Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College; Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Sean P. Dever, Western Washington University; Lindsey Bear, Bellingham Technical College; Tim Mark Christman, Western Washington University; Dana Hickenbottom, Itek Energy/Western Solar; Sam Winters, Itek Energy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

tomake a positive impact on both the local and global community. By manufacturing solar panelslocally, Itek creates local jobs and offers access to clean, renewable energy without all the wasteof international shipping.2.1 Partnership DevelopmentFrom the beginning of the development phase of the BTC Clean Energy degree, Itek Energy wasinstrumental in the design and evolution of the program. Itek provided feedback on the draft ofthe degree plan, reviewed new courses, and helped identify projects and topics forcontextualizing the curriculum. Due to their involvement in the development process, ItekEnergy was very familiar with the outcomes of the technical program as well as the abilities ofthe students in the program. As such, Itek was a first

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Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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Engineering Ethics

. Page 22.1505.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Unique Value of Humanitarian EngineeringAbstractIn this paper we explore the benefits and unique value that humanitarian engineering (HE)—theapplication of engineering skills or services for humanitarian aid purposes, such as disasterrecovery or international development—brings to the engineering curriculum. We situate thiswork in several Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Criteria 3Program Outcomes that are frequently underrepresented in mainstream engineering courses:outcome H (the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in aglobal, economic, environmental, and

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BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, regulatory, manufacturability, and sustainability; d. an ability to function on and assume leadership roles in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams; e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve bioengineering problems; f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; g. an ability to communicate effectively, especially in an interdisciplinary environment; h. the broad education, including service learning and entrepreneurship, necessary to understand the impact of bioengineering solutions in a rapidly changing global, economic, environmental, and societal context; i. a recognition of the

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

volunteers. Again, high levels of agreement with each of the statementsgave the development team confidence that the activities had been written and designed in away that enabled a broad range of volunteers -engineers, formal and informal educators, andundergraduate students – to implement the activities with ease. The lower rating for ease ofclean-up resulted in the development team making some changes to activity set-ups andinstructions that improved this factor in future field test events.Table 5: Long Activity Feedback Ratings. Event facilitators reporting. % Agreement Across ALL Activities 1. I was able to explain how

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nicholas Robert Pozza; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; jean-charles stinville, University of Illionis Urbana-Champaign

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Materials Division (MATS)

employ and howthey apply them in their design projects, this study seeks to shed light on the efficacy ofintegrating HCD in material sciences capstone courses, which in turn will inform futureiterations of these courses.Background/Theoretical PerspectivesCapstone courses in engineeringCapstone courses are crucial in engineering education as they allow students to utilize theassimilated knowledge of their collegiate career to practice and solve design challenges. Seniordesign courses are often billed as capstone courses that serve as completion markers. In theory,these courses aim to utilize the entirety of the knowledge gained in the curriculum through amulti-faceted “design” project [1]. Ideally, design projects incorporate real-world

Conference Session

ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Dakota, where I mentor undergraduate and graduate engineering students. My focus is on building a collaborative learning environment and supporting student growth in research and professional development.Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota Blair Dupre is a Ph.D. student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Dakota, focusing on developing diagnostic tools and strategies for Parkinson’s disease. Blair brings extensive professional experience in biologics manufacturing, where he has optimized processes to enhance patient care globally. His passion for pharmaceuticals stems from their impact on patient’s lives, driving his commitment to improving manufacturing and ensuring the availability of life

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University; Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University

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Mechanical Engineering

NA Resp. Unit 145 credits (113 compulsory) 145 credits (101 compulsory) 145 credits (122 compulsory) Calculus I (2), Calculus II (11), Eng Math I (18), Chem I (3), Chem Lab I (4), Phys I (5), Phys Lab I (6), Sci Phys II (12), Phys Lab II (13), Statistics (20) Drawing (1), Mech Drawing (21), Manufacturing (8), Materials (9), Programming (10), Statics (15),Eng. for 3ProgramsCommon Dynamics (22), Mech of Mat (23), Thermo I (16), Fluid I (25), Heat Transfer (33), Mech Sys Design I (28), En Therm Design I (31), Managements (34

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

A. Ieta; R. Manseur; M. Hromalik

, 2011.[15] R. Manseur, and A. Ieta, “Integration of an Innovative Engineering Program in a SUNY College.” The 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, 2009.[16] A. Ieta, R. Manseur, and T. E. Doyle, “Restructuring of an Electronics Lab Using Comprehensive Student Feedback.” The 117th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY, 2010.[17] Freescale Semiconductor. “M68HC11 Reference Manual.” Internet document: http://www.freescale.com/files/microcontrollers/doc/ref_manual/M68HC11RM.pdf. 2007.[18] Wytec. FOX11 Educational Board. http://www.evbplus.com/fox11_hc11_68hc11.html.[19] Axiom Manufacturing. “CME11E9-EVBU Development

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Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

has an undergraduate degree in biology from Swarthmore College and a graduate degree in journalism from The American University. Page 11.1443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 What is Technological Literacy and Why does it Matter ?IntroductionIn February 2005, I was asked to speak before a group of several hundred high-achievinghigh school students from around the world who were visiting Washington, D.C., as partof a program called Presidential Classroom. I choose to talk about technological literacy,since the students' week in D.C. was focused on science and technology policy. I beganwith a

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Danny Luecke; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Ann Vallie; Teri Ann Allery; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Karl Haefner

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Diversity

Engineering from North Dakota State University. He served in the US Army as a reliability engineer and vehicle test officer. He has been an agricultural producer in his home state of ND as well as being involved in local manufacturing and oil well hydraulic fracturing. He is currently an instructor at Cankdeska Cikana Community College in the Pre-engineering program.Ann VallieTeri Ann AlleryDr. Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University Dr. Robert Pieri is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo, ND. He has many conference publications on engineering education and design. His primary interest areas include: Engineering Education, CADD, Design, Fracture Mechanics, Materials

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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International

traditional civil engineering project.Motivation for Capstone Design ExperiencesDesign experience is an important part of the engineering curriculum. The ABET 2005-2006accreditation criteria for engineering programs1 indicate this importance via criterion c: “Engineering programs must demonstrate that graduates have (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”The list of specific constraints noted by ABET has grown over time. Capstone design coursesalso have the ability to teach a variety of the other ABET-specified skills

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Creating a Robust Infrastructure for Community Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Carol J Thurman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ruth Yow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Connor Rylan Meeds; Jennifer Hirsch, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Community Engagement Division

aims to develop an efficient method to transform student projects into applicable case studies for eventual real-world application. Outside of the normal engineering curriculum, Connor is an exceptionally moti- vated entrepreneur in the start-up circle. Bringing up two self-made businesses and working his off-hours at a web-design agency start-up, Connor has high ambitions to bring new ideas into the world. .Dr. Jennifer Hirsch, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jennifer Hirsch is an applied anthropologist specializing in sustainability, cultural diversity, collab- orative governance, community development, networks, and experiential education. She is recognized nationally for fostering grassroots participation in

Conference Session

Curricula Innovations in Engineering Economics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Engineering Economy

, University Park Paul C. Lynch received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lynch is a member of AFS, SME, IIE, and ASEE. Dr. Lynch’s primary research interests are in metal casting, manufacturing systems, and engineering education. Dr. Lynch has been recognized by Alpha Pi Mu, IIE, and the Pennsylvania State University for his scholarship, teaching, and advising. He received the Outstanding Industrial Engineering Faculty Award in 2011 and 2013, the Penn State Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Alumni Faculty Appreciation Award in 2013, and the Outstanding Advising Award in the College of Engineering in 2014 for his work in undergraduate

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Lundstrom; Ram Chandran; Arnaldo Mazzei

Motors,Ford and Daimler-Chrysler, Aircraft companies and their suppliers such as United Technology,Moog, Vickers-Airequip, Computer manufacturer IBM, Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool andover 600 other companies. As can be seen, the companies that sponsor Kettering studentsrepresent a diverse cross section of US industries. The changes that have been taking place inthese industries, their need and the challenges faced by them are immediately reflected inKettering University’s classrooms as these students bring valuable experience after 24 weeks ofwork experience per year with their corporate sponsor.Description of the problemThe Mechanical Engineering Department of Kettering University is committed to a large-scalechange in its entire curriculum

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Robert Gomes, Roger Williams University; Amine Ghanem, Roger Williams University; Christina Marra, Roger Williams University; Gabriella Elisabeth Cruz, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

theperception of it has fluctuated throughout its time. Many factors play a role in these perceptionssuch as the United States economy and events such as the COVID-19 pandemic [8]. From Fall2019 to Fall 2021, vocational enrollment fell but, post 2021 an increase of enrollment invocational programs rose to levels higher than before COVID-19 [9]. Throughout the years ofexposure to both the traditional high school track and the high school vocational education track,there has been a stigma against vocational education due to traditional 4-year colleges being thepreferred choice and the perception that a vocational high school curriculum did not adequatelyprepare students for a university education [10].The U.S. Department of Education (2019) emphasized

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

security, information technology, business,and manufacturing. Community colleges often train students to meet workforce demands. Inaddition, they prepare some students to transfer to 4-year colleges.Northeastern University recently received an NSF grant for an REU site. The site recruitscommunity college students from the greater Boston area with the goal of preparing students toeither join the workforce or transfer to higher education. The REU site, called REU Pathways,focuses on smart engineering with four research themes: artificial intelligence and machinelearning, smart infrastructure, smart materials, and smart health. The program is guided by twoof the grand challenges of the National Academy of Engineering: personalized learning

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

presentation on their career objectives or future goals, and presented their ideas to thegroup. At the end of each workshop, participants were asked to evaluate the workshop andprovide feedback to the authors.Introduction and BackgroundTable 1 shows educational and workforce statistics for Decatur County Indiana 1, 2, 3. DecaturCounty ranks eleventh in the state of Indiana in terms of manufacturing jobs in 2004. Those jobsaccount for 33.3 percent of the jobs in 2003. It is the home of two high-tech manufacturers.Table 1. Workforce Statistics for Decatur County Indiana. Population Characteristics Decatur Percent Indiana Rank of County

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard (Rick) Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals; Stanislaw Tarchalski, The Johns Hopkins University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics in 1973 also from the University of California, Davis. He has completed executive seminars in International Strategy Development from the Thunderbird University, the Executive Development Program from the University of Iowa, and Contract Finance for Program Managers at the Defense Systems Management College. Mr. Blank has authored or co-authored four technical papers; his article, ”The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System,” was published in Signal Magazine, November 1986 edition; he co-authored the paper ”Putting Engineering Management on the Executive Track”, presented at the American Society for Engineering Education, June 29, 2016; and moderated the Panel Session Translating

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2005 GSW

Authors

Wendy Otoupal; Pete Hylton

from using real world concepts andinquiry based thought processes to improve math skills. Additionally, some of theperceptions that stop minorities and females from pursuing Engineering and Technologycareers may be overcome. When taken together, these potential benefits are too great tobe overlooked. References1. Goodman, I. F.; et. al. Final Report of Women’s Experiences in College Engineering (WECE) Project,Goodman Research Group, Inc., Cambridge, MA, www.grginc.com2. American Association of Engineering Societies, Engineering Societies Diversity Summit Report,www.aaes.org. 20033. American Society of Engineering Educators, Prism, “Bachelor’s Breakdown,” September 2004, page20.4. Bogue, Barbara and

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Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Two Year College Division

, CañadaCollege developed a program titled Student On-ramp Leading to Engineering and Sciences(SOLES). Funded by the US Department of Education through the Minority Science andEngineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), SOLES addressed some of the barriers to thesuccessful transfer of community college engineering students to a four-year institution includinglow success rates in foundational math courses, lack of practical context in the traditionalengineering curriculum, and inadequate relevant internship opportunities for lower-divisionengineering students. The program employed strategies that have been proven effective inincreasing the retention and success of minority students. Among the specific programs developedthrough SOLES are the Math Jam and the

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher G. Braun

result, theyend up with a higher level of design skills because they can implement their higher levelelectronics designs. Lastly, the setup, use and curriculum for this facility has been disseminatedamong a wide group of educators. With a new educational emphasis towards concurrentengineering that combines an understanding of design and production, other institutions will beable to use this prototyping facility as a model in developing their own approach.Based on my discussions with industry employers and my own experience, I believe it isimportant for students to graduate with the knowledge on how to make their designs become areality. Without sacrificing other aspects of their education, we are able to improve our studentslearning experience

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hilda Cecilia Martinez Leon, Clarkson University; Michelle Crimi, Clarkson University

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Engineering Management

% 0%educational. Other 8% 52% 28% 12% 0%I felt more immersed in my capstone course than other LSS 0% 0% 6% 17% 78%courses. Other 4% 8% 16% 48% 24%I took a more active role in the learning process with my LSS 0% 0% 11% 50% 39%capstone project than with any other course activity Other 0% 4% 60% 32% 4%outside the project.I felt my capstone course was more challenging than LSS 0% 6% 33% 44% 17%other engineering courses. Other 4% 42% 38% 13% 4%My capstone project added a lot

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Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Edgardo Torres-Caballero, Hewlett Packard; Francisco Andrade, Hewlett-Packard México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

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International

citizens globally. This paper describes the role that HP University Relations is playing in theLatin America region in building engineering/science human capacity and infrastructure; fromengineering education activities, sponsored research, and infrastructure projects; to student andfaculty internships and the development of new technology communities. The paper willdescribe specific examples and the role of academia, government; non-governmentalorganizations as well as HP and other partners are playing. I. Introduction – on capacity building, technology infrastructure and innovationRecent research by ECLAC (UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean)[1] on the contribution of investment and other sources of funding to Latin

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debbie Mullins, Texas Space Grant Consortium; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas at Austin

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Aerospace

Engineering, Lamar University Page 13.1271.14 • I just read through the reviewer's comments. They have done an excellent excellent (repetition intended) job on commenting on the format, content and presentation of the reports. It would not have been possible for me in terms of time and effort and details to do for my students what they did in such a short time. Please convey my thanks to them. You have an excellent educational program. We get all this valuable help, support, and funding on top of that! Once again thanks to you, the mentors, and the reviewers. Dr. Satyajit Verma, Assistant Professor, Engineering

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Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Parry; Laura Bottomley

subjects. It wasinteresting to note that almost all the participants cited a teacher’s attitude in middle and highschool as “very important” in determining an aptitude and/or interest in science or math. Inaddition, parental attitudes and expectations were of high importance. The remainder of the day Page 7.475.3 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright (c) 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationwas spent in mapping out the math/science curriculum strands by grade level, and tying socialstudies areas of concentration to these.Throughout the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Hasz, Carthage College; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University & Carthage College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

interventions, pedagogies, and design methodologies. Through his research, he seeks to gain applicable knowledge for increasing student engagement and re- ducing barriers in engineering, design, and making. At James Madison University, Dr. Nagel has been KEEN Leader, sophomore design coordinator, and Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineer- ing Education. At Carthage College, Dr. Nagel is leading development of two new degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Development of a Multi-disciplinary Engineering Program within the Liberal Arts EnvironmentAbstractThe goal: Develop

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Timothy Frank; Daphne DePorres; Emily Stoneham; Joel Sloan P.E.; Vincent Bongionanni; Eric Tucker

who came from underrepresented groupsin engineering. Results indicate students increased their skills in several engineering tasks, theirconfidence and sense of belonging in engineering increased slightly, and students had fewerhesitations to declare an engineering major at the conclusion of the course than prior to thecourse.BackgroundInstitutions of higher learning, including the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), areactively seeking to broaden participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) education and have systemic efforts in place to accomplish this goal. However, thestrategies of STEM programs that prioritize expanding access and inclusion of students fromunderrepresented groups into the classroom have

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Angolia, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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College Industry Partnerships

Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University of Daytona Beach Florida. I am currently enrolled in the Technology Management PhD program at Indiana State University and expect to graduate in the fall of 2014.Dr. Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University Dr. Leslie Pagliari serves as Associate Professor of Technology Systems and Associate Dean for Aca- demic Affairs in the College of Technology and Computer Science. Her research interests center on STEM initiatives, global supply chain issues, and new technologies in the distribution and logistics sec- tor. She was one of three professors in the United States recognized in an Inbound Logistics Article featuring leading professors in today’s supply chain curriculum

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University; Ruoying Chu; Fangzhou Xia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Zhuoxuan Li, Stanford University; Yan Wei, Southern University of Science and Technology; Yiming Rong, Southern University of Science & Tech

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Learning in Acquisition of Knowledge, Soft Skills During Basic and Preclinical Sciences: Medical Students’ Points of View. Acta informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH, 26(2), 119–124. https://doi.org/10.5455/aim.2018.26.119-124.[3] Vaz, R., & Quinn, P. (2015, June). Benefits of a project-based curriculum: Engineering employers’ perspectives. In 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition (pp. 26-278).[4] Vasiliene-Vasiliauskiene, V., Vasiliauskas-Vasilis, A., Meidute-Kavaliauskiene, I. & Sabaityte, J. (2020). Peculiarities of educational challenges implementing project-based learning. World Journal on

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Natalie D. Segal

delivered.Team E had planned a Power Point presentation but suffered a disc failure the morning ofthe presentation; they had prepared overhead slides as a backup just in case, so no delaysresulted.Other professors usually attend the presentations and participate actively in the questionand answer period that follows each one. These other professors are from the technicalspecialties, so they probe for technical feasibility, covering the ground that I, with mydegrees in literature and English education, cannot. I take extensive notes during thepresentation so I can include their comments on the grade sheet.The presentations might pose a problem insofar as patenting any of these projectinventions is concerned. Included in our patent laws is a provision