Collection

AEE Journal

Authors

Nicola Brown

operating and provided evidence if therewere any issues regarding team members involvement in the project. Some of the students in the class were familiar with computer programming while others didnot have this background so therefore it was important to select easy to use website developmentsoftware. It is also important to note that the use of a website was chosen to allow the students toapply their visual communication skills and creativity throughout the assessments and not to assessthe students computing skills. Therefore available website development software was reviewed tak-ing into account any unfair advantage that could be given to students studying computing whichmade up a large portion of the class. After investigating several

Conference Session

Scholarship in Engineering Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

George Morgan; Gene Gloeckner; Ahmed Khan

the EET program?Table 3 presents a correlational matrix relating the components of the technical currencyconstruct and students’ self-reported learning/success expressed in terms of self-reportedtechnical competency, and GPA.For the relationships between faculty technical currency and the first indicator of studentlearning/success (students’ self-reported technical competency variable, SRTC1 Criticalthinking]), all Pearson coefficient (r) values are statistically significant and positive (directrelationship) but show small-to-medium effect sizes (r = .19 – .25) according to Cohen, 16 exceptfor the “summated FTC construct” where the correlation coefficient value (.29) reveals amedium effect size.For the relationship between faculty technical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Misty Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates, Inc.; David Woehr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida

interface; • Changing the default of how race is handled to reflect the needs of communities outside engineering education. Other default choices and weights may need to be reviewed. • Modules for faculty training will be most useful if they are discipline specific and context-specific. The appropriate methods of managing teams differ from engineering to business, large classes to small classes, diverse classes to homogenous classes, etc.REFERENCESBownas, D. & Bernardin, H. (1988). Critical Incident Technique. In Gael, S. (Hg.). The jobanalysis handbook for business, industry and government, 2. New York: Wiley, 1120-1137.Flanagan, J.C. (1954). The Critical Incident Technique. Psychological Bulletin, 51, 4, 327-358

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Michael B. Kelley P.E., Norwich University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

participated as assessors.Positive threads from written comments from student evaluations  topics were good  relevant that students “were informed” of important contemporary issues  productive, professional, interesting conversations  uninterrupted discussions (not interfered with by instructors)  discussion prompts were helpful in keeping discussions focused  small group size was good (group dynamics change if group is too large)  having same group for discussing one day and assessing the other day was good  mix of CEs, ECEs, Gen.Engrs on groups was good  having a team leader was good (team leader selected randomly, so all students had to be prepared to serve in role. Team leaders changed every day.Areas for

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Professional Formation & Career Aspirations

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

recognized an ASME Sparks Medal for his design and delivery of interactive learning experiences. His research has been in applied thermodynamics as well as scholarship of teaching/learning where he is widely cited for his work on process-oriented learning, assessment for learning, program assessment, and faculty development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Engineering Professional Skills Assessment 2.0: Preparing Engineering Students for Global Workplace ComplexitiesIntroductionProficiency in professional skills such as collaboration, knowledge application in contemporarycontexts, ethical judgment, problem solving, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Abbie Canale, Pennsylvania State University; Erin A Hostetler, The Pennsylvania State University; Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

-economic disparities, inadequate K-12 preparation, and social isolation[8-9]. Studies have shown that these students often experience lower self-efficacy and a weakersense of belonging, which can negatively impact their persistence in engineering programs [10-11]. According to researchers, well-structured first-year seminar courses permit students toexperience a better transition from high school to college, understanding the new expectationsand work demands, developing time-management and study skills, particularly for students atrisk [12]. Besides, small group seminars facilitate the interaction with faculty and peers creatinga community of support leading to a better outcome of persistence and performance [13]. First-year seminars offer also an

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, Auburn University; George Edward Turner Jr., Auburn University; Randall William Colvin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10209A state wide professional development program in engineering with scienceand math teachers in Alabama: Fostering conceptual understandings of STEMDr. Christine Schnittka, Auburn University Dr. Christine Schnittka is an assistant professor in the College of Education and the Department of Curriculum and Teaching with a joint appointment in the College of Engineering. Her current research involves developing and evaluating engineering design-based curriculum units that target key science con- cepts and environmental issues through the contextual lens of problem-based learning. Prior to receiving her Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Lutz, St. Ambrose University

Paper ID #37415A Rankine Cycle Design Project for Assessment of ABETStudent Outcome #1Andrew Lutz (Associate Professor) Andrew Lutz received his BSME in 2006 from Western New England College before earning his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont in 2011 and 2015 respectively. Andrew worked as a Product Design Engineer and Project Manager at Suss Microtec from 2006 to 2008. He currently teaches at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA, where he holds the rank of Associate Professor. In 2019 - 2020, Andrew served as Interim Chair of the Engineering and Physics Department at St

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams PhD, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. The paper will conclude with an overview of findings from these threeprograms, including the quantitative distribution analysis of the applicants’ race and gender,curriculum critiques, ongoing assessment survey reviews, characteristics of the most successfulactivities, and lessons learned. All of these programs departmental implementation andevaluation experiences will be presented in a format that can be adapted at other highereducational institutions.IntroductionSeveral reports have indicated that the Unites States is challenged with retaining and graduatingenough well-qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers tomeet the needs of the economy. 1-5 This shortage of technically skilled workers, threatens

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University; David Olusogo Owolabi, Morgan State University; Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University facultyin 2010. He is the director of the sustainable infrastructure development, smart innovation and resilientengineering lab and the director of undergraduate programs in the department of civil engineering atMorgan State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Assessing Air Quality at HBCUs Engineering Laboratories to Enhance Student Safety and Learning.AbstractFrequent monitoring of air quality in engineering laboratories is crucial for enhancing studentsafety and learning outcomes. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lead to various health issues,including respiratory problems and decreased

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University; Tim Mulroy, Sheffield Hallam University; Ian Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University; Boon Han Lye, Kolej Bandar Utama International College

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International

Page 11.607.6The second international engineering partnership discussed in this paper is between SHU andKBU relate to a franchising of two engineering degree courses. The two courses recentlyfranchised are BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and BSc (Hons) Computer &Network Engineering to KBU. However, of particular note is the opportunity the arrangementaffords students from both countries to move seamlessly between institutions for a semester or yearof study at the other institution.KBU, is a small private Malaysian Higher Education College based in a suburb some 10 milesoutside Kuala Lumpur. KBU currently offers programmes in engineering, computing, business, artand design and meets student demand within the region

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

an employment agreementbetween pipe fitters and the city’s engineering department. Each team learns how toprepare for the negotiation by exploring each other’s needs, interests, and positions.Then, the students negotiate and experience the challenges of reaching an agreement thatsatisfies both parties. Our assessment materials include the outcomes of the negotiationsthemselves (whether teams reached an agreement and whether they met their ownrequirements) as well as student reflective essays on the experience and what theylearned. We present this course module as a case study that can be adapted in differentclassrooms.  Introduction and statement of the problemIn 1970, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) created a unique and innovative

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Timothy R. Cooley, Purdue University, New Albany

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Engineering Technology

(); //Turn of the motors Finish: //Enter an infinite loop to halt program Goto finish; }6. PID EnhancementsDerivative kick describes the phenomenon of a PID controller creating a large output due toderivative action when the set point or input suddenly changes (Figure 9). The derivative term ofthe PID controller can be improved by taking the negative derivative of the input signal insteadof the derivative of the error signal. 150 100 50 0 -50 Setpoint -100 Input

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #37704Examining the impact of a summer engineering program on academicself-efficacyDr. Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers Edward Collins serves as Director, Programs and Research for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). He has experience and research interests in student learning and assessment, and college stu- dent choice. Edward obtained his doctoral from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, master’s from the University of New Orleans, and bachelor’s from Louisiana State University.Dr. Rochelle L Williams, National Society of Black Engineers Rochelle L. Williams, Ph.D. is the Chief

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Giersch, Broad-based Knowledge; Flora P. McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Elizabeth Nilsen, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

institution. The vast majority of engineeringstudents only encounter innovation and entrepreneurship in a minimal way in their studies. [5] Page 24.1144.2This paper describes efforts to address the uneven distribution of entrepreneurship andinnovation education across undergraduate engineering education through the Pathways toInnovation (Pathways) program. This initiative, from the Engineering Pathways to InnovationCenter (Epicenter), is designed to make an impact on large numbers of faculty and studentsthrough a comprehensive approach that scales effective courses and programs and that engagesinstitutions and their engineering programs in far-reaching

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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Engineering Technology

is widely experienced in the formation and develop- ment of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and syllabi at National level, and is regularly called upon to assess and validate existing postgraduate programmes.Ms. Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin I am Smita Shivaram, a student of the M.Sc in Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing course at Trinity College Dublin. I have finished my bachelors degree in Computer Science from VIT University, India. My interests include hardware and software programming, gaming and virtual reality applications.Prof. Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin Dr. Meriel Huggard has been a tenured faculty member in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland since 2000. For

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roberto Patricio Carú, Universidad Andres Bello; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #46653Academic Performance and Satisfaction with AI-supported Problem-solvingActivities in a Course on Management Information Systems in an IndustrialEngineering Program. ´ Universidad Andres BelloDr. Roberto Patricio Caru, Professor with more than 20 years of experience at the University of Talca, FEN, Accounting and Auditor program, Computer Engineering. Director of the Computer Engineering program, UGM. Professor of Logistics, Costs, Management Control, Commercial Engineering, UGM; Professor of Technological Management in Business, Business Intelligence, University of Valpara´ıso. Professor of

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Bruce Dvorak; Dennis Schulte; Mary Garbacz; Shari Aldrich; David Admiraal; Julia Soulakova

-level capstone oral presentations.The oral presentation rubric was developed based on the review of capstone presentations fromthe two departments. The writing assessment tools were generally applied to freshmen (studentsenrolled in 100-level classes), juniors (students enrolled in 300-level classes), and seniors(students enrolled in 400-level classes) in the two departments, as noted in Table 1. Althoughlimited writing samples were collected from the junior classes, these were not evaluated by thereview team due to budget limitations. The Civil Engineering program offers classes both inLincoln and in Omaha on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The BiologicalSystems Engineering department offers two B.S. Engineering degrees

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University ; Dyane Roesel, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

and effective assessment methods are crucial forstudents to understand their progress and areas for improvement. They appreciate a learningenvironment that offers constructive feedback and fair evaluations.Individual perspectives can vary widely, and not all engineering technology students will sharethe same views. Additionally, the specific program, institution, and cultural context can influencehow students perceive their learning environment.Engineering Technology FacultyEngineering technology faculty members typically believe that students need a combination oftechnical knowledge, practical skills, critical thinking abilities, and soft skills to succeed in theirchosen field [35]. Here are some common beliefs and priorities that

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #40169Using Escape Rooms to Apply Team Building and Leadership Skills in anEngineering Leadership Development Program: A Work in ProgressDr. Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College Elizabeth M. Melvin is currently the Director of Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She earned her BS in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH in 2002 and her MS andMr. Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University David ”Boz” Bowles is an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs for the College of Engineering, where he

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Jose Valdovinos; Cheng Chen; Abbyanna Davis; Amelito Enriquez; Wenshen Pong

422 Reliability Assessment Analysis for Real Time Hybrid Simulation with Fluid Viscous Dampers Jose Valdovinos, Cheng Chen, Abbyanna Davis, Amelito Enriquez, and Wenshen Pong San Francisco State University/ Cañada Community CollegeAbstractBy combining physical testing of experimental substructures and numerical modeling ofsubstructures, real-time hybrid simulation technique enables large- or full-scale structuralperformance under earthquakes to be replicated in size limited laboratories. Due to servo-hydraulic dynamics, desired response might not be able to be accurately applied on to

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Kwak, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

acquire VR gear for the experimentation. • Define assessment model and data collection for using VR technology in the design courses. o Continue to assess the current experimentation of using available VR technology with experimental and control groups.ConclusionThe emergence of VR, AR, and MR technology enables the architectural learning process to bemore engaging, generative, iterative, immersive, and experiential. As the next generation ofdesigners seek a more stimulating and innovative design platform, the student’s familiarity withdigital environments warranted the implementation of VR and gaming platforms in the currentcourse as design and presentation tools. Although the sample size is small, the results

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian R. King, Bucknell University; Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology

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Computing & Information Technology

consumer preferences. For small, local businesses, these problems are easy to deal with. However, for large, international chains and big-box stores, where millions of transactions are regularly generated (sometimes in a single day), the problem presents a computational challenge where data mining methods are designed to excel. Finally, the mere fact that most retailers store every transaction you make and use these data for targeted advertising among other things, presents privacy concerns. Page 23.1140.73.3.1 Optional, advanced topicsThere are a wide range of topics that may or may not be included in an

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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College Industry Partnerships

impact of virtual computing resources in the classroom. A second outcomeallows IT staff to assess the financial impact of increased reliance on virtual computing as anaugmentation for physical computing.Determining the impact of non-profit weatherization programsSeveral cities in the Triad area have active non-profit community organizations to assist low-income homeowners with energy-saving weatherization. Do these programs actually reduceenergy consumption, and if so, to what extent? NCA&T researchers have wanted to use GISmapping technology to extract heat loss data from aerial images, then use this data to provide anobjective, automated analysis of before and after heat loss of homes in the weatherizationproject. The ODFL grant has

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy James, Oklahoma State University; Stacee Harmon, Oklahoma State University; Richard Bryant, Oklahoma State University

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New Engineering Educators

two years, the Journal of Engineering Educationhas trumpeted the need to establish engineering education as a rigorous researched-baseddiscipline, and in the April 2006 edition of JEE, Ruth A. Streveler and Karl A. Smith in the guesteditorial7 described three qualities in the research questions engineering faculty tend to display asthey begin to practice engineering-education research. All three qualities have a connectingthread resulting from a lack of understanding of how to distinguish between the art and thescience of teaching. Clarification of this distinction will allow engineering educators toobjectively see why a research study that analyzes an individual researcher’s classroom practiceis difficult to replicate, and why assessment of

Conference Session

Contemporary Practices in Engineering Management Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

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Engineering Management

recommendations, and I will be sharingthe results with you in a separate communication in the near future.FILLING THE TALENT GAPAt the same time that we are moving people to the new organization, we must continue to assess criticalskill needs across the organization and fill talent gaps at every opportunity. We are trying to get the rightalignment of skills to move forward on our most pressing priorities on an accelerated timetable. Toaccomplish this difficult task at the site level, we have tasked our Program Managers to identify all talentgaps directly related to accelerated closure activities.Obviously, as these gaps are identified, we will realign resources to fill them, as well as continue toidentify positions that are not in direct alignment with

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Programmatic Effects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Md Tarique Hasan Khan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Akshata Ashok Patil, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Bahar Memarian, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #36765Examining the differences in the grade point average (GPA) forengineering students enrolled in entrepreneurial education programsDr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor - Engineering Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research focusses on examining translation of engineering education research in practice, assessment and evaluation of dissemination initiatives and educational programs in engineering disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and technical programs to increase awareness of well-paying, available jobsrequiring vocational and technical training.3 Research indicates that, in order for the UnitedStates to retain its preeminence in science and technology, a million more STEM professionalswill be needed over the next decade.Key to reaching this goal is an increase in the retention of current STEM students. This can beaccomplished by training STEM faculty in an evidenced-based teaching method that keeps thestudents actively engaged in the STEM field.4 In addition, the results of a study that evaluated anumber of engineering curriculum projects, from small to large, determined that when done well,engineering projects are meaningful to a student’s personal experience. It

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., Oklahoma Baptist University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

to continue in that major. In the past, many students dropped out of engineering before theyever had any actual engineering courses which sometimes did not occur until the junior year.Most engineering programs today incorporate some type of design as early as the freshman year.Another benefit of first-year design projects is exposure to creativity and innovation [9],depending on the nature of the project. A Royal Academy of Engineering study (2007) found thatcreativity and innovation are very important characteristics for working engineers [10]. Ideally,students would have some flexibility in a project to come up with designs that are innovative[11]. This motivates them to continue in engineering. Creativity is also an

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Veronica Addison, University of South Carolina; Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

using wireand batteries. They then create a speaker using the coil, by attaching it and magnet to a yogurtcontainer. By running wires off the coil, students are able to hook the speaker up to a radio andlisten. The activity can be extended to include equations for advanced students. Students mayvary the amount of current and monitor the changes in the speaker’s movement. They shouldthen check if the results match what is expected using the equation of a coil.Assessment MethodologyIn order to aid in the assessment of program outcomes, the Institute participants were asked tofill out an evaluation survey at the conclusion of the Institute. The participant survey wasdeveloped based on previous post-institute surveys, but also included specific