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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Suely M. Black, Norfolk State University

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Graduate Studies

education/outreach activity in groups and write a paper on those results together as a process.”Trainees were also asked how they will apply what they have learned in their graduate studiesand future career. One trainee out of twelve responses indicated they were unsure how theywould use the information. For the remaining responses, in addition to the general skills ofdeveloping and writing a white paper others identified the module provided useful skills fortheses, proposals, and business ventures. Sample excerpts include: “I am at the early stages of my PhD work and I will soon need to develop a proposal for my research studies. The skills I gained in this module have increased my chances of writing an acceptable thesis

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan A. Shannahan, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #8853The Mentoring Experience: Finding Value in Guiding Undergraduate Re-searchersDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mandy Wheadon, Purdue University; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

. She is also a Senior Research Advisor to the Stanford University Epicenter. Page 24.1124.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Student Perspectives on Developing More Relevant Ph.D. Programs in STEM Disciplines through Professional Skills Training A submission to the ASEE 2014 Annual Conference Mandy Wheadon Graduate Student, Department of Technology, Leadership & Innovation Nathalie Duval-CouetilAssociate Professor, Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation Associate Director, Burton D. Morgan Center for

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth J. Stewart, University of Michigan; John G. Younger, University of Michigan; Michael J. Solomon, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #10717Impact of a graduate elective in Microbial Soft Matter on interdisciplinarylearningMiss Elizabeth Jeanne Stewart, University of Michigan Elizabeth J. Stewart is a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Her primary research relates to the study of bacterial biofilms, a field at the intersection of engineering and microbiology. Elizabeth also pursues engineering education research to advance the understanding of interdisciplinary graduate education, an area familiar to her due to her experiences nav- igating the intersection of two disciplines.John G. Younger

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Renewable Energy Topics

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler Dr., Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #10552Low Power Energy Harvesting with a Thermoelectric Generator through anAir Conditioning CondenserDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityMr. Keith L. Coogler Dr., Sam Houston State University Dr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He re- ceived a BS in Design & Development and holds a MA in Industrial Education and an Ed.D. in Higher Education from Texas A&M University – Commerce. His primary teaching area is Construction Manage- ment. Research interests include: automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” construction

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Joy Perram; Vivian Gregory Alexander

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the Inaugu- ral Director of the College of Engineering’s Leadership Minor at Purdue University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the International Institute for Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a). She ob- tained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Peter Y Wu

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Computers in Education

Software Verification and Validation User Community – A Work in ProgressAbstractSoftware quality is a crucial issue in software engineering. As software has becomeubiquitous, software products have become critical. This poses multitude of problems in thesoftware industry, as there is generally a lack of knowledge of Software Verification andValidation (V&V) benefits and also there is a significant shortage of adequately trained V&Vpractitioners. This paper describes outlines of a research study that focuses on bridging thesesupply and demand and knowledge and training gaps in V&V education. Research outcomesboth in terms of domain-specific research as well as pedagogical impact are presented. The basicproject objectives

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General Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Michael Morse, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Venkatesh Uddameri; Elma Annette Hernandez, Texas Tech University; David L. Ernst, Texas Tech University - Construction Engineering

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Computers in Education

of these topics. To mitigate the deficiency of skills and knowledgerelated to numerical methods and programming, the authors conclude with a series of strategiesthey intend to employ to improve students' numerical methods and programming skills.numerical method and programming exposureRecognizing incoming freshmen students often have minimum exposure to numerical methodsand programming during their K12 education, the College of Engineering at Texas TechUniversity recently revised an existing course to introduce these concepts early across everyengineering program. The objective of the course is to provide a basic introduction toengineering problem solving and programming and impart competence in entry level numericalmethods including

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann D. Christy, Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

rehabilitation of historic agricultural structures. Her research interests include energy, the en- vironment, and engineering education. For one academic year, she served as interim associate dean for undergraduate education and student services in the College of Engineering. She was involved in OSU’s quarter-to-semester conversion effort at multiple levels over 3+ years: as point person and undergraduate studies chair for her department, as a member of the college-level committees in both the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and the College of Engineering, and as a Faculty Fellow in the university’s Office of Academic Affairs. She is a second-generation woman engineer; her mother worked as an

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Construction Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jing Du, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

Diverse Student BodyAbstractAdvanced Construction Management is a graduate level course offered at the University ofTexas at San Antonio, Master of Science Program in Architecture. The course objectives arecomposed of the understanding of emerging project delivery approaches, sustainability andtechnology driven project environment and the near future of construction project environment atthe strategic level. Students in the program have diverse educational backgrounds, thereforeadvanced topics are taught without excluding their fundamentals. The paper presents a termproject example showing how this is accomplished. Each student is given a different topic. Thegiven topic includes the analysis of conventional project delivery methods to see if

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manghui Tu, Purdue University Calumet; Kimberly Lynn Spoa-Harty, Purdue University Calumet Graduate Student

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #8426Data Loss Prevention Management in Healthcare Enterprise EnvironmentsDr. Manghui Tu, Purdue University Calumet Manghui Tu, assistant professor of Computer Information Technology, Purdue University Calumet, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree of computer science from the University of Texas at Dallas in December 2006. His research interests include distributed computing, information security, and computer forensics.Ms. Kimberly Lynn Spoa-Harty, Purdue University Calumet Graduate Student System Engineer and Architect, work with security standards for desktop standardization and implemen- tation. Experience is

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Engineering & Our Global Society

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhihui Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #10926The Fusion and Conflict Between Engineering Education and General Edu-cation in China After 1949Dr. Zhihui Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences Assistant professor ,Institute for History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. main re- search topics: engineering education; philosophy of engineering.Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Xiaofeng Tang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Page 24.1218.1

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Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Gu, Michigan Technological University; Nilufer Onder, Michigan Technological University; Ching-Kuang Shene, Michigan Technological University; Chaoli Wang, Michigan Technological University

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Computers in Education

computer science at Michigan Technological University. She received her PhD from the Computer Science Department at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research areas are artificial intelligence planning systems, decision making under uncertainty, student persistence, and computer science education. She received the Michigan Tech university wide Distinguished Teaching Award in 2013. Her web page can be found via http://www.cs.mtu.edu/.Dr. Ching-Kuang Shene, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Chaoli Wang, Michigan Technological University Chaoli Wang is an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Science, Michigan Technological University. He received the PhD degree in computer and information science from The Ohio

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Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Jacqueline M Jackson, Jackson State University ; Cassandra L Hawkins Wilson, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University

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Computers in Education

Engineering) from Ok- lahoma State University in 1986. He has published 60+ abstracts and articles in journals and contributed chapters to four books. Dr. Yuan continues to serve as peer reviewer for state, private grant programs and different professional journals and magazines. He is the board member of USEPA Monitoring Group, Gulf of Mexico Program. He is also council member of Mississippi Citizen Crops, Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Dr. Yuan is the recipient, 2002 Outstanding Mentor of the Year, The Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi. 2004 recipient of Recycler of the year, presented by Mississippi Recycling Coalition. Professor Yuan is the JSU/Hinds County/MDEQ Computer Recycling Program di

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Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

a great job and excellent salary 3. Earning a Master’s degree will price them out of a job in a tight employment marketSince students are not generally aware of what difference graduate school can make in their life,they do not seriously consider or plan for graduate school.In addition, with high rising tuition fees, school, let alone graduate school is difficult to supportfor many Arizona families. The state of Arizona, for example, is one of the leading states in thenation with a high percentage of families not able to support a college education for theirchildren. Therefore, additional reasons that prevent students from aspiring to graduate schoolinclude: 1. I need to go get a good paying job as fast as I can because my family needs

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petr Johanes, Stanford University; Larry Lagerstrom, Stanford University

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Computers in Education

Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Work-in-Progress: Developing Online Graduate Courses in Electrical EngineeringA. IntroductionThe Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University has a long history ofteaching large-enrollment master’s level and advanced undergraduate courses with broadappeal and applicability. At present twelve such courses are offered, each with annualenrollment of more than 80 students. Another dozen or so courses have somewhat smallerenrollments. These courses are taken by Electrical Engineering students as well as studentsfrom other departments within the School of Engineering and the rest of the University.Many of the courses also make up the core of a professional

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Prateek Shekhar, Virginia Tech; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christina Seimetz Wade, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

practicum coursewas found to be helpful to graduate students who considered themselves noviceengineering educators. GTAs who participated in the practicum course found theexperience to be beneficial because the course provided a space for learning throughshared experiences. Experienced teachers could also participate in class discussions toshare their experience and their teaching approaches to help develop new GTAs for theirfuture professorial careers. Not only did experienced teachers participate to help noviceeducators, experienced teachers were also able to improve their own teaching strategiesbased on the continuous feedback and the deep discussions about topics that they

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Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University; Kang Wang

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #8818Revitalizing Engineering Education through Practical Applications of Ad-vanced Energy SystemsMr. Ryan L Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University Ryan is a graduate student from Syracuse University with a focus in combustion and energy research. His work mainly focuses on fabrication and characterization of ceramic hollow fibres used in combustion pro- cesses that can reduce pollutant emissions. Ryan is also involved in several educational outreach projects concerning his research. Not only does he assist in the development of advanced energy courses for un- dergraduate and graduate students, but also has been

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Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin M. Foley, Applied Physics Program, University of Michigan; Ashley M. Verhoff, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan; John J. Pitre Jr., Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan; Kathleen Marie Ropella, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #10334Workshops on Fundamental Engineering Skills: A Graduate Student-LedTeaching InitiativeJustin M. Foley, Applied Physics Program, University of Michigan Justin is a doctoral candidate in the Applied Physics Program at the University of Michigan. His disser- tation research involves spectral manipulation, including broadband reflectance and narrowband filtering, using subwavelength dielectric gratings. He is currently the president of the student chapter of ASEE at the University of Michigan. In addition to his research and education interests, Justin holds a position with the Office of Technology Transfer

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Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

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Graduate Studies

ASEE Annual Conference.12. Hajek, B. K.; Fentiman, A. W. (2003) Recruiting Graduate Students through an Introductory Nuclear Science and Engineering Course and a Newly Implemented Undergraduate Minor Program. Presented at 2003 ASEE Annual Conference.13. Anderson-Rowland, M. (2008) Thinking About Graduate School. Presented at 2008 ASEE Annual Conference.14. Austin, A. (2002) Preparing the Next Generation of Faculty: Graduate School as Socialization to the Academic Career. The Journal of Higher Education 73 (1), 94-122.15. Lucero, C. (2004) Graduate Student Socialization in Science and Engineering: A Study of Underrepresented Minorities’ Experiences. Presented at 2004 ASEE Annual Conference

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Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Randy R. Rapp, Purdue Building Construction Management Dept.

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Graduate Studies

writing. In addition, adescription is provided of the Purdue Department of Building Construction Management’sexperience with graduate student writing and the introduction of required writing courses as partof the MS plan of study. Both student feedback and preliminary test results are presented asevidence of the successes and shortcomings that have accrued from introducing writing guidancein the plan of study.IntroductionDuring the 2006-2007 academic year the Purdue University Department of BuildingConstruction management (BCM) introduced a MS degree in construction managementdelivered through a distance learning platform. This BCM distance MS program was the result ofsupport from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, a national

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Professional Development and Advising for Graduate Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Paul Andrew Branham, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Neha Choudhary, Purdue; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Molly H Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, Purdue University; Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emilie A Siverling, Purdue University; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; M. D. Wilson, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

Catherine G.P. Berdanier is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota and her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Her current research interests include graduate-level engineering education, including inter- and multidisciplinary graduate education, innovative and novel graduate education experiences, global learning, and preparation of graduate students for future careers.Paul Andrew Branham, Purdue University, West Lafayette Paul Branham is a graduate student at Purdue University, pursuing a M.S. in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering education. He received a B.S. in

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Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda M. Head, Rowan University; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University; Bernard Pietrucha, Rowan University

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Graduate Studies

for the IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing. Page 24.1271.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Training for Student Teaching Fellows at Rowan UniversityAbstractRowan University has recently been awarded Research Institution status. With this newdesignation there is an increasing emphasis on graduate education and on recruiting talentedgraduate students from both our undergraduate programs and from schools in our region. Inorder to promote recruitment and enhance retention, the university has developed a TeachingFellows Program that provides our graduate

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Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #8691Applying Research-Based Principles and Theory to Practice: The redesign ofa graduate student instructor seminarMrs. Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Mary Lynn Brannon is the Instructional Support Specialist at the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, College of Engineering, at the Pennsylvania State University, USA. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Education and Human Development specializing in Educational Technology Leadership. Her work focuses on projects that measure and assess student perceptions of learning related to their experiences with

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Preparing Future Educators

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel McCord Ellestad, Virginia Tech; Cory Hixson, Virginia Tech; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

? 2)how do I know?, and 3) how will I make relationships? Each of these elements is critical ingraduate student development toward a professional identity. King and Kitchener, in theirReflective Judgment model, posit that the process of knowing (centered on Baxter-Magolda’s“how do I know?”) ultimately leads to the ability to independently reason in situations ofuncertainty and take responsibility for decisions15, much like professional educators andresearchers do as a matter of course in their workaday lives. While these models focus primarilyon college students, they allow a better understanding of general learning processes and canprovide guidelines for promoting development through program structure 14. The graduate student

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Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

law.Motivation and IntroductionThere is enormous pressure on curricula at public universities from legislatures to reduce thenumber of credits for graduation, while increasing graduation and retention rates and maintaininga substantial level of general education (or similarly named programs, such as: core curriculum,foundation curriculum, etc.) for the graduate. A reduction in credit hours is particularly difficultfor engineering due to ABET accreditation requirements and employer expectations forengineering competency. Typically, the general education of a baccalaureate graduate includes anumber of credits in composition, humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, mathematics,and physical education. Engineering courses are not considered

Conference Session

A Focus on Non-Traditional Students and Non-Traditional Course Delivery Methods

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Liesel Ashley Ritchie, Institute of Behavioral Science; Sandra Janette Mikolaski

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #8631Leadership Development for Engineering Technology Faculty: Becoming anEducational Leader through Knowledge Generation, Application, and Con-tributionMs. Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College Elaine L. Craft (Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC) holds a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mississippi and a MBA from the University of South Car- olina with additional graduate studies in mathematics. Her experience includes working as an engineer in industry as well as teaching and administration at community college and state levels. She has

Conference Session

WIED: Medley

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Alana Christine Snelling

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Women in Engineering

, and as a Post-Doctoral Research Officer at the Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) at King’s College, University of London. Her graduate training is in Science & Technology Studies and Women’s Studies at Virginia Tech.Ms. Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State UniversityAlana Christine Snelling Page 24.1375.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 When, Why, How, Who – Recruitment Lessons from First Year Engineering Students in the Millennial GenerationToday, an increasing number of women enter, remain, and succeed within science

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong Wang, University of Illinois, Chicago; Lin Li, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Systems Engineering

Topics in the Design of Experiments Course for Industrial and Systems Engineering StudentsAbstractAs a branch of engineering, industrial and systems engineering (ISE) deals with the design andmanagement of complex processes or systems. It is an interdisciplinary field that involves theanalysis and optimization of the way of integrating various resources such as people, finance,information, equipment, energy, and materials. Statistics show that ISE graduates are popular injob markets and many of them end up in the high-end consulting and management positions. Thesuccess of the ISE graduates in job markets is due largely to their wide and rapidly evolvingknowledge base. Design of experiments (DOE) is a

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WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University; Emily Olina Wisniewski; Rachel Lauren Shapiro, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Melinda Covert, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

Engineering Education, 2014 Correlating Freshman Engineers’ Performance in a General Chemistry Course to Their Use of Supplemental InstructionAbstractThis study examines the correlation between first year engineering students’ use of supplementalinstruction and their performance in a required general chemistry course at NortheasternUniversity. Research has shown that supplemental instruction is positively correlated withmeasurable factors, such as higher grade point averages and timely graduation rates, as well asless-easily measured factors, such as long-term retention of course material, teamwork,communication skills, information processing skills, and motivation. Previously we examinedwhat grade level triggered students to seek