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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research-to-Practice: Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Dr. Cathy Maltbie is a Research Associate at the University of Cincinnati with a joint appointment with the Evaluation Services Center and the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Doctorate in Educational Foundations. Her research areas include evaluation, cognitive and social aspects of educational environments, and STEM education from pre-K through graduate school. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Best Practice for Incorporating STEM into Rural Schools: Train and Invest in Teacher LeadersAbstractDespite the fact that more than one-fifth of all public school students attend

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Graduate Studies Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Oz, Salt Lake Community College; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Brandon Lewis Walker; Christopher F. Thompson, Salt Lake Community College

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. Each filter would have its own nutrient solution bath to ensurethe stability of the cultures.As shown above, when an undergraduate chemical engineering student was introduced toongoing VOC research, it motivated her to want to design a new experiment to furtherunderstand if there are more efficient ways to contain VOCs. Perhaps if a major-specificundergraduate research-exposure course is included early on in the freshman and sophomoreyears, a course where students are dedicated to exploring a research topic of interest, such asVOCs, then students may want to pursue graduate school.Student Surveys:To study the impact of research and student involvement in studies outside the regular coursework a few surveys were performed. In addition to the

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Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of automation, control, and automated system integration. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Research Projects and Lessons Learned from Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Automated System DesignAbstractAutomated systems affect the way we do things and impact our daily lives. Designing andbuilding automated systems is complex and requires an integrated skill set. The knowledgeneeded cuts across multiple disciplines of mechanical engineering, control/electrical engineering,and manufacturing engineering. U.S. manufacturers are

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Best of DEED

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Emily A. Waterman, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #16011The Prototype for X (PFX) Framework: Assessing Its Impact on Students’Prototyping AwarenessMs. Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Jessica Menold is a third-year graduate student interested in entrepreneurship and the design process. She is currently conducting her graduate research with Dr. Kathryn Jablokow and Dr. Timothy Simpson on a project devoted to understanding how prototyping processes affect product design. Jessica is interested in exploring how a structured prototyping methodology, Prototype for X, could increase the end design’s desirability, feasibility, and

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Milana Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Karen Andrea Canon-Rubio, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary

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Paper ID #15980Design, Implementation, and Outcomes of a Comprehensive Professional De-velopment Program for Post-Graduate Studies in EngineeringProf. Laleh Behjat Dr. Laleh Behjat is an associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary. Her research interests include designing computer chips, electronic design automation and developing software for computer hardware. She has won several awards for her work on the development of software tools for computer engineering. In addition, Dr. Behjat has a passion for increasing the statues of women in Science, technology

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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the norms and values of the research community. Even if the participants’ first drafts werechanged significantly after feedback from a trusted mentor or advisor, this demonstrates anaspect of discourse enculturation.Viewed through academic literacies theory, the narratives employed by these graduate studentsare meant to strongly align with disciplinary values and norms in order to argue most effectivelyfor the merit of the research proposals. The graduate students are practicing their academicliteracy through the use of both disciplinary language and jargon and the types of activities thatthey perceive best demonstrate the intellectual merits and broader impacts of their researchproposals.The distribution of themes across the broad

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary G. Noonan, Merrimack College; Marc Veletzos, Merrimack College; Cynthia Baker McGowan, Merrimack College; Maureen Walsh Sakakeeny P.E., Merrimack College

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, Tutoring, and Mentoring (ATM) program was designed andlaunched. Each year, the FS2 leadership team selects peer mentors (one for each cohort of 15freshmen) from top performing, upper-division students in engineering and CS. The peermentors reach out to their cohorts to meet several times a semester. These peer mentors helpnew students build their aspirations and academic confidence by welcoming and orienting themto the campus and its culture, and sharing with them their own academic/personal experiencesand coping strategies.Faculty and peer mentoring are best practices as recognized by the National Research Council,especially for first-generation students and groups underrepresented in STEM.12 The closepersonal relationship that develops between

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Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

research as it relates totechnology and engineering education and the contribution of this model to understandingstudent attitudes in the domain of engineering and design thinking. While collaborative learningis important the present research is an opportunity to assess its impact on students beyond theacquisition of new knowledge.Introduction Collaboration is frequently listed among skills required for graduates to succeed in the21 century workforce. Engineering standards include developing “an ability to function on stmultidisciplinary teams” as well as “an ability to communicate effectively.” Active learningapproaches, including collaborative learning practices, foster student engagement and learningthat is better aligned with the

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Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Clinkscales Verdell, Mississippi State University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Vemitra White Alexander, Mississippi State University

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Minorities in Engineering

students in engineering disciplines.With a four year graduation rate exceeding that of Non-Bridge African American students in 2010,the efforts of the Bridge program are viewed favorably. The MSU Bridge program remains diligentin utilizing the best practices shared in this paper to continue to improve URM student outcomes.References[1] Reisel, J. R. (2012). Assessment of Factors Impacting Success for Incoming College Engineering Students in a Summer Bridge Program. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Volume 43 Issue 4, 421-433.[2] Booth Womack, V., Dickerson, D., Solis, F., Stawlley, C. S., & Zephirin, T. (2014, June 15). Can an Engineering Summer Bridge Program Effectively

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Engineering Librarians: Impacting the Past, Present, and Future

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University; Matthew R Marsteller, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Libraries

and, as a result, an increased demand for adequatesupport services.This study addresses the questions of how are engineering librarians roles impacted by and whatis the extent of their involvement with the new research metrics practice.Literature ReviewResearch assessment was done traditionally through peer-review with the intention of improvingthe quality of scientific research.1 However, the exponential increase of scholarly outputs andincreasing interdisciplinarity deemed peer-review activity as insufficient assessment practice andcreated the need for a more comprehensive assessment methodology. Additionally, as theunderstanding of the relation between research and social and economic benefits changed,research public policy also changed

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Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Mary Anne Walker, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #15171The inGEAR Program: Recruiting International Graduate Students throughUndergraduate Research InternshipsDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engi- neering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing

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Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Christine Perkins, Texas A&M University; Gary T. Fry Ph.D., P.E., Texas A&M University; Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

&M University and an Asso- ciate Professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on solid mechanics and materials science. His speciality is welding physics and the fatigue and fracture behavior of struc- tural weldments under cyclic loading. Results from his research have been incorporated in national and international codes of recommended practice for buildings as well as railway and highway bridges.Dr. Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University Dr. Carol Stuessy has been associated with Texas A&M Univerrsity since 1989 as a professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture. Her specialties include research design using mixed methods approaches

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Design Projects

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas - El Paso

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Manufacturing

“(c) an ability to design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability”and (h) “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in aglobal, economic, environmental, and societal context”). The senior design project can serve as anexcellent culminating experience in the program of study when it focuses on research and designprojects that have practical value to consumers or to industry. For the Engineering Technology(ET) Department at Drexel University, the senior design course is a year-long educational journey(three quarters) that takes an idea generated by a

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3; The Best of All the FPD Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Yong Seok Park, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for intro- ductory materials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research on NSF projects in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback with support from internet tools and resources affect conceptual change and associated impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and per- sistence. The other is on the factors that promote persistence and success in retention of undergraduate students in engineering. He was a coauthor for best paper award in the Journal of Engineering Education in 2013.Dr. Eugene Judson, Arizona State University Eugene

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Best of DEED

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica A. Kuczenski, Santa Clara University; Erin Susan Araj, Santa Clara University

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Design in Engineering Education

 the bottom of pages for the author’s signature, a witness’s signature, and a  2​date of completion.​  Recently, as technologies develop, the use of electronic engineering  3­6​notebooks has been a focus of research (in both engineering and science)​ , although they have  7­10​never been fully implemented as standard engineering practice.​  A variety of electronic formats have been envisioned for documenting student design project progress examples of which  9​ 11­12​ 13​ 14​include online

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The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Dan Ewert, North Dakota State University; Ronald R Ulseth P.E., Itasca Community College

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of engineering and the process knowledge of engineering education? Manyengineering faculty, and much of the research, discuss this interface as occurring in classroomsand other formal education opportunities. Considering only formal education is limiting to ourunderstanding of the practice of engineering education and the impact of engineers on society;founding axioms, as discussed below, are a recurring theme in the translation of technicalliteracy. Jesiek et al.5 show the increasing use of the various models to discuss the connectionsbetween research and practice, including Stokes’ research quadrants6 and the more familiarresearch to practice cycle as adapted for and by the National Science Foundation during the timeof the Course

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Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ekembu Kevin Tanyi, Norfolk State University; IRVING K CASHWELL Jr, Norfolk State University; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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preparation of engineering graduate students for future careers.Mr. Ekembu Kevin Tanyi, Norfolk State University E. Kevin Tanyi started his career in Oldenburg in East Friesland, Germany. There he earned his bachelor degree in engineering physics with a focus in medical physics and finished with honors. During a four- year sabbatical, he worked as a Call Center Agent and finally as a Web-programmer/ designer. Returning to his field, he pursued a Professional Science Master degree in applied physics at Towson University. There he carried out research in the fabrication and characterization (AFM, XRD, and four-point probe resistivity measurements) of colossal magneto resistant perovskite thin films. He also embarked on a

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Education Programs in BME

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine E Reuther, Columbia University; Michael John Cennamo, Columbia University; Tiffany Wen-an Guo, Columbia University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #15572Re-designing Design: A Technology-enhanced Graduate-level Biomedical De-sign CourseDr. Katherine E Reuther, Columbia University Katherine E. Reuther, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Columbia-Coulter Translational Research Partnership. She is is working on developing new instructional tools and programs to enhance graduate education in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She has spearheaded the development of a graduate-level Biomedical Design program that covers all aspects of the design process, including needs identification

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Research Methods II: Meeting the Challenges of Engineering Education Research

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas - Austin; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas - Austin

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Paper ID #14604Recommended Practices for Managing Large, Multi-Site Engineering Edu-cation Research Data Collection ProjectsDr. Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas - Austin Maura Borrego is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as a Program Director at the National Science Foun- dation and an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two

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Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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feel like I need to be helping others be successful. So, I think my role has been one of trying to facilitate the success of others. For example, at Washington State, I attempted to help younger faculty be accepted for doing this kind of work. Networking them with one another, being an advocate for them, helping them with grant proposals, and so on. So they who had the potential to go much further than I, if they could get the training off to a good start, I could have much more impact by doing that.”Intellectual support, teaching: In addition to supporting colleagues’ research efforts, individualintellectual support can also focus more on teaching or practice. For example, David Voltmerrecalled that he was a “champion of a certain

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Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vanessa Dunn, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder; Stephanie Swartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Arthur L.C. Antoine, University of Colorado, Boulder

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from pre to post survey, theyexpressed an increased understanding of the graduate school application process as well asincreased knowledge about financing for graduate school. 100% of the undergraduates whoparticipated were enrolled in our College the following fall. Continued tracking of students willindicate whether these students matriculate in an engineering graduate program. Additionally,100% of undergraduates said this research program was a positive experience, 95% wouldrecommend the program, and 90% said their graduate student mentor was a good match.Results also showed that graduate students felt this opportunity prepared them for futureemployment. Many expressed enthusiasm at the opportunity to practice and hone mentorshipskills. 100

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #15172Failure and Idea Evolution in an Elementary Engineering Workshop (Fun-damental)Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Chelsea Andrews is a Ph.D. candidate at Tufts University in the STEM education program. She received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in ocean engineering and an S.M. from MIT in civil and environmen- tal engineering. Her current research includes investigating how children engage in engineering design through in-depth case study analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Failure and Idea Evolution in an

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

followed a four-point protocol developed by the PI, based on formalmentorship “best practices”. This four-point protocol included (a) video representationthat is representative of a career in STEM, (b) field experience that offers the studentexposure to a STEM profession, (c) a design challenge to be solved using graphicssoftware, and (d) advising sessions where students are advised on college preparatory andother related topics (Denson & Hill, 2010). Telecommunication in the 21st Century To help provide structure and a framework for the eMentorship program a websitewas developed for student participants. The site was hosted on the university’s server andtemporary IDs were developed for student participants

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Graduate Student Needs and Experiences, Exploring Graduate Funding and Undergraduate Research Experiences

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan; Megan Kaczanowski, University of Michigan

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partof a larger interview protocol that focused on understanding students’ skills, experiences, andperspectives related to PhD research and the influence of their past experiences on their currentresearch work. Development and execution of the full protocol as well as the questions related toparticipants’ approaches to research were guided by literature on best practices for interviewdesign and administration.15, 16, 17 Here we focus on the development of the questions related toresearch sophistication.While the broader focus of our project is to understand more about the experiences of returnersand the ways their work experiences shape their PhD work, we wanted to ensure that ourinterview allowed us to elicit information about students

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Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder

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Paper ID #15378Attitudes that Students Believe Best Characterize EngineersDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She serves as the ABET assessment coordinator for the department and its three accredited bachelor’s degrees. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where inter- disciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Professor Bielefeldt’s

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan D. Hertel, Museum of Science; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Gregory John Kelly, Pennsylvania State University; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science

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, soilcompaction, and how these all impact the structural integrity of the TarPul bridge, using all ofthis as evidence for their recommendation as mentioned above. Through the work ofengineering, these students engage in the epistemic practice of balancing multiple criteria andconstraints and they generate a recommendation.In their discussion about which materials worked well to clean the model oil spill, Sophie,Emma, and Henry reflected on the fact that their rubber bands were one of the best parts of theirinitial design but did not work at all in their improved design. Needing to reconsider theirmaterials as they wrote a plan for a hypothetical third design, they needed to reconcile thisanomaly as they decided whether they should continue to include the

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Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus)

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Educational Research and Methods

condition. Thus,even though we see a difference between the cycles related to Attitudes, the impact of the VCPcycle on Attitude ratings is unclear, and could just be an artifact of the Attitudes differences theparticipants brought to each cycle prior to the start of the VCP. Additionally, the lack ofinteraction between Cycle and Time for Adoption indicates that both Time and Cycle impactedAdoption ratings. Therefore the VCP was likely leading to the Adoption of research-basededucation practices by the faculty, and even more so in Cycle 2. Cycle 1 was specifically designed to bring together faculty that had a shared interest in aparticular course. Therefore, F-VCP participants engaged in Cycle 1 were directly working withfaculty that were

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aric Martin Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma; Andrew Meier, University of Central Oklahoma ; Grant M. Armstrong; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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setup and boundary conditions. This greatly cuts down on the time requiredto troubleshoot an experimental apparatus and allows for a more efficient use of time. Since the design project is a continuation of all the past years of research, the saved timeallows for things such as automation and novel techniques to aid in the conducting of the currentresearch. Additionally, side research areas and problems can be developed that, at this point,should be entirely original and worthy of a graduate thesis. To this end, the senior level projectshould far exceed expectations and be at a leading level. Additionally, as there has beenextensive practice on technical writings through the writing of grants and publishable results, thetechnical reports