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Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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Margaret Hobson, Texas A&M University; Jorja Kimball, Texas A&M University

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AC 2011-391: TIME TO COMPLETION OF AN ENGINEERING BAC-CALAUREATE AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYMargaret Hobson, Texas A&M University Margaret Hobson, Ph.D. serves as an Assistant Director of Strategic Research Development for the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, a state-wide research agency of the Texas A&M University System. Dr. Hobson has a B.S. from Texas Woman’s University and an M.S. and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Educational Psychology (Dissertation: Teacher Perceptions of Change in Leadership Roles and Activ- ities as a Result of Participation in a Science Education Leadership Program). Her dissertation study was supported by the National Science Foundation project Center for

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Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

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Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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AC 2011-407: THE USE OF INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIES TO REPAIRSTUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS RELATED TO HEAT, ENERGY AND TEM-PERATUREMichael J. Prince, Bucknell University Michael Prince is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. His current research ex- amines the use of inquiry-based activities to repair student misconceptions in thermodynamics and heat transfer. He is co-director of the ASEE National Effective Teaching Institute. Address: Department of Chemical Engineering, Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837. E-mail: prince@bucknell.edu.Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, with research interests in engineering education

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Assessing Student Learning

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Gregory Bucks, Ohio Northern University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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exploring themisconceptions held by novices in computing education. However, little work has been doneexploring the types of conceptions that computing students hold for the fundamental computingconcepts apart from identifying misconceptions. Uncovering the different types of conceptionsheld by students independent of specific computing languages or environments is essential tounderstanding how students learn computing concepts and ultimately to develop betterpedagogical and assessment techniques.Phenomenography is a research methodology uniquely designed to uncover the differentconceptions held by individuals about a given concept because the main tenet ofphenomenography is that any phenomenon can be understood or experienced in a limitednumber of

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Professional Identity

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Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Diane Carlson Jones, University of Washington; Joy K. Crawford; Tamara Floyd Smith, Tuskegee University; Donald M. Peter, M.S. P.E., Seattle Pacific University; Elaine P. Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Nanette M. Veilleux, Simmons College

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AC 2011-720: STEM SENIORS: STRONG CONNECTIONS TO COMMU-NITY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IDENTITY AND POSITIVE AFFECT INTHE CLASSROOMMelani Plett, Seattle Pacific University Melani I. Plett earned her B.S. in electrical engineering from Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Wash- ington in 1991. She earned the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington in 1993 and 2000, respectively. She is currently an associate profes- sor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Seattle Pacific University. Her research interests include engineering education, engineering identity and workplace persistence, and non-stationary signal process- ing/detection theory.Diane

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K-12 Students and Teachers

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Elsa Head, Tufts University; Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University

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AC 2011-735: THE NATURE OF TEACHER KNOWLEDGE OF AND SELF-EFFICACY IN TEACHING ENGINEERING DESIGN IN A STOMP CLASS-ROOMElsa Head, Tufts UniversityDr. Morgan M Hynes, Tufts University Page 22.1483.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Nature of Teacher Knowledge of and Self-Efficacy in Teaching Engineering Design in a STOMP ClassroomCurriculum standards increasingly feature engineering as a requirement for K-12 students. Thisis a content area in which most K-12 teachers have little to no background; therefore, providingsupport is critical for successful implementation. In an effort to provide

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Fostering Student Learning

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Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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AC 2011-772: THE EFFECT OF PREVIOUS TEAM EXPERIENCES ONSTUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERINGPROBLEMSAlexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology Alexandra Coso is a graduate student in the Cognitive Engineering Center at Georgia Tech, where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and her M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. Her research interests include interdisciplinary engineering education, mixed method research, and cognitive engineering.Reid Bailey, University of Virginia Reid Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia

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Understanding Students and Faculty

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Shane Brown, Washington State University; Dean Lewis, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Robby L. Borden, Washington State University

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AC 2011-778: THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT IN STUDENTS’ UN-DERSTANDING OF NORMAL AND SHEAR STRESS IN BEAMSShane Brown, Washington State University Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wash- ington State University. He conducts research in conceptual understanding, including identification of student preconception in several civil engineering areas, and longitudinal studies of conceptual change.Dean Lewis, Washington State University A master’s student conducting research in engineering education. More specifically focusing on student pre- and misconceptions in mechanics of materials.Devlin Montfort, Washington State UniversityRobby L. Borden, Washington State

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Fostering Student Learning

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Stephen Snyder, Taylor University; Rachel Tomasik; Bethany Smith, Taylor University

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AC 2011-867: PROBLEM BASED LEARNING USING HARP INSTRUC-TIONDr. Stephen Snyder, Taylor University Professor of Psychology Fellow of the Center of Teaching Excellence Director of the Social Science Research Training ProgramRachel TomasikBethany Smith, Taylor University Page 22.1178.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Problem-Based Learning Using HARP InstructionAbstract A project-based model of teaching was used for the New Height’s High AltitudeResearch Platform (HARP) program in 29 science classrooms that contained 849 students. Thiseducational model assumes

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Assessment Instruments

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Julie Martin Trenor, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University; Kyle G. Gipson, Clemson University

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AC 2011-925: UTILIZATION OF A THINK-ALOUD PROTOCOL TO COG-NITIVELY VALIDATE A SURVEY INSTRUMENT IDENTIFYING SOCIALCAPITAL RESOURCES OF ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATESJulie Martin Trenor, Clemson University Julie Martin Trenor, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engi- neering. Dr. Trenor is a recent NSF CAREER award winner for her research entitled, ”Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.”Matthew K. Miller, Clemson

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Fostering Student Learning

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Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; James C. Squire, Virginia Military Institute; George Mercer Brooke IV, Virginia Military Institute,Department of Physics and Astronomy

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AC 2011-969: THE EFFECTS OF ENGINEERING DEMONSTRATIONDESIGN ON LEARNING AND INTERESTGerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute Gerald Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute, received his B.S.M.E. from the University of Vermont in 1985, and his M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1987 and 1991 respectively. He has held teaching positions at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Vermont. Prior to joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in the fall of 2004, Dr. Sullivan was employed by JMAR Inc. where he was involved in research and development of next generation lithography systems for the semiconductor

Conference Session

Assessing Student Learning

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David J. Therriault, University of Florida; Christine S. Lee, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, University of Florida; Nathan McNeill, University of Florida

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AC 2011-1177: OPEN-BOOK PROBLEM-SOLVING IN ENGINEERING:AN EXPLORATORY STUDYDavid J. Therriault, University of Florida Dr. Therriault, an Assistant Professor joined the College of Education at University of Florida in 2004. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of New Hampshire and his M. A. and Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Therriault’s primary research interests include the representation of text in memory, comprehending time and space in language, the link between attention and intelligence, the use of perceptual symbols in language, and educational issues related to these topics.Christine S Lee, University of FloridaElliot P

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Learning Outside the Classroom

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Brian A. Burt, University of Michigan; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Janel A. Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew Holsapple, University of Michigan; Robert M. Bielby, University of Michigan; Eunjong Ra, University of Michigan

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AC 2011-1375: OUTCOMES OF ENGAGING ENGINEERING UNDER-GRADUATES IN CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCESBrian A. Burt, University of Michigan Brian A. Burt is a doctoral student in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan. He serves as a research assistant at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering. His broad research interests include understanding the doctoral student experience.Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Donald Carpenter is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the Director of Assessment at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to being Director of Assessment, Dr. Carpenter was the Founding Director for

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention I

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Marisa K. Orr, Purdue University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2011-1394: SOCIOECONOMIC TRENDS IN ENGINEERING: ENROLL-MENT, PERSISTENCE, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTMarisa K. Orr, Purdue University Marisa K. Orr is is currently a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the hurdles faced by students of low socioeconomic status, the interaction of gender and socioeconomic status, and gender differences across engineering disciplines. She received her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a Certificate of Engineering and Science Edu- cation from Clemson University.Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University Nichole M. Ramirez is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

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Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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Thomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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programs in the College of Engineering and related support services and activities. He has been part of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 25 years where he is a member of the Teaching Academy and was awarded the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. His teaching and research programs are directed at civil engineering materials and structural engineering. He is a registered professional engineering in the State of Wisconsin and a fellow in the American Society of Civil Engineers.Barbara A Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Barbara A. Masi Ph.D., is the Director of Education Innovation and Assessment in the MIT School of Engineering

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Assessing Student Learning

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Paul M. Santi, Colorado School of Mines

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AC 2011-1428: PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF REPEATED TESTING ASA METHOD TO ENHANCE LONG-TERM RETENTION OF KNOWL-EDGEPaul M. Santi, Colorado School of Mines Paul Santi is a professor of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He has 16 experience teaching at the university level and 6 years experience in the geotechnical and environmental consulting industry. He obtained a B.S. in Geology and Physics from Duke University, an M.S. in Geology from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. His research areas include ways to enhance learning in the field of geological engineering, as well as understanding and mitigation of natural hazards

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention I

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Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William G. Graziano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sara E. Branch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anna Woodcock, Purdue University

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AC 2011-1469: PERSON-THING ORIENTATION AS A PREDICTOR OFENGINEERING PERSISTENCE AND SUCCESSIda B Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ida Ngambeki is pursuing a doctorate at Purdue University in Engineering Education with a concentration in Ecological Sciences and Engineering. She received her B.S. in Engineering from Smith College. Her research interests include motivation, interest, career choice, engineering and public policy, and sustain- ability.Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Demetra Evangelou is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a PhD in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois

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Assessment Instruments

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Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jonna M. Kulikowich, Pennsylvania State University; Nell Sedransk, National Institute of Statistical Sciences; Renata S. Engel, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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AC 2011-1498: STUDYING THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF TESTSCORES FOR MATHEMATICAL AND SPATIAL REASONING TASKSFOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSLaura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Laura L. Pauley, professor of mechanical engineering, joined the The Pennsylvania State University fac- ulty in 1988. From 2000 to 2007, she served as the Professor-in-Charge of Undergraduate Programs in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. In 2003, Laura received the Penn State Undergraduate Program Leadership Award. Dr. Pauley teaches courses in the thermal sciences and conducts research in computa- tional fluid mechanics and engineering education. She received degrees in mechanical engineering from University of

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Understanding Our Students

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Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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(PPP) engineering study, the results of which are in the report Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field. In addition, she is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design-related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on weld and solder-connect fatigue and impact failures, fracture mechanics, and applied finite element analysis. In 2003 Dr. Sheppard was named co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to form the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), along with faculty at the University of Washington, Colorado School of Mines, and Howard University.Ozgur Eris

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They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Candice Stefanou, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; John Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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AC 2011-1601: STUDENT LIFELONG LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR DIF-FERENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSSusan M. Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford Univer- sity. She is currently Professor and Coordinator of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include electronics, optoelectronics, materials science, first year engi- neering courses, feminist and liberative pedagogies, and student autonomy. Dr. Lord served as General Co-Chair of the 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference. She has been awarded NSF CAREER and ILI grants. She is currently working on a collaborative NSF-funded Gender in Science and

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Understanding Students and Faculty

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Shane A. Brown, Washington State University; Nadia Frye, Washington State University; Devlin B. Montfort, Washington State University; Paul M. Smith, Pennsylvania State University

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AC 2011-1635: UNDERSTANDING FACULTY AND PRACTITIONER IN-VOLVEMENT IN A CAPSTONE INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN EXPE-RIENCEShane A. Brown, Washington State University Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wash- ington State University. His research includes understanding how and why faculty adopt curricular inno- vations using Diffusions of Innovation Theory and the Concerns Based Adoption Model.Nadia Frye, Washington State University Nadia Frye is currently working on her PH.D. in Civil Engineering at Washington State University focus- ing on Engineering Education research.Devlin B. Montfort, Washington State UniversityPaul M. Smith, The Pennsylvania State University

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Learning From Experts

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Shane A. Brown, Washington State University; Shannon Davis, Washting State University; Chelsea Nicholas, Washington State University

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graduation. While students’ conceptual understanding offundamental engineering concepts has been studied extensively, early-career engineers’conceptual understandings have not been investigated. Descriptions of early careerengineers’ conceptual understandings are necessary to develop a model of conceptualchange for engineers through higher education and into the first few years of engineeringpractice. This model will help researchers and educators understand when and howconceptual change is most likely to occur and what conceptual changes are mostimportant and challenging to engineers. This research marks the beginning of mappingearly-career transportation engineers’ conceptual understandings.Literature ReviewExtensive research has found that while

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They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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design creativity, gender and diversity issues within engineering education, and reflective practices as a means to foster learning within the classroom.Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering education, including how to support engineering students in reflecting on experience, how to help engineering educators make effective teaching decisions, and the application of ideas from complexity science to the challenges of engineering education.Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington Deborah Kilgore is a Research Scientist in the Center

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Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

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Amanda S. Fry, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2011-1918: STUDENT RESPONSES TO AND PERCEPTIONS OF FEED-BACK RECEIVED ON A SERIES OF MODEL-ELICITING ACTIVITIES:A CASE STUDYAmanda S. Fry, Purdue University Amanda Fry is a doctoral candidate in Art Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in Art Education from Indiana State University and her M.A. in Art Education from Purdue University. Her research interests include qualitative research in engineering education and investigating the effects of an instructional model in which academically struggling secondary students mentor elementary students in the creation of artwork as a means of improving their academic performance.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella is

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K-12 Students and Teachers

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Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Young Rae Kim, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota

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AC 2011-2205: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL AND AS-SESSMENT TOOL FROM STUDENT WORK ON A MODEL-ELICITINGACTIVITYMicah S Stohlmann, University of Minnesota Micah Stohlmann is a Math Education doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota where he also received his M.Ed in Math Education. He also is minoring in statistics education. Previously he taught high school math in California and Minnesota. His research interests include STEM integration, cooperative learning, elementary education, and the effective use of technology.Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Tamara J. Moore is the co-director of the University of Minnesota’s STEM Education Center and an

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Digital Technologies and Learning

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James Herold, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside; Han-lung Lin, University of California, Riverside ; Robert C. Calfee, University of California, Riverside

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, PA, Dr. Stahovich joined the Mechanical En- gineering Department at UC Riverside in 2003 where he is currently a Professor and Chair. His research interests include pen-based computing, educational technology, design automation, and design rationale management.HAN-LUNG LIN, University of California, Riverside Han-lung Lin has received his Master degree at the University of Electro-communications in Japan in 2005. He is currently a Master student in computer science at University of California, Riverside.Robert C Calfee, Graduate School of Education, University of California Riverside Page 22.1452.1

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Learning From Experts

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Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, Carnegie Mellon University

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worked in education at high school and university levels. Mustafa Biviji holds a BS in Electronics from Bombay University and a MS in Engineering & Technology Innovation Management from Carnegie Mellon. Mr. Biviji’s current position involves innovations in alternative energy.Dr. Eden FisherMr. Mustafa A. Biviji Mustafa A. Biviji holds a BE in Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University and a MS in Engineer- ing & Technology Innovation Management from Carnegie Mellon. Mr. Biviji’s current position involves working on projects in field of future electric grids and alternative energy. Page 22.1100.1

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Special Session: Discovering implications of the Academic Pathways Study for YOUR Campus

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Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Sheri Sheppard, P.E., Stanford University; Samantha Brunhaver, Stanford University; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Micah Lande, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs; Dennis Lund, University of Washington; Karl A. Smith, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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AC 2011-2445: SPECIAL SESSION: DISCOVERING IMPLICATIONS OFTHE ACADEMIC PATHWAYS STUDY FOR YOUR CAMPUSCynthia J. Atman, University of Washington Cynthia J. Atman is a Professor in Human-Centered Design & Engineering, founding Director of the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT), Director of the Center for the Advancement of En- gineering Education (CAEE) and the inaugural holder of the Mitchell T. & Lella Blanche Bowie Endowed Chair at the University of Washington. She earned her doctorate in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University and joined the UW in 1998 after seven years on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on engineering design

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Assessment Instruments

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Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University; So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2011-2582: SCALING THE REVISED PSVT-R: CHARACTERISTICSOF THE FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ SPATIAL ABILITYYukiko Maeda, Purdue University Yukiko Maeda is an assistant professor in the College of Education at Purdue University. She received her PhD in quantitative methods in education from University of Minnesota. Her research interests include survey and assessment design in educational research, and meta - analysis.So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette So Yoon Yoon is a doctoral candidate in gifted education at Purdue University. She enjoys working with diverse students talented in STEM areas. Her current research interest is to scale an instrument to mea- sure students’ spatial ability

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Persistence and Retention I

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Tiffany Tseng, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, P.E., Stanford University

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AC 2011-1968: EARLY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF NON-PERSISTINGENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATESTiffany Tseng, Stanford University Tiffany Tseng is a second year mechanical engineering graduate student at Stanford University with re- search interests in design and engineering education. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009.Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a researcher at the Center for Design Research in the School of Engineering and the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning (SCIL) within the Human-Sciences Technologies Advanced Research Institute at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in

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Understanding Our Students

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Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nicki Wendy Sochacka, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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AC 2011-2056: EMOTIONAL INDICATORS AS A WAY TO INITIATE STU-DENT REFLECTION IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMSJoachim Walther, University of Georgia Joachim is an assistant professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is one of the leaders of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, and educational psychology. His research interests span the formation of students’ professional identity, the role of reflection in engi- neering learning, and interpretive research methods in engineering education. He was the first international recipient of the ASEE