Conference Session

Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher; Aaron Cortes

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

System (LMS) on alternating weekends. When itcomes to designing and implementing the prototypes for their final projects, participants from differentcountries establish their work protocols and complete their projects outside of regular meeting times,utilizing various communication tools.Participant learning is concentrated on three primary domains: 1) Problem-solving utilizingmicrocontrollers (Arduino), 2) Developing mobile applications through MIT App Inventor, and 3)Leadership and teamwork skills. The duration of the program is one semester, generally comprisingseven to eight synchronous sessions, culminating in a community presentation of final projects, wherementors and guest evaluators offer constructive feedback to the presenters

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 3 - Moving Beyond the Uniform

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Shaw, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Allison Miles, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

aheterogeneous group comprising prior enlisted military veterans (i.e., those who have served inthe enlisted ranks of the U.S. military but no longer serve) and those who concurrently serve asenlisted service members such as in the Armed Forces Reserves or National Guard whileattending college [1]. Compared to their civilian counterparts, SVSM have a strong potential tobring intersectional diversity [2], along with matured technical skills and teamwork andleadership experience.While institutional support has been shown to positively influence student success andexperience [3], the efficacy of targeted support for SVSM in college has fluctuated due to a lackof standardized best practices within and across institutions [4]. Improving programs for SVSMin

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy L. Denton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

directly from high school to mature, part-time commuterlearners with careers. This paper presents the approaches taken to develop this course fromexisting learning objectives for delivery in two very different settings, to diverse learners inmechanical engineering technology. Learning outcomes resulting from lecture and laboratoryinnovations are considered.IntroductionFrom the inception of baccalaureate engineering technology programs, faculty have struggled tofind the right balance between technical, professional, and general education in their four-yearcurricula.1 Implementation of legislated limits on credit hour requirements beginning in the1990s adds a further curricular constraint.2,3. Effective in 2013 in Indiana, baccalaureate degreecredit

Conference Session

Research & Evaluation on K-12 Teachers and Teaching.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Birgit Fahrman, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Per G. Norström, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

another subject [mathematics, Swedish, ...]?) 2. a) What in your teaching do you consider ”practical”? b) What in your teaching do you consider ”theoretical”? 3. Which areas of technology education do you deem particularly suitable for a practical or theoretical approach? 4. a) What do you think is the advantage of practical sessions? What disadvantages do you see? (in general and in technical education)? b) What do you think is the advantage of theoretical sessions? What disadvantages do you see? (in general and in technical education)? 5. In what amount of your technology teaching do you work with practical sessions? 6. a) What goals do you have when you work

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology; Samuel Lozano, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of Learning Gains, Use of Technology, and Conduct of LaboratoryAfter completing their laboratory reports, students participated in a survey and rated their abilityto do the things indicated in each learning objective on a 4-point scale from “poor (1)” to “fair(2)” to “good (3)” to “excellent (4)”. “Not sure” was also included as an option but was notselected by any student. Student self-reported abilities to do what is described in the learningobjectives before and after the laboratory are provided per group in figures 3 (No experiment), 4(Experiment) and 5 (No lab). In general, the “No experiment” section indicated that they hadgreater proficiency in the learning objectives initially. Learning gains are shown in Figure 6

Conference Session

Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Engineering for US All

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Principles served as a STEM field entryway for first-generation students [32].Industry Recognized Credentials in Career and Technical Education ProgramsIn addition to college preparation courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs alsorecognize the importance of computing knowledge and skills. According to the National Centerfor Education Statistics, CTE includes both high school level courses and postsecondary levelprograms that focus on skills and knowledge that are required for a specific job or field of work[33]. As the cost of higher education continues to escalate and students question the value ofcollege, CTE programs are responding by incorporating industry-recognized credentials (IRCs)into their programs [34]. Benefits of an IRC

Conference Session

ME Division 3: Modern Tools and Methods in Structural Analysis and CAD

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiuyan Li, Grove City College; George Richards, Grove City College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

andevaluate material properties.To understand the experiment mechanism, the key theoretical principles include: Ultrasonic NDT Principles: Ultrasonic NDT system consists of three main components: a pulser/receiver, an ultrasonic transducer, and an oscilloscope (as shown in Figure 1). The pulser/receiver generates an electrical pulse signal, causing the piezoelectric element within the ultrasonic transducer to vibrate and produce ultrasonic waves. These waves travel through the solid material and reflect at interfaces, such as the bottom surface of the material. The transducer receives the echo signals of the reflected waves and sends them to the pulser/receiver, which processes these signals and displays the resulting waveform on the

Conference Session

Innovative Project-Based Learning Practices in Manufacturing

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April M. Bryan, Western Washington University; John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

systems that arerequired to manufacture the product. The proposed course will cover topics on: (1) Methods forrepresenting products such as liaison diagrams and precedence diagrams, (2) The arrangementand configuration of workstations using techniques such as line balancing and productivityanalyses, (3) Assessment of the quality of manufactured products and (4) Special topics such asdesign for variety, concurrent engineering, and lean manufacturing.Experience has shown that while courses such as the one proposed in this paper are useful forgiving students a general introduction to the theoretical considerations involved in the design ofmanufacturing systems, many students enrolled in such courses are often challenged to make theconnection between

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Jansen Perry, Baylor University; Emily M Hunter, Baylor University; Ed Frauenheim, Great Place to Work Institute; Steven C. Currall, Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

alsointegrates knowledge derived from each center’s interdisciplinary projects into engineeringcurricula, making it more systems-focused3. Students who are educated as part of an ERC are better prepared, both technically andsocially. A 2004 study (see Figure 1) found that nearly nine in ten company supervisors ratedformer ERC students and graduates as better prepared to work in industry than equivalent hireswithout ERC experience. Nearly 75 percent of those supervisors said employees with ERCexperience were better able to develop technology. In addition, our study of the ERC programfound that hiring students with ERC experience is one of the most prized benefits to companiesworking with the centers. Supervisors consistently commend ERC

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wylam Patrick DeSimone, University of Georgia; Parker Gavin Ferrer, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

apersonal goal while concurrently collecting data on both the technical and emotional challengesfaced along the way.To formulate the dataset for this examination, I included journal entries after work sessions onprojects, weekly reflections from my summer research experience, a final project reflection, andpictures representing milestones with captions to explain emotional experiences. These elementsprovided insight into both my conceptual understanding and emotional mindset, structuredthroughout the period from May to December 2024.Project Overview and BackgroundThe emotionality of music is often conveyed through techniques like tempo, articulation, andpitch. For example, slow tempos and smooth legato articulation can evoke sadness, while

Conference Session

Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Barker, University of Virginia

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

, ethics, inclusivity, andsocial justice has been linked to more cutting-edge problem-solving, that incorporates thetechnical with the social, cultural, economic, political, and historical aspects of those affected bythe problem; thereby generating more broadly applicable, accessible, and socially just solutions[1-10].Despite BME’s dramatic impact on individuals and society, the social factors and structures thatshape engineering problem-definition and solution processes are mostly unknown to students[11-12]. This may be especially true in the fundamental courses such as cell biology,biomechanics, or physiology, where focus is on covering the core technical material. Becausethese courses are often required, they have great influence on what BME

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Stickgold-Sarah, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rebecca Thorndike-Breeze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

., proposal and conference poster) necessarily addressa more general audience, and thus the rhetorical genre attributes are less field-specific. In thefirst workshop, students are introduced to the fundamentals of rhetorical choices based oncontext, audience, and purpose. A predetermined set of rhetorical moves (derived from Swales)15are used along with requirements from technical staff to define the requirements of the proposalassignment. Because the proposal is typically addressed to a non-expert audience that readsacross a broad range of topics, both the content and the rhetorical moves can be generalized. Forinstance, we required five specific moves (shown in Fig. 1) in the “problem statement” section:describing the real world problem; linking it

Conference Session

Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

conferences, technicalworkshops, and exclusive networking opportunities, equipping students with industryconnections and career readiness skills. On campus, SWE hosts events such as technicaltraining sessions, guest speaker seminars, and leadership development workshops, helpingstudents refine both technical expertise and soft skills. Informal gatherings, such as “Dinnerand Discussion” sessions and movie nights, create a supportive community where studentscan exchange experiences and advice. Furthermore, SWE’s emphasis on communityoutreach and service initiatives—such as hosting STEM workshops for local schools—strengthens students’ professional profiles while emphasizing the real-world impact ofengineering. Participation in SWE not only enhances

Conference Session

Fifty Shades of Grey Literature

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University; Jacob William Leachman, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

ofliterature is an important issue for practicing engineers. In a survey by Waters, Kasuto, andNcNaughton [5] corporate engineers responded that the most important types of information werestandards and technical reports (grey literature).Despite the documented industry ranking, academic engineering faculty rank scholarly journalarticles as the most important information form[6]. This ranking has likely guided traditionallibrary instruction to focus on journal database subscriptions that students typically do not haveaccess to after graduation. Although the skills of literature searching are transferable to databasesand general search engines, students should not only be able to find the information but be ableto apply the information effectively to

Conference Session

Integrating Systems Engineering into the Capstone Project

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred J. Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

system competencies that capstone project students (among other) should learn. Theseinclude: 1. Applying a system stakeholder view of values, trade-offs and optimization of a system. Stated another way, is the system concept, design and operation as it evolves what the stakeholders really want? 2. Defining a project as interconnected subsystems. 3. Understanding a system’s interactions and states (modes). 4. Specifying system technical requirements. 5. Creating and analyzing high-level designs including concept architectures and implementations, and (for example) HW/SW functional trade-offs. 6. Assessing solution feasibility, completeness and consistency. 7. Performing failure mode and risk analyses.Contrasting these

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittain Sobey, The University of Texas - Austin; Margo Cousins, The University of Texas - Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas - Austin; Stephanie Ruth Young M.Ed., The University of Texas - Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

scale. Biomedical engineering(BME) is an interdisciplinary field aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. Crucial to theachievement of this goal is the education of a new generation of biomedical engineers who willserve as leaders in research, education, medicine, and industry. In order to prepare this newgeneration of leaders, graduate programs at research-intensive universities must be able to attractand retain the best students in the field.The context for the current study is the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) BME doctoralprogram. The BME department is home to 85 PhD students, 1 MS student, 21 tenure and tenure-track faculty, and approximately 462 undergraduate students. At this time, the graduate programis predominantly a PhD

Conference Session

Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin (Brenda) Zhou, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

/guardian orrelative working in a STEM field; these students may receive influences from family memberson pursuing STEM jobs. Like the discovery related to gender, the program duration hasdifferential impacts on students with different family backgrounds.Lessons Learned In mid- and end-of-program surveys, students offer written comments on improvingfuture NSTI programs. A couple of students suggested that the first day ends with some funactivities. As shown in Table 1, the first day has a few short information sessions and a welcomeluncheon, leaving limited space for a fun hands-on experience. In the future, college admissions,safety training/presentation by the university police, and a campus tour can be moved to thesecond day of the

Conference Session

Faculty Development at Various Career Stages

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, Trine University; Cheryl A Bodnar, The Ohio State University; Selen Cremaschi, Auburn University; Victor Breedveld, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

has been discussed [11]. Similarly, many faculty work hard to excel inmultiple roles, and this grit is commonly correlated with successes in life [12-14]. Here, ourgroup’s focus was not on the primary activities of a chemical engineering professor but rather onthe actions and activities that help develop transferable skills used throughout a chemicalengineering faculty member’s professional activities and careers. The habits compiled here(Table 1) capture some faculty activities that look beyond prepping for the next class orsubmitting the abstract/proposal/paper by tomorrow’s deadline. More comprehensive views ofsuccessful faculty life are available elsewhere [15, 16].Table 1. List of general habits for engineering faculty development

Conference Session

Student Services & Supports

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Erin Kennedy Duhon, US Military Academy Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Glavin, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. 5The technical progression was straightforward and logical. The general flow of problem solvingcan be seen below in Figure 3. This guides the students’ progression through the lesson andserves as a time marker for the instructor as well. The students should be able to complete theleft half of the sheet in the first 20 minutes, then complete with the remainder of the sheet beforethe end of the lesson. The first step, finding the starting mass of the generator, is the only portionof the exercise that is logically out of order. Placing the generator on the scale to start the lessonis only to get the known starting point of fuel (gasoline) within the generator to compare after thepizzas have finished cooking. Each group then follows the outlined

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mehdi Shadaram P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

conference proceedings. He has been either PI or Co-PI for numerous grants and contracts, totaling more than $10 million in the past 15 years. NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Instruments and Lucent Technologies have funded his research projects. He is the recipient of the excellence in engineering research award at the College of Engineering at UTSA in 2010; the best teacher award in the College of Engineering at UTEP in 1994 and NASA monetary award for contribution to the space exploration. He has been the General Chair, Session Chair, TPC Chair, and Panelist in several

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Di Ma, University of Michigan - Dearborn

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

statistics at AAMU, informal environment statistical data indicated that oneout 36 sophomore (2.7%) student does not have laptop and 1 out of 51 sophomore (~2%) orjuniors does not have Internet at home.Due to limited credit hours, we do not have separate lab sessions. In addition, these labs aremainly used in the junior and senior classes, which do not provide lab hours. If we can providethe lectures online, we may be able to allocate some sessions for our mobile computing labs.Here we introduce the idea of flipping to expose students to the mobile computing laboratory.Allow students to study before the lecture and complete the laboratory.Student-Centered FrameworkThe main theme of these laboratory development focus on the student centered

Conference Session

Integrating Social Justice in Engineering Science Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Deborath Silva, Colorado School of Mines; Justin Stephen Fantasky, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

includessocial justice. This possibility is discussed further in the “Focus Groups” subsection below.Three of the survey questions were Likert scale with selections of “very inappropriate (1),”“neutral (3),” “appropriate (4),” and “very appropriate (5),” to determine the extent to whichstudents felt that consideration of social justice was appropriate. A typographical error in thesurvey eliminated the intended “somewhat inappropriate (2)” response option, so no studentsselected that option. As shown in Table 2, 81% of students responded with “very appropriate” or“somewhat appropriate” to “… how appropriate is it for engineering professors to teach socialjustice concepts in technical engineering courses?” (n=16). In response to the questions

Conference Session

GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allyce Horan, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

stretches ofprotected time to craft the texts required for degree completion” [2], we hypothesized thatstudents’ sense of confidence and community could increase by attending a retreat where theywould also learn to establish reasonable writing goals.The pilot iteration of our institution’s Thesis Writers Retreat (TWR) was held for three half-days,9:00-1:00, in the campus library with 36 participants. We promised students time to write withoptional 20-minute breakout sessions on various writing and research topics and a one-hourworkshop lunch where we discussed topics ranging from the writing process to a faculty panelsharing their personal experiences in graduate school. Writing center consultants, researchlibrarians, and a thesis formatting

Conference Session

ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M Ajmal Khan, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Farha Jahan, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

protocol or strategyused in the lab. Students summarize their findings in a 1-2 pages long NABC report, in whichstudents identify the important need the routing protocol addresses, the approach to address thatneed, and compare the benefits per cost ratio to competing strategies. This practice of using NABCmotivates them to focus on value creation, which is the core of EML.1. IntroductionEntrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML) is an innovative pedagogical approach designed toinstill entrepreneurial mindsets in students. In addition, EML prepares students to deal with real-world technical and innovation challenges with creativity and strategic thinking [1]. Moreover,this EML approach enhances students’ technical capabilities as well as develops

Conference Session

Problem- Project- and Case-based Learning in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

with practicing engineers calling in to provide students withfeedback and additional resources. As per the project schedules, written report updates weresubmitted bimonthly to both faculty instructors and practicing engineers electronically forcomments and feedback on team progress. The final product for the EnvE 5305 course was awritten report outlining proposed upgrades for the municipal WWTP. The final component ofstudents' course grade included a 20 minute oral presentation given by each team detailing theirproposed plant upgrades followed by a 10 minute question and answer session. Faculty,practicing engineers and students were present for oral presentations. Table 1 describes how thecourse components were weighted for student’s final

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Dacunto P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Kimberly Quell

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

four person teams examine projects through the feasibility andconcept design phases to evolve and develop concepts that are not only technically feasible buteconomically, culturally, socially and politically acceptable. Course projects require literaturesearches and regulatory investigations. The technical nature of projects includes biological,chemical, mass transfer, and physical processes studied by the students in previous courses. Alesson on design heuristics is included to facilitate brain storming sessions. The use of decisionmodels to evaluate alternatives is required. Students also analyze the carbon footprint ofpotential courses of action and use this information in their decision models. In addition, allprojects include design of

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak Jr, NSF Division of Undergraduate Education; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

solutions in aglobal and societal context.The motivation for this work is an approach to student educational development based onthe three dimensions of technological literacy outlined in Tech Tally. This includes thesocial, technical, and ethical aspects of technology. Tech Tally identifies threedimensions of technological literacy as shown in Figures 1 and 2. These are knowledge,capabilities, and critical thinking and decision-making. Engineering educators whoreflect on this perspective will note that most engineering classes focus on the capabilitiesand knowledge dimensions, while the dimension of critical thinking and decision-makingis not well-represented in the engineering curriculum.Figure 1: A Graphical Representation of the Three

Conference Session

Reimagining Engineering Information Literacy: Novel Perspectives on Integration, Assessment, Competencies & Information Use

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

. The Mechanical Engineering System Design I and II courses (MAE 480 and 481) are probably the students’ last opportunity to be taught about IL. In order to integrate IL to Mechanical Engineering System Design I and II, the following learning objectives have been added to the course syllabus:  Learning Outcome Related to the Information Literacy 1. Search online information using the tools and techniques learned in the class. 2. Locate more traditional technical and engineering resources. 3. Evaluate the validity of resources. 4. Apply critical thinking to choose relevant sources to use in the project. 5. Use the information legally. 6. Cite the used information ethically. 7. Apply the

Conference Session

Teaching Problem Solving in a Multidisciplinary Context

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana C. El Debs, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rich Dionne, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Exter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

problem solving.1. IntroductionProblem solving is seen as a desirable skill for recent graduates1, and also for students ingeneral2–5. This paper analyses problem solving strategies of first year students in a newlydeveloped program. The program has been created to focus on developing students for a neweconomic and social reality, in which higher order thinking skills are the driving force. Higherorder skills, such as analysis, evaluation, and creation, are extremely important for criticalthinking and unstructured problem solving. Or-Bach6 indicates “…the retrieval and handling ofinformation; communication and presentation; planning and problem solving; and socialdevelopment and interaction…” (p. 17) are abilities much in demand by the general

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

critical industries of thiscentury: consumer electronics, food, solar & wind power, and advanced battery manufacturing toname just a few.” 1 Educational efforts presented in this paper are closely tied to the latest trendsspecified in "Investing in Next-Generation Robotics" platform by President Obama (June 24,2011) 2. The President has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a nationaleffort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the Page 26.1250.2emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our globalcompetitiveness. One of the key steps being