Conference Session

Perspectives for Women Faculty

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Hawkes, WiSE / University of Southern California; Jean Morrison, University of Southern California; Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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Women in Engineering

12.1487.112. Undergraduate Research Fellowships (original program, 2001)Up to fifteen fellowships are granted each year in both the USC College and in the USCViterbi School of Engineering to support summer and academic year research. The goal is tofamiliarize students with laboratory research and link them with a mentor early on. It ishoped that through the experience of first-hand research at the undergraduate level, thechances will increase that students will choose to pursue a graduate degree in science orengineering. Student recipients of the fellowship are expected to work on their researchproject at least 12 hours per week during the academic semester in which they receive theaward ($2,500). For the summer, the expectation is about 300 hours or

Conference Session

K-12 Students and Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Experiences for Students and Teachers project, Learning through Engineering Design and Practice (2007-2011), a National Science Foundation Award# 0737616 from the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. This project is aimed at designing, implementing, and systematically studying the impact of a middle-school engineering education program. Page 22.208.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Analyzing Subject-Produced Drawings: The use of the Draw-an-Engineer Assessment in ContextIntroductionIn this paper, an example of

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama; Roger K. Seals, Louisiana State University; Stephanie M. Beard, Louisiana State University

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Educational Research and Methods

of practice; Proc. 2004 ASEE Ann. Conf.6. Dancy, M., J. Smith and C. Henderson (2008). Barriers and promises in stem reform; commissioned paper, presented at NRC Workshop on Evidence on Selected Promising Practices in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education; Washington, DC.7. Felder, R. and R. Brent (2010). The national effective teaching institute: assessment of impact and implications for faculty development; J. Eng. Ed. 99:121–134.8. Felder, R., R. Brent and M. Prince (2011). Engineering instructional development: programs, best practices, and recommendations; J. Eng. Ed. 100:89 –122.9. Froyd, J. (2001). Developing a dissemination plan; Proc.31st FIE Conf.10. Froyd, J., C. Henderson, J

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 9 - Design Across the Curriculum

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Michael Lenover, University of Waterloo; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi, University of Waterloo

opportunities for students to learn how to design in the most authenticcontext possible with many of the constraints of the university setting removed (viz. constraintson time, material resources, and opportunities for multi-disciplinary problems).CEWIL Canada – a national body to promote the use of Work-integrated learning (WIL) ineducational settings – defines work-integrated learning as “a form of curricular experientialeducation that formally integrates a student’s academic studies with quality experiences within aworkplace or practice setting… [involving] an academic institution, a host organization, and astudent” [3]. WIL approaches include: community and industry research and projects,apprenticeships, co-operative education, entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Reflection

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xingya Xu, George Mason University; Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

. in Engineering Education, M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, all from Virginia Tech. Her re- search interests include engaged learning and high impact practices, assessment, and design education. Her teaching experience has primarily been with first-year engineering.Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor in the department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Queensland; David Radcliffe, University of Queensland

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-1889: ENGINEERING EDUCATION: TARGETED LEARNING OUTCOMESOR ACCIDENTAL COMPETENCIES?Joachim Walther, University of Queensland JOACHIM WALTHER graduated from The Darmstadt University of Technology (Germany) with a Bachelor in Mechanical and Process Engineering and a “Diplom” in General Mechanical Engineering. As a PhD student he is now member of the Catalyst Research Centre for Society and Technology at the University of Queensland. His research interests lie in the areas of cognitive and social aspects of engineering design and education.David Radcliffe, University of Queensland DAVID RADCLIFFE is the Thiess Professor of Engineering Education and Professional Development in the School of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick J. Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

control with applications to engine exhaust aftertreatment.Dr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Matusovich is an Associate Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. She is/was PI/Co-PI on 10 funded research projects including a CAREER grant. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty. Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, recruitment and retention in engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 19: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marina Miletic, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Sang M. Han, University of New Mexico; Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Sung "Pil" Kang, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico

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Educational Research and Methods

research design and assessment practices for othersundertaking curricular revision and development of a student-centered department culture.Research QuestionsOverall, our project seeks to answer the following research questions: 1. How does the deployment of design challenges in core departmental courses, a department-embedded writing-across-the-curriculum initiative, student digital badges, faculty professional development, and other initiatives help support and retain diverse students in our department? 2. What are the impacts of these initiatives and how can they be observed and assessed?Research ContextOur department is currently one of nineteen across the country which has earned NationalScience Foundation funding through

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineers (ASHRAE).Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato Stewart Ross is the founding Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University. He holds a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University. He is an active presenter at colleges round the country on “Integrated Course Design.” He was Director of Bands at the university for 21 years prior to his appointment in the Center.Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato Brian Weninger is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Following graduation he is pursuing a Master of Science degree at

Conference Session

Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Whitefoot, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffrey S. Vipperman, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

ActiveExperimentation and Concrete Experience [2]. Also, developing and conducting experimentsare part of the ABET accreditation outcomes, which can most effectively be addressed throughdirect, hands-on experimentation [3]. Furthermore, some research has shown that online-onlycourses can suffer from a lack of application-based learning, particularly for laboratory skills [4].In the Summer term of 2020 at The University of Pittsburgh, Mechanical Measurements 2, asenior-level undergraduate mechanical engineering course focusing on experimental methodsand data analysis, was taught fully online instead of in-person. The goals of this course are toteach students about ABET outcomes 1-3, 5, and 6: experimental planning and design,interpreting data by selecting

Conference Session

Faculty Development II: Building Community Among STEM Educators

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University; Nicole M. Colston, Oklahoma State University; Julie Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juliana Utley, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

challenges exist to theintegration of engineering in traditional science classrooms. For example, Yasar and colleaguesfound that (a) K-12 teachers held stereotypical views of engineers, (b) elementary teachersplaced less value on teaching engineering design than secondary teachers do, and (c) teachers, ingeneral, lacked confidence in the abilities to teach engineering design activities.13,14 Further, thelimited available research indicates that elementary teachers report feeling unprepared to teachengineering practices.15, 16 Below we explore these interrelated challenges to teacherprofessional development in engineering education, as well as some challenges uniquely facedby teachers in rural schools. Misconceptions about engineers and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

application, consulting, facilitation and training of such methodologies and business practices as TRIZ, Competitive Opportunity Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Product / Process Development and Optimization, Business Process Innovation, Design for Manufacture and Assembly, Quality Function Deployment, Technology Research and Organizational Engineering.Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University Donald M. Reimer is currently a fulltime senior lecturer and Associate Director of The Lear Entrepreneurial Program in College of Engineering at Lawrence Tech. Mr. Reimer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Lawrence Technological University and

Conference Session

Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajid Hussain, The Islamic University in Madinah; Fong K. Mak P.E., Gannon University; Mohammad Faroug Addas, The Islamic University in Madinah

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Educational Research and Methods

ABET Evaluators Team site visit in 2013. EEET received excellent comments for the display materials presented by Dr. Subal Sarkar ABET team chair which was managed to completion by Wajid. He is Digital Integrated Quality Management Systems Expert for Automated Academic Student Outcomes based Assessments Methodology He has taught several courses on electronics, microprocessors, electric circuits, digital electronics and instrumentation. He has conducted several workshops at the IU campus and eslewhere on Outcomes Assessment best practices, OBE, EvalTools R 6 for faculty, E learning with EvalTools R 6 for students, ABET accreditation process. He is a member of SAP Community, ISO 9001, Senior Member IEEE, IEEE

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Monica McGill, CSEdResearch.org

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

talent. Or, provide sharedshares “to translate some of those best or promising practices over so folks can use that to evaluatewhat they’re doing, make corrections, adjustments and changes and see if we can see some changein the numbers moving forward.” Finally, the varied way shared measures were discussed in theinterviews regarding previous experiences is supported by research that states shared measures areone of the most challenging of the CI conditions because of varied programmatic goals [19].4.1.4 Mutually Reinforcing Activities (MRA)We examined MRAs for mission alignment and coordination of services. Successfully definingthese MRAs means understanding the value proposition for both sides of a partnership. Manyof the members bring a

Conference Session

Professional Identity

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Caitlin Hawkinson, Seattle Pacific University; Jennifer J. VanAntwerp, Calvin College; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Crystal Bruxvoort, Calvin College

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Educational Research and Methods

22.591.4order to make the engineering identity measurement. Further, since persistence in theengineering workforce varies by degree, interviews fit that measure best as well. Finally, open-response interview questions are the best approach for seeking out unknown factors relevant topersistence.To recruit participants we emailed prospective participants a request to complete an onlinesurvey to briefly assess identity and persistence in a quantitative format. We emailed the requestto engineering alumni at three institutions: all engineering alumni at one small, private universityin the Northwest; all engineering alumnae who graduated after 1980 of one small, private collegein the Midwest; and all the engineering alumnae of a large research university in

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Andrews, Aston University; Robin Clark, Aston University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

dedicated staff post to deal with the issues around attrition in general and student failure in particular. A purposefully employed member of staff, working with students two or three days a week could make a significant impact or retention and success; preventing students from reaching the stage where their mental health is impacted or they begin to flounder, and making sure bespoke individual advice is given at a time when it is most needed. 2. Staff Training: Needs to be provided for all colleagues with regards to mental health issues. This is particularly important for personal & subject tutors who have day-to- day contact with students. 3. Academic Support Services: Work best when effectively

Conference Session

Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University; Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L. Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University; Renee Butler, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

and learning innovations into their classroom and assessing their impact. He has regularly published and presented work on a variety of topics including assessment instruments and methodologies, using technology in the classroom, faculty development in instructional design, teaching diversity, and peer coaching. Dr. Utschig completed his PhD in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.Dr. Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University Research interests are focused primarily in laser/material interaction, sustainable housing and engineering education.Dr. Margaret L. Lowder, Kennesaw State University M. Loraine Lowder is the Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Assessment at Kennesaw State Univer

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Sang M. Han, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Design in Engineering Education

the centrality of design in undergraduateengineering programs [1], teaching design courses and embedding design problems in corecourses carries many practical issues for instructors. Researchers suggest that expert designersframe problems more broadly than novices, but authentic context may make a design problemtoo difficult. Further, authentic problems are not instructional designs; they may contain manydetails unrelated to course learning outcomes, and students may focus on aspects of a designproblem that are familiar to them, missing key opportunities to learn both content and designpractices. While highly technical problems seem promising as a way to focus students’ attentionon the content, decontextualized problems provide little

Collection

2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Nhut Tan Ho

courses, a freshman orientation course, astudent study center; and structured study groups. Significantly, the MEP model originated atCalifornia State University, Northridge (CSUN) and spread nationwide.While these measures have been effective, their impact has reached a diminishing point. Giventhe projected imperative need for increased minority representation in STEM professions, thereis a critical need for new methods to further improve students’ learning and retention. A highlypromising approach is to use an innovative undergraduate education initiative pioneered by theMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) called Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate(CDIO)18,19,20 as the basis to redesign curriculum and to implement active and

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Menold Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

methods include the use of content experts, reviews of existinginstruments, and lists of behaviors and descriptors commonly associated with the construct(s) wewish to assess. Unfortunately, however, item creation sometimes becomes overly dependentupon a researcher’s personal attitudes about the construct(s) being tested, or on “borrowing”items from other instruments that may or may not be sound measures of the construct(s) ofinterest. These risks are particularly likely for new researchers in engineering education, whomay have little experience with best practices in social science research.One way to support best practices in the development of new surveys and assessments is to usean instrument blueprint to guide the creation of items, as well

Conference Session

Teaching Assistants, Supplemental Instruction, and Classroom Support

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David John Orser, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kyle Dukart, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Changhyun Choi, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Frances Wood, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Educational Research and Methods

Professionalization of Academic Advising: A Structured Literature Review,” NACADA Journal, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 89–100, Jul. 2019.[15] X. Zhang, C. Gossett, J. Simpson, and R. Davis, “Advising Students for Success in Higher Education: An All-Out Effort:,” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, Jan. 2017.[16] J. M. Allen and C. L. Smith, “Importance of, Responsibility for, and Satisfaction With Academic Advising: A Faculty Perspective,” Journal of College Student Development, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 397–411, 2008.[17] T. Montag, J. Campo, J. Weissman, A. Walmsley, and A. Snell, “In Their Own Words: Best Practices for Advising Millennial Students about Majors,” NACADA Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 26–35, Sep. 2012.[18

Conference Session

Faculty Perspectives of Active Learning, Inequity, and Curricular Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hadi Ali, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Rod D. Roscoe, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

of the 23rd Frontiers in Education Conference. Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers (IEEE), Vol. 2.Driskell, J. E., Goodwin, G. F., Salas, E., & O’Shea, P. G. (2006). What makes a good team player?Personality and team effectiveness. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 10: 249-271.Duderstadt, J. J. (2008). Engineering for a changing world: A roadmap to the future of engineeringpractice, research, and education: University of Michigan. Retrieved from http://milproj.ummu.umich.edu/publications/EngFlex%20report/index.htmDweck, C. S., & Leggett, E. L. (1988). A social-cognitive approach to motivation and personality.Psychological Review, 95, 256-273.Dym, C., Agogino, A., Eris, O., Frey, D., & Leifer, L. (2005

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Curtis, Campbell University; Jacqueline Gartner, Campbell University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Carah Watson

: Teacher Impact on Student Learning Using LC-DLM Implementations in the ClassroomOur team has developed Low-Cost Desktop Learning Modules (LCDLMS) as tools to studytransport phenomena aimed at providing hands-on learning experiences. With an implementationdesign embedded in the community of inquiry framework, we disseminate units to professorsacross the country and train them on how to facilitate teacher presence in the classroom with theLC-DLMs. Professors are briefed on how create a homogenous learning environment forstudents based on best-practices using the LC-DLMs. By collecting student cognitive gain datausing pre/posttests before and after students encounter the LC-DLMs, we aim to isolate thevariable of the professor

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

themesillustrate how the GEES program influenced low-income masters students’ educationaljourneys and supported their career development.Academic DevelopmentThe transition to graduate studies under the GEES program exposed participants to deeper,more specialized academic content that many found transformative. A common sentimentwas that graduate school allowed them to move from theoretical knowledge to practicalapplications. One participant noted, “In undergrad, it was all about passing exams. Now, Ifeel like I’m creating something real. It’s not just knowledge; it’s hands-on skills.” For thoseinvolved in internships or applied research, these experiences were especially impactful. Oneparticipant engaged in neural engineering research shared, “It’s a

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice McCain, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Kimarie Engerman, University of the Virgin Islands

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Educational Research and Methods

Undergraduate Program grant designed to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue degrees in engineering, mathematics, and science. She serves as the Principal Investigator of an NSF grant designed to study the post baccalaureate decisions of high achieving Black STEM students. She is also a 2005 Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dawn Williams, Howard University DAWN G. WILLIAMS is an Assistant Professor and Master's Program Coordinator in the Department of Educational Administration and Policy at Howard University. Dr. Williams serves as a faculty researcher for the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education. She is also the Co

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

level design situations. By contrast, ETECcurricula prepare its graduates to accept responsibilities closer to the “implement” and even“operate” functions, which require a different focus, different interest, and indeed a differentskill-set from abstractions and complex mathematical manipulations. One valid question then iswhat happens at the graduate level in ETEC and what are the research expectations? Experience shows that the majority of B.S. ETEC graduates need a course dealing withengineering applications of mathematics. Hence, we have found it necessary to require allstudents in the SCT program to take or have an equivalent credit for the course ELET6305

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Justin J. Henriques, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #17246Using Concept Maps as a Tool for Assessment and Continuous Improvementof a First-Year CourseDr. Elise Barrella, James Madison University Dr. Elise Barrella is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at James Madison University, who focuses teaching, scholarship, service, and student mentoring on transportation systems, sustainability, and engi- neering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she con- ducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). Dr. Barrella has investigated best practices in engineering

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-Year Programs Division

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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First-Year Programs

specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLL) and the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in coun- seling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties in- clude assessment, evaluation and research for the ITL Program’s and BOLD Center’s hands-on initiatives.Dr. Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Natasha Balac; Daniel M. Gaines

. We also believe that students learn best through doing. Therefore, we felt aproject-based course in which students participated in a small research project would beappropriate. With this in mind, we have designed a graduate course in artificial intelligencethat is intended to introduce students to some advanced topics in AI and give themfirst-hand experience in many aspects of a research project. As part of the project,students design and evaluate a system, write a proposal and report and present their Page 5.697.1results to the rest of the class.We had several factors in mind when deciding on a topic for the project. We wanted aproject that

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, Purdue University; Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Julie Innes Caruccio, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

supported after the partnership was initiatedAs a practical matter, almost all of the Cohort 3 students represent very difficult cases thatextend over a very long period of time. These cases also span the two support service structures.Since this research focuses on the role of the SAA partnership in student academic outcomes, we Page 26.1049.8will focus our analysis on Cohorts 1 and 2 only.Data for the cohorts are parsed by a number of different factors, including: number of semestersbefore graduation of our first contact with a student, academic major, gender, race, and status aseither a first-year admit or a transfer student to the school of