Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Miquel Barcelo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Didac Balas, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Maria Ribera Sancho, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Jordi Garcia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

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Graduate Studies

activity established a solid foundation for the newdual/concurrent technology degree program and enabled it to get off to a fast start. Two of thenew consortium members are already partnering in an Atlantis undergraduate student mobilityproject that is working well and which has generated considerable student and faculty traffic andcollaboration well in excess of the funding requirements [1]. The partners have investedconsiderable amounts of their own monies in building the relationship and thus evidence thesustainability of the new dual transatlantic technology masters degree program.Globalization, technological innovation and sustainability are critical issues for most if not allnations in the world. Nowhere do these concerns converge more than

Conference Session

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Danielson; Al Post; Bradley Rogers

discussed in this paper. Thus, the approach at ASUis to embrace breadth, while at the same time encouraging specialization in the field.Finally, it is worthwhile to point out that general understanding of the physics and technology offuel cells requires a certain technical maturity from the students. These topics are accessible toadvanced undergraduates in engineering technology programs, or they may be offered as part ofgraduate programs. On the other hand, undergraduate students beginning as early as thesophomore year may contribute in significant ways to the solution of many of the manufacturingchallenges that have been described in this paper

Conference Session

Novel Approaches to Teaching Materials

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

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Materials

Very Wrong1.5 Partially Correct Correct2To measure proficiency in engineering academic language, or engineering speak, studentresponses to open ended questions on the Bonding Module Assessment were examined.Responses were either assigned a value of 0 (for no response), 1 (for colloquial speak), 2 (forquasi colloquial/engineering speak), or 3 (for technical engineering speak). While grading, therewas no

Conference Session

Engineering and Technological Literacy: Past and Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W. Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

helpful to faculty members seeking to meet (anddocument that they meet) ABET criteria to think in terms of teaching technological literacyacross the curriculum. The characteristics defined for a technologically literate person can beused as a structure for integrating this topic across the curriculum and for assessment. The resultwill be graduates who are technologically literate and are better prepared to help othersunderstand and make intelligent, informed decisions about technology.Bibliography 1. Technically Speaking – Why All Americans Need to Know More About Technology, National Academy Page 25.1266.8 Press, Washington, DC, 2002

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Beach, Western New England College; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gregory Fischer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and providing a forum where thestudents can meet with industry representatives to learn about needs and new problems; (3)generating increased support for science and engineering nationwide by raising awareness of theroles of science and engineering in technical progress; (4) creating a new forum for educatorsfrom many institutions to share their successful ideas for curricular and project content related toinnovative robotics applications, thus speeding the growth of this new and important field.1. IntroductionRobotics—the combination of sensing, computation and actuation in the real world—has longcaptured the interest of the American public. Today, the field is on the verge of rapid growth, as

Conference Session

Instrument Design and Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton L. Kussmaul, Green Mango Associates, LLC; Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates; Maria Torres-Demas, Westminster College of Salt Lake City; Chris Mayfield, James Madison University; Helen Hu, Westminster College of Salt Lake City

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

live and video recorded). This paper describes a new classroom observationprotocol intended to monitor the focus (e.g., solo, pair, team, or whole class) and action (e.g.,discuss, speak/present, watch/listen, or distracted) of both students and teachers (instructors).The paper summarizes relevant background on evidence-based learning, student engagement,and classroom observation protocols, describes the development and structure of FASTOP,presents results from different pedagogies (e.g., lecture, laboratory, POGIL), and describeslessons learned and future directions. Results show distinctive patterns of student and teacherbehaviors for different pedagogies.1. IntroductionThe ICAP model describes the benefits of interactive (I), constructive (C

Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Michelle Hatfield, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Heather Elizabeth Lyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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International

faculty. The research portion ofthe program is comprised of (10) weeks divided into (3) weeks of preparatory research atVirginia Tech followed by (7) weeks of intensive research abroad at the University ofNottingham. Faculty introduce students to foundational research methodologies and/or advancedtechniques depending on their technical experience. Students are challenged to conduct theirresearch critically as they find themselves immersed in a new cultural environment.All Virginia Tech, College of Engineering students (with United States Citizenship or permanentresidency) are welcome to apply to the IRES Program. Both graduate and undergraduate students(recommended to be above the sophomore level) are invited to apply during the fall

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Core Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ada E. Barach, Ohio State University; Connor Jenkins, Ohio State University; Serendipity S. Gunawardena, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

question was answered by at least one student in each coursesequence. Figure 1: Example mapping from SCS1 (left) to MCS1 (right)Two researchers were present at each interview so one researcher could take notes while the othercould prompt the participant for further thought and explanation if needed. The interviews wereaudio-recorded for the duration of the testing session and then reviewed to make note of anythingmissed during the interview. The notes and recordings were reviewed by a researcher not presentat the initial session to help eliminate any internal bias. These notes were then compiled toresolve any typos, formatting issues, or revisions that needed to be made to MCS1.The think-aloud interview data was scored using a

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Harms; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

Session 2608 Building Community for First- and Second-Year Students in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University Steven K. Mickelson, Patricia C. Harms, Thomas J. Brumm Iowa State UniversityAbstractA residence hall living community has provided a new way for our first- and second-yearstudents in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) at Iowa State University to buildcommunity and to become involved members of our department. An optional component of ourABE First-Year Learning Community, the ABE Living

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Petronella A James, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis, P.E., Morgan State University; Eazaz Sadeghvaziri, Morgan State University ; Di Yang; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

theories.Constructivism Learning Theory:Constructivism - a theory based on observation and scientific study about how people learn. Thetheory states that through experience and reflection on various experiences, individuals areguided to construct their understanding and knowledge of the world [11]. Experiment-centeredpedagogy integrates problem-based activities and constructivist education by allowing studentsto actively engage in the learning process by drawing on their prior experiences andunderstanding to generate new information or understanding.According to constructivism, learning takes place under the following four assumptions: 1. Learning involves active cognitive processing. 2. Learning is adaptive. 3. Learning is subjective, not objective

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research in K-12

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gamze Ozogul, Arizona State University; Martin Reisslein, Arizona State University; Amy Marcelle Johnson, University of Memphis

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

eachparticipant, the computerized materials consisted of an interactive program that included: (1) ademographic questionnaire; (2) an introduction to the objectives of the instructional program; (3)an instructional session providing a conceptual overview of a single-resistor electrical circuit; (4)a simulation session; and (5) a program rating questionnaire. The initial greeting and introductionto the objectives were presented by an animated pedagogical agent. All groups received narrationthroughout the modules. The simulation session presented an electrical circuit with given default resistance andcurrent values while the voice of a pedagogical agent explained how to obtain the voltage valueby using Ohm’s Law equation, the circuit diagram, and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University; Mary Emplaincourt, Mississippi State University

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International

Table 1 – Study Abroad Program SummaryAlthough it is too early to tell if the addition of the extra study abroad opportunities will increasethe number of MSU engineering students who participate in these types of experiences, ourinitial experience seems to be positive. Enrollment in the spring 2006 intersession course did notdetract from the summer 2006 University of Bristol experience as far as we are able todetermine. Attendance at our fall 2006 information session was strong with students expressingenthusiasm for both opportunities available in the Maymester and the summer Bristol program.We will continue to monitor the participation and try and determine other ways of overcomingstudents’ reticence to participate in these opportunities

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

. Sours, J. S., "A Descriptive Analysis of Technical Education Learning Styles," PhD thesis, U.Ark., Feb. 1998.5. Komerath, N.M., Design-Centered Introduction: 3-year experience with the Gateway to the Aerospace Digital Library. Paper No. 525, Session 1624, ASEE Conference, St. Louis 2000.6. Cassanova, R. “Short Report: Long-term Success of NIAC-Funded Concepts.” Universities Space Research Association, http://www.niac.usra.edu/files/misc/NIAC_ROI.pdf7. Komerath, N.M., Nally, J., Tang, E.Z., “Policy Model for Space Economy Infrastructure”. Acta Astronautica, 61 (2007) 1066-1075.8. Komerath, N.M., Nally, J., Rangedera, T., “Space-Based Economy Valuation, Analysis, and Refinement”, AIAA 2006-7204, Space 2006, Sep. 2006.9

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curriculum Components

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepti Suri, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mark Sebern, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

have been allocated for the lab (iii) our choice of projects (iv) ourexpectation of students’ or any combination of these. We have presented the current state ofaffairs in an effort to share our experiences, successes and challenges with other SE educators.We hope that they will do the same and many collaborative opportunities will arise as a result.6. References [1] CMMI Product Development Team, “CMMISM for Systems Engineering/Software Engineering/Integrated Product and Process Development, Version .02: Continuous Representation”, Technical Report CMU/SEI- 2000-TR-031, Software Engineering Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2000. [2] Groth, P. G. and Robertson, E.L., “It’s All About Process: Project-Oriented Teaching of

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tracy N Schierenbeck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Linda McCloskey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

reduction to 22 credits to permit these valuableexperiences to be offered to our students has been regarded by students, alumni, corporatepartners, and recruiters as an important and affirmative decision. The courses were citedrepeatedly by ABET evaluators as important components of the Professional DevelopmentOutcome (ABET Criterion 3(e, f, g, h, k) ). Our corporate partners go beyond verbal support,and take an active role in supporting our efforts because they know that if our graduates areintroduced to the concepts and competencies while at RPI, the cost of their training lowers whenhiring an RPI graduate.Examples of support from corporate partners for PD-1 included guests from ExxonMobil joiningthe Archer Center instructors during the session

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Chandra Y. Austin, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Unique Aspects of the MESA Program for Underrepresented StudentsIntroductionCo-curricular programs complement the formal curriculum and often have sessions outside of theregular school day. A review of evaluation reports from after school Science TechnologyEngineering Mathematics (STEM) programs, both co-curricular and extra-curricular, by theAfterschool Alliance found that students attending these programs had improved attitudes towardSTEM fields and careers; increased STEM knowledge and skills; and a higher likelihood ofgraduation and pursuing a STEM career.1 After school programs can provide a safe place forstudents to explore a STEM field which contributes to student gains in intellectual skills andtemperament to

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jessica Matson; Kenneth Hunter

groups, locations, and periods. Examples of different programs and atypical exercise are included. Initial implementations of programs based on this framework havebeen quite successful, with positive feedback from students, faculty, and industrial advisoryboard members.1. IntroductionCurrent accreditation standards require engineering programs to demonstrate not only that theirgraduates have the appropriate mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge and skills butalso that they can function in teams1. Results of employer surveys and interviews indicate,however, that the ability to work on a team is an important skill that is lacking in many of today'sengineering graduates2,3. The development of teamwork skills is thus a critical issue

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula

Session 1647 Implementing Collaborative Learning in a Distance Education Setting Mukasa E. Ssemakula Division of Engineering Technology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202AbstractThis paper describes the process that was followed in transforming a course in Statics, previouslydelivered in the traditional chalk-and-board format, for delivery using live 2-way interactivetelevision. The issues discussed include the instructor’s familiarization with the technology,preparation of new teaching materials and visual aids for the course, and development andincorporation of computer-based animations to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen R. McNeill; Jed S. Lyons

Session 1358 The Design of Material World, an Internet-Based Educational Environment Jed S. Lyons and Stephen R. McNeill Department of Mechanical Engineering University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 292081. ABSTRACTEngineers need a solid understanding of the relationships between material processing, propertiesand structures to make informed material selection decisions for design applications. Hands-onlaboratories help students develop this understanding. However, time constraints, equipment costsand safety concerns severely

Conference Session

Materials Lab Experiments and Demonstrations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Rosario, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

that because a product is madeof a biodegradable material it will disappear if discarded in any environment. However, theenvironment that the plastic is exposed to plays a role in the rate at which it will degrade and ifthe polymer will degrade at all. There are environmental requirements such as moisture level,sunlight exposure, soil and compost content, oxygen availability, and presence ofmicroorganisms that play an essential part of biodegradation. "Deterioration or loss in physicalintegrity is also often mistaken for biodegradation."3 Polymer molecules can be broken down ordegraded without technically biodegrading. Biodegradation requires microorganisms to convertthe material into small molecules such as carbon dioxide and water. It is

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

Design Conference Organizing Committee and has held leadership positions in both organizations. Before joining UTD, he worked as an engineer for 10 years, primarily at Southwest Research Institute. Robert is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX A Rigorous Capstone Peer Evaluation Process

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel

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Professional Papers

hands-on tools, compared to traditional lecture-based classes where they oftenappear bored and sleepy.Introduction and motivationMost undergraduate engineering programs follow a traditional structure centered around lecturesand laboratory sessions. This format provides students with a theoretical foundation throughlectures, where concepts and principles are explained by instructors. Laboratory sessions, on theother hand, offer hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge topractical problems and develop essential engineering skills [1][2]. However, the increasingprevalence of digital distractions and the rapid pace of modern life have significantly impactedstudents' attention spans. Engineering education

Conference Session

Pre-College Programs

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Lori Bassman; Patrick Little

assignments Presentations implementation presentations 9:30 - 10:00 lesson plan Team formation 10:00 - 11:45 10:00 - 12:00 11:30 - 12:00 Generating Present Results 10:00 - 11:00 Workshop 10:00 - 10:30 alternatives Group/team assessment A design 12:15 - 1:15 dynamics roadmap 11:45 - 1:00 Lunch - Picnic discussion 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Lunch 10:30 - 11:00

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electr-Mech ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael E. Hay; Recayi Pecen

students both fromelectrical and information engineering technology (EIET), and manufacturing technologymajors. The problem defined by this paper is (1) developing a novel zero-emission boat, theprogress and update on current and the last two years of design, and (2) representing UNI in theannual International Solar Boat World Championship. The race also includes competitions foroutstanding workmanship, sportsmanship, outstanding technical report, commercially viable hulldesign, and outstanding solar system design. In June 2004, the UNI solar electric boat team wonfour trophies; (1) the most commercially viable hull design, (2) the fastest boat in qualifications,(3) the most improved team from the previous year, and (4) the ninth overall place in

Conference Session

EDGD: CAD, CAM, and AI

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; James W. Malazita, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lydia Rebekka Krauss, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Andrea M. Ukleja; Timothy Andrews, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Design Graphics

instruction. In general, PDI students—particularly the majoritywho are dual-majors with engineering—join our program specifically because they are lookingfor collaborative, open-ended educational experiences in which to apply their budding technicalexpertise. What was surprising to us was that students experienced tensions between thecollaborative learning environment created with the modules and the traditional CAD lessons.Students reported high levels of engagement in collaborative exercises and appreciated the open-ended design prompts while learning CAD, but they also experienced CAD learning via themodules as inefficient. It seemed as though some students continued to prefer the “technical”learning outcomes of command-centered CAD education even

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering III

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Nicholson

, Demolition, and Occupancy.These ten items included in sustainable design and construction closely mirror thefeatures required in the LEED criteria, but are broader and more general in nature. TheLEED standards are much more specific, but cover the same basic issues. How toimplement the design guidelines into a green or sustainable design and constructionproject is what makes up the technical features of green buildings. These technicalfeatures are required in whole or in part to create buildings using sustainable design andconstruction methods.TECHNICAL FEATURES OF GREEN BUILDINGSTo remain competitive, and to continue to enjoy the success and profitability theconstruction industry has experienced in the past, the industry is being forced to

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston; Erik M Hines, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

Fellow and received the Al Dye award for co-editing the special issue, Group Work with African Americans Children and Adolescents published in the Journal for Specialist in Group Work. Dr. Hines received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park in Counselor Education with a concentration in Urban School Counseling. Finally, he has worked as a counselor in various K-12 settings and for the Ronald E McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 1 Session

Conference Session

Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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International, Minorities in Engineering

were submitted. Awards are presented in a dedicated session for the top 5 to 7selected best diversity papers; during this session the authors present their papers in a sessionorganized by the ASEE Diversity Committee. The best paper/presentation each year is identifiedand forwarded to ASEE. This finalist paper is presented alongside the PIC best papers at thefollowing annual conference.A total of 59 papers were nominated for the Best Diversity Paper in 2015, 2016 and 2017, across35 divisions, committees and zones. Starting in 2017, the ASEE Diversity Committee (ADC)permitted nominations from papers submitted directly to ADC, as these papers were otherwiseunrepresented for nominations by other divisions.Table 1 summarizes the divisions as a

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Wilson, University of Kentucky; Tracy Carter, Northeastern University; Amy Karlsson; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith, University of Michigan; Samira Azarin; Chris Barr, University of Michigan

distribution of student and non-academic surveys will be completed at theconference. Following the conference, feedback will be integrated into the surveys, and thesurveys will be distributed. Data collection will commence in Fall of 2022. The results of thisset of surveys will identify the critical knowledge skills and attributes that overlap between threekey stakeholder groups.References [1] AIChE. “Mind the Gap.” Mind the Gap-Industrial Perspectives on Educating Chemical Engineers Invited Talks Panel Discussion, 2021, https://www.aiche.org/academy/conferences/aiche-annual- meeting/2021/proceeding/session/mind-gap-industrial-perspectives-on-educating- chemical-engineers-invited-talks-panel-discussion. Accessed 2 2 2022. [2] ABET

Conference Session

Clinical, Patient, and Innovation Experiences in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Keefe B. Manning, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Margaret J. Slattery, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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Biomedical

given the growingscope of the challenges ahead and the complexity and diversity of the technologies of the 21 stcentury, creativity will grow in importance” (p. 55).1 However, creativity is not typicallyemphasized in the traditional engineering curriculum and, rather, is relegated to design coursesor entrepreneurship minors. Few core technical courses incorporate elements that requirestudents to demonstrate aspects of the creative process in their assigned work. In fact, researchhas shown that both faculty and students feel that creativity, “is not valued in contemporaryengineering education” (p. 762).2This lack of focus on the creative process in the engineering curriculum has been hypothesized tobe a factor in the retention of engineering