Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Lyn Benning, Virginia Tech; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #30651Evaluating the impacts of community service on student learning outcomesDr. Jennifer Lyn Benning, Virginia Tech Dr. Jennifer Benning is an Instructor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She was formerly an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was also the creator and Program Coordinator of a Sustainable Engineering Minor Degree Program. She also co-developed and lead the EPICS program there. Her main research expertise is in contaminant transport, with foci on transport processes in

Conference Session

Faculty and Student Perspective on Instructional Strategies

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, and Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, and Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Educational Research and Methods

Andres Bello, Vina c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30039Juan Felipe Calder´on received the bachelor’s in computer science and MSc and PhD degrees in engi-neering sciences from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. He is an assistant professor in theFaculty of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello, Vi˜na del Mar, Chile. His research and teachingis focused on software engineering, software design, distributed systems and computer-supported collab-orative learning, and new strategies for computer science teaching. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Najmah Thomas, University of South Carolina, Beaufort; Ronald Erdei, University of South Carolina, Beaufort

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Education StatisticsNCES 2016-007, 2016, Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.[2] C. Riegle-Crumb and B. King, "Questioning a White Male Advantage in STEM: Examining Disparities in College Major by Gender and Race/Ethnicity," Educational Researcher, vol. 39, no. 9, pp. 656-664, 2010.[3] L. Frick, "Now hiring: Women and Minority Engineers," 2012.[4] R. Anderson, "Elevating women in oil and gas: Critical factors for attraction and retention.," World Oil, vol. 235, no. 5, p. 109, 2014.[5] J. R. Mark Muro, Scott Andes, Kenan Fikri, and Siddharth Kulkarni, "."[6] E. M. Bensimon, "Closing the achievement gap in higher education: An organizational learning perspective," New Directions for Higher Education

Conference Session

Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Isabella Stuopis, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Melissa R. Mazan, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

of knowledge development, identification with thediscipline, and navigation through benchmarks. Each of these three dimensions becomes morecomplex over the course of an undergraduate career, as the knowledge to which engineeringstudents are held accountable becomes more aligned with ill-structured workplace problems [10]and identity formation becomes a “double-sided” process requiring both self-efficacy and beingrecognized by others as belonging to the engineering community [9]. Grounded in this multi-dimensional perspective on the undergraduate engineering trajectory, we examined the influenceof the capstone project not only on traditional engineering expertise but also on the waysstudents were identifying with the discipline and navigating

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #222062018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Working Towards More Equitable Team Dynamics: Mapping Student Assetsto Minimize Stereotyping and Task Assignment BiasDr. Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard is a geographer and an Assistant Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she holds a joint appointment between undergraduate studies and the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program. She has been the recipient of multiple grants to examine issues of bias and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Donald Winiecki Ph.D., Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Timothy Andersen, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Timothy AndersenAmit Jain, Boise State University Amit Jain is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Computer Science Department in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. He is passionate about introducing computer science to students and has served as the coordinator for Computer Science I course. His research

Conference Session

Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

- mental Engineering and Teaching/Research Assistant at Moss School of Construction, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Florida International University. Her research interest includes Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, Engineering Education, and Sustainable transportation system.Mr. Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University Dr. Mohamed ElZomor is an Assistant Professor at Florida International University (FIU), College of Engineering and Computing and teaches at the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustain- ability. Dr. ElZomor completed his doctorate at Arizona ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Training construction management students

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Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lana El Ladki, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Saira Anwar, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al-Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Science in International Management from the University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Management Studies from STENDEN University of Applied Sciences. Lana is the recipient of the 2021 Best Impact Project award in TAMUQ’s Dean Leadership Academy and the Best Dissertation award for her undergraduate studies.Dr. Saira Anwar, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University Saira Anwar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Anwar has over 13 years of teaching experience, primarily in the disciplines of engineer- ing education, computer science, and software engineering. Her

Conference Session

Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Meintel, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Blaire MH Bartish M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Kyle Turner, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-American female currently teaching in the faculty of the College of EngineeringKyle Turner, University of Cincinnati ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 “Draw an Engineer” (Work in Progress, Diversity)AbstractAmerica is falling behind in terms of educational success on the international stage [1].Institutions across the US have noted that to strengthen our next generation of thinkers, a focuson improving the diversity of thought is needed, an issue easily solved by expanding the racial,ethnic, and gender diversity of those working on innovative problems [2]. This is most evidentlyobserved in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields where therenot only

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Naeun Cheon, University of Washington; Elba Camila Moise, University of Washington; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

education; learning in the workplace; curricular and pedagogical development; and the preparation of professionals for social justice goals.Naeun Cheon, University of WashingtonMs. Elba Camila Moise, University of WashingtonDr. Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington Professor of Learning Sciences & Human Development c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Investigating Student Perceptions of an Engineering Department’s Climate: The Role of Peer RelationsDiversity in engineering remains low despite decades of rhetoric and efforts to broadenparticipation and retention. Social and cultural groups historically underrepresented in STEMeducation and careers

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Howell

professor teaching a LTU course each semester of this 8-semesterprogram. The remaining courses for this program are taught in Chinese by local facultyfrom SUES. SUES issues the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering degreeand a Continuing Education Certificate is issued by Lawrence Technological Universityfor students who complete this program. This program was established in response to thegrowing American Automotive presence in China and the need for Chinese engineeringgraduates who appreciate and understand a Western perspective of automotiveengineering and business. Graduates of this program will be practicing automotiveengineering in global automotive companies located in China. This paper describes thechallenges, benefits, and rewards

Conference Session

Making Students Aware of Their World: Five Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Warren R. Hull, Louisiana State University; David Bowles, Louisiana State University; Sarah Liggett, Louisiana State University; Stephen O. Sears, Louisiana State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

retention and graduation rates as well as supporting faculty with development with effective learning and teaching pedagogies.Warren R Hull, Louisiana State University Warren Hull is the Engineering Communication Studio Manager at Louisiana State University. He earned a baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University and master’s degree in En- vironmental Health from Harvard University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 40 years engineering experience. Prior to joining LSU he was an engineering consultant who managed numerous domestic and international projects. He is also a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel.David Bowles, Louisiana State University David (Boz) Bowles is a Technical

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal,; Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network; Maria Isabel Doval, Universidade de Vigo; Breixo Martins-Rodal

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

77.5% Mestizo (individuals ofmixed Indigenous and European descent), 7.7% Indigenous peoples, 7.7% Montubio(coastal Mestizo), 4.8% Afro-Ecuadorians, and 2.2% European Ecuadorians(Wikipedia). In the realm of higher education, some initiatives have been introduced topromote the representation and inclusion of diverse ethnic groups; however, theseefforts remain insufficient and unevenly implemented across institutions.Spanish is the primary language of instruction in Ecuadorian engineering programs,though English is used in research and international collaborations. Ecuador has 14Indigenous languages, including Kichwa and Shuar, but their presence in highereducation is minimal, with some universities offering Kichwa as an elective to

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Fabio Carrera; David DiBiasio; Natalie Mello

having an international experience, as well as having realworld experience that will someday lead them to a job (1).Today’s students grew up in an increasingly shrinking world, with about half of them having hadan international travel experience with their family and nearly all of them having taken a foreignlanguage in their earlier education (1). Somewhere along the way, though, the internationalexperience doesn’t seem to fit within the engineering curriculum; there are too many courserequirements to complete before graduation; and students drop off from their grander intentions,many even letting go of their hopes of developing a better understanding of a foreign languagewhile at college. The barriers to international engineering study are

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

. Page 14.803.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introducing Earthquake Engineering through Simultaneous In- Class and Webcast Lectures, and International Expedition to a Megapolis at Seismic RiskAbstractAs part of an effort to integrate international experience in the Civil Engineering curriculum atPurdue University, in Spring 2008 semester, an earthquake engineering course that incorporateda 10-day study-abroad experience to Istanbul, Turkey was offered. The program scope, whilehaving structural engineering perspective at its core, included a range of earthquake relatedtopics such as geology, seismology, and architecture. This approach not only fulfilled the overallobjective of the

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Luis Enrique Guardia, Florida International University; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #33131Graduate Student Perceptions of an Ideal Mentor in Engineering andComputing at a Minority-Serving Institution: Preliminary ResultsLuis Enrique Guardia, Florida International University Luis Enrique Guardia is a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering student and Graduate Assistant in the School of Universal Computing Construction and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University (FIU). Luis also holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from FIU and is particularly interested in the intersect between medicine, engineering, and learning. His research interests include

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Vasquez, University of Dayton; Erick Ramos

resources needed for positive and long-lasting COIL implementations here. In addition, we offer a plan to implement a short-term COIL-based project in a chemical engineering course with faculty participants from the US and ElSalvador. Any engineering educators planning to implement COIL activities can use thesesuggestions. Ultimately, this low-cost pedagogy could significantly aid in promoting cultural,technical, and global competence in engineering students in the next post-pandemic years.A. Introduction and BackgroundA.1 What is COIL? An introduction to the reviewCollaborative Online International Learning (COIL) aims to connect students and faculty indiscussions, teaching, or collaborative learning projects with higher education

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Smith

encourage placement of graduating engineers in a global environment?Objectives: • Profile engineering/technology academicians from China, India, South America and the Middle East to enhance understanding of country differences • Share Fortune 500 transnational engineering recruitment preferences • Explore marketing techniques to successfully attract international students • Create an environment for retention of all studentsProfile 1: ChinaHigher education opportunities in China are very limited as compared to the United States (US).1The Chinese government heavily funds economic growth, yet this is not the case for education.The government of China invests merely 2.3% of its GNP 2 into the educational system, ascompared to an

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2013 GSW

Authors

Christina K. White; Richard H. Crawford

) connect socially and culturally to engineering; and c) find solutions to theworld’s  most  pressing  societal  and  technical  issues.  These  experiences  will  be  described  with examples of interdisciplinary and design-based teaching at The University Texas at Austin. TheGrand Challenges Scholars’ reflections and survey results will represent ways that they engagedin and responded to international and interdisciplinary engineering education projects.Specifically, the experiences of the design and launch of an enterprise in Ghana will create athick and rich description about interdisciplinary, international, service-learning, andentrepreneurial components of engineering designs framed within the 21st Century EngineeringGrand Challenges. This

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Noemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1041: ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF ENGINEERINGAND FAMILIARITY WITH DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY:PERSPECTIVES FROM A NATIONAL POPULATIONMing-Chien Hsu, Purdue University Ming-Chien is a doctoral student of engineering education and a research assistant for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) at Purdue University. She received for B.S. in Electrical engineering from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, and a MS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Her current research focus is on engineering design and K-12 engineering education.Monica Cardella, Purdue University Monica Cardella is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education and the Co-Director of

Conference Session

Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debbie Gulick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Debbie Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gayle Elliott, University of Cincinnati; Jennifer Oliver, IAESTE United States; Karl Zimmer, General Cable

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

annually. Page 11.440.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Developing Globally-Minded Engineers through Education and Experience: An Examination of International Co-op/Internship Program ModelsAbstractNo longer can technical education be the sole or only defining factor in tomorrow’s technicalleaders. Technical knowledge in a vacuum limits the impact of the best students and limits theirpotential to make substantial improvements to the overall quality of life and human development.Today’s engineering students must develop global skills to be effective and contribute todecreasing worldwide environmental and human problems

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jared P Coyle, Drexel University; Jamie Lyn Kennedy, Drexel University; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Curriculum Development

on the Drexel NAE Grand Challenges NSF GK12 Program. In this role, Jared has spent the past three years bringing modern scientific perspectives to Philadelphia High Schools and Secondary Schools in East Africa.Ms. Jamie Lyn Kennedy, Drexel UniversityJessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng.)Dr. Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University (Eng.) Page 21.21.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Engineering Visiting Fellows: A modular, low-cost model for scalable, university-facilitated international K-12 partnerships in engineering

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Carlos Estuardo Ventura, University of British Columbia

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Civil Engineering

thirty years. His current research is focused on the development of performance- based guidelines for seismic retrofit of schools. In addition to his academic activities, Dr. Ventura is a recognized international consultant on structural vibrations and safety of large Civil Engineering struc- tures. Page 22.66.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Model for the Post-Bachelor’s Degree Education of Structural Engineers Through a Collaborative Effort Between Industry and AcademiaAbstractThere has been much discussion in the engineering

Conference Session

Perspectives on Service Learning: Challenges, Successes, and Opportunities

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Gary E. Spivey, George Fox University

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #25450Implementing Human-Centered Design into an Engineering Service Course:Development and EvaluationDr. Michael Foster, George Fox University Michael Foster received a B.S. in engineering from Messiah College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Drexel University. He is currently Professor and Chair, Dept. of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at George Fox University. His research interests include engineering education and thermal/uid science applications.Dr. Gary E. Spivey, George Fox University Gary Spivey received his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1988

Conference Session

Program Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Boukdad, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Amy Blue Cuevas, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem; Marty Kennedy, Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #22746Bowman Creek Academy: An Immersive STEM Experience (Work in Progress)Ms. Sara Boukdad, Bowman Creek Educational EcosystemMrs. Amy Blue Cuevas, Bowman Creek Educational EcosystemMarty Kennedy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Comments from Reviewers    ● A reviewer commented on the rewrite ​-done ● Thank you for making changes to the manuscript to address comments, the study is much easier to understand and is logical for inclusion as a work in progress. I feel the paper would still benefit from inclusion of the survey results you make reference to in the outcomes section. Even if

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Arch. Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Murali Paranandi

architecturalproblem solving. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationconcedes3 that, “at this point, the design ideas are subordinate to computer” [CRAMERAND GUINEY, 2000]. Senagala [2001] presents an interesting argument 4 on howsoftware tectonics affect the imagination, definition and construction stages ofarchitectural design process. Even given all of the above limitations imposed bycomputer of design some of us see a value in their use in design education. PerhapsNeuckermans [1999: p10] captures this sentiment better by reading into Einstein’squote5: “it is a system which makes the good more

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith E. Hedges, Drury University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-2746: THE 2010 HAITI EARTHQUAKE: REAL-TIME DISAS-TER INQUIRY IN THE CLASSROOMKeith E. Hedges, Drury University Keith Hedges is an Assistant Professor at Drury University. His research interests involve the disciplinary knowledge gap between architecture and engineering students in higher education. Keith’s teaching reper- toire includes seventeen total courses of engineering topics at NAAB (architecture) and architecture top- ics at ABET (engineering) accredited institutions. He has presented educational themed papers in seven countries. Page 22.1425.1 c American Society

Conference Session

Educational Opportunities in Engr. Abroad

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

D. Joseph Mook

importance for United States undergraduate engineering students tohave an international experience. Background and Program DevelopmentProgram History and DesignWith a focus towards off-campus initiatives, in 1995 a group of 15 U.S. and Western Europeanuniversities formed the American-European Education Exchange (AE3). This has since beenexpanded to include other world regions (Asia, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe) andwas renamed the Global Engineering Education Exchange, or Global E 3. The primary goal ofthe program from the U.S. perspective is to provide academic and practical training opportunitiesat international institutions, specifically to U.S. undergraduate engineering students, focusing ontheir junior

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-1117: LIBERAL LEARNING REVISITED: A HISTORICAL EX-AMINATION OF THE UNDERLYING REASONS, FRUSTRATIONS, ANDCONTINUED PROSPECTS FOR ENGINEERING AND LIBERAL ARTSINTEGRATIONAtsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Atsushi Akera is a historian of engineering education and an associate professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer. His publications include Calculating a Natural World: Scientists, Engineering, and Computers during the Rise of U.S. Cold War Research (MIT Press, 2006) Page 22.1015.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Waddah Akili

. Page 8.887.14From the author’s perspective, and until the public school systems in the Region are reformed, a Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationwell-structured, two-year pre-engineering “prep-program” is the plausible alternative. Theproposed “prep-program” is aimed at: (i) building up English language skills to a pre-set levelconsidered adequate to take up engineering in English; (ii) “revisiting” high school math andscience to revive prior knowledge and link up with freshman “gateway” courses (e.g. calculus,general physics, general chemistry); (iii) creating an awareness of the role of