Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Student Success

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenai Kelley Brown, Clemson University; Natalie Stringer, Clemson University; Rachel K. Anderson, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Clemson University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #23310Supporting Student Learning Through Peer-led Course Support InitiativesJenai Kelley Brown, Clemson University Jenai Kelley Brown has a background in college life coaching as well as career counseling. Before com- ing to Clemson University, she was a Senior College Life Coach at Florida State University working primarily with first generation college students. Jenai is currently the Assistant Coordinator for Tutor- ing in Clemson’s Academic Success Center where she trains and manages approximately 60 tutors each semester. While her roles in Higher Education have changed, her primary goal has remained to help

Conference Session

Edifying Engineering Education through Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnaam Aazhang, Rice University; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jan P. Allebach, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); L. Franklin Bost, Virginia Commonwealth University; Joseph R. Cavallaro, Rice University; Edwin K. P. Chong Ph.D., Colorado State University; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University; Sonya M. Dennis, Morehouse College; Yingfei Dong, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Prasad N. Enjeti, Texas A&M University; Afroditi V. Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; David Garmire, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Jay George; Brian E. Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Gail S. Hohner, University of Michigan; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Amos Johnson, Morehouse College; Charles Kim, Howard University; Hale Kim, INHA University; Robert H. Klenke, Virginia Commonwealth University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kevin James Lybarger, University of Washington; Stephen Marshall P.E., University of Strathclyde; Subra Muralidharan, University of California, Davis; Aaron T. Ohta, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Francisco Raul Ortega, Florida International University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; David M. Rizzo; Candace Renee Ryder, Colorado State Univerisity; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Seyed Masoud Sadjadi, Florida International University; Scott Munro Strachan, University of Strathclyde; Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University; Gary L. Woods, Rice University Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Brian C. Fabien, University of Washington; Phiilp Johnson, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Robert Collins, Univesrity of Strathclyde at Georgia Tech; Paul Murray

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Communications and a Fellow of the IEEE.Prof. Edwin K. P. Chong Ph.D., Colorado State University See edwinchong.usProf. Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology Edward J. Coyle is the John B. Peatman Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing, directs the Arbutus Center for the Integration of Research and Education, and is the founder of the Vertically-Integrated Projects (VIP) Program. He is a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar and was a co-recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s 2005 Bernard M. Gordon Award for Inno- vation in Engineering and Technology Education. Dr. Coyle is a Fellow of the IEEE and his research interests include engineering education, wireless networks

Conference Session

K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon DeReamer; Nick Safai

Session # 1460 Promoting Science and Engineering in Grades K-12 By Means of a Summer Workshop - A Universal Model – Sharon M. DeReamer, M.S, Assistant Professor, CS Department, Dr. Nick M. Safai, Coordinator of Engineering Department Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UtahAbstract During the summer of 2003, the Computer Science and Engineering Departmentsarranged and coordinated two one-week workshops for middle-school children. Theseworkshops provided a wide variety of Science and Engineering-related lectures and

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Paper ID #20916Adopting Evidence-based Instruction through Video-Annotated Peer ReviewDr. James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach James J. Pembridge is an Assistant Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. His research has focused on mentoring as pedagogy for project-based courses and understanding the adult learning characteristics of undergraduate students.Ms. Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, The University of Oklahoma; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan McNeill, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

course objectives as wellas ABET objectives and concurrently encourage students to look beyond surface technical aspectsof engineering solutions. Through this paper we demonstrate how one (of several) projects in acourse can meet these multiple objectives, in a comprehensive, integrated fashion. Purpose of this study The study presented in this paper examines the outcomes of a real-world design projectused in a foundational course in engineering thermodynamics. Outcomes identified by students arelinked to course objectives as well as ABET criteria to demonstrate the breadth of outcomesreported by students. Method Participants and setting The participants were eighty-eight sophomore engineering students enrolled in

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Holly K. Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Mark R. Henderson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-3475: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MODEL FOR THE REPRE-SENTATION OF LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN EN-GINEERINGDr. Susan McCahan, University of Toronto Susan McCahan is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Uni- versity of Toronto. In addition, she is currently the Vice Dean, Undergraduate for the faculty of applied science and engineering. She received her B.Sc. from Cornell University (1985) and M.S. (1989) and Ph.D (1992) degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in mechanical engineering.Prof. Holly K. Ault Ph.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Holly K. Ault received her B.S., M.S.M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1974, 1983, and

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

K. Hing Pang

Session 3613 A Novel Use of HYSYS to Design an Industrial Refrigeration System K. Hing Pang California Polytechnic University, PomonaIntroductionIndustrial refrigeration systems such as those present in an ethylene plant or an ammonia plantare designed based on the demand of refrigerant in the process. Once the duties of the heatexchangers and the temperatures of the refrigerant are specified, the refrigeration systemconsisting of compressors, condensers and flash drums can be designed. Process simulators suchas Provision or Aspen can be used to design the refrigeration system by using feed

Conference Session

Insights for Teaching ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; Amir Kamil, University of Michigan; Andrew Deorio, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #28931Student Sense of Community Through an Introductory Computer Program-mingCourse SequenceDr. Laura K Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer and Research Investigator at the University of Michigan. She researches ways to use data-informed analysis of students’ performance and perceptions of classroom environment to support DEI-based curricula improvements.Dr. Amir Kamil, University of MichiganDr. Andrew DeOrio, University of Michigan awdeorio@umich.edu contact Andrew DeOrio is a teaching faculty member at the University of Michigan and a consultant for web and machine learning projects

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Joe Saboe, Denver Public Schools

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

high school offerings in a manner thatbetter prepares students for college attendance and future careers in science and engineering. Asour partnership strengthens over the next several years, we anticipate the conceptualization andimplementation of additional programs, at all levels, well beyond that which is describe inthrough this work-in-progress paper. Although we anticipate a minimum of a ten-yearcollaboration, this will be determined by the success of the program and the funds we Page 26.383.5successfully secure for long-term implementation. Currently, funds have been secured to supportthe K-12 efforts through the academic year 2016

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom: Summer and Scholarship Programs to Engage Minorities

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; A. S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

university collaborated to developthe Summer Engineering Institute (SEI), which targets female students and underrepresentedethnic minorities. Funded by a grant from the US Department of Education, the SEI is a two-week residential summer camp that offers students the opportunity to gain insight into theengineering profession and the engineering educational system through a combination oflectures, hands-on laboratory activities, field trips, workshops, panels, and projects. The programalso aims to provide students with the skills and resources needed to be successful collegestudents. This paper presents the results and lessons learned from four years of implementationof the SEI, and how the program has succeeded in enhancing interest in engineering

Conference Session

Where Are Tomorrow's Civil Engineers?

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tarek Rizk; Donald Carpenter; James Hanson

compressive forces through the rock mass with bolts. Although the mechanicswere beyond the students’ conceptual understanding, they enjoyed assisting shoveling the graveland tightening the bolts as well as hearing stories about tunneling for subways. Theeffectiveness of reinforced soil was demonstrated by hiding paper discs within one pile of sandnext to a “control” pile of sand. The students could not guess why the reinforced sand pile(which appeared identical to the control pile) was able to hold substantially more weight beforefailing. The soil reinforcement demonstration was quite rapid because it had to be entirely set upahead of time to maintain the element of surprise. This activity prefaced showing the studentssamples of geosynthetics and

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (4)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University ; Jacob W. Benton, Primoris Services Corporation; Traci Aucoin, GEAR UP; Gloria E. de Zamacona Cervantes, Saint Louis University; Adam O'Neill, Saint Louis University; Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

andadministrators are overwhelmed with the day-to-day activities in K-12 education and many arehesitant to take on extracurricular work. Thus, teacher and administrator buy-in is an absolutenecessity if the goal of the project is to impact a large number of students beyond what islogistically possible through afterschool programs and summer camps. Developing thoserelationships takes time and requires sufficient planning. Second, student participation inafterschool and summer activities will decrease among the same cohort of students as a result ofother extracurricular activities and jobs taking precedence as students increase in age. This maylimit the number of students that a program can reach. The teachers noted that some aspects ofthe program could be

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad ProgramAbstractBackground: In this fast-paced interconnected world, developing intercultural competence hasbecome a critical skill for individuals to effectively navigate diverse cultural contexts. Studyabroad programs have emerged as a popular and effective means of promoting interculturalcompetence development. However, while the overall benefits of study abroad programs havebeen well-documented, there is limited research on how gender may influence the developmentof intercultural competence within these programs.Purpose: This study aims to investigate gender differences in the

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dia St. John, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #12229From College to K-12: Adapting Industrial Engineering Classroom Exercisesfor Outreach PurposesDia St. John, University of Arkansas Dia St. John is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas where she also earned her B.S.I.E. and M.S.I.E. She is a member of IIE and serves as presi- dent for the Arkansas Student Chapter of INFORMS. This is her first submission to ASEE.Mr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Eric Specking serves as the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He directs the engineering

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

differences among the various majorshave also been posited. These techniques are a response to the rise of interdisciplinary designcourses coupled with a more distracted generation with a shorter attention span. As the methodshave been proven successful at the K-12 level, with proper implementation, there is a highprobability of success of the modified techniques presented. The re-interpretations arenecessarily diluted but have shown promise anecdotally through the author's experience. Werecommend further study using both qualitative and quantitative assessments to validate initialobservations of the implementation of these techniques.References[1] A. Van den Beemt, M. MacLeod, J. Van der Veen, A. Van de Ven, S. van Baalen, R. Klaassen and M. Boon

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa N. Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jose M. Santos, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Aaron Joseph Mills, Iowa State University

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Computers in Education

2.2included improved power management, longer battery life, and a streamlined microcontrollerboard 2. Other upgrades included: a 128 x 32 programmable graphical LCD display, 5 servomotor control ports, I/O expandability for additional sensors, a programmable speaker, 3programmable LEDs, and 3 programmable control switches. Photos of the current CEENBoT™platform, and a close up of the CEENBoT™’s controller board are shown below: Page 22.364.4The Need for Computer Programming Interfaces for K-16In 2008, the newly created CEENBoT™ did not possess a straightforward method which enabledusers to program and control it beyond the included firmware settings. The

Conference Session

Technical Session 7 - Paper 6: Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational Capital

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Stephanie Ashley Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student mo- tivation and their learning experiences. Her projects focus on student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, development of problem solving skills, self-regulated learn- ing, and epistemic beliefs. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Vermont, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational CapitalIntroduction There are significant disparities

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Zvi Aronson; Souran Manoochehri; Peter Dominick; Kishore Pochiraju; Beth McGrath; George Korfiatis; Keith Sheppard

spotlighted some of theissues associated with virtual student teams engaged in design. Extending this to a globalperspective, Jones et al.2 have been strong advocates for the use of distance learningtechniques as a means to provide an international experience to engineering students,given the extremely low number of engineering students who engage in direct study orwork abroad. They have pointed to a small number of engineering schools in the UnitedStates that have taken steps to introduce a virtual international experience. As we haveindicated, beyond providing a more accessible means for engineering students to gaininternational exposure and orientation, engaging them in a virtual international teamprogram will foster their ability to function

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Grubbs, Baltimore County Public Schools; Greg J. Strimel, West Virginia University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

demanded (Menary, 2007),the design challenge presented to students, such as design only, or design-to-make, ultimatelyresults in differences in specific processes identified. As Table 3 illustrates, the design challengepresented to students varied across research studies. Kelley (2008) and Welch and Lim (2000)use cognitive processes that extend beyond reasoning skills and include building, modeling,measuring. Using the same coding scheme as Kelley (2008), Strimel’s (2014) examination ofstudents in interaction with an engineering problem extended through the designing of a solutionto the making and evaluation of final solutions to include processes of experimentation andtesting. Yet, when a verbal protocol analysis is employed for analyzing a

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-engineering program), a cadre ofuniversity students teach engineering curricula to more than 1,600 youngsters weekly in 58grades 3-12 classrooms to make hands-on engineering exploration part of every child’seducational experience. Engineering graduate and undergraduate TEAMS Fellows serve asengineering role models in K-12 science, math and technology classes through teaching STEMsubjects within a hands-on engineering context.The Graduate Fellow’s RoleWorking alongside partner teachers, TEAMS Fellowsbridge engineering subject area content to age-appropriate education pedagogy through hands-onengineering activities specifically mapped to K-12content standards. In addition to classroom teaching,graduate TEAMS Fellows develop and classroom testoriginal

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Caldwell, North Carolina State University; Jessica McCoy, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 12.1430.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Impact of K-12 Outreach Programs on Graduate and Undergraduate ExperiencesIntroductionThe impact of university-initiated educational outreach programs extends beyond K-12 studentsand teachers to benefit university fellows. A case study done by one such program, RecognizingAccelerated Math Potential in Underrepresented People (RAMP-UP) demonstrates markedimprovements in professional skills for both undergraduate and graduate fellows. The inclusionof undergraduates under the supervision of graduate fellows makes RAMP-UP unique amongother GK-12 programs. This program also employs a diverse population of fellows. In fall2006, 66% of these

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University; Traci Aucoin; Adrienne Enriquez, Oregon GEAR UP; Kelsey Z. Musa, Saint Louis University; Rachel Bultas

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Pre-College Engineering Education

. Gleason, J., et al., Integrated Engineering Math-Based Summer Bridge Program for Student Retention. Advances in Engineering Education, 2010. 2(2): p. 1-17.5. Santiago, L.Y. and R.A.M. Hensel, Engineering Attrition and University Retention, in 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2012, American Society for Engineering Education: San Antonio, TX.6. Sullivan, J.F., et al. Beyond the Pipeline: Building a K-12 Engineering Outreach Program. in 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. 1999. San Juan, Puerto Rico.7. Poole, S.J., J.L. deGrazia, and J.F. Sullivan, Assessing K-12 Pre-Engineering Outreach Progreams. Journal of Engineering Education, 2001. 90(1): p. 43-48.8. deGrazia, J.L., et al., A K-12/University Partnership

Conference Session

NGSS & Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The State of Engineering Integration in K-12 Science Standards Five Years After NGSSAbstractRecent initiatives in engineering education have resulted in the integration of engineeringconcepts directly into K-12 education standards. The most notable example of this is the NextGeneration Science Standards (NGSS), released in 2013. The NGSS not only includes standardsfocused directly on engineering, but also lists engineering design as one of four primary domainsof science.Since educational standards are defined on a state-by-state basis, the direct impact of the NGSSis limited to the states which choose to adopt them. Beyond this, however, the NGSS have anindirect impact

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Assessment of K-12 outreach group project highlighting multidisciplinary approaches in the oil and energy industryAbstract A need exists to inspire female high school students to study engineering, and one approachis to expose students to the different engineering disciplines and highlight current technologicalproblems that require multidisciplinary approaches. The objective of a week-long residentialsummer program was to introduce high school females to six engineering disciplines andmultidisciplinary approaches through interactive topic lessons, a real-world group project andprofessional development sessions to excite female students about current

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Muldoon, Polytechnic Institute of NYU; Paul T Phamduy, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Raymond Le Grand, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

for Teachers Site and GK-12 Fellows programs, funded by NSF, and the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), funded by six philanthropic foundations, he has conducted significant K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of dozens of New York City public schools. He received NYU-Poly’s 2002, 2008, and 2011 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award, 2002 Jacobs Innovation Grant, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distinguished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Lead- ership. In 2004, he was selected for a three-year term as a Senior Faculty Fellow of NYU-Poly’s Othmer Institute for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

integrating computer science into K-12 education. Through professional development and virtual re-search experiences, these projects have significantly enhanced educators’ ability to teach computing con-cepts across various disciplines. Evaluations reveal positive outcomes in educators’ content knowledge,self-efficacy, and the creation of accessible resources for teaching computer science. The projects high-light the importance of authentic, integrated educational experiences in preparing students for futureSTEM opportunities, impacting over 190 educators and thousands of students by developing more than300 interdisciplinary activities.Motivation & Literature ReviewImpactful teacher experiences must be built upon strong partnerships, and this is a

Conference Session

RET Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hasina Huq, University of Texas, Pan American; Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas-Pan American

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-educated nano electronics device design engineersand therefore K-12 STEM teachers’ training efforts are essential to meet future nanotechnologychallenges. A group of three teachers are recruited through the NSF funded ResearchExperiences for Teachers. The group has investigated the characteristics of Electrospun CarbonNanofibers (ECNFs) for bio-sensing applications. Nano-electronics have the potential to impacteverything from computer processor to television displays to cell phones as well as have a majorimpact on the U.S. economy. So this research investigates the impact of the nano-electronicseducational research on K-12 curriculum.Introduction:The research project is an exciting topic for teaching concepts of mathematics, science, andtechnology

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve York

projects to complete throughout the semester. For each project thestudent teams are given design criteria, instructed to develop several design alternatives,and then to select and build their best design. Only the tools and materials contained inthe teams’ MacGyver box may be used for construction. The limited availability ofmaterials provides specific design challenges to the students and allows a unique meansof control for the instructor. Several project assignments are given over the course of thesemester and no replacement parts are allowed.This paper will discuss the development and implementation of the MacGyver boxprogram from conception through implementation. Specific topics include theprocurement of funding, the MacGyver box inventory

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-871: ATTRACTING K-12 STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGINEER-ING DISCIPLINES WITH PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODULESAlok K. Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion Univer- sity. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory. Dr. Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certi- fied manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has orga- nized several international conferences as General Chair, including

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rayshun J. Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc.; Ayanna M. Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-273: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ROBOTICS AC-TIVITIES IN UNDERSERVED K-12 COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASS-ROOMRayshun J Dorsey, WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, Inc. Rayshun Dorsey is currently the Founder and President of WizKidz Science and Technology Centers, an organization that works in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology and currently offers an extensive in-formal education collaboration through various outreach projects to include AroPability, a federally funded initiative in conjunction with California Institute of Technology, Center for the Vi- sually Impaired, National Federation of the Blind and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite that seeks to stimulate STEM