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First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Adams, Chandler Gilbert Community College; Mary Beth Burgoyne

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First-Year Programs

, she is lead faculty for the IFS online Learning Community program, and serves on numerous CGCC committees, Student Learning Outcomes Assess- ment (SLOAC), Student Success Committee, HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation Quality Assurance Steering Team (QAST), and the Maricopa County Community Colleges District Libraries Electronic Re- sources Committee and is the eResources coordinator for the CGCC Library. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017An Evidence Based Practice: Integrating Humanitarian Engineering DesignProjects to Increase Retention of Underrepresented Minority Students and to Achieve Interpersonal Skill Related Learning OutcomesAbstractThis complete evidence-based

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Faculty Views of Ethics

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

International Engagement in the Department of Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program, Center for Human- Computer Interaction, and Human-Centered Design Program. His research tend to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Factors Related to Faculty Views Toward Undergraduate Engineering Ethics EducationAbstract This study focuses on faculty members’ views of how engineering ethics should fitwithin their own most frequently taught course and in the undergraduate engineering

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Learning and Assessment in ME 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton; Madeline E. Rasche, California State University, Fullerton, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department; Vishalkumar Jayantibhai Ahir, California State University Fullerton; Iulian Mocanu

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Mechanical Engineering

Foundation program director for one year. In 2008, Dr. Rasche joined the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at California State University, Fullerton as a Full Pro- fessor, where she directs a research program that uses biotechnology, biochemistry, and computational approaches to understand the molecular basis of microbial methane production. .Vishalkumar Jayantibhai Ahir, California State University FullertonIulian Mocanu c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Incorporating Bio-Related Integrated Research in Undergraduate Kinematics of Mechanisms Course N. Robson, M. E. Rasche, I. Moccano, V. AhirAbstractThe paper describes part of our efforts

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Reflection

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Damji Heo Stratton, Purdue University; Saira Anwar, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18597How Do Engineering Students’ Achievement Goals Relate to their ReflectionBehaviors and Learning Outcomes?Miss Damji Heo, Purdue University Damji Heo received B. A. degrees in Educational Technology and Psychology from Ewha Womans Uni- versity in 2012 and M. Ed. degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014 respectively. Currently, she is doing her Ph. D. in Learning, Design, and Technology program at Purdue University since 2015 and a graduate research assistant in School of Engineering Education at the same university. Her main areas of research interest are learning

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #18305Lessons Learned from Successful Black Male ”Buoyant Believers” in Engi-neering and Engineering-Related FieldsDr. Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Dr. Leroy L. Long III is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Embry-Riddle Aeronau- tical University in Daytona Beach, FL. He earned his PhD in STEM Education with a focus on Engineer- ing Education within the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University (OSU). He earned his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at OSU and his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at Wright State University. He is a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grisselle Centeno, University of South Florida; Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #19341The Impact of Healthcare-Related Workshops on Student Motivation and Re-tention in EngineeringDr. Grisselle Centeno, University of South Florida Dr. Centeno is an Associate Professor in the department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineer- ing and an affiliated faculty in the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. Her research has examined optimization-based approaches for the planning and control of operations in healthcare, transportation and manufacturing industries. She possesses experience in working with large-scale math- ematical programming models, developing heuristic

Conference Session

Life After Graduation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mitikaa Sama; Rohini N. Abhyankar, Arizona State University; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies. Matusovich has authored a book chapter, 10 journal manuscripts and more than 50 conference papers.Ms. Mitikaa SamaRohini Abhyankar, Arizona State University Rohini Abhyankar is a first year graduate student at Arizona State University’s Engineering Education Systems and Design doctoral program. Rohini has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics from University of Delhi, India. Rohini has over ten years each of industry and

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Blake Gegenheimer, STEP; Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Student

Paper ID #19864Utilizing a Student Led Program to Make Major Leaps in PersistenceLt. James Blake Gegenheimer, STEP James Gegenheimer is an MSME Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at LSU. James is a Second Lieu- tenant in the United States Air Force. He will be stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, Utah. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. through the Air Force and work with the Air Force Weapons Research Labora- tory. James is currently the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator at LSU for the College of Engineering. He also served as a Supplemental Instructor in Thermodynamics for over three years. He has worked to

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Curricular Innovations 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark J Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Miguel Bazdresch, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); George H Zion, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Joseph (Yossi) Nygate, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Surabhi M Sarda, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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overallresults and analyzed the wording, key phrases and key words in their explanations, to create aninitial concept inventory specific to telecommunications.This concept inventory will allow instructors to prepare their instructional material and tune theirdidactic approaches to meet specific student need - some of which may be related to culture andexperience.IntroductionThe context of this work is an engineering technology program that offers telecommunicationsand networking courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The vast majority ofundergraduate students are American, whereas the graduate students are largely from India. Overthe years, the authors have observed (anecdotally) that each of the two groups of students facedifferent

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Engineering Technology

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

programs in construction management, industrial design, informationtechnology, manufacturing or mechanical engineering technology, and technology & engineeringeducation. The purpose of these visits was to learn more about how they are structured, theirhistory, their faculty, and other related items. This paper presents findings from these visits, inthe areas of types of faculty, teaching loads, enrollment trends, local organization, placement,experiential learning, scholarship & scholarly productivity, industry experience, industryadvisory boards, and program accreditation.Motivation The primary purpose of this study was to better understand programs in constructionmanagement, industrial design, information technology, manufacturing

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Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

evidence-based interventions to promote retention and student success in engineering. Her fields of technical expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 High School Extracurricular Activities and Camps Related to Engineering, Math and Science: Do They Help Retention and Performance in Engineering?AbstractAfter the call to increase the number of engineers graduating from college, many K-12 schools,organizations, colleges, businesses and individuals began programs designed to increase interestin fields related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This study used

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackson Kai Painter, University of Louisville; Kate E. Snyder, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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Student

subjects that are related to engineering, and provide information regarding the major and field.Because prior experience played a large role in the sample, it could be beneficial to work withlocal schools and Project Lead the Way programs to expose more students to engineering. Theseare just a few ideas that could be implemented in recruitment.There were some limitations in our study, one of which is that this study only occurs at oneuniversity. This is an external validity threat, as this pertains to the generalizability of our study.The demographics from our study are quite consistent with the 2013 national averages found bythe National Science Foundation, indicating that generalizability is possible. As this research iscurrently in-progress, we

Conference Session

Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Student

there is considerable room for improvement.Best PracticesSuccessful programs have been those that have panels of speakers and topics that are directlyrelevant across departments. For example, “Learning from Experience,” a panel of three veteranprofessors on stories from the classroom and how to handle students and situations as aninstructor or “Making the Most of Your TA Experience,” with a panel of former teachingassistants and instructional experts, were very popular. Seminars discussing how to deal withteaching-related documents for academic jobs were also well-attended. Topics like how toethically do research on your engineering students and international experiences, a paneldiscussing both how to teach international students and the

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Jones, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Mechanical Engineering

requirements of collecting and returning homeworkassignments reduces the time commitment and difficulty in teaching large classes.Bibliography1. Hauk, S. & Segalla, A. Student perceptions of the web-based homework program WeBWorK in moderate enrollment college algebra classes. J. Comput. Math. Sci. Teach. 24, 229 (2005).2. Thoennessen, M. & Harrison, M. J. Computer-assisted assignments in a large physics class. Comput. Educ. 27, 141–147 (1996).3. Flori, R. E. et al. Incorporating web-based homework problems in engineering dynamics. in Proceedings of American society of engineering education conference (2002).4. Spain, J. D. Electronic homework: Computer-interactive problem sets for general chemistry. J Chem Educ 73, 222 (1996).5

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University; Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto

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Mechanical Engineering

. Joseph Ranalli is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Hazleton, and is the Program Option Coor- dinator for the Alternative Energy and Power Generation Engineering program. He previously earned a BS from Penn State and a PhD from Virginia Tech, both in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to his cur- rent appointment, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Ranalli’s current research interests include development of tools and methods for solar energy resource assessment and the role of technology in engineering pedagogy.Dr. Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Jacob Moore is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Karimi P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

.1,2 Continued poor performance in thermodynamics courses is linked to students notgrasping the key concepts and failing to recognize how to apply relevant concepts in solvingproblems.3 Even when students pass thermal and fluid science courses, some are found to have ashallow understanding of the fundamental concepts.The mechanical engineering degree program at the University of Texas at San Antonio requires atwo-semester course sequence in thermodynamics, a course in fluid mechanics, and a course inheat transfer in the thermal-fluid area. In addition, the program offers several other courses in thethermal-fluid area that include thermal system design, fluid systems design, heating- airconditioning-and refrigeration design, power systems

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Timothy Neil Thomas, CADENAS PARTsolutions LLC

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Mechanical Engineering

-hour lab per week format, and it is arequired course in an engineering design program at a 4-year institution. The set of exercises areassignments for the lab portion of the course, and it consists of one demo/tutorial exercise and twoassignment exercises. This set is given to the students as in-lab (demo/tutorial exercise) and ashomework two (assignment exercises) in a 3-week period. The sequence is presented in Table I. Table I. Proposed Activities for Introduction of Concept of Reutilization.    Week 1  Week 2  Week 3     Survey Pre1  Survey Post1  Survey Post2  In‐lab  Demo exercise  Assignment 1

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Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University; Madeline Genevieve Carlisle Collins, Louisiana Tech University; Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

online materials for Engineering Mechanics courses including Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Machine Element Design.Dr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Entergy Corp LP&L/NOPSI #3 & #4 Associate Professor of Mathematics and the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Industrial Engineering programs. She is the Di- rector of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC) and the Director of Louisiana Tech’s Office for Women in Science and Engineering (OWISE). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests include distributed parameter control modeling and simulation, dynamic modeling of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bringardner, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #19528Evaluating a Flipped Lab Approach in a First-Year Engineering Design CourseDr. Jack Bringardner, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering Jack Bringardner is an Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He studied civil engineering and received his B.S. from the Ohio State University and his M.S and Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary focus is developing curriculum and pedagogical techniques for engineering education, particularly in the Introduction to Engineering and Design course at NYU. He has a background in Transportation

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

excellent example of this process [1]-[3], as is theevolution of related disciplines such as sustainability science [4]. The Body of Knowledge forEE programs has expanded considerably [5], there has been substantial growth in the number ofABET accredited degree programs over the past 25 years (Fig. 1) [6], and in the number ofstudents earning degrees in EE. Annually, in the United States, about 1,200 students earn ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in EE, based on a survey of all accredited programs conductedin 2016 [7]. In 2014-2015, 1,124 bachelor’s degrees were awarded in the U.S., as reported byASEE [8]. In addition, professional engineering licensure (NCEES) in the U.S. recognizes EE asa distinct professional discipline [9

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First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jill Anne Folkerts, Purdue University; Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

engineering courses covera variety of learning objectives. An important and common component of first-year courses inengineering programs is introducing students to engineering concepts, practices, and theengineering profession as well as motivating the students towards engineering.1 According to aDelphi study by Reid and colleagues,2 these courses cover four main areas: engineering skills(e.g., design process, programming), professional skills (e.g., teamwork, technicalcommunication), orientation to the engineering program (e.g., discipline selection), andorientation to the engineering profession (e.g., professional societies). Hence, these coursesaddress both technical and professional outcomes outlined by ABET as well as orientations toengineering

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Graduate Study Programs Supporting Diversity and Underrepresented Minority Students - Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #20367Graduate Student Support: Using Wellness Programming to Promote Con-nection, Community, and Sense of BelongingBeth A. Bucher MSW, Ohio State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program Beth Bucher, MSW, Graduate Program Coordinator, Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Graduate student support: Using wellness programming to promote connection, community and sense of belongingAbstractCommunity and a sense of

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Blake Gegenheimer, Louisiana State University STEP ; Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Diversity

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Student

classes. SI still gives significant benefitto all groups when students attend sessions regularly.5.3 Who is Attending SI? Another interesting trend is minorities and females being more likely to utilize SI thantheir peers. This could stem from these students feeling like they have a lesser chance ofbecoming an engineer due to subconscious views on engineering being a Caucasian-maledominated field and, therefore, have a higher desire to utilize programs that will make them morelikely to succeed. It could also be for reasons mentioned previously about these students needinga more relatable figure to assist/teach the course. One note about attendance from previous findings indicated that students utilizing SI atthe highest rates were

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Lynn Mann, Kettering University ; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Rebecca Marie Reck, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Student

education. Specific areas of controls and signal processing research include the design and modeling of intelligent controls, Kalman filters, and automation. Engineering education research includes curriculum and laboratory development for these concepts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Welding and Machining Day: Women’s Confidence with Individual Hands-On ManufacturingIntroductionIn 2016, the collegiate section of SWE at Kettering University instituted a program to teachfemale students hands-on manufacturing skills. In this program, the students were taught skills ineither MIG welding or various machining

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Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeannie Marie Purchase, Virginia Tech ; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Student

Paper ID #18745Exploring the Meaning of Fun: A Missed Opportunity to Retain Underrep-resented Groups in Engineering?Jeannie Marie Purchase, Virginia Tech Jeannie Purchase is a PhD student in the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program (VCEMP) in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. She is a New Hori- zon Scholar, Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program (MAOP) Graduate Scholar, and recipient of the Via Scholar Fellowship. Jeannie graduated with a B.S. in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson Uni- versity. Her main research interests are public engagement for public

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First-Year Programs: Assessment

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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engineering but do notfeel like they belong there. This can be the result of external pressures from family or others topursue a degree in engineering or students not knowing what else to do besides engineering.These students recognize that an engineering degree has value and can be a pathway to a stablecareer but lack passion or inspiration related to engineering.Frustration includes the many ways that students may struggle when transitioning from pre-college to first-year engineering. This includes being unprepared for the level of mathematicsand science integration and requirements present in undergraduate engineering programs, fewerhands-on activities, and issues with the relevance and authenticity of what is being learned in thefirst-year

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First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Paper ID #19692A Learning Trajectory for Developing Computational Thinking and Program-mingDr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Sean Brophy is a mechanical engineer, computer scientist and learning scientists. His research in engineering education and learning sciences explores how undergraduate engineering students develop skills in design, troubleshooting and analytical reasoning. He is particularly interested in how these skills develop through students’ interaction with technology.Prof. Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Tony

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First-Year Programs: Wednesday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Perova-Mello, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

learners construct knowledge as they engage in complex problem solving. He continues to explore new methods to support human cognition with cognitive devices. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 First Year Engineering Students Practices For Using Google Docs to Support WorkflowAbstract This research study discusses collaboration practices first year engineering studentsreport using to support their team’s workflow related to their design projects.Teams need to develop workflow practices that maximize each team member's’ potential tocollaborate effectively. Technologies can provide a means for supporting a team’s workflowwith a high degree of productivity

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First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Matthew Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage

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First-Year Programs

Deputy Director of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP). Professor Yatchmeneff earned her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University in 2015. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her research focuses on motivation and success for Alaska Native pre-college students.Dr. Matthew Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage Dr. Matthew Calhoun is a civil engineering assistant professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Prior to his tenure-track position, he worked as a project engineer in the Alaskan construction industry followed by managing the pre-college component of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program

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First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

engineering disciplinesavailable at an Urban, Public University was a large enrollment, lecture format course. It was apassive learning environment that was administratively simple with a single section and onefaculty instructor. The course is not atypical of an institution with a common First-YearEngineering Program in which students take common courses the first year and then select anengineering major at the end of that year. The course design did not consider more recentlydeveloped educational best practices and was unpopular with students as indicated in thebaseline data collected. To address student concerns and promote informed decision making, aproposal for an educational innovation related to redesigning the course was submitted andaccepted