Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage

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First-Year Programs

scholarship support; • develop a network of peer mentors; • develop a network of professional mentors; • complete a research project as an undergraduate; • develop leadership skills by making presentations to students and professionals by describing summer internships and research projects; • develop leadership skills by leading recitation sessions and mentoring other students; • graduate with a BS in a STEM discipline; and • transition to graduate school or the STEM professions.Students are teamed in the academic community, supported by peers and professionals, workingtogether for success. Many students live and study together on campus. Others come to ANSEPorganized study groups. Building a supportive peer group is

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2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Beth (Ann Elizabeth) Wittig, City University of New York, City College; Alison Conway, City University of New York, City College; Naresh Devineni, The City College of New York

developmentneeds. Tanner [11] proposes the use of metacognition to help students learn to learn.In addition to these student-responsive curricular developments, [12] recommend the inclusion ofdisciplinary concepts at an early stage for academic survival, retention and success. Theyadvocate that classrooms should include active and interactive learning in order to help studentsdevelop an understanding of core disciplinary concepts.The current study builds upon these recommendations for student-centered curricula that areintroduced at the early stage of the program, and that actively engage students to develop abilityand commitment.Research Design and MethodologyThis research hypothesizes that negative impacts such as attrition and delays in graduation

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mirit Shamir; Jonathan Aguilar; Rebecca Cors; Ryan Hansen; Nathan Hendricks; Gaea Hock; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Matthew Sanderson; Melanie M. Derby

. Culpepper, “Fostering collisions in interdisciplinary graduateeducation,” Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 163–180, May2020, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/sgpe-08-2019-0068.[3] “National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program | NSF - National ScienceFoundation,” new.nsf.gov, Nov. 27, 2020. https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/national-science-foundation-research-traineeship[4] Shamir, M., &, M. Sanderson R., & Cors, R., & Derby, M. (2021, July), How Small,Interdisciplinary Programs Are Contributing to Diversity and Inclusiveness in STEM UniversityDepartments in the US Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference ContentAccess, Virtual Conference. 10.18260/1-2—36521[5] Shamir, M

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-636: DESIGNING UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING LABEXPERIENCE TO SATISFY ABET EC2000 REQUIREMENTSAli Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University Dr. Ali M. Al-Bahi is professor of aerodynamics and flight mechanics in the Aeronautical Engineering Department of King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has a 20 years teaching experience in Aeronautical Engineering and was graduated from Cairo Univ., Egypt and ENSAE, France. Prior to joining the department he built a practical engineering experience by working for the aircraft industry in Egypt. He published numerous papers in CFD, applied aerodynamics, and flight mechanic. Since 2002 he became interested in assessment and

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mirit Shamir; Rebecca Cors; Melanie M. Derby

minorities (URM) students to fulfill STEM careers,but also enable the United States to thrive in the 21st century. Moreover, research labs that aremore diverse are more productive than those that are homogenous [1]. Thus, broadeningparticipation can help sustain and grow research communities. Our National Science FoundationResearch Traineeship Program (NRT), the Rural Resource Resiliency, at K-State Universityattracts students from diverse backgrounds and cultivates a culture of inclusiveness. Our NRT isan interdisciplinary graduate traineeship that trains diverse STEM graduate students to solve thegrand challenges of creating sustainable food, energy and water systems in rural communities insemi-arid regions. Incorporating interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle N. Wagner, Purdue University; Sukrati Gautam, Purdue University; Peyman Yousefi, Merck Group; Nuela Chidubem Enebechi, Purdue University; Andrew Pierce, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

andexploring their experiences, we offer a paradigm shift in how service-learning programs can beevaluated. This study not only highlights the necessity of recognizing GTA’s as key contributorsto the learning environment but also proposes a systematic approach for continuously assessingand enhancing their experiences as users. Such a user-centric approach ensures that GTA’s are notonly supported in their immediate teaching roles but are also provided with opportunities for theirown growth and development. In doing so, we aim to promote a more inclusive, empathetic, andeffective service-learning ecosystem that benefits and recognizes all participants. 2. System Affecting Graduate Teaching Assistants’ ExperienceThis research emphasizes the pivotal

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Walsh

uncertainty, and the willingness to make decisions when data is incomplete arekey features in the make-up of successful engineers. Thus, teaching laboratories should hold thesame enchantment and exhilaration for our students as research and applications laboratorieshold for our graduates. Applied researchers go to the laboratory to coax truth from aninexpressive natural world, their aim is to sense, to evaluate, and, eventually, to progress. Wemust send our students to the instructional laboratory to accomplish these same goals.Furthermore, instructional laboratories that stress the learning involved in doing enable faculty topander to many different learning styles. They are customizable vectors to student perception.They provide real connections

Conference Session

Studies in Engineering Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Marshall Zarazaga, Southern Methodist University, Lyle School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

McGregor’s ‘Mind and Movement Process’ [39], and in design where thed-school ‘Bootcamp’[40] has been shown to support the often frightening process of jumpinginto the unknown. Daly, Yilmaz, et al. have developed a large, encompassing set of designheuristic cards for the design context of mechanical engineering and have argued convincinglythat such heuristic tools can assist engineering students with both design confidence and indeveloping divergent design solution sets [25], [41].Building on these models a deck of thirteen tactical geo-design cards was created, over thecourse of three semesters by, and for, an engineering graduate course in GIS mapping andinterdisciplinary research at SMU. Each card describes a strategy for using a GIS toolset

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Herkert, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Jameson Wetmore, Arizona State University; Heather Canary, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University

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Liberal Education

communication behavior. Her research includes investigating efficacy of ethics education in communication courses. Dr. Canary’s work has been published in several journals, including Journal of Business Ethics, Communication Education, Journal of Applied Communication Research, and Health Communication.Karin Ellison, Arizona State University Dr. Ellison works in the areas of research ethics and history of technology. As Associate Director, Center for Biology at Society, she provides responsible conduct of research education to life scientists and is a founding member the doctoral degree program in science studies. As a Dean’s Fellow, she is reviewing the student academic integrity policy for

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Alex Kotlarchyk

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

environmental impact – A study was conducted that applied oursprinkling algorithm to historical data to estimate the percentage of water that would have beensaved using our system. Dealing with water restrictions – Many municipalities restrict days and times thatsprinkling can occur. We needed to research how strictly these are enforced and if anyaccommodations could be made with governmental agencies. Addressing reliability issues – Beyond the prototyping stage of the project, we needed tocontinually test our system for reliability, since this is a major consideration when going tomarket. Understanding that “time is money” – Whenever possible, we have tried to use the“official” university channels to purchase necessary equipment

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

. All but three positions in this study were posted to this list. 2. The ASEE Educational Research Methods Division list. 3. The Assessment in Higher Education list (assess@lsv.uky.edu), which included one engineering-specific assessment position during the sampling period.Both the web sites and print versions of ASEE PRISM (Classifieds) and the Chronicle of HigherEducation were also monitored, but these did not provide additional relevant postings.Second, engineering academic deans were invited to complete a survey of the types of positionsavailable at their institutions and the desirability of engineering education graduates for thesepositions. The survey was designed based on positions posted to the listservs during the first

Conference Session

Disability, Neurodivergence, and Sense of Belonging in STEM: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

engineering, and community engagement. Bielefeldt is also a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Supporting STEM graduate students with dis/abilities: Opportunities for Universal Design for LearningAbstractWhile little is known about the enrollment and retention rates of STEM graduate students,studies indicate that the way higher education generally approaches STEM graduate programsoverlooks and excludes individuals with dis/abilities. This research examines the experiences ofSTEM graduate students with non-apparent (also called “invisible”) dis/abilities as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University; Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jose E Castillo, San Diego State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

courses complement thetraining provided by research mentors, ensure commonality and consistency of experiences ofstudents in a program, are effective in community and cohort development [4], [5], and can helpthem successfully overcome initial barriers and establish a path towards their academic andcareer goals [6].Challenges faced by first year graduate students play a significant role in their academic success[2]. Such challenges include making the academic transition to graduate studies, navigating newacademic cultures, assuming and navigating new responsibilities and identities as studentresearchers, and experiencing imposter syndrome. Community building and professionaldevelopment courses for graduate students in the early stages can help

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2139: IMPACT OF A UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL DIVISION PARTNERSHIPON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTSRajesh Ganesan, George Mason University Rajesh Ganesan is an assistant professor of systems engineering and operations research at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. He received his Ph.D. in 2005 and M.S. in 2002 both in Industrial Engineering, and M.A in Mathematics in 2005, all from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. His areas of research include stochastic optimization, and wavelet analysis in air transportation and statistical applications. He is a faculty member at the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Masson University. He is also the Principal

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas G. Stanford; Donald Keating

primary approach fortraditional graduate research education, the facilitative and dialogical approaches to teaching andlearning are now recognized as major attributes that contribute to the success and effectivenessof high-quality graduate professional education for practitioner-participants. The findings of thenational graduate study indicate that graduate professionals, who are pursuing further graduateeducation, are more than just recipients in the advanced educational process, which is contrary towhat conventional didactic outreach or extended distance education “transfer delivery” systemsprovide. Graduate professionals can be full participants in the educational process along with theprofessional-oriented practicing faculty, but this is

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Cindy Kato, San Jose State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

engineering has increased since 2013; however, it is still belownationwide numbers [13]. SJSU institutional research indicates that fewer URM students persistin STEM majors and receive STEM degrees after six years than non-URM students [14]. Forstudents entering SJSU in Fall 2013, the 6-year graduation rate for URM students is 45.2%compared to 62% for non-URM students [15].Compared to research on retention in engineering, there is less research on the factors thatinfluence time to graduation. Nationally, the four-year graduation rate for all 2011 freshmen was41.6%, according to the U.S. Department of Education [16]. Yue and Fu [17] studied the time tograduation for all first-time freshmen at one large public university from 2002 to 2014. Of the12,069

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Christopher Bouwmeester, University of Toronto

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Biomedical Engineering

research? What is the best way of communicating my research to these different audiences?  What would prevent my research from being translated into practice and how can I plan my research to circumvent these barriers?  How can I evaluate if my knowledge translation efforts are effective?These questions demonstrate that knowledge translation is inherent to every research endeavourand graduate students should be introduced to this concept early in their studies to improve theirability to communicate their motivations and implications of their work.ApproachThe Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at the University of Torontooffers a graduate course (BME1450: Bioengineering Science) that focuses primarily

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Samuel Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Ghassan M. Azar; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State Univeristy; Mohammed K. El-Bathy, Lawrence Technological University; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Aiman Ghassan Baset

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Computing & Information Technology

research portfolio and increase funding. The proposed project course is a softwareengineering research methodology, an educational tool, and a teaching technique is needed infuture medical and health IT fields.IntroductionLast decade, the researchers have designed and developed several intelligent web technologiessuch as Web Mining (WM) and Web Services (WS). These technologies have become the majorcourses that provide engineering graduate students with intelligent web skills. Some schoolsoffer these courses as elective courses in undergraduate program. Others recommend it asdirected study courses for undergraduate and graduate students. OSSET research project hasbeen evolved as a key course at North Carolina Agricultural And Technological State

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Loren Limberis; Bijan Sepahpour

their chances for receivingResearch/Teaching Assistantship or Full Scholarships in graduate engineering programs. Theauthors hope that their efforts in this project reflect on a successful example for implementationof the proposed approach/model.II- OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECTThere were four major objectives to be achieved as outlined below; 1. To develop a modular lumped mass experiments for integration into control systems, vibrations, mechatronics and other potential engineering courses, 2. To create an opportunity for collaborative research and design efforts between engineering student(s) and faculty, 3. To generate a modular, cost-effective, reproducible apparatus with outstanding design

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

to belonging.Building Communication and Networking SkillsCommunication and networking skills are vital for navigating academic and professionalenvironments, particularly for students aspiring to graduate education. Within the CCWframework, these skills are often linked to social capital, which encompasses the networks andrelationships that facilitate access to resources and opportunities [1]. Studies have found thatstudents who actively engage in activities that enhance their communication and networkingskills are better equipped to navigate research environments and build professional relationships[19].Co-curricular activities, such as internships, student organizations, and professional developmentworkshops, play a crucial role in

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Koenig; Viva Austin; Bryan Gassaway; Thomas Hannigan

[1 0 0 0] decimal 8 AoA down Not usedFigure 2: Control effects of numbers written to parallel port addresses Hex 378, 37AAll of the circuitry used to buffer the output data and close switches on the motorcontrollers was designed and constructed by undergraduate students of prior laboratoryclasses in individual research efforts. The programs originally used were written inBASIC6, and used portable HP 75 computers and HP 3421A DAC Units. With theadvent of the IBM compatible PC, standardized data acquisition hardware becamecheaply available, and programs were re-developed7 to use the parallel port for controland Metrabyte DAQ cards to read voltages from transducers. Testpoint8 and LabVIEW9programs were similarly developed as those

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yi Li; Kai Li; Jing Zhao; Xin Tang

Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R.China1. IntroductionThe widespread diffusion of Internet has led to the burgeoning growth of distance education,which has provided enormous opportunities for people who wish to further their education.Distance education is a planned teaching/learning experience that uses a wide spectrum oftechnologies to reach students at a distance. It is designed to encourage students to remotelyinteract with educators and other students. Critical elements of distance education include access,technical design, virtual environment, interactions within the community, etc.Distance education through online courses is becoming a widespread standard offered by mostuniversities at both undergraduate and graduate level. Online courses are

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel José Alejandro Baquero-Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline E McDermott; Stephen Mark McBride, Purdue University

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International Division (INTL)

doctoral degrees invital areas for the United States economy and development.Since international graduate students are a growing population in the academic setting, it iscrucial to understand better how U.S. universities can best support this population through theirMaster’s and Doctoral Studies. The intersectional identity of “graduate student” and“international student” brings specific challenges for their adjustment and well-being to acampus environment in the US. This work in progress aims to present the design process of asurvey that assesses the factors that influence international graduate students’ well-being.Literature reviewIn developed countries, international students’ involvement in research and development is ofacademic, economic

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Finland; Susanna Maria Bairoh, Hanken School of Economics, Finland

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

research on women in engineering seems to be conductedin the North American context [1]. The research on gender differences in engineering careersalso appears to concentrate on undergraduate-level engineering, where the volumes are large,with far less attention paid to doctoral-level education and graduates. When the career pathsand outcomes of doctoral graduates are studied, the focus of attention is often on theacademic careers and outcomes instead of the post-doc careers of all PhDs [11].To bridge gaps in intersectional understanding, outside the North American context, and ininformation about PhD employment and careers of all engineering PhDs, this paper focuseson the intersectional effects of gender and nationality on the early careers of

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany

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International

worldconferences in Brazil on the scope and research in engineering education.At Kettering University, there are several steps followed to establish a new study exchangeprogram that can take up to six months or more. Students who are typical in their Junior termof studies apply up to one year or more in advance to study abroad. They basically preparetheir course plan for each of their academic terms until they graduate. One of the mainfunctions of the faculty advisor is to make sure that the courses offered at the host schooltransfer back (with a Pass or Fail grade). Due to high demand for study abroad in theMechanical Engineering at Kettering, the minimum cumulative grade point to apply for studyabroad as well as to pass a course at the host school has

Conference Session

Technical Session 6 - Paper 4: Retention Strategies for Educators from Women STEM Graduates of the 1970’s & 1980’s

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Kathleen Buse, Advancing Women in the Workforce; Debra Musch, Rising Careers, LLC; Allison Goodman, ArtCenter College of Design

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

University and her MFA from ArtCenter. She is also an accreditor for NASAD, The National Association of Schools of Art and Design. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 RETENTION STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATORS FROMWOMEN STEM GRADUATES OF THE 1970’S & 1980’S CoNECD Conference February 20 to 23, 2022 Kathleen Buse, Ph.D. Debra Musch Allison Goodman Abstract • Research study on the career experiences of women • All obtained STEM degrees between 1979 and 1983 • Explores expectations, achievements, challenges, and reflections on career journey • Recommendations are provided to

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Carlos Sun; Ralph A. Dusseau; Douglas Gabauer; Beena Sukumaran; Douglas Cleary

Page 6.766.1Table 1 shows an overview of the engineering clinic sequence. The first two years ofclinic are composed of engineering projects that are more structured These two yearsserve as preparation for the final two years of clinics that are composed of entirely open-ended projects. These projects are funded by industry and public agencies and are mostlymulti-disciplinary projects. The industry-oriented projects are more practical in natureand are geared toward students who seek to practice as engineers with a bachelor’sdegree. On the other hand, the projects funded by research agencies are more theoreticalin nature and are suitable for students who are bound for graduate studies. The objectivesof the research-oriented projects include1

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Dahlberg, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Brittany Hunt; Arna Erega; Peter Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

undergraduate degrees.The study is multi-year mixed-methods evaluation research aiming to track student veterans’academic and professional development in an engineering graduate program. The entireevaluation research includes multiple types of data such as student veteran recruitment and 3enrollment statistics, observations in target engineering classes, student learning outcomesurveys, and interviews with faculty, staff, and student veterans and non-veteran students. Thispaper presents findings based on in-depth interviews with 11 graduate student veterans and eightfaculty members who served as academic mentors. Out of the 11 engineering students, all weremale student veterans except one—nine of the

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Lauren Woods

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Biomedical

Teaching Development Programs Can Improve Undergraduate Education. Wisconsin Center for Education Research, Madison, WI. http://lsfss.wceruw.orgFelder, R.M., Felder, G.N., Dietz, E.J., 1998. A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally-Taught Students. Journal of Engineering Education 87, 469-480.Feldon, D.F., Peugh, J., Timmerman, B.E., Maher, M.A., Hurst, M., Strickland, D., Gilmore, J.A., Stiegelmeyer, C., 2011. Graduate students' teaching experiences improve their methodological research skills. Science 333, 1037-1039.Geisinger, B.N., Raman, D.R., 2013. Why They Leave: Understanding Student Attrition from Engineering Majors. International Journal of Engineering Education

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

factors are: (a) having to work tocover tuition and expenses and not being able to take more than 12 credit hours per semester on aregular basis; (b) changing of majors; (c) having difficulty in completing all majorprerequisite/core courses due to them not being offered every semester, when they needed to takethem, or due to scheduling conflicts; (d) long commuting time, which took away time fromstudying or working; and (e) dropping courses due to dissatisfaction with the professors [4].Given the importance of graduation rates, degree completion, and time to degree to academia andthe little research on these topics [1], [2], [4], [7], this study investigated current graduation ratesand the factors hindering on-time graduation. To achieve these