Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leisa D. Thompson, University of Virginia; Lecia Jane Barker, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

undergraduate computing and engineeringprograms requires a multi-pronged, systemic approach including targeted recruitment, inclusivepedagogy, meaningful assignments and curriculum, academic and social support for students,high-level institutional support and appropriate policies, and ongoing assessment of progress [2],[3]. These components of the system experienced by students are represented in the NCWIT ES-UP Systemic Change model (see Figure 1). Figure 1: Systemic Change in Undergraduate Computing & EngineeringThe NSF grant in division EHR/DRL was a five-year collaborative project between fiveinstitutions to serve the disciplines with the lowest representation of women: computer science,computer engineering, electrical engineering

Collection

2018 Mid Atlantic Section Fall Meeting

Authors

Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Radhika Tulasi Natarajan; Lior Baron, CUNY Graduate Center

kids K-12 coding concepts and logical thinking skills. Radhika designed and taught summer camp curriculum in robotics, game development, programmable drones, and visual arts, and also teaches after school classes focused on learning the fundamentals of programming languages. Radhika has also competed in the USA Computing Olympiad and advanced to the silver division at the January 2018 contest.Lior Baron, CUNY Graduate Center Lior is currently a Computer Science PhD graduate student in City University of NY (CUNY) Graduate Center. In parallel, Lior is the heading the data analytics practice in a midsize advisory firm in Atlanta, GA and has been working in the data analytics and performance improvement field for more

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

, and computerized data", Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers Vol. 31, No. 2, 1999, pp. 244.Kalkani, E.C., and L.G. Boussiakou," Observations on an introductory engineering course and suggestions for enhancement", European Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 28, No. 3, 2003, pp. 317.Kenneth R. Tremblay J, Downey EP. Identifying and Evaluating Research-based publications: Enhancing Undergraduate Student Critical Thinking Skills. Education 2004;124(4).Kirkwood, M.," Infusing higher-order thinking and learning to learn into content instruction: a case study of secondary computing studies in Scotland", Journal of Curriculum Studies Vol. 32, No. 4, 2000, pp. 509-535.Lauer T. Teaching Critical-Thinking Skills Using

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The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Leslie Sena, Bethune Cookman College; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; David Bethelmy, Bethune Cookman College

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Mathematics

AC 2008-2721: PROBLEM-SOLVING EXPERIENCE THROUGH LIGHT-DOSECOMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICAL MODULES FOR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSJayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona BeachLeslie Sena, Bethune Cookman CollegeHong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona BeachDavid Bethelmy, Bethune Cookman College Page 13.1000.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Problem-solving experience through light dose computational mathematical modules for undergraduate engineering studentsAbstractIn this paper, the authors discuss the development of a framework for creating computationalmathematics modules for engineering students. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Connolly, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Javier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American

AC 2009-1757: BREAKING AWAY FROM THE LABORATORY: USINGLEAN-COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY TO MERGE THEORY-BASED LEARNINGAND EXPERIMENTATIONThomas Connolly, University of Texas, San AntonioKathy Schmidt, University of Texas, AustinJavier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American Page 14.286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Breaking Away from the Laboratory: Using Lean Computing Technology to Merge Theory Based Learning and ExperimentationAbstractThis ongoing research involves a departure from traditional laboratory instructional practices inthat it seeks to forge a closer connection between lecture-based and laboratory

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Ann Gates, University of Texas, El Paso

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Electrical and Computer

plan at UTEP (“CS-1”), a large fraction of incoming freshmen mustattend several semesters of preparatory “pre calculus” math courses. Most of these students willhave limited if any prior exposure to programming or engineering. The initial implementation ofour course was intended solely to provide an engaging first experience with programming, andfollowed Mark Guzdial’s “Media Computation” curriculum. Dr. Guzdial’s curriculum hassuccessfully engaged Liberal Arts students in programming through the creation of aestheticallymotivated multimedia projects. Attendees in pre-engineering and pre-professional programsreported lack of interest in these aesthetically- focused projects and requested more practicalprojects and assignments. The course has

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

visual output. Students still performed classicintroductory engineering calculations, but they were giving significant extra effort so theycan watch their solution. This paper documents our strategy, gives examples of thecomputer programs, and reviews the encouraging results of student satisfaction surveys.IntroductionNumerical and computer solutions of technical problems have become a principle part ofan engineering position. For decades, computer programming has been a fundamentalpart of the first year in both engineering and engineering technology curriculum. In thepast, most institutions outsourced these courses to a computer science department. Morerecently, and in an effort to demonstrate applications to different technical disciplines

Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University; Laura L. Pauley

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Computers in Education

2006-1149: TEACHING THE INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER-PROGRAMMINGCOURSE FOR ENGINEERS USING MATLAB AND SOME EXPOSURE TO CAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, control systems, signal estimation, bio-computing, and use of computers in undergraduate and graduate education.Laura Pauley, Pennsylvania State University Laura Pauley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Arthur L. Glenn Professor of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

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Mechanical Engineering

. Rios’ research and teaching interests include: robotics, design, kinematics and dynamics of machines and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Teaching Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Concepts using 3D Computer Models and 3D Printed PartsAbstractGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is an important tool for engineers toefficiently communicate design intent and requirements. GD&T has several advantagesincluding reducing costs by decreasing waste, producing components that are interchangeable,and allows designers to more clearly communicate functional relationships between features indrawings. However, GD&T can be difficult for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Lester, North Carolina State University; Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, University of Florida; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Bradford Mott, North Carolina State University; Andy Smith, North Carolina State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Symposium on Computer Science Education - SIGCSE ’15, 2015, pp. 392–397.[3] K. Lockwood and R. Esselstein, “The inverted classroom and the CS curriculum,” in Proceeding of the 44th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education - SIGCSE ’13, 2013, p. 113.[4] N. Titterton, C. M. Lewis, and M. J. Clancy, “Experiences with lab-centric instruction,” Comput. Sci. Educ., vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 79–102, 2010.[5] S. B. Fee and A. M. Holland-Minkley, “Teaching computer science through problems, not solutions,” Comput. Sci. Educ., vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 129–144, 2010.[6] A. Iosup and D. Epema, “An experience report on using gamification in technical higher education,” in Proceedings of the 45th ACM technical

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher J. Hershey, Michigan State University; K. (Jay) Jayaraman, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

parameters on the final partdimensions. This visualization was a strength of Moldex3D as students were able to generatedetailed contour plots and graphs along with videos to fully understand the processing stage forpolymer composites. Using these visualization tools, each student team was able to evaluate andsummarize how incorporating glass fibers into a polymer matrix affected the shrinkage andwarpage of the molded part. Student responses were gathered to a survey questionnaire on theirlearning experience with the computer-aided design exercises.IntroductionThe Composite Materials Processing course presented here is a senior level undergraduatetechnical elective offered in the chemical engineering curriculum. Students are required to takeeither

Conference Session

Modeling and Simulation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel K. Howe, George Mason University; Oscar Barton Jr., George Mason University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #17174Developing an Interactive Computer Program to Enhance Student Learningof Dynamical SystemsMr. Daniel K. Howe, George Mason University Daniel Howe is a Junior in Mechanical Engineering at George Mason University. A native of Fairfax, VA, he enrolled in the major in January 2015. In addition to the curriculum, he researches the mechanics of dynamic systems as a research assistant to the Department Chair, Oscar Barton, Jr., PhD, PE. In particular, his researches focuses on the computer modeling of vibrations in dynamic systems. Mr. Howe also provides academic support as a tutor for mathematics, science, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Identity

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Seoyeon Park, Texas A&M University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Jody Paul, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Christopher Douglas Griffin, West Virginia University; Ronald R. DeLyser, University of Denver; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver; Scott T. Leutenegger, University of Denver

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

(2) differences betweendisciplines (particularly between engineering and computer science, but also betweenengineering disciplines). The poster will share findings and some successful practices withregard to instructor development and disciplinary diversity that ASEE attendees might be able touse at their own campuses.Engaging Faculty in the ProjectWhen this project was conceptualized, the researchers were most interested in howundergraduate students would change (or not) over time as they were exposed to theirengineering or computer science curriculum and the new project activities. As a result, theresearch design emphasized collecting data from students in undergraduate courses. As theproject has progressed the research team has come to

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny

Session #3160 Effects of computer technology transfer on engineering education in third world countries Morteza Sadat-Hossieny Northern Kentucky UniversityConsidering engineering education, with the rapidly evolving technologies, the time gap hasincreased considerably for a technology to be transferred and adapted in third world countries. Asuccessful transfer of technology requires certain preexisting capabilities in the recipient countryto be able to adapt that technology. “Innovation now seems to appear at a rate that increasesgeometrically, without

Conference Session

Information Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Ekstrom; Joseph Ekstrom

, ISBN 1932394052[10] http://ant.apache.org, January 3, 2005[11] Clements, Tom, Overview of SOAP,http://java.sun.com/developer/technicalArticles/xml/webservices/ January 2002[12] http://ws.apache.org/axis, January 3, 2005[13] Lunt, Barry, et al., Defining the IT Curriculum: The Results of the Past 2½ Years,ASEE 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004.[14] CC2004 Overview Report, http://www.acm.org/education/Overview_Draft_11-22-04.pdf , retrieved January 3, 2005JOSEPH J. EKSTROMJoseph J. Ekstrom (Ph. D. Computer Science, BYU 1992) has been Associate Professor of InformationTechnology at BYU since 2001. During 30 years of industrial experience he held positions from developerthrough senior management. His research interests include network and

Conference Session

Interactive Technology in the Classroom

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Kowalski; Luke Campagnola; Frank Kowalski

Tablet Computers Used for Teaching and Real-Time Assessment of Conceptual Understanding of Engineering Students Frank V. Kowalski, Susan E. Kowalski, and Luke Campagnola Colorado School of MinesAbstract: The use of interactive teaching techniques has progressed dramatically with the adventof new technologies. This progress can be divided into two main categories. One is contentenhancement while the other is feedback on student understanding. The latter is an importantthrust of ABET in improving engineering education. Instantaneous assessment closes thefeedback loop, associated with improving teaching, with the shortest time constant.An important such technology, increasingly

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs and Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rasha Morsi

been createdas a learning tool (not a homework solver). It is intended to eventually provide a suite ofapplications that would aid Electrical and Computer Engineering students in the process of theireducation by providing them with tutorials and interactive applications where they can ‘practice’their new found knowledge.MotivationWithin the electrical and computer engineering curriculum, fundamental theories and conceptsare taught that provide tools to be used by students in their upcoming careers. These topics aretraditionally taught in a classroom by professors engaging in discussion with the student.However, a lack of resources exists outside of the classroom to aid the student in theunderstanding of these topics. Software packages like

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Oliver Sitton; Neil Book; Douglas Ludlow

Session 3213 Development and Implementation of a Computer-Based Learning System in Chemical Engineering Neil L. Book, Douglas K. Ludlow and Oliver C. Sitton Department of Chemical Engineering University of Missouri - RollaAbstractThis paper describes the development and implementation of a computer-based learning systemfor the University of Missouri – Rolla (UMR) chemical engineering curriculum. The project hasthree major goals: provide a learner-centered study environment for our students, integrate thelearning system into

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Beams

Session 1320 Developing Computer-Based Laboratory Instruments in a New Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program—a Summary David M. Beams University of Texas at TylerABSTRACT: This paper describes the culmination of a two-year project which had two aims:(1) development of computer-based laboratory instruments (CLIs) consisting of LabVIEWvirtual- instrument programs coupled with custom external hardware; (2) integration of theseCLIs into the undergraduate curriculum. Students were brought into the design process whereverpossible, giving them first- hand

Conference Session

Software Engineering Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Thomas B. Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Joseph E. Urban, Texas Tech University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

., Daytona Beach Dr. Thomas B. Hilburn is a Professor Emeritus of Software Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He has worked on software engineering research and education projects with the FAA, General Electric, the Harris Corp, the MITRE Corporation, DOD, FIPSE, the SEI, the NSF, the ACM and the IEEE Computer Society. His interests include software processes, object-oriented analysis and design, formal specification techniques, and curriculum development, and he has published over 60 papers in this these areas. He is an IEEE Certified Software Developer, SEI-Certified PSP Developer, and currently chairs the Curriculum Committee of the IEEE Computer Society Educational Activities Board.Joseph E. Urban

Conference Session

Integration of Research and Education in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuen-Yan Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Wai Yin Ng, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5411: COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY INTO FOUNDATION KNOWL-EDGE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING: A CASE STUDY IN HONG KONGDr. Yuen-Yan Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong Yuen-Yan Chan is with the Department of Information Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. She possesses a dual background in educational psychology and engineering. She is responsible for teaching a first-year refreshment course and is keen at implementing and evaluating novel pedagogies in her teaching. Chan is the principle investigator and key member of several inter-regional student learning projects. She founded the IEEE Education Society Hong Kong Chapter and is the current Chair. She is also the first NAE CASEE New Faculty

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Weber; Nathan VanderHorn; Rashmi Bahuguna; Arun K. Somani; Mani Mina

aspects, methodologies, and knowledge bases inNetworking, Communication, RF, Microwave, VLSI, Electromagnetic, Optics, and OpticalCommunication/Networking into a series of classes to be added to a regular/traditional EEprogram. We will introduce our plans and current implementations of HSSE at the department ofelectrical and computer engineering at Iowa state University. Our recent work is presented thatshows very promising trends in utilizing High Speed Systems Engineering as integratingpedagogical and research platforms to train modern engineers and future researchers. The newlydeveloped classes and changes in the curriculum will be introduced and discussed. We will showhow the new HSSE laboratory (with an electronically controlled optical

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut

Paper ID #44831Engaging Minds, Elevating Performance : The Transformative Power ofInteractive Review Sessions in Computer Science CoursesDr. Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut Lina Kloub is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Department of Computer Science and Engineer- ing at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in 2021 and has since dedicated herself to teaching undergraduate courses. Lina’s dual interests in Bioinformatics and education guide her academic journey. As an educator, Lina’s primary goal is to create an inclusive and motivating learning environment

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

their research as a base. This research shows that K-12 teachers included computing-related content in their curriculum and instruction (Basu et al. 2013; Blikstein 2013; Donnelly et al. 2014;Grover and Pea 2013; Sengupta et al. 2015; Shen et al. 2014; Wilensky et al. 2014).Situated within the literature, the two projects described below expect educators to start where they are,explore computing topics, and teach and provide resources for topics that they traditionally teach andsupport.ProjectsNSF CS For All RPP: WySLICEWyoming’s Schools and Libraries Integrating Computer Science in Education (WySLICE; NSF DRL Grant#1923542 “CS For All:RPP - Booting Up Computer Science in Wyoming”) was a unique professional de-velopment that brought together

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leo Benegas; Rick Covington

A Cognitive-Based Approach for Teaching Programming to Computer Science and Engineering Students Covington, R. and Benegas, L. California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA, 913301. IntroductionAn issue receiving attention in the undergraduate Computer Science curriculum over the pastfew years has been the high failure rate in the freshman programming course. This coursegenerally corresponds to the ACM/IEEE course designation CS1. It is normally an introductorybut fast-paced and challenging course for students who have not previously studied computerprogramming (programming novices), but who do have a minimum level of mathematicalmaturity (students who are

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Chia-Lin Ho, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

' to 'veryimportant'.In addition to presenting results of both rounds of the Delphi study and the model ofcomputational abilities, we will present the pre- and post-course student survey results conductedin classes where curriculum changes have been piloted based on this model of computationalthinking. The purpose of the student surveys was to find out if changes in the courses reflectedthe computational skills highlighted by industry representatives as essential skills for graduatesto possess.Finally, we will present recommendations for larger scale curricular changes in the differentengineering disciplines based on the findings from this study

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Admissions, Transfer Pathways, and Major Selection

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danyelle Ireland, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Jordan Esiason; Amanda Menier; Rebecca Zarch

was developed by an interdisciplinary team of computing and engineering facultyexperts and advising professionals for delivery within the context of the students’ disciplines.The curriculum was tailored and co-delivered by peer mentors (advanced transfer students in themajor) to address the unique academic, social and professional development needs of newtransfer students. This innovative approach leverages the resources and infrastructure ofinstitutional first-year programs and retention efforts while utilizing computing and engineeringfaculty expertise and departmental connectedness.The Post-Transfer Pathways Program at UNIVAstin’s [14] inputs-environment-outcome (I-E-O) model is the guiding theoretical model for thestudy’s conceptual

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Fong, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Liia Butler, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

thisproject have been successfully implemented in online and in-person sections of the threecourses.To our knowledge, the PrairieLearn group features have been adopted by at least 12 other coursesin 4 institutions: Statics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Programming Languages andCompilers (UIUC); Computer Network Protocols and Applications, Operating SystemFundamentals (York University), Computer Hardware and Operating Systems (University ofBritish Columbia); Computational Science, Computer Science II, Computer Organization andAssembly Language, Operating Systems Concepts, Data Communications (Grand Valley StateUniversity).In Summer 2022, one of the PIs organized a 6-week workshop, name “Incorporating Computinginto Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Resch, University of Florida; Patriel Stapleton, University of Florida; Benjamin Rheault, University of Florida; Amy Wu, University of Florida; Christina Gardner-McCune, University of Florida

the value ofunderstanding the systems they are using to write programs, retain the information they arelearning, and take that information to future classes and see how it fits in the curriculum as awhole. This paper explores if and how pre-assessment reflection prompts affect the way studentsretain information learned in a Computer Organization class and aims to answer the followingresearch questions: ● RQ1 - How does answering reflection prompts on course content correlate with student performance on exams? ● RQ2 - What are student perceptions of the usefulness of reflection for exam preparation?2 Previous WorkIn a review of the CS education literature, we found that reflection has been suggested as a wayof enhancing problem

Conference Session

Computational Thinking in Pre-College Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carson Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education

] Wing[14] connects computational thinking to engineering thinking by arguing that computationalthinking is the overlap between engineering thinking and mathematical thinking. As a result ofthe strong connection between these two types of thinking, and the prevalence of CT andprogramming in engineering in professional practice, we believe that exploring CT is animportant aspect of learning about children’s engineering learning.Purpose of the studyThis study is part of an NSF-funded project that integrates computational thinking in STEMactivities and curriculums both in formal and informal settings. The aim of the project is tocharacterize children’s computational thinking in different learning settings. Consistent with theaim of the project, we