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FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

University. His research interests are in low dimensional topology, representation theory, quantum topology, and STEM education at the post-secondary level.Dr. Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University Seung Youn (Yonnie) Chyung is a professor in the Department of Instructional and Performance Tech- nology in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. She received her doctorate of education degree in instructional technology from Texas Tech University and teaches graduate-level courses on evaluation methodology. Page 25.267.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

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WIP: Engineering Education Research - Focus on Problem Solving

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2017 FYEE Conference

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David Joseph Ewing, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

assess the effectiveness of this course, further proven by a t-test. This is an encouraging detail asretention and graduation rates would have to be explored. UTA is endeavoring to encourage more women to chooseHowever, since the class has been offered for only two engineering, and ENGR 1300 is able to help build confidenceacademic years, those statistics are unavailable. Therefore, in in our female population.the interest of this study, this paper will compare the successrates for several student groupings as well as studentfeedback about the course. In the context of this paper,success will be defined as those students earning a C or betterin the course. Also, the results have been normalizedaccording to student

Conference Session

Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lorenzo Laxamana Ruiz, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering designclass with the use of pre- and post-intervention surveys. Although findings from this research arestill emerging, the authors note the potential of such work to contribute to a better understandingof engineering student motivation as well as help students think about the ways course contentmight extend beyond the classroom. Notably, the authors mention plans to conduct a qualitativeanalysis related to the specific content of the UVIs they implemented, suggesting that in additionto these interventions being valuable on their own, better understanding the specific contents ofUVI responses can yield further insight into student motivation and interest. Studying the contentof student UVI responses can offer a deeper understanding of

Conference Session

Student-led Research on Engineering Education - Quantitative Methodologies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Algeo Wilson IV, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University; James Blake Gegenheimer

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Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge. Adrienne has a Master of Science degree in zoology from LSU, where she studied in the Museum of Natural Science, and an Education Specialist Certification in science education.Mr. James Blake Gegenheimer James Gegenheimer is an MSME Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at LSU. When graduated, James will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He will be stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, Utah. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. through the Air Force and work with the Air Force Weapons Research Laboratory. James is currently a Supplemental Instructor at LSU for Thermodynamics where he has served since 2013. He has worked to improve how

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Stransky, Rowan University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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interventions that measurably enhance students’ skills and competencies. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4247-4322Dr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor – Engineering Education in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas - Austin, an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a BS in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India. Dr. Shekhar also holds a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Prior to his current appointment, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Assistant

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California; Brittany Kay, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

Paper ID #12179Assessment of performance and student feedback in the flipped classroomDr. Jean-Michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California Jean-Michel Maarek is associate professor of engineering practice and director of undergraduate affairs in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. His educational interested include engaged learning, student assessment, and innovative laboratoriesBrittany Kay, University of Southern California Brittany Kay is a full-time lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering department of the University of South- ern California, teaching both graduate

Conference Session

Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Abu-Lail, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Andrew R Teixeira, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

academic community for many years, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses and advising student projects. Her research interests include water treatment technologies, the development of sustainable solutions for plastic waste recycling and management, and engineering education. She is particularly interested in teaching chemical and environmental engineering courses, as well as exploring the social impact of engineering education.Prof. Andrew R Teixeira, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Andrew Teixeira is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and classically trained chemical engineer with specialties in the fields of dynamic chemical reaction engineering and materials

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering: Educational Policy and Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Clark P.E., Aston University; Jane Andrews, Aston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

resources directed towards children in Primary School (K-6). When lookingat provision overall, it is apparent that most of the initiatives focus on science & technologywith engineering & maths receiving considerably less coverage. This lack of exposure isaugmented by the almost total absence of engineering within the school curriculum; meaningthat for most young people, upon leaving High School, engineering fails to register as apotential future study or career choice[16,17,18] . In considering this issue, this paper provides abrief analysis of the second stage of a longitudinal study in which the researchers sought togain an insight into the operational issues faced by one of the UK’s largest for-profit non-governmental engineering

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Paper ID #43410Investigating Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning for Students in a FundamentalEngineering CourseSierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida Sierra Outerbridge, M.Ed., is a graduate research assistant and Ph.D. student of Education in the Learning Sciences Track at the University of Central Florida. Sierra earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University where she studied Spanish Language and Literature and Business, as well as a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Supporting High Needs Populations) from the University of Central Florida. Her current research focuses

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Work-in-Progress Session: Emergent Methods for Engineering Education Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Dow; Ryan Lee; Zihui Zhu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #37336Work in Progress: Using Think-Aloud Sessions to Understand StudentProblem-Solving ApproachesNatalie DowRyan LeeMs. Zihui Zhu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Zihui Zhu is a senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona, majoring in Aviation Business Administration with minors in mathematics, economics, and global business. She anticipates earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Business Administration from ERAU by May 2023, after which she will continue her studies at Johns Hopkins University graduate school, where she is going to major in applied

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University

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Paper ID #43802Quantifying Spatial Skills across STEM Disciplines: A Systematized LiteratureReview of Assessment ToolsDaniel Kane, Utah State University Daniel Kane is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education with a concurrent master’s degree in Civil Engineering. His research interests focus around the study of spatial ability with an emphasis on identifying patterns of spatial strategies and measuring spatial ability in blind and low vision populations.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Reflection

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Luciane de Greef, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #18740Stories of Change: Faculty in Reflective DialoguesDr. Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth is a professor at Cal Poly, SLO in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She has been teaching for 23 years and has continued to develop innovative pedagogy such as project based, flipped classroom and competency grading. Through the SUSTAIN SLO learning initiative she and her colleagues have been active researching in transformation in higher education.Luciane de Greef, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Trevor Scott Harding, California

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eckehard Doerry, Northern Arizona University; James Dean Palmer, Northern Arizona University

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Educational Research and Methods

sequence is straightforward: to introduce the students tothe design process early in their college careers, and maintain a constant rate of increasingcomplexity throughout the four years of study. By graduation, the students are well versed in thedesign process, oral and verbal communication, and key teaming skills, and hence areimmediately able to contribute productively in their first professional employment.2.1 Evaluation of Team Members in Senior Capstone DesignAlthough peer evaluation is incorporated in every team-based design course within the program,we focus here on our experience with the final course in the D4P sequence for Computer Science,called Senior Capstone Design. In this course, teams of students work on real corporate

Conference Session

Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

freshman engineering program. Dr. Bursic has done research and published work in the areas of Engineering and Project Management and Engineering Education. She is a member of IIE and ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania.Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academics and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former senior editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Dr. Shuman is the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Rogers, Benedictine College; Taylor Goring; Joel Michael Iwanski

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

engineer, he verified the strength of foundations for shipboard equipment. As a design engineer he developed fluid power systems and designed industrial controls for aircraft and automobile plants. As a college instructor, he taught a variety of courses in design, mechanics, and mechatronics, and he advised numerous student projects and independent studies. Dr. Rogers’ PhD research work at Rensselaer was the optimization of stepper controls to reduce unwanted dynamics in machinery. He was awarded a patent for this work. His scholarly interests include microcontroller-based system design, biomechanics, instrumentation, and teaching and learning. He holds a Professional Engineer license.Taylor GoringJoel Michael

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Li Coffman, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Cognitive Domain of Learning: Exploring Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Understanding and PerceptionsAbstractThis paper is a research paper. Learning is an integral part of our lives. Each one of us learns thesame things differently based on our preferred way of learning. We can learn by building mentalmodels; through feelings, emotions, attitudes; and by physical movements. The different ways welearn, or the domains of learning, are broadly categorized as cognitive (knowledge), affective(attitudes), and psychomotor (skills). This research study will focus on the cognitive domain alone.The cognitive domain focuses predominantly on learning using mental models which requiresindividuals

Conference Session

Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education; Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus)

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and graduate student development, with particular emphasis on the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices.Dr. Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus) Russell Pimmel has degrees from St Louis University and Iowa State University. He has held faculty positions at Ohio State University, University of North Carolina, University of Missouri, and University of Alabama; engineering positions at Emerson Electric, Battelle Northwest, and McDonnell-Douglas; and a program director at the National Science Foundation. His research interests focus on interactive pedagogies and faculty development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Capturing the differences between two

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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)

, ChatGPT may be susceptible to security flaws that could result in databreaches and the disclosure of students' private information.In a parallel study, a survey instrument is designed and developed to assess engineering students’perceptions on the use of ChatGPT. This study aims at answering the following research question,‘How do students housed in engineering programs perceive the use of ChatGPT’? To answer thisresearch question, a survey instrument was designed with a few open-ended questions, and thesurvey instrument also collected participants’ demographic information. The open-ended questionsincluded in the survey are (1) Describe the different words (as many as you can) that come to yourmind when you think about ChatGPT? (2) How do you see

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University

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of Technological. Her research focus is on design methods, theory, and engineering education with a particular focus on innovation and conceptual design.Dr. Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University Dr. Melissa Aleman (Ph.D. University of Iowa) is Professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University and has published research using qualitative interviewing, ethnographic and rhetorical methods to examine communication in diverse contexts. ShDr. Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College Dr. Robert Nagel is a Professor and Director of the Department of Engineering at Carthage College. Dr. Nagel, a mechanical engineer by training, performs research on engineering student learning and engagement with a focus on

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Shanachilubwa, Harding University; James L. Huff, Harding University; Amy L. Brooks, University of Pittsburgh

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academic professionals from more than 10 academic disciplines in using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as a qualitative research method to examine identity and shame in a variety of contexts. Dr. Huff serves as Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, Journal of Engineering Education, and is on the Editorial Board of Personality and Social Psychology Review. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Harding University, an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Amy L. Brooks, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Amy Brooks is a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Harrison N. Oonge, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Central Florida. Her research focuses on measuring self-regulated learning across research and learning contexts, such as STEM classrooms.Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida Sierra Outerbridge, M.Ed., is a graduate research assistant and Ph.D. student of Education in the Learning Sciences Track at the University of Central Florida. Sierra earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University where she studied Spanish Language & Literature and Business, as well as a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Florida. Her current research focuses on fostering self-regulated learning, technological innovation for student-centered learning environments

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-5176: REAL-TIME MONITORING OF STUDENT PROCRASTI-NATION IN A PSI FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMMING COURSEDr. Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin Mitch Pryor graduated with his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin, in 2002 with an emphasis on robotics. He is currently a Research Scientist/Lecturer at UT, Austin, where he has taught since 2002. He has taught a variety of courses from first-year introductory programming to a graduate course in robot dynamics. His research has focused on applied robotics with an emphasis on hazardous, uncertain environments. In 2008, he co-created a graduate interdisciplinary program for developing automation solutions for nuclear applications

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 15

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yuezhou Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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program where they designed virtual creatures while considering biomechanics [14].ENA allowed researchers in these projects to quantitatively analyze how components ofKnowledge, Skills, Identity, Values, and Epistemology were related within the communities ofpractice – even in complex learning spaces. This success illustrates the potential of using ENA inpractice-based learning contexts as well.Study ContextTo assess the potential for using ENA and the five epistemic frame elements to analyzepractice-based learning, a preliminary study was carried out at Iron Range Engineering – anABET-accredited upper division engineering program that implements practice-based learning.After completing lower division coursework at a community college, students

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 30

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julianne Latimer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Lynn Realff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Clara Blue Templin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Fennell, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christie Stewart, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lesley Baradel, Georgia Institute of Technology

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equity and K-12 STEM outreach. She aspires to further her studies in educational research and evaluation or instructional design in graduate school to continue making a positive impact in these areas.Dr. Mary Lynn Realff, Georgia Institute of Technology Mary Lynn Realff is the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia and also Cox Faculty Fellow, Co-Director of the Center for Women, Science, and Technology, and a Fellow of the Center for Deliberate Innovation. Dr. Realff (GT BS Textile Engineering 1987) has served on the faculty at Georgia Tech since 1992 and is currently leading the Effective Team Dynamics

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Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Olivia Roa

with respect to the UEQ and MPRC adjectives? and RQ2.How do these adjectives align with student experiences in engineering education?These research questions are studied through the use of student surveys and follow up interviewscompleted by students enrolled in an engineering department. In the survey, students choseadjectives from the MPRC list that they felt best described their individual experiences in anengineering department. Students then participated in a semi-structured interview to furtherdiscuss why those adjectives were chosen and to provide context and experiences related to it.Findings indicate a trend of positive adjectives selected to describe students’ experiences withtheir stories to show why they feel that way. Many of

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeline Roth, Bucknell University; Joselyn Elisabeth Busato, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

engineeringpractitioners. Intuition is a skill used by experts in the decision-making process when problemsolving, and believed to develop alongside expertise largely through experience. Previous worksupports that at least six years of experience is necessary for expertise development. Wesubsequently define early-career as up to six years of post-baccalaureate experience and expectthat this population will not yet have expertise and therefore not use intuition. However,research has shown that early-career practitioners who graduated from a primarily undergraduateinstitution (PUI) prior to the onset of COVID-19 both claim expertise and report using intuitionin their decision-making. This unexpected result may be reflective of the PUI’s emphasis onhigh-impact

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

the organization as a whole sees a cost reduction that ishidden in other areas of the organization. Conversely, measurements usually create incentives forpurchasing managers to pick the lowest bid, even if the company as a whole loses.This project, based on an ongoing study of the electric-utility industry, seeks to construct asolution for communicating the economic realities of separately sourcing materials formanufacturing versus creating a lasting relationship with one primary supplier through VMI.Moreover, the project will attempt to create an “argument” that arms students with knowledge of“total cost of ownership” philosophies, so that they can approach future manufacturing sourcingdecisions with clear and convincing “experiential

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Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; John Christ; Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Heidi Diefes-Dux

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AC 2010-1756: SPECIAL SESSION: NEXT GENERATION PROBLEM-SOLVING:RESULTS TO DATE - MODELS AND MODELING USING MEASLarry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academics and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former senior editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Dr. Shuman is the founding editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in the engineering education literature, and is co-author

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin McGarvey, Rowan University; Michael Panko, Rowan University; Michael Kerbaugh, Rowan University; Gabriel Posluszny, Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Anthony Cavalier, Rowan University

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thatrequire redesign or development of a device that will enhance the quality of life of the local area.The students then work on modifying or designing the device using local materials and inputfrom the local community. Some examples of projects undertaken include development of ahuman powered grain crusher and a tree climber. The grain crusher being designed at RowanUniversity has undergone many revisions to make it more affordable and sustainable based onpilot studies and end-user feedback. It can be powered easily by a single person and thereforecan utilize human energy for crushing grains efficiently. The second project currently inprogress is a palm tree climber. The tree climber will provide a safer alternative to the traditionalclimbing

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Marszalek, University of Missouri - Kansas City; Michelle Maher, University of Missouri - Kansas City

responseitems that form three factors: problem-solving confidence, approach-avoidance style, andpersonal control.PurposeIn the present study, our purpose was to evaluate the validity of using the PPSI to measureproblem-solving self-efficacy in undergraduate engineering students and modify it if necessary.More formally, we sought to address the following research questions: 1. What is the evidence for the validity of using the PPSI to measure problem-solving self- efficacy in undergraduate engineering students? 2. What modifications to the PPSI must be made to increase the validity of its use for that purpose?MethodologyParticipants and ProcedureWe recruited 201 students enrolled in an introductory engineering course at a large