Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Mechanics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Lee Singleton; Todd Haskell; Kathryn Rupe, Western Washington University

Inscriptions," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 102, no. 1, pp. 2-19, 2013.[14] M. Steiff, S. Scopelitis, M. E. Lira and D. Desutter, "Improving Representational Competence with Concrete Models," Science Education, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 344-363, 2016.[15] B. P. Self and J. M. Widmann, "Demo or Hands-on? A Crossover Study on the Most Effective Implementation Strategy for Inquiry-Based Learning Activities," in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio, 2017.[16] E. Davishahl, L. Singleton, T. Haskell and L. G. O'Bannon, "Hands on STEM Learning at Home with 3D-Printed Manipulatives," in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference, 2021.[17] E. Davishahl, B. P. Self and M. P

Conference Session

Improving Multidisciplinary Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Joan Gosink; Catherine Skokan

10CCLI Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement 24EPDT Electronics, Photonics, and Device Technologies 24EEC Engineering Education 12EPSCOR Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research 12HRD Human Resource Development 33IGERT Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training 50Inter America Inter-American Materials Collaboration 15ITR

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sin-Ning Cindy Liu, Texas A&M University; Cynthia K. Lang, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L. Sandoval, Texas A&M University; Mindy Bergman, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

or normal. Intersectionality acknowledges that individuals carry multiple identities that are intertwined. Additionally, systems of disadvantage and oppression based on demographic dimensions are intertwined. This section of the program is designed to demonstrate that specific fixes to address classroom concerns of specific groups is insufficient; instead faculty need to challenge themselves to think of ways to engage all students, rather than remove roadblocks for specific groups.  Active learning consists of students being engaged in course material beyond passive listening, such as reading, discussing, or writing. Active learning instructional strategies have been demonstrated to be effective in numerous studies

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College

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Engineering Design Graphics

skills, but that with specialized trainingthose skills can be improved.3D Visualization TrainingContinuous efforts have been made to create training methods and exercises that increase spatialvisualization skills. In 2003 Sorby, Wysocki and Baartmans published a multimedia software-workbook package which contained the course “Introduction to 3D Spatial Visualization” (11),now used for engineering graphics education throughout the nation. In 2009 Sorby identified theconnections between developing 3‐D spatial skills and their contribution to student success (12).In 2013 Uttal, et al.(13), published a meta-analysis of more than 200 studies on improvement ofspatial skills and found that the average effect size of improvement for students who

Conference Session

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

Collection

2019 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

David A Trevas, Northern Arizona University; John T. Tester, Northern Arizona University

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Pacific Southwest Section Meeting Paper Submissions

Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University. His educa- tional responsibilities are primarily in Engineering Design and Manufacturing. Dr. Tester has conducted funded research projects in biomechanics and engineering education. Dr. Tester’s scholastic interests frequently integrate Undergraduate Engineering Education topics, typically in the area of the design of interdisciplinary engineering courses and curricula. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Improving Machine Design Instruction by Developing Computational Design ToolsAbstractIn a traditional machine design course, the analysis of machine components and systems involvelengthy, multi

Conference Session

Towards a Participatory Action, Retention of Black Students, and Exploring Black Engineering Student Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hermine Vedogbeton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Crystal Brown; Gbetonmasse B Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Krueger, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Science and Policy Studies at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and a Master’s in statistics. His research interests are in applied econometrics, technology and development, program evaluation, and higher education. In teaching and learning, he is interested in student motivation, experiential learning, and critical reflection to promote active and more intentional learning. Previously, Somasse was a senior economist statistician at the Central Bank of West African States.Dr. Robert Krueger, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Improving the Experiences and Retention of Black Students in STEM

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

J. Asuncion Zarate-Garcia, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ariadna Serrano-Reyes, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

, laboratories,libraries, an updated educational model as well as to use proper technological tools for education[3,4].Also important are the academic programs that are offered by universities which have to bedesigned based on the needs of employers and society, education, discipline and technologicaltrends as well as on the requirements of national and international accreditation agencies relatedto such academic programs. In addition, well-designed operation processes must be designed andimplemented to ensure that the students receive courses with high academic quality.A very important process that accreditations agencies pay attention to, and that universities haveto comply with, is to show that a well-defined continuous improvement process is

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiang Le, Hampton University; Eric Sheppard, Hampton University

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Minorities in Engineering

Technology at Hampton University (HU). The theme of thisworkshop was the role of engagement and preparation in student learning. Engineering facultymembers identified the needs of an effective learning community for our engineering students.Based upon this workshop, it is clear that an engineering program which pays greater attention tothe learning styles of the target student populations may be more successful in increasing studentlearning.This paper discusses plans to improve student preparation and engagement in Engineering. Theplans include two projects to engage students in engineering: a summer pre-college program andthe freshmen course “Introduction to Engineering”, both applying case studies to promotestudent learning.Implementation of Case

Conference Session

Women & New Faculty Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston

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New Engineering Educators

. degree from Brigham Young University, a M.S. in Consumer and Home Economics Education from Utah State University, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Brigham Young University. Page 11.1166.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Student Self-Assessment: How Can It Be Used to Improve Instruction?IntroductionA significant change to the culture of higher education is a broad-based, long-term focus onassessment of student achievement, course and teaching effectiveness, and overall programquality. The increased importance placed on assessment is evidenced by the

Collection

2004 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Dale N. Buechler

mathematical background. It is hypothesized thatthe same pitfalls that affected those who barely graduated from our institution are reducingstudent retention. By studying these effects and determining trends, we should be able to helpat-risk students resulting in increased student retention and improved student quality.Characteristics of UWM Freshman StudentsUWM is a commuter campus located in the city of Milwaukee with over 21,000 undergraduatestudents and over 1500 students in the engineering college (CEAS). It is part of the largerUniversity of Wisconsin System, which includes 13 four-year universities and 13 two-yearuniversities. Since UWM is only one of three schools in the system offering undergraduateengineering degrees, UWM receives a large

Conference Session

Research in Faculty Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Lance C. Pérez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Wayne A. Babchuk, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Leilani A. Arthurs, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Faculty Development Constituency Committee

, research, and service.Dr. Leilani A. Arthurs, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Arthurs holds a PhD in Civil Engineering & Geological Sciences and has four years of formal graduate-level training in pedagogy. Her scholarly work over the past ten years focuses on STEM course transformation and STEM faculty professional development. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring Engineering Faculty Experiences with COPUS: Strategies for Improving Student Learning Dr. Tareq Daher, Dr. Wayne Babchuk, Dr. Lance Perez

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; David P O'Neill, Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Philippa Eshun, Northwestern University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

the engineering design course,” in Proceedings. Frontiers in Education. 36th Annual Conference, 2006, pp. 7–12. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2006.322548.[13] C. Ankeny, A. Adkins, and D. O’Neill, “Impact of Two Reflective Practices in an Engineering Laboratory Course using Standards-based Grading,” in American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, 2022.[14] A. Adkins, D. O’Neill, and C. Ankeny, “WIP: Effectiveness of Different Reflection Approaches for Improving Mastery in an Engineering Laboratory Course,” ASEE Conferences, 2021.[15] C. Ankeny, K. Gentry, D. O’Neill, and P. Eshun, “Work in Progress: Can In-Class Peer Reviews of Written Assignments Improve Problem Solving and Scientific Writing in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Kaat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pepito Thelly, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

enables actions suchas effectively removing previously undiscovered hurdles for students who are underutilizingspaces, guiding the design of an effective makerspace from the ground up at locations with fewerresources, and creating effective events or course components that introduce students to thespace in such a way that increases their chances of returning. A deep understanding of thenetwork structure that creates a successful makerspace also provides guidance to educators onthings like the impact of adding learning opportunities through workshop or curriculumintegration and insight into the network-level impacts of the addition of new tools or staff. Thework done over the past 3 years has worked to address the following key objectives: (1

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Angie Price; Mathew Kuttolamadom; Suleiman Obeidat

systems and techniques, as well as to teach them about the effects ofwelding parameters on quality. In order to improve the lab experience, a survey was takenregarding the student anticipation of the experience, and the results are shared and discussed.Suggestions for the improvement of the lab experience for the students using this system aremade.Introduction and BackgroundVirtual reality (VR) is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within asimulated environment that incorporates mainly auditory and visual sensory feedback [1].Typically via a worn headset, a VR system ‘immerses’ the user in a computer-generatedgraphical user interface (GUI) that can be interacted with. Though it is most widely used in theentertainment

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Joyce Coleman, Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

paper describes theimprovements made in the summer 2009 camp based on the previous years’ camp surveyresults1and participant attitudes19 to improve the overall camp effectiveness, evaluates theoutcomes for the improved camp and summarizes the overall camp activities and the majorcomponents of a successful camp for engineering disciplines.The Camp Overview: Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), a Hispanic ServingInstitution located in an under-served region with 65% Hispanic population, hosted the YoungEngineers of South Texas (YESTexas) camp during June 22-26, 2009. The purpose of this campwas to expose and attract high school participants to STEM disciplines. The YESTexas camp,partially sponsored by the Texas Higher Education

Conference Session

CoED Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G Alexander, California State University, Chico

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Computers in Education

commercialization and launch of the industry’s first 90-second rechargeable flashlight. In addition he is co-inventor on four U.S. patents and has presented numerous times at advanced energy technology conferences in the areas of business and technology development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Computer Simulations Developed to Improve Understanding of Thermodynamic PrinciplesThis paper describes the design, development and pilot implementation of computer simulationscreated to support student learning in a first semester course on thermodynamics. This projectwas sponsored by the Course Redesign with Technology program through the California StateUniversity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Brown; Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology; Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Hon Jie Teo, New York City College of Technology; Mohammad Razani, New York City College of Technology; Diana Samaroo

Paper ID #38228Building Capacity: Enhancing Undergraduate STEMEducation by Improving Transfer SuccessPamela Ann BrownMelanie Villatoro (Associate professor) Melanie Villatoro is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology at City Tech. Prof. Villatoro holds a Bachelors of Engineering degree from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and a Masters of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Columbia University. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York. Prof. Villatoro is passionate about

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hodges, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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Mechanics

Undergraduate Education: An Improved Understanding of MechanicsIn many cases, students who are learning elementary mechanics of materials are unaware of, oruninterested in, the significance of the assumptions that underlie the elementary mechanics ofisotropic materials. However, the significance of those assumptions can be made clear in a studyof the mechanics of anisotropic materials. In this paper, the authors will discuss how theyeffectively highlight those assumptions, and their significance, in a senior-level compositematerials course, and how they make use of computer modeling (MathCad) and computeranalysis (ANSYS finite-element analysis) within that course to strengthen their students’understanding of both the mechanics of

Conference Session

Student Chapters - Formulas for Success

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Evans; Eric Lachance; Allen Estes

“proficiency in calculus-based physics” or “designing and conducting experiments” where ASCE chapter activitiesprovide little benefit. For those outcomes where there is a student chapter contribution, thefaculty advisor lists the relevant supporting activities. Table 2 is presented in the same formatthat course directors provide for their annual course assessments. The student chaptercontributions are part of the annual CE Program Assessment process where both chapteractivities and the curriculum are integrated and improved as a result of the assessment. Many ofthe initiatives described in this paper are a result of that assessment.Chapter activities may not contribute equally towards ABET accreditation for all students sincenot all students join the

Conference Session

Student Success & Development - Focus on Mentoring

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kevin Joseph Lindsay, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Diversity, FYEE Division - Paper Submission

session, as compared to spring semester:(172/472) 36.4% and (161/459) 35.1% in the fall 2013 and • Engineering students who did not do well during the2014 semesters, respectively. Although this initial first semester of their freshman year.improvement was marginal at best, continued enhancements • Engineering students who entered their respectiveto the coaching program based on stakeholder feedback led program at a lower math readiness level, which delayedto a noticeable improvement for fall 2016 with 251/548, or their taking either the Introduction to Engineering45.8% of new freshmen participating in MAPS coaching. course, where MAPS is heavily promoted. In

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University; Chao Liu, Southeast University; Xiaodong Zhang, Southeast University

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International

≠ Extracting important information ≠ Defining needs and goals ≠ Forecasting project milestone based on goals2. Enhancement of project resource planning and process issue handling – This new focus is to develop special skills, which assist in promoting problem solving and effective communication: ≠ Making proper judgments and critical decisions ≠ Being punctual and decisive ≠ Accepting responsibility ≠ Coordinating works among multiple teams3. Enhancement of project management and monitoring – This new focus is to improve the day- to-day skills, which assist in promoting effective production and work satisfaction: ≠ Implementing decisions and enforcing policies ≠ Managing time, setting and meeting deadlines ≠ Meeting goals

Conference Session

Virtual Training, Online and Open Education; Instructional Technology

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Floyd Barnes, University of North Florida; Andrew McCoy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

theability of instructional videos to support traditional, pre-class learning materials in anundergraduate construction course. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the study alsoprovides insight into differences in student performance between in-person instruction andexclusively online learning.Literature ReviewWhile many studies in construction education have evaluated students’ opinions of instructionalvideos, speculated about their impact, or documented the process of their design anddevelopment e.g., [5], [6], [7], [8], few have experimentally tested their effectiveness—theirability to objectively improve a student’s academic performance. The scant body of empiricalresearch available (summarized below) at the intersection of construction

Conference Session

Assessment in BME Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gassert

improvement has also been reported by thefaculty at other universities.4,5The Curriculum and the Design Process at MSOE The BE design program at MSOE is the eleven-quarter course sequence. Beginning inthe winter quarter of the freshman year and continuing over the subsequent eleven quarters, theBE student is required to demonstrate that he or she possess the design skills necessary tosucceed. As with the development of any skill, practice is the key to success. The objective ofthis engineering design experience is to prepare the MSOE BE student to practice the professionof engineering after graduation. This is accomplished simulating a “real-world” industrialsituation. To simulate a “real-world” industrial situation, students are

Conference Session

Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; David Barbe, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

creative, inventive, and innovative thinking, at FAU, UMD and JHU. Thematerial is based on a continuously improved/modified curriculum. This includes common sense,intuition, imagination, teaming, thinking, diversity, and communication activities; problemexploration, risk taking activities, and team-based competitions; student presentations anddiscussions; projects, teasers and 3-d puzzles.Students helped in putting these sources together. We learned a lot by observing studentsdiscovering problems, trying to solve them, facing and resolving difficulties, taking risks,struggling under time constraints, and presenting their work. Of great advantage was an exercisewhere student teams prepared videos on their perception of innovation (published on

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Hooper Sanders, East Carolina University; Mark Angolia, East Carolina University

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College Industry Partnerships

. Page 24.20.6Most industry partners seek a more granular approach to training which can be delivered byuniversity faculty through a process of dialogue and progressive elaboration. The benefit for theindustrial partners is mutually developed and customized training programs that are focused andrelevant to their needs. The customization allows for reduced training time and improved post-training benefits. This type of faculty developed and delivered training and/or workshopprovides an alternative to standardized commercial training offerings. Additional benefitsinclude:  Knowledgeable trainers/subject matter experts  Customized class material  Cost effective, on-site, training delivery  The use of in-house examples  One-on

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

George G. Karady; Daniel Tylavsky

Session 1532 PS6 Use of Animation for Improvement of Student Understanding of Energy Conversion George G. Karady, Daniel Tylavsky Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287, USA1. IntroductionThe typical American University offers a one-semester, three-credit-hour course on energyconversion. This basic course, often mandatory for all electrical engineering students, deals withtransformers, motors, generators and basic parameters of transmission lines. In addition, ACcircuit theory is reviewed and phasors are regularly used for problem

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Materials Division (MATS)

different universities such as Northeastern, Suffolk and Tufts. He has been teaching as a profes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023USING SOLIDWORKS TO IMPROVE STUDENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF TYPICAL CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS Xiaobin Le and Masoud Olia Wentworth Institute of Technology1. INTRODUCTION Materials science is a required course in our Mechanical Engineering Program. One importanttopic which is covered in this course is the crystal structures of crystalline solids [1~4]. Thetypical crystal structures are body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal structures, face-centered cubic(FCC) crystal structures, and hexagonal

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

. Page 24.676.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 How to Improve a Textbook with Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractStrength of Materials is the hardest course in the first two years of the Mechanical, Civil, andArchitectural Engineering Technology programs at Indiana University – Purdue University FortWayne (IPFW); consequently it has the highest drop and fail rate (between 18% and 30% persemester). A previous ASEE paper described the process for creating a new textbook designed tohelp students learn better and pass the course in larger numbers. The textbook is free, availableonline as a 2 MB pdf file. This paper focuses on continuous improvement of the textbook. Whilecommercially-produced

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colleen Elizabeth Bronner, University of California, Davis; Alin Wakefield, University of California, Davis; Jean S. VanderGheynst, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; Kara Moloney Ph.D., University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

was nervous standing on stage in front of a large group…I wanted to learn skills to make me more comfortable presenting to a large group of people, especially when those groups include people who are well known in my field.  I attended because I wanted to learn a bit more about the do’s and don’ts of writing …  I selected this topic while I was in the middle of writing up a report for an assignment …  Wanted to improve my effectiveness as a leader  I did not expect grant writing to be easy; however, it is a lot more involved and difficult than I was necessarily prepared for when given the assignment [reason for choosing workshop on grant writing]  I plan to continue being a TA for STEM classes and I

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Shane Henderson; Leslie A. Olsen; John Birge

Session 3657 Improving Quality in Introductory Industrial Engineering through Case Studies and Communication John Birge, Shane Henderson, Leslie Olsen University of Michigan AbstractWe describe an introductory course in industrial engineering that uses case studies, teamwork,public policy issues, and a focus on the communication demands on engineers to provide —atthe beginning of a student's career—a synthetic view of the role of industrial engineers in society.The course covers typical industrial engineering