Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; Cathy Qian, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

) an ability to usethe techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Inaddition to ABET accreditation criteria 3(a-k) requirements, the Mechanical Engineering(ME) program at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) was designed to meet additionalrequirements by American Society of Mechanical Engineer, such as (l) an ability to applyadvanced mathematics through multivariable calculus, and differential equations; (m) afamiliarity with statics, linear algebra and reliability; (n) an ability to work professionally inboth thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and analysis of suchsystems; (o) a knowledge of contemporary analytical, computational, and experimentalpractices; (p) a competence in

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarsan Rangan, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

relationships with thepotential recruiting pool. It is easy to see the potential benefits to an organization that has a well-established internship program. The companies that hire our students agree that the following arethe top five benefits for organizations through the internship program.Top Five Benefits to Businesses from Internship Programs4 1. Hiring future talent. Page 24.678.3 2. Building loyalty and reducing churn rate. 3. Low-cost labor with a fresh perspective. 4. Establishing your brand and cultivating relationships. 5. Giving back to the community.IV. Structuring the Internship ExperienceOrganizations should

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Student Identity: A Balancing Act between RolesAbstractGraduate students balance the roles of teacher, researcher, and lifelong learner at a point in theircareers when they are transitioning into professional identities. We examine the roles of studentsin engineering, education, and engineering education through a quantitative survey to betterunderstand their unique experiences.IntroductionGraduate students are often required to balance a variety of roles while completing theireducation and preparing for their careers. This transitional process is a critical part ofconstructing their professional identities. However, it is not clear how well students are able tobalance multiple roles or how well graduate programs support multiple role

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Maker Spaces in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie M Gillespie, University of New Haven; Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

willinclude 3D printers, laser cutters, hand tools or power tools, and electronics support, as well aslight-prototyping supplies including craft supplies and/or Legos. Beyond the technology, thesespaces are often viewed as a place for students to be creative, learn new skills, and practicevarious behaviors typically identified with engineering. Prior research has suggested theinformal-learning that happens in the makerspace is often due to the sense of community fromstudents working closely and learning from peers [4, 5].The integration of makerspaces into a first year engineering course can complement learningobjectives and improves student interest in the materials presented. Students surveyed by Avrithireported that the single most important

Conference Session

Mentoring Minorities: Effective Programs, Practices, and Perspectives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Ryan, California State University, Northridge; Nathan Durdella, California State University, Northridge; Teodoro Navarro

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

summary-level information. In this study,descriptive analytical techniques included frequency analyses. Frequency distributions wereproduced from the analyses.For the interview data, a thematic analysis was performed. Audio interview files weretranscribed, and preliminary data analysis was performed during data collection, using aconcurrent data collection-analysis process. The transcribed data files were prepared, sorted,labeled, and coded. Then, thematic data analysis was used to analyze data and developmeaningful interpretations of the data. Through thematic data analysis, an examination ofpatterns and trends in the responses was performed. Using ATLAS.ti, a qualitative data analysissoftware program, these tasks were performed in an

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 2: Assessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Curiosity, and Workplace Preparedness

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan Eleanor Ita, Arvinas; Amanda Marie Singer, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

opportunities,” J Pers Assess, vol. 82, no. 3, pp. 291–305, Jun. 2004, doi: 10.1207/s15327752jpa8203_05. [3] Y.M. Tsai, M. Kunter, O. Lüdtke, U. Trautwein, and R. M. Ryan, “What makes lessons interesting? The role of situational and individual factors in three school subjects.,” Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 100, no. 2, pp. 460–472, May 2008, doi: 10.1037/0022- 0663.100.2.460. [4] J. M. Harackiewicz, K. E. Barron, J. M. Tauer, and A. J. Elliot, “Predicting success in college: A longitudinal study of achievement goals and ability measures as predictors of interest and performance from freshman year through graduation,” Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 94, pp. 562–575, 2002, doi: 10.1037/0022-0663.94.3.562. [5

Conference Session

Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Moore, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

] McBroom, D. G. and McBroom. W. U., (2001). Teaching molecular genetics to secondary students: anillustration and evaluation using problem-based learning. Problem Log, 6, 2-4.[10] Ross, P., Tronson, D., Ritchie, R. J., (2005). Modeling Photosynthesis to Increase Conceptual Understanding,Journal of Biology Education, 40 no2 Spring 2005, 84-88[11] Rangachari P. K., and Crankshaw, D. J., (1996). Beyond facilitation: The active tutor in a problem-basedcourse. Biochemical Education, 24, 192-195.[12] Stice, J. E. (1987). Developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, San Francisco; London: Jossey-Bass.[13] Whiting, C., (2006). Data-based Active Learning in the Principles of Macroeconomics Course: A Mock FOMCMeeting, Journal of Economic

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia; Ashley Babcock, University of Georgia; David Gattie, University of Georgia-Athens

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

AC 2008-1296: THE ENGINEERING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: A PROPOSEDMODELNadia Kellam, University of Georgia Nadia Kellam is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Her research involves an integration of systems and engineering ecology with engineering education, resulting in a deeper understanding of student learning through a complexity lens. In particular, she is developing the Ecological Inspiration for Engineering Education research program, which involves an innovative approach of borrowing concepts from healthy, ecological systems and applying these to engineering education systems. Ecological concepts such as distributed cognition, systems

Conference Session

Design Projects across the Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Warners, Western Michigan University; Britney Richmond, Western Michigan University; Adam Eaton, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. [2] Cook, Joshua Eaton, Adam, Richmond, Britney, Warners, Kimberly. “Designing and Utilizing an Apparatus to Study the Ray Properties of Light,” ASEE North Central Section regional conference proceedings, March 28-29, 2008, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. [3] Tsang, Dr. Edmund, “Western Michigan University’s Collaborative Effort to Enhance K-12 STEM Teaching and Learning,” International Network for Engineering Education and Research (iNEER), Special Volume, March 2005, pp. 17-32. [4] Tsang, Dr. Edmund, “First-Year Design and Beyond: A Sequence of Service-Learning Design Courses to Build Student's Professional Skills,” INNOVATIONS 2008: World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 5: Mycorrhiza Framework: towards an Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental Justice

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jorge A Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

thecomplexity of our current problems and the social and environmental injustice that mostpeople endure demand engineering to go beyond the technical problems, question theimpact of our engineering solutions, and incorporate other ways of doing and being inengineering. Engaging in engineering, and engineering education without awareness ofother beings and the Ecosystem, leads to immense harm, especially to underrepresentedpeople and their ecosystems. In this article, I present my first thoughts on an engineeringeducation framework that hopefully will guide educators and students through therelationships and interconnections between three levels: individual, people, and theEcosystem. To illustrate these interconnections, I use the biological concept of

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Jansen Perry, Baylor University; Emily M Hunter, Baylor University; Steven C. Currall, University of California, Davis; Ed Frauenheim, The Great Place to Work Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

US15,83. Clearly, the future of American innovation leadership is not as certain as in the past, andother countries are strong competitors in this innovation race. One potential solution is toincrease understanding about the best way to manage innovation. To that end, we offer atheoretical framework, Organized Innovation, which could be used to help leaders better manageinnovation efforts. It is based on our decade-long research program on National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Engineering Research Centers (ERCs)84. The ERC Program was launched in1985 with a mission to strengthen the competitiveness of US firms through improved researchand education. The central tenets of the ERC Program include an emphasis on educating futurescientists

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

mind” which is coincident todaywith what many educators call “the development of the whole person.” It is becomingclear that as knowledge has become increasingly fractionalised that there is a need foran education beyond school that re-asserts the primacy of “enlargement of mind” as agoal of education. Such an education is necessary in the sense that it should help thestudent to “connect views of the old with the new;” indeed with the current explosionof knowledge one might add the new with the new. Its purpose is to give “insight intothe bearing and influence of each part upon every other, without which there could beno whole […] It is knowledge not only of things but of their mutual relations.” Thisinsight is achieved through a comprehensive

Conference Session

Engineering Student Experiences

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan Ph.D., Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Susan Shadle Ph.D., Boise State University; R. Eric Landrum, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

first mechanisms through which the campus beganexploring and articulating a cohesive STEM vision. For example, 41 faculty and staff in nearly Page 24.328.620 departments came together in fall 2008 in an ad hoc STEM Caucus focused on STEM   education research and K-12 initiatives. This grassroots interest led to more formal facultylearning communities and symposia, and eventually to the integrative I^3 grant in 2010.A particular effort to specifically support STEM faculty development was begun in January2011. A “Best Practices in STEM Teaching Symposium” was held in which STEM faculty whohad already

Collection

2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

Authors

V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University; Kakan C Dey P.E., West Virginia University; David Martinelli, West Virginia University; John Deskins, West Virginia University; Julia Daisy Fraustino, West Virginia University ; L Christopher Plein, West Virginia University; Md Tawhidur Rahman, West Virginia University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Holistic Engineering: A Concept Exploration in a Cross- Disciplinary Project Course ExperienceAbstractHolistic engineering is an approach to the engineering profession, rather than an engineeringdiscipline such as civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. It is inspired by the realization thattraditional engineering does not adequately harness professional skills in its problem-solvingrepertoire. Holistic engineering asks engineers to look outward, beyond the fields of math andscience, in search of solutions to entire problems. While engineering graduates are well preparedin the technical aspects of the engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Poster

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Yann-Hang Lee; Sethuraman Panchanathan; Gerald Gannod; Forouzan Golshani; David Pheanis; Ben Huey

Abstract The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University has deployed a novel infrastructure for a concentration track in embedded systems that combines important aspects of academic content with the latest in research and industrial practices. The concentration track emphasizes fundamental issues such as the balance between hardware and software and the respective trade-offs of building embedded systems. It is realized through the use of formal course work and hands-on experience that is channeled through a capstone project implemented as internships.1 IntroductionRapid proliferation of embedded systems in a wide range of consumer and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Capstone and Design

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, University of Guelph; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Donald Jerome Hake II, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

design solution. During the first semester, the students present their research to one another with potential solutions to problems. Faculty act as moderators attempting to keep the students on track, and within some reasonable budget. The big question for this project was whether to use an equatorial3 or altitude azimuth4 design for the telescope’s rotation. The equatorial is a far simpler design for tracking the stars as it only needs to rotate about one axis once it is set up. However, the mechanical issues were far more difficult, and an altitude azimuth arrangement was chosen. Fortunately for this project, the students continued to work on the design issues through the fall semester while they were doing their last

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Materials Division (MATS)

://www.aaee.com.au/journal/2003/mills_treagust03.pdf[12] H. A. Hadim and S. K. Esche, “Enhancing the engineering curriculum through project- based learning,” in 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2002. doi: 10.1109/fie.2002.1158200.[13] S. Kaul and W. Stone, “Learning Outcomes of a Junior-Level Project-Based Learning (PBL) Course: Preparation for Capstone,” in ASEE Annual Conference, 2015.Appendix A: Deliverable descriptions and grading rubrics Project ChoicesMaterial and Process Selection Project: Topic List For your semester you will undertake material and process selection to replace a component in a recalled product. You are not redesigning the entire product, only the failed component. Six project options are

Conference Session

Early College Retention Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Miller; Mara Wasburn

, although women constitute 46 percent of the labor force, less than aquarter of the scientists and engineers in this country are women.1 A July 2001 report released byThe National Council for Research on Women finds that much of the progress that women havemade in these areas has stalled or eroded. The report underscores the increasing need for ascientifically and technologically literate workforce as we enter the new millennium. One yearearlier, the Morella Commission, charged with developing strategies to attract more women andminorities into science, engineering, and technology, reported to the Committee on Science ofthe House of Representatives that significant barriers to attaining that goal are present fromelementary school through college

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kamyar Mahboub

individuals.Sprinkling brainstorming activities throughout a curriculum may well increase the creative“fluency” of an individual, but such activities remain narrowly focused, ignoring the realcomplexities of the creative process as well as individual and disciplinary differences. Through detailed case studies that present the engineering involved in productsranging from paper clips to building systems, Petroski (1996) postulates that engineeringinvolves more than technical knowledge and expertise. Petroski makes the case fordeveloping creativity in engineering thinking: “Mathematics and science help us to analyzeexisting ideas and their embodiment in ‘things’ but these analytical tools do not inthemselves give us those ideas. We have to think and scheme

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Batson

established to enable non-BSIEs to enter the program and, within a semester, beprepared to tackle seven required quality engineering courses. The prerequisites are:& Calculus, through differential equations (offered every semester, including summer)& A two-semester undergraduate-level course in probability and statistics, or enroll in GES 500 Engineering Statistics (survey) during first semester in program (every semester). Page 3.51.1 1& A two-semester undergraduate-level survey of Operations Research techniques, or enroll in GES 501 Operations Research (survey) during first

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

the following reasons: 1. To ascertain the relative benefit of using a peer-to-peer active learning technique with a first semester freshman class. 2. To encourage students to communicate, provide teamwork practice and encourage learning techniques for self-directed continuing professional development − all of which are criteria of the “Program Outcomes for Engineering Technology Programs” by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)15 and part of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Green Report – “Engineering Education in a Changing World.” 3. To add variety to a nearly 3 hour lecture class that does not have a laboratory component beyond soil sieve testing, thus

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Arch. Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

synthesize a given problem and develop appropriate solutions;· Presentation - emphasis is placed on communication, both oral and written; Page 7.13.2 “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conferen ce & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education” Session 1606· Creativity – thinking beyond the ordinary and given path; to use your background and personal interpretation to put things together in new ways;· History and Theory – through lectures

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Although the lure of hard money wasbeginning to look like a significant problem for establishing long term continuity, we had nochoice but to initiate the hiring process once more under grant funding. This time a larger andmore diverse applicant pool emerged, perhaps a consequence of timing or a declining economy,and we had become more proficient in the screening process. With several good candidates inthe queue, we were able look beyond the basic knowledge and skills needed to also considerideas they might have to grow and strengthen the program. In a record time of two months wewere able to make a selection and we have not been disappointed. We now look forward to newaccomplishments and new programs to develop (7).From its inception, all

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana; Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

than"alternative" vs. "traditional" energy. The topics start with a quick overview of the conservationof energy. Conversion of chemical energy to electricity was the first topic, which coversphotovoltaic, fuel cells, and batteries. Then, electromagnetism and how rotational power can beconverted into electrical power by moving magnets through a magnetic field was addressed,which set up the concept of converting rotational energy to electricity. The generation ofrotational energy provided the framework of the remainder of the topics, including hydroelectric,wind, and tidal, which directly generate rotational energy using a variety of physics, but alsosteam turbines, which produce rotational energy by means of thermal energy. The production

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boshra Karimi, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

to identify a pathway toward a more sustainable campus. Subsequently,the survey was distributed among Facility Management staff to identify gaps and proposesolutions. The results of this research are expected to pave the way for a more attractive,productive, and environmentally friendly campus, resulting in more students becoming familiarwith sustainability concepts and practices.MethodologyThe influence of sustainable buildings on employees and students goes beyond environmentalfactors. It includes aspects such as physical health, mental well-being, productivity, and thecultivation of a sustainable mindset that can have a positive impact on the wider community.Atici et. al [6] explored the potential correlation between environmentally

Collection

2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Sabrina Elise Contreras, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

review investigates the gender disparitieswithin intellectual property (IP) fields and examines how engineering education can addressthese issues. Through a narrative literature review of recent studies, the paper highlights thenecessity of transformative changes in STEM education and IP frameworks to create a moreinclusive innovation ecosystem. The research underscores the importance of diversity ininnovation, noting that diverse teams generate more creative solutions, particularly in areas suchas healthcare and caregiving technologies where women tend to focus. Furthermore, the studyexplores how engineering education influences career trajectories and the role of early exposureto engineering concepts in fostering innovation. Integrating

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mattox Alan Beckman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #47345A Complete Redesign of CS1 for Engineering StudentsMr. Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Yuxuan Chen is a Master of Science student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His primary research interests focus on computer science education and artificial intelligence. He is dedicated to enhancing student learning experiences and accessibility in computing education through both innovative technology and research-driven teaching practices.Mr. Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Master of Science student in Computer Science at University of

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stefan Christov, Quinnipiac University; James Walker, Michigan Technological University; Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

introduces students to a variety of typical SPMskills including project planning, project estimation, risk management, as well as human aspectssuch as teamwork and performance evaluations. Students obtain a “hands-on” experience withthese and other SPM skills through a collaboration with the TSP course. (SPM course details arein the middle column of Table 2.)The collaboration began in 2015 with the first offering of the SPM course as part of a new SEprogram [3]. SPM students are assigned to manage TSP student teams. In addition to the SPMcourse meetings, managers attend one TSP course meeting per week to meet with their teams(scheduled as a lab meeting time for SPM students.) Managers perform tasks consistent withtopics in the SPM course, such as

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Daniel Galvan, California State University, Los Angeles; Jose Mijares, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Lizabeth Thompson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Conference and Exposition, 2022.[2] Office of Institutional Effectiveness, “Student Enrollment,” California State University, Los Angeles. Available: https://www.calstatela.edu/InstitutionalEffectiveness/student- enrollment (accessed May 9, 2021).[3] S. M. Lord, M. W. Ohland, R. A. Layton, and M. M. Camacho, “Beyond pipeline and pathways: Ecosystem metrics,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 108, no. 1, pp. 32–56, 2019, doi: 10.1002/jee.20250.[4] H. Metcalf, “Stuck in the Pipeline: A Critical Review of STEM Workforce Literature,” Interact. UCLA J. Educ. Inf. Stud., vol. 6, no. 2, 2010, doi: 10.5070/d462000681.[5] K. Witham, L. M. Malcom-Piqueux, A. C. Dowd, and E. M. Bensimon, “America’s unmet promise: The

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

experience, as well as insupervisor expectations across projects. An attempt to facilitate consistency in approach andassessment was launched in 2009-2010, with the help of faculty from the EngineeringCommunication Program, through the development of a set of rubrics for course deliverables.These rubrics were designed with the input of engineering faculty members from a diverse setengineering disciplines to measure aspects of “communication” and “investigation” relevant tothe undergraduate thesis experience: they were also intended to help students and supervisorsarrive at a common understanding of expectations and requirements. However, the variability ofthe students’ research projects presented significant challenges for common rubric development