and McCullough, M., 2007, “The Pipeline: Benefits of Undergraduate Research Experiences,” Science, Vol

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Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State Univeristy; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; John B. Schneider, Washington State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington

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- Non- STAR Non- STAR STAR STARS STAR S STARS S S S Year-to-year retention in N/A N/A 73% 62% N/A N/A Engineering Year-to-year retention at N/A N/A 77% 73% N/A N/A university Average cumulative GPA 2.26 2.34 2.64 2.80 2.74 2.35 Performance in math courses 1.96 1.68 1.85 2.04 2.68 2.35 Performance in

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Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Russell Korte, Colorado State University; Christopher Swan, Tufts University

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. (2010). Rising Above the Gathering Storm, Revisited: Rapidly Approaching Category ByMembers of the 2005 "Rising Above the Gathering Storm" Committee; Prepared for the Presidents of the National Academyof Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.10. National Research Council. (2012). Discipline-Based Education Research: Understanding and Improving Learning inUndergraduate Education. S. R. Singer, N. R. Nielsen, and H. A. Schweingruber, Editors. Committee on the Status,Contributions, and Future Directions of Discipline-Based Education Research, Board on Science Education, Division ofBehavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.11

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Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Xiang Gao, Arizona State University; Bhargav Korrapati, Arizona State University; Vignesh Seetharam, Arizona State University; Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame; Daniel H Robinson, The University of Texas at Austin

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-1044497 and DUE-1323773. We thank Drs. J. Aberle, M. Ardakani, S.Chickamenahalli, R. Ferzli, G. Formicone, S. Goodnick, R. Gorur, O. Hartin, G. Karady, R.Kiehl, Hongwei Mao, B. Matar, S. Ozev, L. Sankar, Donghoon Shin, Meng Tao, C.Tepedelenlioglu, T. Thornton, G. Trichopoulos, D. Vasileska, Chao Wang, Marnie Wong,Hongbin Yu, and Hongyu Yu for using the software in their sections of EEE 202 at ASU. Wethank Y. Astatke for using the software in EEGR 202 at Morgan State University, H. Underwoodand R. Fish for using it in ENGR 236 at Messiah College, J. David Irwin for using it in ELEC2110 at Auburn University, Jennifer Ross and Huihui Zhu for using it in ECPE 41 at Universityof the Pacific, V. Gupta for using it in EE 20234 at the University of Notre

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Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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development framework for feedback on design In Phase 4of this project, we will investigate the impacts of training and expertise in providing feedback ondesign.Bibliography1. Simon, H. A., The sciences of the artificial. MIT press: Cambridge, MA, 1969; Vol. 136.2. ABET Accreditation criteria and supporting documents. http://www.abet.org/accreditation-criteria-policies- documents/.3. NAE, The engineering of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. The National Academic Press: Washington, DC, 2004.4. Diefes­Dux, H. A.; Zawojewski, J. S.; Hjalmarson, M. A.; Cardella, M. E., A framework for analyzing feedback in a formative assessment system for mathematical modeling problems. Journal of Engineering Education 2012, 101 (2

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Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; David H Torres, Purdue University

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participants, including gender, ethnicity/race, international studentstatus, intended major, etc. During the mid-point and Phase 2 administrations, we will collectrelevant information such as GPA, academic major(s) and minor(s), and intended career plans.During all three data collections, we will also ask respondents to report spiritual/religiousorientation, other relevant experiences (e.g., service learning, mission work, community service,volunteer activities, extracurricular activities, co-op/internship/work experiences, conferences,workshops, etc.), and completion of related coursework, certificate programs, etc. Thisinformation will mainly be used to perform within- and across-group comparisons and modelingof the larger quantitative data set, as

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Erin A. Cech, Rice University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Tom J Waidzunas, Temple University

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learning [2-6]. Failure to createan inclusive environment for minority students affects both minority and majority students, andthere is compelling evidence that diversity among students and faculty is crucially important tothe intellectual and social development of all students [7-9]. The benefits of diversity extendwell beyond the university years: research suggests that improving diversity in a workforce canhave positive effects on innovation and productivity [10]. Given the need to increase our STEMworkforce to remain competitive in a global economy, efforts must be made to attract and retaintalented individuals to STEM disciplines and professions. To this end, increasing diversity inScience and Engineering (S&E) has become a national

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Sadegh Davari, University of Houston, Clear Lake; Nathanial David Wiggins, San Jacinto College; Krishani Abeysekera, University of Houston, Clear Lake; Sharon P Hall, University of Houston, Clear Lake

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and Computing Students” (Washington, D.C., 2012)4. Davari, S., Abeysekera, K. and Yue, K., “Building STEM Awareness through Programming Competition”, the Fourth Annual Texas Engineering and Technology Consortium Best Practices Conference, Austin, February 11- 12, 20095. Abeysekera, K., Davari, S., Yue, K., Brown, E., Kent, M., Betts, P., & Meeks, J., Success through Academic Recognition (STAR): Sustaining and Expanding UHCL and SJC TWD Computer Science Scholar Program, the third annual Texas Engineering and Technology Consortium Best Practices Conference, Dallas, Feb. 28, 2008, pp 7-9. www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=8828378A-D358-8867-5E14BDC65C9860B96. Abeysekera, K., Zhang, T., Perkins-Hall, S

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Emad Habib, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; David G Tarboton, Utah State University; Matthew Wayne Deshotel, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; David J Farnham, Columbia University

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include:intermediate feedback to students to facilitate successful progress; use of screencasts to illustratecomplex operations; rubrics for students; instructor support in terms of key solutions andsupporting material; and templates for data analysis and advances statistical/modeling tasks.AcknowledgmentThe authors acknowledge the support provided to this study by the National ScienceFoundation's Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (TUES) program under Collaborative Award No. 1122898 (Type II).Bibliography1. Tarboton, D. G., J. S. Horsburgh, D. R. Maidment, T. Whiteaker, I. Zaslavsky, M. Piasecki, J. Goodall, D.Valentine and T. Whitenack, (2009), "Development of a Community Hydrologic Information

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Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeanne Hubelbank PhD, Independent Program Evaluator; Jared Quinn, Overlook Middle School; Thomas Andrew Oliva, Worcester Public Schools; Marsha W Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Step 3 Communicate the Develop Solution(s) Design Solution(s) Process Step 6 Step 4 Evaluate Select Best Solution(s) Solution(s) Step 5 Construct Prototype Figure 2. The steps of the engineering design process. Note that each step can also cycle back to