Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

effortshould be spent to attract students from other majors. Providing non-engineering college studentswith the opportunities to engage in authentic and interdisciplinary engineering projects similar toSEI may also show positive impact. The belief that engineering students should be good atmathematics, science, and other technical skills, but not necessarily in social interaction,creativity, complex problem solving, and effective communication, portrays a misleading pictureof engineering. The interdisciplinary and challenge based characteristics of engineering can beconveyed to all students in their early college education. Future research may focus on designingand evaluating projects that involve not only students from engineering fields but also

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

System CourseIntroduction Technology innovation moves at an exponential rate making it extremely difficult forengineering curriculum to educate students on all current developments. All over the nationinstructors are given a limited set of time to cover a wide variety of topics while ensuring thenext generation of professional engineers1-3. This constraint forces instructors to a disciplinebased education, sacrifices hands on experience and student engagement for textbook basednotes and passive student learning3-5. Although students are trained in a professional engineeringdiscipline, they lack the full understanding of the broader role that fundamental engineeringprinciples play in other sectors of industry3, 6. As a direct result

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

C. Dianne Martin; Edmund Tsang; Rand Decker

4,5,6,7, except thatservice learning provides the context for the design projects.The service learning project is carried out with the partnership of the Mobile County SchoolSystem and provides students enrolled in "Introduction to Mechanical Engineering" with real-lifecustomers in their design projects -- a team of two middle-school teachers. The students areinformed about a need in the community (the schools) for more resources to support hands-on ofmathematics and science in middle-schools in Mobile County 8, and they are tasked withdesigning and producing manipulatives/instruction modules that satisfy the need of their teachercustomers for implementing hands-on activities to teach mathematics and science.To make the process "real-world" like

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather L. Walker; Daesoo Kim; Edgar C. Clausen

theirwaste habits and the impact of lifestyle choices in their waste production. To learn about thematerials and economics involved in the recycling process, the class visited the FayettevilleRecycling Facility. Lastly, the class visited a local retail business that is considered a leader insustainable business practices. The Chief Sustainability Officer shared the systems they havedeveloped to promote and maintain a strong sustainability culture.In addition to those opportunities, the Fall 2023 semester was augmented with two labs and ademonstration. In the hydrogen production lab, students produced hydrogen from water viaelectrolysis using a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) hydrolyzer. Students performedpreliminary calculations on the cost of

Collection

2011 North Midwest Section

Authors

Neil J. Hutzler; Joan S. Chadde; David Heil; Mia Jackson

, students achievement and attitudes improve3. Other benefits includehigher aspirations for school and career development4. Over the past two decadestwo programs have demonstrated the power of parent/child learning in science andmathematics. These programs with their respective publications, Family Science5, andFamily Math6, have offered teacher/parent trainings and hosted events for families incommunities across America and around the globe, successfully engaging familieswith elementary age youth in hands-on science activities and problem solving. Byintroducing science and math concepts early, these programs are helping toincrease parents and children s interest and confidence in doing science and math,as well as providing parents with resources

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Darling, Ph.D., Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

identifying a design problem, establishing the interest of the studentsbeing a primary one. Capstone Design is expected to encourage active problem solving,teamwork, and communication, for which student investment is required. One strategy toestablish this interest is to investigate not just an individual client or patient’s need, but a societalone. Hence the project elicits both the students’ desire to solve the problem and the desire tomake a difference. Projects intended to address needs in underdeveloped nations are particularlycompelling in this regard. International design projects contain elements of cultural learning,cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and potentially greater societal impact.3Further, such projects directly

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan A. Shannahan, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

pathways.Unfortunately, many colleges and universities still face significant challenges in recognizing thevalue of mentoring undergraduate researchers in regards to tenure and promotion expectations.16The benefits of having students engaged in a research experience are well documented,17–20 butthe impact of undergraduate research on faculty is not as clear. Quality supervising, training, andmentoring of undergraduate researchers often require a significant time commitment that is notgenerally recognized in teaching loads.21 While many academics view research and teaching ascomplementary, the faculty reward system at research intensive institutions is driven first byresearch and second by teaching.16,22 Thus, faculty may perceive that time devoted to working

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Emerging and Sustainable Design Practices

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevion S Henderson, Tufts University; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

makeimport engineering judgements and decisions, with implications for design outcomes, as well assafety for people, communities, and society.Our work challenges the assumptions of engineering design as purely technical and objective byrecognizing the sociotechnical nature of what it means to make judgements and decisions inengineering design [2]. We argue that when engineering designers make decisions about theproducts and solutions they develop, they are particularly susceptible to the potentiallydeleterious effects of misinformation and disinformation. Misinformation and disinformation canhave an impact on how students engage in engineering design processes, including how theyengage with communities, and produce and evaluate artifacts. Because

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Paz Munoz, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

construction industry’s complexity demands strong collaboration skills, yet manyengineering graduates are unprepared for this challenge. In Chile, only 49.5% of engineeringstudents report developing practical teamwork skills, revealing a critical gap in their training.Addressing this requires fostering key competencies such as collaboration, leadership,communication, conflict resolution, and a strong sense of belonging and sharedresponsibility. This study aims to determine the impact of collaboration strategies on final-year students' perceptions of teamwork, sense of belonging, and self-efficacy through theanalysis of real cases and group dynamics developed in the Final Construction EngineeringPortfolio Course. This study adopts a mixed-methods

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nabil Ibrahim

from highschool to community college to university. Participating companies play an important rolein defining competency gaps, developing case studies, placing students in internships, anddeveloping state of the art laboratories. Competency gaps serve as a driver to curriculumdevelopment. One objective of the program has been to enhance diversity and encourageunderrepresented minorities to pursue careers in engineering by presenting them with aseamless pathway early on in their education process. The paper will also provide answersto such questions as: How to develop a stable pipeline of students? What is the role ofindustry in program development? What are the significant achievements of the 2+2+2program after three years of implementation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren Griggs, Pennsylvania State University; Ryan Hassler; Mark Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Mikhail Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus; Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University; Peter Butler, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya Peeples, Pennsylvania State University

programs andenrolling 6 cohorts of incoming engineering students in summer bridge programs at regional andflagship campuses with different delivery methods (residential, non-residential day program,synchronous online, hybrid) can inform the higher education STEM community. The purpose ofthis paper is to address the Ashley et al recommendation about sharing implementation detailsand provide information on the logistical “how to” of starting, conducting, and hopefullysustaining engineering summer bridge programs at small and large campuses. This paper willdiscuss the leadership team communication and learning community, engagement ofadministrative leaders, program costs and resources, participant recruitment and selectionfocusing on underrepresented

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

versions). This will enable us to maintain and updateinformation about the specific activities that individual students/student groups engage in as theywork with a given LO. In effect, an LO will not just be a static item of knowledge but, rather,will keep track of individual students’ engagement with it over time. Thus each time works with agiven LO, the system will have access to that particular student’s prior involvements with that LOand, hence, will be able to tailor the activities presented or the manner in which they are presented,etc., based on weaknesses/misunderstandings that the student may harbor about the underlyingconcepts, as revealed from his/her prior involvements. Moreover, the system will have access notjust to information about

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Savage, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

their engagement and senseof community. In a large-scale study across civil engineering courses in three universities,students were asked to design their own games, which were then played by their fellow studentsin class. Through classroom observations, student surveys, and focus groups, they found apositive impact on engagement and performance with technical content, but no impact onstudents’ desire to stay in the major or sense of community [3] Several papers exist regarding the modeling of commercially available board gamesusing Markov chains, including Chutes and Ladders and Risk [4], [5]. However, none could befound that have studied the use of these games in a classroom and measured student outcomes.The analysis of these games is

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile; Matias Isaac Vargas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

with individual learning preferences and needs.The transformative potential of adaptive learning technologies in shaping the future ofprogramming education cannot be overstated. As highlighted by Gopal et al., the impact ofonline classes on student satisfaction and performance during the COVID-19 pandemicunderscores the necessity for effective online learning strategies [6]. The ability to adapteducational content to suit various learning styles enhances student engagement and success,particularly in complex subjects like OOP. Furthermore, integrating artificial intelligence ineducational settings presents opportunities for continuous improvement in course design anddelivery, ensuring the educational experience remains relevant and

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

observing all teams when teaching and providing feedback on theirprocesses, a metacognitive structure was used to engage students in self reflection and groupprocessing. The MERIT kit has three key components that are designed to address commonchallenges we face in teaching and assessing collaborative learning and teaming skills. Thesethree components are: (a) “Vicarious Learning Experiences” using case study videos (e.g., PBSDesign Squad clips) along with group processing with MERIT cards, (b) the “I Know My TeamMembers” document, and (c) a “Performance Assessment Task” used for pre and postevaluation. Next steps, in the validation of the MERIT kit, is wide dissemination and evaluationof the kit in supporting individual student learning.Factors

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Lewis; Renate Fruchter

competence of engineering students to exercisethe acquired theoretical knowledge and understand the role of the discipline-specificknowledge in a multi-disciplinary P5BL environment. In P5BL undergraduate andgraduate students play the roles of apprentice and journeyman, and faculty and industrypractitioners play the role of "master builders" and mentors. An analysis of mentoringopportunities is presented within a situated perspective on learning, exploring theoreticalconstructs and practical implications of the development of communities of practice thatreach beyond the university walls. The study presents an analysis of mentoringtechniques in scaffolding students' cross disciplinary design process, as well as adescription of students' rolls in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Buikema, Purdue University; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wanju Huang, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

grading homework reduced the time the instructor had to address individual needs and improve overall instruction.To address these challenges, initial course redesign goals included:  developing methods to automate grading to provide consistency, immediate feedback, and additional time for faculty to improve instruction and  providing a more student-centered environment that would encourage student interaction.1.2 The IMPACT Program Provides Assistance for Redesign GoalsIn the fall of 2013, the professor participated in the IMPACT (Instruction Matters: PurdueAcademic Course Transformation) program. The IMPACT program promotes a student-centeredlearning environment primarily based on the Self-Determination Theory, which suggests

Conference Session

ERM: New Research Methods and Tools

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University

perspectives on DEI topics, so that impacton less aware faculty can be measured. Subsequently, our multi-pronged dissemination strategywill collaborate with faculty developers and organizations to provide accessible audio resourcesto as far-reaching audiences as possible. By using this approach, our hope is that we can broadenthe reach of the type of faculty who can access student narratives of marginalization and learnfrom and engage in DEI conversations. We will continue to publish the findings from studentnarratives, the impacts of the NDS, and ways to access the final audio resources (as podcasts,audio clips, etc.) as the project progresses.6. ConclusionsResearchers in institutional pedagogical change contend that traditional dissemination

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik James Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

technology advances and societal dependence on effective energy delivery and magement increases, thedemand for technological and engineering literacy increases, along with the need for qualified STEM graduates (3,4). To ensure student success beyond school and into the workforce, they should be able to identify connections tothe content they learned while in school (1, 3). Doing so entails that students have an interest in their work,understand the concepts they are using, be engaged in their projects, and be able to use tools to be productive (1, 3).STEM partnerships envelop the goals of integrated STEM, such as providing supplementary classroom enrichment,integrating classroom resources, sustaining student learning communities, sustaining teacher

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

understanding of Technology andSociety including the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology;effects of technology on the environment; role of society in the development and use oftechnology; and influence of technology on history. Students will develop the abilities toapply the design process, use and maintain technology and assess the impact of productsand systems. Students will develop an understanding of the designed world includingselecting and using medical technologies, agricultural and biotechnologies, energy andpower technologies, information and communication technologies, transportationtechnologies, manufacturing technologies and construction technologies. “Engineering for Non-Engineers,” Larry Whitman, Wichita State

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Cindi Mason, Wichita State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

develop an understanding of the broad context their engineering work dwells in,which in turn increases motivation, engagement, and moral/ethical development19. Thisrelationship has proven even stronger for female students20, 21, and offers a secondary benefit ofservice learning—it assists in the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups21.Additionally service learning has positive effects on personal and interpersonal development,tolerance for diversity, and college/community relationships22. The partnership between thecollege and the community recipient offers a two-sided benefit: the engineering students receivecollege credit through a real-world project experience, while the community partners receivelow-cost technical expertise to

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald C. Rosenberg, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

Student Growth in Communication Skills AbstractGlobal Systems: Economics, Engineering and the Environment is a course about globalizationand its impact on our students as professionals and as citizens. The three core student learningobjectives for this course are: (1) to increase each student’s awareness and understanding of thecomplex process of globalization, (2) to increase each student’s ability to communicate orally toprofessional groups, and (3) to increase each student’s motivation to become more involvedprofessionally and personally with sustainability issues.The focus in this paper is on assessing the impact of the course experience with respect to growthin

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mesut Akdere, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

challenge.Faculty at the high school where this study took place find themselves in a unique workingenvironment. The students in the high school, as opposed to traditional classroom techniques,typically thrive in hands-on and applied learning environments; with the expectation that thestudents are expected to pursue post-secondary careers [4, 5]. When considering the STEMfields and the level of hands-on involvement at the professional level, understanding thedifferences between the fields and the expectations during the post-secondary experience isimportant to the creation of a successful, impactful curriculum and learning environment. Figure1 shows the relationship of hands-on experiences both in the classroom and work environment ofthe STEM fields as

Conference Session

Innovative Graduate Programs & Methods

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Goff; Janis Terpenny

believe this open, nurturing,fun-loving, and creative environment for learning was very effective and engaging for thestudents and instructors, who ultimately learned a lot from a variety of sources and from oneanother. Clearly students will take this engaging approach into their own design classes.Reflecting back on three major opportunities offered in the course: • Community Outreach • Interdisciplinary Education • Integration of Research and EducationCommunity Outreach through the FIRST LEGO® League mentoring of elementary schoolstudents was a highlight for the course participants, instructors and the Harding AvenueElementary School students. The graduate students became mentors of two teams of 4th and 5thgraders that would not have been

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: The Transition from High School to College

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Hasenwinkel, Syracuse University; Kathryn R Pynn, Syracuse University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

some degree of social self-segregation within these groups of studentsand some difficulty communicating with their peers in the team-based PBL format. Therefore,we think it’s important to consider these factors and not assume a different level of preparednessfor college level success in Engineering and Computer Science, solely based on math SATscores.In 2013 and 2014, students were surveyed at the end of SummerStart to assess the degree towhich the projects in the course impacted their interest in engineering, their confidence instudying engineering in college, their level of comfort in interacting with faculty instructors, andtheir ability to work effectively in teams. Results showed that 64% (2013) and 83% (2014) ofthe students agreed or

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Catherine Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rob Sleezer, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jodi Nelson, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ryan Walerius, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rachael Johnson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

students areadvised in their early transition into their careers. These theoretical foundations will be discussedin the next sections.Whole Student ModelIn IE, everything is designed with the whole student in mind, which includes the “Trilogy ofStudent Success” as defined by Jolly et al. [1] as Engagement, Capacity, and Continuity. Thefocus on the whole student arises from understanding that improvements to simply improvestandards, curriculum, and teaching practices are not going to be sufficient in recruiting,retaining, and developing a diverse population of engineers [1]. The Institute for BroadeningParticipation [2] emphasizes the need for intentional design in various aspects of education tohelp students participate and succeed in engineering

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jared P Coyle, Drexel University; Jamie Lyn Kennedy, Drexel University; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University (Eng.)

Tagged Topics

Curriculum Development

educationAbstractA grand challenge in the global engineering community is the recruitment and retention ofstudents. Previous research in engineering education has shown that pre-college exposure toengineering plays an integral part in student self-selection of engineering as a course of study atthe university level. Presented in this work is an international program which seeks to attracttalented students through the use of NSF GK12 Engineering Visiting Fellows and cross-cultural,hands-on problem based design projects. In this two-year study, 5 separate projects are carriedout involving 690 students split between urban high schools in the United States and partnersecondary schools in Kenya. Quantitative and qualitative analysis is carried out using

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Rogers, Alignment Nashville; Sandra M. Harris, Alignment Nashville and PENCIL Foundation; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; David Conner McNeel, Alignment Nashville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

to Alignment Nashville. The project seeks to impact the number of middle school girls enrolling in STEM-focused Career Academies in high school. Sandra was formerly the Technical Director and Community Access Coordinator for The Renaissance Center.Dr. Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Ismail Fidan is a tenured Full Professor at the College of Engineering of Tennessee Tech University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, distance learn- ing, and STEM education. Fidan is a member and active participant of SME, ASME, IEEE, and ASEE. He is also the Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology.David

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Won Hur, Auburn University; Cassandra Thomas, Tuskegee University; Li Huang, Tuskegee University; Xiao Chang, Tuskegee University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law. She worked 5 years as a software engineer before returning to TU as a faculty member. She has used the skill and knowledge obtained to research and implement programs that seek to address and increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation of African American students in STEM disciplines - with a focus on CS. At TU, she is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department and the Assistant Dean in the College of Business and Information Science. As a faculty member, she teaches computer programming courses, mentors / advises freshman /first-year students, and designs extracurricular activities and programs that engage and develop CS students’ leadership skills. In

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany, SUNY; Jessica M Lamendola, University at Albany/SUNY

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of the term.Students evaluated their project teams and teammates twice each term. The very large amount ofdirect interaction between the instructor and the individual teams makes it relatively easy toassess how engaged students are. The input from the TAs and students help calibrate theinstructor’s task. The remainder of the course grade (35%) comes from quizzes. The structure we use forquizzes provides us with an excellent tool to assess whether any changes made in the course have Page 26.1602.11positive, negative or neutral impact on student learning. For more than a decade, each quiz wasorganized into five topical areas described