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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Elfer, Tulane University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Kaitlin Fair, Georgia Institute of Technology

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-12 Ohio teaching license in Mathematics. Currently, she is working on completing her Masters in Data Analytics and Applied Statistics and her PhD in En- gineering Education surrounding digital barriers and technological learning aids for cognitively disabled engineering students.Kaitlin Fair, Georgia Institute of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Lessons Learned: Strategies for Creating and Mentoring Diverse Graduate Student CommunitiesIntroductionAs both professional societies and university campuses take more active measures to promotediversity awareness and competency, graduate student inclusion is often a secondary focus afterundergraduate

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron

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post assessments within group, with a p-value of.05. A two-sample t-test assuming unequal variance was used to compare the two groups.Open ended survey questions were analyzed by performing a content analysis. Each responsewas entered into a computer software, then codes were assigned to the response inductively. Theinitial codes were later condensed into fewer codes based on program learning outcomes. Directquotations of responses that are provided in this document are verbatim to illustrate the responsesby theme.Class activitiesA one credit class was used to provide interaction between the students, time for assignments anddeliver course content. The first day, the faculty mentor gave an overview of the classexpectations and peer mentoring

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Lessons Learned about Faculty Development!

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Elise A. Frickey, Iowa State University; Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Joseph Zambreno, Iowa State University; Ashfaq A Khokhar, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Lisa M. Larson Ph.D., Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He is currently the director the Iowa State University Information Assurance Cen- ter, which has been recognized by the National Security Agency as a charter Center of Academic Excel- lence for Information Assurance Education. He teaches network security and information warfare and has written a textbook on network security. For a non-technical audience he co-authored a book on security literacy and has given numerous talks on security. His current funded research is targeted at developing robust countermeasures for network-based security exploits and large scale attack simulation environ- ments and is the director of the Internet-Scale Event and

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Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., University of Illinois; Matthew Tan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Grace Frances Witmer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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need, meanwhile drawing upon the insights of non-engineeringclassmates to weigh technology against culture, cost, educational capabilities and operationalrequirements.Throughout the process, students are required to reflect on the process as well as on theirsuccesses and struggles. Comments from students over the three years of the course are used tohighlight specific learning outcomes. ● “Perhaps my view was too idealistic at the start of the course, but I am now at least aware that despite the best of intentions, many factors have to be well thought out before a large-scale project can help those in need sustainably. Furthermore, I am now aware of practical ways to account for the needs of project beneficiaries and ensure these

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GSD 5: Mentorship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathan Tompkins, Wabash College

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

–288, 2011[3] C. Kuhn and Z. Castaño, “Boosting the career development of postdocs with a peer-to- peer mentor circles program,” Nat Biotechnol, 12;34(7):781-3, Jul 2016.[4] M. Broberg, B. Bose, R. Pineda-Mendez, D. Devine, R. Gehr, C. G. Jange, J. McDermott, M. Loui, and J. Eisma, “Lessons learned - preparing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for tenure track careers through mentoring circles,” Paper presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, USA, June 26-29, 2022. 10.18260/1-2—40662. Available: https://peer.asee.org/40662.[5] R. A. Layton, M. L. Loughry, M. W. Ohland, and G.D. Ricco. (2010). Design and validation of a web-based system for assigning

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Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National Laboratories; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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pursue independent research projects duringthe first three semesters of their undergraduate experience. In this large-scale program, severalhundred freshman students in the College of Natural Sciences begin their freshman year byenrolling in a research methods course and then transition to a research stream for their second andthird semesters, in which they participate in authentic research projects as part of a laboratorygroup [10]. Students earn course credit that substitutes for required introductory courses in theirmajors. Although tenured and tenure-track faculty members set the research directions and provideguidance for the research streams, post-doctoral research educators provide day-to-day guidance,instruction, and mentoring, allowing

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Manuela Restrepo Parra, The Perry Initiative

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previousNational Science Education Standards (NRC, 1990), The Framework and the NGSSoutline a learning progression of science and engineering practices for which studentsshould develop increasingly complex skills as they progress from early elementarythrough high school. Moreover, The Framework and the NGSS outline grade level andgrade band performance expectations related to engineering design. As a result,students are expected to engage in engineering design projects and engineering-relatedproblems in their science coursework. In an effort to address the need for high quality K12 engineering curricula, wedeveloped, implemented, and piloted the Biomedical Engineering Curriculum (BMEC, apseudonym for our program). BMEC curricula apply mathematics

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Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karl Olsen, Washington State University; Todd Beyreuther, Washington State University; Michael Wolcott, Washington State University; Tamara Laninga, University of Idaho

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

 decisions made by one faculty member.    Lessons Learned Through the 6 years of the course, solutions to the barriers mentioned above have been brainstormed and approached with some trial and error. Below are the methods that have been successful in improving the program and building it to its current state.  Page 26.1011.8    Identify Team Problems through Peer Evaluations Peer evaluations have been implemented in an attempt to identify potential conflicts in student groups and address them directly before they expand and propagate. After each group assignment an online peer evaluation form is distributed to students to complete

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa Exter, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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of precedent materials, and experienced instructional designers’ beliefs about design character. These studies have highlighted the importance of cross-disciplinary skills and student engagement in large-scale, real-world projects. Dr. Exter currently leads an effort to evaluate a new multidisciplinary degree program which provides both liberal arts and technical content through competency-based experiential learning.Iryna Ashby, Purdue University Iryna Ashby is a Ph.D student in the Learning Design and Technology Program at Purdue University with the research interests focused on program evaluation. She is also part of the program evaluation team for the Purdue Polytechnic Institute – a new initiate at Purdue

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Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Jennifer Branstad, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

Career Development.” The Academy of Management Journal 28.1:110-132.6. Driscoll, Lisa G. et al. (2009). “Navigating the Lonely Sea: Peer mentoring and collaboration among aspiring women scholars.” Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning 17.1:5- 221.7. Files, Julia A. and Mayer, Anita. 2008. “Facilitated Peer Mentorship: A Pilot Program for Academic Advancement of Female Medical Faculty.” Journal of Women’s Health 17.6.8. Mavrinac, Mary Ann. 2005. “Transformational Leadership: Peer Mentoring as a Values- Based Learning Process.” Libraries and the Academy 5.3:391-404.9. Jackson, Vicki A; Palepu, Anita; Szalacha, Laura; Caswell, Cheryl; Carr, Phyllis L; Inui, Thomas. 2003. “Having the Right Chemistry”: A qualitative Study

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Social Responsibility and Social Justice II: From Classroom to Community

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech; Janice L. Hall, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

delivered by their strategic partners as a measure of theircontribution to education reform in Louisiana. 30 Grants awarded to primary and secondarycharter programs like TFA, KIPP Charter Schools, Firstline Schools, New Schools for NewOrleans, are used to create more seats for students to attend charter schools as well as developprograms like the First Line Blended Learning program which is aimed at closing achievementgaps among students.31 Entergy also partners with programs like New Orleans POSSE to providefunding for post-secondary education for high achieving but financially disadvantaged studentsmaking college access and youth leadership development hallmarks of their charitable efforts,they have also sponsored and supported the United Negro

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Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

underway, and both the students and faculty mentors have been involved inbrainstorming relevant ideas on making sustainable robotic agriculture accessible.By integrating social justice, diversity, and accessibility into learning outcomes, STEM studentscan develop a more holistic understanding of sustainable robotic agriculture and its implicationsfor society, while also gaining practical skills and knowledge that can contribute to positive socialchange.4.0 ConclusionsRobotic agriculture can contribute to environmental sustainability by optimizing resource use,reducing chemical inputs, and minimizing waste through precision farming techniques. It maywiden the economic gap between large-scale commercial farms that can afford expensivetechnology and

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First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 2: Identity and Sense of Belonging

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Celena Arreola, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Crystal Fernandez-Pena, University of Texas, El Paso; Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas, El Paso; Giselle Andrade, STEMGrow; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Melissa Stearns

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Pitcher is the Director of Academic Technologies at the University of Texas at El Paso. He has had experience in learning in both a traditional university program as well as the new online learning model, which he utilizes in his current position consulting with faculty about the design of new learning experiences. His experience in technology and teaching started in 1993 as a student lab technician and has continued to expand and grow over the years, both technically as well as pedagogically. Currently he works in one of the most technically outstanding buildings in the region where he provides support to students, faculty, and staff in implementing technology inside and outside the classroom, researching new

Conference Session

Track: Special Topic - Computing & Technology Technical Session I

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Mihaela Sabin, University of New Hampshire; Wendy DuBow, University of Colorado; Adrienne Ann Smith, Cynosure Consulting; Rosabel Deloge, Educational Consultant-Independent

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students, including students in rural areas and those who learn differently, in STEM education from pre-K through graduate studies. Her current work focuses on supporting and evaluating the construction of collaborative communities and building evaluation capacity within organizations and large-scale programs. In all efforts Adrienne works to (a) truly understand the purpose and needs for the evaluation or research undertaking, (b) develop feedback cycles that support continuous program improvement, (c) make implementation and impact data available and interpretable for program implementers, and (d) select the most rigorous, yet feasible analytic designs that are tailored to the unique needs of each program context. She

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Nicolas Couto Giffoni dos Santos, SIUC Leadership Development Program; Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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leadership programs can maximize their results through sponsorships and involvement. The program needs to make sure that the lessons learned in the program can be applied to the sponsors through internships and career opportunities. Also, the program may request that the sponsor provide: (a) knowledge to help in structuring the program; (b) lectures and presentations; (c) mentoring activities; and (d) funding.  University support: The university needs to be very committed and provide resources for the development of the activities and high quality professionals willing to dedicate enough time to the development of the students

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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undergraduate biology courses: a large-scale qualitative investigation ofinstructor thinking,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 5, no. 1, p. 19, Apr. 2018, doi: 10.1186/s40594-018-0112-9.[28] W. Srikoom, D. L. Hanuscin, and C. Faikhamta, “Perceptions of in-service teacherstoward teaching STEM in Thailand,” Asia - Pac. Forum Sci. Learn. Teach., vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 1–23, Dec. 2017.[29] M. B. Miles and A. M. Huberman, Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook.SAGE, 1994.[30] J. W. Creswell and C. N. Poth, Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: ChoosingAmong Five Approaches. SAGE Publications, 2016.[31] R. K. Yin, Applications of Case Study Research. SAGE, 2011.[32] M. Hora and J. Ferrare, “The teaching dimensions observation protocol (TDOP) 2.0.Madison

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sever Thomas Gilbertson; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

ideas with ingenuity, take a playful approachto their personal ideas, and share lessons learned and what came out of their projects. The entireidea being that Making is simultaneously so personally motivated by unadulterated curiosity, butalso by a community to support the exploration of ideas.The machine shop and 3D Print Labs possess attributes of Practical Ingenuity, PersonalInvention, and Community Building through a peer mentorship support system. Students areencouraged to bring in their own projects, which are inspected by certain management personnelbefore being approved. Students then work with a mentor to produce their projects and have theopportunity eventually to work in the spaces given enough time and experience in the labs

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Action on Diversity - Supporting Students at Multiple Levels

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado Boulder; Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder

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for academic success.The GS Program Summer Bridge components include courses such as spatial visualization andengineering design to build background skills for engineering. Of importance are intentionalactivities to support building one’s community in the cohort and increase familiarity with thecampus, and seminars that increase students’ ability to navigate the higher education landscape.Students live and learn together in a residence hall as near peer mentors serve as residenceadvisors and teaching assistants during the two-week program. The program ends with anengineering design expo and a closing community building activity. These activities celebratethe beginning of the engineering pathway for GS Program students to convey their

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sindhu Chava, Virginia Tech; Ayush Dhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taimoor Qamar, Virginia Tech ; Daniel Newman, The Boeing Company

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Paper ID #36579An Industry-driven, Project-based Learning Activity: SystemIdentification based on Vibration Signals using Machine LearningDr. Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Nektaria Tryfona is a Collegiate Associate Professor at the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her B.Eng. and Ph.D in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the Polytechnic School, University of Patras, Greece. She has extensive experience on building data management and database solutions for large-scale systems in

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Size, Civility, and the Classroom Culture: Setting Class Tone with a Student-centered Perspective

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny L Lo, Virginia Tech; Kacie J. Hodges PE, Virginia Tech Dept of Engineering Education; Wm. Michael Butler, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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New Engineering Educators

 answer  issues addressed in the fall  that is not repeated.  procedural questions.  directed towards new instructors.  By implementing a pre­semester training program and preparing all instructors with knowledge on general university, departmental and course procedures prior to the start of the semester, many issues are resolved and instructors can focus on students and student learning.   In addition, we try to cover the first two weeks of course material as well as an overview so that instructors are prepared for classes and to answer student questions. Table 2. During Semester Solutions to Training and Mentorship Challenges and Lessons Learned  Challenges faced  Our solution  Lessons

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liling Huang, George Mason University; Kursten Szabos, George Mason University; Allyson Eastman, Google

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Electrical Engineer in Taiwan. Before transitioning to academia, Huang worked for the Taiwan Government, where she was responsible for designing and procuring electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems for large-scale commercial, industrial, residential, and high-rise buildings. She also conducted research on Smart Buildings and Energy Management Systems. Huang established the Power Engineering Program and actively supports renewable energy-related projects at George Mason University. Her research interests include power systems protection and stability, microgrids, energy management, and smart building technology.Kursten Szabos, George Mason University Kursten A. Szabos is a current PhD student in the Power and Energy

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shasta Ihorn, San Francisco State University; Anagha Kulkarni, San Francisco State University; Michael Savvides, San Francisco State University; Ilmi Yoon

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development and delivery of a9-unit Graduate Certificate in Data Science for Biology and Chemistry. The GOLD program isalso an interdisciplinary computing program aimed at students in the Biology and Chemistrydepartments - in this case, master’s students - and it builds on the structure and institutionalsupport implemented in the PINC program, including requiring one of the courses designed forthe PINC minor. In early interviews with PINC students, they indicated that the cohort structureand peer mentor support helped them stay motivated, build relationships with their peers, anddevelop an identity as scientists and programmers; using this feedback as a guide, these aspectswere also incorporated into the GOLD program structure. GOLD PI Rohlfs

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Qualitative Research Methods

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Jaleh Arya, University of California, Santa Barbara; Noreen Balos, University of California, Santa Barbara; Maria Teresa Napoli, University of California, Santa Barbara; Elizabeth Sciaky, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18559The benefits of ethnographic research in exploring new intervention in STEMhigher education programsProf. Diana Jaleh Arya, University of California, Santa Barbara Diana Arya is an assistant professor in the Department of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Arya’s research interests focus on science and engineering literacy practices within K-12 science classroom and professional communities.Ms. Noreen Balos, University of California, Santa Barbara Noreen Balos is a doctoral student in the Learning, Culture & Technology program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5: Exploring and Re-Examining Ideas in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alanna Epstein, University of Michigan; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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2013). However, measuring the effects of entrepreneurship education on learning andbehavior, particularly across programs or institutions, requires consensus on learning objectives,instructional strategies, and assessment of impact (e.g. Finardi, 2013; Fayolle & Gailly, 2015;Nabi, Liñán, Fayolle, Krueger, & Walmsley, 2017; Nabi, Walmsley. Liñán, Akhtar & Neame,2018). To date, there are few examples of large-scale programs that allow for comparisons acrosspopulations or pedagogical approaches that would lead us to generalizable conclusions.Therefore, the selective national I-Corps program presents a unique opportunity to explore theimpact of entrepreneurship education at a large scale and to respond to calls for greater researchinto

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gail P. Baxter, Stevens Institute of Technology; Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Patricia J. Holahan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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CurriculumIntroductionUniversities nationwide, especially those with a research focus, are challenged to improve thequality of teaching and the skills and professionalism of their faculty in the teaching domain. Inthis context, the authors undertook a five-year project, funded by the National ScienceFoundation EHR/IUSE program, to support transformation to evidence-based teaching andlearning practices in the core mathematics, science and engineering courses taken by allengineering students in their first two years at Stevens Institute of Technology. Strategies tosupport faculty change include ongoing discussions of the principles of teaching and learningand discipline-based education research; trained undergraduate peer assistants to facilitate active-learning pedagogies

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail P. Baxter, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education; Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Patricia J. Holahan, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology, President's Office

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recognition of the need tohave TAs and peer leaders prepared to support active learning in the lectures and recitations.With each subsequent year in the project, changes were implemented based on lessons learned inthe previous semester. In addition, the focus on cross-course connections has deepened, withfaculty not only looking at concepts that apply across courses but trying to understand whycertain concepts are not transferring. There has also been an increased use of assessments toidentify exactly where the students are having difficulty to address deficiencies in understanding(or, in some cases, gaps in prior knowledge). There are beginning to be more sophisticatedattempts to evaluate the success of the changes that had been made. For example

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Alena Zheng, University of Maryland College Park

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and SupportA cornerstone of the project is fostering a collaborative and supportive community. Students withdisabilities are encouraged to work in peer groups where mutual learning and assistance areprioritized. Dedicated mentorship programs pair students with experienced faculty or advancedpeers who provide guidance tailored to their needs. This structure creates a network of support thatenhances both academic and personal growth.Flexible AssessmentsTo ensure fair and equitable evaluation, alternative assessments are available. For example,students may present their findings through video presentations instead of written reports orparticipate in modified practical evaluations that align with their abilities. These options allowstudents to

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Crawford, Rice University; Christopher Barr, Rice University; Isaias Cerda, Rice University

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(PjBL), engineering, and culturally relevant curriculum that fit the specific needs of the studentsthey serve.To ensure the alignment of the independent RET program's goals and the NSF's objectives, variousuniversity RET programs have utilized evaluation methods that capture short-term data such as theprogram's impact on the teacher or lesson plan implementation with diverse populations. This paperinvestigates the connection between our RET program and long-term female and minority studentachievement in the forms of high school graduation rates and undergraduate STEM major selectionrates using a state agency K-12 and higher education database. As a comparison, state agency datafrom students of nonRET teachers within the same schools and grade

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park

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Educational Research and Methods

those involved with the educational problem at issue. In this paper, we take up the long-discussed problem of struggling students inundergraduate engineering programs. Responses to the problem of struggling students have beenvaried; the following is a coarse literature review of some responses in order to position ourwork. Traditional quantitative retention research has documented the magnitude of the problemand clarified large-scale inequities in access to higher education in STEM based on gender, race,socioeconomic status (for example, Ong et al. and Seymour and Hewitt)2,3. This research oftendraws on a metaphor of the “leaky pipeline” to justify institutional remediation, includingsupport programs for racial, gender, and

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 6: LEES Works in Progress

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ymbar Isaias Polanco Pino, Tufts University; Luis Federico Suarez, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Koral Melissa Nuñez Javeir; L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Taisha Pierre, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Mia Jimenez, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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programs. Luis is interested in exploring how students interact with new materials in multicultural settings.Dr. Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University Greses A. P´erez is a Ph.D. student in Learning Sciences and Technology Design with a focus on engineering education. Before coming to Stanford, Greses was a bilingual math and science educator at public elementary schools in Texas, where she served in the Gifted and Talented Advisory District Committee and the Elementary Curriculum Design team. As a science mentor at the Perot Museum, Greses locally supported the development of teachers by facilitating workshops and creating science classroom kits. She taught in bilingual, Montessori and university classrooms in Texas and