Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Heather Lynn Johnson; Marie E. Evans, University of Colorado Denver; David C. Mays, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

porous media and leads the graduate track in Hydrologic, Environmental, and Sustainability Engineering (HESE). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Building Community for Inclusive Teaching: Can We Bridge the Valley of Neglect?AbstractThis work describes an effort to nudge engineering faculty toward adopting known best practicesfor inclusive teaching through a program called Engineering is Not Neutral: TransformingInstruction via Collaboration and Engagement Faculty (ENNTICE). This monthly facultylearning community (FLC) followed the three-year structure of the Colorado Equity Toolkit:Year 1 (reported in 2022) focused on self-inquiry including reflection

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremi S London, Vanderbilt University; Brianna Benedict McIntyre, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering; Nicole Adia Jefferson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

developed programs to help high school students transition into engineering disciplines. Her experience extends to the classroom, where she has served as an Adjunct Faculty member and Technology Education Instructor, mentoring young computer scientists and engineers. These roles have allowed her to directly influence the next generation of engineers, where she emphasized the importance of inclusivity in education. Nicole aspires to influence engineering education policy and establish a consortium that prepares researchers to tackle the challenges of equity in engineering education. Her goal is to help create an academic environment where diversity is not just accepted but celebrated, reflecting the true demographic

Conference Session

Spotlight on Diverse Learners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lily Rui Liang, University of the District of Columbia; Rui Kang; Carlos Sac Mendoza, University of the District of Columbia

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

aligns with the targeted age range, 11-18, i.e., middle and high school age, of our broadening education intervention. It is highly likely that these students either play or played Minecraft games. They may either be interested in Minecraft or have fond memories of it. Their positive experience with Minecraft could serve as a foundation for developing an interest in computer programming. 2) Minecraft allows us to create a virtual world that reflects reality: the identity of the players and the socio-cultural context. We want these students' identities to be represented to encourage engagement, particularly from underrepresented students. Minecraft allows us to create characters of different races, genders

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Floyd Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kelly J Cunningham

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

is housed. The current study focused on efforts to recruit S-STEM scholarsover two recruitment cycles.To better understand current recruitment efforts, institutional partners and current S-STEMscholars responded to reflection prompts about their experience with recruitment. The sampleincluded all institutional partners and 13 out of 14 scholars. The authors analyzed the writtenreflections using thematic content analysis with most findings relating to (1) factors in awarenessand decision making, (2) reasons for applying, (3) hesitancies and potential barriers and (4)future opportunities and communication strategies. The study revealed that staff perspectivesregarding what worked for students did not necessarily align with student perspectives

Conference Session

Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

autoethnography isto challenge the subject-object distinction by putting the researcher's perspective on thephenomenon being researched. The auto-ethnographic framework also allows for analysis of thevaried interactions between factors that have influenced her interest in engineering. Additionally,a qualitative technique with an auto-ethnographic framework allows the researcher to lookdeeply into the participant's experiences, motives, and reflections. Auto-ethnography is a suitableapproach to self-reflect, bringing valuable personal views into her experience. In support of thisapproach, she relates her experience actively engaging in hands-on experiments, problem-solving, and collaborative projects. These experiences contributed significantly to her

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sixto Duran Ballen; Daniel Eduardo Abril; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

provided. It involves critically examining the arguments presented andthe methods used to support the assertions or conclusions offered [18,24]. Explanationencompasses the ability to clearly communicate and articulate thoughts, ideas, and argumentsin a way that is coherent and understandable to others. This includes the ability to providereasons and evidence to support claims made [25]. Self-regulation in critical thinking includesthe ability to critically reflect on one's own thinking and assess its logic, coherence, biases, orweaknesses. It implies being aware of personal limitations and prejudices and being open toreconsider or modify one's own beliefs or points of view based on new evidence orarguments [26,27] . For critical thinking a

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 24

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin Marte Zorrilla, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Matthew Charles Graham

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

). Comprehending and acknowledging the subtletiesof student effort is essential for educators, researchers, and institutions seeking to elevate theoverall quality of the educational experience. At its core, student effort involves the commitment and diligence demonstrated bystudents in their academic endeavors (Shu, 2022). This commitment manifests in various forms,including time spent on studying, engagement in coursework, active participation in classdiscussions, and the pursuit of additional learning opportunities (Khachikian et al., 2011; Shu,2022). The quantitative dimension of student effort is often reflected in the number of hoursdedicated to academic tasks, the thoroughness of preparation, and the consistency of work habits(Berland &

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia; Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia; Julia Lapan, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Deepyaman Maiti, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Nicole Dufalla, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

thesurvey results is beyond the scope of this paper, the three groups of stakeholders agreed (>70%in each group) that a range of technical subject matter is important for all engineers, regardless offield. These included single variable calculus, differential equations, probability and statistics,general purpose computing and programming, the engineering design process, modeling(including prototyping), and project management. The three stakeholder groups also agreed thata number of professional proficiencies are important for all engineers, including communication(oral, written, graphical), codes of ethics and identification, working with people of diverse anddifferent backgrounds, reflection, feedback, and career skills, among others. These

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Integration and Programmatic Reform

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Silvana McCormick, Redwood Consulting Collective; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and donot necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 1Fisher identified significant gender differences in major selection for male- and female-identifiedstudents in computing based on individuals’ attention to “computing with a purpose” [9].However, it is important that we recall Slaton’s cautions against the operation of essentialismwithin this approach to diversity and inclusion and not predicate calls for change on a “naturaldifference” in approaches to engineering, rather we call for a change in values for liberation [10].Our department is at the beginning of a multi-year journey of

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perry Samson, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

. Page 22.532.31 LectureTools (http://www.lecturetools.com) is freely available to all higher education instructors in the United States and Canada.3. Methods3.1. Design The LectureTools classroom application is built around the hypothesis that students learnbetter when they have opportunities to actively assess their understanding as material is beingpresented, to pose questions and get feedback during lecture, and to reflect on their learningoutside of class. Inherent in this approach is a need to facilitate “Concept Tests,” a series ofquestions posed to students, requiring their responses as either a means to introduce a topic or totest their understanding. LectureTools promotes this instructional strategy with the expectationthat

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Diana Papini Warren, Maui Economic Development Board; Frank R De Rego Jr., Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.; Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

overview of the scientific inquiry process and explicitalignment to the state science standards. Interdisciplinary STEM connections are also outlined.Three modules are provided on the following topics: energy auditing, photovoltaic solar energy,and wind energy. Each module presents some background topical information for the teacher,however the theme is facilitating authentic inquiry by way of students getting hands on withresearch, building, designing, and testing right away. Student worksheets are in the form of labreports with hypothesis development sections that help students clearly establish and controlvariables, data collection tables to facilitate multiple trials, and sections to encourage reflection,analysis, conclusion development, and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics and Justice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Jordan, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

. Page 22.587.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Ethics and Justice: How do they Relate?AbstractEngineering professional societies have revised their ethics statements in recent years to includeadditional issues such as sustainability and environmental protection that were not in earlierstatements. These changes reflect changes in our society and changes in how engineers see theirrole in society. This paper will examine the issue of justice, and how/whether it should be inengineering ethics codes.One example of this issue was when members in the Engineering Ethics Division were requestedto aid ASEE in a revision of its policy on engineering ethics education. We had

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Christina White, Columbia University; Kristin Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

maintains a lesson diary of the course.Assessment of the course is continually monitored through directed discussion of thecourse with students, review of work produced by the students, and written reflection ofthe course by the students. The written reflections are discussed within the class andshow that the students are gaining a deep understanding of the engineering designconcepts and are actively engaged in the course. Students connect to this course of studythrough the use of active learning methods, including hands-on activities, inductive anddeductive reasoning opportunities, and multimodal experiences. Further, group work isenhanced by considering ways to group students based upon personality types and otherteam-formation strategies rather

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

conducted course surveys at a project level as measured by theIDEA Diagnostic Form Report8. We obtained results for 15 teams in Fall 2008 and 20 teams inSpring 2009 where the average IDEA Survey response rate was 70% for a total of 168 studentsreporting across both semesters. As discussed next, we have used these survey data together withinformation from student reflective memos, to gain insights into the effects of the three coursechanges. Page 15.42.7Project Level Course OrganizationConducting course evaluations at a project team level has provided additional insight on theimportance of teamwork as a learning objective for multidisciplinary

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Christopher Ault, The College of New Jersey; Teresa Nakra, The College of New Jersey; Andrea Salgian, The College of New Jersey; Meredith Stone, Independent Evaluator

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Mechanical Engineering

and successful solutions to engineering problems.All students will: Develop strategies and processes for managing a complex project involving diverse areas of expertise; Page 15.166.5 Develop competencies in collaborative learning and working strategies through interdisciplinary team activities; Develop competencies in fields other than their major.5. Course Objective AssessmentThe objectives of this course are mainly assessed through topic-related graded individualhomework assignments, graded teamwork assignments, self and team evaluation forms, andstudents’ anonymous reflection journals.5.1. Graded individual homework

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

deliver the results required for continuous improvement. At thesame time the process should on a steady basis be able to provide the data that is expected to bean integral component in the preparation of the ABET Self-Study when the time comes forrequesting accreditation.In this paper we describe such a process. The process consists of three components: 1. A fast feedback procedure to implement continuous improvement at the course level. This procedure includes a course improvement form completed by the course instructor that documents their positive and negative reflections, suggested actions for course improvement, and deviations from the institutional syllabus in their offering of the course. A mechanism for

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Lau, University of California, Berkeley; Mary Kathryn Thompson, KAIST; Alice Merner Agogino, University of California, Berkeley

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Design in Engineering Education

accessibility for research, shorter length questionnaire andthe ability to benchmark against prior work. Having fewer questions was particularly important,as we needed to translate the survey into the Korean language to administer in Korea. Page 22.31.2The Kolb model is based on the idea that “knowledge is created through the transformation ofexperience”17,18, and is built on two axes. The vertical axis represents how one thinks aboutthings, while the horizontal axis represents how one acts on things. The end of each axiscorresponds to a cognitive or behavioral extreme: Concrete Experience versus AbstractConceptualization, and Reflective Observation

Conference Session

Engineering as the STEM Glue

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Pelleg, Drexel University; David Urias, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Ph.D., Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

250engineering based modules that are available for public access. To assess the effectiveness of theprogram, the fellows, teachers, and students were monitored throughout the school year. Thefellows completed multiple surveys and wrote weekly reflection journals. The students weresurveyed at the beginning and end of the year, while the teachers completed mid and end of yearsurveys. Evaluations of all three populations showed positive outcomes. The fellows developedtheir communication skills in the classroom and gained experience communicating their researchto a non-specialized audience; the teachers reported their partner fellow as being a valuable assetto the classroom in a number of ways; and the students showed an increase in their knowledge

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A. Disney, Mission College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

framework is intended to form theorganizational infrastructure for creating a repository of course materials and an onlinecommunity for course developers and instructors.The proposed framework will help faculty develop expertise in adapting existing innovativecourse materials and standards for defining technological literacy and incorporating themefficiently into their own courses.What Is Technological Literacy?In 2006 the National Academy of Engineering published Tech Tally 3. In this document the NAEdefined technological literacy as “an understanding of technology at a level that enables effectivefunctioning in a modern technological society”. This reflects E.D. Hirsh’s definition of“literacy” as “information that is taken for granted in public

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Keith W Buffinton, Bucknell University; Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

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ASEE International Forum

of Electronic Science and Technology in China in Chengdu. Before each of thesevisits, a student team studied the cultural, engineering, and other important aspects of the site orcompany and reported to the entire group to give an overview of what would be visited. Duringthe visit, students attended presentations made by the company or the university, many of whichincluded a question-and-answer session, or listened to stories about a cultural attraction by a tourguide. After the visit, students debriefed the visit in group meetings and each wrote thoughts andreflections in their course journals. At the end of the course, each student was required to write asummary paper to discuss what they learned and to reflect on what they experienced

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Kendra L Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington

,formative assessment approaches aim to develop talent, which is more likely to reduce barriers facedby female engineering students as well as those students in underrepresented groups in STEM fields.These methods encourage reflection, which enhances learning, and they increase the intrinsicmotivation to learn, which teaches skills and creates enthusiasm for life-long learning. This is thegoal of education. Engineering education reimagined to allow a cycle of try, fail, study, try again,and learn, based on a growth mindset, is progress toward providing true quality education. It alsolevels the playing field, increasing the possibility of success for women in engineering, and reducingbarriers often encountered by students of color, indigenous

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 5: Exploring Gender Representation Issues In Computing by Writing Interactive Fiction

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

implement change in boththe media industries and their products. 6 GENDER AND COMPUTER GAMES • Women make up about half of video game players • Significantly underrepresented as protagonists in video games • Portrayal of women in games often reflects: • traditional gender roles • sexual objectification • stereotypical female tropesWhile women play video games on par with men, they are not represented as protagonistsat similar levels.Instead, when women are portrayed in games, they are placed into secondary and/orobjectified roles, and often presented in a stereotypical fashion.Data Sources

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Laura J. Segedin, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers to improve their classroom practices, participate in professional activities,and increase student learning in STEM while practicing self-reflection. As educators engage inreflection about teaching and learning, they tend to improve their practice and increase studentperformance.3,4 These improvements are significant when educators pursue high qualityprofessional development such as National Board Certification, even if they do not ultimately Page 24.1180.2achieve certification.5 T2I2 capitalizes on this finding by creating a program that challengesteachers to reflect on and improve instruction without the cost or arduous journey

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Usman Ghani, DeVry University; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Page 24.1203.4is guided in terms of what to consider, how to create associations between ideas, and how theseassociations form a supportive scaffolding structure. 21, 22 According to Cagiltay23 supportivescaffolding can be accomplished by several methods and mechanisms, such as coachingcomments, providing feedback, and provoking reflection. Packet-Tracer provides scaffolding inthe form of corrective feedback. According to Jaehnig and Miller the types of correctivefeedbacks commonly used are:24 1. Knowledge-of-Response (KOR), which simply indicates that the learner’s response is correct or incorrect. 2. Answer-Until-Correct (AUC), it requires learner’s to remain on the same test item until the correct answer is selected. 3

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

greatdeal of research has been conducted to develop instructional models to guide these learningactivities. One such model to guide instructional design is the STAR.Legacy learning cycle.[9] Page 24.1273.3STAR stands for Software Technology for Action and Reflection. Central to the instructionalmethod is the focus on having students take action on what they know and reflect and refine thatunderstanding through exploration of the challenge. The learning cycle, shown in Figure 1, is aframework that guides the instructional approach. An entire course or unit within a course isstarted with the introduction of a challengeproblem. The challenge is usually

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Gretchen Anne Hazard, James Madison University; Matthew Swain, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, “value change is a change in theimportance of a value, evident in a change in the rating or ranking of a value on a questionnaire.This can be a short-term (temporary) change, such as in the response to an experimentalmanipulation, or a long-term change.” 8The overarching premise for our research project is that students generally embrace admirablevalues related to sustainability, but often encounter a “cognitive dissonance” when asked toexplain whether their actions accurately reflect their values.9 In short, students often do not actaccording to their values and beliefs. In this study, we investigate the values of students withrespect toward working as a member of an engineering team. This falls under the category ofsocial

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia L. Frye, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

based on an assessment of relatedliterature in other knowledge domains and with other research methods by a multidisciplinaryteam of experts in the fields of personal epistemology, student development, qualitative research,and civil engineering. Development of a protocol was necessary for this study in order to addressissues of domain specificity not covered by previous research and to fit the qualitative methodsutilized. The statements were designed specifically to elicit direct responses about students’domain-specific personal epistemologies. Participants were then asked to explain the reasoningbehind the acceptance or rejection of each statement in order to allow them to reflect upon theirbelief statement. Between the two extensive

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen Ed.D, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

completes the new employee training, gains access to appropriate email and server files, and participates in any other activities deemed critical to a fully immersive experience. Once the work experience is complete, the teachers receive a $2,000 stipend, half of which is paid by the company and the other half is paid for by the local regional education association (REA).  Each week, the teacher participants must submit a weekly written reflection. This assignment gives the teachers an opportunity to reflect on what they learned during the week and how it will help them become a more effective teacher. It also provides documentation of their experience that can be included in their final

Conference Session

Rethinking Engineering Writing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Luke Niiler, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama; Garry W. Warren, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

: The writer demonstrates a command of professional language.Tables and Figures: The writer uses tables and figures appropriately.Organization: The writer's draft is properly organized.Detail: The writer uses an adequate level of detail.These criteria represent a version of the rubric used at UT-Tyler as part of the EngineeringWriting Initiative. Similar criteria have been used by engineering programs at the Universityof Arizona, the University of South Florida, and the University of Washington. 10, 11, 12Preliminary results: evaluation of laboratory reportsAt this writing, data analysis for the fall semester of 2012 is incomplete; data for UA havenot yet been compiled; the following results reflect the

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chloe Mann; Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

individual’s innate desire to perform a task for its own sake,based often on needs for competence or self-determination [11], [12]. Conversely, extrinsicmotivation reflects factors external to an individual, often rewards or a desired outcome [11].Expectancy-value theory posits that competence beliefs and task value beliefs factor into anindividual’s choice to engage in actions [13], [14]. Specifically, we draw on Matusovich et al.’soperationalization of the subjective task value that students use to make decisions about whetherto persist in engineering: attainment, cost, interest, and utility [6], [14]. Attainment valueindicates that a student pursues (or does not pursue) engineering because of a reason related to“being the type of person who is an