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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Audrey Rorrer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David K. Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Praveen Ramaprabhu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mesbah Uddin, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Harish P. Cherukuri, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Terry Xu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deep Prajapati, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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including recent books Lesson Imaging in Math and Science and Effective Content Reading Strategies to Support Scientific and Mathematical Literacy. Dr. Pugalee has also worked with multiple STEM special education projects including the current IES project 5E Model Professional Development in Science Education for Special Educators and the NSF Project, Developing a Systemic, Scalable Model to Broaden Participation in Middle School Computer Science that focuses on computational thinking in science and mathematics. Dr. Pugalee served as part of the writing team for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Navigations series and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Great Tasks. Dr. Pugalee has more than

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Welty, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Linda Katehi, University of Illinois; Greg Pearson, National Academy of Engineering; Michael Feder, National Research Council

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Officer with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in Washington, D.C. In that role, he develops and manages new areas of activity within the NAE Program Office related to K-12 engineering education, technological literacy, and the public understanding of engineering. He currently serves as the responsible staff officer for three Page 13.202.1 projects: Understanding and Improving K-12 Engineering in the United States, Exploring Content Standards for Engineering Education in K-12, and Developing Effective Messages for Improving Public Understanding of Engineering. He was the co-editor of the

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Research Experiences at Two-year Colleges

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Klaus Bartels, San Antonio College; Steven F Lewis, San Antonio College/Alamo Colleges

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #17678The Reenergize Undergraduate Research Program in Its Second YearDr. Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program. He has been involved with several engineering societies and became a member of the Two-year College Division of ASEE in 2002. His research interests are in engineering graphics, design, alternative fuels, plastics, and engineering education.Mr. Klaus Bartels, San

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New Engineering Educators 2: Success In and Out of the Classroom

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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David Gau, University of Pittsburgh; Deanna Christine Easley Sinex, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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engineering students.Ms. Deanna Christine Easley Sinex, University of Pittsburgh Deanna C.E.Sinex is a Bioengineering Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her research involves the development and application of engineering concepts and active learning techniques in clinical and institutional learning environments to help improve the literacy of fundamental, yet critical aspects of health.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Mary Besterfield-Sacre is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She is the

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Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

mission of the Professional Practice Program at Purdue University shall be tofacilitate the experiential, practical education of students within the traditional learningcomponent of the institution’s strategic triad. Additionally, the program shall further on-goingresearch within the field of Professional Practice and assist the traditional academic units withengagement through the enhanced contact with employer host organizations.” After the completion of a mission statement, the development of a revitalization programbased upon those principles is the next step. The strategic plan for improving CooperativeEducation at Purdue was derived from the findings of the initial investigation, the Purdue FiveYear Strategic Plan, the College of

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Computational Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Esposito, U.S. Naval Academy; Carl E. Wick, U.S. Naval Academy; Kenneth A. Knowles, U.S. Naval Academy

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Computers in Education

RS232 interface, missed motions – orworse yet crashing the robot – was a relatively common occurrence. Students often inserted“pause” commands in their code, in an ad hoc manner, to avoid this. This improvement is mostcertainly due to the improved error handling of the toolbox.6. User SurveyThe resulting MTIS package presents a “seamless” interface to the student and can be maintainedwithin the MATLAB environment. As many software developers know, one of the best placesto test software is in a student laboratory setting. The transition to these new robotic arms hasbeen incredibly smooth. At the end of a semester-long course, which included eight 2-hourlaboratory exercises involving the Scorbot, students (N=42) were asked to rate how easy it

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Community-Engaged Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities in Light of COVID-19 Paper Presentations 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Camille Velarde, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Estike Kokovay Gutierrez

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Community Engagement Division, Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. Acciaioli, "Improving the success of “bottom-up” development work by acknowledging the dynamics among stakeholders: a case study from an Engineers Without Borders water supply project in Tenganan, Indonesia," Water Science and Technology, vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 279-287, 2009.[5] A. Wittig, "Implementing Problem Based Learning through Engineers without Borders Student Projects," Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 3, no. 4, p. n4, 2013.[6] A. R. Bielefeldt, M. M. Dewoolkar, K. M. Caves, B. W. Berdanier, and K. G. Paterson, "Diverse models for incorporating service projects into engineering capstone design courses," International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 6, p. 1206, 2011.[7] D. Akbar

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K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Vincent Abbott, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, CivilEngineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. CSULA faculty train fellows through apreparation course and workshops in order to improve communication, collaboration, andteaching skills. Furthermore, a strong partnership between CSULA, LAUSD, local industry, and Page 25.801.3minority serving organizations such as Great Minds in STEM and MESA has been established inorder to achieve program goals. At the time these demonstrations and activities were performed, the program consisted ofeight fellows, conducting research in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry

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Career Advancement Through Engineering Leadership Development

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael B. O'Connor, New York University; Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE, American Society of Civil Engineers; East Bay Municipal Utility District; Susan Davis, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Engineering Leadership Development

capital budget. Elizabeth has been responsible for advancing leadership development, design quality control, emergency response planning and workflow improvements. She has experience with labor relations and expert consultant services for litigation. In her role, Elizabeth also has made contributions to Emergency Response Planning and Dam Safety. She led the development of EBMUD’s Management Leadership Academy and has taught project management courses. Elizabeth has served as the past chair of the ASCE Public Agency Peer Review Committee, vice-chair of the ASCE Region 9 Water and Environment Committee and has held pas officer roles in the organization.Ms. Susan Davis, American Society of Civil Engineers Susan Davis

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The Academic Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College; Mara Wasburn, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

barriers to these goals persist.7 Thesedeterrents include differing male/female attitudes toward science and technology that begin todiverge as early as elementary and middle school, the absence of women faculty, mentors, andfellow students in college and university classrooms, all of which create a “chilly climate forwomen” in these areas.8,9As young women grow older, fewer of them express interest in studying STEM subjects. Theliterature refers to a “leaky” pipeline of women from elementary school through graduate studiesand employment, eventually leading to their under-representation in the STEM professions.10The effects can be seen in colleges and universities where there are comparatively few tenuretrack women STEM faculty, and they are

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Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shealy, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Catherine Mobley, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Clemson University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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. Whether or not the agreements effectively ease the transition fortransfer students is beyond the scope of the current study; however, both the large presence ofarrangements and the fact that 72% of our respondents came from schools with some sort ofagreement indicates that students are able to take advantage of them.The preliminary analysis of our qualitative interviews suggests that those students attendingschools with strong articulation agreements and a statewide course numbering system seemed toexperience the least amount of problems transferring credits. Students in our interviews oftencited the presence of these agreements as a reason for choosing their initial institution. Sucharrangements provide students with ready-made pathways for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Scott Hassler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Dawn Pfeifer Pfeifer Reitz, The Pennsylvania State University; Sonia Delaquito, Pennsylvania State University; Janelle B Larson, Pennsylvania State University; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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University Press.3. Kaplan, A., & Garner, J. K. (2017). A Complex Dynamic Systems Perspective on Identity and its Development: The Dynamic Systems Model of Role Identity. Developmental Psychology, 53(11), 2036-2051.4. McGuire, S.Y. (2015). Teach Students How to Learn: Strategies You Can Incorporate into Any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, and Motivation, Stylus Publishing, Sterling, VA.5. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (2017). Percentage of 2011–12 First Time Postsecondary Students Who Had Ever Declared a Major in an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Program Within 3 Years of Enrollment, by Type of Degree Program and Control of First Institution: 2014. Institute of Education Sciences, U.S

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Virtual Mentoring Program, Listening to Those That Matter, Moving Beyond Research, and Career Outcomes Tracking

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Danielle Vegas Lewis, SUNY Fredonia; Maricela Bañuelos, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, informing his research interests. At the University of Florida, he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in family, youth and community sciences.Danielle Vegas Lewis, SUNY Fredonia Danielle Vegas Lewis is a doctoral candidate in the University at Buffalo’s Higher Education program. She earned a B.A. in Political Science from SUNY Cortland in 2005 and a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina in 2007. She is currently the SUNY PRODiG Fellow at SUNY Fredonia where she teaches sociology and gender courses. She also serves as a Research Associate for Dr. Linda DeAngelo at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research agenda aims to under- stand and disrupt the ways in which socially

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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen M Clapper Bergsman, Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering; Eric H. Chudler, University of Washington; Laura J Collins, Center for Research and Learning; Jill Lynn Weber, The Center for Research and Learning; Lise Johnson, The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

research analyst and completed the University of Washington Certifi- cate in Program Evaluation. Currently, Jill uses her unique experience and knowledge to provide personal service to programs so that they can become more effective and better understand their outcomes.Dr. Lise Johnson, The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering Lise Johnson is the University Education Manager at the National Science Foundation funded Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering as well as an active researcher in the University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery. Page 26.894.1 c

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 9: Identity & Belonging 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Sandra Brabb, Washington State University; Eleanor Dizon, Washington State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, and local events, use of student resources, students’ general feelings ofconnection to the engineering college and the university, and their social engagement with peersand faculty. Retention, particularly of first- and second-year students, remains a challengedespite efforts to improve first-year programming and it is widely recognized that a sense ofsocial belonging contributes to persistence in undergraduate engineering programs. Thus, it isimportant to evaluate student engagement with programming and their sense of social belonging.The Engineering and Architecture College distributed a survey addressing these items to studentsin five introductory-level engineering, computer science, and architecture courses in fall 2021(N=409) and fall

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire MacDonald, The University of Texas at El Paso; Palvi Aggarwal, The University of Texas at El Paso; Xiwei Wang, Northeastern Illinois University; Yun Wan; Shebuti Rayana, The State University of New York at Old Westbury; Rudy Caraballo; Sherrene Bogle, Cal Poly Humboldt

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. Aggarwal has focused on socio-technical aspects of cybersecurity using human experiments, machine learning, and cognitive modeling. She is currently leading an interdisciplinary research lab, i.e., Psyber Security Lab at UTEP, that focuses on improving cyber defense by understanding human decision-making processes. At UTEP, Dr. Aggarwal teaches courses on Computer Security, Behavioral Cybersecurity, and Applied Computational Cognitive Modeling to undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Aggarwal has strong interdisciplinary collaborations with various universities and such collaboration will be beneficial for this project. Dr. Aggarwal published her research work in various conferences including HFES, HICSS, ICCM

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University; Naomi L Dille, Missouri State University; Dhanush Bavisetti, Missouri State University; Sherrie Ilene Zook

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

improvement inhands-on learning, collaborative projects, and career support resources. Expanding mentorship programs, offeringreal-world projects, and enhancing diversity could significantly enhance student engagement and career readiness.Future work includes a thematic analysis of the student reflective surveys as well as assessing the impact of theRET experience on improving teacher pedagogic effectiveness. Nevertheless, these findings illustrate that real-world applications of ML/AI methods can significantly transform the learning environment by motivating andequipping both teachers and students to explore the technology.References 1. C. Riegle-Crumb, B. King, and Y. Irizarry, “Does stem stand out? examining racial/ethnic gaps in persistence

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2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Paul M Koola, Texas A&M University; Rahul Subramanian, Ocean Engineering, Texas A and M University

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University Dr Subramanian is currently a lecturer with the Ocean Engineering Department at Texas A and M Uni- versity at Galveston. He is primarily involved with teaching and mentoring undergraduates. He teaches courses including design of ships and floating structures, fluid mechanics and computational methods for engineers. Professional interests include developing and applying computational hydromechanics towards the hydrodynamic design of floating structures and engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 1

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Session 6: The Philosophy and Practice of Academic Makerspaces

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2017 EDI

Authors

Dan Brateris; Moshe Kam; Vincent Wilczynski

making(engineering) is trendingmakeschools.orgmaking origins: engineering as building1890engineering ascalculating1950engineering as design1996engineering as making2017 makerspace programminglearn workshops training courses open club summermake studio support fellowships social networking&share careerevents lectures events informal formal engineering education trendsU.S. engineering education Sputnik established making ABET 2000 calculating higher ed. makerspacesacademic

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Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Alpha Pi, Epsilon Pi Tau, and the AAUP. Page 12.886.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 INDUSTRIAL CAPSTONE COURSES FOR MANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE STUDENTS ALREADY EMPLOYED IN INDUSTRYAbstractAt the extension sites in Portland, Oregon Institute of Technology bachelor-degree students inManufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology employed full-time in technicalpositions in industry have since 1999 been

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Issues and Opportunities in IE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Eric Bickel, University of Texas, Austin

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2009-2249: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND STRICTLY PROPER SCORINGRULESJ. Eric Bickel, University of Texas, Austin Page 14.607.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Experiential Learning and Strictly Proper Scoring RulesAbstractExperiential learning is perhaps the most effective way to teach. One example is the scoringprocedure used for exams in some decision analysis programs. Under this grading scheme,students take a multiple-choice exam, but rather than simply marking which answer they think iscorrect, they must assign a probability to each possible answer. The exam is then scored with aspecial scoring rule, under which students’ best strategy is to

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Career Development for Engineering Professionals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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. Springer possesses a significant strength in pattern recognition, analyzing and improving organizational systems. He is internationally recognized, has contributed to scholarship more than 200 books, articles, presentations, editorials and reviews on software development methodologies, management, organizational change, and program management. Dr. Springer sits on many university and community boards and advisory committees. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, most recently, the Purdue University, College of Technology, Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy Award. Dr. Springer is the President of the Indiana Council for Continuing Education as well as the Past-Chair of the Continuing Professional

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Pre-College Engineering Education in the Formal Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giti Javidi, University of South Florida; Ehsan Sheybani, University of South Florida

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Pre-College Engineering Education

are proposing a model that can help narrow the cybersecurity workforcegap by introducing students to cybersecurity by building a pipeline towardscybersecurity careers for students and empowering teachers to integrate cybersecurityinto their own classrooms and becoming advocates for cybersecurity awareness in theirschool districts.Our long-term vision is to have cybersecurity taught at every high school using ourmodules as a standalone subject or to weave it into computer science courses, or APcourses in particular. The goal is to have every high school in the region establishcybersecurity clubs with diverse group of students and a teacher mentor who canprovide them with the training to participate in local, regional and nationalcybersecurity

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Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Marie A. Boyette, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center

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Manufacturing

Ideas • Brainstorm with others • Read books • Search the Internet 3. Select a Solution • Sketches • Trial and error 4. Build the Item • Use resources 5. Evaluate • Test, revise; test, revise • Make adjustments/changes • Improve 6. Present Results • Verbal explanations • Share models Robotics camps are popular and effective for igniting students’ interest in STEM college and career pathways.Imagine what could be accomplished if robotics were part of mainstream curriculum for K-12 students

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

(i.e.instrumentation), process actuation (e.g. pumps, valves, motors, etc.), and process controlhardware and software to effect the control.Process automation and process manufacturing both suffer from a lack of awareness andvisibility; possibly due to the limited application of high profile manufacturing equipment likerobots and computer numerical control machines. When presenting the domain ofmanufacturing to the general public, news and publications often limit their coverage to dynamicand visually appealing applications, as in the production and assembly of products likeautomobiles and electronics. Additionally, most applied engineering and engineering technologyprograms, except chemical engineering, have not traditionally focused on process automation

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First-Year Programs: Paying Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

students (Tinto, 2003). Living and learning communities, suchas Flexus, not only increase support through peer interactions, but increase students’ likelihoodof being retained through their second year (Seymour & Hewitt, 1994; Soldner, Rowan-Kenyon,Inkelas, Garvey, & Robbins, 2012; Samuelson et al., 2014).The living and learning programs extend over students’ first- and second-year in the ClarkSchool. Students are recruited to become a part of the program throughout the spring recruitmentseason. Upon enrollment in the Flexus program, students are housed together in the sameresidence hall and registered for a one-credit seminar course, which continues each semester forthe first two years. The first year Flexus seminars are specifically

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Ethics

bioethics, focusing on questions of ethics, science, and representation. He teaches a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses on related topics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Value of Ethics in Engineering: Hypotheses and Preliminary Data1IntroductionWhat value does ethics and the work of philosophical ethicists add to the practices ofengineering ethics education? A substantial body of existing literature embodied in generaleducation requirements at institutes of higher learning supports the intuitive hypothesis thattopics in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts play

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Topics in Computer Science and Programming

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Zachary Kurmas, Grand Valley State University; Venkat N. Gudivada, Marshall University; Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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Computers in Education

datastructures in game design and development. We highlight the usage of sorting algorithms andillustrate that other algorithms, such as searching algorithms, are most efficient when givenproperly sorted data. We demonstrate how game-based programming assignments can teachstudents algorithms. We also emphasize the importance of knowing multiple algorithms beforedeveloping a full game. We discuss the lessons learned while assigning games in beginning andintermediate level programming courses. Finally, we demonstrate how students benefit from asolid understanding of multiple data structures.1. IntroductionGames have been used at all levels of learning, from elementary to college. Using games inteaching can attract new students, engage them in learning

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Innovations in Computing Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; James R. Lewis, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

theprogramming environments with java course. We have collected no data to quantify if thismodular course has adequately prepared the first group for capstone senior project, since thesestudents have just started taking their senior project capstone course sequence.Concluding RemarksIn conclusion, it can be stated that with proper guidance, monitoring and diligent care, thetechnology students can be exposed earlier to Xcode, Cocoa framework, Objective-C designpatterns or Android development platform. This will go a long way in motivating them,1eliminating their fear, improving their understanding and enhancing their quality of education.With proper mentoring, capable tutelage, and guidance, these burgeoning and talented youngstudents will contribute to

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The Best of Interdisciplinary Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Rossi; Herbert Ingley; Erik Sander; Dow Whitney; Marc Hoit; R. Keith Stanfill

the university andentrepreneurial community as necessary to meet milestones. The designed multidisciplinarynature of the course and team require an entrepreneurial approach to orchestrate disparatedisciplines (engineering, marketing, production, sales, etc.) in problem solving to meettechnology and corporate development milestones.Learning objectivesThe ITV program incorporates unique learning objectives including applying engineeringknowledge in an entrepreneurial environment, understanding the entrepreneurial process throughexperiential learning, understanding and using principles of multidisciplinary team work,understanding and utilizing principles of effective oral and written communications andpresentations for audiences ranging from