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Pre-College: Organizing Instruction Around a Theme

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pam Page Carpenter; Adam Stevens, North Carolina State University; Erik Schettig, Wake County Public School System; Landon K. Mackey, North Carolina State University; Catherine M. McEntee, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

. Congress Joint Economic Committee, 2012). It iscritical to provide high school students and the K-12 community of teachers and students withmultiple opportunities in STEM to learn about content, relevant courses and skills and careers.Additionally, technological literacy “is the ability to use, manage, assess, and understandtechnology” (Standards for Technological Literacy, p. 9) and further states that a technologicallyliterate person can understand a specific technology, its creation and evolution and the impact onsociety along with being capable of making an informed decision about the technology. Whilenot all students will pursue STEM fields, it is significant that students as future citizensunderstand engineering design and technologies

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juebei Chen, Shanghai Jiaotong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Tianyi Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #18748An Exploration of Female Engineering Students’ Functional Roles in theContext of First-year Engineering CoursesMiss Juebei Chen, Shanghai Jiaotong University Juebei Chen is a graduate student at the Graduate School of Education in Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She obtained a B.Admin in business administration from Minzu University. Her current interest focuses on the cognitive development of engineering graduate and undergraduate students, the assessment of teaching and learning in graduate education.Dr. Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Jiabin Zhu is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of

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First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Tufenkjian, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Eva Schiorring, Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

. Students from all 3 groups started in Calculus I during their first Fallterm, after participating in STEP. We compared academic outcomes (i.e. STEM grades andGPA) and progress towards major (number of math and physics courses completed) fortreatment and control groups. Self-efficacy surveys, focus groups and interviews with students,faculty and staff were conducted to assess the various components of the program by exploringits critical aspects through the lenses of all parties involved. Initial results of assessment showvery positive signs of improvement in terms of grades and progress-to-degree. In terms ofprogress-to-degree, 72% of the FYrE cohort completed 3 quarters of math in their first year. Bycomparison, 30% of CG2 and 27% of CG-3

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Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Electrical Engineering and Circuits

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

10 Lab 11 Lab 12Obj. 1 x x x xObj. 2 x x x x x x xObj. 3 x x x x x x xObj. 4 x x x x x x xObj. 5 x xThe assessment of the learning objectives of each of the twelve experiments were conducted byboth students and the instructor. The students were required to provide a discussion on achievingthe learning objectives in the conclusion section of each of the twelve laboratory reports. Theresults were that

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico & Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico & Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

following research lines: conceptual understanding of students on subjects of physics, transfer of understanding between the different areas of knowledge, use of tech- nology in learning, impact of using innovative learning environments and development of assessment tools. He has 76 articles in refereed journals and conferences, over 450 citations according to the ISI Web of Science, 6 books, 13 book chapters, 139 national and international presentations in countries like Korea, Denmark, Hungary, Cuba, United States, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina and 29 international work- shops in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Italy. Genaro Zavala was appointed to the editorial board of the Physical Review Special Topics-Physics Education

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IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Andrés Esteban Acero, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

empowers students in the ways that it isintended to, and to propose restructuring the course for future offerings.IntroductionMost of the time spent in typical engineering classes is devoted to teaching discipline-specifictechnical skills, with less emphasis on the contexts in which engineering is practiced, and littlefocus on critical examinations of assumptions made during that engineering practice. This modelhas resulted in engineers who are proficient at solving problems within traditional areas ofpractice, but who may be ill prepared to assess the broader impact of their work, or to addressnew challenges outside of the fields discussed in their courses. With funding from a NationalScience Foundation (NSF) IUSE/PFE REvolutionizing engineering

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Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, & Self-efficacy

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J. Hammack, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

becausethey had to focus on content that would be on state assessments, “This is not done in ourelementary school for time is spent on focusing on the skills the students will be tested on.”Some participants were frustrated with the amount of material to be covered and the lack of timeto do it in, “We already have too much on our plate. This would be one more thing…” Asanother teacher stated, “I don’t have time to find materials, produce lessons, and research how todo it all myself.” Guidance. Many participants said that they would be willing to teach engineering to theirstudents if they were given guidance on what was appropriate to teach at their grade level andhow to implement it, “I would need some ideas of engineering projects appropriate

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Rachel E. Friedensen, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

). There were atotal of 7 female and 9 male participants (the least comprehensive category was comprised ofmales only) and each are described in Table 1.There were a total of 194 potential critical incidents. A second researcher reviewed theseincidents and applied the three criteria above to assess agreement. The two then met to discussthe incidents and decide upon appropriate critical incidents. The collaborative assessment refinedthe sample to 122 critical incidents and resulted in 10 distinct types of critical incidents, whichare used below to explore the suitability of the proposed model.Table 1. Participants Pseudonym Category Major Year Gender Engineering Design Project Experience Jerry 1 First-year

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Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian J Novoselich P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of Design; Harry Howard Jones IV

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. His research interests include capstone design teaching and assessment, undergraduate engineering stu- dent leadership development, and social network analysis. He is also a licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Prof. Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of DesignLt. Col. Harry Howard Jones IV c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Mechanical Engineering Design for Complex Environments: Incorporating Industrial Design Perspectives into a Multidisciplinary Capstone Design ProjectAbstract The rapid pace of global communications development coupled with an unprecedentedincrease in technological advancement has increased the need for

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Engineering Leadership Competency and Skill Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Leadership Development

Paper ID #21165Perceived Importance of Leadership in their Future Careers Relative to OtherFoundational, Technical and Professional Skills among Senior Civil Engineer-ing StudentsDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She had served as the ABET assessment coordinator for the department since 2008. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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H. Paige Brown, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

addressed workplace support. Thescales used were the work-family culture scale, perceived social support from supervisors andcoworkers scale, and perceived organizational support (POC) scale. The work-family culturescale measured the organization’s position towards prioritization of work over family andsupervisory support and sensitivity towards employees’ familial obligations. The perceivedsocial support from supervisors and coworkers scale assessed the perceived social support frommanagers and colleagues while the POC was evaluated the extent to which employees believedtheir company acknowledged their work and welfare.Women who remained in engineering varied in their experiences of content specific support–perceived support in which one believes

Conference Session

Interest & Identity

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ann Jacobs, Manhattan College; Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

 define terms associated with movement of the solids and liquids  apply the concepts to “every day” liquids and solids  Aerospace Egg Drop Physics,  identify the basic principles of 4 Mathematics, dynamics in order to construct an egg Engineering drop apparatus. Design Process  discuss the experimental results of their designs in order to assess

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Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas M. Freeman, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University

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Continuing Professional Development

module.Another great use of video, and another way to promote faculty to student interactions and createa stronger sense of instructor presence in online STEM courses is to insert additional shortvideos focused on your computer screen, a document camera, or a tablet. Working problems ordrawing diagrams on a document camera or tablet, or using your computer screen to demonstratea process or how to use some particular software on upcoming assignments can really help yourstudents while keeping you more present in your online course. A summary of Hegeman’sfindings in “Using Instructor-Generated Video... in Online Mathematics Courses ImprovesStudent Learning” revealed that students “performed better on all summative assessments,earned a statistically

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malle R Schilling, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

building confidence and a desire tocontinue with engineering?The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of single-sex female and co-ed engineeringcamps at the University of Dayton on female participants’ interest in engineering and their self-efficacy related to engineering.MethodIn an effort to assess the efficacy of both co-ed and single-sex female engineering summer campsat increasing the participants interest in and self-efficacy in engineering, both qualitative andquantitative data were collected from each type of engineering camp. Each camp took place overa period of six days and featured activities that allowed participants to explore variousengineering fields. It should be noted that the camp activities varied between the single

Conference Session

Career Decisions and Faculty Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #23607To Map or to Model: Evaluating Dynamism in Organically Evolving FacultyDevelopmentDr. Lori C. Bland, George Mason University Lori C. Bland, Ph.D. teaches courses in educational assessment, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making. Bland received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia. Her current work focuses on evaluating programs in higher education, STEM education, and gifted ed- ucation, assessing learning and professional outcomes in formal and informal learning environments in higher education and the workforce; with a focus on project- and problem-based

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Two-year College Potpourri

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Dana Hamadeh, Palm Beach State College; Annie Laurie Myers, Broward College; Michael Vitale, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

2014 and Ongoing Committee/Faculty and Advisors Program Dissemination and Spring 2014/ Completed Web Design Summer 2014 capture-program.net Design and Implementation of Program Infrastructure at BC, PBSC Summer 2014 Completed Fall 2014 and FAU Phase I. Assessment: Prepare for Data Collection and Analysis of the Fall 2014 Completed Fall 2014 Program Approval Process for AS to BS for Completed for PBSC; 2014 curriculum mapping and model at Fall 2014 the Dept. level College and University Level Spring 2015 Completed

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Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

. Examples of Making-related topics in the Engineering Education Research Taxonomy (Finelli, n.d.) 1.d.i.4 Student assessment tools: portfolios 2.a.iii.1.b.i Designing via rapid prototyping 3.b.ii.1 Diversity in individual learning styles 5.e.vi,vii Learning environment— communities and studios 7.e.vi-viii Mutual, problem, and project-based learning models 8.d-f,k Outcomes: creativity, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, innovation Table 2. Selected taxonomic subcategories that relate to Making-centered researchConclusions and Future WorkGiven the current state of the research field, Engineering Educators should feel encouraged tobuild on and extend constructs based in

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Track Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design Technical Session 8

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Ken S. Ball P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E., George Mason University; Sharon A. Caraballo, George Mason University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Michelle Marks, George Mason University; Angelina Jarrouj, George Mason University; Robin Rose Parker

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

structures, and the analysis of dynamic systems. More recently, He has mentored numerous midshipmen through independent research projects and has directed two Tri- dent Scholars, the Naval Academy’s flagship research program. He has published over 50 journal and conference articles on these topics. Dr. Barton is actively involved in curriculum development and program assessment. He chairs ASME Committee on Engineering Accreditation. He serves a Commissioner for Engineering Accreditation Com- mission of ABET, Inc. and was a program evaluator for 6 six years prior to joining the commission. Dr. Barton holds a professional engineering license in the State Maryland. He is a member of the Board of Education, ASME.Dr

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Track: Special Topic - Identity Technical Session 13

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; Katie Kuder P.E., Seattle University

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Diversity, Special Topic: Identity

. This will assist them with the progression to the next stage of their life post Seattle University. Transformation does not happen overnight. Incremental changes are being made even before the focus groups occur; we realize that the sooner we begin, the more students we can positively affect. Additional ideas may come from the focus groups that we can weave into our larger plan. We will assess the support services and continuously improve the offered programs based on students’ feedback.   References  [1]   N. Mariano, A. Miguel, M. Rempe and J. M. Sloughter, "Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to  Completion of Engineering Degrees for Female‐Identifying and Under‐Represented Minority  Students," in 2018 CoNECD ‐ The Collaborative

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivek Sivaraman Narayanaswamy, Arizona State University; Uday Shankar Shanthamallu; Abhinav Dixit, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY; Sunil Rao; Raja Ayyanar, Arizona State University; Cihan Tepedelenlioglu, Arizona State University; Andreas S Spanias, Arizona State University; Mahesh K Banavar, Clarkson University; Sameeksha Katoch; Emma Pedersen; Photini Spanias; Pavan Turaga; Farib Khondoker, SenSIP Center - Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

disseminate web-basedlaboratory exercises to train undergraduate students from different disciplines, in neural networkapplications. In this paper, we describe our efforts to enable students understand the properties of themain features of the data used, the types of ML algorithms that can be applied on solar energy systems,and the statistics of the overall results. The modules are injected in our undergraduate DSP class. Theproject outcomes are assessed using pre and post quizzes and student interviews.Introduction The introduction of machine learning algorithms to optimize renewable energy generation isemerging as an important topic in university education and industrial research. Although there aredistinct courses in solar energy generation and

Conference Session

Cyber Technology

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Przyborski, University of New Haven; Frank Breitinger, University of New Haven; Lauren Beck, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven

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Computing and Information Technology

lectures were separate from the small groups.‘’Online module reflection questions: The effectiveness of the pilot online module was assessed viaa question in the final reflection. Students were asked to reflect upon the effectiveness of themodule in understanding the topic better, the duration, length and materials included in themodule, and whether the inclusion of additional modules would enhance the course. 88 studentsopted to complete the question on the final exam. Of those 88 students, 73% indicated that theythought the module was useful in helping them to understand basic cybersecurity concepts andthat online modules should be used more throughout the course.Representative responses:“I feel like I learned the most practical information

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ASEE TUESDAY PLENARY FEATURING BEST PAPERS & INDUSTRY DAY SPEAKER Sponsored by University of South Florida & University of Maryland

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Zemke, Whitworth University

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Member Council

the studentand instructor. Each session would begin with a problem-by-problem review of homework fromthe previous session. These reviews gave the student immediate feedback on work, kept theinstructor aware of the student’s progress, and provided a venue for diagnosing misconceptionsthat may be developing in the student. Following the homework review, the instructor presentednew material, worked on problems jointly with the student, and made sure the homeworkobjectives were clear to the student. The student’s progress was assessed with a mid-term andfinal, which tested for the same skills developed in the homework.During each session, the instructor kept notes on a laptop to track the student’s progress andpotential difficulties. These notes

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Valparaiso University; Tom Cath, Valparaiso University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Blackboard quiz, and potentially an assignment. Uponcompletion of each of the Blackboard modules, each student’s grades for the program contributeto the final grades in the associated discipline courses, thus providing the students with therequired motivation to complete the employment search skill development program. Studentsurveys and focus groups were completed to assess the employment search skill developmentprogram and to determine suggestions for improvement.1.0 IntroductionA myriad of books [e.g., 1-3] exist that instruct students on how to develop the required skills tobe successful when searching for a job, skills such as employment search strategies, networking,resume construction, interviewing, career fair preparation, cover letters

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First-Year Programs: Integrating Computing into the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adetoun Yeaman, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

year engineering students. Her interests include assessment and pedagogy. Within ASEE, she is a member of the First-year Programs Division, the Women in Engineering Division, the Educational Research and Methods Division, and the Design in Engineering Education Division. She is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and is the Faculty Adviser for SWE at VT. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A Qualitative Investigation of Students’ Problem-Solving Strategies in a Spatial Visualization CourseAbstractThis Complete Research Paper describes a research study aimed at understanding strategiesengineering students use in solving spatially-related

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Improving and Understanding Engineering Collections and Publication

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James Sobczak, University of Miami; Buenaventura Basco, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Libraries

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shinelle Hutchinson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yung Han Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Neesha Shantaram; Umit Karabiyik, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

IoT lab, students will be able to explore different security facets of smarthome automation. Investigations can be forensically focused on finding what data is generated by Figure 17: Kasa account information found in the database file.smart home IoT devices and its possible implications from both the user’s privacy and lawenforcement perspectives. Investigations could be focused on assessing the security of devices forpossible vulnerabilities that a malicious actor could exploit to cause damage to the homeownersor residents. Beyond that, there are other possible uses for this lab such as being a test bed forstudent-developed apps, or even development and production of their own IoT devices that wouldintegrate with existing

Conference Session

Student Approaches to Problem Solving

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder; Mary Rola, University at Buffalo; Hoda Koushyar

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Educational Research and Methods

morereasonable assumptions, which aligns with the idea that developing judgment takes experience.In a study of professional structural engineers, Gainsburg [11] observed engineers debating theinclusion of different assumptions and justifying how the assumptions accurately representreality.The importance of discretizing elements and making assumptions is an essential part of model-making for which current engineering courses and curriculums provide little practice forstudents. We have designed Open-ended Modeling Problems (OEMPs) to engage students in thispractice, among others, and this study is another step in the development and assessment processfor these OEMPs. Specifically, this study examines how second year engineering students makeassumptions

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Jacob Randall Vanderpool, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

the RPs indicating that art istheir favorite subject. Most of these RPs are enrolled in architecture, interior design, and civilengineering programs. The design requirements of these programs are high and so it isreasonable that women with preference for art are enrolled in these programs. Surprisingly,25.81% of RPs enrolled in architecture related programs and 20% enrolled in interior designprograms did not select art as a favorite subject. Considering that art and design are keycomponents of these programs, follow up studies will assess their experiences in these programs.Only 43.48% of the RPs consider science as a favorite subject. Majority of RPs with science as afavorite subject are in civil engineering, architectural engineering, and

Conference Session

Identity, Culture, and Socialization

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Mark A. Chapman, University of San Diego

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

discursivepractices that the construction of engineering knowledge is developed. Practices such asevaluating, assessing alternatives, considering trade-offs, interpreting texts or images areessential components of learning how to be an engineer. Nonetheless, an integral part ofstudents’ education toward becoming an engineer relies on the practices, beliefs, and values that1 Gee [11] differentiates between a capitalized D (“Discourse”) to describe a set of practices and a lowercase d (“discourse”) to describe colloquial use.are part of their everyday lives. Gee [11] described Discourse as the “distinctive ways ofspeaking/listening and often, too, writing/reading coupled with distinctive ways of acting,interacting, valuing, feeling, dressing, thinking

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Novel Strategies for Studying Liberal Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Win Gilbert Bruhl, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

for engineering educators determining howbest to judge or assess creativity within engineering projects.Critical judgement of a student’s creative project most effectively begins with a question theresponse to which subjectivity of the artist is revealed. While it may be easy to address assignedobjectives such as the implementation of visual elements and principles of visual organization oruse of materials, understanding where the artist has been and what life experiences inform theirart is vital to communication; and communication is the essential reason for making works of art.The critique then centers on two fundamental components, form and content – physicalcharacteristics and meaning.Physical characteristics include the effective use of