Conference Session

Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

invarsity athletics and fraternities/sororities exhibit a reduced likelihood of taking on anengineering career at graduation [25] – while, on the other hand, research demonstrates anoverall team performance benefit of including those with developed leadership abilities ondiverse student teams [22].Varsity athletics participation and fraternity/sorority (hereafter, “Greek Life”) participation standout amongst the literature discussing students’ leadership development in non-academic extra-curricular activities. Other non-academic student club experiences may also have importantassociations with students’ leadership development [13, 19]; such other clubs and theirassociated experiences and levels of commitment, however, may vary across universities

Conference Session

Service Learning Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cher Cornett, East Tennessee State University

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Educational Research and Methods

for responsibility, professionalism,proposal preparation (including research, creative solution, and adherence to instructions),effectiveness of the “pitch” (persuasive oral communication of ideas), and delivery of product.By working with professionals, they made contacts that could assist them in their careers. Page 12.109.2As the case study will show, this was an eye-opening experience for the students and a learningexperience for all involved. Students indicated they felt better prepared to meet workplaceexpectations. It has enhanced the DIGM program’s relationship with the advertising community,and has opened opportunities for our students

Conference Session

Faculty Perspectives of Active Learning, Inequity, and Curricular Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Laura J. Carroll, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #34784Work in Progress: Barriers Instructors Encounter when Using ActiveLearning in an Online Classroom SettingMs. Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan Lea Marlor is a Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan, studying Engineering Education Research. She joined the University of Michigan in Sept 2019. Previously, she was the Associate Director for Education for the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, a NSF-funded Science and Technology Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She managed undergraduate research programs to recruit and retain underrepresented students in science and

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Frederick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Lulu Sun Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Educational Research and Methods

NASA20. The TLX measures six workload dimensions: mental demand, physicaldemand, temporal demand, performance, effort and frustration 20. The IMI and TLX were eachadministered six times across all semesters studied (at beginning and end of course, and aftereach of the four learning videos). Grades for each EGR 115 section were collected at the end ofeach semester. The present paper examines the following research questions: 1. Were there differences in perceived motivation and workload between students in SLA- aBLe and non-SLA-aBLe sections of the class? As was done after the first year of the project, this question was assessed using t-tests with section type as the independent variable and the IMI and TLX variables entered as

Conference Session

Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods

one program’s results are used toillustrate rich detail, and then general findings common to many programs are offered. Page 15.1083.614.1 Example Findings: Developing Global Scientists and Engineers in TanzaniaThe Developing Global Scientists and Engineers (DGSE) program builds appropriate technologyresearch teams composed of engineering and science graduate students from Michigan Tech andUniversity of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, public health students from University of Minnesota,and faculty from all institutions. Each team develops a research project that ultimately couldcreate technologies or services designed to improve living conditions in

Conference Session

Institutional and Curricular Reform

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University; Andrea Beach, Western Michigan University; Noah Finkelstein, University of Colorado; R. Sam Larson, Kaiser Permanente Colorado

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Educational Research and Methods

matter expertise, research on how people learn1,2, research on pedagogicalinnovations and practice 3-7, as well as prior research on curricular innovations that have alreadybeen developed in your discipline (as well as others). It is also likely that you are bringing inother aspects and research in addition to these areas. However, when you are contemplatingissues and processes of broader adoption, you draw on research and case studies in individualand organizational change. Research on change has drawn contributions from many differentdisciplines, including economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, management,political science, education, and communication8. Often the literature on change is completelydistinct and separate

Conference Session

Working in Teams: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina M Quan, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #12565Problematizing Best Practices for Pairing in K-12 Student Design TeamsMs. Gina M Quan, University of Maryland, College Park Gina Quan is a doctoral candidate in Physics Education Research at the University of Maryland, Col- lege Park. She graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests include understanding community and identity formation, unpacking students’ re- lationships to design, and cultivating institutional change. Ms. Quan is also a founding member of the Access Network, a research-practice community dedicated to fostering supportive

Conference Session

Problem Solving and Misconceptions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Carla Firetto, Pennsylvania State University; Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Kelli Higley, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Gary L. Gray; Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Jonna Kulikowich

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Educational Research and Methods

working on her PhD, she earned a B.A. degree from Thiel College in Psychology and Sociology. Her primary research focus is the comprehension and integration of multiple texts. She can be contacted at cmf270@psu.edu.Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University Lucas Passmore is a PhD student and Instructor at Penn State. He received his B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics and has continued his studies at the University Park campus. He teaches introductory engineering courses and fundamental engineering mechanics courses. His primary research is in the semiconductor device physics field, and he is currently working on the incorporation of a design element to engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Students' Professional Skills and Reflection

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gloria Washington, Howard University; Marlon Mejias, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Marlon Mejias; Legand L. Burge III, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

clear an d calm to teachcoding concepts, and utilize code-switching techniques that allow them to communicatemore effectively with younger, more slang-using audiences. Practices described in thisresearch can be implemented in two-part capstone courses, independent study courses, orelective courses that require undergrads demonstrate hard skills as well as soft skills.Figure 1: Social and emotional learning skills fostered in undergraduate students in thiscamp learning experience.The primary research question this paper explores is how does acting as near-peer mentorsand leading a tech innovation and entrepreneurship camp for high schoolers foster socialand emotional learning skills in undergraduate computing students? Qualitative analysis

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Naghshbandi, University of Toronto; Sharon Ferguson, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #42153Social Capital and Persistence in Computer Science of Google’s ComputerScience Summer Institute (CSSI) StudentsMs. Marjan Naghshbandi, University of Toronto Marjan is a graduating BASc student in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto with a focus on AI and business studies. Her research interests include students’ persistence in computer science and related fields. She also has professional experience in software development and project management.Sharon Ferguson, University of Toronto Sharon is a PhD student in the department of Mechanical and Industrial

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale; Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-465: TEACHING CHEMISTRY AS A CROSS-CULTURAL SUBJECT: IT &LINGUISTICSMargherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale Margherita Landucci is a graduate in Physical Chemistry of Pisa University. She has worked at CNR (the National Council for Research)in spectroscopy and electrochemistry and taught at Pisa University. She has published works in The Journal of Chemical Society. She is the Italian coordinator of the project "Science and Technology in Society" promoted by The Association for Science Education,UK, and is teaching Phisical Chemistry and Materials Tecnologies at the Liceo Artistico Statale of Venice, Venezia.Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice Fabio Garganego is a graduate

Conference Session

Learning from Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pryce Davis, University of Nottingham; Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University; Reed Stevens, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #18564Informal Mentorship of New Engineers in the WorkplaceDr. Pryce Davis, University of Nottingham Pryce Davis is an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences at the University of Nottingham. He received his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. His research interests include learning in informal settings and public engagement with science.Dr. Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University Alexandra H. Vinson is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwest- ern University. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology & Science Studies from the University of California

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasa S. Vidic, University of Pittsburgh; Nur Ozge Ozaltin; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial En- gineering Sept 2010 - present Center Associate Director of Operations, Engineering Education Research Center Jan 2011- Sept 2013 Visiting Assistant Professor Sept 2008 – Sept 2011 Graduate Research Assis- tant Sept 2002 – Sept 2008 Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA Project Manager/Planning Department Aug 1992- Oct 1994 University of Delaware, Delaware Transportation Center, Newark, DE Graduate Research Assistant Aug 1990 - May 1992 University of Novi Sad, Institute for Traffic and Transportation Eng., Serbia Research Associate /Lecturer Aug 1987 – Aug 1990 Selected Publications • Bursic K., Vidic N., Yildrim T. P., Besterfield-Sacre M., Shuman L., (2013

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley

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Educational Research and Methods

limited to college-level engineering. A nationalprogram, called Engineering Pathway [10], is being built with support by NSF through theNational Science Digital Library. This structure aims at supporting K-12 education, helpingprepare students for college. Our program complements Engineering Pathway, picking upthe thread after high school and continuing it through to graduation.3 AWESOME: Structure and ContentsOur program is named AWESOME: A Web Enabled Study Of Mechanical Engineering.Because of its design as a web-based portal, it is available to any student with access toa web-connected computer. As its name indicates, the program has been constructed formechanical engineering concerns and, more precisely at this point, mechanical

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Ken Thomas, University of South Florida; Jeffrey Cunningham, University of South Florida; Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

clean-up of soil contaminated by hazardous chemicals, the fate of trace organic contaminants during reclamation of treated municipal wastewater, and the storage of carbon dioxide in deep saline aquifers as a method of mitigating global climate change. Several previous research projects focused on the transport and biodegradation of hazardous chemicals in groundwater. Dr Cunningham regularly teaches an introductory Environmental Engineering class for undergraduate Civil Engineering students, as well as graduate classes on physical and chemical processes in natural and engineered environmental systems. Dr Cunningham earned his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Rice University, his MS

Conference Session

Undergraduate Students' Professional Skills and Reflection

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacob Allen Cress P.E., University of Dayton; Patrick W. Thomas, University of Dayton

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Educational Research and Methods

Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio, leading the certification effort for the LEAP-1A/1C HPC airfoil vibratory stress responses. Dr. Cress received his doctoral and master’s degrees from the University of Notre Dame, both in aerospace engineering; and his undergraduate bachelors of mechanical engineering degree from the University of Dayton.Dr. Patrick W. Thomas, University of Dayton Dr. Patrick W. Thomas is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in English at the University of Dayton. His research interests include workplace literacy, writing technologies, empirical methodologies, computer-mediated communication, and professional and technical writing instruction. Since 2011, he has taught a variety of

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meyer, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-161: STRATEGIES FOR ASSESSING COURSE-SPECIFIC OUTCOMESDavid Meyer, Purdue University David G. Meyer has been very active in curriculum development, learning outcome assessment, design education, and use of instructional technology. He is currently responsible for creating, maintaining, and teaching the core ECE digital systems course sequence: ECE 270 (Introduction to Digital System Design), ECE 362 (Microprocessor System Design and Interfacing), and ECE 477 (Digital Systems Senior Design Project). He has written numerous papers on innovative uses of technology in education; more recent research contributions include papers on learning outcome assessment in both lower-division “content

Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-263: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO GRADING A MECHANICALENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE AT THE UNITED STATESMILITARY ACADEMYRichard Melnyk, United States Military Academy Major Rich Melnyk graduated from West Point in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007. He served as an Instructor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at West Point from 2004 to 2007. During that time, Major Melnyk was the course director for two of the three courses in the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tazim Ahmed, The University of Texas at Arlington; Syed Mufid, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shuchisnigdha Deb, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mahmudur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

large.Literature ReviewIn the past decade, there has been significant research aimed at assessing the teamwork skills ofSTEM students through the modification of course materials, the introduction of new techniques,and the implementation of technology-driven projects, as well as replacing traditional individualassignments with cross-disciplinary projects [7], [8]. A study on the impact of an NSF-supportedSTEM scholarship program revealed that a one-credit course focusing on teamwork significantlyimproved students' presentation skills and interpersonal confidence [9]. However, the projectwork was deemed too time-consuming for a one-hour credit course, and the issue of unevenwork distribution among team members remained unresolved. In another study, an

Conference Session

Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy Burack, Brandeis University; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alan Melchior, Brandeis University; Eric Morgan, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Educational Research and Methods

than one course. Thirty-seven full-time engineering faculty members havetried service-learning at least once so far, just about half the faculty.Faculty were recruited via personal contacts and through workshops offered in the summer andfall of 2004. All engineering faculty were invited. The summer workshop was an all day affairwith presentations by Dwight Giles as well as community partners and breakout discussions;Dwight Giles is a well-known researcher in service-learning9 and was a consultant on the project.A second workshop was about 3 hours and focused on assessment, and again Dwight Gilespresented. A planning grant from NSF allowed faculty to develop S-L courses throughminigrants and graduate student support, and a part-time S-L

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 22

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Faraz Sajawal, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

’ perceptions on the use of ChatGPT in engineering. Further studies can be conducted todetermine the factors influencing the undergraduate and graduate students’ perceptions on the useof ChatGPT in engineering considering different demographic parameters such as gender identity,race/ethnicity, class standing, engineering major, etc.AcknowledgementThe authors would like to thank the content experts and potential participants for providingfeedback on the survey instrument. Thank you to all the respondents. This project was supportedby the Provost’s Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (UReCA) Fellowship.Its contents, including findings, conclusions, opinions, and recommendations, are solely attributedto the author(s) and do not

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asif Mohaisin Sadri, International Islamic University, Malaysia; Arif Mohaimin Sadri, University of Oklahoma; Khondhaker Al Momin, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Tahrima Rouf, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the Department of Civil Engineering at Daffodil International University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in civil engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman, USA. In addition to his academic pursuits, he also serves as a graduate research assistant at OU. His research interests encompass diverse areas such as traffic incident analysis and prevention, traffic flow theory, autonomous connected electric shared (ACES) vehicles, big data analytics, network science, natural hazards, machine

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Derek Wright P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Andrew J. B. Milne, University of Waterloo, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Educational Research and Methods

to work with their peers. The Engineering Days eventsalso provide a unique opportunity for faculty and instructional staff to interact with students in aless formal environment where conversations are free to follow interest.2 MethodsThis study is seeking to answer the following research question: Can an event like a hackathonbe repurposed to meet course-level learning objectives. To answer this question, this studyemploys Kirkpatrick’s four-level framework for assessing training programs [15]. Level 1measures how participants reacted to the experience, level 2 analyzes what participants learned,level 3 looks at behavioural changes in the participants, and level 4 examines results of thetraining program. Since behavioural changes take

Conference Session

Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Educational Research and Methods

legislation also authorizes establishment of the National Service- Learning Clearinghouse.1993 Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development endorse the importance of linking service with learning[1994 Michigan  Journal  for  Community  Service-­‐Learning  begun  as  the  first  refereed  journal  for   the  service-­‐learning  field (http://www.umich.edu/~mjcsl/)]1995 Service-Learning network on the internet, via the University of Colorado Peace Studies Center April1997 Wingspread Declaration Renewing the Civic Mission of the American University published2001 First International Conference on Service-Learning Research held. Wingspread conference on student civic engagement held.[2006

Conference Session

Instrument Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timeri K. Tolnay, Colorado School of Mines; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Jennifer Zoltners Sherer, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering’s Engineering Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, he was a science educator at Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS). Dr. Spiegel also served as Director of Research & Development for a multimedia development company and as founding Director of the Center for Integrating Research & Learning (CIRL) at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University. Under Dr. Spiegel’s leadership, the CIRL matured into a thriving Center recognized as one of the leading National Science Foundation Laboratories for activities to pro- mote science, mathematics, and technology (STEM) education. While at Florida State University

Conference Session

Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Jack Patzer, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

, the opportunity to develop, implement, and assess an MEA could be a good professionaldevelopment for engineering faculty to promote positive changes in their beliefs about teachingand student learning, ultimately improving their teaching practices. Other studies havedocumented change in engineering instruction and the instructors’ beliefs and found that thatinstructors using MEAs change the way that they think about their students’ prior knowledge andtry to elicit and build upon it (Diefes-Dux & Capobianco, 2008). This research adds the utility ofMEAs as professional development to the previous five areas related to MEAs in engineeringeducation research.Using MEAs in Engineering ClassroomsIn this section, we include testimonials from

Conference Session

Student Motivation and Faculty Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau P.E., Duke University; David Schaad, Duke University; Michael M Barger, Duke University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #13662A Grand Challenge-based Framework for Contextual Learning in Engineer-ing: Impact on Student Outcomes and MotivationDr. Lisa Huettel, Duke University Dr. Lisa G. Huettel is a professor of the practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing at Duke University where she also serves as associate chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the department. She received a B.S. in Engineering Science from Harvard University and earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University. Her research interests are focused on engineering education, curriculum and laboratory

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

first-year engineering course, and we demonstrate itsapplication to a specific MEA implemented in Fall 2008. Further, we assess the reliability of thetool by comparing its application by new and returning graduate teaching assistants to that of anExpert. Finally, we discuss how the results of this study are informing subsequent revisions tothe tool and graduate teaching assistant professional development with MEAs.I. IntroductionThe need for engineering curricula that develops students’ teaming and communication skills,proficiency in engineering science and design, and abilities to address open-ended problemsreplete with ambiguity and uncertainty is well recognized1,2. Such curricula should engagestudents in authentic learning experiences that

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duc Anh Vu Trinh, University of South Florida; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University ; Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the educational approach to better align withprofessional demands. This suggests that integrating professional competencies into thecurriculum is essential to address industry needs and ensure the relevance of graduates in theworkforce. Therefore, the PFE courses are created to set students apart from normal technicalenvironments and incorporate activities for developing essential skills valued in professionalcontexts. Given the curriculum currently crafted to address these gaps at the university anddepartment under study, we ask: How do the PFE courses and technical tracks support studentsin preparing for the industry?MethodologyWe used qualitative research methodology in this study to design the research. The samplepopulation for the study

Conference Session

Special Session: Innovation through Improv

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lew Lefton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

innovation. Manifestations of this desire to produce more creative engineersand scientists abound. They include, for example, the recent announcement by the KoreanAdvanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) that its new admissions policy willspecifically include creativity as an admissions criterion in up to a fifth of the incoming freshmanclass.3 This drive to produce creative engineers is also reflected in the focus of the Generation IIIEngineering Research Center (ERC) Program of the National Science Foundation. This programis designed to produce “engineering graduates who will be creative U.S. innovators in a globallycompetitive economy”.4 This program explicitly requires that ERC proposals address theeducational requirements needed to