Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Kelvin Kai Yao; Philip Park, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung

College. He also conducts research and mentors student research and/or skill development projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024ASEE Fairfield CT, April 20, 2024Paper 44860Second Draft (submission deadline March 25 2024)Pedagogy of classroom learning assistant trained with student skill-learning projects incomplexity simulation study and MRI data analysis.Sunil Dehipawala, Philip Park, Kevin Yao, and Tak CheungCity University of New York Queensborough Community College222-05 56th Ave Bayside NY 11364 USAAbstractAn undergraduate student-project usually would have a skill development component modeledas a major learning outcome next to the learning outcome of knowing the established facts, withan

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thiruparan Balachandran, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeffrey Walck, Middle Tennessee State University

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #7880Remote Humidity and Temperature Real-Time Monitoring System for theStudy of the After-Ripening Process in SeedsMr. Thiruparan Balachandran, Middle Tennessee State University Thiruparn is graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University and pressuring MS degree in En- gineering Technology concentration .He has his BS degree in Engineering Physics. He is interested in Embedded system .he has published several conference papers. He can be researched by email at: bt2t@mtmail.mtsu.eduDr. Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University Saleh M. Sbenaty is currently a professor of engineering technology at

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

students’ adaptability to new tools andtechniques.Case Study: MSDS Bridge CurriculumIn the summer of 2022, a team of six incoming graduate students spent the summer preparing tostart a Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) program. This MSDS program was newlylaunched at Michigan State University in the fall of 2022, and these six students were funded aspart of an NSF workforce development project (NSF #2123260) to spend the summer preparingfor success as graduate students. In addition to studying math and programming, these studentshelped curate some self-guided tutorials for the other incoming MSDS students who wouldarrive in the fall.This MSDS program recruited students from a wide range of backgrounds, and there wasconsiderable concern among

Conference Session

Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainability in K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Kyle Spence, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #45863Decarbonization Education for K-12: A Pilot Study on Transforming StudentPerceptions and Career Trajectories in Clean EnergyMohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan David Ortega, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette; S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15752A Qualitative Study Investigating How First-Year Engineering Students’ ValueBeliefs Influence their Choice of Selecting an Engineering MajorMr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is an assistant professor at Universidad EAFIT and served as the Head of the Process Engineering Department from 2010 to 2014. He holds an MS in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven (Germany) and is currently enrolled as a graduate student in the Engineering Education Doctoral Program at Purdue

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2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Vazgen Shekoyan; Raul Armendariz, Queensborough Community College; Kimberly Anne Riegel; Rex Taibu; Tak Cheung

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Diversity

- novative inquiry based physics labs. 2) conducting research regarding the role of language in conceptual understanding. 3) exploring cosmic rays (detection, data collection, and analysis).Prof. Tak Cheung Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing an engineering mindset: teacher enrichment strategies employing project-based learning in optics and cosmic ray study Sunil Dehipawala, George Tremberger, Raul Armendariz, James Fakatselis, Vazgen Shekoyan, Rex Taibu, Kimberley Riegel, David Lieberman and Tak

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

, Miami.Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University As an assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University, Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong works and teaches at the intersection of engineering education, faculty development, and complex systems design. Alexandra completed her graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech (PhD) and Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia (UVa). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Proposing a Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Research Framework in Sub- Saharan African STEM Education: A Paradigm Shift from Deficit to Asset- Based PerspectivesAbstractResearch shows that

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session: Pedogogy and Training

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Kurita; Claudia Rolón; Derlis Ortiz Coronel; Cristhian Coronel; Hector Velazquez

Electromechanical Engineering. After graduation, he spent some time in academia working as faculty. During this tenure, he taught courses on heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and physics. In 2004 Dr. Kurita was granted the Fulbright scholarship to attend a graduate program in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He has finished his MS and then continued with a doctorate program. NASA and the NSF funded his doctorate research. Dr. Kurita's contribution to his field was well-published in several papers from high-impact journals. Since 2011 Dr. Kurita worked as a development engineer II in the competitive automotive industry, Filtran LLC, located in Des Plaines, Illinois. As an experimental researcher, his

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #26440Work in Progress: ”I’m Not Your Standard Student”: Examining the Ratio-nales for Studying MDE or IDES Programs through Usability InterviewsMs. Brianna Shani Benedict, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brianna Benedict is a Graduate Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Her research interest focuses on interdisci- plinary students’ identity development, belongingness in engineering, and recognition.Dr. Robin Adams

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Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 151M Link Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1240; Phone: 1-315-443-3401; Fax: 1-315-443-1243; Email: omsalem@syr.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016“Construction Regulations and Organizational Management” – A Case Study of a New Course Introduction to the Civil Engineering Curriculum at Syracuse UniversityABSTRACTThrough their careers, the Civil Engineering graduates may become project managers who willbe leading the engineering teams. For such purpose, they will need the outlooks, perspectives,and ways of thinking, knowing, and doing appropriate for professional practice

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PSW Section Meeting Papers - Disregard start and end time - for online paper access only

Collection

2019 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University; Camille S. Johnson, San Jose State University

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section Meeting Paper Submissions

Paper ID #27845Progress on Longitudinal Study of the Impact of Growth Mindset and Be-longing Interventions in a Freshman Engineering ClassDr. Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University Dr. Jinny Rhee is the associate dean of the College of Engineering at San Jose State University. She oversees all aspects of the undergraduate programs in the college. Her research interests include admin- istration of programs supporting student success, in addition to thermal management of heat and power systems. Dr. Rhee received a PhD in mechanical engineering from Stanford University (1995).Prof. Camille S. Johnson, San Jose State University

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IP and Supporting Student Startups

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Silvernagel, University of North Dakota; Richard Schultz, University of North Dakota

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

University of Texas at Austin, is a leaderin the areas of intellectual property and conflict of interest/commitment as they relate touniversity research activities. According to Dr. Nichols, three fundamental questions must beanswered to equitably determine ownership within a student/faculty mentor/private sectorpartnership:4 1. Who formulated the problem statement? 2. Who actually solved the problem? 3. Who provided the resources to accomplish the work?As part of a larger study addressing these questions, the authors of this paper have starteddeveloping a research instrument to help learn more about what students believe they own in avariety of partnering relationships under different idea generation and resource utilizationscenarios.The

Conference Session

WIED: Analysis, Challenges, Success, and Impacts

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello

Paper ID #37128Academic performance and factors that influence thedesertion of engineering students: a study with a genderapproachCristian Saavedra-acuna (Profesor) Cristian Saavedra is an assistant professor at the School of Engineering at the University Andres Bello in Concepcion, Chile. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and a master’s degree in Technological Innovation and EntrepreneurshiMonica Quezada-Espinoza (PhD) Monica Quezada-Espinoza is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile, where currently collaborates with

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

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Manufacturing

characteristics, is given below: Company Focused In-depth experience in company processes, operation. Management and faculty time requirement minimal. Insight is gained into company issues in globalization such as material acquisition, capacity planning, supply chain, quality, educational challenges, etc. Company pays expenses of students and provides modest salary. Country Focused Page 11.1242.2 Broader experience in sector/country issues, problems and opportunities. Contribution to sector/country. Research opportunities for graduate students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University; Paul A. Bosela P.E., Cleveland State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

stronger technical background. Work on this project is continuing with additionalcourses at the participating universities, and with additional university partners. This additionaldata will allow the researchers to investigate whether these patterns continue to hold.IntroductionA number of studies have assessed the value of including failure case studies in the civilengineering curriculum. It has been argued that failure case studies should be integrated into theengineering curriculum, early enough in order for young professionals to connect with theproblems encountered by engineers and perhaps trigger interest, excitement, and relevance of theprofession. In other words, exposing students to factors that result to failure and disaster canhelp them

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emine Atasoylu, Eastern Mediterranean University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2007-1759: ENGINEERING ETHICS EDUCATION AND ENGINEERINGPRACTICE: A STUDY FROM A SMALL ISLAND WITH AN IMPRESSIVELYHIGH NUMBER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMSEmine Atasoylu, Eastern Mediterranean University Assistant Professor Dr. Emine Atasoylu graduated from Middle East Technical University -Turkey- Department of Chemical engineering in 1989. After completing her PhD studies in Environmental Chemistry on water quality (“An Examination of Water Quality of Dams and Harbors of Northern Cyprus; Utilizing Nutrient Cycling and Eutrophication Measurements”) she lectured in different departments as a part time Instructor at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Cyprus. She joined the Department of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A case study on how instructors’ pedagogical knowledge influences their classroom practices for first-year engineering coursesAbstractThis complete research paper details an investigation into the influence of instructors'pedagogical knowledge on their classroom practices in the context of teaching first-yearengineering courses. First-year engineering courses are critical for introducing students to thefield and its teaching methods, providing essential skills for success in advanced topics, andhighlighting the significance of instructors' pedagogical knowledge in employing diversepedagogical strategies and engaging lesson plans. Despite the importance of pedagogicalknowledge, limited

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Marjory A. Goodloe; Jimmie Karl Jones, University of Toledo; Willie Lewis McKether, The University of Toledo

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

interest in culture, mindfulness, and motivation in cross-cultural and international contexts.Dr. Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University Aaron Adams is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Alabama A & M University. Before pursuing graduate studies, he worked at the National Academy of Engineering & Ford Motor Company as a product design engineer focusing on Minority STEM education and envi- ronmental policies. His research interests include nuclear radiation detection and thermal electric material development. He also works with the Center for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Economic Development to encourage African American students, and underrepresented groups in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico; Magda Hinojosa, Arizona State University; Nadia Singh, University of Oregon; Elizabeth A. Wentz, Arizona State University; Benjamin Jose Aleman, University of Oregon; Mala Htun, University of New Mexico

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #40319Board 430: What Constitutes Research Excellence? Experimental Findingson Factors Driving Faculty Perceptions of Tenure Candidates in STEMDr. John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico Dr. John K. Wagner is a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Profes- soriate (AGEP) joint project between the University of New Mexico, Arizona State University, and the University of Oregon. His research interests focus on improving equity in higher education, and the impacts of technology on public opinion and political psychology. Specifically, Dr. Wagner’s research explores how to improve equity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janeth Martinez-Cortes, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mark Appleford, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jose Francisco Herbert Acero, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Harry R. Millwater Jr., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Heather Shipley, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #43081Board 401: The Fidelity of Implementation of a Lesson-Study Framework inEngineering Courses at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionJaneth Martinez-Cortes, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Janeth Martinez-Cortes is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a PhD in Culture, Literacy, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research interests are access and success for Latinx students in STEM, identity and sense of belonging, and understanding factors shaping Latinx student success in STEM tertiary contexts.Dr. Mark Appleford, The University of Texas at

Conference Session

COED: AI and ML Topics

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhao Sun, Hampton University; Laura Camila Peralta; Myles Anthony Ragins; Niara Renee Chaney

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

with the Couse Extension -two weekssummer undergraduate research experiences on AI/ML and robotics in the Autonomous SystemsLaboratory directed by Dr. Marco Pavone at Stanford University. The success in the developmentof this course is due to the collaboration with Stanford University, which opening HamptonUndergraduate students' eyes to the larger issues in the area of study; due to the support fromindustry such as IBM and NVDIA, which provide Hampton University free training license forthe online course and resources.KeywordsResearch-based learning; Machine Learning and Robotics I. Introduction “Safe Aviation Autonomy with Learning-enabled Components in the Loop: from FormalAssurances to Trusted Recovery Methods” is a NASA funded

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

universitylocated in the U.S. The STEM fields represented included biology, civil engineering,environmental engineering, environmental science, industrial engineering, and public health. Avariety of ranks within academia were represented (tenured professor, tenured associateprofessor, non-tenured associate professor, assistant professor, research professor, post-doctoralresearcher, lecturer, adjunct faculty; administrative roles in their departments, colleges, anduniversities). Some were outside academia (e.g., working for the government). The types ofinstitutions described by the participants in their graduate studies and academic positionsincluded public and private institutions in the U.S.; R1, R2, and Master’s institutions; HispanicServing Institutions

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larissa V. Pchenitchnaia, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-551: DESIGN OF A SUSTAINABLE PROCESS FOR UNDER-GRADUATE CURRICULUM REFORM, DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESS-MENT: A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CASE STUDYLarissa V. Pchenitchnaia, Texas A&M University Dr. Larissa V. Pchenitchnaia is a Curriculum Renewal Specialist at Artie McFerrin Department of Chem- ical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Pchenitchnaia’s has a Ph.D. in educational administra- tion (higher education). Her professional interests include faculty professional development, curriculum development, and assessment of teaching practices and learning outcomes. She can be reached at laris- sap@tamu.eduLale Yurttas, Texas A&M University Biodata for Dr. Lale Yurttas Lale Yurttas received her Ph.D

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Thomas S. Soerens, Messiah University

Education, 2021 Peer teaching research group model for upper level environmental engineering class with student-led lectures and journal article discussionsAbstractAn upper level environmental engineering class focusing on hazardous waste and air pollutionwas organized to mimic a graduate school research group. It is an upper-level required class forenvironmental engineering majors. In most weeks of the MWF class, a different student eachweek prepared a lecture and taught that week’s material on Monday. On Wednesday the facultymember followed this up with more explanation and clarification. Friday was a class discussionof a journal article related to the topic. The student would prepare the lecture a week or so inadvance and faculty member

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Geoff Knowles, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University; Euisuk Sung, Purdue University; Jongseong Choi, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, Purdue University Todd R. Kelley is an Associate Professor in Technology Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Kelley joined Purdue in 2008 upon completion of his PhD at the University of Georgia. He was hired as a P-12 STEM educational researcher and technology teacher educator. His dissertation research was on teaching and learning engineering design in secondary education. Prior to graduate school, Kelley was a high school and middle school technology education teacher for nine years teaching in three school districts in New York state and Indiana. Dr. Kelley’s research focus is in design and cognition seeking to better understand how young students learn design and how design improves STEM education. He joined a team

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dipanjan Saha, Texas A&M University

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Student

. Before taking this course, students have studied important parts of an aircraft (e.g. wings) but never an entire aircraft as a unit.5. Instructor 5.1. The author’s undergraduate background was in electrical engineering; characteristics he switched to aerospace for his PhD research. To prepare for teaching this course, he took it with his faculty mentor in Spring 2015 and graded for it in Fall 2015. 5.2. In all three semesters of teaching, the author had the chance to consult his faculty mentor whenever needed. In addition, the first two semesters were part of the Graduate Teaching Fellows

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Stanko P.E., Innopolis University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

of several young women who satisfied the criteria but were takingextracurricular IT courses with other companies (all courses require a fee). The finalfocus group consisted of 8 girls: 4 graduates from Unium and 4 from other educationalcenters.The interview with the focus group lasted for over 2 hours and was conducted by aprofessional interviewer provided by the marketing agency we engaged. The guide for theinterview was designed in the following way: • Confirmation of prior education in IT. • Current occupation. • Identification of the reasons not to continue studying/working in IT.The English version of the interview guide is provided in Appendix I. The interview wasvideo and audio recorded. The audio record has been

Collection

2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Sousada Chidthachack; Mark A. Schulte; Forster D. Ntow; Jia-Ling Lin; Tamara J. Moore

programs: a project-based learning (PBL) and a traditionalengineering curriculum. The PBL students do not take classes; 100 percent of their learning isdone in the context of industry projects to develop graduates with integrated technical andprofessional knowledge and competencies. The traditional curriculum involves classroominstruction, homework, and assessments. Using a qualitative research approach, the current studyfocused on students that completed two years of a new PBL program in a Midwest university,and compared their learning experiences to students that are graduating from a traditionalprogram at a different university. Initial results suggest positive outcomes are more pronounced for students associated withPBL as compared with

Conference Session

Measuring Perceptions of Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Thompson; Jed Lyons

A Study Examining Change in Underrepresented Student Views of Engineering as a Result of Working with Engineers in the Elementary Classroom Stephen Thompson and Jed Lyons University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 sthompson@sc.eduAbstractThis paper describes the results of a National Science Foundation sponsored Graduate TeachingFellows in K-12 Education project that was designed to increase elementary students’understanding of engineering, with an ultimate goal of increasing the probability of futureinvolvement in engineering fields. This project

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Travis Ford, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

andreflective observations during project meetings and task execution.The undergraduate students involved in the project have realized the value of out of classroomhands-on experiences in broadening outlook, enhancing their resumes, and, enriching their overalleducational experience at the university. For the graduate students in Food Science andTechnology involved in the effort, the project has provided a platform for generating research ideasas well as to execute field experiments efficiently.For the engineering students who are involved in the project team, the ABET outcomes that arementioned in the classroom have taken on a new meaning. Although no effort is made to assessthe ABET outcomes [11] in the context of the project the students readily