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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Xiaoxu Ji, Gannon University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

rely on the core strategies provided. Figure 5: Summary of student responses to strategies used to improve ChatGPT responsesProviding background information and examples emerged as the most effective way to improveresponses. Students recognized that ChatGPT performs better when given specific and relevantcontext. Many students employed a trial-and-error approach, rephrasing questions and narrowingdown the focus iteratively to achieve the desired output. Asking ChatGPT to focus on specificaspects indicates that students understand how to guide the model effectively toward a particularangle or detail. Asking for deeper explanations reflects students’ attempts to push ChatGPTbeyond surface-level responses, especially for complex topics.These

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dona Boccio, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Dugwon Seo, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College ; Sirin Budak, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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Mathematics

topic is covered as a separate section in College Algebra classes andnot a lot of time is allocated. We suggest to include a literal equation type of problem after eachfunction topic is covered.Suggestion 6. Accept and integrate use of smart phone apps for relevant problemsIt is essential for new generation learners to utilize digital tools to solve problems as technologycontinues to change and evolve. Qualification of professions in engineering and technologyfields nowadays demands fast adaptation to the new technology and the ability of using digitaltools to find relevant information and solve problems in addition to strong mathematicalbackground. An introduction to smart phone apps by the instructors could help students makeuse of these

Conference Session

Perceptions of Women's Success in STEM

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Brunette, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; paula rayman, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; meg bond, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Lu Yuan, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Women in Engineering

Massachusetts-Lowell Page 12.34.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007A Delphi Study to Structure a Working Conference on Women’s Success in STEMIntroductionAlthough there is vast information regarding the difficulties that women face in thescience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, still it is still not veryclear how the critical work-related factors interact and have an impact on the attraction,retention, and advancement of women in STEM fields. Since there is little evidenceregarding the magnitude and direction of established relationships between these work-related factors and women’s success, it is critical

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Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Shanice Solomon, Clemson University; Sekou L Remy, Clemson University

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Computers in Education

technologies and web services to support learning. Webservices refer to the technologies that allow making connections between web applications11.4.1. IaaSIaaS is composed of information infrastructure and teaching resources5. This layer was the mostuniversal, used in all classes. Using this layer allowed students to make HTTP get requests toissue commands and to get data. Although, in some cases, students had little to no understandingof control theory, they were still able to successfully control a robot’s actions. Therefore, IaaScould be especially useful in the classroom because it can allow students to implement complextheories without the student having previous knowledge of the theory. IaaS was used in the samemanner, however dependent upon the

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Robert Heard, Carnegie Mellon University

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Environmental Engineering

timing of the courses allows a synergy to develop, as material ispresented, updated, and presented again to a different group of students. Each iteration providesan opportunity to keep both technical and environmental topics current, reevaluate use oftechnical information, and introduce new instructional activities and assessment tools. Each timehas resulted in content becoming more accessible to students’ understanding. 1. Mihelcic, James R., John C. Crittenden, Mitchell J. Small, et al. Sustainability Science and Engineering: The Emergence of a New Metadiscipline. Environmental Science and Technology v37 n23 p5314-5324 2003. 2. Haury, David L. Education for Environmental Sustainability. ERIC Digest. ERIC Clearinghouse for

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

. Competencies are underlying characteristics of an individualthat can indicate ways of behaving or thinking that are important to a specific job or situation13.A competency is built on behavioral indicators. Behavioral indicators are specific behavioralways of demonstrating the competency needed for the job and are influenced by motives, traits,attitudes, knowledge, and skills13. Behaviors link a candidate to the competencies for a particularjob description. Informed by the competencies in the job description, the recruiter has thedifficult task of identifying and selecting potential hires based on behaviors during shortinteractions at a career fair14. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), responded to the non-technical

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Bishnu karki, South Dakota State University; Prafulla Salunke, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Gary Anderson, South Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

technological advancements and emerging tools. Lastly, ethical awareness is underlinedas vital for ensuring the responsible and thoughtful application of AI by understanding its ethicalimplications in professional settings.Therefore, to stay competitive on the dynamic job market and succeed in the everchangingworkplace, college graduates have to possess not only technical expertise, but also professionalcommunication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary settings, and proficiency in effectiveand efficient use of generative AI. BackgroundToday, employers expect employees to work on multi/interdisciplinary teams, communicate withdiverse audiences and stakeholders, and understand how the decisions they

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut; Aayush Gupta, University of Connecticut

ConsiderationsAbstractThe rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP)technologies has led to the emergence of innovative tools like ChatGPT. With a specific focus oncomputer science students, this research investigates the utilization of ChatGPT in highereducation, analyzing its perceived advantages and challenges and delving into its influence onenhancing students’ comprehension and problem-solving skills.Our study posits three primary hypotheses. Firstly, we propose that ChatGPT can effectivelyserve as a supplementary learning tool, aiding computer science students in understandingcomplex concepts and refining their problem-solving skills. Secondly, we hypothesize that theintegration of ChatGPT in computer science

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, and education related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, creating effective learning environments, and building rigorous research capacity in science, engineering and technology education.Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Aurelio Lopez-Malo is Professor and Chair, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. He teaches food science and engineering related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, natural antimicrobials, and active learning

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry B. Santoso, Utah State University; Raymond E. Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education

wide-access Internet-based e-Infrastructure for K-12 education. His research interest includes learning personalization, cognition and metacognition, multimedia content, e-Learning standardization, and distance learning.Raymond E. Boyles, Utah State University Raymond Boyles attended California University of Pa. where he received two degrees; BA in Information Science: and a MS in Technology Education. He also attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics where he received an Associate degree in Avionics. He has professional experience as an engineering assistant, computer programmer, and a Robotics instructor, as well as volunteer experience as a teacher, advisor, peer counselor, and a special needs coordinator. He

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NOTE NEW TIMESLOT: Technical Session 7 - Paper 1: Auto-ethnographic Reflections : Lessons from Leading a STEM Initiative for Girls in School While We Ourselves Were in School

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Kayli Heather Battel, Tufts University; Kritin Mandala, Saguaro High School; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers; Natalie Anna Foster, Sisters in STEM - Saguaro High School; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Lissa Erickson, Battel Engineering; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

women in engineering and technology. Dr. Bhaduri has an interdisciplinary expertise with a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and Masters degrees in Statistics and Mechanical Engineering, from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include: future of work, women in technology, assessing the impact and effectiveness of inclusion and diversity initiatives as well as employing innovative, ethical and inclusive mixed-methods research approaches to uncovering insights about the 21st century workforce.Natalie Anna Foster, Sisters in STEM - Saguaro High School Natalie Foster is a current high school senior at Saguaro in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the president of the school’s FRC robotics club and has been a member of the team

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald N. Merino; D. W. Merino

1 . Session 1239 . DESIGNING FOR COST / AFFORDABILITY : Developing A Total Cost Model For Plastic Injection Molded Parts D. W. Merino , D. N. Merino , Ph.D. P. E. Engineering Information Inc. / Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJIntroduction Engineering design involves using scientific principles to provide economical solutions that

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

: Visualization of Rotations) for secondary and under- graduate students, developed the TESS (Teaching Engineering Self-efficacy Scale) for K-12 teachers, and rescaled the SASI (Student Attitudinal Success Inventory) for engineering students. As a program evaluator, she evaluated the effects of teacher professional development (TPD) programs on elementary teachers’ attitudes toward engineering and students’ STEM knowledge through a NSF DRK-12 project. As an institutional data analyst, she is investigating engineering students’ diverse pathways to their suc- cess.Dr. Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri Dr. Johannes Strobel is Full Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies at Uni- versity of

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Pioneering Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Christopher Bosso, Northeastern University; Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Engineering and Public Policy

lecturessought to focus student attention to the societal and regulatory issues that will arise asnanotechnology moves from the laboratory to commercial production. Page 11.548.4Technology and regulation (Week 4). Professor William D. Kay, Department of PoliticalScience, offered an overview of why governments historically have intervened in the marketsystem to regulate emerging technologies or their side effects. Based on experiences with othernew technologies, Kay noted that effective regulatory frameworks and institutions can serve topromote the advancement of research and development, promote more timely commercializationof products, protect the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Claudia Bascur, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

university education in STEM fields, faculty and professional development, research-based methodologies, and the use of evaluation tools and technology for education. She is also passionate about investigating conceptual learning in abstract physics topics, developing strategies to improve the retention of first-year engineering students, and enhancing skills and competencies in higher education. Additionally, Monica is dedicated to exploring gender issues in STEM education, with a particular emphasis on studying and proposing improvements for the inclusion of women in highly male-dominated fields. For more information on her work, visit her ORCID profile.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

John W. Duggan P.E.

both reviews current practices as well as emerging trends in thereuse and recycling of these materials in construction and describes how the general topic hasbeen included in civil and construction course-work.Keywords: sustainable construction; recycling and re-use; urban fill; asphalt, brick and concrete;green construction.The Case for Sustainable Design and ConstructionGreen building principles, means and methods have emerged to become an established andnecessary component for construction in the built environment. Energy, environmental andeconomic forces have led the building industry to seek innovative alternatives to conventionalbuilding and infrastructure design and construction. Forces on the industry towards becomingmore green include

Conference Session

Developing ABET Outcomes F--J

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

B.K. Hodge

anddisadvantages of a variety of alternate energy technologies. The course topics, contents, andgoals are discussed in detail in the paper. After two offering, the AES course meets the statedpurpose of the course and has become a popular elective even though the workload and effortrequired are significant.Background Virtually all mechanical engineering (ME) programs make use of technical electives toprovide students with depth or breath in an undergraduate ME curriculum. Many of thesetechnical electives explore traditional topical subjects such as finite element analysis or HVACsystems, but some such as composite materials or nanotechnology, provide introductions to newor emerging areas of mechanical engineering. Technical electives with titles

Conference Session

Teaching Industrial Engineers Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Vis Madhavan; Janet Twomey; Don Malzahn; Lawrence Whitman

; Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationapplications at Wichita State University and is only the beginning of a suite of models aimed atincreasing student understanding of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering concepts. Figure 4: Same Model Zoomed inReferences[1] Martin, J. (1995). The great transition: Using the seven disciplines of enterprise engineering to align people, technology and strategy. New York: American Management Association.[2] Davenport, T.H. & Short, J.E. (1990). The new industrial engineering: Information technology and business process redesign. Sloan Management Review, Summer 1990, 11-27.[3] Davenport, T.H. &

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia; M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Deborah Hecht, City University of New York; Peter Thomas Malcolm, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Edward Pan, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5559: LEARNING COMMON CORE MATH CONCEPTS WITHWISENGINEERINGCrystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia Crystal J. DeJaegher is a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Instructional Science and Tech- nology within the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education studying under Dr. Jennie Chiu. She holds a M.S. in secondary education from Indiana University. Experiences as a high school teacher have informed her research interests with a focus on STEM education and using technology to improve learner outcomes.Prof. Jennifer L. Chiu, University of VirginiaDr. M. David Burghardt, Hofstra UniversityDr. Deborah Hecht, City University of New York Center for Advanced Study in Education, CUNY

Conference Session

Faculty Development I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Craig Lorie, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

factors informing the implementation areunderstood more deeply.  Another arena for considering design-based research is in the incorporation of online tools andother technologies5,9. A result of such work can be more than understanding of what worked andfor which students, but also creating design principles that can help other instructors successfullyimplement emerging technologies. Some of the instructors in our groups were using flippedclassroom models. The outcome of these projects from a research standpoint can be not onlywhat the students learned, but also an investigation of the design process. What did the instructortry and how did it meet the objectives of the instructor and the course? Why were certaindecisions made about the design of

Conference Session

Professional Issues and Opportunities for Engineering Librarians

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alison Henry, University of Alberta; Lauren Stieglitz, University of Alberta

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Engineering Libraries

, doi: 10.5860/crln.79.5.248.[8] J. Boice, “An Exploration of Systematic Review Publication Trends in Conservation Biology Journals,” ​Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship​, no. 91, Jun. 2019, doi: 10.29173/istl2.[9] D. Koufogiannakis, “The State of Systematic Reviews in Library and Information Studies,” Evidence Based Library and Information Practice​, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 91–95, Jun. 2012, doi: 10.18438/B8Q021.[10] J. Xu, Q. Kang, and Z. Song, “The current state of systematic reviews in library and information studies,” ​Library & Information Science Research,​ vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 296–310, Oct. 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.lisr.2015.11.003.[11] R. Miranda and E. Garcia-Carpintero, “Overcitation and overrepresentation

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Programming Issues for Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Friedman; Jerri Drakes

2620 On the Ball Field with the Negro Leagues: Software Development for a Local Museum Rob Friedman, Jerri Drakes New Jersey Institute of Technology/Little Bytes, Inc. Research in informal learning, such as that which happens in museums, indicates that ofthe variety of pedagogical models available to us, a constructivist approach serves to engagelearners of all ages. At the same time, finding ways to tie classroom instruction to museumexperiences poses its own challenges to learning. One way to reach consistency and coherencebetween the classroom and museum visit experience is to involve visitors in the creation ofmuseum

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Patberg Morin, North Carolina State University; Joel J. Ducoste, North Carolina State University; Evelyn C. Brown, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

the survey results. The purpose of thisanalysis is to describe the data through a specific measurement, such as frequency or averages[11]. The benefit of doing this is that it provides insight into potential trends before conductingthe focus group protocol. For the focus group transcription, the focus group discussions areinductively coded by reviewing emerging themes [12]. The data is systematically compared toidentify connections and themes relevant to workshop topical areas, community groups, andinitiative opportunities. This information played a crucial role in revising instruments andprotocols. The identified themes not only shape topical areas but also contribute to the strategicplan for OFDS in preparation for the next semester

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Khalid Multani, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

provide any information about the technology they used (n = 28).RQ1: What is the purpose of developing conversational agents?Four themes emerged from the purpose of the conversational agents, the first one was improvingthe learning experience for the students by making it more interactive and engaging with thehelp of conversational agents (n = 13) as seen in [10], [11], [12]. The second one was basiclearning assistance, which means helping students find information more easily or helping withlogistical tasks (n = 11). The third one aimed to personalize and adapt the learning to thelearner’s knowledge level and learning needs by recommending appropriate learning tasks to thelearner (n = 12) [13], [14], [15]. Finally, some of them saw the potential

Conference Session

Design Communications & Cognition I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; William F. McKenna, University of Texas, Austin; Stephanie Baker Peacock, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

Baker Peacock, The University of Texas, Austin Stephanie received her BS and MS of Mathematics at branch campuses of The University of Texas and is pursuing her PhD in Science and Mathematics Education at The University of Texas at Austin. Her predominate research interest focuses on development of algebraic reasoning and symbolic understand- ing. Special attention is paid to students in community college developmental math courses and their transitions to credit-bearing courses, and issues encountered by English Language Learners and persons of low socioeconomic status. She is broadly interested in access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at all grade levels

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas; Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas

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Computers in Education

-community may notbe able to keep up with the rapid evolvement or emergence of these technologies. Companiesmay use outsourcing or internal training to obtain the necessary expertise, but that does notalways solve the problem in a time or cost effective manner. While that might be a constraint, arelatively great number of potential expert users of a specific technology are supplied fromschools and universities. One solution would be to expose more engineering students to the newest technologies, suchas Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), while they are still in school. This can lead to anincrease in the supply of acquainted users, who can become experts at later times. The problemwith such a strategy is that a technology might not be

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Thomas L. Acker, Northern Arizona University; Nena E. Bloom, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

applications, optimization of off-grid energy systems, wind turbine aero- dynamics, and wind integration on the electrical system. He has worked extensively with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the International Energy Agency on grid integration of wind and hy- dropower technologies. He is a member of the editorial board of Wind Engineering, serves on the board for the North American Wind Energy Academy, and is President of the board for the Western Energy Futures Institute.Dr. Nena E. Bloom, Northern Arizona University Dr. Nena Bloom is an evaluator and education researcher at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University. The primary area of her work is evaluating STEM education

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine A. Twyman, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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International

, however, was on meals and food differences, which is animportant aspect of culture but lacking in depth and difficult to analyze in terms of understandingstudents' learning. In future program offerings, the program director will ask students to be surethey describe what they learn in their journals during both formal and informal educationalsettings in the program.From a research design perspective, the primary limitation of this study is that it focuses on onlyone source of qualitative data: student authored journals. Because of this reliance, there is noopportunity to triangulate with other sources to confirm whether the themes and patterns thatemerged from this analysis would also emerge following interviews, for example 8. Thus, thisresearch

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

virtual lab on optical sensors is shown in Figure 1. Presented materials have beendeveloped with partial support from the NSF. I. IntroductionComputer simulation plays an important role in engineering programs by providing a learningplatform that provides an efficient and effective way of teaching complex and dynamicengineering systems. A simulation-based teaching environment enables students to acquireexperience and evaluate their previous results.1 Phenomenal growth in a wide spectrum of new and emerging technologies has led to increaseddemand for engineering and engineering technology graduates who understand the fundamentalprinciples behind contemporary state-of-the art technologies, but also exhibit analytical, problemsolving, and expert

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Thinking I: Classroom Experiences, Identity, and Theory

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elizabeth A. Reddy, Colorado School of Mines; Shannon Davies Mancus, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, informed by the social and cultural structures in which they occur. This workis valuable and necessary. However, approaching engineering as a sociotechnical activity canstill center human choices, actions, and effects. Such an anthropocentric approach to the worldmay neglect perspectives developing in academic fields and popular culture. Educators andstudents alike ask: if engineering is sociotechnical, what about animals that engineers and theirstakeholders love, the bugs that eat up their wires, the storms that destroy their photo voltaiccells, the hazards that inspire them to action, or all that their traditional homelands mean tothem? These perspectives direct our critical attention to the relationships between humans,technologies, and the