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Conference Session
FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Monica Terrell Leach, North Carolina State University; Steven L. White, North Carolina State University ; Philip Albert Moses, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs
of the institution. Formore than four decades researchers and practitioners have created an extensive body of literatureexploring retention. But while the field possesses infinite theoretical schemas, Tinto 7 suggeststhat complex theoretical principles are unbeneficial for practitioners who have to translateresearch into effective practice.In previous years retention was simply viewed as a reflection of a student’s lack of individualattributes, skills, and motivation. With this view students were expected to assimilate and “riseto the task” at their institutions. This view prohibited institutions from recognizing their intricaterole in providing a successful platform for students. Since then our institutions and theoristshave begun to
Conference Session
Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Pembridge, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
participation. Novice teachersoften ignore or fail to recognize student misconceptions. Most of their actions are rationalizedand they view this time in their development as means to gain real world experience.The second phase, advanced beginner, is closely related to novice. It typically occurs during the2nd to 3rd years. In this phase verbal, episodic, and case knowledge are added to the knowledgegained during the novice stage.3 As a result, the use of reflection is important: teachers in thisphase frequently reflect on their experiences and how those experiences contribute to theirknowledge; based on these reflections, they then begin to make alterations to their teachingpractices. Moreover, their experiences, particularly in powerful or memorable
Conference Session
Classroom Engagement
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sarah Parikh, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Kenneth Goodson, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
?” Answering this question wouldallow educators to make more informed decisions about how to encourage learning.There is an extensive history of pedagogical research on student engagement, much of which hasmade progress on defining the concept of engagement. There are many different aspects ofstudent engagement in university courses as engagement stands at the crossroads of interest,involvement, excitement, choice, attitude, behavior, and opportunity. Pace used the term qualityof effort and, in his view, “quality of effort describes voluntary behavior. It reflects initiative. Itdescribes the strength and the scope of personal investment that students are making for theirown higher education.”[3] Astin used the term involvement and considered the
Conference Session
Research On Student Teams
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Steven Zemke; Donald Elger
by the type of reinforcement selected,but also by the scheduling or frequency of reinforcement. One of the most difficult skills forteachers, or anyone, to master is to be consistent, immediate, and frequent in rewarding thedesired responses when they occur.” Mentor provided feedback would similarly need to becarefully structured to be effective.To summarize, SI programs, business literature, cognitive sciences, and behavioral teachingmodels provide options for mentor roles and practices. The SI model suggests that mentors caneffectively foster collaboration by guiding student teams, rather than being experts. Techniquessuch as reflecting questions back to the students are useful. Business literature defines severalrequirements for effective
Conference Session
Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College
Collection
2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Topics
CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity
majority males. The international experience, in combination withother interventions, proved to be a transformational factor for the participants.for Asentamientos Humanos (informal settlements) wasQualitative Evaluation Methodologydesigned with this learning technique. This engineeringIn order to evaluate the outcomes of the program, multiple sources of data were collected. Thesesources included quantitative data on student retention, annual student surveys, focus groups atthe end of the program, and student reflective essays. For this paper, summaries of the focusproject also showed students from Penn State thegroups and reflective essays are discussed. In addition, quantitative data on student retention andother outcomes are provided. The
Conference Session
Models of community engagement practices
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Aimee S. Navickis-Brasch, University of Idaho, Moscow; Anne Liu Kern, University of Idaho, CDA; Fritz Fiedler, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jillian Rae Cadwell, University of Idaho; Laura Laumatia, Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Kathy C. Haynie, Haynie Research and Evaluation; Christine Meyer, Coeur d’Alene Tribe Department of Education
Tagged Divisions
Community Engagement Division
conducting summer camps at places of tribal significance. This provides tribal youthwith an opportunity to learn about the relevance of STEM in their community by engaging themin the development of engineering solutions to local environmental problems.This case study focuses on the first half of the grant, specifically the curriculum development andimplementation for the first-year summer camp, and the post-camp reflections. The followingobjectives guided this study, specifically to describe: 1) how the CBPR methodology is appliedto develop and implement a culturally relevant STEM curriculum that emphasizes engineering,2) the impact of the summer camp experience on student's knowledge and attitudes about STEMcontent, and 3) how the CBPR methodology
Conference Session
Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Diane L. Zemke, Independent Researcher; Steven C. Zemke, Gonzaga University
Tagged Divisions
Continuing Professional Development
Paper ID #8443Using a Community of Practice to Diffuse Instructional Improvements intothe ClassroomDr. Diane L Zemke, Independent Researcher Diane Zemke is an independent researcher and consultant. She holds a PhD in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Her research interests include teamwork, small group dynamics, dissent, organiza- tional change, and reflective practice. Dr. Zemke has published in the International Journal of Engineering Education, the Journal of Religious Leadership, and various ASEE conference proceedings. She is the author of ”Being Smart about Congregational Change.”Dr. Steven C. Zemke
Conference Session
Assessment of Community Engagement
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Annie Soisson, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions
Community Engagement Division
Service (LTS) is an umbrella term that encompasses service-learning (SL) andextracurricular activities such as Engineers Without Borders (EWB) that teach students valuableskills while also benefitting community partners. Although EWB is primarily an extra-curricularactivity for students, some projects are designed and structured to teach specific skills andinclude reflective writing assignments for student participants. Research has shown that LTSactivities can successfully meet a variety of learning outcomes for engineering students andprovide benefits to community partners.6,14 This paper will present a summary of LTS activitiesbased on a literature search and recent activities associated with the NSF-grant on EngineeringFaculty Engagement in
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nizami Z Vagidov, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Athos Chariton Petrou; Joseph L Zawicki Zawicki
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
a function ofφ. Then, they will analyze the data and verify Malus’s law: I = I0 cos2φ. Finally, the studentswill verify that a wire grid can act as a polarizer or an analyzer for microwaves.(b) Standing waves. The setup of Fig.2 will be used. The transmitter sends a wave along the rail on which the various components are mounted. At the other end of the rail a reflector is placed with its plane perpendicular to the emitted wave. The emitted and reflected waves form
Conference Session
Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
universities. The assessmentof the course sought to determine if these anticipated challenges occurred and then solicit studentsuggestions for improvement.AssessmentMethodsThe assessment of the initial course offering involved (i) administering mid-semester and end ofclass surveys to the students, and (ii) instructor reflections. The midterm and final surveys wereboth anonymous and similar (words were changed slightly to improve meaning of questions anda couple of additional questions were added to the final assessment survey). The open-endedquestions were: What went well in class? What contributed most to your learning? What could have been improved? How could this course be more effective to help you learn?Surveys also requested students to
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 1
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rebekah Oulton, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
]. Results from the case-study questions during the firsttwo years proved inconclusive and student comments reflected their confusion in trying torespond to the case studies, so this part of the survey was dropped in subsequent years. Resultsof the case study responses from 2020 and 2021 are not included in this discussion. This studypresents the results of the Likert scale questions, which were consistent across all four years ofthe study period. Values reported below are the averages for all responses, based on the 5-pointscale defined for each question.Results and DiscussionThe social justice focused instruction showed an effect on the first-year environmentalengineering students’ understanding of social justice, their perspectives on equity
Conference Session
Homer's Handy Homework: STEM Adventures from Sofa to School, Mmm... STEM
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amber Simpson, Binghamton University; Sawsan Werfelli, State University of New York at Binghamton
Tagged Divisions
Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)
Disability Black Rachel Master’s Services Joy 8 F Coral 11 F Product White Cori Bachelor’s Marketing Charlie 7 MData SourceThe data source for this study were videos from each family engaged with the kits, as well asshorter clips where families described and/or reflected on their progress, prototype, andexperience. Each family self-recorded and shared videos with the research team
Conference Session
MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
collected from undergraduate engineering students assigned to groups in thecomparison and treatment conditions from Fall 2019 to Fall 2022. Data was collectedelectronically through the CATME teammate evaluations and project reflections(treatment, n = 137; comparison, n = 112). CATME uses a series of questions assessed on a5-point Likert scale. Quantitative analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Covariance(ANCOVA) showed that engineering students in the treatment group expected more quality,were more satisfied, and had more task commitment than engineering students working withintheir discipline. However, no statistically significant differences were observed for teamworkeffectiveness categories such as contribution to the team’s work
Conference Session
MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hayden J Wulf, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Indicators of Change in Mechanical Engineering Instructors’ Teaching Practices Across Five YearsAbstractCurrent best practices in teaching and learning are often not implemented in engineering courses,including those of mechanical engineering. The low rate of the adoption of best practices inteaching and learning can be attributed to the variation in training among individual educatorsand a lack of time to learn about and implement new teaching strategies. A significant disruptionto higher education in 2020 created an opportunity for instructors to change their
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kelly Salyards, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Benjamin Wheatley, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions
First-Year Programs Division (FYP)
solicitation of the College of Engineering in 2020 and a three-yearredesign was undertaken and completed in Fall 2023 with its third iteration.This paper assesses how the redesign achieved the initial goals and how its delivery reflects thedesired characteristics. Four course outcomes were adopted: 1) Develop creative solutions byapplying engineering design, math, science, and data analysis, 2) Construct an effectiveprototype or model using technology and tools, 3) Demonstrate improved power skills(communication, teamwork, information literacy, professionalism), and 4) Employ NSPE Codeof Ethics to examine case studies and extrapolate for other situations. In terms of the courseoutcomes, this paper describes how students self-assessed their achievement
Conference Session
Engineering Equity: Challenging Paradigms and Cultivating Inclusion in Technical Education
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity
participant identity, allresponses were collected anonymously to encourage free sharing without repercussions [17].Moreover, respondents indicated who could read their story by answering the question, “Whowould you share this story with?” and they had the option of answering: 1) Everyone 2)Researchers Only, or 3) No one [17]. Participants who chose options 1 and 2 were used to completedata analysis and reported responses to this question were filtered by option 1.SenseMakerData collection was accomplished through the platform SenseMaker. Sensemaking is a researchapproach used to understand complex and ambiguous data such as narratives [18]. This tool usesmixed methods analysis to allow participants to use quantitative responses to reflect on their
Conference Session
International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Jusmeidy Zambrano; Laura Eugenia Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnologico de MOnterrey
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
International Division (INTL)
(InternationalProfessional Engineering Educator Registered) title was achieved through the project“Pedagogical training of engineering educators—EnTER" (created in 2018). This wasachieved with the support of the only professional regulatory body that overseesengineering teaching professionals, the International Standard Classification ofOccupations (ISCO), with code 2311 (ISCO Code 08) as “Higher education teachingprofessional: Engineering educator" [4–6]. Thus, this article will show how the reviewedprograms are structured, and will provide a proposal for engineering that seeks to reflect,innovate, and rethink its teaching practices. Some research shows that engineering teachingpractices closely linked to the concept of traditional science are recognized, but in
Conference Session
Decision-Making in Engineering Ethics Education
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)
Ethics Narrative Game [Research Paper] Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right. -Theodore RooseveltFostering ethical decision-making skills in undergraduate engineering students is central toABET accreditation and crucial to student engineers’ success in future careers [1]. This ongoingresearch focuses on the development of a narrative game called Mars: An Ethical Expedition(Mars) [2]. The game draws on the contemporary learning theory of situated cognition to providestudents with a situated, contextualized, and playful platform for using and reflecting on theirethical reasoning abilities [3, 4]. The game aims to be an engaging and
Collection
2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Oludare Owolabi
, thelearning becomes significantly more powerful. By engaging in formal, guided, authentic, real-world experiences, individuals:  deepen their knowledge through repeatedly acting and then reflecting on this action,  develop skills through practice and reflection,  support the construction of new understandings when placed in novel situations, and  extend their learning as they bring their learning back to the classroom.Also according to Kolb, 1984 [3] the experiential learning process includes the integration of:  knowledge—the concepts, facts, and information acquired through formal learning and past experience;  activity—the application of knowledge to a “real world” setting; and  reflection—the analysis and
Conference Session
Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University
Tagged Topics
Diversity, Professional Papers
-forcing learning and providing timely feedback. After each quiz, reflective learning sessions areconducted during class to analyze common mistakes, demonstrate correct solutions, and highlightpotential pitfalls. These sessions help students consolidate their understanding, identify areas forimprovement, and gain confidence as they progress through the course material.This phased assessment method culminates in exams administered approximately every six weeks.Each exam consists of 25 questions randomly selected from the three preceding quizzes. Thequestions retain the same structure and style as those in the quizzes but use different data values.For instance, a quiz question might present a=1; b=2; c=a+b; c=?, while the corresponding examquestion
Conference Session
Values in Engineering: Ethics and Justice-Oriented Engineering
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
thinking and reflection on their work's impact. This study emphasizes the needfor comprehensive education and training tailored to scientists and engineers to address complexsocietal challenges effectively and responsibly in their professional roles.Keywords: social responsibility, engineering ethics, engineering formation, undergraduateresearch, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)1. IntroductionSociety is facing challenging problems that threaten both the present and future of justice, peace,sustainability, and the overall well-being of humanity. Given that the responsibility of scientistsand engineers implies a duty to address those challenges for society [1], how could research-intensive universities prioritize transformative
Conference Session
AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Aerospace Division (AERO)
program at theUniversity of Michigan. The lesson introduced students to one macroethics topic, orbital debris,that directly connects to the “technical” topics of the course. We believe this socio-technicalintegration stressed to students that engineering cannot be separated from its societal impact.This paper reviews previous macroethics work, context about the course, the content andstructure of the lesson, a distributed post-lesson survey and its results, and author reflections ofthe lesson.Previous workHekert offers a formal definition of macroethics after reviewing and combining severalengineering ethics frameworks: “‘macroethics’ applies to the collective social responsibility ofthe [engineering] profession and to social decisions about
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Integration and Sociotechnical Thinking: The Big Picture
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Chantal Rodier; Laura M. Patterson, University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus; Renato B. Rodrigues, University of Manitoba; Ken Tallman, University of Toronto
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
annual conference. The Engineering and Humanities Special Interest Group(SIG) is one of approximately twelve SIGs operating as communities of practice within CEEA-ACÉG that bring together individuals working and researching within a particular area. TheEngineering and Humanities SIG in particular aims to create space for those who study theintersections of engineering and humanities, those who teach at these intersections, and non-engineers who bring their perspectives to engineering environments. As in most large academicorganizations, the SIG’s membership and engagement is not necessarily representative of thewider landscape of Canadian engineering education. While our SIG aims to reflect the work ofscholars, teachers and practitioners at the
Conference Session
Teaching Mechanics: Modes and Methods
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Tagged Divisions
Mechanics Division (MECHS)
engagement on a scale that I have not achieved before, andalso rewards other kinds of learning and metacognition that enhance the context of the corecontent. Sure, some students still arrive unprepared and do not adequately participate (in whichcase a penalty or direct failure can occur), but on the whole, no one can hide from me, the tutors,or their teammates, and this level of engagement drives attention to task, which appears to driveimproved performance. All of this is to say that the new grade weighting is merited.As a final reflection, I find the class is more enjoyable to conduct, I feel that I am getting toknow the students much better, and I can do deeper grading but in less total quantity. Rather thangrading 100’s of test questions per
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Best of First-Year Programs Division
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Victor Garcia; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Irma Torres-Catanach; Nora Cuvelier, University of Texas at El Paso; Crystal Cholewa; Karla Ayala Mendoza
of 53 first-year students during the fallsemester of 2020. Virtual teaching and learning environments were required across this institutionto comply with the social distancing and lockdown requirements enacted by the federalgovernment in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. . As part of the coaching platform, students inthese two classes had access to an online mentoring community of 32 members from academiaand industry. The professional development workshops were also provided in a virtual format yetsynchronous format to support engagement with the facilitators and among peers. Students wereasked to complete an online pre-semester survey, develop feedback essays, and respond to self-reflecting open-ended questions to gather substantial data
Conference Session
LEAD Tech Session #2: Assessing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Development.
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth Volpe; Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Simmons, University of Florida; Danielle Weisenfeld, University of Florida; Jackson Carcaba, University of Florida
interviews were conducted via Zoom, each lasting approximately an hour. Thesemi-structured style interviews were designed to gauge the students' reflection on theirexperiences inside and outside the classroom and how those experiences influenced theirprofessional development. The interviews were recorded with participants’ consent, transcribed,and deidentified through the use of participant pseudonyms. Data AnalysisAn initial base of familiarity was established with the transcripts of interviews through theprocess of memoing [23]. An inductive analysis approach was used while writing these memos,emphasizing how students spoke about their involvement and what factors influenced their initialinvolvement, persistence, and benefits. There were
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Ngawang Gonsar; Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of Minnesota
the lack of diversity within the engineering profession; female students and students of colorremain underrepresented in STEM majors and STEM careers [2]. The population of studentswho major in the STEM fields and who enter STEM careers do not reflect current demographicsof the United States population. Despite progress in gender and racial equity in STEM careers,STEM fields have historically been and continue to be dominated by white men, particularly inengineering, computer sciences, and physics [2]. For example, although women and men receiveundergraduate degrees at about the same rate, women account for only 30% of all STEM degreeholders and have particularly low representation in engineering [3], holding just 12 percent ofengineering
Conference Session
First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Decision Making, Problem-Based Projects, Role-Play, and a Nontraditional Project Theme
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; William Wild, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
? Figure 1. Requirements as the Pivot Point Between Problem Framing and Solving in DesignFrameworkWe agree with Dorst [4] that engineering design is a concurrent and iterative process of bothframing and solving problems. Problem framing, especially early in design problems, oftenrequires translating between qualitative and quantitative frames. This move from qualitative toquantitative representations is reflected in the descriptions of the design process found innumerous design texts [5]–[8] and in the research literature on designing [1], [9]–[11]. Intranslating from qualitative to quantitative representations, the ability to develop and setrequirements is essential to the framing of problems.Further, we contend that the technically-focused work
Conference Session
Disciplinary Engineering Education Research – Session 1
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mackinley Love, University of Calgary; Philip Egberts, University of Calgary; Joanna Wong, University of Calgary; Miriam Nightingale, University of Calgary
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)
Calgary report no link between their laboratories and coursecontent or future career development. Therefore the goal of this research endeavour is to identifyactions that can be taken to improve the students’ learning experience in undergraduateengineering laboratories.Critically reflective surveys were developed using Ash and Clayton’s Describe, Examine,Articulate Learning (DEAL) model and the revised Bloom’s taxonomy and released to currentengineering students in a third-year materials science course at the University of Calgary’sMechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program. The purpose of these surveys was toevaluate where students feel their laboratories do not connect to their classes or careers, and whatsteps can be taken to improve
Conference Session
Making in Design Education
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Joshua Brandel
Tagged Divisions
Design in Engineering Education
Table 1. The course is intended toadvance student proficiency level beyond their starting state; because students come to theclass with a variety of starting skill levels, each assignment has been written to accommodatefor this. To provide context for how different proficiency levels are accommodated in thehomework, an example homework assignment utilizing the laser cutter has been included inAppendix C. Apprenticeship is again mirrored in the grading schema, which is proficiency-based. Thismeans that grades reflect the overall knowledge gained by students throughout course activitiesrather than points earned for correct answers [8]. Each assignment is rubric is mapped to athree-tiered proficiency scale. Key characteristics of work