Conference Session

The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Jessica Quarcoo, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

, without cutting them from the communication loopcompletely. Numerous studies document the importance of interaction with the freshmen duringtheir first semester [24 – 27], thus, the mentor program has the potential to establish anenvironment that reinforces the existing student support system. Page 12.1605.5Program EvaluationThe mentor program has had a significant impact on the retention and performance of thefreshman. Table 1 lists the academic results for the end of the first semester for the past 9 years.The table lists the percent of students that made honors, were placed on probation, and the firstsemester GPA. The data shows that the

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

successful launch of these student-run workshops showcasesthat the IES framework has nurtured a cohort of technically strong students through industrycollaborations, making a significant contribution to the overall growth of engineeringstudents in the University of Hong Kong. Figure 8. “Build Your Personalized Chatbot” Figure 9. “Build Your IoT Smart Clock” workshop workshop delivered by students to show their delivered by students to showcase their product and development on Chatbot and equip others to build a equip other students with knowledge on IoT [25]. specialized chatbot of their own [26].Evaluation of the impact of the proposed IES frameworkMethodologyWe invited undergraduates engaged in the pilot run of the

Conference Session

Outreach and Beyond in the Chemical Engineering Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron Hempel, University of Arizona; Paul Blowers, University of Arizona; Kasi M. Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Interventions Faculty Can Deploy to Increase Retention: A Faculty 2 Cookbook for Increasing Student Success 3 4 Byron Hempel^, Kasi Kiehlbaugh^, Paul Blowers^ 5 ^Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona 6 Abstract 7 8 Student retention in college is often expected to be handled by advisers, staff, and administrators. 9 Faculty, however, are the only members in academia that students are required to interact with regularly.10 For most courses offered in higher education, the contact time between faculty and students is normally11 three hours per week, allowing faculty to have a large impact on student outcomes. This paper discusses12 how to deploy

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 10: Empathy and Human-centered Design

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johanna Okerlund, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David Wilson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Celine Latulipe, University of Manitoba

the course, using a set of HCD-alignedvalues and a set of tech-centric values as codes. Our findings suggest that understanding how tode-center one’s own goals and center the goals of a participant are reasonable learning objectivesfor students, that educators should create space for students to articulate and unpack priorexpectations, that starting with technical aspects before considering social aspects in learning canmake it harder to adopt an HCD-aligned approach, and educators should give repeatedopportunities for engagement with HCD topics since the material takes time to digest.IntroductionWhile engineers and computer scientists often use their skills to create systems that have apositive impact on the people who use them, it should

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 7: Interdisciplinarity

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Tran, Utah State University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

sketching provides a way to visualize and refine ideas. This study highlights theimportance of moving beyond purely technical instruction in engineering education. Modernengineering challenges require professionals who can think critically, adapt to new situations,and collaborate effectively. Mindfulness and hand sketching encourage these skills by promotingopen-ended exploration, persistence, and the ability to work through complex problems with aclear and organized mindset.Future research should explore effective ways to integrate these techniques into engineeringcurricula. Investigating their long-term impact on student learning, as well as comparing them toother problem-solving methods, will help educators refine their teaching strategies

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

– smart citiesis the perfect fit for NYU because of the number of ongoing projects in urban engineering andinformatics fields. The smart cities technology VIP will provide an opportunity to connect andfunnel the most talented students into ongoing research and entrepreneurial projects.3Pedagogically, the movement for project-based hands-on coursework in engineering educationhas been shown to increase student engagement, interest, and creativity.3,4 A course like thisallows students to explore their creativity and apply technical knowledge in a way that traditionalcoursework cannot. This course will adapt inductive learning techniques by proposing a problem,then providing support for teamwork and cooperative learning through the engineering

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student Motivation and Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Knox, University of Ottawa; Vignesh Kumar Karuppasamy, University of Ottawa

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

section. Within a specific course section, project teams are organized intogroups of four to five students, to work on the project together. This structure allows them tocollaborate with their peers to enhance their learning experience. A student project manager and agraduate student teaching assistant are assigned to each team. The project manager, a seniorstudent, who has already taken the course, actively engages with the team to offer designfeedback and to provide mentorship for the management of the team’s schedules and timelines.The teaching assistant offers general evaluative feedback regarding the team’s overall progressand assesses their deliverables, such as their weekly group assignments.During the pandemic, all students in each

Conference Session

GSD 5: Mentorship

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorine Awuor Ouma, Pennsylvania State University; Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

, leading to severalsuggestions for more informal gatherings or events outside the meeting room setup. A similardesire for community building in a less formal space has been documented elsewhere [27].Further, the mentees proposed smaller, informal mentor-mentee group meetings to exchangeideas on different approaches to navigating the mentorship journey.There is evidence of positive impacts of engaging in community building activities on graduatestudents’ experience [28]. For international students, the experience from these programs helpsthem acculturate through immersive learning. To look for a correlation with college communityengagement, we tracked the mentees' involvement in community-building events organized bythe college of engineering and

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

motivation–and sense of belonging are explored as theyare impacted by the program and school activities. Additionally, the effects of the activities ontransfer engineering student transitions are investigated and discussed.Using a survey-based mixed-method approach, we collected information on students’engagement with support activities, their transition experiences, the perceived impact of theseactivities, and their levels of motivation and sense of belonging. Our findings indicated nostatistically significant differences in motivation and sense of belonging between students whoparticipated in community-building, professional development, and academic supportopportunities and those who did not. However, minor trends suggest that participation in

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 9: Student Reflections, Metacognition, and Competency Mapping

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; VARUN KATHPALIA, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

is working with his major professor on an NSF funded project dealing with communities and relationships that enable and empower faculty and students in engineering.Ms. Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia Dr. Sarah Jane (SJ) Bork is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering with an emphasis on engineering education research. Dr. Bork’s research has focused on examining the mental health experiences of engineering graduate students. She has studied different areas (e.g., social factors, engineering culture, etc.) using a variety of research methods (e.g., regression analysis, photovoice, factor analysis, interview data, etc.). Dr. Bork earned her doctorate degree from the University of Michigan’s

Conference Session

WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

May Lim, The University of New South Wales; Sumiko Iida, UNSW Sydney; Ghislain Bournival

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

recaps generated over the term for one student team. The table illustrates the type ofinformation that can be extracted using this approach. The AI extracted data revealed that, overall,the student cohort of DESN2000 was engaged and focused on achieving their project goals throughcoordination, collaboration, forward planning and adaptability. They developed communication andcollaboration protocols, discussed strategies to improve time and task efficiency, ensured fair andequitable workload distribution and accountability, prioritized coursework, and implementedcontingency plans. Discussion related to project tasks revealed students are aware of their capabilitygaps, notably around user research, as well as prototyping and user testing approach

Conference Session

Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Flora S Tsai, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kyle H Wong, Singapore American School

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International

couldpotentially lead to misinformation conveyed to the online learners. This paperreviews and compares the current platforms and technologies available in theonline engineering education arena, proposes a model for combining MOOCswith live university courses, lays the groundwork for open standards forengineering education, summarizes the international challenges ahead, anddiscusses the implications for future educators and students. The impact of thisstudy will help educators manage the vast content in order to integrate onlineeducation in their own curriculum, and provide guidelines on how to best utilizethe MOOCs in the future. Page 23.1232.21. IntroductionThe open

Conference Session

WORKSHOP I: Integrating Service Learning into First-Year Engineering Courses: A Hands-On Workshop

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Anne Shea, Northeastern University; Kennedy Gallagher, Northeastern University

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FYEE 2025

will provide actionablestrategies grounded in educational research and real-world implementation.Background and ContextWhy Service Learning?Service-learning is a dynamic teaching tool that empowers faculty to seamlessly integrateacademic course content with meaningful community-based experiences. This pedagogicalapproach purposefully engages students in active learning situations that foster deeperunderstanding of subject matter while simultaneously developing competencies tied to criticalconsciousness and social impact [1]. The classroom and community components work in tandem,creating a symbiotic relationship where theoretical knowledge enhances practical application andreal-world experiences enrich academic discussions. Through this process

Conference Session

Computer-Supported Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

problems after the exam period and before the video is created. Students signed an exam agreement stating they would not engage in this behavior; however, the instructor could not patrol students’ activities between submitted the exam in class and recording the video later that day. This is the main reason the instructor had each student complete just one video reflection per exam (cheating would only impact up to 15% of the overall exam grade). The instructor did not detect any cheating when watching the videos, but cheating is a possible outcome when using the video reflection assessment technique. • Inequitable technology access: A potential downside is providing equitable student access to

Conference Session

Engineering/Engineering Technolgy Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, University of California, Davis; Beth Frances Broome Broome; Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, Chevron Corporation

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

$1000 during their final year of community college. In partnership with the UC Davis Office of Financial Aid and each community college’s financial aid office, the awards help reduce each student’s individual contribution and loans and do not adversely impact other financial aid that they receive.9. In order to address students’ concerns about a lack of preparation in computer programming, a MATLAB workshop was developed and offered to transfer students in Fall 2017.10. So that transfer students can build a social network within a specific engineering discipline, faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at UC Davis initiated a one-unit course to help CEE transfer students build a social network and

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Delahunty, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Raymond Lynch, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

complexities of applying previous graphical knowledge toa new context, groups of student teachers were given an applied analytical task based on thegeometry of the regular polyhedra to solve. Prior to the prescribed task, students were giventhe opportunity to develop their graphical analytical knowledge and spatial skills through thecompletion of a coursework portfolio based on the content of the puzzle. A visual-verbalprotocol analysis, similar to Montagueet al. 4 was employed to evaluate students' approachesto solving the puzzle and their ability to transfer previously learned knowledge and skills to anew situation as well as their ability to work collectively and communicate their ideas.The findings indicate a significant inability to transfer

Conference Session

ERM: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Loweth, University of Michigan; Sara Hoffman, University of Michigan; Shanna Daly, University of Michigan; Leah Paborsky; Steve Skerlos, University of Michigan

Paper ID #37192Professional merit in engineering career advancement:Student perspectives and critiquesRobert Loweth Robert P. Loweth is an (incoming) Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners engage stakeholders in their engineering projects, reflect on their social identities, and consider the broader societal contexts of their engineering work. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and pedagogies that support engineers in achieving the positive societal changes that they envision and

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Baratta, University of Toronto; Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto

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Engineering Libraries

breadth of information covered,evaluating information sources and engaging their critical thinking skills, and developingresearch strategies that can be used to find different sources of information.This paper begins by providing some background on the course and library partnership. We thendescribe the learning objectives for the activity as a whole and for each session, and presentobservations taken during the activity and unsolicited feedback from students.Praxis I: Design and CommunicationPraxis I is a first year introductory design and communication course at the University ofToronto. Students in Praxis I are taught principles of engineering design and technicalcommunication through several design projects that involve a combination of hand

Conference Session

ETD Green Energy/Sustainability

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Ruane Ph.D., Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Sophia Rose Mayne-DeLuca, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

internationalcollaborations in research. As discussion boards gain popularity, there has been increasingresearch to maximize the learning of these communities. Research literature indicates thatonline learning discussions often fail to truly engage the students in productive dialogue (Wang& Chen, 2008).For successful online learning communities, there must be three phases of cognition:triggering, exploration, and integration (Wang & Chen, 2008). The triggering phase is when astudent is first prompted to action; they read the discussion topic and post their initial answer,questions, and/or questions on the topic (Wang & Chen, 2008). The exploration phase is whena student is prompted to explore the topic further by the responses they read that other

Conference Session

Data-informed Approaches to Understanding Student Experiences and Outcomes

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jenna Michelle Landy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Scheidt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julianna Ge, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Camaryn Elizabeth Chambers, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christina Grigorian; Michelle Kerfs, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Educational Research and Methods

. Through his in- volvement in the UNR PRiDE Research Lab and engagement with the UNR and Northern Nevada STEM Education communities, he studied student motivation, active learning, and diversity; developed K-12 engineering education curriculum; and advocated for socioeconomically just access to STEM education. As a Ph.D. Candidate with the STRiDE Research Lab at Purdue University, Justin’s dissertation research focuses on the study of Intersectionality Theory and the intersectionality of socioeconomic inequality in engineering education, use of critical quantitative methodology and narrative inquiry to understand the complex stories of engineering students from traditionally minoritized backgrounds, and the pursuit of a

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Louis, Purdue University; Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Karan Sharma, Purdue University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

EngineeringLeadership, and (3) Engineering Leadership Capstone) within the minor are developed andtaught in-house. The final requirement involves experiential learning engagement. Studentprogress and leadership development are tracked as they complete the requirements of the minor. The elective courses are classified into four concentrations: (1) communication, (2)ethics, (3) creativity and innovation, and (4) global and societal impact. The four concentrationareas were created following research about other engineering leadership programs and thecourses available to engineering students across the university. The ‘communication’concentration includes courses that focus on the development of students' professional skills andengagement with technical

Conference Session

Social Justice, Social Responsibility, and Critical Pedagogies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech ; Cynthia Hampton, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech; Ben David Lutz, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

: engineers as promoters of human welfare, ethical considerations in engineering, andcritical reflections on the impact engineers have in society. The most common discussion ofengineers’ role in society included a conception of engineers as “humanitarians”, or persons whoare intrinsically motivated to engage in their work as part of a larger effort to make society“better”. For example, one student articulated the identity of an engineer as “a particular person[who] is dedicated and determined to better every-day society.” In a similar vein, another studentreflected that “engineers are people who use their knowledge to help others (animals or people)live in a better way.” Interestingly, many students articulated ideas about why practicingengineers are

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Anita M. Wells, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

 conflict) such as displaying disrespect through mannerisms and tone addressed to theinstructor including intimidating remarks or threats 14,15 (via face­to­face and online communication),regular lateness, frequent trips in and out of class, talking, texting and tweeting in class, andinappropriate use of one’s computer. Students with laptops and tablets increasingly are engaging innon­course related internet activity including instant messaging or using earbuds to listen to music oraudiobooks during class.16Unethical conductEthics is a cornerstone of fields like engineering and is often one of the tenets of the Code ofConduct for licensure, accrediting bodies and professional organizations. Cosma and Joyprovide a comprehensive  definition of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Curricular Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna Blaser, University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Sheryl Elaine Burgstahler, University of Washigton

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

in engineering educationand the impact on students from underrepresented groups, we sought the perspectives of STEMstudents with disabilities. In an existing online mentoring community of STEM students withdisabilities and recent graduates, we asked participants if topics related to disability oraccessibility were covered in their STEM courses. We were interested in the extent to whichthese topics, which address societal impacts of engineering, were typically a part of STEMcurriculum.The online community engaged in the discussion consists of almost five hundred individualsfrom across the United States. Participants include community college, undergraduate, andgraduate students who have disabilities as well as recent graduates and

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose • Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally vShuman’s analysis also reflects the thinking of the self-directed learning community, vi and Cervaro vii , forexample, found that engineers engage in ‘informal learning’ activities, i.e., self-directed learning, much morefrequently than formal learning activities, such as seminars and workshops.In an instructional setting, one would like to understand the skills and attitudes of students, so appropriatecontent can be provided. Assessing these skills and attitudes often is time consuming, time that librarians don’thave in a curricular

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Emily Parry; Joanna Wright, University of Washington; Lauren Summers, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

Development at the University of Washington, Seattle. Her education research interests span early childhood through higher education, with a focus on the impact of pedagogical practices and contexts on learning and development.Lauren Summers, University of Washington Lauren Summers is a doctoral student in the College of Education at the University of Washington, Seat- tle. Her research interests focus on the potential roles of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender, and other political identifiers in determining undergraduate engagement across a variety of majors, including engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Do engineering students care about the

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma S Atherton, University of Florida; Elif Akcali, University of Florida

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

information and procedures but knowledgeacquisition and skill development using creative techniques, where one learns through creatingan artifact. Creative learning does not have systematic guidance for educators, which can lead tostudents feeling dismissed or discouraged when sharing their creative work and potentiallyabandoning their creative aspirations [16]. To further understand this impact, there is a need tounderstand why it is that students “create” in the first place, that is, what is the student’smotivation. “Without the right kind of motivation, creativity is nearly impossible” [17].Motivation can be categorized into two types: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivationaccording to most literature is the motivation to accomplish a task

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut; Kristina Wagstrom; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Marina Creed

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

opportunities to engage in ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and community service, service-learning projects can help studentsbuild a solid moral foundation and become active and responsible members of theircommunities.Description of the Relevant First-Year Engineering Course The Foundations of Engineering (ENGR 1166) course at The University of Connecticut(UConn) is a required core course for all first-year engineering students from all engineeringmajors. This course provides an excellent platform for all incoming engineering students tounderstand and experience what engineers do in the real world through collaborative andmeaningful engineering projects. The learning outcomes for this one-semester course are to 1) demonstrate

Conference Session

ERM: Lessons Learned from COVID (COVID Part 1)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maartje E.D. Van den Bogaard, Delft University of Technology; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Joanna Millunchick, University of Michigan

learning environment,specifically making connections with professors and peers. Here, we focus on how studentsadapted to online education and their perceptions of the teaching and learning activitiesemployed in online courses. In particular, we report on student experiences pertaining to: (1)office hours, (2) synchronous online lectures, and (3) asynchronous recorded lectures.2 - Theoretical frameworkThis study is grounded in Weidman's socialization model. Weidman posed a process model thatasserts a student's engagement with their learning environment leads to various degrees ofintegration into the existing culture. To elaborate, he writes, "there is a pervasive consensus onnorms and expectation for students in higher education that is driven by

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Flores, UTEP; James Becvar, UTEP; Ann Darnell, UTEP; Helmut Knaust, UTEP; Jorge Lopez, UTEP; Josefina Tinajero, UTEP

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First-Year Programs

will positively impact second year retention and success insubsequent engineering courses. One of the key factors in this approach will be the performanceof peer leaders as facilitators and role models for engineering students. Peer leaders are trainedfollowing a schedule that includes a pre-semester induction session, weekly preview sessions,and an end of semester debriefing session. The induction generally lasts three days and involvesfaculty engaging peer leaders in cooperative-style learning and knowledge constructivismactivities that they can subsequently apply in the workshops. In this session peer leaders alsolearn tips for small classroom management. Weekly preview sessions with faculty cover coursecontent and pedagogical approaches