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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Julie P Martin, Clemson University

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Student

Paper ID #19140A Real Report from the Trenches of a PhD Dissertation: Exploring the Inher-ent ”Messiness” of Engineering Education Research Through an Audit TrailDr. Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University Rachel Anderson recently earned her PhD in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson Univer- sity. She is now the Assistant Coordinator for Clemson’s Peer Assisted Learning program. Her research interests include cross-disciplinary teamwork, student development, and program assessment. Rachel re- ceived a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a B.S. in Physics from Baldwin- Wallace University.Dr

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Design Communications & Cognition II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory Kress, Stanford University; Tessa Price, Stanford University; Regina Getz-Kikuchi, Stanford University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1928: FACILITATING SOCIAL PARTICIPATION THROUGH DE-SIGNBarbara A. Karanian, Stanford University; Wentworth Institute of Technology Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. is a Professor of Social Sciences and Psychology; and a Lecturer in Grad- uate Design Methods. She uses stories and storytelling to facilitate student progress from the idea and prototyping phases to reality. Involved in creating collaborative research teams that include members from the areas of engineering, design, psychology, and communication, she has people painting stories of entrepreneuring success. Barbara continues to work with changing organizations and entrepreneurial leaders.Gregory Kress, Stanford University

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Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Minorities in Engineering

Preparing Under-represented Students and Parents in Science, Engineering and TechnologyA Chicago, Illinois comprehensive informal learning science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) outreach program for kindergarten through grade 4 (K-4) students isdescribed along with the program’s theory of change and findings based on the participationof more than 200 urban minority students and their parents over a four-year period. ThisNSF-funded informal learning program was grounded in parental engagement theory ofplanned behavior and integrated both active-learning pedagogies and in-situ professionaldevelopment for teachers. A unique age-appropriate science, engineering and technologyintegrated curriculum was

Conference Session

Outreach and Beyond: New Roles for Librarians

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Miller, University of Maryland; Bob Kackley, University of Maryland, College Park; Nevenka Zdravkovska, University of Maryland

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Engineering Libraries

Libraries are no exception. For example, the very well-run UM Libraries UserEducation Department keeps a detailed log of every instruction class that has been taught from2001-present, by mostly librarians, but also some other library staff (Table 1). It was surprisingto go through the entire nine years of statistics to see the various classes, schools and groupslisted. Granted, the University of Maryland is located in a large metropolitan area, WashingtonDC. More than thirty-five K-12 schools (high school, middle school and elementary) werelisted, and 147 sessions were given to these students alone. UMD UMD Libraries Libraies K-12 EPSL EPSL K-12

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Bryan Pearce, University of Maine-Orono

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Civil Engineering

creation of a capstone project is not effectively completed within onesemester, Civil Engineering split the project into a two semester offering. The first semesterconcentrates on developing Project Management skills. Up to the senior year, most of thestudents meet the requirements of the program through technical training and work on electivesas allowed in the program structure. The “softer” engineering skills do not tend to be part of theprocess.Project Management is taught in three segments through the semester that leads to the capstoneproject. First, students are introduced to overall project management concepts such as projectsuccess, organizational structure, and team work. Second, students learn basic information oncost estimation

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton; John B Jackson, California State University, Fullerton; Pradeep Nair, California State University, Fullerton; Amy Cox-Petersen, California State University, Fullerton

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

inscience or engineering (Rising above the Gathering Storm Revisited, 2010). The National Science Board (2010) cites longitudinal data showing that intellectuallytalented individuals who can be identified at an early age and then supported in their learninggenerate a disproportionate number of Fortune 500 patents, peer-reviewed STEM publicationsand other creative achievements, and comprise a disproportionate number of tenured academicfaculty at top universities. Developing future stem innovators, the board declares, is nothing lessthan an economic imperative. Unfortunately, as students go through school, their interest in STEM fields begins to wane,particularly by middle school. This attitudinal decline can begin at age 11, but researchers

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Bryan M. Jenkins, University of California, Davis, Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Martin Lehmann, Aalborg University, Denmark; Chresten Træholt, Center for Electric Power and Energy, DTU Department of Electrical Engineering; Ronnie D. Lipschutz, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kurt Lawrence Kornbluth, University of California, Davis; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

academic programs performing vanguard research andlearning in sustainable energy systems and practices.2,3,4,5,6,7 By leveraging these commitments,the US-Denmark Summer School provides a collaborative research and education model focusedon strengthening the intersection of academia, private industry, civil society, and governance toobtain impacts and benefits far beyond what can be achieved individually.8,9,10 Students andprofessionals participating in the summer course gain experience working within disparatecommunities of practice: interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and diverse teams learn about andtackle real world problems. While experiential and entrepreneurially-minded learning promoteslearner efficacy, it is by working intimately within a

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Niehaus, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Civil Engineering

life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and Page 11.1008.10 (k) an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Table 2. Presentation Rating Sheets For Mid-Term Evaluations Team _____ Quarter _____ Evaluation Criteria Ratings Appearance (appropriate 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 dress, name tag, engaged) Communication (clear &

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Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia; Randy Bell, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.531.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Encouraging Conceptual Change in Science through the Use of Engineering Design in Middle SchoolAbstractThe United States is suffering from a national crisis in science and math education. At the middleand high school level, US students perform poorly on standardized tests in comparison to otherdeveloped countries. Middle school may be the key to capturing students’ interest in math andscience; this is the time when many children decide they are not interested in science, or notgood at math. Additionally, most never get the chance to learn about engineering.In this study, eighth grade students participated in an engineering design-based curriculum

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

schedule, with most core courses and the first “Innovation Management inPractice” seminar class completed the first semester. This calendar has been designed to preparestudents for a required summer internship midway through the program.As part of the “Innovation Management in Practice” seminar class, students are introduced to themental models of innovation experts and the Framework for Organizing Mental Models ofContributors to Innovation described above. This framework provides scaffolding for learningabout innovation management throughout the program and beyond. (Fisher, Biviji and Nair,2014.)We consider each E&TIM class to be a learning community. In considering “high impact”educational practices, “Learning Communities” are recognized by

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Yost, University of Kentucky; Derek Lane, University of Kentucky; George Blandford, University of Kentucky

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Civil Engineering

isdiminished. Page 11.1061.3 The reader needs to understand that the evaluation is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather tofocus on key concepts and major themes. The RAT is a short “quiz” containing 15-20 questionscovering the general themes of a unit or lecture. However, it goes beyond a simple snapshot ofthe students’ understanding. It also evaluates, to a certain degree, the students’ confidence intheir understanding by asking the students to provide three answers to each question (assuming amultiple choice format). If a student is very confident in her/his answer, then they could respondby providing the same choice for each of the three answers

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Beyond the University

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and engaged learning. Aileen has a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate of Philosophy from The Johns Hop- kins University School of Medicine, and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Aileen is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Sigma Gamma.Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Mapping engineering outcomes to the Lean Launch curriculum in a user-centered design contextAbstractAlthough engineering graduates could once be successful through acquiring technicalproficiency alone, modern engineers are expected to

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

hands-on work, prior experience in the construction field, and a genuine interestor love for construction. Through surveys and informal discussions, students agreed that to betterprepare them for their preferred roles, undergraduate construction programs should endeavor toallocate more resources to enhancing the following: course availability and variety; challengingprojects; hands-on activities, innovative teaching methods, well-designed mentoring programs,collaboration with industry partners, internships, field trips, workshops, residential constructionknowledge and experiences, and extracurricular activities. Findings from this study provideinsights that may be used to guide curriculum development, student advisement, and betterpreparation

Conference Session

Construction 3: Beyond the Academy: Leveraging Partnerships, Internships, and Outreach

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamalesh Panthi, East Carolina University; Donna A. Hollar, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University

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Construction

in order to meet the expectations of hiringcompanies for their future entry-level employees.Within the construction management programs accredited by the American Council forConstruction Education (ACCE), the exact number of programs requiring internships as part oftheir defined undergraduate course of study is not readily available. Through a phone surveyinvolving 39 ACCE programs, 23 (59%) have an internship component as part of their degreerequirements. Students typically obtain internship positions during summer sessions betweenspring and fall academic terms. Although summer sessions vary in length, a twelve weekinternship duration is accepted as a baseline generating approximately 500 hours of experiencefor the intern. Ten of the 23

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering

opportunities present in the “Added Courses” area, thesurvey included an assessment of the competency levels that the survey participants generallyexpect to be available at the typical larger structural engineering program through additionalcourses that not all or most graduate students would take. These “Elective” courses serve specialindividual interests and needs, including needs of a PhD program, associated university researchendeavors, and additional academic opportunities for those in the profession. Page 23.739.2Background Professional experience, along with self-study and continuing education sources, are veryimportant means for the young engineer choosing the structural engineering field to achieve thecompetency

Conference Session

...by Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Teacher Education and Leadership; Emma R. Smith, Utah State University; Daniel L Householder, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

andconstraints in their evaluations. The study concludes with possible instructional implications forhigh school engineering teachers to consider as they seek to enhance their students’ cognitiveactivity at each stage of the engineering design process. Page 23.663.2 SOLVING AUTHENTIC PROBLEMS THROUGH DESIGN PROCESSES 2 Purpose of the StudyThe number of K-12 students enrolled in formal engineering curricula has mushroomed fromfewer than five million students in the early 1990s to over 56 million today, 1 a number that isexpected to increase due to the current national

Conference Session

Creating Equity Through Structure and Pedagogy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Nneka Onyeador, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Gloriana Trujillo, Stanford University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

Paper ID #23735Adding Diversity and Culture to the Engineer’s Toolkit: Evaluating a UniqueCourse Option for Engineering StudentsMs. Chelsea Nneka Onyeador, Stanford University I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering B.S. student at Stanford University, planning to pursue graduate work in Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT next year. I am a Nigerian-American from central Texas, and I am a devoted advocate for diversity in engineering.Dr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research and Adjunct Professor in

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics through Visual and Tactile Modalities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

ofexperiential learning empowers students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios,thereby deepening their comprehension of complex engineering concepts [1]. This approacheffectively bridges the gap between theory and practice.To cater to diverse learning preferences, facilitate visualization, promote real-world applications,and implement experiential learning, a variety of methods have been integrated over the pastdecade in this course. These methods include augmented reality (AR), discussions using real-world example pictures, and interactions with physical models—both through studentengagement and instructor demonstrations.Research has indicated that some students may not fully demonstrate their learning within theconstraints of

Conference Session

Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond the Undergraduate Years

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff Fitzmorris, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

member within the department. I: Once you started teaching full-time in Spring/Fall, how was it determined what you’d be teaching and did you have the resources you needed to teach those courses? P: The first couple of semesters I was full time were annoying because I was treated as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), even though I wasn’t. My hiring was done through the GTA program coordinator rather than being hired by the department chair like the other lecturers. During that time I was also teaching an intro-level class which is a class that is exclusively taught by GTAs. It was very second-class for a while. After I started teaching more regular, required classes in the Fall

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Luntz, University of Michigan; E. Emanuel Almeida, University of Michigan; Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan; James Moyne, University of Michigan; Keith Hargrove, Morgan State University

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Manufacturing

years. As part of this collaboration, students at MSU have beenworking with an existing smaller, older, factory testbed at MSU and learning from students at UMabout operating more modern and comprehensive factory hardware, controls, and software in thecontext of the RFT. One major goal of this activity is to provide students at MSU with practicalmanufacturing experiences beyond what could be made available at such a teaching school, andto serve as a model for other similar collaborations. Through this experience, MSU students (pri-marily undergrads) were able to work as part of a large research team, and learn from the researchexperience of the graduate students at UM. Students learned and worked together both remotelyand during extended site

Conference Session

SD Technical Session: Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Student

Paper ID #8556Engaging ASEE Student Membership through the Creation of a Student-Inclusive ASEE Conference ProgramMs. Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University Gurlovleen Rathore is pursuing her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. Her research interests include problem-based learning, design creativity and innovation, design education and future faculty professional development. She received her B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Michigan and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.Ms. Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Fatih Ugurdag, Ozyegin University; Alpaslan Sahin, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

determine theircareer choice in the engineering fields. The participating 27 students were selected according to(a) their content questionnaire scores administered to 145 students in 34 different locations (b)personal interest essays, and (c) phone interviews. At the camp, the students took (a) a computerprogramming course, (b) a basic electronics course, and (c) proteus, pic, and microC trainingsessions. The students in pairs designed, built, tested, and modified their robots through practicalimplementations. They were given a variety of design challenges in each practicalimplementation. In the camp, invited researchers presented about their research and interest inRobotics and showed interdisciplinary perspectives of Robotics activities in the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amanda S. Parker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #11859An Iterative Process to Assess and Optimize Diversity ProgrammingDr. Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder Beverly Louie is the Director for teaching and learning initiatives in the Broadening Opportunities through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering from CU, and a D.Phil. in mechanical engineering from the University of Oxford, England. Louie’s research interests are in the areas of engineering student retention and performance, teaching effectiveness, and collaborative learning.Ms

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Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Ellen Worsdall, Northwestern University; Jessica Swenson, Northwestern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineers hostsCareer Day for Girls, a one-day event for girls in grades 7-12 to get girls excited about science,engineering, and technology. Through laboratory demonstrations, interactive multimedialectures, and hands-on activities, girls meet positive role models (both female and male) and getto think about the possibilities they have for careers in the technical fields.Many Career Day participants and their parents expressed a need for a multiple-day programheld over the summer--a kind of engineering day camp for girls to get more information andexperience with engineering, and to form relationships with female engineer role models.Undergraduate members of the Society of Women Engineers at Northwestern Universitytherefore went about designing

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Yousef Ismail, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Bing Guo, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Konstantinos E. Kakosimos, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Raelene Dufresne, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Nasser Alaeddine, Carnegie Mellon University - Qatar

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #14992Advancing Engineering Education through Technology-Driven Teaching In-novationsDr. Mohamed Yousef Ismail, Texas A&M University - Qatar Mohamed Y. Ismail received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA, in 1989, and the M.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, in 1992 and 1997, respectively. He is currently a Senior IT Consultant with Texas A&M University at Qatar, since 2014. During 2013 and 2014, he taught a course on cyber security for the University of Maryland

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Deciding on a Major

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine M. Ehlert, Clemson University; Maya Rucks, Clemson University; Baker A. Martin, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

iden- tity development through co and extra-curricular experiences for engineering students.Maya Rucks, Clemson University Maya Rucks is an engineering education doctoral student at Clemson University. She received her bache- lor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and her master’s degree in indus- trial engineering from Louisiana Tech University. Her areas of interest include, minorities in engineering, K-12 engineering, and engineering curriculum development.Baker A. Martin, Clemson University Baker Martin is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clem- son University. He earned his BS from Virginia Tech and his MS from The University of

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Clark A. Cory Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rabita Rajkarnikar, Purdue University ; Cirilo I. Rangel, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction Engineering

Features and Teaching Methodologies,” Performance Improvement Quarterly, vol.16, pp. 6–25, 2003.[2] C. E. Hmelo and D. H. Evensen, “Introduction. Problem-based learning: Gaining insights onlearning interactions through multiple methods of inquiry,” in Problem- based learning: Aresearch perspective on learning interactions, D. H. Evensen & C. E. Hmelo Eds. Mahwah, NJ:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2000.[3] J. A. Ottman, Green Marketing, 2nd ed. Chicago, IL: NTC Business Books, 1998.[4] A. S. Hanna and K. T. Sullivan, “Bridging the gap between academics and practice: Acapstone design experience,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education andPractice, vol. 131, no. 1, pp. 59–62, 2005.[5] J. Duffield, J. C. Dunlap, and R. S. Grabinger

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Engaging the Community through Educational Outreach

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan A Munden, Fairfield University

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Community Engagement Division

communitypartner and university.1. Increase the effectiveness and reach of K-12 STEM programming through the integration ofthe FIRST Robotics Competition Team resulting in more city area students pursuing STEMcareers.We have moved the team out of its original high school to our partner, a STEM Outreach non-profit, so that the team is community based, to recruit students from multiple schools to the team.Our community partner is able to enhance its STEM outreach offerings by offering its studentsthe opportunity to participate in the nationally recognized FIRST robotics program.Our community partner is able to involve more college student mentors in its programs. Therobotics team moved into new workspace with enhanced shop capabilities at the UniversityThe

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

CopperCountry Intermediate School District met with area superintendents in early 2005 and receivedtheir formal charge to provide structure to implement the recommendations of the CherryCommission.This group is now called the Mroz Commission and has focused on three main areas: helpstrengthen curricula in high schools to prepare more students for higher education, increaseenrollment and retention at the undergraduate level, and extend into the K-12 system theexcitement created by the Michigan Tech Enterprise Program through active, discovery-basedlearning. The goal is to create a culture of entrepreneurship, and to foster these outcomes bystrengthening the partnerships between higher education, local schools and the business smartzone. We feel that

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Community Engagement Division

constraints. By contrast, human-centered design for users focuses on the desirability of the designed object, emphasizingusers’ needs, aspirations, and cultural locations, mainly through ergonomics and esthetics.3Although now a well-established concept and practice in design studies and some forms ofindustrial design, HCD has more recently evolved to incorporate community perspectivesthat exist beyond individual user’s desires and, of special significance to our analysis, designpractices that exist alongside typical commercial contexts. HCD for communities considerslow-income and underserved communities as users, challenging engineering design educationto incorporate listening to users; accommodation of human capacities, needs, and desires