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Conference Session
International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jose Texier; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University
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Diversity
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International Division (INTL)
sector through a capabilities developmentindex for universities. The aim is to provide a tool that contains the necessary index to measureuniversities' ability to adapt, create, and transfer knowledge and technologies to industrial and economicsectors, based on their research, development, innovation, and entrepreneurship (R&D+i+e) capabilities.The proposed index integrates key indicators from various domains, grounded in scientific theories andapproaches presented by Lall, Meyer et al., and Powers, such as: scientific production, human resources,legal agility, entrepreneurship, economic capacity, and technology transfer. Using the semiconductor andchip industry as a case study, the paper outlines the methodology for applying the index and
Conference Session
Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 1
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Danielle Vegas Lewis, SUNY Fredonia
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Diversity
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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity
performance and persistence, especially that of underrepresentedstudents [10], [11]. Women who persevere through a STEM discipline may have to rely onvarious resources and different types of capital, resources and information provided by networksof institutionalized relationships [69], to offset messages about their assumed abilities andgendered stereotypes that they can experience both in interactions with professors and thosewhich are rooted in disciplinary practices [18] - [21]. However, institutions of higher educationhave the capacity to challenge and shift STEM cultures so that they do not center men andmasculinity, as it further disadvantages women [4], [22]. Relationships with STEM faculty arejust one piece of a larger puzzle that comprise a
Conference Session
Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Jamie Clark, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)
sustainable solutions. While the pandemic spurredprogress, much work remains to ensure accessibility becomes a standard feature of STEMeducation and lab environments.This paper explores the barriers and opportunities for creating accessible STEM laboratoryenvironments, focusing on Unit Operations (UO) lab courses in undergraduate chemicalengineering. These courses are essential for combining theory and practice but can excludestudents with disabilities or chronic illnesses due to inflexible policies, inaccessible spaces, andmaterials designed for non-disabled individuals. Through a survey of UO lab instructors, staff, orother knowledgeable department individuals, and insights from our own experience, we assessthe current state of accessibility of
Conference Session
COED: Grading Systems
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Aidan Daniel Carrigg; Karthik Srinivasan; Josephine Relaford-Doyle, University of California, San Diego
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Diversity
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Computers in Education Division (COED)
University Press, 2020). He is dedicated to engi- neering pedagogy and enriching students’ learning experiences through teaching innovations, curriculum design, and support of undergraduate student research.Dr. Alex M. Phan, University of California San Diego Dr. Phan received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California San Diego with a specialization in medical devices. He is currently an instructor for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering focusing on hands-on education.Aidan Daniel CarriggKarthik SrinivasanJosephine Relaford-Doyle, University of California, San Diego ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Effect of automated instantaneous
Conference Session
Capstone Design
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Steven Beyerlein; Phillip Thompson; Denny Davis; Larry McKenzie; Kenneth Gentili
Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationBibliography1. Todd, R., Magleby, S., Sorensen, D., Swan, B., and Anthony, D. (1995). “A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses in North America”, Journal of Engineering Education, 84 (2): 165-174.2. Dutson, A., Todd, R., Magleby, S., and Sorensen, C. (1997). “A Review of Literature on Teaching Engineering Design Through Project-Oriented Capstone Courses”, Journal of Engineering Education, 86 (1): 57-64.3. Davis, D., Beyerlein, S., Trevisan, M., McKenzie, L., and Gentili, K. (2002). “Innovations in Design Education Catalyzed by Outcomes-Based Accreditation”, ABET Conference on
Conference Session
Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert W. Whalin P.E., Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
% or beyond 62,680 Table 5. Retention and Graduation Rates Table 6 shows the student composition by year and number of graduates of the cohortfrom year one through year five. The estimated Program Cost is shown in Table 7 using theintake numbers in Table 3 for a 10% increase in engineer graduates and the retention andgraduation rates in Table 5. The yearly tuition scholarship is estimated at $7,400 per student peryear based on an average tuition for 2012 for 25 public universities in the southeastern UnitedStates. An inflation rate of 3% per year was used based on experience at one university. Yearlybook scholarships of $800/student were used. It was assumed half the cohort graduated in
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carl Nelson Blue, University of Southern Maine
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
completetheir degrees more rapidly and advance on to careers in the workforce, or pursue graduatestudies. Providing a channel through the STEM Scholars for degree completion changed theoutcomes for fifty new graduates.References [1] Adkins, R. C. (2012). America desperately needs more STEM students. Here’s how to get them. Forbes (Online). Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2012/07/09/america-desperately- needs-more-stem-students-heres-how-to-get-them/#733175dc28ea [2] Cook, L. (2014). Beyond the headline: US census study on STEM graduates: STEM graduates use problem-solving, analytics and data skills in a variety of fields. US News and World
Conference Session
Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
is multifaceted. The basic premise atthe inception of the program in 2004 was that the effort would be provided without expense tothe university main campus or to the college of engineering beyond reasonable faculty and stafftime commitments. Basically, the decision to phase out was based on a lack of self-sustainingfunding and insufficient enrollment revenues exacerbated by under-enrolled classes, agingtelebroadcast equipment, and the fact that the effort was outside the university service area. Thesustainability of the venture was further challenged by multiple changes in leadership at theDean’s level at the college of engineering and at the extension between 2004 and the summer of2007. The recent economic downturn has severely impacted
Conference Session
TIME 4: Pedagogy
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Mohamed Gad-el-hak; Judy Richardson; John Speich; James McLeskey
constraints ofthe typical mechanical engineering curriculum. In order to meet this challenge, the VCUMechanical Engineering Department has begun development of an NSF-sponsored “ExperientialEngineering Library” that will provide an easily accessible environment for hands-on learningexperiences beyond the traditional Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The library will fostercritical thinking by encouraging students to apply fundamental mechanical engineeringprinciples to interdisciplinary research in emerging fields such as microelectromechanicalsystems (MEMS), bioengineering, and nanotechnology. The present article describes the libraryconcept, elaborates on its contents, and describes its impact on student interest and performancein a pilot course
Conference Session
ERM Technical Session: Professional Formation & Career Aspirations
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maryann R. Hebda, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Joseph Anthony Donndelinger, Baylor University; Adam Weaver, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University
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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)
to analyze responses by breaking down the original categories toexplore multiple components of students’ perceptions and how they might combine beyond theinitial three categories. In addition to mediator, designer/tinkerer, and 21st centuryconceptualizations of engineering [5], we identified three additional categories present in ourdata (see Figure 2). The first is Mediator-Designer. Students focused on designing solutions toproblems while incorporating other STEM content, mainly math and science. For example, onethird-year student explained, “Engineering is the process of analyzing complex problems anddesigning creative solutions. These problems generally involve mathematics, physics, chemistry,or a combination of all three.” A second
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Erin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
into coursestaken by preservice teachers, the BEST program provides a model for how to organicallytransform teacher preparation to include engineering and technology content.To increase the technological literacy of all our citizens, engineering and technology need to beeffectively taught in schools K-12, but especially in the early elementary school years. Althougha growing number of teacher preparation programs in the United States are increasingmathematics and science requirements for future elementary teachers, the instruction that theseteacher candidates receive in engineering and technology is almost non-existent. Developingteachers’ understandings of technology and engineering, as well as their close connections toscience and
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
, the pile foundation is used to carry the load of astructure down through soft ground to a firm bearing layer. In Boston for structures of the1800s, this bearing layer for support of wood piles exists within 25 to 40 ft of ground surface, asillustrated in Figure 4. The hard crust of the Boston blue clay or the outwash sand deposit thatoverlies the clay in some areas both provided sufficient load support for buildings constructed inthe 1800s and early 1900s. The loose placed fill deposited over the very soft mud deposits wassurely not adequate for building support. Wood piles are simply trees, stripped of their limbs andturned upside down, and driven into the ground with a falling weight (perhaps a one or two tonblock raised up 3 to 6 ft and
Conference Session
AI Integration in Engineering Economy Course
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raymond L. Smith III, East Carolina University; Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University; Emily Fuller Sondergard
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Diversity
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Engineering Economy Division (EED)
within an undergraduate Engineering Economy course. Trained on the NSPE Code of Ethics andtailored case materials, the chatbot provided students with interactive guidance and formative critiquewithout revealing solutions. Twenty-five students engaged with the chatbot in a structured ethical analysisexercise. The study evaluated student engagement, ethical reasoning outcomes, and performancecomparisons with a prior cohort taught using traditional methods. Students using the Engineering EthicsCoach demonstrated higher engagement levels, cited ethical codes more frequently, and exhibited greaterdepth in ethical reasoning—differences confirmed through both thematic analysis and statisticallysignificant cohort comparisons. Survey feedback also
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Matt Frye, Oregon Institute of Technology; Wendy Michelle Olson, Washington State University-Vancouver
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
languageuse. Findings included that the use of the register, or actual technical terminology, increasedslightly over the semester. However, the complexity of field was a difficult area of achievementby students through the semester in the introductory engineering course.With funding from the National Science Foundation, we aim to characterize the register ofengineering student writing in lower-division engineering courses by using Biber’smultidimensional analysis (MDA) method. MDA offers a quantitative description of thegrammatical and organizational structure of each document, and as a corpus linguistics tool, itcan easily be performed on large collections of text. For the analysis, we grouped documents intosimilar assignment genres: first-year
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division - Mechanics Applied and the Best in Five... Get Ready!
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
J Carroll, Saint Louis University; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alec Derks, Saint Louis University; Matthew Lovell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kyle Kershaw, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
(d) and (g); the second was the channel shownin Fig. 2 (a); the third was the angle shown in Fig. 2 (c); and the fourth was the wide flangesection shown in Fig. 2 (f). Students were asked to calculate the capacity for block shear, againbased on the assumption of using A36 steel for the plate, channel, and angle and A992 steel forthe wide flange section. Fig. 4 (a) and (b) show students working through the block shearproblems for the plate and the wide flange section, respectively. The Rose-Hulman course is solely devoted to steel design and includes approximatelyseven days (50-minute class periods) at the beginning of the spring quarter on tension membersand connections. The related content includes the behavior of tension members
Conference Session
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Poster Session
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Patrick D. Pedrow P.E., Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
in ethical analysis, and show that some ethical situations are ambiguous and are handleddifferently by experts. Harris et al. [7] and Herkert [8,9] noted that cases could be focused onaspirational or preventative action, microethics considerations, or macroethics. Gentile [10]explains how ethics scenarios can be inverted by encouraging learners to give voice to their ownvalues. These stress rehearsing personal actions in authentic workplace situations rather thanjudging personal actions under hypothetical conditions. Scenarios are often part of discussionprompts in online learning. Ideally, discussion prompts serve as the kernel for a cooperativeactivity that is best gauged by the degree to which students engage with the topic through unique
Conference Session
Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout
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Professional Papers
. (2012). Engagement in classroom learning: Creating temporal participation incentives for extrinsically motivated students through bonus credits. Journal of Education for Business, 87(2), 86-93. https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2011.570808[15] Guerrero, M., & Rod, A. B. (2013). Engaging in office hours: A study of student-faculty interaction and academic performance. Journal of Political Science Education, 9(4), 403-416. https://doi.org/10.1080/15512169.2013.835554[16] Trowler, V. (2010). Student engagement literature review. The higher education academy, 11(1), 1-15.[17] Schinske, J., & Tanner, K. (2014). Teaching more by grading less (or differently). CBE—Life Sciences Education, 13(2), 159-166. https://doi.org
Conference Session
Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Burns, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bob E. White P.E., Western Michigan University; Azim Houshyar, Western Michigan University
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Diversity
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Engineering Economy
students. Undergraduate EngineeringEconomy courses are well-positioned to facilitate such integration because of their cross-disciplinary nature. One humanities topic that fits particularly well within Engineering Economycourses is ethics, which in many ways is already woven into the content through existingtextbooks. Nevertheless, the variety of methods used to deliver Engineering Economy courses(e.g., traditional classroom, large lecture hall, online, hybrid) provides ample opportunities toimprove and refine how the topic of ethics is addressed. This paper presents an overview of theimplementation of an ethics-based learning module in an undergraduate Engineering Economycourse. The module was part of a pilot effort for what is anticipated to be
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Lee, University of South Florida; Douglas Lunsford, University of South Florida
had previous performing arts participation hadsignificantly lower levels of CA relative to students who had no such participation. The possiblebenefits of engineering/performing arts interactions in terms of addressing CA is also addressed.IntroductionMany engineering students deal with some form of communication apprehension (CA), with themore severe experiences often centered around public speaking and presentations. Otherinvestigators have used the phrase “communication anxiety” as synonymous withcommunication apprehension; we will adopt the “apprehension” definition. Recognizing thatcommunication skills are indeed an important skill for engineering graduates, ABET includes“the ability to communicate effectively” (criterion “g” of the “a-k
Conference Session
ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chidiebere Akudigwe, Oral Roberts University; Mark Baumruk, Oral Roberts University; Glory Hansel, Oral Roberts University; Grant Kaste, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan Ophus, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University
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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)
influences the bend radius and overall shape of the metal. • Operating the hydraulic press taught students about force application, pressure, and the importance of consistent feed rates. • Through observation and measurements, students understood how sheet metal responds to stress. • The project highlighted the need for precision in measuring, cutting, and bending, reinforcing attention to detail.The taco holder lab goes beyond modeling exercises by providing students with a hands-onexperience that bridges the gap between simulation and real-world manufacturing. While toolslike Ansys Mechanical are excellent for predicting behavior through numerical models, this labimmerses students in the physical process of
Conference Session
Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wolter J. Fabrycky PE, Virginia Tech and AAII
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Systems Engineering
engineering concentrates on the engineering of human-made systems and on systemsanalysis. In the first case, emphasis is on the process of bringing systems into being, beginningwith the identification of a need or a deficiency and extending through requirementsdetermination, functional analysis and allocation, design synthesis and evaluation, designvalidation, deployment, operation and support, sustainment, and phase-out and disposal. In thesecond case, focus is on the improvement of systems already in being. By adopting and utilizingthe iterative process of analysis, evaluation, modification, and feedback, most systems now inexistence can be improved in to their operational effectiveness, product quality, affordability,sustainability, and
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)
Paper ID #48216BOARD # 220: Engineering Education in Ghana and the USA: Factors Involvedin Successful Career Integration of Female Ghanaian Engineering Studentsinto the USA Engineering FieldMs. Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University Gloria is an Environmental Engineering Ph.D. student at Arizona State University whose research involves computational chemical risk assessment of endocrine disruption through wastewater exposure, particularly in developing communities. Originally from Ghana, Gloria is passionate about enhancing the quality of engineering education for a more impactful and effective learning experience
Conference Session
Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University; Min Zhao, Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China.
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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)
Accord.2. The Connotation of Governance of Higher Engineering Education QualityAs an important mechanism of education quality assurance and international mutualrecognition of engineering degrees and engineers, the establishment andimplementation of engineering education program accreditation system has a potentialimpact on higher engineering education. However, how to promote the establishmentof effective self-improvement mechanisms through program accreditation is still atopic worthy of discussion. With increasingly frequent transnational cooperation andexchange of engineering talents in the era of globalization, the engineering educationis faced with multiple challenges. Therefore, it urgently requires us to go beyond thetraditional cognition
Conference Session
Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeremy John Vaillant, University of Massachusetts, Lowell ; Christopher J. Hansen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sammy G. Shina, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
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Manufacturing
lower cost, ease of modifica-tion and the broad availability of replacement parts. In addition, the machines themselves are rel-atively easy to operate and require minimal training.This paper presents the selection and integration of desktop-scale, hobbyist CNC machines tominimize risks in an educational laboratory environment, and the integration of modern digitalfabrication CNC technology in the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts Lowell. Through the use of lower-cost desktop CNC machines, studentsdirectly interface and interact with advanced machining technology and will be able to discoverthe rewards and challenges derived from translating a design to a functional prototype. Moreo-ver, through
Conference Session
CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 6 Technical Session 4
Collection
2021 CoNECD
Authors
Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder
Tagged Topics
CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
doesn’t work best for specific settings (which will be unique for each program).The other strong SJ advocate, Sumner, was involved with a program integrating SJ into a numberof courses. He noted: Why social justice? You know, why not talk about ethics or broader social implications? The reason that we've moved to a social justice framework is because it provides engineering students with very clear guidelines and also tools for looking at engineering problem solving and problem defining. And specifically it gives them a focus on social-structural conditions and what's the root cause of inequality. That does not come through in any other course.An additional 13 of the interviewees discussed SJ more briefly. As themes within SJ
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
E. Bernard White, George Mason University
application programmers.5 The scientificprogrammers’ positions are currently filled by people trained in a scientific discipline who havetaken one or two programming courses or have learned programming through practice on thejob. Generally computer science undergraduates are capable of taking on such jobs after someadditional (or on-the-job) training in the specific scientific discipline.As the nature of computing continues to change as well the introduction of new engineeringtechnologies, the nature of businesses and there needs will continue to evolve as well. Theinter-relations among the innovate high technology institutions and enterprising businessescomprise a dynamic loop or set of chain reactions that requires that educational programs
Collection
2023 ASEE GSW
Authors
Daniel Bang; Saira Anwar; Syeda Fizza Ali; Alejandra Magana
557 Solve problems in a group during class. 548 512 Discuss concepts with classmates during class. 490 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Figure 4. Interactive instructional activity and relationship to distractionRQ2: Which unique aspects of instruction distract the students the most?For research question 2, we focused on analyzing all the items and found the important items thatcontribute to distraction when observing all instructional activities through XGBoost's featureimportance values. We then compare it with the
Conference Session
Engineering Education Research
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Stephanie Cupp; Paolo Moore; Norman Fortenberry
Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering"Table 1. Engineering Student Learning Outcomes [references shown in brackets] (number of referencesshown in parentheses)Learning Outcomes Technical SocialABET EAC Criteria 3-a (31), 3-b (27), 3-c (26), 3- 3-d (30), 3-f (19), 3-j (20), 3-h d (30), 3-e (28), 3-i (16), 3-k (28), 3-g (39) (28), 4 (19)A multidisciplinary systems perspective across [8-26] (19)breadth of engineering sciencesA familiarity with business, market-related and [8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 23,financial matters
Conference Session
Engineering and Public Policy II
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David O. Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Katie Bardaro, PayScale, Inc.
Tagged Divisions
Engineering and Public Policy
quality, internship availability, research experiences, extracurricular activities,academic counseling, professional placement, and others.At the societal level, the apportionment of tax revenues to public education is a long tradition ofdemocratic societies by which governments seek to develop human capital to induce productivework, promote social stability, and advance the quality of life. In the United States, individualstates have primary authority over their public educational systems. Here, legislatures alsoperform economic analysis regarding the needs of their constituents and the allocation ofresources across educational institutions. At the federal level, Congress seeks to provideguidance to state legislatures through incentives and
Conference Session
Software Engineering Curriculum Support
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James McDonald, Monmouth University
Tagged Divisions
Software Engineering Constituent Committee
FederalEducational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)3 which prohibits, among other things, Page 11.1384.3university employees from discussing with or providing student information to anyoneoutside the university unless the student has signed a release to allow that distribution.Many of us are also familiar with the many release forms that we are required to sign torelease our medical information beyond the health care provider’s organization. There isno specific federal law that prohibits distribution of employee information like there isfor student and patient information. However, most large employers have learned fromexperience via lawsuits and other forms of