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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Shirley J. Dyke; Phillip Gould; Kevin Truman

theuse of short response questions in the surveys. A description of the types of surveys on the website are described in the following paragraphs.4.1 Formative AssessmentThe involvement of each university in the program will be assessed at the end of each semester,culminating in a final report (survey) which will submitted through the web site. The surveyresponses from each university will be synthesized in a report reflecting each university’s andeach center’s participation and use of their shake table. Each university will report quantitativestatistics including: students in each class utilizing the shake tables (civil engineers and non-civilengineers), underrepresented groups, K-12 students exposed to a shake table demonstration,classes using

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

William L. Call; Saleh M. Sbenaty

developed through these projects, one of the early TEFATEcases will follow as an example. It was selected for this paper because of its application of abasic principle of physics, that of uniform straight-line motion. This principle is applied,however, to a more advanced topic: reflection of waves. Several electrical topics play a role in Page 5.186.4the case, also. The case serves as a good vehicle for students in a two-year electrical technologyprogram to practice these principles of physics, with other integrated multidisciplinaryextensions (math and English). This particular case is tightly structured as a model of goodtroubleshooting practice

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Karim M. El-Dash

demand a synchronous mutation in the engineeringeducation. Particularly, educators need to overcome the traditional perspective of courses withconcentrated subjects to widely needed integrated courses and integrated education. Interdisciplinary education collaborated by communication skills is very important forengineers with managerial functions in their technical ventures and even for engineers pursuingtheir careers in nontechnical trends. A constant growth of interest in nontechnical educationamong engineers is commonly observed and reflected in the design of engineering curricula inthe United States where some innovative curricula assign as much as 50-60% of the requiredcredits to be fulfilled by free or directed elective courses(5

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Haag

28, instructors monitoredand assessed my team skills).However, according to the interview data, the team process check needed further refinement.Although both female and male students believed that the process check was good in theory, theyfelt it could be improved to allow for student anonymity. Despite the fact that the documentationallowed students to voice issues, problems, and team dysfunction, the process can be deadlocked.Some students were reluctant to write critical comments about others fearing retaliation. Otherswere reluctant to reflect critically on their own attitude, behavior, and performance and havethose comments voiced publicly during the focus group. According to students, if this policy isto become more effective, both

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Stanley J. Pisarski

a live mouse by using stepper motorsto control all motion allowing for forward, reverse, directional control, as well as clockwise andcounter-clockwise rotation. An additional stepper motor sweeps the ultrasonic transducers fromside to side and they generate sound waves which reflect off objects in its path giving it a sense ofsight just like the bats have done for hundreds of years. Its tiny brain is the MotorolaMC68HC705C8 microcontroller that controls each motor while sending and receiving signalsfrom the ultrasonic sensors. The food that it consumes is electrical energy from a 16.8 voltnickel-cadmium battery pack neatly tucked inside its outer shell. Its nervous system consists ofover one hundred feet of ribbon cable that carries the

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe; Christa Weisbrook

necessary to review the basisfor its use. Research has long shown that individuals behave and learn according to certaincognitive styles. The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one well known method ofanalyzing personality traits and behavior. It has been widely used in education to explore howstudents behave with regard to learning. Other methods exist which provide more emphasis onthe individual’s learning strengths and weaknesses. One such learning style inventory is the Page 5.74.1Kolb Learning Cycle. In this description learning is modeled as a four stage cyclic process.The four stages in the process relate to Concrete Experience, Reflective

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Marine; Carol Colbeck; Alberto Cabrera

, American Society for Engineering EducationThe internal consistency reliabilities (alpha) of the four factors, “teamwork and lifelong learning,“design,” “professional development,’ and “engineering science fundamentals,” were quite high,ranging from .75 to .88. Cronbach’s alpha ranges from 0 to 1, reflects the homogeneity of itemscomprising a scale, and indicates the extent to which the component items are measuring thesame underlying construct. When the alpha value is close to 1, a factor’s items are highlyconsistent with each other. Similarly, the factor loadings (λ), determined through varimaxrotation are also quite high. The higher the loadings, measured on a scale of -1 to 1, the moreeach individual item is correlated -- shares something in

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Neil Quinn; Tim Healy

outcomes, some good, some bad, that were not anticipated by their developers. Thereaction to such unanticipated consequences cannot be to pursue no new technologies, asthat would have its own unforeseen consequences. Nor is it acceptable to blindly pursuenew ideas with no reflection on their possible implications. An effective society mustfind a middle ground. It is critically important that we reflect on issues that include:stakeholders (present and future), possible consequences that are difficult to anticipate,ethical concerns, and others. Engineers are often in a unique position to address some ofthese issues.Santa Clara University has introduced a new set of courses designed to help engineersreflect on such matters so that they can make a

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Todd Giorgio; Sean P. Brophy

understanding the domainknowledge. Finally, community centeredness focuses on methods to help students leverage theirpeers as a learning resource and to have instructors use these networks. This includes smallgroup problem solving and in class discussion. Also, community centeredness can include theeffects of the university and professional societies in facilitating students’ growth as engineers.These principles have beenencapsulated in a softwaretemplate called STAR.Legacythat we have used to helporganize our design of a learningmodule for biotechnology.Figure 1 shows the main screenof the STAR.Legacy framework(where STAR stands forSoftware Technology for Actionand Reflection) represented as a“Learning Cycle” (or an inquirycycle for learning). The

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Rudko

developed in anticipation of the evolving Criteria 2000. The missionstatement of the Division of Engineering was written to reflect the updated goals and objectiveson which the new curriculum was based. Each of the departments then created its own missionstatement together with its specific discipline-based goals and objectives.II. Mission and ObjectivesThe mission and objectives of the Electrical Engineering program, together with the resultingcurriculum, reflect both the perceived essence of the discipline and the relatively unique qualities Page 3.178.2which are particular to the institution. Union College is a small, predominantly

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley

, reflect the designer and the culture from which the artifact originated.Interactivity is a crucial feature of the tours, which stress inquisitive looking and dealing with thematerial reality of the artifact. The students’ immersion in the museum environment also helpsdevelop fully articulated aesthetic responses to technological artifacts.KEYS TO SUCCESSMuseum Personnel. The most important prerequisite for success is museum personnel whoteach by inquiry as a mode of teaching and who see themselves as “working to enable thestudents to participate in learning for themselves by beginning to understand visual informationfound in art.“*Collaboration. The instructor organizing these experiences needs a reasonably complete graspof both the technical and

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Ware; Charles F. Yokomoto

situation; they describe aperson’s involvement in an ethical dilemma, including his or her actions and their realconsequences. This was the only item that received score of “agreed” or better. Two satisfaction items nearly scored at the “agree” level. Students reported that theynearly agreed (3.93) that the course will help them resolve ethical dilemmas on the job and thatworking in groups was favorable (3.89). A score of 3.0 reflected a neutral attitude, and a score of2.0 reflected a disagreement with the item. Table 1: Student Satisfaction Item Average 1. The course should include more case studies

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles McIntryre

course material.The basic methodology used in the course, as outlined below, was developed by the students andthe instructor during a classroom lecture period. < the instructor acts as the course facilitator. < all students take an active role in teaching preparation, presentation, and grading. < the instructor and the students are evaluated based on individual and group assessments.III. The Group AssignmentAs indicated in the course syllabus, the group assignment reflects 25 percent of course grade. Theresponsibilities and sequence of the group assignment were developed by the course instructor andare listed below.1. Students will be divided into teaching teams, consisting of three students each. One team will consist of

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John E. Shea; Thomas M. West

3257 EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM John E. Shea, Thomas M. West Oregon State UniversityIntroduction At the beginning of this decade, the structure of engineering curricula at most colleges anduniversities had existed since the early 1950’s, and reflected an emphasis on a solid foundation inmath, science, and engineering science as expressed in the Grinter Report of 19551. Therequirements for accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) reinforced this traditional structure of the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

E. Dendy Sloan

students in eightengineering schools∗. In this ERM historical perspective session, similar studies over theprevious twenty years suggest that the results may not be very time-dependent.The Instrument. C.G. Jung1 first described personality types, as later developed into theMyers-Briggs Type Indicator2 or MBTI, a testing instrument. While only a brief (andadmittedly loose) classification is given here, complete descriptions are available2,3,4.The MBTI suggests personalities differ on the following dimensions:1. Preference for dealing with the outside world (Introversion/Extroversion). If one derives pleasure from dealing with numbers of people, or from in-depth reflections he/she may be termed an Extrovert (E) or Introvert (N) , respectively.2

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy L. Denton; Christine L. Corum

opportunity to pursue one’s interests within the constraints of university, family, society, and availabletime are much more significant. In order to achieve tenure and promotion, maintain an acceptable level of professional and personalsatisfaction, and allow time to pursue some of the activities enjoyed outside of the workplace, each facultymember should develop a comprehensive strategic plan. Based on the escalating workload which is imposed onfaculty (either by external or internal sources), the plan must encompass all aspects of life. The level, quantity,and quality of work produced by any one faculty member can be limited by many factors outside of theuniversity, and a realistic strategic plan will reflect these considerations (i.e

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Stefani A. Bjorklund; Patrick T. Terenzini; John M. Parente; Alberto F. Cabrera

) the extent to which they believed they made progress in a variety of learning and skilldevelopment areas as a result of taking that particular course. Completed questionnaireswere returned to CSHE for data entry and analysis.The items comprising each of the three sections of the questionnaire were derived fromlearning theory, research on college students, and from Delphi studies by Jones (1994a,1994b). Jones sought to clarify and develop consensus among faculty members,administrators, researchers, and employers on definitions and components of “criticalthinking,” “problem solving,” and “communication” skills. Items were selected from thisstudy, or developed specifically, to reflect as closely as possible the learning outcomes

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

% campus during the project (*Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, • The curriculum was delivered to 11th graders were assessed one year following module sessions) students in 60-minute weekly module sessions • Students reflected positively about o Continuous active learning and their experiences and highlighted how collaboration among and with much they learned about AQ students with virtual guidanceLearning Objectives and Modules Focused on AQModule Session 4LO 4. Developing Competencies with Air Quality Monitors1. Reviewed Module 3 Activity

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Rania Al-Hammoud, MpowerU Training & Consultancy Inc.

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

ABET & CEABAbstract: This paper endeavors to contribute to the ongoing discourse regarding the state ofArchitectural Engineering education in higher institutions. Expanding on previous studies, thispaper specifically investigates architectural engineering programs accredited by CEAB andABET in Canada, the United States and internationally. It aims to enable a comparative analysis,revealing notable differences among these accredited programs. One key observation is thediversity of specializations or areas of emphasis offered by different international universitieswithin the field of architectural engineering. These specializations often reflect the uniquestrengths and priorities of each institution. Another notable difference lies in

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyeonghun Jwa, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

U.S. higher education contexts, there are few studies that specificallycenter them to contextualize their experiences. International graduate students experience uniquechallenges, such as acculturation, isolation, and visa status, that impact attrition and student well-being. Previous studies are mainly focused on acculturation or language problems for studentsacross disciplines. For engineering disciplines, the expectation of English language proficiency isdifferent than that of other majors like humanities, and engineering students may rely onmathematical and experimental data more heavily than English proficiency to perform well in theirresearch. Therefore, understanding how international graduate students reflect on their

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duc Anh Vu Trinh, University of South Florida; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University ; Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

skills obtained, and PFE activities.These initial categories are obtained based on the theme of the questions combined with theresearch questions of this paper. During the grouping process, it was also necessary to verify thetranscribed data to ensure its accuracy in reflecting the participants’ responses and to avoid anyerrors introduced by the transcription program. Ultimately, the frequency of a specific responsewithin each group is recorded, summarized, and analyzed to obtain the prevailing trend in theparticipants’ answers.Preliminary ResultsThe analysis of student interviews so far reveals a consensus among most participants regardingthe efficacy of Professional Formation in Engineering (PFE) classes in facilitating the acquisitionof

Conference Session

The Global and Cultural Dimensions of Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Andrea Gammon, Delft University of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

final metric, the N2 score, concerns the prevalence of post-conventionalrelative to the absence of preconventional reasoning, not only that participants make decisionsbased on universal principles of justice, but also that they do not make decisions based on aconcern for themselves alone.The MFQ is a measure of moral intuitions that asks participants to decide on not onlyconsiderations relevant to resolving ethical questions, but also the extent to which they agreewith statements with moral content [23]. These considerations belong to one of five “moralfoundations,” understandings of right and wrong driven by intuitions, closer in nature toemotions than reflective thought [25]. These include care-harm, fairness-cheating, loyalty-betrayal

Conference Session

Broadening Perspectives in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

dropout [14]. Numerous studies have corroborated that studentswith a strong sense of belonging are more motivated, which is reflected in their activeparticipation and interaction in class, factors that significantly contribute to their academicsuccess, persistence in their studies, and reduction in the likelihood of dropping out orchanging academic programs [15-17]. Active and collaborative learning techniques fosterreflection at individual, group, and general levels and enhance feedback exchange amongpeers and faculty. These strategies promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills,increasing students' motivation and confidence and strengthening their sense of belonging [8,16].Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their ability to

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcus Melo de Lyra, The Ohio State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Kristen Peña, Arizona State University; Jennifer Hadley Perkins, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

.‬ ‭greater than learning what types of teaching strategies exist.‬ ‭ reate a welcoming‬ C ‭ xcerpts that refer to Faculty reflecting or changing the‬ E ‭environment.‬ ‭classroom environment toward a welcoming environment.‬ ‭ sing an entrepreneurial‬ UI‭ mpact on faculty‬ ‭mindset in the‬ ‭Participants use the Entrepreneurial Mindset in their classroom.‬ ‭teaching‬ ‭classroom

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepika Menon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Minji Jeon, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amanda Thomas, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

intentionally focuses on thestudent teaching semester as elementary PSTs can readily enact their engineering design-basedlessons in an elementary classroom and reflect on these teaching experiences. Indeed, theenactment of engineering design learning opportunities in field-based experiences is also evidentin some studies where engineering is emphasized in specific methods courses [7], [9]. Thesefield-based experiences, whether they occur during student teaching or in conjunction withmethods coursework, provide future elementary teachers with the opportunity to plan, teach, andreflect on their implementation of engineering design lessons. With the exception of a few studies [15], [16], elementary PSTs overwhelminglyexperience engineering design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Schneider, University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Corinne H Mowrey, University of Dayton; Michael Moulton, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew A Witenstein, University of Dayton

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

concept of global competence aligns with the University of Dayton's (UD)institutional definition of intercultural competence. According to UD, intercultural competenceinvolves the process of listening, learning, and reflecting to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes,and commitments for engaging across diverse groups in open, effective, and socially responsibleways. The project adheres to the three student learning outcomes outlined in the UDInternational and Intercultural Leadership Certificate, focusing on students' ability to: 1. Explain how issues of social justice, power and privilege are shaped in a variety of contexts. 2. Use language and knowledge of other cultures effectively and appropriately to communicate, connect and

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder; Tim Ogino, University of Colorado Boulder; Angelina Ong M.A., J. Sickler Consulting; Jessica Sickler, J. Sickler Consulting

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

; andindividual and team mentorship. The current project aims to impact teens’ perceptions ofengineering, their engineering identity, and their confidence and competence in engineering and21st century workplace skills. These outcomes were measured through a combination ofquantitative and qualitative methods, including pre-/post- surveys and audio reflections bystudents, interviews with site leaders, and culminating focus group discussions. Early findingssuggest positive changes in the intended outcomes, across sites, including broader perceptionsabout engineering and a growing overlap in identity between participants and engineers,increased confidence and competency in engineering and technical skills, and gains related tointerpersonal skills and other

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yi Cao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

within a group and assess the overall success ofa collaborative project. Performance-based type of assessment measures not only the final outcome but also theprocess, teamwork, and individual skills and contributions. Performance-based assessment islikely a suitable approach if a course uses a broader range of methods, such as projects,portfolios, simulations, presentations, observations, and real-world tasks. These assessmentsevaluate how well individuals or groups can perform tasks or solve problems in authenticcontexts, reflecting their ability to apply their knowledge and skills. Portfolios, performanceappraisals, reflection, and behavioral observations offer the most comprehensive information forassessing performance and professional

Conference Session

ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucas J. Wiese, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

. For instance: as a personal tutor, aSocratic opponent, a reflective study buddy and idea generator, or an explorer [9]. Moreover,Stanford’s Center for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) purports benefits of ChatGPTsuch as allowing teachers and instructors to scale their learning, adapt to individual interests, andimprove learning accessibility—all without fear of peer judgment [10]. Of course, though,students can use ChatGPT to cheat. Whether writing essays or answering homework questions,students may be passing off generated text as their own [2], [8]. This requires caution, but thisdisruption can lead to an exciting foray into new skills, new domains, and new meaning behindlife, work, and education [11].3. Conceptual FrameworkThis

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student-Centered Approaches in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadear Ibrahim Hassan, Texas A&M University; Luis Angel Rodriguez, Texas A&M University; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University; David Christopher Seets, Texas A&M University; M. Cynthia Hipwell, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

ofbreakthrough innovation. This paper delves into the course’s framework, which draws inspirationfrom the vast reservoir of innovation literature and two decades of the instructor’s industryexperience applying and improving innovation business processes with her teams in a fast-paced,high-tech industry. The core hypothesis of this paper is that innovation is fundamentally a learningprocess, that personal innovativeness can be cultivated and elevated through the teaching ofestablished principles derived from the realm of learning science. These principles encompass theelevation of metacognition, the deliberate integration of intentionality into the learning process,and the embedding of reflective practices into the students' educational journeys