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Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Tallman, University of Texas at El Paso; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman; William J. Schell

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

instruction), this projectempirically measures the impact of identity-based reflexive instruction on student leader identityand perceptions of leadership. Results indicate that reflexive instruction is effective in impactingboth student leader identity growth and development of more expansive views of leadership. Inaddition, this project accomplished a core goal of creating an engineering leadership instructionalmodule that can be easily integrated in existing curricular and programmatic structures.Literature ReviewWhile engineering education has long successfully attended to technical preparation for theprofession, the past several decades have seen an increasing focus on developing professionalskills, such as communication and teamwork. Leadership

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2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Vazgen Shekoyan; Rex Taibu, Queensborough Community College-CUNY; George Tremberger Jr, CUNY-Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung, CUNY Queensborough Community College

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Diversity

community college. While a path analysis had indicatedthat “language comprehension is more critical for later word-problem (math) solving than pre-algebraic knowledge 22, this kinematics thinking driven writing pedagogy project could just be a“second best” approach to improve lab report writing. However, this project is still of value inour community college setting with many homework practices, based on recent neuroscienceresults that learning would depend on epigenetics and memory would depend on neuro networkoscillation 23, 24.When a student is engaged in a discovery lab, aligned with learning-cycle theory pioneered byKarplus in the 70s and further championed by others25, 26, 27, the assessment rubrics wouldinclude a deliverable in the area of

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hannah Dawes Budinoff, Pima Community College

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

help develop more generalstrategies to improve retention of underrepresented groups in engineering. In this paper, wesurvey some of the unique demographic and social challenges of community college studentsand assess the following pedagogical strategies derived from previous literature: lab activities,active learning, and improving spatial visualization ability. Lab activities and content thatencourage active learning have been previously cited as effective strategies for engaging non-traditional students. Spatial visualization ability has been shown to impact learning outcomes inengineering graphics courses, and activities like sketching have been shown to help students withlow spatial visualization. This study focuses on an introductory

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University; Gerald Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Said Bazzi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Syed Mustafa Husain Abidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

delves into the dynamicrealm of STEM education, with a particular emphasis on the transformative impact of four distinctand successful summer programs. These programs, designed to immerse students in hands-onexperiences beyond the confines of traditional classroom settings, serve as catalysts for thedevelopment of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and practical skills essential for successin STEM disciplines while also exposing them to real-life applications.Recent pedagogical shifts have emphasized the importance of experiential learning and hands-onactivities in promoting meaningful engagement and knowledge retention among students. Byproviding students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; David A Wood, Brigham Young University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

environments. 3. Idea: Relationship Between Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes • Importance: Investigating the relationship between student engagement and learning outcomes can help in designing effective educational programs. 4. Idea: Integration of Real-world Applications in Curriculum Design • Importance: Enhancing the relevance and efficacy of educational programs through the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. 5. Idea: Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Technology Education • Importance: Understanding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education is essential for future educational planning, especially in technology

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University; Shamika Zyhier, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

wasconcluded with preparation of a course assessment report.IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) has become an integral component of undergraduate engineeringeducation1-5. It is based on the constructivist theory of learning, which focuses on active, self-directed learning6. In project-based learning, students often work in collaborative teams todevelop a solution to a technical design problem that is relevant to their field of study. Project-based learning has been shown to improve student motivation, problem-solving skills,communication skills, teamwork skills, creativity, critical thinking, and student retention5, 7.Furthermore, a review of 225 studies that compared student performance in undergraduateSTEM courses that utilized traditional

Conference Session

Two year Colleges

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Ellen Hause, AACC; Benjamin Taylor, Seminole Community College

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Two Year College Division

verysuccessful in terms of the tangible results achieved in program development but it also providedwhat some participants have described as “… one of the best experiences in my professionallife” and “transformational events” in terms of new relationships formed between mentees andmentors and the faculty professional development that occurred during the mentoring process.The AACC thought so highly of the project that it returned to the NSF for additional funding tocontinue the program with an additional mentee/mentor class for the years 2005 – 2007 [4]. Therest of this paper will be devoted to a discussion of the details of this new program, its successesand challenges, and its impact on community college technology education.During the first half of

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2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Michael R. Penn

participants), and that the speaker remains seatedsurrounded by the audience. These differences are significant and impact the approach that apresenter should take to ensure effective communication. A classroom exercise was developedto provide students with experience in this setting.The AssignmentAn assignment was developed to provide students with an alternative oral communication set-ting for an upper-level engineering course, CEE 4330 Solid and Hazardous Waste Managementat the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Enrollment is the course varies from approximately10 to 25 students. The scenario given to the students is a conference meeting which has beencalled by the Vice-President of a consulting company to investigate new markets for engineer-ing

Conference Session

Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Penn State University, Harrisburg; Brittany Anderson, Penn State University, Harrisburg

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

increasing efforts thatsupport the recruitment and success of students in STEM [2-9]. Furthermore, many universitieshave implemented a variety of programs that employ high impact retention approaches,including advising, mentoring, active learning, student engagement, and other support services.[10-14]. While there are many causes that result in low graduation rates, it is more likely thatrates could be improved if students are well-prepared for college and have clear future careergoals. Studies have shown, for example, that K-12 students who participate in STEM programsincrease their chances to succeed in STEM disciplines once they are in college. Such programsprovide participants with important knowledge and skills and help them gain a

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Jerrod A Henderson, William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; David Horton Jr, University of Houston

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

distinction as a Phi Beta Kappa member and an American Chemical Society Scholar. Dr. Henderson completed his Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a graduate student, he was a NASA Harriet G. Jenkins Graduate Fellow and mentor for the Summer Research Opportunities Program. Dr. Henderson has dedicated his career to increasing the number of students who are in pathways to pursue STEM careers. He believes that exposing students to STEM early will have a lasting impact on their lives and academic pursuits. He co-founded the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy (SEBA). SEBA is an educational intervention that introduces underrepresented and underserved fourth and fifth

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Culturally Responsive and Identity-Affirming Approaches in Pre-College STEM Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Wells, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

responsive and gamified approach positively influenced students’beliefs by fostering both interest and self-efficacy in engineering contexts. The results underscorethe importance of creating learning environments and activities that not only spark interest inengineering but also build students’ confidence in their abilities to engage in engineering practices.For migratory Latinx high school students who face unique challenges in their educationaljourneys, cultivating engineering for social impact may be particularly crucial in garnering interestin the field. This study contributes to the growing body of research on the importance of connectingengineering to social and cultural context and provides insights into effective strategies

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren A Cooper, University of Colorado Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder

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Design in Engineering Education

underdevelopedcommunity outside the U.S.Although PBSL opportunities are expanding at educational institutions nationwide, much of thefindings on their impacts are anecdotal.10-11 Some faculty have begun to assess PBSL programsand have found that PBSL does, in fact, cultivate stronger learning outcomes, entrepreneurship,cultural awareness, and community-mindedness. However, comprehensive and rigorousassessment methods have not yet been implemented.10 Also, given that the number of studentsparticipating in PBSL activities may be small or unrepresentative of the undergraduateengineering student population at large, it is difficult to draw conclusions that can be generalizedabout this promising instructional strategy.One of the main differences between PBSL and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Anna Fay Booker; Petra Shea McDonnell-Ingoglia, Whatcom Community College; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

model to support their history research. The final synthesisrequired students to answer one of the essential questions developed for the learning community[3]: How does the engineered world affect how we live?Figure 2. (Left) Student-designed model of a dam used to explore the impact on sediment fromdam removal. (Right) Historical photo of the dam (photo credit: Jack Garver).One example final project was researching the removal of a dam in the Middle Fork of theNooksack River. The group began by using various resources to research the reason for theaddition and rationale for the removal of the Middle Fork dam. While locating sources for thepaper, the group used a stream table to create a mathematical model to measure the impact ofsediment when

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Shiseido Robinson; Mirit Shamir; Amy Betz; Beth Montelone

individuals. The aim of the present poster is toemphasize the importance of applying lean manufacturing principles in a program for supportingthe needs of underrepresented students and identifying potential beneficial outcomes. Thehypothesis being tested was that providing students with the opportunity to engage in hands-ondiscovery-based activities, offering experience in laboratory environments, allowing them toconduct undergraduate research, and offering mentorship as part of a community would helpstudents develop a strong self-identity in STEM and strengthening their self-efficacy, and hasadded value to students of different background. The results show improvements in recruitment,retention, and inclusion of students from underrepresented groups

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

that 46% of the students answeredthat “they feel AI will enhance student engagement and interactivity." 38% of students hold thebelief that AI “will be supportive in helping to generate ideas”, while 38% consider it to berevolutionary in terms of “teaching and learning methods." 26% of students said that AI has thepotential to “increase efficiency with tasks and activities." 24% of participants indicated that AImay “provide personalized learning experiences." When asked about the use of generative AI inhigher education, “about one in six students feels that generative AI specifically is unethical andshould not be allowed in higher education."Another survey was published by Chegg, an American education technology company [2]. Basedon their

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yogesh Bhandari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Akshay Vora, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Sengavi Thirupathy; Rashi Singh, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Oscar Azofeifa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

in order to reduce heat losses as well as utilize solar energy for heating. Students calculated energy gain from solar heating, room lighting, and choosing windows based on R-values, cost, and appearance.While making an impact at the global level is often the desire of many young sustainability enthusiasts,getting a real life experience and seeing the challenges at a much smaller (university level) scale turnedout to be an excellent experience. The exercise to submit an energy sustainability proposal to the SSCrequired thinking at a much smaller, campus-sized, scale. It helped students become conscious of theconstant possibilities for enhancement in their everyday lives. Students engaged themselves in practicalprojects that would

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

local actors. As instructors in engineering and anthropology programs, we were alsoconcurrently developing curricular approaches to guide students and design participants tocomparatively examine, map, and reflect on the relationships between the building projects, withan emphasis on collaborative design and incorporation of alternative perspectives. We see theselearning goals to be important for graduates who will engage with increasingly complexchallenges in their careers. Our curricular design addresses learning outcomes for students to beable to describe and compare different forms of “sociability” in cold climate housing projects,analyze challenges of building affordable, quality homes in communities impacted by climatechange, and explore

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DEED Technical Session 2: Postcard Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Nagel, James Madison University; Kelly Sadel; Melissa Aleman, James Madison University

learning to be challenging; herein, we choose to focus specificallyon an engineering program which has prided itself on community and engaged learning tounderstand how engineering compares more broadly with experiences noted in literature.3 Research Questions and JustificationsLongstanding expectations of the residential college experience were disrupted by the Covid-19pandemic. Understanding these disruptions through the lived experiences of students both beforeand after the online, remote learning shift can provide insight into particularly impactful andimportant aspects of the learning experience from college students’ perspective. Accordingly, wepose the following research questions: Research Question 1: What are the differences between

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Developments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Greg Walker; Sean Brophy

media formats illustrates the potential of expressing ideas inmultiple context and formats1 beneficial to students’ comprehension.We did not anticipate the students’ positive reaction to having the professor facing themas he talked. From their comments, they identified a different connection with theprofessor as though they were engaged in a conversation. This could have an importantaffect on the classroom community that is formed, which invites students to either shareinformation or ask questions. More research could be done to evaluate the benefits tostudents’ attention and motivation to participate in the classroom lessons. In the future

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Desen Sevi Özkan, University of Connecticut; Todd Campbell, University of Connecticut; Pamela C Detrois, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

cases of local energy transition and other timesdiscussing the energy supply issues at a global scale.This study is underpinned by an emphasis on different knowledge formations of students. In the domainof energy, conflicts do not arise simply because one side lacks the scientific facts or objective truths of theissue, yet much of the renewable energy and energy transition efforts lay in battling misinformation oreducating the public (Oreskes & Conway, 2011; Sovacool et al., 2016). These solutions frame theproblem as a lack of factual information by an unknown mass of people. Instead of these deficit-basedperspectives, community engagement scholars are advocating for more asset-based ways of examiningthe publics views—emphasizing the

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Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Elizabeth Paderi Cheung, Los Angeles Pierce College; Tiffany Reardon

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Two Year College Division

Institution Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HSI STEM, Award No. P031C110159).Bibliography1. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). (2012). Engage to excel: Producing one million additional college graduates with degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Retrieved December 2012 from: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/pcast-engage-to- excel-final_2-25-12.pdf2. California Community Colleges Student Success Task Force (CCCSSTF). (2012). Advancing student success in California community colleges. Retrieved December 2012 from http://www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Portals/0/StudentSuccessTaskForce/SSTF_FinalReport_We b_010312

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Teams, Teaching, Leadership, and Technical Communications in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

supports a mature understanding of the society the studentinteracts with. A more childlike student may be able to solve engineering problems with propertraining and education, but may be less likely to identify that a problem existed in the first place. Finally, outcome (i) has perhaps the greatest link to the tenets of andragogy when itdescribes “a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.”7 Clearly,a graduate who has achieved outcome (i) has not only the requisite skills to teach him or herself,but has moved beyond goal-oriented learning and toward a learning-oriented approach. In a comprehensive report on the changes required to ensure the success of engineeringeducation in 2020, the National

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Heather Manley Lillibridge, Texas A&M University; Chris Scarmardo, Texas A&M University

opportunities. Students were engaged inintroductory research tasks as a bigger team to establish a baseline of basic cybersecurity knowledgeand research framework. Then, they were grouped into teams. The team approach was used toreflect a “real-world” work environment where student develop their ability to collaborate on a teamand function as both leaders and team members. In addition to hands-on work in the laboratory,students participated in weekly meetings centered on different topics of interest to undergraduates.These meetings included guest speakers who presented on different research topics and jobopportunities in their fields, lessons on how to read research papers, the responsible conduct ofresearch/ethics, how to apply to graduate school

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John Y Oliver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nina J. Truch

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

reflective process. Significant work this past year includes department-driven callsaround supporting (new) faculty in their success, engagement, sense of belonging, and any otherway (new) faculty might define their experiences in the CPE department. Faculty identified threekey areas to be attentive to: onboarding (from informational to creating the conditions fortransformation), mentoring, and community through facilitated dialogue sessions. We initiatedresearch strands on the student experience and equitable teaching practices in our department.This paper and accompanying poster highlights key aspects of our work during the past year.IntroductionPart of our work to transform our department into one that is equitable and just involveddeveloping a

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

students in the program, impact on faculty workload andappropriateness of sample size. One of the challenges in implementing a successful directassessment process is engaging the faculty and achieving a high level of participation andsupport. Here we describe the development and successful implementation of direct assessmentprocesses for a large mechanical engineering program with 1340 students and 36 faculty at aland-grant, research intensive doctoral granting university. This process was piloted in Spring2011 to identify potential issues, which were addressed and is now fully implemented.Assessment of the process itself indicates high level of faculty satisfaction and involvement,suggesting that the process is a sustainable

Conference Session

Graduate School

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nathalia Peixoto, George Mason University; Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University; Siddhartha Sikdar, George Mason University; Holly Matto, George Mason University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

their requests, as they gain familiarity with the projects and witheach cohort of trainees. In this manuscript we describe the iterative process we have implemented and what wehave so far accomplished in terms of convergence research [6] and community engagement.KeywordsGraduate student education; multidisciplinary research; team science; user-centered design;community engagement.IntroductionThere is a significant need for the educational system at the graduate level to include integrativetraining across disciplines, and to offer skills so that students can meaningfully engage withtarget communities in an impactful way (2). The Center for Adaptive Systems of Brain-BodyInteractions (CASBBI) at George Mason University has as long-term

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

, especially among young women and underrepresentedminorities2-5. Evidence from university service-learning experiences support this hypothesis inprograms such as EPICS (www.purdue.edu/epics) and chapters of Engineers Without Borders,which are attracting higher percentages of women than the overall engineering population. Further evidence comes from the Changing the Conversation study which is finding thatthe way engineers talk about engineering with the emphasis on the technology does not connectwell with young people. What resonates much better is when connections are made between thetechnology and the impact on people and communities. If students who want to make adifference in their communities see the technology as a tool to accomplish

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hue Van Tran; Steven Reyer; James Friauf; Owe Petersen; Katherine Wikoff

wide range of settings for the evaluation of these skills is presented. Theevaluation focuses on using reading, writing, speaking, and listening as the four corecompetencies for effective communications. The findings show that reading and listening skillsneed strengthening. The belief is that those skills are key to exposing students to influences andthoughts beyond themselves, enlarging the capability to express themselves in their writing andspeaking.The Electrical Engineering Program of MSOE requires communication skills to be stressed invarious aspects of the entire curriculum and integrated into the syllabi of courses, includingtechnical courses. In part this is a product of the school’s “applications-oriented” educationalphilosophy, but

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Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Reese, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy; Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy, West Point

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Civil Engineering

convey increased importance for particular topics, or enable an instructorto insert physical demonstrations, drama, or suspense into a lesson. While one may think dramaand suspense are better suited to the theater, having the ability to exploit those elements,particularly in engineering courses, through the use of non-verbal communication will improvestudent engagement. The second ExCEEd element requiring non-verbal communication,enthusiasm, also finds its roots in intellectual excitement. Enthusiasm involves “the simulationof positive emotion in students”4. An instructor who demonstrates a genuine passion for thelesson material is more likely to stimulate a reciprocal excitement from the students than onewho is not passionate about their course

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ERM Potpourri

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Sullivan, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 11.625.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Explaining the Numbers: Using Qualitative Data to Enhance Communication Instruction in the Engineering ClassroomAbstractIn 1959, C.P. Snow articulated the notion of “the two cultures,” specifically, the bifurcationbetween the sciences and humanities and the impact this had on solving the world’s problems.Disciplinary cultures are evidenced through rites, norms, language, and customs. In particular,disciplines can be characterized by their theoretical and methodological worldviews. Whilesciences like engineering are positivist with respect to research orientation, humanities, and inparticular, communication, is multifaceted including the post-positivist