Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lashun King, Tennessee State University; Thomas Byl, U.S. Geological Survey; Roger Painter, Tennessee State University

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1662: RESEARCH APPROACH TO TEACHING GROUNDWATERBIODEGRADATION IN KARST AQUIFERSLashun King, Tennessee State University Graduate Research Assistant, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Tennessee State University,Thomas Byl, U.S. Geological Survey Research Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey,640 Grassmere Park, Suite 100,Nashville, TN 37211 (tdbyl@usgs.gov)Roger Painter, Tennessee State University Page 11.1083.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Research-enhanced Approach to Teaching Groundwater Biodegradation in Karst Aquifers Abstract – TSU

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Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Anthony; Josh Price; Joe Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Incorporating Engineering Research Experiences into High School Physical Science CurriculaAbstractAs high school teachers, it is rare that we have the opportunity to see the engineeringapplications for the mathematics and science concepts we teach. In Summer 2009, however, weparticipated in a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) project at Tennessee Tech University.Our research experiences varied: the second author conducted research that explored packcementation processes and the variables affecting the aluminide coatings on nickel-based alloysin terms of composition and microstructure. Pack runs were conducted on the samples usingdifferent methods. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to look at

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, saturation control, and time-delay systems; closed-loop input shaping; spacecraft attitude control; mechatronics; and DSP/PC/microcontroller-based real-time control. Under Research Experience for Teachers Site and GK 12 Fellows programs, funded by the National Science Foundation, and the Central Brooklyn Robotics Initiative (CBRI), funded by the Independence Community Foundation, J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation, Motorola Foundation, and NY Space Grant Consortium, among others, he has conducted significant K-12 outreach to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of several New York City public schools. He received Polytechnic’s 2002 and 2008 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Brown; Michael McCorquodale

they willalmost certainly encounter this development approach in industry. Similarly, design activities arealmost never initiated from a blank slate, so students who are able to utilize IP components intheir research gain valuable experience for any future design activity.B. Supported IPUMIPS currently supports both functional and structural IP in hard, soft, and design methodologyformats. The details of these format types can be found in the full technical description of UMIPSpresented by McCorquodale, et al.10 and at the main UMIPS internet portal12.UMIPS IP is organized by function and by process technology. The majority of researchers atMichigan use the MOSIS multi-project service for IC fabrication, and thus UMIPS supports allprocess

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicholas Massa; Gordon Snyder; Fenna Hanes; James Masi; Gary Mullett

A Synergy of Internships, Research, Scholarships, and ATE Centers James V. Masi, Fenna Hanes, Nick Massa, Gary Mullett, Gordon Snyder Northeast Center for Telecommunications Technologies Springfield, MA 01105AbstractWith the advent of the information superhighway, the Telecommunications Deregulation Act of1996, and recent advances in technology, the telecommunications industry over the past fiveyears has undergone unprecedented growth with even greater technological breakthroughspredicted for the upcoming decade. Along with this growth comes the challenge of educatingenough individuals in the field of telecommunications to assist the industry in maintaining acompetitive edge

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Campbell; Carol L. Colbeck

industryto an emphasis on engineering science including math, physics, and chemistry. He contends thatfaculty began to become more research-oriented and institutions of higher education placed lessvalue on industry experience among faculty at roughly the same time. Eder argues that thesefactors contributed to the recent lack of emphasis on design skills and abilities in engineeringcurricula. He attributes renewed attention to design in curricula to a 1985 National ScienceFoundation initiative that resulted in funding to improve undergraduate engineering designeducation.The Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) and many industry representativesjoin the National Academy of Sciences in calling for a renewed emphasis on the development

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

April Anne Kay, Dalton State College; Bradley Harris, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Stephanie Philipp, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

pre-flocculation of the cultures were measured using Secchi diskdepth (SDD) in millimeters (mm).Dewatering algae: Based on literature research, we decided to use ferric chloride, zinc chlorideand ferric sulfate comparing two concentrations [9]. Each team measured 2 x 500 ml of algaeculture into two flasks with stir bars then added the corresponding flocculant and stirred. After 30minutes, students transferred the mixtures to graduated cylinders to settle the flocs for 30minutes. They measured the OD for each reaction using a SDD after flocculation. The followingequation was derived to calculate flocculation efficiency: A is the initial OD and B is the ODafter flocculation: Flocculation efficiency % = (1- (A/B)) x 100) [9]. Flocculated algae

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, Florida State University; Micah McCrary-Dennis; David O Olawale, Dept of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Okenwa I Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

an entrepreneurial twist to refocus senior studentspursuing careers and graduate programs in STEM fields.The field of advanced materials is very broad; however, the REU curriculum focused the studentat several key, real world application-based endeavors. Several projects involving the processingand applications of nanomaterials and multiscale-multifunctional composite materials werechosen to be student research project initiatives. These were selected to equip the students withknowledge in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their utilization inmanufacturing processes. Students learned the fundamental synthesis mechanisms ofnanomaterials critical to controllable and consistent production. The students also learned

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Professional Papers

considerations. 3. AI Literacy and Critical Thinking Training: Training students to evaluate AI-generated information critically, especially for research and technical work, could help mitigate concerns about accuracy and dependency, encouraging students to use AI discerningly.Preliminary Takeaways and Initial RecommendationsThe survey reveals a high engagement rate with genAI among undergraduate engineering students,particularly first-year students in technical disciplines. While most students recognize genAI’spotential benefits, significant concerns remain regarding academic integrity, privacy, and bias. Thequalitative data underscores that while students appreciate genAI’s benefits, they are also acutelyaware of its potential pitfalls

Conference Session

Project Based Education in CE

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

more drastic. In Specimen 1, the bent strands were merely pulled out of the diaphragm.However, in Specimen 2, the bents bars actually fractured. Therefore, this type of failure causedgreater structural damage to the connection. As mentioned erilier, tests on specimens with the girders embedded into the diaphragmwere not completed before the end of the REU project. However, preliminary initial stiffnesstests of one of these connections showed that these types of connections are stiffer than theirnon-embedded counterparts. But, the merits and details of this observation still remained to beproven. The group successfully completed the research within the scope identified by them. Theparticipants of the group prepared a 95 page

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nicola Wendy Sochacka, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

means that the students explored a shared facet of their lived experience based on an at least tacit agreement about the experience-near concepts that connected their accounts. This genuine dialogue was supported by the researcher who initiated and guided meaningful discussions around, for example, contrasting accounts of the focus group participants.For the purpose of establishing communicative validity with the respondents beyond the data Page 25.298.11gathering situation, the literature offers various strategies of respondent validation [33, 47].Examples are member checks which are based on the possibility

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 3: The Missing Misrecognition in Recognition and Engineering Identity Research

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Annie Yong Patrick, Georgia Tech; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sara Schley Schley, Rochester Institute of Technology (NTID)

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

, 2021).Data Analysis and Code DevelopmentFirst Phase Coding The researchers employed a two-phase qualitative content analysis. A qualitative contentanalysis provided a structured framework to organize and examine the data for meaning (Hsieh &Shannon, 2005). The first phase of the analysis employed an inductive approach guided by valuesand process coding to disassemble the data, examine the interviewees’ connections to each other,and search for initial patterns. The process coding was used to identify the students' reactions andresponses regarding their classroom and campus experiences (Saldaña, 2013). The values codingapproach highlighted the student’s values, attitudes, and beliefs in these situations (Saldaña, 2013).Second Phase

Collection

AEE Journal

Authors

Mansour Karkoub; Chun-Lin Yang; Wael Karkoub; Moutafa Raslan

on a research testbed. The holistic approach to problemsolving followed by other project-based teaching and learning initiatives is not the intent here. TheUCCRP’s goal is to provide deep learning opportunities for the students to further develop a particu-lar skill and/or deepen understanding of a concept. Each UCCRP is divided into tasks for each leveland each task is divided into sets of skills associated with a particular course (see Figure 2). Intendedlearning outcomes (ILOs) are carefully defined, for each UCCRP and for every semester, along withteaching/learning activities (TLAs) and assessment tasks (ATs) to meet the ILOs. The ILOs, TLAs, andATs are developed in coordination with each student. As shown in Figure 2, students from all

Conference Session

Qualitative Methodologies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicki Wendy Sochacka, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

is based emerged from conversations during a workshoparound the initial research quality framework24 where the issue that we later termed EthicalValidation lingered on the peripheries of the minds of a small group of participants. Our decisionto explore this notion further thus responded to a “sense of personal disquiet”17, in that we felt Page 26.726.6that a significant aspect of our experience of doing qualitative research was missing from ourdiscussions of our practices, a sense of absence or doubt that is reflected in each of the researchanecdotes analyzed below.Based on this shared and acute but at the same time vague and ill-defined

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Janet McDonnell, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London; Ryan C. Campbell, University of Washington; Jim L Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #11935Using Design Process Timelines to Teach Design: Implementing Research Re-sultsDr. Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington Cynthia J. Atman is the founding director of the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT), a professor in Human Centered Design & Engineering, and the inaugural holder of the Mitchell T. & Lella Blanche Bowie Endowed Chair at the University of Washington. Dr. Atman is co-director of the newly-formed Consortium for Promoting Reflection in Engineering Education (CPREE), funded by a $4.4 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. She was

Conference Session

PSW Section Meeting Papers - Disregard start and end time - for online paper access only

Collection

2019 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Farbod Khoshnoud; Dario Robinson; Bruno Marco Quadrelli; Clarence W De Silva

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Pacific Southwest Section Meeting Paper Submissions

paper), have receivedvarious awards as the result of their work (e.g. Figure 1, Figure 8) from Airbus, Bosch and othercompanies ([63] examples of student awards). In all the above projects, the initial research workincluding literature review, feasibility study, and proof of concept have been carried out by thefaculty supervisor (e.g. [52], [53]), prior to introducing the topics to the students. Therefore, thestudents with little research experience, who are not in fact expected to perform advancedengineering research, can manage the projects successfully, while under supervision of the(faculty) advisor. In a research-led project, students are generally very successful in the hands-onwork, development, and implementation of the project (e.g. in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn A. Nichol, Rice University; Carrie Obenland, Rice University; Alice Chow, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Carolina Avendano, Rice University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

question about why they are interested in the research experience. A primary component of our initial selection rubric was the number of science and math courses they had taken and how they had performed in those classes. In year one of this project, we required that students must have taken a year of college calculus, physics, and chemistry to participate. However, we quickly observed that most of our applicants did not have these courses. Therefore, we modified our selection criteria so that we would not overlook students with great potential. The new rubric puts more weight on the teacher recommendation with an emphasis on work ethic and “grit”, students’ grades in the science classes they had taken, and their veteran status. Of the

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Charles Feldhaus; John Buckwalter; Elizabeth Wager

research project and they must specifically delineate which of the student outcomes areaddressed by the action research project they complete. Further, students identify an initial big,complex, and unscripted problem/issue within the organization that requires action research tosolve or make decisions on. Finally, students will reflect on the learning that took place as aresult of the action research project conducted at the organization where they work/intern.A sample of the action research assignment is below:Introduction of the TopicThe form of the introduction will vary with the nature of the proposed project. It is important to remember that thisis the sole chance to establish a frame of reference in the reader's mind. Appropriate

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnam Mirzaei, California State University, Northridge; Ana Cristina Cadavid, California State University Northridge; Vicki A Pedone, California State University Northridge; Werner Horn; Harvey Rich

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #21370Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Through Projects From Concept ToCompletionProf. Shahnam Mirzaei, California State University, Northridge Dr. Shahnam Mirzaei is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the California State University, Northridge. He has received his Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 2010, His M.Sc. from Cal- ifornia State University, Northridge, and his B.Sc. from University of Tehran. Dr. Mirzaei has worked as an application engineer for six years from 2000 to

Conference Session

Modeling, Inquiry, Engineering Literacy & Argumentation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne A. Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

XThematic AnalysisAfter the interviews were conducted, another researcher independent of theimplementation worked with the modeling team to conduct a thematic analysis ofinterview transcripts. Thematic analysis is often used to gain insight intooverarching patterns in qualitative data [16]. The researcher was provided withbackground concerning the overall goals of the EarSketch intervention, the goal ofthe modeling initiative and causal loop diagram representation of the model, andthe interview protocol. The modeling researchers then developed a coding schemeto represent common ideas that emerged from the interview transcripts. The coderconducted two rounds of content disambiguation and refinement of codes with thetwo members of the modeling team

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ferris Pfeiffer, University of Missouri; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri; Suzanne Burgoyne, University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #27149Board 35: A Creative Approach to the Undergraduate Research ExperienceDr. Ferris Pfeiffer, University of MissouriDr. Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri Dr. Johannes Strobel is Professor, Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri where he leads a maker space initiative and conducts research in STEM education, particularly engineering. His research and teaching focuses on engineering as an innovation in pre-college education; learning through hands-on activities; and empathy and care in engineering. He published more than 140 papers in proceedings and journals (many

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Dakotah M. Karrer, Texas A&M University; Vincent Michael Rodriguez, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

start-up venture. He received his BS degree in electrical engineering (1975) from California State University, Sacramento, and his MS (1980) and DE (1983) degrees in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. His educa- tion and research interests include project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and embedded product/system development.Dr. Jay R Porter P.E., Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently a Professor in the ESET program and the Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Studies. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in

Conference Session

Using Teams, Seminars & Research Opportunities for Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Anaïs Miodek, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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Women in Engineering

. Applicants must have completed their second year of an engineering, pre-engineeringor science-based program, and applicants are especially encouraged from engineering majors, Page 11.111.4applied mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry. In addition, applicants must demonstratethat they are in above average academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Applicants are required to submit a statement of their research interest, their resume and twoletters of recommendation. Based on these materials, an initial screening of the applications thatmeet all basic requirements is conducted by the CDE. The basic standards of each year areinfluenced

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; David F. Bahr, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shelley N Pressley, Washington State University; Kimberly R Schneider, University of Central Florida; John C Lusth, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

investigators are teaching each of the course formats at theirinstitution. Working together to develop the appropriate course modules for dissemination tointerested institutions, the team is preparing a set of best practices and evaluating the costsassociated with each format. A pre- and post-test, in the style of a concept inventory, has beendeveloped that can be used to assess improvements in student understanding of research skillsand concepts. Initial results show similar gains in conceptual awareness at each institution. Thissuggests that the educational models may be transferrable and easily adopted by otherinstitutions. Focus group discussions indicate that students are pleased with the programs andconsider them useful, especially for students

Conference Session

Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning. Additionally, both companies have previously participated inresearch efforts, including attending various ASEE conferences as both presenters and sponsors.The Interview Process Initial interviewees in both companies were identified as people who had previouslysuccessfully or unsuccessfully tried to conduct engineering education research. We plan toidentify other interviewees by asking participants to identify other members involved directly inthe research, or who had any decision making influence in the research. Questions asked areguided along by understanding the company’s interests and motivations for conductingengineering education research, describing their research, and understanding external andinternal barriers to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Na Gong, University of South Alabama; Shenghua Zha, University of South Alabama

Paper ID #38320Research Experiences for Teachers Summer Program inBiologically-inspired Computing SystemsNa Gong Dr. Gong is currently W. Nicholson Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of South Alabama. She received my Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in 2013. Dr. Gong's research interests lie in VLSI, embedded vision, and intelligent circuits and systems. Dr. Gong has integrated research into her teaching, advising, and mentoring, and she has organized many K-12 programs to encourage female

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2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Novosel

The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp: A Work in ProgressElizabeth NovoselElizabeth Novosel is the Computer Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences Librarian at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder. She supports the Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,Information Science, Data Science, Economics, and German Studies departments on the Boulder campus. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp: A Work in ProgressAbstract:Before the start of Spring semester 2023, the Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship atthe University of Colorado Boulder offered its second data bootcamp for graduate students.Although overall a successful event

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B Knight, Virginia Tech; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Alaa Abdalla, Virginia Tech; Katherine Maul, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne Victoria Wrobetz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

initiatives and works closely with engineering faculty to develop new institutional partnerships and international opportunities for engineering students. She also provides support to the college’s International Alumni Board and oversees the College’s Global Ambassador Program. Nicole holds a Master’s and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs. Her research focuses on internationalization of higher education, faculty engagement, and international program as- sessment.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Phillip I. Wilson; John D. Fernandez

) database. This database provides hundreds of grayscale and color imagesof people in various lighting conditions and poses. The ultimate objective of this work is todevelop an environment that can be used for multiple research initiatives related to usability andsecurity. Introduction Biometrics, the science of reading measurable, biological characteristics of an individualin order to identify them to a computer or other electronic system1, has become a very popularfield of research. In recent years advancements in technology have made researching biometricsless expensive. Facial recognition, in particular, has become a field in which establishing aresearch environment has become much simpler. Current

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Workshop Result: Teaching Science Diplomacy to Environmental Engineering Researchers Daniel B. Oerther Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1401 North Pine Street, Rolla, MO 65409AbstractA preconference workshop on the subject of science diplomacy was attended by 25participants of the 2017 biennial conference of the Association of EnvironmentalEngineering and Science Professors. The three-fold purpose of the 2017 workshop,included: 1) explaining the value of science diplomacy; 2) demonstrating aspects ofscience diplomacy; and 3) encouraging further