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Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Reginald J. Perry, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

retention. However, the program can improve by increasing the academicsupport beyond the pre-engineering courses, potentially improving the second-term GPAs to behigher than a 3.0 GPA. This will make the students more marketable for the STEM workforceand/or graduate school after graduation.It should be noted that even though Engineering LLC and EESI students only made up 31% ofthe first time in college freshmen in the original cohorts, Table 1, by the sophomore year (newcohort), they made up 45% of the universities engineering student population and 50% of thepopulation by junior year and 55% by senior year. This further shows how the program hasaffected the total number of black students graduating from the university when a program thatservices a

Conference Session

Improving Presentation Skills Through Summer Research and Ambassador Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Necia Werner, Carnegie Mellon University; Joanna Dickert, Carnegie Mellon University; Nisha Shanmugaraj, Carnegie Mellon University ; Kevin G. Monahan, Carnegie Mellon University; Stephanie Wallach, Carnegie Mellon University; Jennifer Keating, Carnegie Mellon University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

English. In my five years at the GCC, I have enjoyed helping STEM and humanities students learn to convey their innovative ideas more effectively. I have also taught First Year Writing and graduate level engineering courses on language and genre foundations for diverse types of writing. My research interests focus on deconstructing rhetorical moves in both written and visual communication to help demystify expert writing practices for students.Kevin G. Monahan, Carnegie Mellon University Kevin joined Carnegie Mellon University in July 2013 as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Career and Professional Development. In this role, Kevin leads the career center’s efforts in providing leading career development and

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

StudentsAbstract:The rapid development of computer and information technology impacts almost every aspect ofour daily lives. It has been witnessed that the microprocessor changes from 8-bit to 64-bit andthe display from monochrome monitors to millions of colors LED screens. Educators have alsoenjoyed the benefits on improved pedagogy in teaching STEM courses by integrating both thecomputer technology and up-to-date research results into the classrooms. However, the teachingof college level STEM obligatory math courses does not keep pace with the rapid developmentof the computer and information technology. To better prepare STEM students’ math trainingstill remains a challenge. Another simple reality is that today’s college students are grown up in amultimedia

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

effectively on teamsf An ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problemsg Ability to communicate effectivelyh A recognition to the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learningi An ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilitiesj A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issuesk A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement Your email address which you will keep the longest:_______________________(Hotmail, yahoo, or Gmail account) Figure A.1 Instrument to survey of the strength and skills of the exiting students

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Chris Kobus, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Alex Alkidas, Oakland University; Michael Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

the United States – half of whom were female -spent 10 weeks working in teams of two or three on automotive research projects involving fluidmechanics, heat transfer, energy and/or tribology. Throughout this program, students workedclosely with faculty, industrial mentors and graduate students and took part in additionalactivities such as field trips, seminars, meetings with working engineers and automotiveresearchers, an SAE conference and short courses on alternative energy. One of the key featuresof this program was its use of industrial mentors; the industrial mentors are all highly qualifiedand experienced individuals from the automotive industry who have volunteered to take part inthis experience because they have a strong commitment to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Imelda Olague, New Mexico State University; Ian H Leslie, New Mexico State University; Thomas D. Burton, New Mexico State University; Ricardo R. Torres Knight, University of Chihuahua

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International

 Manual,  retrieved  on  March  2012,  http://www.nmsu.edu/manual/documents/intro.pdfSince 1989, UACH has worked cooperatively with NMSU to create and advance programs ofhigher education, to promote culture and to perform activities of research and outreach.Examples of collaboration include joint research projects, externally funded service programs,cultural exchanges, and dual and joint degree programs.EDUCATION MODEL DESIGNED FOR THE AGREEMENTThe educational model selected was a Dual Degree program that is an agreement allowing theparticipant students to receive two separate engineering degrees. The degree comprises 9semesters of academic work to meet the credit hour requirements at both institutions. In addition,to the course work, UACH

Conference Session

Improving Presentation Skills Through Summer Research and Ambassador Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine Haas, Engineering Ambassadors Network; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Avi Kaplan, Temple University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Christine Haas brings over ten years of experience working in marketing and communications with a focus on the science and engineering fields. She’s held positions as the director of marketing for Drexel’s College of Engineering and director of operations for Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Engineering. Now, as Principal of Christine Haas Consulting, LLC, Christine travels around the world teaching courses to scientists and engineers on presentations and technical writing. She has taught clients across gov- ernment, industry and higher education, including Texas Instruments, Brookhaven National Laboratory, European Southern Observatory (Chile), Simula Research Laboratory (Norway) and the University of Illinois-Urbana

Conference Session

Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne Gersie

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

environment conducive to learningand that the interns viewed the experience as a learning opportunity. These results support thegoals of the program and also indicate areas for future inquiry including exploring mentorperceptions and influence of intern background on experience.This assessment and continued research stand to have a positive impact on the SOAR program,the broader defense community, and other internship programs through establishing the programas an effective practice. Furthermore, the results of this assessment have the opportunity to aidcontinual improvement and support translation of SOAR to other contexts.8. References[1] NAE, “Understanding the educational and career pathways of engineers,” in The NationalAcademy of Engineering

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Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Zachary Boehm, University of Southern California; Hussain Badruddin Penwala, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Mathematics

AC 2012-4334: GAMEMATH! EMBEDDING SECONDARY MATHEMAT-ICS INTO A GAME-MAKING CURRICULUMErin Shaw, University of Southern California Erin Shaw is a Computer Scientist at the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Her research focuses on modeling and assessing student knowledge in the areas of science and mathematics and experimenting with new technologies for aiding assessment in distance learning. As a Co-Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation sponsored studies, she researches new ways to assess student collaboration in undergraduate engineering courses and new ways to motivate secondary mathematics learning in the context of computer

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3617: DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATIONAL GOALS WITHIN THEFIELD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGDiana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston Diana de la Rosa-Pohl has been a lecturer in the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Hous- ton since 2003. She has worked with the PROMES program to develop project-based learning courses for the first-year curriculum. Currently, she is developing and evaluating project-based multidisciplinary courses for the engineering honors program. Page 25.468.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATIONAL

Conference Session

Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Kamryn G. Zachek; Alex Webster, University of New Mexico; Timothy L. Schroeder; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

student lead for the Grand Challenge Water Science Communication fellowship at UNM.Dr. Alex Webster, University of New MexicoMr. Timothy L. Schroeder Tim Schroeder is the Project Director for the STEM Gateway Program at the University of New Mexico. In this capacity, he oversees student support programs designed to improve student achievement rates in STEM for Hispanic and low-income students. PriorDr. Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico Dr. Anjali Mulchandani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environ- mental Engineering at the University of New Mexico. She leads the Environmental Resource Sustainabil- ity group, which studies themes related to environmental and water

Conference Session

Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel A. Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso; Thomas Joseph Soto, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Carlos Paez, Navajo Technical University; Alice Carron, Blue Marble Institute of Space Science

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Assistant Professor in Mathematics at Navajo Technical University (NTU) as well as the Program Advisor for the Mathematics Program at NTU. His current research focuses on technology-enhanced active learning in college mathematics for tribal students. He works developing lessons and curriculum to promote students’ interests in learning mathematics. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses about mathematics. He received his doctoral degree in the Science, Technol- ogy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand of Teaching Learning and Culture Program at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2014 under the mentoring of Dr. Judith Munter.Alice Carron, Blue Marble Institute of Space Science Alice Carron is a Science

Conference Session

Case Studies and Programs to Improve Graduate Students' Skills

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Karanian, Stanford University; Srinath Sibi, Stanford University; Matthew T. Ikeler; Leigh Hagestad, Stanford University; Wendy G. Ju, Stanford University

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Graduate Studies

level course in theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at a west coast university in the United States,developed a preliminary approach to analyzing the drive-along responses - videos, audio,and pictures - of test drives. By more completely understanding the emotionalexperience of interacting and communicating with semi-autonomous and autonomousvehicles, we include graduate students in the study of emotion to equip them as designerswith better tools to ensure a successful transition into the next evolution of human-carinteraction.Participating graduate students were enrolled during the autumn 2015 term, in oneMechanical Engineering class, with a focus on defining emotion along with considerationof the automobile. The class included car

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

Pur- due University. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University. His research interests include educational research, solid mechanics, experimental mechanics, microstructural evaluation of materials, and experiment and instrument design. He has been involved with various research projects sponsored by NSF, NASA, and AFOSR, ranging from education-related issues to traditional research topics in the areas of elevated temperature constitutive modeling of monolithic super alloys and environmental effects on titanium based metal matrix composites. His current research inter- ests include epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale; Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice

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Educational Research and Methods

-schoolmultidisciplinary team set up in the ’90s ; the research was conducted in Italy in differentsocio-cultural contexts in technical as well as classical secondary schools on students 14–16and 16-18 respectively.The aim of the work was on the one hand to investigate as to whether or not the teaching-learning process speeds up when students are provided with a previous mnemonic knowledgeof chemical formulae and, on the other hand, to test the feasibility of associating old andwell-known natural language concepts with chemical concepts.This work discusses how the communication on chemical topics has been improved bygetting the student: • To master the world language of chemistry.This task was accomplished through a computer card-game based on the

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Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carl R. F. Lund, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Chemical Engineering

. 44(1): p. 53-63.14. Butler, M.B. and R.J. Zerr, The Use of Online Homework Systems to Enhance Out-of- Class Student Engagement. International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2005. 12(2): p. 51-58.15. Erickson, J.A., A Call to Action: Transforming Grading Practices. Principal Leadership, 2011. 11(6): p. 42-46.16. Alexander, S., Making the Most Effective Use of Homework. Mathematics Teaching, 2002(178): p. 36-38.17. Austin, J.D., Do Comments on Mathematics Homework Affect Student Achievement? 1976, School Science and Mathematics.18. Brookhart, S.M., Feedback That Fits. Educational Leadership, 2007. 65(4): p. 54-59.19. Casselman, B.L. and C.H. Atwood, Improving General Chemistry Course

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Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Amy F. Golightly, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

groups was tested using oneway analyses of variance (ANOVA).Effect size estimates were computed using partial eta squared. SPSS was used for allcalculations.Results and DiscussionTable 2 summarizes the significance of all results from this study. Cells containing no datashowed no significant change between that particular attribute’s presence or absence. Threecourse attributes have significant and consistent impact across multiple types of motivation - I.A.(and its derivatives), the elective nature of the course, III.A., the extent to which students connectwith others outside their own major (interdisciplinary), and III.B. (and its derivatives), the extentto which students feel they worked on “real” problems.In the Ryan and Deci Self

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Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicolas Hudon, Queen's University; Louise Meunier P.Eng., Queen's University

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Chemical Engineering

consistentapproach for students to organize data and theory and to effectively improve theirproblem-solving skills early in the undergraduate curriculum. This project was initiated by twoinstructors involved in a sequence of fundamental chemical engineering second-year courses:Course A is the fundamental mass and energy balances introductory course delivered to studentsduring the Fall term of their second year of engineering studies; and, Course B is the first courseof chemical engineering thermodynamics, taught during the Winter term of second year. The keyoutcome in proposing an effective and consistent approach to problem solving early in thechemical engineering curriculum is to enhance students’ learning experience by demystifyingwhat they perceived as

Conference Session

Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #29375By Students For Students: Using Course Projects To Create LearningMaterials For Future ClassesDr. Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University Dr. Lucas Landherr is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, conducting research in comics and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020By Students For Students: Using Course Projects To Create LearningMaterials For Future ClassesAbstract In order to improve student understanding of course concepts, as well as to increase therange of learning material

Conference Session

Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware; Catherine A Fromen, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

)? (3) How did you engage with course materials outside of the class period? (4) Did you communicate your learnings to someone not in the class? Did you relate your learnings to any current events? (5) What did you learn about how you learn (or how you could learn) more effectively?A simple 3-point grading rubric to evaluate the weekly writing reflections was established at thebeginning of the semester with input from the class. The agreed-upon rubric is shown in Table 3.This regular assignment prompted students to discuss course topics and how they relate tocurrent events with their peers, as well as regularly assess their own engagement in the course.The simple grading approach allowed students to feel comfortable being candid in

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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Electrical and Computer

three tocomplete all the labs and the term project.A set of methods were developed to effectively transition the Design with Microcontrollerscourse online, to enhance resilience of students, and to affirm equity and accessibility for all.This paper provides a description of these methods and the course structures in both in-personmode and online mode. The paper also presents the results of an anonymous exit-class surveycollected from students enrolled in the online course in the fall 2020 semester and discussesplans for future improvement.2. Course Structure in in-Person ModeBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, the Design with Microcontrollers course was taught insynchronous, in-person mode. Every student purchased a TM4C123G LaunchPad ($13 per unit

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Aric M. Gillispie; Mathew Benton

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics & Physics

 major causes.  We have modified our teaching methods in this course to an inverted or flipped classroom that employed less formal instruction techniques than the traditional lecture. Our smaller class­sizes (typically less than 30) allow for direct instruction by the instructor and the peer mentor, group problem­solving, and other techniques. This paper discusses observed effectiveness of using non­lecture techniques compared to a lecture­based course. The results of lecture­based courses were observed over several years. The results are compared to results in non­lecture­based courses, taught by the same instructor, in two offerings in Fall 2012 and Fall 2014. The Thermodynamics Concept Inventory has been used as well as overall performance on

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; John Bussani

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Professional Papers

”, 2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference, Tulsa,Oklahoma.[4] Yue Hung and Gonca Altuger-Genc, “Development of Assessment Plan for Online Thermo-Fluid Science Courses”, Journal of Education and Practice, 9(3) 2018.[5] Carol L Considine, Michael W. Seek, and Jon Lester, “Strategies for Effective Online CourseDevelopment”, 2014 ASEE Annual Conference, June 15-18, Indianapolis, IN[6] Derek M Yip-Hoi, “Using Simulation to Improve the Efficiency of CAM and CNC Instruction”,2013 ASEE Annual Conference, Jun 23-26, Atlanta, GA[7] SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA),https://www.solidworks.com/certifications/mechanical-design-cswa-mechanical-design

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Innovative Teaching Methods in Industrial Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Ford; Denise Jackson

). This work focusedon the technological enhancement of course material for an introductory industrial engineering(IE) course. One teaching module is completed, and it was described in this paper. Futuredevelopments will include modules on money, computers, equipment, processes, and facilities.Additionally, this will be used in the Work Measurement class this fall. With student feedback, wewill be able to assess it effectiveness and make improvements.References1. Chickering, A.W., & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven Principles for good Practice in Undergraduate Education. AAHE Bulletin, 39 (7), 3-7.2. iienet.org/public/articles/details.cfm?id=4683. eml.ou.edu/fie/home.html4. Klassen, Johanna, “Pedagogical Support for Use of Information Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Pacific University; Bailey A Weber, Pacific University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

teach, to educate upcoming engineers in best practices and for them to look to alternative ways and new technology that will improve on current design methods. Dr. Walton-Macaulay believes that fostering diversity in teaching breeds innovation and is currently focused on engineering education research.Bailey A Weber, Pacific University Second year Pacific University student, majoring in engineering physics. Currently as a student I am preparing to step into an engineering career by participating in field related opportunities and gaining relevant course experience. Being career ready means having experience as a learner, leader, and teammate. The ability to step into a mentoring role opened many doors for myself and

Conference Session

The Best in DEED

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina M Quan, University of Maryland, College Park; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Emilia Dewi Tanu, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

, we evaluate the effectiveness of these seminar activities through their impact on LAs. Finally, we outline areas for improvement on the pedagogy seminar and implications for instructors of similar seminars. Background The Learning Assistant Model Originally developed at the University of Colorado at Boulder, the Learning Assistant model uses the transformation of STEM courses as a mechanism for achieving four goals: (a) improving the quality of university STEM education, (b) improving STEM teacher recruitment and preparation, (c) expanding discipline-based education research efforts, and (d) changing institutional culture to value research-based educational practices.​8-9​ In this model, the transformation of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simin Hall, College of Engineering at Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech; Sam Conn, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 15.12.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Case Study of a Thermodynamics Course: Informing Online Course DesignAbstractEmpirical data is needed to measure the effectiveness of problem based online offerings ofabstract engineering courses such as thermodynamics courses. Problem solving is central toengineers‟ work; therefore, it should be central to their education. The hypermedia learningenvironments offer particular advantages to learners who are inherently self-directed learners1.However, the current population taking these courses consists of traditional undergraduates whotypically require and expect more structure and instruction2. Many students, particularly thosewith low

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Behrend; Qi Dunsworth, Penn State Behrend; Mary L Kahl, The Pennsylvania State University, the Behrend College

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Manufacturing

profits obtained by the student groups (right) in one simulation activityThe group effectiveness results for one student group are shown in Figure 5. The GSICircumplex shows three types of group styles: constructive, passive/defensive, andaggressive/defensive. Effective teams should have higher score – ideally exceeding the boldedmiddle ring – in constructive style (blue) and lower scores in both passive/defensive (green) andaggressive/defensive styles (red). The GSI scores for all the student groups have improved afterthe soft skills workshops.The manufacturing simulations and soft skills assessment were also implemented in anothermanufacturing systems course in the Spring semester. A group of five students

Conference Session

Course Tools and Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Teresa J.K. Hall, South Dakota State University; Albena Yuliyanova Yordanova, South Dakota State Univeristy ; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Management

projects aimed at making department processes more efficient and effective. Thisfaculty member had been involved in facilitating other improvement efforts across campus and isthe primary instructor for lean courses in the department.A Case Study: Lean Initiative in the COM DepartmentOver the summer of 2017, the COM department head and the facilitator reviewed a list ofpotential projects and proposed 3 potential projects to undertake by faculty and staff members.Best practice indicates that improvement initiatives are much more successful when the initialproject is a quick win. Researchers have demonstrated that selection of the first project isinstrumental in further engagement of participants. Choosing a project that is unlikely to fail

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Student Learning 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Huanying Gu, New York Institute of Technology; N. Sertac Artan, New York Institute of Technology; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology; Reza Amineh, New York Institute of Technology; Houwei Cao, New York Institute of Technology; Sarah McPherson, New York Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the 21st Century Learner. Dr. McPherson has served as a Commissioner on the Continuous Improvement (CI) Commission/Accreditation, Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP); Standards Review Committee, Council of Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP). and Program Reviewer and Auditor, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) for National Educational Standards for Teachers, Technology and Technology Coaches. She currently serves as lead reviewer for the ISTE Higher Education Recognition program. Dr. McPherson has M.S. and Ed.D. degrees from Johns Hopkins University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Course Redesign – Embedding