Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Sunday 5-Minute Work-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

, opportunitiesfor students to interact with faculty in small and large groups, social events, and aninterdisciplinary course for freshman students in the program which will be described here.Many first year engineering students have not yet defined their specific interests in theengineering field, and would benefit from opportunities that encourage them to explore differentareas to find what they are most passionate about. This can be done by providing students withopen-ended assignments such as research papers in which they choose what subject they want tolearn about based on their interests. Reflection is also an important practice that can helpstudents to relate course material to their interests[4]. Recently, there has been a growing interestin

Conference Session

Topics in Computing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Janis P. Raje

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

delaying their degrees. Part-timestatus not only slows time to completion but makes scheduling courses difficult for students,especially in the engineering programs, which are small and where courses are offered on aspecific schedule.Average time to completionInstitutionally, the average time to completion is 5.3 years (10.6 semesters). However, forstudents in Computer Science, the average time to completion is 6.6 years (12.8 semesters).(Computer Engineering is a relatively new program and doesn’t have long-term statistics.) Bycomparison, for STEM students in the College of Science & Mathematics, the average time tocompletion is 5.7 years (11.3 semesters) [1]. Complete College America’s report Time is theEnemy, demonstrates that the longer

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sara Tracy; Jason Immekus; Susan Maller; William Oakes

Evaluating the Outcomes of a Service-Learning Based Course in an Engineering Education Program: Preliminary Results of the Assessment of the Engineering Projects in Community Service - EPICS. Jason C. Immekus, Susan J. Maller, Sara Tracy, & William C. Oakes Purdue UniversityAbstract Design courses embedded in service-learning are rapidly emerging within the curricula ofmany engineering programs. The learning outcomes service-learning courses seek to promote arewell aligned with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology criteria 2000 (EC2000)1. The Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jonna M. Kulikowich, Pennsylvania State University; Nell Sedransk, National Institute of Statistical Sciences; Renata S. Engel, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-1498: STUDYING THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF TESTSCORES FOR MATHEMATICAL AND SPATIAL REASONING TASKSFOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSLaura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Laura L. Pauley, professor of mechanical engineering, joined the The Pennsylvania State University fac- ulty in 1988. From 2000 to 2007, she served as the Professor-in-Charge of Undergraduate Programs in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. In 2003, Laura received the Penn State Undergraduate Program Leadership Award. Dr. Pauley teaches courses in the thermal sciences and conducts research in computa- tional fluid mechanics and engineering education. She received degrees in mechanical engineering from University of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Vickers, University of Arkansas; Carol Reeves, University of Arkansas

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

all students in the graduate program. The students’ self-assessment of lack of any interest instarting their own business as an entrepreneur was met with continuous class discussions that themethods and approaches being taught not only applied to an entrepreneurial startup, but also tointrapreneurial activities in large organizations. These intrapreneurial activities (productdevelopment, project management, research and development, etc.) are all career paths that areconsidered preferable career paths for STEM graduate students, which increased the students’expectations of reasonable personal ROI for the time spent in the class activities.It is also emphasized to potential students that they will be required to take more hours thantypical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob Henry Kinzel; Deborah K. Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Winston Sealy, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rachel E Cohen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jennifer Veltsos, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

buildrelationships with other scholars from diverse STEM disciplines. The seminar coursework iscentered on semester-long investigative projects designed and completed by teams, typicallymultidisciplinary ones. A small group of faculty oversees the seminar and selection of scholars.Our approach in this program is to provide faculty mentoring for the scholars while alsodeveloping stepping-stone peer-mentoring for professional development. This structure supportsstudents and helps them develop leadership qualities. The recipients, as defined by the programcriteria, are diverse: multiple majors (all eligible STEM majors are included), male, female, andnon-traditional students, as well as students with different ethnicities, religious affiliations,backgrounds

Conference Session

TIME 4: Pedagogy

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sami Ainane; Joseph Hoffman; Gary Pertmer; Chandra Thamire

. To provide a high quality undergraduate engineering education within a small university environment culminating in a degree in ME from a nationally recognized engineering program. 8. To facilitate and contribute to the economic development of the region.B. Program Outcomes and AssessmentIn this section, the assessment procedures that are being followed for this program are described:first, the student learning outcomes are presented; how the outcomes are related to ABET 2002Criterion 3 and program objectives is presented next; and finally the assessment procedurescurrently followed are presented in brief.B.1. Student Learning OutcomesUsing the ABET 2002 Criterion 3 and the program educational objectives as a guide

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Loendorf

curriculum.A recruiting and retention plan is also being developed as part of the new curriculum design. Thedevelopment of this plan is considered to be a crucial and fundamental component of the overallEE program. One of the biggest concerns is the recruitment and retention of underrepresentedgroups in the engineering field.This paper describes the planning and development of the new Electrical Engineering program atEWU including the significance, infrastructure, goals, objectives, laboratory needs, programrequirements, and curriculum.IntroductionThe EE program was conceived on the basis of three factors: industrial demand within the regionand state, the small number of qualified graduates available to enter the workforce, and theincreasing pool of

Collection

CoED

Authors

Bryan A Jones; J W Bruce; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh

presenting in-class examples, and we observed small improvements for graded assignments in sections in which literate programming examples were employed. We also observed a difference in preferences for literate programming by major (computer versus electrical engineering) and noted multiple instructor-observed challenges with introducing a drastically different pedagogical technique in upper-level courses. While our examination did not produce statistically significant results, student and instructor perceptions can be used to guide future literate programming

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering and More

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Katehi; Kamyar Haghighi; Heidi Diefes-Dux; Katherine Banks; John Gaunt; Robert Montgomery; William Oakes; P.K. Imbrie; Deborah Follman; Phillip Wankat

, assophomores, into their chosen professional degree programs, they are largely unaware of theenormity of the effort put forth by FrE, the Engineering Professional Schools, the School ofScience, and the School of Liberal Arts, as well as industry, alumni and parents to recruit, retain,and reinforce these outstanding young people in their academic pursuits. Reinforcement comesthrough a curriculum under constant review and through academic advising services supplied byfaculty, professional staff, and student peers.FrE's assessment of beginning engineering students and the first-year engineering program is,and has always been, fairly comprehensive. The FrE assessment strategy is to collect and analyzedata from a number of sources and of a variety of types

Conference Session

Innovative Graduate Programs & Methods

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Katehi; Kamyar Haghighi; Heidi Diefes-Dux; Katherine Banks; John Gaunt; Robert Montgomery; William Oakes; P.K. Imbrie; Deborah Follman; Phillip Wankat

degree program will be designed to prepare the recipient for a career in engineeringeducation at the undergraduate or post-graduate level. Students with expertise in qualitative andquantitative research methods will be well-positioned to work for K-12 schools, communitycolleges, and universities as well as other nonprofit and for-profit organizations (includingtesting organizations, foundations, governmental organizations, etc.) as faculty members,researchers, assessment and accreditation coordinators, policy makers, program officers,curriculum designers, corporate trainers, and directors of teaching/learning centers, diversityprograms, or outreach programs.Students pursing a Ph.D. in engineering education will be advised by a graduate

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45289Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer ProgramInterventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among UnderrepresentedPre-College Students – A Work in ProgressZeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Zeynep Ambarkutuk is a doctoral student in the Educational Psychology program at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include motivation, motivation interventions, and the effect of identity and culture on motivation and learning.Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Jesika is an accomplished graduate of Virginia Tech

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

to participate and be admitted into the certificate program. Therefore, the program has been designed with sufficient flexibility to accommodate students with different backgrounds. Strong research involvement of the participating faculty. . The program offers unique opportunities for practical training (through CO-OP/internship in industry, government agency settings) and for exposure to the business aspects of the energy industry sector. The program builds on the highly successful graduate certificates programs including Leadership and Sustainability. Excellent and strong relationship with the energy-related sector including FPL, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin or small, highly specialized companies

Conference Session

Computer & Web-Based Instruction

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brianno Coller

their introductory programming course the basics ofhow to piece together flow control structures, and input/output capabilities. Studentsbecome proficient at writing computer programs that tend to be small in scale and narrowin scope. While this is a fine place to start, we are dismayed by the fact that this is alsothe place where most engineering curricula stop teaching their students programming.Engineering students typically do get at least one more opportunity to write computerprograms: in their numerical methods course. However, if the top selling text books areany indication of what happens in these courses, very little energy or effort is devoted toprogram design, programming style/technique, computational efficiency or scalability.Top

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Martin Trenor, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University; Kyle G. Gipson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

verbal cognitive validation protocol is having evidence thatsurvey items are interpreted by participants in the same way the researcher intended before theinstrument is administered to a large sample. Think-aloud protocols have been used toaccomplish different goals in a variety of fields, including engineering education where think-alouds are commonly used in problem solving research. While think-alouds have been used byengineering education researchers, the engineering education literature includes few resourcesfor researchers regarding the use of these protocols with respect to large-scale surveydevelopment and refinement. In this paper, we present a protocol based on elements of think-alouds conducted inside and outside the engineering

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

electrical and computer engineers confident in computer programming who can thentake on large projects as developers or lead personnel. This adds further reasons to make electricaland computer students confident in computer programming.The programming language and the platform of choice for embedded processors is mostly C or C++due to its efficiency in memory allocation, run time and ability to directly manipulate data in hardwarecomponents although some languages such as Python has gained some popularity for embeddedprocessors. Therefore, teaching C/C++ to electrical and computer engineering students is consideredessential in any undergraduate curricula. Once the solution is finalized in an algorithm, the softwareprogram may be developed for a

Conference Session

Rethinking PowerPoint and Other Acts of Communication

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Poltavtchenko, Northern Arizona University; John Tingerthal, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

engineering faculty member added CM-specific comments andprovided further feedback on writing.Based on our previous experiences with CM students’ writing, initially we developed a rubricthat had all equal subcriteria weights. Thus, for example, 25% assigned to the Formattinggrading criteria were equally divided to all subcriteria comprising Formatting. However, afterreviewing results of a large-scale engineering writing assessment project at the University ofWashington21, it was decided that some of these subcriteria should receive more weight relativeto others because they seem to be more important to the faculty members assessing writing in thedisciplines. Thus, the rubric that was developed and used for the project is a result of a number

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Seering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Karen Willcox, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Luwen Huang, MIT

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

be mapped,and it is beneficial to do so at a level of granularity that allows for direct and objective linking ofskills.3,4This project makes two primary contributions to the literature on learning outcomes. First, wemake direct outcome-to-outcome prerequisite links across an entire undergraduate curriculumand provide evidence to suggest that such links are useful in curricular design. Second, weseparate outcomes into relatively self-contained modules and assess their “modularity” as afunction of the number inter-module prerequisite links. Outcomes in this project are connected tospecific subjects in the curriculum, but these connections stem from the shape of this specificaerospace program and might not exist in the same exact way in other

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dawna Schultz, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Other 193 10 3-5% Unknown 128 – – Total 1228 220 1 Other participants include guidance counselors, college faculty, computer coordinators, and several other classifications.Although the responses from the pre-service teachers, guidance counselors and administratorsprovide some valuable information with respect to the evaluation of the program, the smallsample size and/or the small number of responses limits the ability to draw inferences from thedata collected. Although the response rate from in-service teachers is also somewhat

Conference Session

ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Chase, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Catherine Sleezer; Rob Sleezer, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michelle Soledad, Minnesota State University, Mankato

stress and depression but not anxiety than those assessed by Jensen and Cross.Project-based students were not statistically different with respect to engineering identity but didmore strongly envision an engineering career. Also, the project-based students perceived theirdepartments as more caring and diverse than those in the Jensen and Cross study. They also tookmore pride in their departments.Conclusions and Future WorkLimitations of this work include the small sample size. Additionally, the unique nature of theprograms studied limits transference to other populations. Although our N is small these resultsshow the strong potential impact of project-based engineering programs. The programs in thisstudy are still growing and evolving, so future

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

details many people miss.  Introverts enjoy complexity when they can focus on one or two areas, without pressure.  Introverts like to have large uninterrupted time periods when working on projects.  Introverts are creative and/or imaginative.  Introverts are often absorbed in thought.  Introverts listen before they talk.These observations about introverts can easily be seen as observations that might also be madeabout people who excel at computer programming. In his article “10 traits to look for whenyou’re hiring a programmer”, James includes these traits in his list2:  Curiosity  Clear thinking skills  Top flight reading speed and comprehension  Attention to detail  Quick learner outside

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Merl Baker

reserved to describe the dramatic and radical and will not bepursued further in addressing changes in graduate education. The version of reengineering discussed and applied is thatwhich challenges and assesses the macro process and makes significant sub-process substitutions and incrementalchanges for a graduate program or an institution to better serve customem. Reinvention and Hammer’s early definition ofreengineering are deemed unnecessarily dramatic and radical for correcting the recognized problems of graduateeducation. However, significant and tangible restructuring to permit more diversity and focused customer service aredeemed essential. Arguments for Revitalizing the Ph.D John A. Armstrong

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

precision of LiDAR technology and its application increating 3D maps of fields is fascinating, as it helps optimize water usage, identify problemareas, and increase yields. This intersection of technology and sustainability is compellingbecause of its potential to address global food production challenges. A topic I would like moreinformation on is swarm robotics in agriculture. While I understand the concept of multiplesmall robots working together to accomplish tasks, it would be interesting to explore real-worldapplications, challenges, and how they could scale up for large farms. Additionally,understanding more about the economics of adopting such technologies for small to medium-sized farms could be insightful.”Student C – “My favorite topic

Conference Session

Technical Session 12 - Paper 2: DEI Student Ambassadors Program

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University; Brooke I Wynalda; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

remote / virtual instruction. The DEI Student Ambassadors organized Zoom Town Halls that were open to all students, faculty, and staff in the college to engage in frank conversations about the challenges of the pandemic and how they connected to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, the DEI Student Ambassadors developed theater-based workshops about microaggressions and bystander intervention. These workshops were administered in a number of classes, and highlighted real-world scenarios drawn from student surveys conducted in spring 2018 as well as the DEI Student Ambassadors’ own experiences. Response to the DEI Student Ambassadors and the programs they have developed has been largely very positive. We

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

haveused low cost labor as a means to justify moving manufacturing operations to globaldestinations.The growth in the global manufacturing workforce is yet another cause for the currenttransformation. With the emergence of a new political order in many parts of the worldsince the 1950s, countries that are large and small have invested a sizable share of theirnational resources to educating an engineering workforce. Started with Taiwan andKorea in the 1950s, and China, India and the others most recently have built up theireducational infrastructure to produce large number of engineering graduates capable ofsupporting the competency requirements of global manufacturing operations. Theeducational systems in those countries do not limit themselves to

Conference Session

Challenges in Engineering, Models in Professional Programs, Capstone Design and Function Generator for Educational Environment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel C. Jones, World Expertise LLC; Bethany S. Jones, CQAIE

Tagged Divisions

International

program, toestablish learning outcomes and design appropriate assessment tools, to organize the facultyso as to utilize assessment results to make continuous improvement in the curriculum andteaching methodologies, the structure of IRTE was deliberately firm but flexible. In addition,the small scale of IRTE permitted highly individualized interaction between candidate Page 23.582.4institutions, the CQAIE president, and the US teacher educators who frequently served asconsultants to candidate institutions. 3IRTE was not without its detractors. There were many

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward E. Osakue, Texas Southern University; Jonathan J. Lewis, Texas Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

graduates in technology and engineering to be morecompetent in the use of SI units and standards. Training our students for competence in the jobmarket is important to all of us. In fact, job placement rate is one of the assessment criteria ofvarious Accreditation bodies of programs. SI literacy and competence are factors that will berelevant in getting employed in a global economy which can influence placement rates.This paper discusses strategies for accelerating the training of engineering and technologystudents in the use of the SI units system in post-secondary technical education system. This willeventually help in metricating the whole economy due the predominance of graduates literateand competent in SI usage. A M20-50 strategy is proposed

Conference Session

Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Identifying Signature Pedagogies in a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering ProgramAbstractThis work-in-progress is part of a larger research and evaluation project designed to realignprogram goals with teaching and learning practices in a large, multi-disciplinary engineeringscience program at a research-oriented Canadian university. The ultimate goal of this work is todefine and develop a set of key teaching and learning practices that reflect program goals andfuture directions. Drawing from Shulman’s work on signature pedagogies, which are defined asthe modes of teaching and learning that are unique to a particular discipline or

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

-Observation-Training in the training protocol. Page 22.639.2INTRODUCTIONAssessment is integral to effective teaching and learning as information gained throughassessment allows instructors and students to gauge their progress and make necessary changesfor continued improvement. In addition, assessment provides engineering programs informationto gauge and document the achievement of stated learning outcomes, each of these beingimportant components of ABET1 requirements. The particular assessment instrument(s)developed and used for these purposes must therefore give users valid and reliable results onwhich decisions can be based.To support these types

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Curriculum and Design - June 24th

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

required looking at course descriptions formany of the required BME courses. Such courses could have many different names, but ingeneral, if computing, numerical methods, simulations, or modeling was not in the name of thecourse, it was it was only rarely that computer programming or an introduction to a particularapplication of computers was mentioned in the description. For both of these categories, i.e. both computer programming courses and modelingcourses, it was sometimes difficult to tell what language or computer package was taught. Inthese cases, various additional internet resources were used, including searching for coursesyllabi, finding student comments on reddit.com, and assessing posts on Coursehero (withmaterials generally