Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobias Rossmann, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

small technical issues escalated into catastrophic mission ending failures(including Apollo 13 and Thresher submarine incidents). Since the Apollo 13 story is wellknown due to the movie, the lecture for this topic sought to weave several elements togetherwhich created a coherent story about a single issue: the transport of pure oxygen. Short technicalhistories were given behind the Apollo 1 fire, the Apollo 13 cryogenic tank failure, and theValuejet 592 crash due to O2 canisters. The issue was then brought to further relevance byquickly examining modern oxygen transport events (2-3 significant issues reported every year tothe National Transportation Safety Board) and extending the discussion to the use andtransportation of Lithium batteries

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Marina Bograd, MassBay Community College; Chitra Javdekar, Mass Bay Community College

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

 interest, empowers them making them intrinsically motivated to work on the project above and beyond the minimum requirement.  In this case, the project selection was primarily made by the students and was based on their general interests, personal experiences, and background.  All three students were interested in workplace safety and had relevant experiences in various settings including a restaurant and a semiconductor manufacturer.  Once the project was selected, the team came‐up with a work plan and scheduled the following:  1. A time to visit the company  2. Weekly in‐person meetings that worked with everyone’s schedules  3. A check‐in schedule with the company advisor  The off‐site team decided that each student intern would work

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

representation of women among first year engineering students, it pales in comparison tooverall representation of women students in four year institutions, which reached 57% in 2014.Clearly, work to increase gender diversity in engineering must continue (Pryor, Hurtado, Saenz,Santos & Korn 2007; National Research Council, 2006).The paucity of women in engineering is particularly evident at technical institutions where moststudents major in a STEM discipline. As such, these institutions face a significant genderdisparity in their student populations. For example, at the university where this research wasconducted, approximately 96% of undergraduates are working toward degrees in engineering,the natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simeon Ntafos, University of Texas, Dallas

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College Industry Partnerships

Engineering Education, 2017An Evaluation of Two Industry-Defined Senior Design Project ProgramsIntroduction.Engineering curricula typically include a capstone senior design class in which students engagein a realistic team project that aims to integrate knowledge gained in previous classes andsimulates real workplace conditions. We report on the experience at a large EngineeringSchool with two distinct industry-defined senior design project programs, one initiated in 2005for Software Engineering majors (SE Design) and the other in 2009 for all the other majors in theSchool (UTDesign). In both programs participating company sponsors provide the project, ownany intellectual property that derives from it, contribute an employee from their technical

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edgar C. Clausen, University of Arkansas; Carol Schubert Gattis, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

are targeted at multiple cohorts such as juniors/seniors. Sessions vary in length from1 to 4 hours, with most lasting 1 hour. The sessions are organized either in a seminar-likefashion, workshop or panel discussion. Table 2 describes each professional developmentactivity, the topic of discussion, targeted group and includes an overview of the subject matter. Page 24.532.5 Table 2 – Professional Development ActivitiesResume Writing and Job Search Skills (Sophomore and Senior)Students participate in a career-oriented workshop which covers the skills needed to land co-ops, internships andfull-time employment in

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana D Morris, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Farzad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

., Hurst-Kennedy, J., Barrera, A., Talley, J., Javazon, E., Diaz, M. andAnzovino, M.E., 2021. The effect of specifications grading on students’ learning and attitudes inan undergraduate-level cell biology course. Journal of Microbiology & BiologyEducation, 22(3), pp.e00200-21.[10] Usher, E.L. and Pajares, F., 2009. Sources of self-efficacy in mathematics: A validationstudy. Contemporary educational psychology, 34(1), pp.89-101.[11] Dweck, C.S., 2006. Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random house.[12] Taylor, J. and Deane, F.P., 2002. Development of a short form of the Test AnxietyInventory (TAI). The Journal of general psychology, 129(2), pp.127-136.

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suddhasvatta Das; Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

course. Two courses utilized a typical approach, teaching agile development competenciesin a project-centric course. A third course extended this form of learning with additional criticalinquiry activities to elevate internalization of agile principles and develop an agile mindset. Acustom survey was employed and analyzed the results using standard descriptive and inferentialstatistics to investigate the outcomes.IntroductionWorking in an agile setting demands more than just pure software engineering skills. These skillsare non-technical and social, often related to communication, collaboration, and understanding ofthe broader goal of the business [1][2]. These skills are often scarce among software engineers,and that is why roles such as Scrum

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University; Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Sara C. Kern, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

tounderstand how different types of engineering literature can be used to discover the backgroundand current trends in a topic of choice, learn how to find relevant standards, technical reports,and patents in their field using both library and real-world resources, and how to properly citewhat they find in their own final reports. Students will have already been through the first-yearseminar session and will be expected to already know the topics that were discussed then. Thelesson emphasizes the following aspects of the INCLUSIVE ADDIE framework: • Needs – models and encourages discovery, student led-learning, and communicating findings. • Context – the capstone-level course revolves around completing a project (either in groups

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Carpenter, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

available from UB Libraries. We would also like toensure the asynchronous Nearpod sent to absent students can be as effective as the in-personsession.Our goal is to create a meaningful one-shot instruction session for transfer students inengineering, to help acclimate them to our campus and ensure they are aware of the librariansand the resources available to help them as they continue their academic careers.References[1] S. Dauterive, J. Bourgeois, and S. Simms, "How little is too little? An examination of information literacy instruction duration for freshmen," Journal of Information Literacy, Article vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 204-219, 2017, doi: 10.11645/11.1.2161.[2] N. Fawley, A. Marshall, and M. Robison, "Successful Landings: The

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Materials Division (MATS)

sources such as journal articles, the news media, and materials handbooksfor data graphics (generally, x-y scatter graphs and tables) that help to explain materialsconcepts. A key purpose of a well-designed graphic is to help the reader compare large sets ofdata in a compact space and in a short amount of time, helping the reader understandrelationships between variables (including uncertainty and scatter). Unfortunately, many datagraphics in the materials field are not easy for undergraduates to read. It's difficult enough forstudents to learn new MS&E concepts without facing unnecessary barriers to learning such aspoorly-designed data graphics.Many data graphics in handbooks, textbooks, and the media show curves with no datapoints

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Technical Session 1: Library Services

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leena Lalwani, University of Michigan; Nancy Allee, University of Michigan

, emphasizing the importance of liaison library services [1, 5, 6, 8, and 9].Church-Duran references the value-add of liaison librarians in partnering, innovating, anddeveloping distinctive library services [5]. Creelman et al. state that “constant change andadaptation” are part of the role of liaison librarians [6]. Allee et al. and Eskridge also callattention to the centrality of liaison roles in building academic partnerships [1, 9]. Eskridgeasserts that “positive relationships are the primary deliverable for liaison librarians, meaning thatthe nuances of building positive relationships – the personality traits and interpersonal dexteritycalled “soft skills” – are some of the most important parts of the job” [9].HS-STEM and Research Division

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eli Tilevich, Virginia Tech; Simin Hall, Virginia Tech; Peeratham Techapalokul, Virginia Tech

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Software Engineering Division

discuss the tutorial’s key design principles and affirm their efficacy based on theobserved learning experiences. The obtained insights can inform curricular interventions that in-troduce introductory students to code quality and its disciplined improvement practices.1 IntroductionThe CS Education research literature has established the importance of teaching software qualityas part of the CS curriculum 1,2,3,4 . However, it remains subject to considerable debate whether thetopic of software quality is appropriate for introductory learners. Some computing educators arguethat promoting disciplined programming practices is incongruent with the guiding principles ofConstructivism, the educational philosophy centered around unconstrained

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest

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College Industry Partnerships

cloud-baseddatabase, the user session had to be authenticated using the OAuth 2.0 user authentication servicewhich is an open standard for token-based authentication and authorization on the Internet.Additionally, technical and user documentation was to be prepared. The technologies to be usedwere also included along with the requirement of delivering a working app in a four-monthtimeframe. The student was first asked to plan the project using Microsoft Project. Thisrequired the student to do a preliminary design of the system and create estimates for each sub-deliverable item in a work breakdown structure. The work breakdown structure wasimplemented in Microsoft Project to determine if the work could be accomplished in a four-month timeframe

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chao Chen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Zesheng Chen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Software Engineering Division

onlycourse-related resources in a dedicated web space, but also the use of tools such as discussingboard to communicate with the instructor and other students outside of class instruction time. Incourses where collaborative learning is essential, the communication among team members alsoplays an important role in student engagement and learning.To promote better communication in class instruction in computer science and computerengineering disciplines, three aspects are especially desirable: (1) Prompt communication. Forexample, in a class exercise, if a student comes up with a good solution for codingimplementation, it is desired that the student can share the example with the instructor and otherstudents in a simple and quick way. (2) Group

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Jeffrey M. Catchmark, Pennsylvania State University; Eduardo Mendieta; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Ethics

eliminate ethics related contents in their courses. Table 2-Coverage of Ethics in the Current BE Curriculum  Courses Ethics Teaching Assignments Objectives Strengths ChallengesCourse 1 Used to have 2 lectures to Students write Case studies Tension between watch and discuss ethics about and orally allow for covering ethics and related videos. Removed present an conversations. technical contents. due to time pressure. ethical analysis.Course 2 3 brief discussions of Ethical Students are The

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Anderberg, New York University; Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Mikolaj Wilk, New York University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

in anthropology from Dickinson College.Dr. Matthew Frenkel, New York UniversityMr. Mikolaj Wilk, New York University Engineering Reference Associate at Bern Dibner Library c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Project Shhh! A library design contest for engineering studentsBackground Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology is an academic engineering librarysupporting the teaching and research needs of the faculty and student body of the New YorkUniversity Tandon School of Engineering. Tandon maintains a student population of about5,000 students, with roughly an even distribution between undergraduate and graduate students[1]. Located in Brooklyn, New York, Dibner Library is in an urban

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois

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New Engineering Educators

from the model in Buskit et al.:1. A pre-observation meeting with the Collins Scholar and two observers.2. The observation itself, often videotaped.3. Observer debriefing: The two observers discuss and write up a summary of their findings.4. Self-reflection: The Collins Scholar is invited to watch the video, and writes a self- Page 26.789.2 analysis of the class session.5. A post-observation meeting to discuss the class observed, the participants’ impressions, and strategies for continued improvement.The findings from Brinko’s review of the literature on the effectiveness of peer feedback haveframed and guided the way we train our observers

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Mayer Jr., U.S. Naval Academy; Angela Schedel, U.S. Naval Academy

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

Habitat Design Challenge: Teaching Engineering Design in a Multidisciplinary Role-Play ScenarioAbstractWithin the ocean engineering program at the U.S. Naval Academy, formal design instruction isprovided in our introductory design course, EN461, a precursor to capstone design. A usefulinstructional module towards this purpose is the Hex-Oid Habitat Design Challenge that providesstudents with a multidisciplinary design-team experience involving multiple phases of the designprocess and an opportunity to refine technical communication skills both within and external tothe design team. Working in teams of 4-6, each team member is assigned a distinct role, e.g.,Architect, Buoyancy Engineer, Foundation Engineer, etc., and each is

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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New Engineering Educators

implementation of the innovationsin subsequent semesters. Funding runs through 2016 and the budget includes all the facultymembers from the School of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, andMechanical engineering programs). It also includes the physics faculty that are responsible forthe Physics I and II courses that are required for all engineering students. A total of 35 facultymembers will participate by 2016 at a rate of seven faculty members per summer session. The time distribution during the SFIP in June is provided in Figure 1. Figure 1: Time distribution during the summer program (month of June) The first week starts with an on-site visit by the second author to provide workshops onthe following topics

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, andidentifying unexpected opportunities to create value. The Kern Entrepreneurial EngineeringNetwork (KEEN) defines curiosity, connections and creating value as three core components ofan entrepreneurial mindset. These 3Cs coupled with associated engineering skills forms KEEN’sentrepreneurial mindset framework. An entrepreneurial mindset enables engineers to developsound technical solutions that address customer needs, are feasible from a business perspective,and have societal benefit.The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven is working to develop anentrepreneurial mindset in its engineering students through a four-faceted framework based onKEEN’s constructs that includes: 1) developing an entrepreneurial mindset amongst

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele J. Grimm, State University of New York at Albany; Roza Vaez Ghaemi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Elizabeth Mays, University of Michigan

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

engagement data from the coded reports as well as their access pattern.Conclusion: The results of this project continue to show that the forensic biomechanics challenge problemusing the IDEAL framework improves students’ learning through increased engagement.Key words: Gamification, Active learning, Students’ engagement, Forensic biomechanicsIntroductionActive learning has been shown to improve student engagement levels and, consequently, enhance theirlearning through increased motivation and positive attitude toward the technical content [1]. Carefulimplementation of active learning strategies, such as problem-based learning [2,3] and semi-structureddesign projects [4], increases participation and students’ ownership of their learning, helping to

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siddhant Sanjay Joshi, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Preeti Mukherjee, Purdue University; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University; James C Davis, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

(Figure 3) are close byand consistent (ranging from 2.6 to 3). Further, most of the teams from the three groups havescored a 2 or 3 on their STRIDE modeling and threat analysis phases. In some cases, studentteams have scored zero on STRIDE properties because they did not discuss components andaffected security properties associated with components that might be susceptible to the threats.For scores associated with the systems thinking performance of students (Figure 4), we observethat Fall 2021 and Spring 2023 students demonstrated beginner to intermediate level (withaverage scores generally between 1.20 and 1.60 and most scores being either 1 or 2) systemsthinking while developing their threat models. Observing the Fall 2023 students, we realize

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University; Stefan C. Christov, Quinnipiac University

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Software Engineering Division

project.4.5 Project Assignments and AssessmentThe first five course project assignments are focused on technical tasks to prepare teams for thecode maintenance during the subsequent Scrum cycles. (Table 1 shows the purpose of eachcourse project assignment.) The assignments consist of a task description, deliverables, technicaland communication skills learning objectives, and technical and communication skills rubrics.For each of the first five assignments teams submit a written report and give a short presentationthat summarizes key results from the written report. Each assignment is distributed on Mondaywith a discussion of the learning objectives and rubrics. Two or three examples of gradedstudent work from prior course iterations provides

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

(ESI), encompassing both microethics and macroethics [1-3]. Oneapproach that might increase the amount and quality of ESI education in engineering is toidentify and promote “exemplars”. These models of ESI education can help current ethicseducators to improve their teaching and/or assessment practices, as well as inspire others tointegrate ESI education into their courses. This approach has been taken by the NationalAcademy of Engineering (NAE) which recently published a compendium of 25 “exemplaryeducation activities and programs” [4]. These were selected from among 44 submissions that“connected ethics to technical engineering content” and included assessment. A variety ofselection criteria were considered, including demonstrated impact on

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ann Gelles, Utah State University; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Marialuisa Di Stefano, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

in a situation where he's probably running into some stuff that he's then legally obligated to report. Although that's, I guess, technically more legal than ethical but it's legal because it's ethical. (Lindsay, Graduate Student, Interview #1, Line 501)Some participants even mentioned the lack of specific rules that govern mentoring researchrelationships at an institution as a source of confusion as to what was ethical. In a memberchecking session where participants were asked to comment on their institutional policies thatrelate to research or graduate students, they reported a lack of policies that governed conductwithin research relationships and how mentoring was left out of faculty and student handbooks.Specifically

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Software Engineering Division

reflections written by four students working on the same web application. Three themeswith four subthemes emerged from the data 1) how students perceived learning a) technical and b) professional skills, 2) how students perceived they were accomplishing project goals, and 3) the perceived relationship they had with the community partner a) the impact of their project and b) the impact of the community on themselves.This section will focus on unpacking each theme with supported quoted evidence from thereflections.Theme 1: Learning The first theme that emerged involved the perceived knowledge the students were acquiring.The knowledge ranged from technical software skills they learned in order to contribute

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Laura Ann Gelles, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Marialuisa Di Stefano, Utah State University; Buffy Smith, University of St. Thomas; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Anne Therese Hunt, Hunt Consulting Associates; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Gery W. Ryan, Pardee RAND Graduate School in Policy Analysis

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, integrating sustainability and professional ethics into the engineering curriculum, and communication of science and engineering concepts to non-technical audiences.Dr. Marialuisa Di Stefano, Utah State University Marialuisa Di Stefano is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Utah State University, advancing research projects on bilingual education in New England and in Puerto Rico. She is an education researcher and advocates for historically marginalized groups in elementary education. Her research interest lies in bridging perspectives between transnational civic education, bilingual education, and STEM education, and how such intersections may lead to a more equitable education system. During the last 5 years, she worked

Conference Session

Engineering Design for Elementary Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Oliva, Corteva Agriscience; Diane Spence

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

questions were designed togage how much impact the sessions have had regarding knowledge of and attitudes toward theengineering profession. Both objective and subjective question forms were utilized.MotivationWriting on Dartmouth College’s achievement of awarding more than half of its undergraduateengineering degrees in Spring 2016 to women, Dean of Engineering Joseph Helble stated “Weneed to educate increasing numbers of talented and creative engineers, drawn from all corners ofsociety” [1]. That is absolutely true. To reach those far corners, recruitment of diverseengineering candidates cannot happen just during freshman year of college, or even during highschool. Many researchers have demonstrated that perceptions of technical careers in general

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Real-World Case Studies & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University; Ric Williams; Keith Williamson, East Carolina University; Geoffrey Dieck, East Carolina University; Steve McLawhorn, East Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

attractingand retaining engineering talent with a range of specialties in narrowly defined fields. “Instead ofthe traditional engineering disciplines, these operations require engineering generalists with astrong theoretical background, broad knowledge in a range of areas, and specific skills inproblem solving to give them a sound but flexible base for managing and implementingtechnology change and operations.”1 East Carolina University initiated a bachelor’s degreeprogram in general engineering (BSE) to fill this requirement. The BSE curriculum isimplemented “through a concept and program identified as the Integrated CollaborativeEngineering Educational Environment, or ICE3 (pronounced “ice cube”). The ICE3 program…emphasizes a broad but highly

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayanna Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology; Eva Graham, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Engineering Technology

thatby providing undergraduate students the ability to understand the linkage between theory andreal-world applications, it increases their motivation to remain in a STEM-related major.Discussion on the approach is presented in this paper and validated through implementation witha pilot student population to provide supportive evidence of the observed benefits.1. IntroductionAn essential element of NASA’s education mission to inspire the next generation of explorers,requires that the public is engaged through the implementation of innovative approaches such asinformal and formal education methods, science outreach, and research development efforts.1One of the direct outcomes of this focus is to contribute to the nation’s educational goals