Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tagged Topics

Diversity, LGBTQ+

topics leads to good job prospects and careers; moreover, science shows us that a greater diversityof perspectives in engineering teams leads to better results [6]; it is thus both a moral and practical imperativeto find ways to achieve greater diversity within engineering and technology fields.This paper describes experiences developing a new course at UMass Amherst, called Queer Lights, that aimsto share the excitement and potential of electronics and computing with students who might not otherwiseexperience these topics by pursuing an engineering major. The course has the following description: “QueerLights will cast light on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQA) topics while the studentsin the class literally cast light

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten R. Basinet, Western Washington University; Andrew G. Klein, Western Washington University; Richard Martin, The Air Force Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

generally placed their microphones 1-2’ from the microphone tomaximize signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Figure 2: Experimental Setup of Multiuser Acoustic Transmitter and Three ReceiversImplementationWestern Washington University (WWU) has recently started a degree program in electricalengineering (EE), and in the conception of this new program, hands-on and project-based learningwere identified as key components of the curriculum. As such, the senior-level digitalcommunications course (EE 460) has a weekly lab, as do all but 2 of the 30 courses in theprogram. This exercise was given to the students as the first lab of the quarter, before the studentshad been exposed to multiuser system concepts. Students entering this digital communicationscourse

Conference Session

Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Student

Paper ID #17868What’s So Funny About STEM: Examining the Implementation of Humor inthe ClassroomMs. Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Carrie Sekeres graduated with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, with a concentration in Astronautics, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she also works as a research assistant in the Engi- neering Fundamentals Department. Ms. Sekeres interned in the Integration Engineering branch of the Launch Services Program Directorate, working to develop and implement a working online collaboration space for several of the branches at Kennedy Space Center. Ms

Conference Session

Explorations in Mechanics Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Graves P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Young Hwan Chun, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Page 26.1741.2that carryover from one course to the next is unreliable at best. This is especially true over thesummer and is particularly challenging for most students transitioning from statics tointroductory mechanics. The work described in this paper was undertaken to quantify the extentof that deterioration of knowledge and to attempt to establish linkages between that deteriorationas it relates to both past and future performance.With that in mind, the authors have developed two basic research questions about the statics andmechanics sequence at the United States Military Academy, which is very similar to theprograms of instruction at other institutions: 1. Do students retain sufficient mastery of the basic material to enable effective

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Zachary Kuhn, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-wavelength, five-axis laser machining centerfrom Oxford Lasers in Oxford, England has provided those Engineering Technology students theopportunity to learn and practice high-tech skills related to laser machining, part marking, datamatrices, and computer-aided design and manufacturing. Additionally, the data from this multi-faceted machine can be used to develop soft skills that are transferable across industrial fields,such as those practiced in the six sigma quality methodology. The results presented in this papershow some of the capabilities of this machine, as well as two DOEs (design of experiments).The DOEs illustrate the relationship between data matrix quality (2-D barcode) and process inputparameters, namely pen style, power, hatch, and

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Squire, Virginia Military Institute; Vonda Walsh, Virginia Military Institute; H. Francis Bush, Virginia Military Institute; Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Anthony English, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Vermont. Prior to joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in the fall of 2004, Dr. Sullivan was employed by JMAR Inc. where he was involved in research and development of next generation lithography systems for the semiconductor industry.Anthony English, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Dr. Anthony English received a BASc in engineering physics from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby British Columbia, Canada, an MASc in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada, and a PhD in Medical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University

Conference Session

Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Monson Hayes, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

speech processing theory and analysis in the classification of human vocal patterns for determining speaker demographics (i.e., dialect, language, etc.), speaker characteristics (i.e., gender, dimensions, etc.), and speaker state (i.e., emotion, stress, etc.). Additionally, Dr. Moore’s interests in engineering education have involved improving the implementation of technology in distributed education for creating active learning environments. He has been awarded grants from HP and Microsoft to support his research efforts in this endeavor. In 2005, Dr. Moore received an NSF CAREER award for the development of new techniques for extracting and integrating features of the voice source into

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meltzer, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1505: INVESTIGATING AND ADDRESSING LEARNING DIFFICULTIESIN THERMODYNAMICSDavid Meltzer, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Page 13.812.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Investigating and Addressing Learning Difficulties in ThermodynamicsAbstractStudy of thermodynamic principles forms a key part of the basic curriculum in many science andengineering fields. However, there are very few published research reports regarding studentlearning of these concepts at the college level. As part of an investigation into student learning ofthermodynamics, we have probed the reasoning of students

Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

Mario Ortiz; Professor Andrea Mammoli; Professor Peter Vorobief

operating conditions of the solar array working in combination with the thermal storagesystem, absorption chiller and cooling system. This research enhances engineering education forundergraduate and graduate students at the University of New Mexico. Also, key concepts fromthis research are translated into standards-based middle school science curriculum. IntroductionIn response to concerns about sustainability, energy conservation, global warming, rising fuelprices and the current geopolitical climate, faculty and students in the Mechanical Engineering(ME) Department at the University of New Mexico (UNM) are taking steps to demonstratemethods which will result in drastic reductions in the carbon footprint

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Brocato, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

definitely the Page 14.1288.9next step. Future work also includes the ongoing process of incorporating more and differentcase studies in this process, since reusing the same cases over and over is good neither forstudent-teacher boredom nor for academic integrity.References 1. M. Davis, "Ethics Across the Curriculum: Teaching Professional Responsibility in Technical Courses." Teaching Philosophy, 16:3, September 1993. 2. M. Davis, "Developing and Using Cases to Teach Practical Ethics." Teaching Philosophy 20:4, December 1997, pp. 353-385. 3. L. Grossenbacher, “Debating the Ethics of Engineering Controversies: Encouraging

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

William P. Darby; Nancy Shields; H. Richard Grodsky

engineering.Overview of the Program One goal of this program was to address the critical need for the enhancement of mathematics skillsnecessary to ensure a smooth transition from high school mathematics to the rigorous mathematics requirementsof a pre-engineering curriculum. Often, the nature of the transition from high school algebra and trigonometryto college calculus determines whether a student will pursue a degree in engineering. Our objective was toensure that mathematics would not become a barrier. As a result, the students spent each morning taking eithera specially developed precalculus course or a college calculus course depending on how they scored on amathematics proficiency examination. It should be noted that the calculus course was a

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Veenstra, Engineering education consultant

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

AC 2009-102: A STUDY OF CALCULUS I STUDENTSCindy Veenstra, Engineering education consultant Dr. Cindy P. Veenstra is principal consultant for Veenstra and Associates. Her research includes the development of system process improvement strategies for achieving a higher engineering college student retention. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan with a research focus on modeling first-year engineering retention. Dr. Veenstra's research has been published in the Advances in Engineering Education, the Journal of Engineering Education and the Journal for Quality and Participation. She is a director of the College-Industry Partnerships

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 14.805.2, phone:717-815-1238; fax: 717-849-1660; email: kmeah@ycp.edu 2used for the undersea cable interconnections to Gotland (1954) and Sardina (1967), and for thelong distance transmission to Pacific Intertie (1970) and Nelson River (1973). All of the earlyHVDC schemes were developed using mercury arc valves. The introduction of thyristor valveswas demonstrated in 1972 with the first back-to-back asynchronous interconnection at the EelRiver between Quebec and New Brunswick. Since then thyristor valve technology hascompletely replaced mercury arc valve technology. By 2008, a total transmission capacity of100,000 MW HVDC has been installed in

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Tesla. Page 11.1238.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 20061 Technological Literacy and Empowerment: Exemplars from the History of Technology As technological literacy takes form as a curriculum and field of study, we need toask ourselves continually what we are trying to accomplish. Is our goal simply to teachstudents how things work so that they can be passive employees or consumers in acapitalist economy? Or could the goal of technological literacy be broader and moreactive--that we want our students not only to understand the machine but to comprehendhow individuals, groups, and societies use

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Monday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #18426Supporting an Informed Selection of an Engineering MajorDr. Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame Dr. Kerry Meyers holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education (B.S. & M.S. Mechanical Engineering) and is specifically focused on programs that influence student’s experience, affect retention rates, and the factors that determine the overall long term success of students entering an engineering program. She is the Assistant Dean for Student Development in the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. She is committed to the betterment of the undergraduate curriculum and is still actively

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Craig Prather, Auburn University; Michael Trent Bolt, Auburn University; Brent Bottenfield, Auburn University; Thaddeus A. Roppel, Auburn University; Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University; Mark Lee Adams, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of undergraduate electro- magnetics texts and has won several awards related to teaching. He is the department’s undergraduate Program Director and Chair of its Curriculum and Assessment Committee.Prof. Mark Lee Adams, Auburn University Dr. Adams earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn in 1997. Dr. Adams com- pleted his M.S. (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) in electrical engineering with an emphasis on biophysics and nanofabrication at the California Institute of Technology. He joined Auburn University as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering in 2014. His interests include smart materials, organic electronics, biologically inspired structures, electromagnetics, photonics

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

develop at 45° to the axis of bar loaded in uniaxialtension:One semester I brought in a broken tensile sample to illustrate the 45° shear direction in a ductilemetal, and the students recommended putting a photograph of the tensile specimen in the book.The new version of this example in the 10th edition explains the shear stress and the angle of thatstress, using an additional annotated Mohr's circle figure, followed by a photograph of a classiccup-and-cone fracture.Category 3: Correct an errorThese student editorial suggestions refer to the same typographical error. In example #8, calculating for the gross plate strength it says the thickness of the thinner plate is 7/16". However the picture shows the thickness of the thinner plate is 3/8

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Wednesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Candace Auburn Rainwater, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Gaines, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. Schluterman completed his B.S. and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas.Mrs. Adrienne Gaines, University of Arkansas Adrienne L. Gaines is the Associate Director of Student Services for the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. Gaines completed her B.A. in Management Information Systems at the University of Northern Iowa and M.Ed. in Workforce Development at the University of Arkansas. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Determination of Success in the Calculus Sequence Based on Method of PlacementAbstractAs a Freshman Engineering Program, one of our primary concerns is our students’ progressionthrough the

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Tech Session 2, IE-ing the Classroom

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Joseph Wilck, College of William & Mary; Amanda Elizabeth VanBuskirk

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

modern adaptations found their beginnings in the 1990s. The most widelyused learning management system amongst colleges and universities in the USA is Blackboard.Blackboard, Inc. was formed in the late 1990s and its initial learning management system wasbased on its merger with CourseInfo, LLC’s initial offerings, which merged with Blackboard in199816. Since that time numerous learning management systems have been created andcontinuous development has occurred to the software. However, other studies have been done tocapture the educational impact of these systems, including faculty and student interaction.One study examined email, Blackboard, and Facebook interactions among students and faculty.It found that Facebook was primarily used for

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

as the university representative on the Haas Technical Education Council, which is committed to developing manufacturing expertise at the high school, trade school, and university level. He received a BSEE from Purdue University in 1992. He has over 15 years of industrial experience, specializing in manufacturing and electronic controls, for which he holds 3 patents. Eric’s industrial experience includes positions at Toyota, Cummins, Woodward, and TRW Automotive. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue, with an expected graduation date of 2020.Dr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) William (Bill) Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

studentengagement in the course topics and in critical thinking. Okojie [5] claims that “in a highly competitive manufacturing industry, the total cost ofdesign and manufacturing can be reduced and hence increase the competitiveness of the productsif computers can integrate the whole working procedures. Computer-aided integration has,therefore, become an inevitable trend. Many industries have achieved a great deal of successbetween non-integrated and integrated systems.” Egelhoff et al. [6] described “a structured problem-solving approach which uses thestudents' understanding of free-body-diagrams, shear and moment equations, and energy methods.With the development of note-taking handouts supplied to the students, the structured analysis

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leena N. Lalwani, University of Michigan; Jamie M. Niehof, University of Michigan; Paul F. Grochowski, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

engineeringstudents and determined that most engineering students rely on general web searching andcolleagues before consulting peer-reviewed library databases or librarians. To bridge thisinformation gap, the “library needs to pursue…the implementation of information literacy intothe curriculum.” By customizing the type of instruction aimed at engineering students in thisway, students “gain necessarily required information skills that could extend the time fordevelopment of creativity…[6]”At the University of Iowa, engineering librarians developed a series of “express classes” oflibrary instruction for engineering students, meant to take less than 30 minutes and focused onneeds established by surveying the College of Engineering faculty, students, and staff

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Benjamin Edelbauer, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Paper ID #21766Coordinate Transforms and Dual Bases: a Teaching Aid for UndergraduateEngineering Students ¨Dr. Gunter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Throughout his career, Dr. G¨unter Bischof has combined his interest in science and engineering appli- cation. He studied physics at the University of Vienna, Austria, and acquired industry experience as development engineer at Siemens Corporation. Currently he teaches Engineering Mathematics at Joan- neum University of Applied Sciences. His research interests focus on automotive engineering, materials physics, and on engineering education.Benjamin Edelbauer

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University; Nastasha E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David A. Zwicky, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

recently an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue University. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective methods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engi- neering curriculum. Ms. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Mrs. Nastasha E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nastasha

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Amir Barakati, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

construction in an efficient manner.The team put significant effort into providing a high quality facility that can be used for teachingand research purposes. While the design project worked well as a capstone project, theconstructed water channel will be used as a valuable facility in both Mechanical Engineering andElectro-Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.1. IntroductionFluid Dynamics is an inseparable part of the Mechanical Engineering world and manyuniversities include lab activities in the area of Fluid Dynamics in their curriculum. However,commonwealth campuses have very limited access to laboratory facilities where real liferesearch experiences can take place. Previous studies such as Kubesh and Allie’s have stated thatthe design and

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, University of Houston; Julia Yoo, Lamar University; James C. Curry, Lamar University; Brian Craig P.E., Lamar University; Hsing-wei Chu P.E., Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. ConclusionThe SCOPE project is producing a group of students who are career focused and professionallyactive with significantly lower debt burden. The success of these students might encourage otherstudents with similar background to study engineering and other STEM fields.The finding of the range of studies, included the results reported in this paper, can help policymakers develop effective rules for scholarship programs designed to promote STEM. Futurestudies should try to determine if providing scholarships after the freshman year is a cost-effective method of promoting STEM. By providing scholarships after the freshman year, thegraduation rate is high for participants, but many participants might have graduated without thescholarship and

Conference Session

FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

ASEE Headquarters

has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective methods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engi- neering curriculum. Ms. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Mrs. Nastasha E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nastasha Johnson is the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Information Specialist for Purdue Libraries and

Conference Session

Active Learning & Laboratories in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Masoud Olia P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ali Moazed, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Materials”AbstractThe course “mechanics of materials” is typically accompanied by a set of laboratory experimentsfor the purposes of displaying mechanical behaviors of the specimen under loadings andreinforcing students’ understanding of stress/strain theories. In spring 2014, the strengthlaboratory at Wentworth Institute of Technology was fully upgraded from manual-controlledhydraulic Tinius Olsen machines to program-controlled Instron machines. As a result, a new setof laboratory experiments was developed. In order to explore mechanical behaviors andstress/strain theories from different perspectives, it consisted of both physical labs as well asvirtual labs and has been successfully implemented since fall semester 2014. This paper willpresent the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST).Dr. Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University Dr Michael Escuti is Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He earned his PhD’02 and MS’99 degrees at Brown University and BS’97 degree at Drexel University. He has taught a wide range undergraduate classes, including in cir- cuits, electromagnetics, photonics, organic electronics and nanotechnology, and since 2010 serves as Chair of the ECE Course and Curriculum Committee.Prof. Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University Mehmet C. Ozturk received his BS degree in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

students are high need Generation 1.5 students—U.S. educated Englishlearners. At SJSU, they struggle to complete their English and writing requirements, requirementsmeant for their native English peers. Often, these struggles impact their retention and graduationrates from SJSU. The challenges presented by this complicated skill set in Generation 1.5 studentscan be seen most clearly in English writing, a critical competency for academic success at SJSUwhich encompasses retention and graduation. According to Singhal [1], high needs Generation1.5 students have unique needs in the areas of academic writing; in particular, these students needto develop their mastery of academic literacy. Literacy is not only the ability to read and write butit also