Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

does this in turn affect how these students make decisions about further participation in engineering after graduation? Page 15.344.2 ≠ EDUCATION: What elements of students’ engineering education contribute to these changes observed in skills and identity? What do students find difficult and how do they deal with the difficulties they face? ≠ WORKPLACE: What skills do early-career engineers need as they enter the workplace? Where did they obtain these skills? Are there any missing skills? How are people’s identities transformed in moving from school to work?While the APS has utilized a variety of methods

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

, internships are really the only way to make sureyou get on the career track of your choosing.” 1Engineering programs and the hosting industries also benefit in many ways. “Theprograms possess several advantages and provide benefits to all stakeholders.” 2 TheInternship program is a perfect vehicle to network into many different types of businessesand industries. This working relationship often results in program benefits such as state-of-the-art equipment donations, sources of student scholarships, recruiting tool for currentindustrial employees wishing to upgrade their skill set, a job placement highway forgraduates, faculty industrial sabbaticals, advisory board members, and an excellentvehicle for some great community public relations.Internships

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen F. Gygi, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

, industry-sponsored Co-op and summer research programs construct e-portfolios in studio settings. Itfocuses on the challenges and opportunities students experienced in constructing the portfolios,which were explained as arguments about preparedness for future careers. The impetus was therecommendation by the industry visiting committee that engineering students in experientiallearning programs create portfolios. The studio activities were adapted from other settings toexplore the use of e-portfolios in the reporting requirements for students. Students experiencedthe following challenges: 1) identifying what their future careers may be; 2) choosing theaudience for the portfolio; and 3) locating and choosing appropriate artifacts to include

Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Carlos A. Garcia, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Tamara D. Guillen, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

career options as well as to promotethe camp outcomes such as presenting viable role models for prospective engineering students.Written daily evaluations by the camp participants provided timely feedback on the outcomes ofthe camp learning experiences and activities. Adjustments, if needed, were made on the next dayto ensure the expected camp outcomes. During the departmental introductions, six engineeringand science department representatives from mechanical, chemical, civil, environmental,biology, and industrial technology disciplines presented their programs to the camp participantsin ten-minute interactive sessions by focusing on the nature, admission and scholarshipopportunities, and career perspectives of their respective disciplines. The

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Carrie Boykin, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

first demand was a demand for 50 new academic scholarships for Black Students bySeptember of 1968; and by 1971, a demand that at least 10 percent of the incoming freshmanclass be black and to establish a Program such as Project Ujima to aid in the recruitment,retention, support, and academic/career/personal/cultural development of Black students.Shortly thereafter, in February 1969, the Black students submitted a proposal for an Afro-American Institute (AAI) and a Black Studies Department, which the Board of Trustees grantedpermission for the use of a building referred to as the Forsyth Annex to serve as the first AAIhome.The Ujima Scholars Program, formerly known as Project Ujima, grew out of the establishment ofthe African-American Institute

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Jonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Katrien Kraft, Arizona State University; Laura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

AC 2010-1818: EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES IN THEENGINEERING CLASSROOMJenefer Husman, Arizona State UniversityJonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneKatrien Kraft, Arizona State UniversityLaura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating Instructor Practices in the Engineering ClassroomThe purpose of this study was to examine instructor practices in the engineering classroomespecially with regard to students’ 1) use of knowledge building and collaborative teachingstrategies1 and 2) perception of how their classes align with their future career

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie Grash; Andrew Rose

Session 3661 Interaction of Engineering Technology and Fine Arts through Instructor Collaboration Andrew T. Rose, Valerie Grash University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractHigher education strives to prepare graduates for career success and satisfaction in life. At theUniversity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ), most students prepare for their career through theirmajor area of study by taking discipline specific courses in their major. To more fully developtheir knowledge, University-wide general education (GenEd) requirements provide all UPJstudents

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Shannen Allado, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Lily G. Gossage, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

cornerstone ofstudents graduating in technical disciplines since 1983. In 2022, students admitted into the program are invited to attend the Pre- student satisfaction through the EIYF event.the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program was Orientation Event and prepare for the University Orientation. Theadded under the Center for Gender, Diversity & Student Excellence students then return for “Engineering In Your Future,” or EIYF,to jointly support engineering and science students under a new which is a 3-day residential summer program. The programumbrella program, aptly re-named MEP-WiSE. focuses on community building, career exploration, and academic

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 5: Using a Summer Bridge Program to Develop a Situational Judgment Inventory: From Year 1 to Year 2

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. Herengineering background is in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. She has been theGraduate Research Assistant on this project during her entire time at VT. 5 CAREER Project Context Responsive Support Structures for Marginalized Students: A Critical Interrogation

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janis P. Terpenny, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

ofwomen in careers in higher education in STEM related fields1,2,3,4. Of course, issues arecomplicated and no single answer or antidote exists. Those seeking to improve the number ofwomen who enter and remain in careers in academe have sought to understand pipeline issuesfor entry, what factors impact career success and retention, and answers to why the number of Page 24.885.2women who are ultimately promoted to the rank of full professor in STEM fields remains low,and even lower, for those who enter leadership positions4.Much evidence exists that suggests that women role models are significant to progress in manyrespects. Women students

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Guozhen An, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

crucial for success in entry-level roles. Based on this, the pedagogy wasrevised to simulate an industrial job environment and incorporate problem-based and project-based learning [5]. This approach aims to train students in both technical skills and soft skills,which are equally important for career advancement. Some of these changes have beenimplemented for the current cohort, and some are still in the process of being implemented forfuture students.In this paper, the author aims to convey students' opinions and perspectives regarding theapprenticeship program, which is a key factor in a successful program. Most apprentices areyoung adults, and for many, this is their first professional job, and so they require significantsupport to succeed in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kavitha Murthi, New York University; Ariana Riccio Arista, Education Development Center; Wendy B Martin; Kristie K Patten, New York University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42898Board 274: Exploring Problem-Solving Experiences in Autism-Inclusion SchoolsUsing Photovoice: A Collaborative Data Collection ProcessMs. Kavitha Murthi, New York University I am pursuing my doctoral studies at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in the Department of Occupational Therapy. I work with Vice Dean Kristie Patten on a National Science Foundation (NSF) project titled ”Developing Abilities and Knowledge for Careers in Design and Engineering for Students on the Autism Spectrum by Scaling Up Making Experiences.” Through this project, I intend to explore the impact of

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, California State University, San Marcos; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah; Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos; Masood Parvania, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

software skills. This work has potential challengessuch as dependence on specific resources like a greenhouse and student engagement level ofprojects will be varied. IoT Hands-on Activities in Secondary Education [10] assesses the impactof IoT-based activities on STEM learning and career orientation among secondary schoolstudents. They involved students participating in a summer school, engaging in hands-on IoTactivities. Results showed positive responses and increased interest in STEM fields and careers.Limitations of this study include a small sample size, short duration, and potential bias inself-reported data.Overall, these initiatives aim to bridge the gap between traditional EE education and the rapidlyevolving world of CPS and IoT

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Rebecca N. Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Bonnie J. Becker; Erica Cline; Cheryl Greengrove; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Angela Edes Kitali; Adrienne Scarcella

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

[11]. Female and underrepresented students who are mentored in undergraduateresearch demonstrate higher levels of engagement, academic confidence, and performance [12]. Funded,course-based undergraduate research optimizes inclusion by (1) creating equal access to information onsuccessful career pathways, (2) providing guidelines and expectations for effective interactions betweenstudents and mentors, (3) reducing financial constraints for students, and (4) creating mentee selectioncriteria that minimizes faculty selection bias [13] . Female and undergraduate students of color in STEMare more likely to pursue graduate degrees when they are mentored by faculty in research [14]–[17].Inclusive, mentored experiences in faculty-based laboratory

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Antonella Sciortino; Lisa Star; Tesfai Goitom

which theirdesigns are implemented. Engineering courses need to provide students with the globalengineering perspective that will prove beneficial for their careers and this should be done at theearly stages of the engineering curriculum. This study proposes a novel approach to expose civilengineering and construction engineering management students to current global issues inengineering and construction practices. An additional goal is the improvement of retention ratesby increasing students' interest in the engineering field. The proposed approach consists ofencouraging mentoring and collaboration between graduate students enrolled in a researchcourse and freshmen/sophomore students enrolled in an introductory engineering course. Thetwo

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Singli Garcia-Otero; E. Sheybani; Eduardo Garcia-Otero

underrepresented minority engineers and scientists pursuing successfulresearch careers in STEM. A serious national shortage of well-trained underrepresentedminority engineers and scientists exits. Well-trained underrepresented minority engineersand scientists can conduct independent engineering research, can focus research efforts on 294the disproportionate lack of technical achievement in minority populations, and havecultural perspectives that are essential to the successful conduct of many forms of researchinvolving minority populations.Partnership between VSU, LC & NASAIn 2010, Virginia State University and Louisburg College were funded by NASA-CIPAR(Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award for the

Conference Session

ERM: Identity Impacts (Identity Part 2)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristián Vargas-Ordóñez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tiantian Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

construction, researchers can holistically examine identity from theperspective of equity and power relations, thus, approaching identity with a critical andindividualized mindset [24], [25]. Esteban-Guitart and Moll asserted identity to be “historicallyaccumulated, culturally developed, and socially distributed” [17], the definitions of which wereoperationalized in the results section below. Therefore, as international students generally havecomplex cultural backgrounds and forms of capital, we utilize the Funds of Identity theory toexamine their academic identities and understand what they consider valuable and the most-needed forms of capital to support their academic and career pursuits.MethodologyWe conducted a phenomenological study [20

Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

F.T. Fisher; R.S. Besser; K. Sheppard; C.H. Choi; E.H. Yang

dual mechanisms we undergraduate curricula, complimented by researchseek to promote nanotechnology literacy within our general experiences for those students who are interested in furtherundergraduate engineering student body while simultaneously exploring nanotechnology concepts and perhapssetting the foundation for a nanotechnology-based research track contemplating further studies at the graduate level. In thisthat will facilitate a pipeline of students pursuing nanotechnology manner we have significantly increased exposure of ouras a career including through graduate-level education. undergraduates to core nanotechnology concepts, while

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Montana Jane Lang, Mississippi State; Taylor Cagle, Mississippi State University; Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

part of an educational module for K-12 students,and is much longer than the remaining videos because of its intended dual use. While not aspecific goal for this paper, the I-269 video showcases a diverse group of individuals fromvarious ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. The I-269 video documents inclusivity andinspires a wide range of viewers to see themselves in civil infrastructure careers. Highlightingdiverse perspectives strengthens the industry by encouraging participation from underrepresentedgroups. Table 2 summarizes some key aspects in this regard. Figure 1. Representative Images of Student Led VideosTable 2. I-269 Video Diversity Content Item Video Content – Times are Minutes:Seconds of Run

Collection

2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Rose-Margaret Itua; Sharnnia Artis

students traditionallyunderrepresented in science and engineering programs. One pool of such students is community college students pursuing math, chemistry, and physics courses that are transferrable to baccalaureate programs. In a Strategy for American Innovation, the Obama administration stated that “President Obama is taking continuous steps to improve our educational system ... and to promote student achievement and careers in STEM fields”, and “the Administration is committed to restoring America’s global leadership in college graduation rates ...., making investments in community colleges ....”4,5 With more resources being allocated to community colleges to stimulate student achievement in STEM fields, and community colleges serving many

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Nur Yazdani, The University of Texas at Arlington

may be concluded that proper curing and rebarplacement are important for RC strength and durability. Non-destructive methods like GPR areeffective for assessing concrete integrity. Teachers implemented the information into their classroomlesson plans and hands-on student activities involving physical and biology experiments. Thisapproach will bridge practical experiences with theoretical knowledge, sparking student interest inengineering careers. IntroductionReinforced Concrete (RC) is the most used construction material for various types of structures.The concrete cover above or below rebars play an important role in structural safety and durability.It may be necessary to find the actual covers in

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

Tagged Topics

Diversity

as phasechange, phase transition temperature, crystallization, and ice nucleation, in existing universitycourses. We educated a diverse group of students and exposed them to state-of-the-art techniquesearly in their academic careers to consider pursuing a STEM career and higher education. Asoutreach, we also trained graduate students, as well as students from an adjacent communitycollege (CC). The developed curricular activities provided students with experience inexperimentation, data analysis, and technical writing. Based on the ABET assessment of learningoutcomes, we assessed our goals to educate students on 1) using multidisciplinary science,engineering, and mathematical skills to evaluate and address complex issues emergent in

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit Mercy; Linda Slowik PhD

Tagged Topics

Diversity

impact practicesIntroductionAcademic support systems are being implemented in colleges and universities as a response tounderrepresentation of minorities in science, especially those requiring a graduate degree [1].Integrated enrichment programs have succeeded by increasing student’s sense of integration intoboth academic and social aspects of college life – namely, by providing communities forlearning, collaboration, and career development. Programs such as the Meyerhoff ScholarsProgram at University of Maryland, Baltimore County [2] [3] [4], the Howard Hughes MedicalInstitute’s (HHMI) Capstone Institutions [5], the Biology Scholars Program at University ofCalifornia, Davis [6], and the Program for Excellence in Education and Research in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian Kennedy, Clemson University; Christopher Kitchens, Clemson University; Joseph Santaniello; Spencer Davenport, Clemson University; Kaitlynn Conway, Clemson University; William Ferriell, Clemson University

engineering/computing majors. Thedecision to implement a cohort structure was made to (1) establish engagement throughcollaboration, (2) increase retention, (3) provide supportive model for academic success, and (4)aid in the transition to a research university. In addition to providing students with a peer-drivensupport system, the cohort also models positive collaboration to enhance students’ ability towork as a team which is vital in preparing students for a successful career (Lei et al., 2011).Finally, peer relationships impact students’ access to academic support and as a result, thecollaborative learning structure of a cohort can positively affect student learning and increaseretention (Doolen & Biddlecombe, 2014).While all scholarship

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Ziminski, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

barriers facultyexperience in providing encouragement to students. Additionally, the creation and validation of atool to measure faculty perceptions of providing encouragement can be used by institutions toidentify critical areas to strengthen how we teach in engineering.Guiding FrameworkAn extensive literature review showed the Academic Encouragement Scale (AES) and theFaculty Encouragement Scale (FES) as the best instruments to guide this research [20, 21]. Bothmeasure students’ perceptions of receiving encouragement in academic settings. Findings fromboth studies indicate that receiving encouragement increases students’ self-efficacy and outcomeexpectations.The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) guided the development of the survey

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Inventive Thinking & Student Beliefs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University; Melissa G. Kuhn, Old Dominion University; Jayme M. Cellitioci; Matthew Carter

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

that can be used with upper elementary, middle, and high school aged students, and canserve as a research and program evaluation tool.Background The successful pursuit of an innovation and commercialization related career requirestechnical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but also habits of mindincluding problem finding, problem solving, creativity, and the desire to share ideas with others(Garner, et al., 2021; Estabrooks & Couch, 2018; Lemelson Foundation, 2020). Theseproclivities have been revealed in several studies with successful inventors, entrepreneurs, andscientists (Garner, et al., 2021; Drucker, 1985; Shavavina & Seeratan, 2003). Self-reportmeasures offer a useful way to gauge children’s

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Integration at the Course Level

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas, Austin; Ramakrishna Sai Annaluru, University of Texas, Austin; Christine Julien, University of Texas, Austin; Pedro Enrique Santacruz, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Learning the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion modules in an undergraduate electrical engineering classroomAbstract:In this paper, we present the design and implementation of a set of diversity, equity, andinclusion (DEI) based modules, created to be deployed in an introductory computing courseoffered to first year students in our program. Our objective is to ensure that engineeringundergraduate students, who are not historically exposed to DEI content within the engineeringcurriculum, are introduced to these important topics in the context of their technical courseworkand that they understand the relevance of DEI to their careers. We created 6 modules that cover awide range of topics

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Figard, Arizona State University; Sabina Anne Schill, Florida International University ; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

engineering learning environmentsfor students across backgrounds [5]. The course seeks to build the foundational professionalskills of students with varying interests toward engineering through engineering designexperiences [6]. Ninth through twelfth grade students in the United States can enroll in thecourse as a one-semester or a full-year course depending on the participating school.Survey Development and Overview Pre and post-surveys were given to e4usa students during the 2021-2022 school year toexamine pre-college engineering student perspectives in the course. The surveys were developedby the e4usa research team, which includes engineering education and psychology researcherswith expertise in using Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Integration of Engineering and/or Technical Rigor with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

persecution later in her career. Students were introduced to Blanch’s work as lead of the Mathematical Tables Project, and shown schemes that her team developed to tabulate values of special functions that play an important role in homework assignments and assessments later in the course, including hyperbolic trigonometric functions, functions of significant use in probability theory, and special functions that occur in the solution of differential equations. b. Katherine Johnson: Incorporated into the course’s module on numerical solution of differential equations, and introduced as an example of a female African- American computational scientist

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Interdisciplinary Capstone Projects, Pandemic Adapted Mechatronics Lab, Call for Change

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Boong Yeol Ryoo, Texas A&M University; Aaron Perea, Texas A&M University; Christopher Davila, Texas A&M University; Chase Burciaga, Texas A&M University; Saqib Domki, Texas A&M University; Carmelo Bustos, Texas A&M University; Luis Orozco, Texas A&M University; Gabriel Consuelo, Texas A&M University; Ramon Vazquez, Texas A&M University

N/A 5 4 3 2 1 06. Briefly state the impact on your capstone experience due to COVID-19.7. Do you think this capstone has been beneficial to your current or future career? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree N/A 5 4 3 2 1 07. Briefly state the impact and/or influence of this capstone project related to your current orfuture career. This survey was created and conducted using Qualtrics. This voluntary survey was designedto ask a few questions related to the educational impact and their feedback related to theircapstone