Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bolun Huang, Microsoft Corp.; Samantha Wang; Narasimha Reddy

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Graduate Studies

our rankings.IntroductionAcademic programs are ranked using different objective and subjective metrics, providingdifferent perspectives on the quality, productivity and affordability of the programs. Programrankings are closely followed by aspiring students, universities and employed in hiring andfunding decisions. Among the many rankings of programs, U.S. News rankings have a widefollowing. U.S. News updates the ranking of graduate programs in multiple fields annually.According to the statement from U.S. News’ website 1 , they rank the graduate programs based onboth statistical data and expert assessment data. The statistical data includes both input and outputmeasures, reflecting the quality of resources into the programs and educational

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

their STEM outreach. Although the event waslabeled as being national, the vast majority of teams were located near the company’sheadquarters. The recruitment begins in October and the final contest is in mid-February. Thereare several checkpoints along the way which determine whether a team has accomplishedenough to stay in the contest. This paper describes one high school competition that began as a“national competition” at a single location in 2009 and has evolved over the past three years to acompetition that now includes three regional contests where national qualifiers are selected tocompete nationally.IntroductionIn 2010 the authors approached Phoenix Contact 1, an international controls company, to becomea technology supplier for a grant

Conference Session

Research on Diversification & Inclusion

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin A. Cech, Rice University

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

and transgender (LGBT) individuals in U.S.workplaces often face disadvantages in pay, promotion, and workplace experiences.1-7 It is stilllegal in many states to fire LGBT persons due to sexual identity or gender expression.8 Recentscholarship on the experiences of LGBT students and professionals suggests that thesedisadvantages may be particularly pernicious within science and engineering-related fields, giventhe patterns of heteronormativity and heterosexism documented therein.9-12 LGBT faculty inscience, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related departments face harassment anddiscrimination, marginalization, and chilly departmental and classroom climates.10 In a study oftwo NASA centers, furthermore, LGBT professionals encountered

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Materials

been employed. Thiscourse is entitled “Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice,” and is a required course formechanical engineering majors. The course comprised of three hour-long lectures every weekalong with a group project in reverse engineering. The lecture classes were devoted to the basicelements of mechanical engineering practice which came from a text entitled “An Introduction toMechanical Engineering.”[1] This text introduced the students to the vocabulary, skills, andapplications associated with the mechanical engineering profession. Chapter 1 of the textintroduces the profession of mechanical engineering, and the next seven chapters talk about thevarious disciplines within mechanical engineering with intent to develop useful

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gholam Ali Shaykhian, -; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University; Jinan Ziade, University of Phoenix

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Computing & Information Technology

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 1 Data Management Model Selection: IT Professionals’ preferences Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Ph.D. Mohamed Abdelgadir Khairi, Ph.D. Jinan Ziade, ABDAbstractData Management Models selection (Centralized Data Model or Federated Data Model)for managing organization data is influenced by many factors. The goal is to determinethe best architectural model for managing enterprise data; and help organizations to selectan architectural model. The study compared and contrasted the federated and centralizeddata models within

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and analyze the electrical impedance of biological tissues, the use of fractional-order equivalent circuit models, and exploring impedance-based sensing for health-focused applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IRES: Undergraduate Engineering Students Intercultural Communication Competence Before and After Participation in a 12-week International Research Experience in the Czech RepublicIntroductionUndergraduate research is a high-impact educational practice [1] that provides opportunities forstudents to develop their research and technical skills, network with other students/professors,raise their awareness of graduate studies, and understand the social context

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jianwei Niu, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. She also plays a pivotal role in curriculum development and establishing partnerships to advance UTSA’s standing in computing, multidisciplinary studies, and data science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 REU: Enhance REU Participants’ Identification with Research Training and EngagementObjective and MotivationSince the National Science Foundation (NSF) established the Undergraduate ResearchParticipation Program in 1958, thousands of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)sites have been supported by various agencies, including the NSF, the National Institutes ofHealth, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Education [1, 2]. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

University of Wisconsin–Madison.Coskun Tekes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Multiple Representations of Learning in Dynamics and Control: Exploring the Synergy of Low-Cost Portable Lab Equipment, Virtual Labs, and Artificial Intelligence within Student Learning Activities NSF IUSE Level II - 23369981. Problem Statement. The challenge of learning abstract, theoretical concepts and connectingthem to real-world behavior can be significant for engineering students, particularly in the highlymathematical context of dynamics, vibrations, and control theory concepts [1-3]. Also, studentsstruggle with visualizing and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin A Grady, The George Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

systems modeling, science-policy interface, and decision-making. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF IUSE: Integrating Ethical-Epistemic Pedagogy to Foster Moral Agency in Undergraduate Engineering EducationIntroduction and Literature ReviewEngineering ethics has been a subdomain of engineering education for multiple decades,supported by accreditation entities like ABET and their desire to incorporate aspects of ethicsinto global workforce standards. As such, there have been a variety of studies on the efficacy ofinterventions for ethics education across a variety of scales including individual, institutional,policy, and cultural [1]. The notable variation in scope, scale and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Environmental Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Transitioning from a Project-Based Learning to a Work-Integrated Learning Program: Insights from Year 2Introduction “If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow” [1].The quote by John Dewey describes the crossroads the project team was at in the transition Year1 to Year 2 of the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant “Greenway Institute ofElizabethtown College Center for Sustainability and Equity in Engineering” (Grant No.2219807). The project was funded by the NSF Division of Engineering Education and Centers(EEC) and Directorate for Engineering

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ernzen, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Kendra Rae Beeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

werecollected from 1) middle school science teachers, 2) science education college faculty(responsible for preparing middle school teachers), and 3) college of engineering faculty. Bothgroups of faculty teach at Arizona State University, where the study was housed. Each group wascomprised of four to six individuals, and they received no incentive or compensation for theirparticipation. The groups represent a convenience sample comprised of faculty and classroomteachers who were already associated in some way with the university.Data Collection. Participants volunteered to complete the Interpreting Engineering DesignSurvey (IEDS) online with the only identifying information gathered being their professionalrole. The respondents were prompted to consider

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aisling Coughlan, University of Toledo; Tanya A. Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David R. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Materials

theeffectiveness of the simulation lab in creating a deeper student understanding of dislocationmotion and slip7. This is consistent with the observation that the mere inclusion of technology inthe classroom may not be sufficient to enhance student learning6.Our own experience over several terms with a metallic deformation lab that incorporates atomic-level simulations is that even with the addition of simulation-based activities, students continueto struggle to explain the atomic-level processes responsible for metallic deformation8. A briefhistory of the development of this lab follows.In 2009, a 3-hour stand-alone simulation laboratory using molecular dynamics (MD) simulationswas created. This lab had four learning objectives: (1) Develop an atomic

Conference Session

Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Sami Nasrallah PhD. eng., OPAL-RT Technologies; Angelo Antoine Chrabieh, OPAL-RT Technologies; Wolf Peter Jean Philippe, OPAL-RT Technologies; Georges Henri Haddad, Opal-RT Technologies

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

traditional knowledge acquisition to emphasize practical applications and real-world experience. Virtual learning tools, specifically virtual laboratories, play acrucial role in this shift by offering hands-on learning opportunities through realis-tic simulations. These virtual laboratories enable students to test, experiment, andrefine their skills in environments that closely mimic real-world conditions.This paper will focus on four virtual laboratories, where two cover electrical appli-cations and the other two cover robotics one. It should be noted that the focus hereis on virtual laboratories, not remote ones, the distinction being well explained in[1]. The justification behind selecting these four labs out of the 35 that have beendeveloped

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.E

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Thomas Vaccaro Jr, University of Connecticut; Mikayla Friday, University of Connecticut; Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

customization, this paper points to new frontiers for delivering student-centeredlearning experiences in engineering education and beyond.IntroductionAs education becomes increasingly complex and specialized, artificial intelligence (AI) offerstools to make teaching and learning more effective, engaging, and equitable [1]. Therefore, wesee artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in education which has a large potentialto offer solutions to challenges posed by traditional, standardized instructional methods.Specifically, modern AI models offer the ability to generate new content in real-time, makingtruly adaptive learning [2] a possibility. These challenges are unique in the context ofengineering education due to the complexity and

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Maher Shehadi

thermocouples embeddedthrough the pipe surface into the center core of flow. The experimental results were compared tonumerical results. It was found, on average basis that the outlet to inlet temperature differenceincreases from 5.3˚F for unfinned pipes to 9.8 ˚F for 3-fins pipes while increasing the pressuredrop by 9%. More discrepancy between experimental and analytical results was found for finnedpipes. The difference between calculated and measured values were 4% for unfinned and 11%for 3-fins pipes.Through the implementation of this project, students’ performance and project outcomes wereassessed against ABET learning outcomes, such as, (1) applying knowledge, techniques andskills to engineering technology activities, (2) applying knowledge of

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Electrical and Computer Engineering Labs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Teresa McGuire; Jessica Urbano; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

solution will be used to demonstrate the basic concepts of balanced three-phase power inan introductory setting.Project GoalsThe basic project goals are based on the project goals from the article “Synthesis of Low-Voltage Three-Phase Power for Use in Low-Cost Motor and Systems Experiments at theSophomore Level”1. Some variation has been made to the goals but the overall scope of theproject has not changed. The goals are:  to develop a meaningful three-phase system for sophomore engineering students who have only introductory knowledge of three-phase power  to improve student knowledge concerning the basics of those systems  to give the students increased confidence in applying the knowledge obtained  to work at

Conference Session

Educational Strategies in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Tennessee State University

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Architectural

) • To cultivate teamwork, communication and leadership skills (d, k) • To kindle a sense of professionalism and encourage ethical practice (f, n)Based on the above principles, the content of the new syllabus is as follows:week 1 1 Introduction to AEC Industry/ Organization Structures Page 26.1001.7week 2 2 Project Delivery Methods/Business Developmentweek 3 . 3 Project Participants/Organizing and Leading the Projectweek 4 . 4 Leadership, Estimating and Budgetweek 5 5 Estimating and Cost Control, WBSweek 6 6 Project Management/ Planning & schedulingweek 7

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

and students could still test the approach and had much deeper understanding of theapproach.1. IntroductionEngineering education is a student-centered learning process in which students learn a specifiedset of knowledge, techniques and skills with the guidance and help of instructors. Even thoughnumerous pedagogical approaches have been and will be created and implemented in this nobleprocess, the ultimate goal of the engineering education was, is and will be always the same,which is to prepare them for practice in the field of their chosen careers.In the engineering education process, there are four key elements. The first key element is the setof knowledge, techniques and skills which is specified by higher levels of engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Parijata Prabhakara, Michigan Technological University ; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

modules have the following sequence of activities: • Complete  an  instrument  (learning  style  inventory  or  motivation  questionnaire)   • Go  through  a  tutorial  that  gives  a  first  hand  experience  of  the  influence  of  learning  style  or   motivation   • Go  through  a  tutorial  about  learning  style  or  motivation  strategies   • Respond  to  reflection  questions     • Evaluate  the  module  Figure 1 describes the architecture of the learning styles module. It begins with a Barschlearning style inventory2. This module creates the “first hand experience” by asking students tolearn material that is presented in different learning styles. It presents tutorials on mitosis andPunnett squares, with one

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

. & Prod. in Ind. & Tech. (IT 508) and Adv. Quality Eng. Methods. • Less emphasis on qualitative methods, despite the fact that the degree is an interdisciplinary degree with students coming from a diverse background and career. • Unfamiliarity of a majority of students with the resources available to help them with their directed MS project, how to prepare the final report, and as such (a similar concern is mentioned in [1]). This is in particular, important since the majority of students are non-traditional (e.g., part-time students) who may have been out of academia for a number of years and therefore, they are not familiar with the expectations and degree requirements they need to be

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Nowak Jr., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Daniel A Kaczmarek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Johnson Samuel, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to Middle-school Students Using LegoTM Machines (Work in Progress)1. IntroductionIn 2011, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) identifiedadvanced manufacturing as a key sector for revitalizing the economy and for promoting a cultureof innovation in the United States (US) [1]. Following this, several federal programs andinitiatives, such as the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) and the National Networkfor Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), have been announced to promote manufacturingresearch, education and jobs in the US [2-5]. While these steps are geared towards enabling a“manufacturing renaissance” in the Nation, the high-tech manufacturing sector is faced with aserious shortage of a skilled

Conference Session

UAV and other Team Projects in Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

space conference which featured 7students as contributing co-authors.Many college-age young people become excited at potential solutions to worrisome issues andtrends such as renewable energy, climate change, nuclear proliferation, and peak oil [1-3]. WhenSpace Solar Power (SSP) is explained [4-9] there is considerable interest; however, the pathwayto making such concept realized in practice can be perceived as long, difficult, and mysterious[10]. The dual purpose of the summer 2015 SSP Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) research teamwas to help create aerospace researchers and to flesh out advanced concepts proposed by thefaculty supervisor (see Figure 1) [11]. Figure 1. Solar Power Satellites (SPS) collecting sunlight in orbit and delivering

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

to increased student persistence within their degree [1], studentretention in pursuit of science careers [2], and increased rate of graduate education [3]. Inparticular, researchers have noted that undergraduate research creates pathways for minority andunderrepresented students to pursue careers in science and foster a diverse STEM workforce[2][4]-[5].Mentorship is also viewed as a strategy that helps students define career pathways [6]. Thecombination of research experiences and mentorship has been shown to increase a student’sinterest in both learning and STEM that is sustainable [7]-[8]. For example, [7] found that facultymentorship as an environmental factor led to positive outcomes on a student’s motivation toachieve. The inclusion of

Conference Session

Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana M. Byrne, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

students will be most successful if topics are integratedthroughout the full undergraduate curriculum. Supported by the ASEE Engineering for OnePlanet (EOP) Mini-Grant Program, we sought the following objectives: (1) revise materials forCE 218 (Sustainable Engineering) to introduce EOP, (2) revise materials for CE 303(Introduction to Construction Engineering) to integrate EOP outcomes, (3) map EOP outcomesto existing required undergraduate courses, (4) engage CE faculty by introducing the EOPframework and providing opportunities for implementation, and (5) develop a guidancedocument for faculty interested in integrating EOP in courses. These efforts were assessed forboth courses at the University of Kentucky (CE 218 and CE 303) in collaboration

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Crockett, University of Virginia

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

data, translate between textual and mathematical descriptions of systems, gain the skills necessary to implement and test ML functions in Python, and practice presenting data in easy-to-interpret plots. This paper concentrates on the set-up of the course and initial instructor reflections; we have not yet collected student data on how the course is meeting curricular goals.1 IntroductionMore engineering departments are offering, and sometimes requiring, courses on machine learn-ing (ML). Given the breadth of the subject area, it is no surprise that these courses vary consider-ably. Some ML courses focus on the implementation or “how to” aspects; these courses tend to becoding-heavy and may include learning objectives

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Engineering Projects

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Johnson, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Rachel L Bauer, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

project involves an on-campusweekend, during which students design and execute an experiment using three or more of theinstrumentation techniques covered in the course. This collaborative project culminates in aresearch paper summarizing their findings. The course redevelopment has resulted in increasedenrollment, positive student evaluations, and several peer-reviewed publications. This modeldemonstrates a successful hybrid approach that ensures distance learners gain equivalent hands-on experience and research opportunities as their on-campus counterparts.IntroductionExplosives engineering is a specialized field that requires not only a solid foundation intheoretical knowledge but also the ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments [1

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

, Canada, and Singapore; his previous research interests were on nanomaterials for multimodal and deep tissue imaging, and biosensing applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-progress: Effectiveness of Checklists in Developing Technical Writing Skills1. IntroductionWriting laboratory reports is a foundational skill for undergraduate students in science andengineering disciplines that has long been emphasized by the National Academies, ABET, andprofessional organizations such as American Institute of Chemical Engineers [1-4]. However, aslaboratory instructors, we have often been less than satisfied with both the process of guidingstudents in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Efforts in Introductory Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suresh Kumar Jayaraman, School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074; Jennifer Robinson Glenn, School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

way for students to interact with others and learn to work onreal-world problems as a team.1 Olsen et al., have elaborated on the evolution of interdisciplinarycurriculum strategies as a part of integrated design experience.2 Reeves et al., have discussedvarious student engagement techniques to multidisciplinary online engineering laboratories.3Interdisciplinary projects are important to develop communication and interpersonal skills instudents.4 ABET accreditation requires that students work in multidisciplinary teams.Online learning has received great visibility since its inception. It is an excellent way to providestudents with course content in multidiscipline classes. Online courses have experiencedincreased student enrollment from 10

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Maria Perez-Colon, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

Engineering at Rowan University, aNorth-Eastern public university, to switch from entirely faculty-led advising to a dual system,where a professional advisor assists first-year students with course registration while facultycontinue to provide career related guidance. In addition, the Introduction to Engineering coursetaken by all engineering first-year students is used to support the advising program. The goal ofthis paper is to describe the dual system and assess it using surveys and observations of theprofessional advisor.BackgroundA recent national survey of members of the National Academic Advising Association(NACADA) can be used to get a sense of the current state of higher education academic advisingin the US.1 Mandatory advising was reported

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julianne D. Vernon, University of Michigan; Lorelle A Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Stacie Edington, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

“whole engineer” and to begin to transformthe educational environment of our college by emphasizing engaged and reflective learningexperiences for engineering students. Our vision was to advance the curriculum by intentionallyproviding students with greater opportunity to explore their identities, values and goals, and thebroad educational opportunities provided to them through the unique learning environments atthe University of Michigan.To accomplish this vision, we: 1) revised the first year course schedule from 2 large lectures to amixture of delivery mechanisms that include facilitated discussions of 20 students or less; 2)developed a curriculum in support of self-authorship via identity awareness; 3) engaged trainedpeer facilitators as