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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hang Zhang, Jining Normal University; Xinyao Song; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

current situation of the cultivation of engineeringand technological talents’ intercultural communicative competence, summarizes thecurrent problems and reasons, and attempts to propose solutions.Key words: intercultural communicative competence; engineering and technologicaltalent; “Belt and Road” initiative; China1. IntroductionThe “Belt and Road” initiative① is a major initiative and strategic idea for China tobase on its own strengths and look to the world, actively plan a panoramic opening up,tap the ancient spirit of the Chinese Silk Road, and actively assume the responsibilityof a country with great power. With the continuous promotion of the “Belt and Road”initiative, China’s economic, political, cultural and other cooperation with

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, Kant et al. (2018) used pre-and post-activity surveys alongside focus groups to evaluate the impact of culturally responsive STEAMactivities on Native American girls. Their mixed-methods approach allowed them to quantify changes instudent attitudes toward STEM while capturing rich, qualitative insights into how these activitiesinfluence students' cultural pride and engagement. Finally, some studies incorporated action researchmethodologies, where researchers collaborated with educators and community members to implement andevaluate interventions in real-world settings. Foss et al. (2024) described an art and engineering outreachprogram that used participatory action research to engage students from diverse backgrounds. Thisapproach ensured

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Priya Nandram, University of Ottawa; Jason A. Foster P.Eng., University of Ottawa

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

procedure [108]. These studies demonstrate the growing use of both physical and virtual clinical simulationsin biomedical engineering education, emphasizing the importance of immersive learningexperiences in preparing students for real-world clinical challenges. 3.6.8. Pharmaceuticals Kaste et al. utilized Python simulations to teach metabolic modeling to a group of sevengraduate students. Their study found a significant improvement in students’ perceivedunderstanding of metabolic modeling; however, students reported no significant change in theirconfidence in applying these techniques to research [109]. Similarly, Allen et al. developedmodeling software designed to support computer-aided drug design education, providing

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Research, Innovation and Careers

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Annie Laurie Myers, Broward College; Dana Hamadeh, Palm Beach State College; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

BOG, National Science Foundation, Florida Power and Lights (FPL), Broward County School district and several other sources. His recent research works related to alternative energy applications includes Maxi- mum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for Solar Systems, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) and battery technology to transportation technology. In addition, he has conducted research on the ap- plications of soft computing methodologies to industrial processes including, desalination processes, oil refineries, fuzzy control of jet engines, and fuzzy controllers for car engines. Dr. Zilouchian has published one book, and over 143 book chapters, scholarly journal papers, and refereed conference proceedings. He

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Special Topics

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Ayre; Julie Mills

program.This paper is written for academic advocates of quality, equity and diversity. It summarises thedevelopment of the various meanings of the term ‘inclusive curriculum’ in Australian andAmerican literature for the purpose of disseminating and promoting the concept amongstengineering colleagues. It also uses the progressive nature of the various understandings of theconcept to make practical suggestions for introducing and consolidating an inclusive engineeringcurriculum at several levels. Although the case study presented in this paper is located within anAustralian university, the need for inclusivity within engineering curricula is relevant worldwideand the techniques and strategies described are readily applicable for use in other

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WIED: Medley

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Alana Christine Snelling

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Women in Engineering

learned leads to improvedstudent performance. The report also points to research suggesting that the inclusion of real-world applications in coursework increases the retention of female students and calls for changesto the tenure, promotion, and mentoring systems in place at universities in the United States.5Other researchers and educators have suggested a third explanation for the continuedunderrepresentation of women in STEM fields: the content and application of STEM knowledge.For example, these researchers have pointed to findings from the international questionnaire-based Relevance of Science Education (ROSE) study. In England, for example, the ROSE Studyhas shown that while both sexes have relatively similar levels of interest in science

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E. Canney

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

commented on the role that real-world experience in engineering industry settingscan play in ESI education. This included the industry experience of both instructors and students(via co-ops or in a graduate level course). For example, “I really like that they use industryveterans, but this may not be possible at all schools….”; also, “Major (minor) 'con' is the needfor previous industry experience, on the students' and instructor's parts, to have the mostbeneficial impact on ethics education.”There were also comments that related to concerns with class-size, such as whether the teachingmethods could be used in classes with larger numbers of students. It appeared that some ratersdown-graded ESI teaching examples that were applied in small class

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Charles James Larkin, Trinity College Dublin; Shaen Corbet, Dublin City University

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Engineering and Public Policy

of education [31] since personaldevelopment also addresses “being”, “agency” and “identity”; terms which are also oftenconfused. Without wanting to become someone else (ambition and or identity) there is nopurpose to the pursuit of knowledge and skill. “Becoming” is how we gain the experiencefrom which wisdom as it is commonly understood is derived through self-reflection. 2Academic courses tend to emphasise knowledge at the expense of as skill and rarely directlyaddress being [31].Yet knowledge, skill, and a sense of identity and agency are of little use in a world in whichrapid changes give knowledge and skill finite lifetimes. Thus a more important question maybe how does an educational organization ensure that graduating students are

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Steffensen, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

tutorials. The competitive character of the role-play contributes to enhancing the motivation. • Students feel comfortable in interdisciplinary groups which further facilitates the “correct” application of strategic empathy as a group. Synergies are easy to put into effect and the group work is seen as a positive learning atmosphere. • The set time schedule with interruptions for new information given is crucial. This gives an impression of time restrictions and symbolizes the stress which is given in the real- world situation of an engineer’s working environment. • The teacher has the task to transfer the role-play experiences into the overall framework of the

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Special Session: Engineering Leadership—The Courage to Change

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marnie Jamieson, University of Alberta; John R. Donald P.Eng., University of Guelph

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Education, 2024 Examining Cultural Elements to Enable Change in Engineering Education American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2024.1. IntroductionThe future of engineering education requires engineering faculty, schools and programs to enactchange in the curriculum to respond to the complex challenges in our world today and torecognize the socio-enviro-technical nature of engineering practice. Engineering leadershipeducation is premised on the principle that developing strong leadership competencies isessential to effectively and appropriately enable the contextual application of the traditionaltechnical competencies that are often the primary focus of undergraduate engineering programs.In our 2023

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #49053Toward a Health Equity Spine Across Biomedical Engineering Curriculum:A Faculty-Led Collaborative Autoethnography Exploring Lessons LearnedDr. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Ashley Taylor (she/her) is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech. Her teaching and research focus on mobilizing engineering students to solve pressing real-world challenges through community-based participatory approaches. Taylor has partnered alongside communities in rural Appalachia, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Anna Zilberberg; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sean Mcvay, James Madison Univeristy

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Educational Research and Methods

). Nonetheless, several themes were common across these two contexts. Specifically, Civic Responsibility Learned in Applied Context was the most prominent theme for both curricular and extracurricular use of LTS. This observation reveals that, regardless of the context in which LTS occurs (curricular or extracurricular)it provides an authentic, real-world learning environment in which students learn social justice and civic responsibility. According to one participant, curricular-based LTS allows “students to better understand that good engineering solutions in the real world are not strictly technical”. Another participant said the following about extracurricular LTS: “This generation of students is very service-oriented and this gives them an

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Sociotechnical Systems in Practice

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Korte, The George Washington University; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University ; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

building themselves or managed teams/crews of othersassigned to doing the work. Designs were also carefully produced within narrow constraints offederal, regional, and/or state regulations, as well as the constraints from the organization forsafety, feasibility, and performance. Maintaining the order of the industry was the overridingobjective of the work of these engineers [12].Developing knowledge and appreciation of the complexities of engineering work as practiced inengineering organizations is one of the important competencies supporting successful transitionsof students from school to work [21]. The findings of this study can help educators and studentsdevelop their knowledge and understanding real-world applications of many of the concepts

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Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Alex Phan, University of California, San Diego; Carolyn Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, University of California, San Diego

goal, oral exams were implemented in six differentengineering courses (four unique courses) from two disciplines, Mechanical engineering andElectrical engineering. Student perception data were collected through carefully designedanonymous quantitative and qualitative survey questions. Results from the data analysis ofstudents’ perspectives identify benefits and areas for improvement of different oral examconfigurations. The results suggest that overall, students consider oral exams to have positivelycontributed to their learning in many aspects, such as improving technical communication skills,increasing motivation to learn, improving academic integrity, helping with the conceptualunderstanding of the subject matter, and receiving real-time

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Engineering Ethics Division: Computing, Technology, and AI

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Odle, Hope College; Kate Finley, Hope College; Victoria Longfield, Hope College

learned that robots are typically used for the3Ds: dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks. Connecting these ideas with those presented in Benjamin’swork [25], students also learned that robots represent a way to discuss dehumanization- they canbe controlled and are considered disposable. For further discussion, students were asked thefollowing: ● How were the miners controlled by the company? ● How were the miners dehumanized by the company? ● How did the company treat the miners as if they were disposable? ● How did the company and the suits treat the miners when their oxygen levels reached critically low levels?Additional real-world engineering examples from Benjamin’s work [25] were discussed, toprovide students with a

Conference Session

Engineering and Society

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Rebekah Oulton P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Amro El Badawy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Conference Submission

engineering principles to Civil Engineering practice analyze and solve real-world engineering 2. Communicate and collaborate effectively with challenges industry professionals, decision-makers and 2. Communicate effectively, both orally and in community members writing, and collaborate successfully in teams 3. Work in an ethical and professional manner to 3. Address the ethical, societal, and global issues positively impact society and the environment encountered in environmental engineering in a regional, national and global context 4. Think independently

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International Division Technical Session 1: Looking at Study Abroad through an enhanced lens

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meredith Blumthal; Luis Rodriguez; James Stubbins, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gretchen Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Dawn Owens, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

engagement ofstudents without requiring travel abroad. The term COIL, developed by the State Universities ofNew York (SUNY) system, is an approach that brings students and professors together across theglobe to learn and to collaborate as an integral part of their class experience (What is COIL,2021). The COIL pedagogical model connects professors and students around the world in anonline learning environment to explore subjects, themes, issues, and ideas in a project-basedlearning experience. Digital technology plays an important role in linking students and facultyfrom different countries together (De Castro et al., 2019). At its core, COIL is a collaborativeproject-based global learning experience in which instructors and other collaborators

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Lukas Eckstein, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Benjamin Gahleitner, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Mario Gasparic, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Moritz Reisenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Sascha Savoric, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, HM&S IT Consulting; Alexander Tretton

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Engineering Physics and Physics

-degree-of-freedomsystems and of a two-dimensional array of coupled oscillators. These projects are based on theidea of educating our students in the STEM disciplines ‒ essentially in physics, mathematicsand computer programming ‒ in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than onlyteaching the mentioned disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, our student researchprojects integrate them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications[5].The course Information Systems and Programming in the second semester of our AutomotiveEngineering bachelor's degree program forms the basis of the kind of undergraduate researchprojects our students are working on. In this course the programming language C# isintroduced, an

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Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

appropriate, video clips have been incorporated intothe lessons, and demonstrations to reinforce principles such as non-Newtonian fluidcharacteristics or the concept of a vacuum. Diagrams are regularly sketched and imagesprojected that are not only pertinent to solving a particular problem at hand but that alsodemonstrate how a principle may apply to the real world. For example, when explaining theconcept of pressure head, in addition to solving problems related to manometry both as a classand within small groups, the class discussed how manometry is used in measuring bloodpressure. One could actually take this one step further and bring a blood pressure cuff into theclassroom to demonstrate its principles to the students.In addition to developing

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Focus on High School Girls in Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Porche, Wellesley Center for Women; Jennifer Grossman, Wellesley Center for Women; Anne Noonan, Salem State College; Peter Wong, Tufts University

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Women in Engineering

may find one girl who’s like, ‘Yes!’- I mean there might be one.” In the final theme, Key Informants highlighted specific ways of engaging girls in STEM Page 13.827.12that speak to their interests better than do traditional ways of “pitching” STEM areas. Theycommented on girls’ interests in real-world problem solving that has the potential to benefitsociety, and the mis-match of this emphasis with traditional messages about engineering. Theneed to change the language related to gender and engineering was discussed: “…we startedtalking about ‘women are perfect for engineering.’ It’s like, because there’s all this teamworkand you’re

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Elementary Students: Computational Thinking, Reasoning, and Troubleshooting

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth Suazo-Flores; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

-Flores Elizabeth Suazo-Flores is a post-doctoral research associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University. Dr. Suazo’s central work is on exploring learners’ integration of different types of knowledge when working on tasks. Following Dewey’s (1938) theory of experience and Schwab’s (1969, 1983) conceptualization of curriculum, Dr. Suazo explored the concept of personal practical knowledge (Elbaz, 1981) with an eighth grade mathematics teacher. This construct encapsulates different ways of knowing that teachers refer to when interacting with their students. She has also explored K-12 learn- ers’ experiences working on STEM units and tasks involving real-world contexts. For example, as part

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NGSS & Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Smith Brooks, University of Texas at Austin; Todd L. Hutner, University of Texas at Austin; Victor Sampson, University of Texas at Austin; Lawrence Chu, University of Texas at Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Stephanie Rivale, University of Texas at Austin; Christina L. Baze, University of Texas at Austin

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Pre-College Engineering Education

learning. First, learnersshould have multiple opportunities to integrate and use disciplinary core ideas, crosscuttingconcepts, engineering practices, and literacy skills to develop solutions to real world problemsusing engineering and science concepts. Second, students should have opportunities to discoverscientific and mathematical principles required in design and provide evidence-based feedbackusing these ideas. Third, students must learn the value of reflection and feedback as a way toimprove a solution and the process by which they arrive at the solution, including how theydesign, test, and share potential ideas. As students move through the learning process, they areable to develop an understanding of what makes certain practices more

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CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katelyn Elizabeth Gunderson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology ; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Jamie Ladge; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

two reasons. First, studentswere able to draw on experiences from a real world working environment while makingconnections to the lessons taught in the classroom and vice versa. Secondly, the GPArequirement to remain active in the cooperative education program at this organization acted tomotivate these students to remain diligent in their studies. This was demonstrated in Pathways Iwhich showed that initially a high GPA led to elevated academic self-efficacy which in turn hada further subsequent effect on GPA. In effect, GPA and academic self-efficacy were self-sustaining and bidirectional. However, a single subject noted that academic drive was strongestbefore his first co-op assignment because he knew he needed to be competitive against

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone and Collaborative Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

development, including framing theproblem, human-centered design research methods in a clinical environment, and ideation. Thesecond semester focuses on development of design criteria, concept refinement, receivingevaluative feedback from the various stakeholders (clinicians, client, end-users), and prototyping.The IMPD course challenges students to understand the “fuzzy front end” of design, verify theyare developing solutions that will satisfy an unmet need, and experience the iterative nature ofengineering design. This opportunity to work on a “real-world” problem in an interdisciplinaryteam presents challenges that include both logistic and pedagogical. In the third year offeringthis alternative to the more traditional bioengineering senior

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Career Decisions and Faculty Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rohini N. Abhyankar, Arizona State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

I'm in a position where I can … financially afford it right out of college, he recommended that I do that, so that's definitely a priority to me. (Student ID 3338)Socializers from the work world are experienced and, thus, able to offer real life, real time adviceto students. Students seem to find this advice from work socializers valuable and take the adviceseriously, as mentioned by the following participant. I think going to see the SWE Conference in Philadelphia, not only attending the career fair there, but also some of the sessions and just talking to other women in engineering. I think there were … 15,000 women in engineering at that conference. Just learning what they do, what they like about their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Student Thought

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Erika A. Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Javiera Espinoza von Bischhoffshausen, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

complex relationships between technical components of a given problem. Integratingsystems thinking literature from engineering and other disciplines, we seek to define and bettercharacterize a more comprehensive systems thinking that includes both these technicalinterrelationships as well as relationships with relevant contextual considerations, includingstakeholder perspectives, economic constraints, temporal considerations, and the immediate andbroader social context in which an engineering solution may be deployed. Drawing on a smallsubset of cases from our team’s larger study in which we interviewed engineering students andprofessionals about their experiences solving problems that may require systems thinking, weprovide real-world examples

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Design: Content and Context

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Melnyk, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

learned in their previous course work. The capstone projectrequires students to design, build, and test a prototype that satisfies a real-world customer needor qualifies for a competition sponsored by an engineering professional society. The capstonecourse director, a faculty member responsible for course administration and coordination amongcourse instructors, solicits proposed projects from mechanical engineering faculty members.Once projects with associated funding are finalized, students submit a rank-ordered projectpreference list. The course director assigns students to projects based on their preferences andany special needs by the projects. Faculty members serve as project advisors and projectcommittee members. Faculty advisors for many

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago R. Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

practices to obtain information that a student has indeed achieved alearning outcome. Global Technical Global Professional Global Social The ability to apply familiar The ability to analyze The ability to be cross- concepts to unfamiliar, real- problems from a different culturally adaptable/flexible. world problems. cultural frame of reference. The ability to use design tools The ability to communicate The ability to contribute on a to solve engineering problems.professionally in a culturally culturally diverse team. appropriate manner.Table 1. Global Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

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Mathematics in the Transition

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Robinson; Demetris Geddis; Adam Austin; Donna Llewellyn; Marion Usselman

, and Computing (CEISMC) Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstractThere is a growing awareness among educators that engineering can enhance the K-12curriculum by providing “real world” scenarios that help develop problem-solving skills instudents. This paper presents activities designed to incorporate engineering concepts into highschool mathematics education. Three graduate students of Georgia Tech’s Student and TeacherEnhancement Partnership (STEP) program directly assisted high school mathematics teachers todevelop hands-on approaches for algebra and trigonometry classes. These laboratory activitieswere incorporated into the normal lesson plan. Both the high school

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Spencer, University of Virginia; Megan Ryals, University of Virginia; Gianluca Guadagni, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

Students' Performance and Beliefs about MathematicsInquiry-oriented (IO) instruction is one of many inductive teaching approaches that relies heavilyon active student learning. However, there are key features that distinguish IO instruction fromactive learning in other classrooms. Traditionally, if students actively participate in a universitymathematics class, it is after an instructor has presented key concepts and procedures. That is,their engagement is that of practice. In an IO classroom, however, students are expected toreinvent mathematics in their quest to solve real-world problems [1]. Therefore, the applicationsprecede and motivate, rather than follow, the theory.In an IO course, students are presented with novel problems; they are not