Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kyle Pace; Jeremy R Anderson, EASENET

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

curricula. One solution is to create a broadly-accessible introductory-level elective coursein energy engineering. UC Santa Cruz, for example, created “Renewable Energy Sources,” aprerequisite-free class that attracts students from all STEM fields as well as humanities, art, andsocial sciences. [5] The course is built around seven simple renewable energy experimentsincluding a flywheel; sun tracker; fuel cell; and power conversion through photovoltaic,hydroelectric, thermoelectric systems. While laudable both for its ubiquitous and accessiblestudent engagement and its seamless insertion of hands-on energy activities into STEM andgeneral curricula, the UC Santa Cruz class omits bio-renewable energy as a topic. To alleviatethis gap, the experimental

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Kenneth Lamb, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

there has been little systematic analysis of studentproblems using passives. At the same time, advice about how to use passives is a morass ofcontradictions. Some publications describe the passive voice as boring, deceptive and bestavoided [7]; others describe passives as important for the scientific method [8] and for keepingwriters from sounding "obnoxiously egocentric"[9]. Publications rarely explain factors toconsider in choosing between active and passive voice. For example, many engineering studentsare taught a rule that engineering reports use passive voice to describe methods, without anyreference to the context of the report (e.g., a lab report for school versus a design report for aclient) [10]. On the other hand, an industry magazine

Conference Session

Track 4 - Session II - Student and Curriculum Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Megan Elizabeth Sharp, IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology; Alison L. Stevenson, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Student and Curriculum Development

Paper ID #8289Creating A Global Solutions CurriculumMiss Megan Elizabeth Sharp, IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology Megan received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ball State University in 2007. The area of focus was International Studies, and the degree was accompanied by minors in International Resource Management and Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution. Following her undergraduate work, Megan at- tended Taylor University and earned a Masters of Environmental Science in 2009, following an overseas internship with the ACTS Group of Institutions in Bangalore, India. Megan’s academic and personal

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bella Klass-Tsirulnikov, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering (formerly Negev Academic College of; Sharlene Katz, California State University-Northridge

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Mathematics

a licensed professional engineer in the state of California. Page 11.1263.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE CONCEPT OF INFINITY FROM K-12 TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSESAbstractStudies have shown that a solid background in mathematics and physics is important to thesuccess of an engineering student. The concept of infinity is one of the most important, and yetdifficult links in the mathematics sequence for undergraduate engineering students. The conceptof infinity can be taught to K-12 student with hands-on exercises that use an intuitive approachfor teaching the concept

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C. Manimaran, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #38366Research Problems: A Pathway to Introduce Industry 4.0 in UndergraduateEducationDr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr Pallikonda is an Assistant Professor in the department of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University, TN, USA. He has a cumulative Industry, Research and Teaching experiences of over 10 years. His research interests lie at the interface of Manufacturing and Material Science, Pedagogy and Industry 4.0.Prof. Ravi C. Manimaran, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University Ravi C Manimaran is Professor and Chair of the Department of

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masud Salimian, Morgan State University; Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Avis L. Ransom, Morgan State University School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

: Engineering Materials) and the processes portion in thesecond course (IEGR363: Manufacturing Processes). The courses are taken during the junioryear, upon completion of the physics and chemistry background. The courses culminate into aProduct Design course, another core IE requirement. They are also extensively used in severalelective manufacturing based courses. Both courses are complemented with extensive hands onlaboratory experiments to enhance student learning.Traditional Challenges and RemediesThe main problems of teaching manufacturing courses are not in the breadth of the processes andthe depth of the coverage that an instructor decides to present. The main challenge is how topresent and discuss processes and technologies that do not exist in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

3.07 0.96 materials), and role perspective assignments. * Indicates statistically significant (0.05 level)6 (We have used the following scale: 1. Not Important 2. Somewhat Important 3. Important 4. Very Important 5.Vital)In Table 7, there are statistically significant differences (α≤0.05) between the DHs and PEsregarding the resource management skills for new graduates, where the apparent differences inthe means show that the professional engineers focused more on the importance of these skills.However, there are no statistically significant differences (α≥0.05) between the DHs and PEsregarding the resource management skills for new graduates in the last sub-skill (Students gainexperience managing personnel (i.e

Conference Session

Girls in Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Susan Kathryn Eskin, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sara Love, Penn State Harrisburg

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

engaging under-represented students,including female students, in STEM. Students are introduced to various engineering disciplinesthrough hands-on activities and participate in two field trips to facilities that employ engineersand scientists. This paper presents program data over two years and discusses results andlessons learned.IntroductionThe shortage of STEM graduates in the United States has been the focus of a number of recentstudies1-4. A report by The 2012 President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST) states that the “economic forecasts point to a need for producing, over the next decade,approximately 1 million more college graduates in STEM fields than expected under currentassumptions. Fewer than 40% of students who

Conference Session

Engineers & Mathematicians Communicating

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Avitabile; Tracy Van Zandt

professor’svantage point is far different than that of the young, inexperienced student. Often, students won’tfully realize the relationship between different approaches until well after the completion of thecourse—often not until they are working in industry and a problem arises which requires thenow “practicing engineer” to “pull all the pieces together”.In order to improve this situation, students must be given a compelling reason to fully understandand retain the material when it is initially presented. Students learn best with hands-on projectsand problems with practical purpose [1]. Without a clear need or a “real problem” to which thetechniques can be applied, the theoretical concepts are too abstract and difficult to remember.The concepts taught in

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #13588Develop a Better Way to Practice to Enhance Students’ Experience in Learn-ing DynamicsDr. Yan Tang, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dr. Yan Tang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Uni- versity in Daytona Beach, Fla. Her current research in engineering education focuses on cognitive load theory, deliberate practice, and effective pedagogical practices. Her background is in dynamics and con- trols.Dr. Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida Haiyan Bai, PhD., is an Associate Professor of Quantitative Research Methodology in the College of Education and

Conference Session

Software Engineering Concepts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naji S Husseini, Biomedical Engineering at NCSU and UNC-CH; Ian Kaszubski, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

-semester course. The goal is still primarily to teach programming but via BMEexperiments; as a result, complicated equations (e.g., Fourier transforms, linear acceleration fromrotational kinematics) are given in the assignments. The program should have an interestingoutput, whether on the computer monitor or via the RPi’s accessories. Incorporating experimentsalso may affect the assessed Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)student outcomes.ConclusionsCombining traditional lecture-based computer-science concepts with hands-on laboratoryactivities fully integrates theory with demonstrable effects, a disconnect common in manyintroductory engineering programming courses. The RPi is an inexpensive and versatile devicefor teaching

Conference Session

College/University Engineering Students K-12 Outreach II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Hebrank; Glenda Kelly; Paul Klenk; Gary Ybarra

, the Duke Engineering Teaching Fellows Program has placed graduate/undergraduateTeaching Fellows in 19 schools in four counties. Fellows provided: assistance/expertise forteachers in design/delivery of hands-on activities integrating science and engineering into the NCStandard Course of Study; “Science Boxes” to collect and answer student questions; and“Science Nights,” “Discovery Days,” and “Win a Day at Duke” contests. Initial bi-annual fellowtraining workshops for the 1999-2003 Duke-NCSU Engineering Teaching Fellows Program weretaught by teachers from partnership schools and covered Bloom’s Taxonomy, learning styles of Page

Collection

2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sean Pratt; Yapah Berry; Olivia Reed; Gaffar Gailani

RGS, Youths between the agesof 8 and 18 average seven-and-a-half hours a day in front of video games, television andcomputers. The report also stated that 93% of students in 5th through 8th grades are taught thephysical sciences by a teacher without a degree or certificate in the physical sciences.The department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Technology at New YorkCity College of Technology is currently focusing on aerospace industry. Receiving fundingfrom NASA was one of the main factors motivating this focus. The plan is to involveundergraduate students in desiging and teaching a curriculum in aerospace for high schooland middle school students who will attend the Proyectoaccess summer program in HostosCommunity College in

Conference Session

Disciplinary Engineering Education Research – Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth (Ann Elizabeth) Wittig, City University of New York, City College of New York, Department of Civil Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, assess material properties like spring stiffness. Physics activity: Connect forces on suspension bridge, calculate centroids on a building wall. Computer science activity: Write pseudo code to analyze a set of extreme wind pressure data.Figure 4 presents the Student Rating 5 (1=no, 5=yes)student self-assessments 4 3of this portion of the 2intervention. The 1 Math Physics

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen P Kelley, Northeastern University; Steven Thomas McGonagle, Northeastern University Gordon Engineering Leadership Program

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

sectors of the businessto observe various roles, with no formal leadership education or training. As Michael Feiner statesin his book the “Feiner Points of Leadership”, businesses schools and universities have done a verythorough job of teaching management skills that are easily identifiable, easily quantifiable, andeasily communicated. Leadership on the other hand is difficult to get right. Feiner points out that itis hard to quantify or agree on tenets of great leadership and if this skill set is not agreed upon it isnot surprising that leadership skills are often lacking. Knowing this, it is wise for undergraduateengineering programs to develop leadership curriculum and courses to meet the needs of businesseswho are thirsting to hire engineers

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #20017Characterizing Indicators of Students’ Productive Disciplinary Engagementin Solving Fluids Mechanics ProblemsMs. Jessica E. S. Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Jessica Swenson is a graduate student at Tufts University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a research focus on engineering education. She received a M.S. from Tufts University in science, technology, engineering and math education and a B.S. from Northwestern University in me- chanical engineering. Her current research involves examining different types of homework problems in mechanical

Conference Session

Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne Gersie

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

and sens ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program1. IntroductionThe SOAR internship program is an excellent example of what the National Academy ofEngineering defines as a “high-impact practice” [1]. The purpose of the program is to supportunderrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)majors and serve as an opportunity to intern with the ARL at Penn State (ARL) to develop theskills needed to succeed in the workforce. Through a cohort and mentorship structure, theprogram provides interns with hands-on and relevant internship experience. The

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subodh Subedi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Krishnan Suresh, University of Wisconsin - Madison

the increased interest in industry, updates in these tools with advanced design capa-bilities are being rolled out every year. There is a greater need to incorporate introductory leveltraining of such tools to better prepare students as they enter industry as engineers.Topology optimization (TO) [1], [2] is one such techniques that has rapidly evolved from an ex-citing research field to a powerful tool with applications in numerous industries ranging fromautomotive [3], [4], aerospace [5], [6], civil engineering [7], [8], thermo-fluids [9], [10] to biomed-ical [11], [12]. TO generates organic models with optimal material distribution within a designdomain, under a given set of loading and restraints. Its ability to provide an initial close-to

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Association for the Advancement of Science in 2004.Stephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is Professor and Associate Director of the School of Materials at Arizona State University. He teaches courses in general materials engineering, polymer science, characterization of materials, and materials selection and design. He conducts research in innovative education in engineering, including a Materials Concept Inventory, and also in adapting design, engineering and technology concepts to K-12 education. Page 12.561.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 How Well Do

Conference Session

Data Analysis and Assessment

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech, Department of Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Strategic Plan. Educational Technology & Society, 15(3), 149-163.7) National Academy of Engineering. (2004). The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. Washington, D.C: National Academies Press.8) National Academy of Sciences. (2007). Rising above the gathering storm: Energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future. . Washington, DC: Committee on Science, Engineering & Public Policy.21) Pardos, Z. A., Baker, R. S., San Pedro, M., Gowda, S. M., & Gowda, S. M. (2014). Affective States and State Page 26.1072.13 Tests: Investigating How Affect and Engagement during

Conference Session

Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, & Self-efficacy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah J. Hammack, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

the word “science” with“engineering.” For example, item 3 on the Texas Poll “Do you believe science is a high priorityin you school?” was changed to “Do you believe engineering is a high priority in your school?”The majority of the Texas Poll questions were selected response, with three of the Texas Pollquestions followed with “Please elaborate on your previous response.” The questions containingfollow ups were: “Are you satisfied with the extent to which your school provides you withinstructional materials to teach engineering? Please elaborate on your response,” “What are thetwo most important things that would help you improve engineering teaching in your classroom.Please elaborate on your response,” and “Assume you have been appointed to

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Potpourri

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Fugère & Carter A. Lennon "Technologyand engineering education students' perceptions of hands‐on and hands‐off activities", (2010)Research in Science & Technological Education, 28:3, 291-299.[8] J. E. Knapp, "Designing Certification and Accreditation Programs," in The AssociationEducator's Toolkit (American Society of Association Executives, 2000).

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Harry L. Hess

. 1) of the product including all part names and numbers. Also, thepurchase price of the original product with a written outline of the processing needed tomanufacture it must accompany the product at the time it is submitted for approval during thefourth week of the course.Figure 1 Pictorial Drawing of a MarkerFrom weeks four through five, the student groups study and develop a start-up production lotsize for their reverse engineering product. Breakeven charts containing all direct and indirectcosts are examined and applied to successfully complete this activity. Students must utilize theirknowledge of Materials Science (a prerequisite course) to select the appropriate material neededfor each part of the product.Laboratory oriented hands-on

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza A. Banu, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Video Based - With Assessment in Game format – Concept Tutors for Engineering CoursesMany students in mechanical engineering fail to see the connection between the knowledgegained for different classes or the usage of concepts learned in math classes in an engineeringsetting. In this study, we discuss about the development, implementation and evaluation of avideo based instructional tool, called concept tutor. These concept tutors focus on oneconcept at a time and they can be used as supplemental material to a lecture. Thesesupplements provide additional help to students in explaining the concept taught in class andreinforces their learning, while making the learning process

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Anna Pereira, University of California, Berkeley; Benjamin Mitchell, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Page 22.352.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Comparison of Mechanical Aptitude, Prior Experiences, and Engineering Attitude for Male and Female Mechanical Engineering StudentsAbstractWe investigated ways to measure mechanical aptitude, including: a paper and pencil mechanicalaptitude test (MAT), rating of expertise based observation of students doing hands- on tasks, andperformance on physics computer games. Male students scored higher then female students onthe MAT and physics games at statistically significant levels. Students also completed priorexperience and engineering attitude questionnaires. We examined correlations between priorexperiences and MAT performance and found activities

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

in engineering education and professional development for 9-12 grade science faculty designated to teach engineering. His research revolves around developing and validating curricular methods to improve en- gineering education in informal, traditional, distance, and professional environments. Dr. Goodridge currently teaches courses in ”Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Engineering Education” and ”Engi- neering Mechanics: Statics.” Dr. Goodridge is an engineering councilor for the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and serves on ASEE’s project board. Dr. Goodridge actively consults for projects includ- ing the development of an online curriculum style guide for Siemens software instruction, development of

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youyi Bi, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University; Tahira N. Reid, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

adopt appropriate teaching methods for different students.Key words: engineering problem-solving, eye gaze data, visual attentionI. IntroductionSolving complex problems is an important symbol of human intelligence and has alwaysfascinated researchers. Though mental problem-solving studies originated in psychology, todaysome of their methods and techniques are applied and developed in other areas such asmathematics [1], computer science [2], engineering [3], and medicine [4]. Although theseresearchers come from different backgrounds, the questions of common interest are how exactlypeople solve problems and how their performance may be improved.According to Budny’s research on freshman performance in engineering courses at Purdue

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Yanbing Wang, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

ornecessary for their career path. On the other hand, around 20% of engineering PhDs indicatedthey took a postdoc due to other employment being unavailable. The most frequently indicatedreason for taking a postdoc is for additional training or collaboration opportunities in the field.An increasing fraction of respondents also indicated receiving training outside of their PhD fieldas the primary reason for postdoc training.Source: National Science Foundation Survey of Doctorate RecipientsFigure 2. Primary reasons for obtaining postdocs among engineering PhDsCharacteristics of postdoc participants Previous studies have indicated the choice of postdoc training to be associated with anarray of demographic and individual characteristics. Across

Conference Session

Computer Based Grading and Learning Styles

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. Patent, Schilling has numerous publications in refereed international conferences and other journals. He received the Ohio Space Grant Consortium Doctoral Fellowship, and has received awards from the IEEE Southeastern Michigan and IEEE Toledo sections. He is a member of IEEE, IEEE Computer Society, and ASEE. At MSOE, he coordinates courses in software quality assur- ance, software verification, software engineering practices, real time systems, and operating systems, as well as teaching embedded systems software.Dr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University Dr. John K. Estell is a professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern University. He received his

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Pedagogy

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Justin Shaffer, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

-11-0320.[9] J. F. Shaffer, "Student Performance on and Perceptions of Collaborative Two-Stage Exams in a Material and Energy Balances Course," Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 54, no. 2, pp. 52-58, 2020.[10] R. Lieu, A. Gutierrez, and J. F. Shaffer, "Student Perceived Difficulties in Learning Organ Systems in an Undergraduate Human Anatomy Course," HAPS Educator, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 84-92, 2018.[11] B. K. Sato et al., "What’s in a Prerequisite? A Mixed-Methods Approach to Identifying the Impact of a Prerequisite Course," CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 16, no. 1, p. ar16, 2017.