Conference Session

Teaching Tools: Communication (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

results of these focus group meetings.IntroductionWritten communication is an important professional skill that is required for all successfulengineers. ABET’s Outcome 3 [1] requires that students must demonstrate “an ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences.” Employers often cite an engineer’s abilityto communicate as essential, and one study found that this ability was perceived to be the mostimportant skill among government agencies [2]. Various studies, however, often reveal gapsbetween graduates’ abilities and employers’ expectations [3].Often, engineering students’ first exposure to engineering communication occurs when theywrite lab reports. Another fundamental ABET outcome is “An ability to develop and

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, McNair Achievement Programs funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education and internalfunding by universities. Engaging undergraduates in research is seen as a way to motivatestudents to pursue graduate studies after completing their undergraduate programs, as well asdeveloping research skills and communications skills and enhancing students’ overalleducational experience. Studies on the impact of these programs on REU students have beenreported1-8.While such programs exist on a more limited basis for high school students, impact studies ofthese programs are scarce. The earliest program for supporting high school students was ProjectSEED, established in 1968 by the American Chemical Society to help economicallydisadvantaged high school students expand

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Friauf, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, Page 13.1070.6showing how certain experiments verify the specifications. The final compliance test isperformed in the presence of the professor, and is driven by the documentation.Finally, in conjunction with our “trade-show”-style Senior Design Show in May of each year, aposter must be created by the team to highlight their design. This is part of a poster competitionthat takes place the same day. At this show, visitors from on and off campus talk to the teamsabout their design. Students are judged on their ability to communicate well.Criterion 3i – a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learningIn their paper, Assessing Readiness for Self-Directed Learning, Litzinger, et al.9 referenceFlammer10. Flammer

Conference Session

Centering Black Experiences in STEM: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simone Smarr, University of Florida; Juan Gilbert, University of Florida

in the isolation and feeling of otherness that minority groups deal with are important inunderstanding the statistics around minorities in computing [9–11]. Although BPC efforts arevery popular at the K-12 level, higher education is often the precursor to joining the techworkforce and requires attention. So the question becomes, what is the research community doingfor Black computing students and what more can we do.BackgroundComputer Science Education research has consistently grown over the years. The ACM SpecialInterest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium has been heldsince 1970. This area of research has explored best practices for teaching programming andcomputing topics and how to engage with students

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhavna Hariharan, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

working with the community rather than for them.The class project focused on improving sanitation and hygiene problems in rural Indiawas undertaken in groups of three. It then describes the challenges of ensuringparticipation of the students and the community as equal partners and how this wasachieved by including practice of care as a central piece of the course. In addition toreading and discussing literature on care ethics, the students used these concepts to createindividual “care statements” which guided the design process. The paper then describes apreliminary attempt at understanding student engineers’ experiences of engaging withcare as well as their evolving understanding of practicing care in engineering practice.Introduction

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

obtained from InstitutionalAnalysis), CREATE shows much better retention. Cohort 1 is 93.8% while the general is 85.8%.Cohort 2 is 94.1% while the general is 73%.LESSONS LEARNEDAfter formative evaluation on four years of running the CREATE program, and based onqualitative data collected during focus groups conducted every semester, as well as a site visit bythe external project evaluator, we have identified findings and lessons learned to date:Program persistence: The two program cohorts began one year apart, with the second cohortstarting during COVID-impacted operations and instructional modes. Our cohort persistence dataindicates that 1) retention of students in both cohorts are both in the range of 94%, although 2)broader persistence numbers

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

barriers to their design process because of theacademic context. Some students described the design being guided significantly by the courseassignments and grading. Other students reported difficulties engaging the users which impactedtheir experience of human-centered design. For example, Megan described how her interactionwith her customer was not ideal: if I were designing for someone, I would want to keep in contact with them a lot more often. She is kind of hard to get a hold of and it’s not—we’re kind of on the back burner, it seems like.This is consistent with Scott’s findings that the students often underestimated the complexity anddifficulty of engaging users when beginning the project, and when faced with the challenges inthe midst

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Graduate Student Experience and Decision-Making

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Torres-Sanchez ​CEng MEng PhD PGCert FHEA MIMechE, Loughborough University; Paul Conway FREng CEng, Loughborough University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

divided into two parts: the first one deals with the analysis of the descriptionscreated and communicated by the students, along with their level of engagement in theexercise; and the second part delves into the successes and shortfalls the exercise had,considering the premises set out by the LSP framework.3.1 Use of metaphors, storytelling and participants engagementThe symbolic representations of ‘why a PhD’ had a marked metaphorical content, dominatedby the visual, ontological and primary types, followed by the personification, orientationaland absolute (Figure 1).Figure 1: Three exemplars of constructions with annotations depicting a few of the analogiesdescribed by the participants. Tenors and vehicles of higher metaphorical symbolism

Conference Session

Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

order”—important updates, deadlines, and general instructor feedback regarding trends from class performance or engagement • Introduction to the topic of the day • Activity or open-ended question to establish the students’ existing schemata towards the topic of the day • Lecture and discussion on topic (emphasis on discussion) • Activity to reinforce lecture and discussion points, as well as evaluate student gains from class • Re-visiting any points deemed necessary from results of activitySummary of TopicsLike many technical communication courses, the focus is on both oral and writtencommunication. Audience analysis and communicating significance are two overarching themesthat are woven into all topics

Conference Session

Service Learning in Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Chandler; dean fontenot

solutions in a global and societal context Through the introduction to ethics, IE students get a better understanding of the responsibilities of professional engineers and the impact that engineers have on society in general. Because the clients are middle school and high school administrators and teachers, IE students develop an understanding that as engineers they have an obligation to society and to the communities in which they live. Because they are developing a project that will remain with the client for numerous years, they take an exceptional interest and pride in the work they produce. • (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jeff R. Brown, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Joseph Roland Keebler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jenna Korentsides, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Paper ID #42176Board 180: Impacting Engineering Students’ Perceptions of DEI ThroughReal-Life Narratives and In-Class Discussions with an Empathetic LensProf. Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University To continually improve the experience of the students in her courses, Lisa engages in applied pedagogical research, implementing research-based techniques in the classroom. Currently teaching Introduction to Engineering and Graphical Communications courses, Lisa has implemented active teaching techniques, team and project-based assignments, and emphasizes self-reflection in her students.Dr. Jeff R. Brown, Embry-Riddle

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

research experiences can impact a student’sexcitement, curiosity, and identity11. This project in particular was structured so that graduatestudents were exposed to a distributed research project that presented various methodologicalconsiderations. The project was organized and scaffolded in a way that would introduce newresearchers to engineering education research that would make them comfortable in the field12.The following potential results of participation were marketed to graduate students in an email:  Belonging. Increase your sense of belonging to the engineering education community;  Personal reflection. Engage in reflection on your own trajectories, plans, and expectations;  Curiosity. Become increasingly curious

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

engineering educationspecifically is based upon profit making. The ultimate goal is economic growth with littleif any interest in peace, social or environmental justice or wealth distribution. Such amodel ignores inequalities, has contempt for the arts and literature, promotes group think,needs docile students and de-emphasizes critical thinking. We would like to offer adifferent paradigm, one which has as its priority the development of not only the humanspecies but also the rest of the natural world. We would like to offer a new paradigm forengineering based upon a new ethic, linked to our capacity to love. Using such aparadigm, each and every being matters, groups are disaggregated into individuals andequal respect exists for each individual. Such

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

programs. In this paper, the proposed program stands out for its innovativedesign and implementation, which have proven effective in engaging students, including those withlimited initial interest in chemical engineering. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 31.1 Existing STEM Programs in Chemical EngineeringK-12 STEM workshops are often taught using traditional methods. While science education wasonce predominantly theoretical, hands-on learning is now being increasingly adopted. This shifthas

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Nicki Washington, Winthrop University; Shaefny Grays, North Carolina State University ; Sudipta Dasmohapatra, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

education research has focused heavily onunderstanding why students of color don’t pursue computer science and identifying better waysto instruct, retain, and engage them. While there are several tools that measure student interest in,knowledge of, and attitude towards CS, there are none that assess the direct impact of ethnicidentity on their perceptions of the field and decisions to pursue it.To this extent, the Computer Science Cultural Attitude and Identity Survey (CSAIS) wasdeveloped to measure five important constructs that influence the attitudes and identity ofundergraduate students of color in computer science: confidence, interest, gender, professional,and identity. The tool currently targets freshmen and sophomores either entering the

Conference Session

Design Communications & Cognition II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Goncher P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

affecting the design project, e.g. use of tablet PCSocial CC/S Social issues affecting the design project; e.g. communication and interaction of team membersInterview data for this study comes from a series of team semi-structured interviewsapproximately one hour in length with each of the four teams. The semi-structured interviewformat allowed the team members to think and respond generally and then elaborate withspecifics or issues they felt were important. The interview protocol included questions prompting Page 22.1466.5the students to

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John H. Callewaert, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, University of Michigan; Kevin Cai Jiang, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

. He received a BSE in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing and Communicating Professional Competency Development through Experiential LearningThis is a work-in-progress paper submitted to the ASEE Cooperative & Experiential EducationDivision.AbstractA new experiential learning initiative at a large R1 institution seeks to provide students with aframework to intentionally explore learning opportunities, meaningfully engage in experiences,iteratively reflect on their learning, and clearly communicate their development of one or morekey professional competencies

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Margot vigeant, bucknell; Katharyn Nottis, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

of the impact ofemissivity on the amount of radiation heat transfer. The first version of the questionrequired students to infer that the emissivity of surface 2 was less. The second version ofthe question provides this information explicitly, and so is a better measure of students’understanding of the effect of emissivity on radiation heat flux. Results indicate that thischange was effective. On the revised question, 57% of students were able to answer itcorrectly and the discrimination index went from -0.08 to 0.32, a significantimprovement.Example 2:Temperature vs. Energy Question: Phase 1Question: Assuming either stream below leaves a turbine at the same conditions, whichstream has the potential to produce more total electricity in such

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies - Bring Your Own Experiment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Bishop, University of Nebraska, Kearney

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

oftesting, or to perform testing simulations [10] . While there may be some benefit in watchingothers perform tests, it does not have the same impact as personal hands-on experience. Sim-ulations are limited by the pre-programmed material options, and don’t allow exploration be-yond these limits. Universal testing machines from leading manufacturers such as Instron andTinius Olsen cost tens of thousands of dollars each, so purchasing additional machines is notan option for most universities. The primary motivation for this work was to develop a testingplatform that would enable more students to engage in hands-on learning of materials scienceconcepts. As a tool for active learning, this builds on decades of literature on active [6,8

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

do not develop inevitably on their own, but instead occur through engaging alearner’s imagination in learning about the world and applying this array of cognitive tools.Although undergraduates will normally have passed the stage when earlier understandings aredominant, it is important to note that they are not left behind when students become literate.Rather they are transformed and become a permanent element of later understanding and workparticularly well when combined with other types of understanding.All students can learn to use the cognitive tools to increase their ability to think and understand.For example, a well-crafted story is a tool that can convey a coherent view of understanding in amemorable form while at the same time

Conference Session

LEAD Tech Session #2: Assessing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Development.

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivier de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reza Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joel Schindall, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

technical leaders. The benefits of integrationinclude increased depth of student involvement, better academic integrity, as well ascross-program longitudinal assessment. Challenges of the programs under the umbrella ofTechnical Leadership and Communications (TLC) include organizational positioning, andconvincing both students and faculty that these skills are force multipliers for increased impact.Despite tremendous progress in codifying engineering leadership and delivering impactfulexperiential learning to our students, these programs and their overall governance remain a workin progress.IntroductionTechnical proficiency is not enough to empower current and future engineers and scientists tohave maximal impact on the world. This broad and

Conference Session

Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda S. Fry, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

received from their peers. The studentsagreed GTA feedback was helpful in improving their MEA solutions and was more useful thanthe peer feedback. However, the students had contradictory perceptions of the level ofspecificity and vagueness in the GTA feedback. This study supports the notion that studentsneed training and education both in how to give feedback as well as how to respond to feedback.I. IntroductionInternationally, engineering educators have recognized the necessity of students acquiringteaming and communication skills, aptitude in engineering science and design, ability to applymathematics, and an ability to address open-ended, ambiguous problems1. To achieve thesecompetencies, one instructional approach that has been developed is

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

International

projects in developing regions of the world. I was drawn tothis opportunity because I wanted to get involved with an engineering project that would havesome impact on people. I applied for and was accepted to a water quality project in Kenya. Theproblems facing the region of Kenya in question were microorganisms and fluorideconcentrations3. Microorganisms can cause diarrhea which severely dehydrates the infectedperson and further impairs the health of those with weaker immune systems while excessfluoride can cause bone damage. Within the scope of the course, the students and the facultyleader decided to address one particular kind of water quality issue, namely the removal ofmicroorganisms. To handle this problem properly, we engaged in a review

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Brinley Boyett, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #49519Examining Educators’ Impact on Learning Environment, Technological Literacy,and Teaching Effectiveness through Integrating AI in the ClassroomBrinley Boyett, Texas A&M University Brinley Boyett is a senior at Texas A&M University, studying Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. She is passionate about education and has worked as a Supplemental Instructor at Texas A&M for the past 18 months. She aims to leverage her technical background to further educational initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness and student technological literacy. Brinley believes in the potential of Artificial

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quincy Brown, Bowie State University; Jamika D. Burge, Information Systems Worldwide

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

students taking the CS AP exam2.We have chosen to focus our efforts on AA girls as they are the least represented demographic incomputing, even though a survey conducted by Girl Scouts revealed that AA girls have thehighest level of interest in CS careers as compared to their Caucasian and Hispanic peers34. Ourgoal is to develop a framework to engage this demographic and make computing accessible,thereby removing the mystique and “this is hard” image of CS.The MOTIVATE framework integrates five areas that are known to impact student success invarious ways: (1) technical skill development, (2) parental support, (3) non-technical skilldevelopment, (4) mentoring, and (5) informal education. The framework was implemented in the2013 offering of a

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leila Keyvani, Northeastern University; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

].Visualization skills can be enhanced by teaching and training the students from early stages [4-5]. Studies have shown that failure to master visualization skills will, indirectly, impact theirability to master other concepts in engineering that are based on visualization.Oral presentation, on the other hand, is not simply the formal presentation of the material to atechnical audience. Engineers spend 50% or more daily, communicating either with colleaguesworking on the same project or with individuals outside the organization. The audiences withwhom engineers engage are many and complex. Engineers speak to other engineers, to clients, togovernment agencies, and to support staff. Skills such as clarity, negotiation, discussing teamchallenges, and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Patrice M. Ludwig, James Madison University; Erica J. Lewis

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

impact each other, but may have different biases and goals, is important. Thiscommunication is facilitated through teamwork. In the course, students receive explicit trainingin problem solving techniques, teamwork, and communication. For example, students form theirteams using the StrengthsFinders analysis to build on the individual strengths. Moreover, theteams watch a video on the challenger disaster to evaluate systemic reasons leading to failure inteam decision making. Additionally, the MakerSpace is used to foster creative problem solving,collaboration skills, and knowledge of technologies that may shape their professions’ future.The instructor's’ role in the course is to serve as facilitators and guides while students work todevelop their

Collection

2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Birou; Alistar Erickson-Ludwig; Mira Olson; Kevin Scoles

. In winter quarter, ten junior­level students enrolled from majors ranging from Materials Science & Engineering to Mechanical Engineering. While the course did not have a required textbook, a book often used in EPICS  5​programs​  was used for guidance on topics such as constituent needs assessment and product design. Critical items from the course syllabus, including the course description, goals, and outcomes are in Table 1.   The course begins with an exposure to the EPICS model and how their collaboration with SLA@Beeber addresses many of the objectives of an EPICS project.  Guest speakers from Drexel’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement discussed the importance and impact of engaging with the local community and how

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Nowak Jr., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Daniel A Kaczmarek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Johnson Samuel, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reveals that module has a positive impact onmiddle-school students.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. Section 2 presents the design and softwareimplementation of two LegoTM-based machine tools focused on subtractive manufacturing(machining) and metrology and Section 3 presents some of the advanced manufacturing conceptsthat can be conveyed using these machines. Section 4 discusses the Phase-1 implementation ofthese modules as part of a one hour in-class activity to middle-school students, followed bySection 5, which outlines on-going activities in the area of curriculum development and K-12teacher training programs. Finally, Section 6 presents the specific conclusions that can be drawnfrom this work.2. LegoTM-based Machine Tools

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E. Bernard White, George Mason University

program. In this paper, we take a closerlook at the types of non-traditional programs that are available to undergraduate students inengineering schools and explore the extent to which these types of non-traditional programs areachieving their goals both in The Volgenau School and at other select universities across thecountry. Additionally, we explore the impact of these types of non-traditional bachelor degreeprograms offered by engineering schools on more traditional undergraduate program offeringsin engineering and computer science. We also attempt to both identify and gain a betterunderstanding of the full range of issues that must be addressed. Among the topics to bediscussed are: issues associated with both the recruitment and persistent