Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Technical Session 7: Cybersecurity and Computing

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming; Andrea Burrows, University of Wyoming; Andey Robins, University of Wyoming

, and equitable workloads to increase efficiency and effectiveness (c) Solicit and incorporate feedback from, and provide constructive feedback to, team members and other stakeholders (d) Evaluate and select technological tools that can be used to collaborate on a project 3. Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems (a) Identify complex, interdisciplinary, real-word problems that can be solved com- putationally (b) Decompose complex real-world problems into manageable sub-problems that could integrate existing solutions or procedures (c) Evaluate whether it is appropriate and feasible to solve a problem computationally 4. Developing and Using Abstractions (a) Extract

Conference Session

Community-Engaged Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities in Light of COVID-19 Paper Presentations 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cijy Elizabeth Sunny, Baylor University; Kathleen Koenig, University of Cincinnati

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Community Engagement Division, Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the application of this five-step concept mappingmethodology to develop the Attitude and Persistence Towards STEM (APT-STEM) tool. Theprimary objective of this paper is to present an innovative methodology to develop scalesthrough the participatory framework by involving the voices and unique experiences of a STEMcommunity of stakeholders (e.g., students, parents, teachers, researchers, educators, andprofessionals) as part of the research process to conceptualize the constructs using bothquantitative and qualitative methods. While not the focus of this paper, we will also brieflypresent the validation of this tool for use with secondary and pre-secondary students and anupdated version for first-year engineering students in a calculus-based

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn R. Sowells, North Carolina A&T State University; Nina Exner, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Sherry F. Abernathy, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University ; Brenda S. Faison Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

members within their program of study. What made this workshop design different is the participation from each entity in the alliance and their knowledge about technology programs. The objectives for the workshops are accomplished by the following activities: 1. The students joined American Toastmasters or similar organizations which assists them with soft skills and helps them with their writing skills and public speaking. 2. Students received job training through practical lab assignments and real life applications. The students then present discoveries and are evaluated by their peers, industry, faculty, and advisory board. 3. Increase students’ technical

Conference Session

Program Level Assessment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward F. Crawley; Doris Brodeur

of Technology, and Linkoping University launched aproject to reform undergraduate engineering education.1 Sponsored in part by theWallenberg Foundation2, The CDIO Initiative has expanded to include programs in morethan eight countries on five continents. Descriptions of the project and its globalimplementation can be found at http://www.cdio.org.3The vision of the project is to provide students with an education that stresses engineeringfundamentals set in the context of Conceiving-Designing-Implementing-Operating(CDIO) real-world systems and products. This context is a generalized description of acomplete system life cycle, called in this project, Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate.The Conceive stage includes defining the need and technology

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Yousef Ismail, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Bing Guo, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Konstantinos E. Kakosimos, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Raelene Dufresne, Texas A&M University - Qatar; Nasser Alaeddine, Carnegie Mellon University - Qatar

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

: Effects calculation and risk analysis” published by CRC Press) and more than 20 papers in international peer-reviewed journals.Ms. Raelene Dufresne, Texas A&M University - Qatar Ms. Dufresne is an educator with 20 years experience in both secondary and tertiary educational insti- tutions in North America and abroad, teaching students from all over the world. A proponent of using technology in the classroom, she currently flips her classes using videos and interactive learning activities to improve student understanding, as well as to level the playing field for her freshmen mathematics- for-engineers classes at an overseas branch campus of Texas A&M University. Notably, her secondary students at the American

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Kovalchuk, Montana State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

 Engaging: writing is a key contributor to [students] sense of engagement with course material and with peers and faculty  Learned for transfer: can be transferred for later application of skills or acquisition of knowledgeIn order for writing to develop individuals it must be integrated with careful thought andplanning – not only with respect to learning outcomes, but with structure to provide studentsagency and engagement. Simply adding more writing assignments does not guarantee self-actualized students or a more valuable educational experience. Instead, “faculty who teach coursesin which meaningful writing takes place often deliberately build these qualities into their teachingand curriculum, expressing their goals and values for

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Beau R. Vezino, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, University of Arizona

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

tours 3) Become familiar with the demands and expectations of college-level courses 4) Receive credits for 3 units of required UA engineering coursework at significantly reduced tuitionPre-College, engineering programs have been shown to attract students to engineering and otherSTEM careers (11, 12, 13), therefore, the way one designs and delivers the curriculum is important.Our goal is for our teachers to offer varied, hands-on projects in their engineering classroomsthat are practical, but also community minded, artful, or even musical. The types of workengineers do in the real world is vast, so the introduction to engineering course must go beyondthe stereotypical. ENGR 102 HS presents engineering as a helping

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

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Manufacturing

, many other industries have been or are planning to introducerobots into their manufacturing processes.1 In the Pacific Northwest region several companies inaerospace, electronics, apparel, and commercial cookware have either introduced robots or ex-panded their use in recent years. As such, an introduction to robotics in the context of manufac-turing is becoming more important for students pursuing degrees in Manufacturing Engineering.There is, however, always a challenge when teaching robotics to find the correct balance betweenapplication and modeling. Many robotics courses taught in Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringDepartments have a tendency to emphasize modeling over application, but a well-prepared Man-ufacturing Engineer needs to

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

presenting the material. Inaddition to the subtle changes an instructor can make in class, a number of other options existtaking the learner-centered teaching approach to another level. The most common methods areproblem and project-based learning techniques. Both provide more open-ended types ofexperiences for students, but also require more upfront organization from the instructor.Problem-based learning exercises are generally open-ended, real-world problems worked out inteams where the instructor simply facilitates and monitors progress. Project-based learningexercises are similar, but usually include more than one task that leads to a final product, alsoworked out in teams [3]. In most cases project-based learning exercises are lengthier and

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

AC 2012-4192: SCAFFOLDING AND ASSESSING PROFESSIONAL DE-SIGN SKILLS USING AN ACTIVE-LEARNING STUDIO-STYLE CLASS-ROOMJamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University Jamie Brugnano is a Ph.D candidate in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue Uni- versity. Her doctoral research is focused on intracellular drug delivery of peptide-based therapeutics for inflammatory applications. She earned her B.S. in biology from Harvey Mudd College. Her research inter- ests include tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and effective techniques to improve biomedical engineering education. She has six peer-reviewed publications and is committed to mentoring and

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems

observations just scratch the surface. Based on our experience with online exams andour student and faculty surveys, we were able to identify at least 50 distinct advantages anddisadvantages of the two formats. For ease of comprehension, these have been grouped intosix distinct areas: material covered, handwriting vs. coding, grading, academic integrity,administration, and miscellaneous.3.1 MaterialAdvantages: Because an OBOW exam offers a more real-world environment, it comesmuch closer to the goal of authentic assessment [2], examining students on the kind of tasksthat they will do on the job. It raises the possibility of posing new kinds of questions, suchas asking students what specialized resources are necessary to accomplish a job. Providinga

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile ; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

significantobstacle to students’ comprehension and application of key concepts. To address these issues,the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in engineering classrooms has proven effective.These tools help students understand complex theories, simulate real-world scenarios, andsolve practical problems [6].From a cognitive perspective, the abstract and mathematical nature of concepts like those inApplied Statics presents significant barriers for students. Recent studies emphasize that toolssuch as ChatGPT can serve as allies in understanding complex ideas and developingproblem-solving skills [7].The integration of AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, into the educational process, has showna positive impact on the dynamic and personalized interaction

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Supporting Students at Multiple Levels

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado Boulder; Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, and the types of faculty support and othercollege resources that successful students sought out and used. Perna and colleagues (2010)studied other underrepresented students in STEM with a similar, anti-deficit approach. Theirstudy documents the benefits from, for instance, paid summer internships that help students tosecure financial resources to pay for college, and at the same time, to overcome themarginalization that students can experience in their college settings as they integrate themselvesinto the STEM professional world. These types of positive, asset-building approaches used bysuccessful students are among those that the BOLD Center implements. Thus, the anti-deficitframework provides useful guidance as we steer students towards

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 12

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Keogh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, prompted our research team to study theeffectiveness of the workshop offerings.The skill-building workshops offered at the University of Colorado can be completed outside ofclass. They are generally interactive lessons taught by qualified students or full-time instructors.Most workshops are 1 hour sessions that give students a step-by-step walkthrough of a skill orprocess like soldering or designing a part in a CAD software. Depending on the workshop, therecan be up to 30 students at one time, with most workshops having around 15 students each. Theworkshops are generally taught by a single instructor with supporting assistants in largerworkshops. If applicable, each student receives access to the machinery required for the type ofskill, such as

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Diana Fiumefreddo, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the success of the workshop and the overall objectives of the program as the engineering contentTo support the goals of the workshop, the following learning objectives for the workshop weredeveloped: ≠ Achievement of a deeper understanding of the mechanics of how the forces of loads, tension, compression, torsion, bending, and shear affect the performance of different structural shapes Specifically, sections 5.3 and 5.4 of the MA Framework and the application of sections 5.1 and 5.2 (refer to Fig. 3)2 ≠ Ability to apply the deeper understanding of mechanics to describe and explain parts of a structure ≠ Integration of educational theory with

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2 - Community Engagement without Frontiers

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Sofia Schlezak, Colorado School of Mines; Emma Chapman, Colorado School of Mines; Mateo Rojas; Jaime Elizabeth Styer, Colorado School of Mines

significantly.2.2 Research Translation in the Context of ECD-Related Engineering ProjectsAcademic research (and its constituent parts including funding agencies like NSF, peer reviewand reward systems, journals and conferences, etc.) have struggled with the notion of makingresearch applicable and useful to non-expert audiences, often positioning basic research ashaving a higher value and distance from its’ application, and ‘applied research’ as having lesservalue and often tainted by commercial or political interests of those who want to apply it [26],[27]. The idea of the “ivory tower” in the title of this paper continues to symbolize thisdistancing, often on the verge of irrelevance, of academic research from the sectors of societythat historically

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William de Kryger

expect to have second thoughts concerning their decision to participate in the trip asthe date of departure approaches. It is natural and expected, as predictable as rain in thespringtime. A second low point usually occurs the first day in country. They will arrive tired,dirty, and surrounded by strange people, sounds, sights, and smells. After a day of rest, somefood, and a good shower their new world will take on a much brighter perspective. They should,however, be encouraged by the fact that these will be passing sensations, and will be a source ofhumor as they look back after the trip. Faculty leaders must be sensitive to these dynamics, theyare very real to the students. Talk about them before they happen.All participants must be aware of

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 30

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julianne Latimer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Lynn Realff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Clara Blue Templin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Fennell, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christie Stewart, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lesley Baradel, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

both reflections,sometimes making references to course content. When referencing the goal of achieving lifebalance, one student stated in their first reflection that they wanted to “start being a moreintentional achiever tomorrow by balancing where [they] focus [their] productivity” (07, R1,Fall) and gave their motivation behind this desired balance in their second reflection: “I can remind myself that taking the time and effort to find a feasible balance is meaningful now in order to maintain that balance in the real world, especially if I have a family one day and have to take care of multiple people” (07, R2, Fall).Theme 4: Problem-Solving ProcessMany students described their critical thinking and problem-solving processes

Conference Session

PCEE Technical Session 5: STEM Teacher Instructional Moves

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benny Mart Hiwatig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Joshua Ellis, Florida International University; Mark Rouleau

increasing student interest in STEM careers to meet the increasing demands ofthe STEM workforce, researchers and policy-makers advocated for an integrated approach toSTEM education that led to curricular developments such as the Next Generation ScienceStandards (NGSS) in the United States [1], [2]. The resulting increased demand to improve STEM education around the world has led tonew and varied models of integrated STEM instruction (iSTEM) [3]. Implementation and viewsof integrated STEM differ with regard to which of the STEM disciplines should be the focus,how many of the four STEM disciplines should be present and to what degree they should eachbe emphasized, the main purpose of learning in STEM, whether other non-STEM subjectsshould be

Conference Session

Faculty Development Medley!

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mani Mina, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Arnold Neville Pears, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

-first century has seen a spiraling in the costs of university tuition.The UK and the USA are now the most expensive countries in the world in which to educateoneself (see Figure 1). Figure 1: OECD 2017/2018 Fee Data by Country [1]Recent research shows that in many instances it is a struggle for middle class families to copewith these costs. Caitlin Zaloom shows that families “make college work at any cost”, whichtransforms family life, not necessarily for the better [2]. In the US, this prompts families toconsider alternative approaches to higher education, such as community colleges. The pressurefrom students is nonetheless for university education, rather than vocational education, despitehigh fees in the hope this leads to better paid

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

Page 24.635.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Fusing Green Energy into Manufacturing Engineering Education to Cultivate Professional Success through Leadership WorkshopsThis paper describes integration of green energy and manufacturing subjects using a technology-based, real-world problem-solving-focused educational strategy in a new manufacturingengineering program. There are a number of challenges facing green energy manufacturing froman industrial perspective. For example, green energy manufacturing is a complex andtechnology-concentrated set of processes; therefore, it requires a very specialized andexperienced workforce. In this paper, four “Green Energy Manufacturing (GEM

Conference Session

Outreach and Beyond in the Chemical Engineering Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron Hempel, University of Arizona; Paul Blowers, University of Arizona; Kasi M. Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

√ √ √ √ Using Responseware √ √ √ √ 5Language and Improving the √ √ √ √Classroom ClimateTeaching Learning Strategies √ √ √ √to StudentsPracticing what the Instructor √ √ √ √PreachesPre-lecture Quizzes √ √ √Use of Learning Assistants √ √ √Use of Real-World Problems √ √ √Music in the Classroom √ √ √Student Teams √ √ √Student Teams: URM and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Sadegh Poozesh, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen S. McNeal, Auburn University ; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

; Training Foundation, 2005.13. Weisberg, H., J.A. Krosnick, and B.D. Bowen, An introduction to survey research, polling, and data analysis. 1996: Sage, London, UK.14. Molderez, I. and E. Fonseca, The efficacy of real-world experiences and service learning for fostering competences for sustainable development in higher education. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018. 172: p. 4397-4410.15. Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage.16. Pallant, J. (2020). SPSS survival manual: A step-by-step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS. McGraw-Hill Education. 13

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 2: Experiential Learning in Biomedical Engineering

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Alcock; John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

and ideas. The speeddating format was particularly valuable to sophomores and juniors. While the response of seniorstudents was largely positive, several areas for improvement were identified. The Show and Tellwill continue to serve as an important activity for peer interaction in our design curriculum.IntroductionAs design is the foundation of engineering, our Biomedical Engineering (BME) students at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison design, build, and test solutions to real-world biomedicalproblems in teams of four to six members for five semesters in the BME curriculum. In the fallsemester, teams either consist of sophomores and juniors or are composed completely of seniors.Every semester, students deliver two presentations to their

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6: Undergraduate and Faculty Research

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maysam Nezafati, Georgia Institute of Technology; Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

emphasized inentrepreneurial programs [2].Entrepreneurially-minded learning (EML) is an emergent pedagogy that emphasizes discovery,opportunity identification, and value creation. As a teaching method, it can be applied to all areasof study and has been developed by hundreds of faculty members at colleges and universitiesacross the country [3], [4]. EML can also be infused to specific fields of engineering at any levelfrom freshmen to capstone courses [5], [6]. EML relies on real-world experiences; opportunitiesto practice information literacy–accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information; expert-to-novice mentoring in the learning process [7]; and value sensitive design which results in universalvalue creation [8]. Undergraduate research (UGR

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Yiannis A. Levendis, Northeastern University

laboratory to make theexperimental results as realistic as possible. Data is taken at increasing engine speeds until theprogrammed maximum RPM is reached. Students can then graph the collected data and compareto theoretical curves. Sample experimental result are also shown in Fig. 4.The Laboratory Learning Objectives of this experiment are given below, as an example:• Instrumentation: A flow meter allows students to record real-time flowrate data.• Models: Students are comparing a theoretical model (the expected linear relationship) to a real world model. There will be observed differences in the two trend lines, and the students will be asked to identify possible sources of error.• Data Analysis: In producing the lab report, the

Conference Session

ERM: Instruction and Engagement

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Devang Patel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yi Zhu, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jin Su Lee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Alejandra Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

]. Transformative pedagogyencourages students to examine their assumptions critically, grapple with social issues, and engagein social action [14]. Specifically, the delivery of the course was grounded in the five mainprinciples of transformative Pedagogy, including (1) creating a safe environment, (2) encouragingstudents to think about their experiences, beliefs, and biases, (3) using teaching strategies thatpromote student engagement and participation such as discussions and reflections, (4) posing real-world problems that address societal inequalities; and (5) helping students implement action-oriented solutions [14]. Using transformative pedagogy as a foundation, students engaged in cycleswhere they participated in a semester-long project working as

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwadwo Amankwah-Nkyi, University of Arkansas; Sarah Hernandez, University of Arkansas; Breanna Stoesz, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

planners, engineers, andsystem operators. The survey will target students’ knowledge of the civil engineering disciplineas it relates to transportation career development. Often, students have a narrow perception ofcivil engineering in thinking that structural engineering is the only discipline. Through programssuch as the one presented in this work, the goal is to emphasize the diversity of the contentwithin civil engineering, namely transportation engineering and planning by connecting thesetopics to ongoing, real-world problems such as truck driver career challenges. A longitudinalsurvey tracking the career ambitions of the participating students would be an ideal means tocapture the impact of the activity, however, a study of that scale was

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

the cutting edge technologies including the Internet of things(IoT), additive manufacturing, and computer-aided design (CAD) through thought-provoking and unique learning materials. The knowledge they learned was unique.One participant told us that:“In these two weeks, we learned so much. The most valuable experience was howtechnology, if you want to call it the Internet of things as we have learned it, how that ischanging the world, or how it kind of controls all the things that we do on a daily basis”.Another participant reported:“I had attended a number of workshops but not an engineering workshop like this. So thiswas a huge change for me, and I really learned something that is different because youcan imagine, I have 30 years plus

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Robin Ott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

,historically capstone design courses have often been charged with supporting students’ transitionto the workforce by providing authentic industry-oriented experiences. Beginning in the late1980s, capstone courses provided a mechanism to respond to employers’ criticism about the lackof practical experience among new engineers. Now ubiquitous, these courses have a relativelycommon structure across disciplines and institutions [5, 6]. They are typically semester or year-long courses grounded in team projects; increasingly, these projects are linked to industrysponsorship and collaboration [6]. Capstone instructors see their courses as key sites forsimulating real-world engineering work, helping students synthesize learning across courses andtackle