Conference Session

Mentoring, Advising, and Facilitating Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 IMPORTANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: EFFICACY AND STUDENT PERCEPTIONSAbstractUndergraduate research has emerged as a high-impact approach that can be used to enhancestudent engagement and to enrich student learning experiences.1 It is observed in the literaturethat undergraduate research can have an impact on student retention, and possibly attract womenand ethnic minorities to science-related disciplines while playing an important role in thedetermination of career paths for participating students.2, 3, 4 While there are multiple studies onthe impact of undergraduate research in social sciences and sciences, there is limited literature inthe engineering

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Fangyang Shen; Bing Qi; Hong Li; Arvid Friberg

often through casestudies published by both Harvard University and Yale University. More recently ElectronicsEngineering programs have espoused similar project based learning. The findings show that thebest educational methods force students to cooperate using their knowledge of interdisciplinarysubjects to solve problems within an environment using “incomplete or imprecise information”[1].For decades the instruction of Engineering and other disciplines have used “Capstone”, wherefinal projects are used to reinforce skills and foster design[2]. Since 1990 the NationalInformation Assurance Education and Training Partnership Program (NEITP) has beenresponsible for information assurance, awareness and training. They issue the IT

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tabe Ako Abane, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Maxell Lumbera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robin Adams, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

accountability measures and accreditation requirements[1]. One standard method used for continuous quality improvement (CQI) of instruction isthrough different feedback mechanisms [2] for instance, anonymous course review by students atthe end of course sessions. In this process, students provide anonymous evaluations throughfeedback, which is part of internal quality assurance conducted at the end of each course [3], [4].However, there is disagreement among experts and educational stakeholders on the effectivenessand benefits of these practices in the quality improvement of instruction [4]. There is, therefore, agrowing need for a shift towards more innovative and effective ways to qualitatively andquantitatively assess the quality of instruction. This

Conference Session

Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

StudentsIntroductionThere is a strong and urgent regional need to increase the production of qualified cybersecurityprofessionals in the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ OccupationalOutlook Handbook, jobs related to Information Security Analysis with responsibilities to planand conduct security measures to organization’s computer networks and systems are rated as oneof the fastest-growing jobs in the United States through 2020-3030 [1]. Georgia Department ofLabor predicts a similar trend and forecasts a 16.5% increase in Computer and Mathematicsoccupations in the state of Georgia through 2028 [2]. More specifically, Information SecurityAnalysis occupations are expected to increase by 34.0%, a rate way higher than the average forall

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., University of South Alabama

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International Division (INTL)

engineeringeducation. However, students often engage with these languages in two distinct ways: some usethem primarily for numerical analysis and linear algebra, while others leverage them as full-fledged programming languages [1]. The former group tends to write scripts for specific problem-solving, whereas students with prior coding experience develop functions and broadercomputational solutions. 1Students proficient in programming quickly recognize the advantages of structured problem-solving, allowing them to tackle complex engineering challenges more effectively than those whoview MATLAB solely as a mathematical tool. Programming is fundamentally about

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 4 K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayora Berry, Boston University; Don DeRosa, Boston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering curricula. Data was collectedpre-, mid-, and post-program using teacher surveys and a curriculum evaluation instrument.Study results indicate improvements in self-reported engineering subject-matter knowledge andteachers’ engineering curriculum design self-efficacy. Analysis of teachers’ curricula indicatesalignment with multiple educational standards and integration of engineering design strategies.I. IntroductionA. BackgroundThe need to prepare K-12 teachers in engineering education is clear. Less than 8% of K-12science teachers report feeling very prepared to integrate engineering in their instruction 1. Veryfew STEM teachers have college-level or professional training in engineering1. There are limitedteacher professional development

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

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International

ReadinessAbstractColleges of Engineering have increasingly emphasized the importance of engineering studentsobtaining professional skills relating to global readiness. This paper describes progress in a cross-sectional, longitudinal study to examine the impact that a College of Engineering at a large, mid-Atlantic public institution has on students’ global readiness and related constructs. Data werecollected from first-year and senior undergraduate engineering students for two years (2012-2013and 2013-2014). Research questions examined: 1) previous international experiences of incomingstudents, 2) international experiences that undergraduates have during their academic careers, 3)students’ perceived value of global readiness, 4) activities students perceive to be

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division, Women in Engineering

support for the belief that high schoolcontext is a crucial factor in determining future plans to pursue STEM.6,9 Currently, only 13% ofhigh school females express interest in STEM,16 and only 1%-4% express interest inengineering,8 but the gender gap can be reduced by 25% or more in schools which support girls’interests in STEM.9 Further, it has been shown that outreach programs targeting certain factorshave been effective for the recruitment of women to STEM.7 In literature, attempts to identify factors influencing recruitment and retention of women inSTEM have converged to several themes. The first major issue is that of actual versus perceivedability in STEM. Although mathematical abilities are now roughly equal for male and femalestudents

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

long working hours, andubiquitous distractions. However, even the students from Harvard also have trouble learning thiscourse.1 Thus we need to think about what instructors can do in improving the learningexperience of the students.As pointed out by Randall Knight,2 many instructors consider the students as younger versions ofthemselves. Therefore, they just teach from the way they learned this subject in the past.However, we have to admit that we are the anomalies and not the norm, and our students oftenhave challenges we may not have experienced. Fortunately, in the past half century, manyinstructors have developed various techniques in teaching this course more effectively.It is interesting to find that atavism happens also in the

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin B Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineering and Technology forcareers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamental power engineeringcourses: 1. Electric Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThe first two courses have been developed and implemented under the guidance of theConsortium of Universities for Sustainable Power (CUSPTM) at University of Minnesota.This paper describes in detail the first two pilot implementations of the Power Electronics coursefor Electrical Engineering (EE) undergraduates and presents its assessment results.The pedagogical concept that was used is called “Flipped Classroom Pedagogy” in which activestudent engagement is facilitated through on-line

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali R. Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University; Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

assemblytolerances to principal problems in rotating machinery. It is to be mentioned that, althoughstudents were asked to design the bearings for their designed shaft, the aspects of that design arenot elaborated upon in this paper. The main thrust of the work presented here is to show thedynamic effects of load in shaft design and compare it with the case where only static loads areconsidered. Page 26.470.2Problem StatementA shaft, transmitting 40.12 hp at 1200 rpm, and its bearings are to be designed to support twospur gears C and D (See Fig. 1). Both gears have pressure angle of 20o, and their radial loadsare in the same plane. Gear C is mounted to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melody Baglione, Cooper Union

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

suggest this new facilities-based andhands-on teaching approach helps students appreciate the real-world applicability of classroomtheory.MotivationTraditional, lecture-based undergraduate engineering approaches can leave many students withan abstract or incomplete understanding of the concepts being taught. 1 Actively engagingstudents with practical applications or experimental procedures has been generally shown toprovide engineering undergraduates with a broader understanding of course theory. 2 Inductivelearning approaches, such as case study methods, show students how the theory they are learningis applicable to real-world engineering projects. 3 Students at Purdue University reported thatcase studies added realism to their coursework and

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

bestpractices from competency-based programs (ie. Western Governors University), to implement atrue OEOE registration process, and work within the Florida College System. This impactstechnological education by implementing a hybrid competency-based, self-paced, open-labOEOE program where the content is structured into modules organized within 1-credit coursesthat are faculty-mentored and offered in a non-term schedule that is accessible to workinglearners and is learner-centered rather than faculty-centered. This project also focuses onbuilding a collaborative relationship between the secondary system and the college that embedscertification-based articulation resources and pathways into the program; and providingpathways to baccalaureate degrees.This

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University - Addison; Aminul Karim, Higher Educational Consultant

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Engineering Technology

matter; information technology skills; publication oftechnical papers and textbooks; participation in technical seminars, workshops, andconferences; and professional organization activities. Faculty professional developmentactivities and currency play a critical role in promoting student learning and success.Especially for non-research institutions that offer technology driven programs, one of themost important factors determining student motivation for learning and success is thetechnical currency of faculty members.1 The topic of faculty technical currency and itsimpact on student learning, is a new area of investigation, and not much is available inthe literature.Accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen E. Frempong, State University of New York - Canton

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

III (required) 4 Math 351 Discrete Mathematics 3 Math 361 Linear Algebra 3 Math 371 Graph Theory 3 Math 341 Statistics II 3Figure (A) below shows the Bachelor of Electrical EngineeringTechnology curriculum. Semester (1) Fall Course Course Title Credi Number ts ENGL 101 Expository Writing 3 MATH 123 Pre-Calculus 4 SOET 116 Introduction to CAD and Design 2 ENGS 101 Introduction to Engineering 2 ELEC 101 Electric Circuits I 3 ELEC 109 Electric Circuits I Lab

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental: K-12 Student Beliefs, Motivation, and Self Efficacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. de Miranda, Colorado State University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Paul R. Hernandez, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

assessed through a nine item measure; iSTEM perceptions. Participants respondedto a nine-item iSTEM scale developed and validated by the authors in a previous study, tomeasure student perceptions of the interconnections between mathematics, science, andengineering; and STEM clubs. Participants responded “Yes” (1) or “No” (0) to the questionregarding their involvement in extracurricular STEM club.Hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) was used in this analysis because it distinguishes variabilityin scores at the student-level (i.e., level-1) from variability in scores at the classroom level (i.e.,level-2), which results in correctly estimating standard error. Therefore, HLM was used toconduct multilevel-paired sample t-tests. Further, all analyses were

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies: Mechanical Engineering and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger A Beardsley PE, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

core sequence of classesin the major. Though students may have touched on some fluids related topics in Physics classes,this is their first engineering fluids class. The current lab activities have evolved from those thatwere developed in the late 1980s and partially outlined in a paper by Kaminski (1) in 2001.In reviewing the literature on the topic of fluids lab activities it becomes apparent that manyengineering programs bundle fluids labs with thermodynamics labs and sometimes also includeother topics often as a single lab class far removed from the original lecture section (2). Whilethese topics do have significant interactions there is a limit to the number of topics that can beexplored by bundling them into one lab class. In the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Campbell, Robert Morris University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

week’s lesson, the author and students researched ideas for alternativeinstruction and drafted suggestions for more interactive learning in place of the traditionallectures. The practices of other schools were examined and discussed to see how they integrateprojects into their introductory engineering content [1-6], and the literature reinforced thebenefits of incorporating project work into the course. Textbook options were reviewed with theemphasis placed on smart books with guided reading and examination through quizzes to ensurestudents had done the pre-reading and came prepared for discussion, activities, or project work.Lecture content was reduced to make room for project workdays. Changes were made withconsideration to the assessment of

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Chanelle Pickens MLIS, CA, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Mariam Jalalifard, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

…and work diligently over time to gain scienceknowledge and related skills and experiences.” Storm and Wei6 also emphasize that a sciencelibrarian must understand the “methods, culture, and language of science.” Beck and Callison3find that science librarians must 1) know the terminology/language of relevant scientific fields,2) comprehend the flow of scientific literature, and 3) have credibility with faculty.Mentorship also plays an important role in training a new STEM librarian. Beck and Callison3find that the mentor plays an important role in the development of a science librarian.Henshilwood, et al. 7 describe their mentorship program which include subject specific databases,mastering core functions, and creating deliverable products

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Evaluating and Measuring Recruiting and Major Selection Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan David Ortega, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin - Purdue University, West Lafayette; S. Zahra Atiq, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

Major? A Qualitative Study of Values and Expectations    1. Introduction    Decision making is a complex phenomenon which has been studied by researchers in variousfields like sociology, psychology, and neurology1. In STEM education, student decision makingis often linked to persistence. Hence, theories like the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)2,3 andMotivation theory4 are often employed to investigate students’ decision to enroll in a certainmajor. Such studies repeatedly discuss ideas like interest, values, and expectations as factors thatdrive student decision making process.Bandura classifies expectations into performance (self-efficacy) and outcome expectations2. Inturn, outcome expectations comprise anticipation of physical (e.g. monetary

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pat Smith, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts

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Computing & Information Technology

Systems he worked with Cisco customers designing and deploying core Internet designs and technologies. In 2005 Mr. Smith earned a master’s degree in Computer Science from Colorado State and 1 year later left industry to teach engineering at Oklahoma Christian University. Mr. Smith’s emphasis is in first year student success, mentoring young engineers, and data communications. He consistently scores well in student feedback and enjoys regular strong relationships with his students and classes. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Developing an Android-based Layer 3 Switch as a senior projectAbstractA project-based course has been designed with a goal of developing an in-depth

Conference Session

Engineering Economics Teaching Tools

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University; E. Downey Brill, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Economy

Page 26.701.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Evolution of a Flipped Engineering Economy Course AbstractThis paper describes the evolution of a flipped engineering economy course over the last fivesemesters. Included is a description of changes made to the structure and pedagogy used in thecourse. Data and observations on student learning and perceptions are included.IntroductionThe flipped classroom, also referred to as the inverted/backward classroom and blendedlearning, is growing in use in K-12 and higher education settings, entering the “mainstream” ofpedagogical approaches.1 As a classroom model construct, it “flips” traditional in

Conference Session

Circuits and Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Braun, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

assignments has numerous familiaroptions available. Consider just a few: 1. Ignore the poor writing 2. Mark every error directly 3. Mark every error with a marginal comment 4. Give general feedback about the poor writing over the entire assignment 5. Expect students to rewrite and resubmit work 6. Change careers or retireInstructors who use one or more of the above techniques in response to their students’ work mayor may not see their efforts bear fruit, but they do invest time in the process, sometimes quitesignificant amounts of time. This work questions whether a minor intervention could guidestudents without adding an excessive burden on the instructor. We describe a tool for studentsmay use

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 4: The Best of the All: FPD Best Papers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William H Guilford, University of Virginia; Anna Stevenson Blazier, University of Virginia; Alyssa Becker, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs

dividescuriosity into two dimensions: 1. Exploration (alternatively “stretching”) refers to appetitive seeking out of novel and challenging information or experiences; and 2. Absorption (alternatively “embracing”) refers to the propensity to be fully engaged in activities 4.We measured both using the “Curiosity and Exploration Inventory” 5 – a ten item Likert-scaleinventory in which respondents self report their seeking of new knowledge or experiences, andtheir response to uncertainty and unpredictability.Grit: “Grit” as a psychological construct is defined as perseverance and passion for long-termgoals 6 and can be divided into two aspects: 1. Consistency of interests over time, and 2. Perseverance of effort over time.We used their 12

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Thomas Carl Long, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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International

Republic to engage in a service learning experience.Students from both tracks enroll in the same in-semester course, which enables the class toconsider differences in contexts and objectives from a variety of different perspectives.RSAP provides students with an opportunity to expand their global competencies while learningabout differences through experience. As a result, program participants develop: 1) anunderstanding of technology and business opportunities and challenges in different nationalcontexts, and 2) an understanding of the implications of contextual differences for Americanengineers. Student interest and the number of participants in the program continue to grow, asmeasured by the two-fold increase in RSAP applications for 2015 to

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 2- Engineering Across the Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Science, and the Common Core

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce Blandino P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering to participate.Likewise, for students from grades 4-8 who attended the 1-day mechanical engineeringoutreach also showed an increase in interest in considering engineering as a career asreported by Fleischer, Wemhoff, O’Brien, Ural & LeRoy9. Ultimately, Deckard andQuarfoot10 summed it up in their paper:“single-day event can be effective in reshaping attitudes, exposing young minds to theworld of engineering.”The above studies demonstrate the short-term effect (immediately after the completion ofthe outreach program) of engineering outreach to both middle and high school students.However, very few studies have followed the same group of participants to determine thelong-term impact of early outreach program on the students’ decision to

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

learn more effectively when the theory is applied in a practicalproblem. Based on this, the introduction of GR&R was largely done in a laboratory session. Theconcept of GR&R being a methodology for analyzing measurement systems was first discussedbriefly in a lecture. The laboratory exercise was to use digital multimeters to measure theresistances of ten resistors with the same nominal resistance value. Students were divided intoteams to take turns to measure the resistances. After the data were taken, there were severaloptions for analysis of the data: 1. Using Minitab software 2. Using free online program written in Excel, such as the one developed by QIMacros22 3. Developing an Excel program by the students following an example

Conference Session

Classroom Practice II: Technology - and Game-Based Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Purdue University; Anindya Roy, Johns Hopkins University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University; Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University

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Educational Research and Methods

computational science and engineering (e.g.,programming) can be difficult to learn. This study explores potential pedagogical strategies forthe implementation of worked-examples in the context of computational science and engineeringeducation. Students’ self-explanations of a worked-example are collected as in-code comments,and analyzed to identify effective self-explanation strategies. The results from this study suggestthat students’ in-code comments: (1) can be used to elicit self-explanations and engage studentsin exploring the worked-example; and (2) show differences that can be used to identify the self-explanation effect.Background and Motivation Several reports have suggested that there are not enough professionals with theappropriate

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luz Adriana Amaya-Bower, Central Connecticut State University; Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

format and also used the tutorial videos. In both cases, access tothe tutorial videos has significantly improved the experience of the students in the class.Regarding student performance, the students in the flipped classroom had much greater changesin performance relative to those in the standard classroom.1 IntroductionToday there are hundreds of different CAD software programs used across multiple disciplines.The possibilities for design, manufacturing, and analysis are limitless. Engineering students aregenerally exposed to at least one CAD software as part of their core curriculum. At thisinstitution, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology students are introduced to 3DCAD in a 200-level class. The historical format of this

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mullin, UC San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

compete for prizes andrecognition such as for innovative design, fabrication achievements and best presentation. Thecompetition event is a high energy celebratory experience open to the public (Fig. 1).Figure 1. An MAE 3 Undergraduate Tutor (left) with students (right) and their robotat the course-wide final robot competition.Through a process of continuous improvement, the popular course has maintained a mixedreputation among students as “being a lot of work!” and as a valuable high impact learningexperience. Students often share with instructors that the course experience provided a solidfoundation in essential hands-on engineering skills and prepared them for advanced coursework,engineering clubs, capstone design and technical careers. The