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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Marehalli G. Prasad; Consantin Chassapis; Sven Esche

industrial foundations as well as corporate and alumni sponsors.At Stevens Institute of Technology, an appreciably modified undergraduate engineeringcurriculum is currently being implemented that acknowledges the trend of enhancing traditionallecture-based courses with a design spine and a laboratory experience that propagates throughthe entire curriculum. The incorporation of design and laboratory components into allengineering courses places a significant strain on the spatial, temporal and fiscal resources of theinstitute. To accommodate the anticipated enrollment, new concepts for the implementation ofaffordable integrated experimental and design laboratories had to be developed that allow for therequired student through-put using the limited

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Ater Kranov, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology; Robert Olsen, Washington State University; Carl Hauser, Washington State University; Laura Girardeau, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

issue raised by Brumm et al.19 Their survey of over 200 engineering faculty,alumni and industry professionals found that the vast majority “believe that the classroom is theleast likely place to develop competencies necessary for the successful practice of engineering atthe professional level. We must reexamine how we use the classroom in educating futureengineers, broadening our focus to include competency development.”This college-wide, program-specific project has increased faculty involvement as well ascollaboration between departments. Anecdotal student comments made to various professorsshowed that many students became very engaged and motivated by the curricular debriefsessions. They enjoyed addressing current problems in engineering and

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

course forjunior and senior students interested in green technologies and electronics industry based on 14 weeksof course schedule. It is expected that a single instructor will deliver the course material but inviteseveral guest speakers to deliver certain topics. The course will cover technical details regarding theselected products such as electric vehicles and charging components, photovoltaic, and energymanagement systems in addition to discussion adoption of new technologies and market analysis forsuch products. The course curriculum includes a review of published papers, case studies, group projectwork, and interaction with these two industries through invited guest speakers.1. IntroductionThere is an increasing interest in developing new

Conference Session

Classroom Practice III: Student-Centered Instruction

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Interactive learning r2 = .32. Active learning r2 = .10. DiscussionInnovative Instruction in the Engineering ClassroomAnalysis of the descriptive statistics suggested that student self-reported mean levels ofinstructional strategies roughly aligned with the Borrego et al. (2010) surveys of engineeringdepartment chairs. Students reported receiving most of their instruction in the form of lecture andguided practice, with the most common interactive instructional strategy being group workactivities in class. However, less frequently students reported other innovative forms ofinstructional strategies, such as artifact dissection, service projects, design projects, buildprojects, and interdisciplinary

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: REU 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

full process of research. In addition,participant qualitative responses indicated an ongoing commitment to the field and to the researchprocess. For example, some of the participants have been continuing working on the project evenafter the end of summer programs to learn more about and expand their knowledge in UAVtechnologies. Also, the participants from aerospace engineering discipline are independently ableto work on projects that require significant knowledge of Computer Science and Electrical &Electronics Engineering. Here are some comments from the participants related to lifelonglearning and knowledge of other disciplines: a) “I am more open about the possibilities of workingwith autonomous aircraft and spacecraft,” b) “The UAV

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa G. Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David Schaad, Duke University; Michael M Barger; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Duke University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, MA, Nov. 2002, vol. 1, pp. T4A-1–T4A-15.14. Olds, B., and Miller, R. (2004). The effect of a first-year integrated engineering curriculum on graduation rates and student satisfaction: A longitudinal study. J. Eng. Educ., 93(1), 23–36.15. McLellan, J. H., et al. (1996). Using multimedia to teach the theory of digital multimedia signals. IEEE Trans. Educ., 38(3), 336–341.16. Munson, C.C. (1995). “Elements of a new Electrical Engineering curriculum at Illinois: A shift from circuits to signal processing,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Symp. Circuits and Systems, Seattle, WA, vol. 1, pp. 1Sf–4Sf.17. Karweit, N. (1998). “Contextual learning: A review and synthesis”, in A.M. Milne (ed.), Educational reform and vocational education (pp. 53-84

Conference Session

Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John D. Stevens, The Pennsylvania State University ; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University; John Jongho Park; Paul Mittan, Penn State Engineering Leadership Development

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Engineering Leadership Development

2hires, leadership skills such as initiative, communication, interpersonal interactions, teamworkand engagement all become vital aspects of a well-rounded engineering hire (Hartman et al.,2017). Therefore now, more than ever, the success of university engineering programs in theirability to help their engineering students succeed in the job market rests on the curriculum andopportunities provided (Hartman et al., 2017). Building on an understanding that leadership canbe taught and learned, additional time needs to be allocated for leadership training. Hartmann etal. (2017) has already validated the importance of engineering leadership in the workplace, and itis important to gain an understanding of how leadership programs are structured along

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Robinson, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno

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Pre-College Engineering Education

research teams as needed to respond to these opportunities. She serves as chair of the College of Engi- neering curriculum committee and is a member of the university curriculum committee. Indira has been a faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno since 1988. As Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering she has been actively involved in funded research. She has been primary mentor to several graduate students who are well placed in industry and academics. Her research areas include: Numerical and experimental bioelectromagnetics, RF/microwave/millimeter wave dosimetry, high intensity electro- nanopulse clinical applications, antenna design, and electrical properties of materials. Over the past 30 years

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Lahndt-Hearney

vaguethey were, are at this point invalid. We need engineering and ET curricula capable of preparingstudents for the new world, incorporating design and practical experience, effective interactionwith others, as well as training in all the other desired skills. Now, we have the bases for a cleardefinition of the role CET, not as a stand-alone program, but in concert with defining the role ofCE, for the next century. Covering adequate skill training or adequate levels of both breadth anddepth in one curriculum is not realistically feasible within a reasonable number of credit hours.It is possible however, to provide better that adequate levels of breadth and depth, if carriedacross two curriculums, one with a practical focus, and one with a

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell Dean; Charles F. Yokomoto

andinterpret findings, and (5) make appropriate changes in the curriculum. Notice that it tells youwhat to do without telling you how to do it.The process by Rogers and Sando in column one of Table 1 is the counterpart to the process byBanta. It is a detailed process as shown by the number of cells that are filled. It is a specificprocess for a specific organization, and it may not suit your organization. The value of thisprocess is that it is a good tutorial on the elements chosen by the organization for its process.The process by McGourty, et al., in column two of Table 1 is similar in its generality to theBanta process, and its best use is that of a tutorial of the general process. While it conveysbasically the same information as the Banta process

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raissa Seichi Marchiori, University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama; Sepehr Khorshid, University of Alabama

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

professionals isleading universities to adapt their curricula and provide adequate BIM training for the next-generation professionals. The senior design class is a core course for last-year students in manyArchitecture, Civil, and Construction engineering programs. Students are given opportunities towork on a real building project through multiple class activities, BIM software, and lectures bypractitioners. The goal of this research was divided into two parts: 1) Evaluate the teachingmethods for delivering BIM topics in a senior design class. A questionnaire survey was distributedto students; 2) Fill the gap about the need for more research to be conducted on the solutions forimplementing BIM in the AEC industry. The existing research may have

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie A. Claussen, Colorado School of Mines; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Alyssa Miranda Boll, Colorado School of Mines; Jenifer Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines; Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Blacklock, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Jenifer Blacklock focuses on project-based learning and developing hands-on curriculum to create for strong science and engineering foundations.Dr. Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines Kathryn Johnson is an Associate Professor at the Colorado School of Mines in the Department of Elec- trical Engineering and Computer Science and is Jointly Appointed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s National Wind Technology Center. She has researched wind turbine control systems since 2002, with numerous projects related to reducing turbine loads and increasing energy capture. She has applied experiential learning techniques in several wind energy and control systems classes and

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James A. Ejiwale

performance and virtual performance is still somewhat limited. It is easy to send data by e-mail and other electrical means, but it is harder to send “parts of your heart” and to motivate team members. • Regardless of the specific means of communication used in virtual teams, the use of good, sound, basic project management techniques can provide a means to clarify the objectives, milestones, plans, and progress toward the objective. Virtual teams by their nature involve very little face-to-face time; therefore, fundamental project management techniques can minimize stress and clarify the process in what is already an extremely challenging environment

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Yuexin Jiang, Zhejiang University; Xiaofeng Tang, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

ofentrepreneurship education are not entrepreneurial behaviors but education. Teaching“entrepreneurial skills,” as important as it is, should not be the fundamental, let alone the only,objective of entrepreneurship education. Instead, we argue that the most important objective is thecultivation of entrepreneurial culture and innovative thinking, and this objective is most effectivelymet by curriculum and practical projects that adapt to the unique culture and local conditions ofindividual educational institutions.2.2 Main Models and Characteristics of Entrepreneurship EducationThe model of entrepreneurial education is essential for achieving the objectives of entrepreneurialeducation. Traditional education model, however, is inadequate for preparing

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Li, The University of Tulsa; Kevin Garcia-Estala, The University of Tulsa; Issai Gutierrez, The University of Tulsa

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

students in undergraduate courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 An FPGA-based Toolchain for Computer Architecture CoursesAbstractComputer architecture (CA) courses are challenging for instructors and students in computerscience and engineering disciplines. The amount of information to be covered in a semester isoverwhelming, and the lack of opportunities for hands-on projects can easily discourage studentsfrom achieving course learning objectives. To address these challenges, we propose anFPGA-based toolchain that eases the design of the curriculum and enhances student learningexperience in CA courses. The toolchain encompasses a synthesizable RISC-V soft coreimplemented with Verilog HDL

Conference Session

Software Engineering Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Nan Niu, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

following grade distribution: In-class activities andparticipation (10%), out-of-class assignments (25%), two exams (15% each), testing and QAteam project (35%).4. Preliminary Results The course has been offered twice so far (Spring 2015 and Fall 2015) serving a total of 46students from three program areas (computer science, electrical engineering, computerengineering). Figure 1 and Figure 2 show demographics of course participants. While the coursewas open to both undergraduate seniors and graduate students, only the first offering hadstudents from both levels (13 graduate and 9 undergraduate seniors); participants in the secondoffering were all graduate students. Table III shows qualitative feedback obtained from studentson various course

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

in theirdesigns.Students found the solid mechanics lecture overwhelming, but it enticed them to apply theconcepts to their designs. With one-on-one follow-up instruction on the material as it related totheir designs, students quickly grasped and applied the concepts effectively. Most teamsperformed at least one structural analysis, and one team that designed a robot for painting housesexpanded on the static formulations to analyze the dynamic behavior of their boom.In addition to solid mechanics, each team required instruction on project-specific topics. Severaldesigns included electric motors, so those teams were taught to calculate applied torques andinterpret motor performance curves. Other projects involved high temperatures, so those

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darby Lantz Holtzhower, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Construction Engineering

, stormwater recycling, and overall sustainable water use within buildings. The current focus of his research is the implementation effects of low im- pact developments, net-zero schools and residences, and constructed wetlands into the built environment. He holds a Master’s degree in Building Construction and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, both from the University of Florida. Dr. Holtzhower has 9 years of professional construction experience including commercial construction management, electrical contracting and management with a fire protection con- tractor. The wide variety of projects includes a flagship institutional project, several municipal projects, K12 projects, office buildings, residential amenities and

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Sullivan; Kimberly Sward; Janis Terpenny

Engineering Education Figure 7. Example of a module site indexIV. Projects in Collaboration with IndustryOne form of learning that is often underutilized is the use of industrial projects in collaborationwith industry.10 The final module in the virtual classroom, “Project in Collaboration withIndustry”, seeks to address this need. Refer to Figure 8 for the web page related to projects incollaboration with industry. This is a forum and tool for information about design problemspresented to students by industry. Our current collaborators at General Electric IndustrialSystems have provided four diverse problems for student projects. The projects seek to excitestudents with real world application of key concepts learned in

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard W Freeman; Carl J. Bern; Steven Mickelson

meter need to withstand?• What are the energy sources used for creating electrical power?• Which energy source accounts for 57 percent of the electricity consumed by American households and businesses?This can be done in a large group setting or by using “simultaneous explanation pairs” asdescribed by Johnson et al. (1991)9. Time is the defining factor here.B. FunctionalityTo help students better understand how the watt-hour meter functions, the students are dividedinto pairs and given a working watt-hour meter to conduct power usage measurements. Eachteam is given a common household electrical device for determining its power usage in watts.Typical devices used include items such as a toaster, drill, hair dryer, clothes iron, vacuum

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Maalouf, California State University, Northridge; Anwar Alroomi, California State University, Northridge

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Civil Engineering

skillsrequired to begin a design or construction engineering career, conducting activities in amultifaceted diverse team under the direction of a project manager may be a daunting experience.This is especially true when it comes to new graduates who had very minimal to no workexperience. Thus, the need to prepare CECM college students for a smooth transition from theacademic program to the workplace becomes necessary.Civic engagement and service learning have increasingly become an integral part of learning andteaching strategies across many universities and colleges nationwide. As such, CECM facultyrecognizes the benefit in combining civic engagement and service learning activities with theCECM curriculum. Introduced at beginning engineering courses

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Clark A. Cory Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rabita Rajkarnikar, Purdue University ; Cirilo I. Rangel, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Construction Engineering

on the deliverables of one another. As projects evolved, students soon learned that communication, clear expectations, schedules, and accountability were all required more so than their respective discipline skills. With four sessions complete and over 200 students, the program has evolved. The objective of this paper is to share and highlight the history, setup, results, best practices, and candid pitfalls that have resulted from this collaboration for the potential use of other programs. Key Words: Capstones, Project Based Learning, Interdisciplinary, SimulationsIntroductionIn 2010 the School of Construction Management (CM) program at Purdue University wasreviewing their curriculum. There was a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fei Hu, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-130: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL TELE-HEALTHCARE ENGINEER-ING UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION VIA BUILDING-BLOCK-BASEDMEDICAL SENSOR LABSFei Hu, University of Alabama Dr. Fei Hu is currently an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. His research interests are wireless networks, wireless security and their applications in Bio-Medicine. His research has been supported by NSF, Cisco, Sprint, and other sources. He obtained his first Ph.D. degree at Shanghai Tongji University, China in Signal Processing (in 1999), and second Ph.D. degree at Clarkson University (New York State) in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (in 2002

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University; Madara Ogot, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 11.428.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Developing a Framework for Disassemble/Assemble/Analyze (DAA) Activities in Engineering EducationAbstractDisassemble/Analyze/Assemble activities (DAA), commonly referred to as dissection andreverse engineering, are found throughout undergraduate engineering curricula in the UnitedStates. They involve the disassembly, analysis and assembly of an artifact or process, adding‘hands-on’ active learning components to the curriculum. Dissection and reverse engineeringhave been used interchangeably in the engineering education literature, and in course titles. We,however, view dissection and reverse engineering as two different terms, each representingdifferent

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucas Buccafusca, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #36747Learning from Machine Learning and Teaching with Machine Teaching: Us-ingLessons from Data Science to Enhance Collegiate ClassroomsDr. Lucas Buccafusca, Johns Hopkins University My name is Lucas Buccafusca. I am currently a teaching faculty at Johns Hopkins University in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I received my Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earned my Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2017 and my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2013 from the

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Milica Markovic

details of pedagogical and instructional approach, challenges and waysto overcome them are discussed. All Matlab codes, ADS and Momentum files and laboratories canbe downloaded from author's web site24. In the last section analysis of the effectiveness of studentlearning before and after using the industry level CAD tools is presented.Visualization of fields and wavesVisualization of static electric and magnetic fields presents significant challenge for studentsbecause integration of vector calculus, electromagnetic theory and computer programming requiremetacongitive skills. In the recent past, several instructors reported active use of Matlab,Mathematica and Maple in electromagnetics classroom lectures. Belu3 et. al. have developed 12electronic

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, West Texas A&M University; Tyresse Xavier Law, West Texas A&M University; Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University

innovativesolutions to solve problems. Applying these concepts requires the combined effort of severaldisciplines, each bringing their unique ideas and perspectives. The goal of this multidisciplinaryproject was to apply knowledge obtained throughout each of the group members’ undergraduatestudies to design and build a combustion chamber to observe combustion reactions and acquirecombustion behavior data. The team working on this project was comprised of two MechanicalEngineering students, one Engineering Technology student, and one Electrical Engineering student.Project activities were evaluated based on seven ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering andTechnology) criteria1. Combustion data is essential to the study of solid fuel. A combustion

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, and diverse strategies used by universities [1].Craney et al. [2] surveyed 465 undergraduate research participants from varied disciplines andbackgrounds, discovering high satisfaction and significant gains in professional development,deeper subject understanding, and better preparedness for graduate studies and careers. Similarly,Lopatto [3] found that 85% of UR participants in science continued to postgraduate education,with those not pursuing further studies reporting lesser gains. Haddad and Kalaani [4] introduceda model to integrate research into traditional curriculums via summer workshops and designatedcourses, aiming to boost participation through the creation of an Undergraduate Research Office.Lopatto's further research [5

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 13: Work-in-Progress Postcard Session #2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Li, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Victoria Bill, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Ingrid Paredes, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Director of the Vertically Integrated Projects Program at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on the future of engineering education. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based curriculum, first-year engineering, and student success. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and is the NYU ASEE Campus Representative. He serves on the First-Year Programs Division Executive Board as well as the Webmaster for the ASEE First-Year Programs Division and the First-Year Engineering Experience Conference.Victoria Bill (MakerSpace Director) Victoria Bill is the

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Romain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit Mercy; Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

, instead of just giving lectures and setting exams in traditional teaching courses,they face a heavier workload in PBL courses by providing professional guidance, practicalexperiences, and teamwork facilitation during the entire process of finishing projects. Forstudents, working as real engineers and dealing with the messiness of problems required them todevote more efforts to overcoming expected and unexpected issues, and some of them evenexperienced anxiety or depression in this progress. Additionally, there can be lack of supportfrom departments and institutions; difficulties in how to balance PBL projects with professionalcourses in curriculum design and limitations of external conditions: lack of infrastructure forteamwork, lack of technical