Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saryn R. Goldberg, Hofstra University; Jennifer Andrea Rich, Hofstra University; Amy Masnick, Hofstra University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

responses were challenging to grade effectively and consistently, even with awell-defined grading algorithm. It became clear that even if this intervention were effective, itwould be unlikely to be broadly implemented due to these challenges. The interventionresulted in only small trends in improved test performance. These observations led us toreconsider and redefine our writing prompt.After considerable re-assessment, discussion and continued research, we streamlined the writingassignment. In the latest iteration of the prompt, implemented during the Fall 2013 semester, weasked students to reflect on any confusion they had about how to solve the selected homeworkproblem and then revise this reflection after receiving instructor input

Conference Session

Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Meghan McGlinn Manfra, North Carolina State University ; Tom Snyder, North Carolina State University; Chunlei Wang, Florida International University; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

participants’perceptions of the climate in their departments, unconscious bias, gender and race biases, andmentoring students with family responsibilities. The workshop also features several presentationsby experts in the field.EvaluationIn order to evaluate the effectiveness of TESP we gather data related to student skills, attitudes,products, and ideas. The TESP evaluation approach is three-pronged: self-assessment, reflection,and skills assessment (Fig. 3). Every activity includes a student self-assessment of skills andattitudes using a 5 point Likert scale. After each activity, students write a 1-2 paragraph Self Assessment •  Perceived Skill Gain

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

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International

Page 23.938.3maintain their basic values, need to find special arrangements that may even contradict the law ofthe land (for example in regards to internet access and freedom of speech 8,9).This paper draws from the author’s observations of the entire academic community in Dubai.The observations reflect both a systemic perspective regarding campus formation, faculty hiringand campus consolidation, as well as an operational perspective regarding attracting, maintainingand graduating top quality students, and the peculiarities resulting from the highly diverseenvironment that emerge in the classroom.Discussion  The  challenges  presented  here  are  roughly  divided  into  startup  challenges,  which  typically  are  temporary  in  nature  and

Conference Session

Retention and Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric L Huerta-Manzanilla, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

the institution, when the individual’s intellectual developmentis congruent with the environment of the college 8.Social integration could be understood as the degree of congruency between the student’s socialbehavior and the social system of the university. Academic, or structural, integration is theacademic performance and achievement of the student. Normative integration, according to Page 23.1211.3Tinto, reflects the student’s appraisal of the academic system of the university and is evident aspart of the student’s intellectual development. The goal of college graduation and thecommitment to the institution are, in Tinto’s model, direct

Conference Session

Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane L. Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Arvid Andersen; Wayne B. Krause, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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International

isprovided for poor performance (illness, language difficulties, lack of background, etc.).EPS and Experiential learningThe educational process in the EPS program is best described as experiential learning.Experiential learning is most easily described as the process of acquiring information through thestudy of a subject without the necessity for direct textbook exposure. In the early 1970s,educational researchers David Kolb and Ron Fry developed the Experiential Learning Model(ELM)4 which is composed of four elements:  concrete experience  observation of and reflection on that experience  formation of abstract concepts based upon the reflection  testing the new concepts  (repeat)These four elements are the quintessence

Conference Session

Assessing Conceptual Thinking about Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

exams are well written [2]. Even in the context of standardized testing ithas been found that student GRE scores compared to student written responses had a highcorrelation between the results [3]. Multiple-choice tests can be valid assessment instruments ifwritten correctly, which has led to many concept inventories being created in STEM, like theMechanics Diagnostic Test, Force Concept Inventory, Statics Concept Inventory, DynamicsConcept Inventory, and many others [2, 4, 5].Often MCT are used as pre-/post-tests to try to identify changes in learning. The quantitative resultsof these multiple-choice tests provide easy comparison data when looked at from a pre-/post-testanalysis, but the scores do not always adequately reflect a learning

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

using active andcollaborative learning pedagogical approaches. For the course project, the first-year studentswere required to design a 65,000 ft2 community park on a brownfield site in Charleston, SC, witha $5,000,00 budget for site cleanup and redevelopment. A few assessments were implemented,including weekly summary reports, poster creation, presentations, peer evaluation on teamwork,reflection assignment, and a survey. This paper discusses the redesign of the course through thebackward design approach, the implementation of project-based learning, and the assessment ofactivities. Additionally, it provides insights into its implementations in other institutions.BackgroundEML has emerged as a relevant educational approach fostering an

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ernest Chavez, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

learn. For example, according to the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate, a well-structured program should be purposeful (i.e., programmatic requirements and elements should be aligned with specific goals). It should also be created by a process of iterative individual and collective reflection, transparent (i.e., collectively understood by the faculty and graduate students), and accessible (i.e., elements can be evaluated in terms of their contribution in achieving the purposes of the program) (Golde et al., 2006).● A cascading mentorship model works well, in which members of research groups receive mentorship from more senior members and provide it to more junior members (Feldon et al., 2019).● Institutional

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

to enhance Hispanic/Latino transfer student success. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning for Students in a Fundamental Engineering CourseAbstractMotivation and self-regulated learning (SRL) are two interconnected constructs that are criticalfor student learning, especially for those in challenging fundamental engineering courses such asThermodynamics. Each of these elements are integral to the learning process and typicallyimpact one another, as fostering motivation can lead to improved self-regulatory skills. SRL isdescribed as a cyclical process where students plan, set goals, monitor learning, and reflect tofurther plan

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emad A Mansour, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

inquiries and discussions have brought to light several issues with thereliability and validity of SETs as the primary measure of teaching quality. There is mountingevidence that end-of-semester evaluations are biased and represent an imperfect measure of aninstructor's performance. They may not accurately reflect the true quality of teaching, or at thevery least, they are unfair [6], [7], [8].Transitioning from traditional paper-based surveys to electronic ones in higher education, whilecost-effective, presented certain drawbacks, particularly in terms of significantly reducedresponse rates, which led to skepticism about the validity and reliability of SETs [9], [10].The limitations of SETs have led to continuous calls for a more comprehensive and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3 - Belongingness and Community

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Kacie Mennie, Louisiana Tech University; Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

populated by male students. Among the faculty members present was the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator, who posed questions about the program and soughtsuggestions on how OWISE and other faculty members could enhance and support their first-year experience.The students expressed positive reflections on their first year but highlighted certain aspects ofthe course that felt intimidating. Many shared their experiences of entering classespredominantly composed of male students, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where tosit—a notable departure from their high school environments. Additionally, they conveyedfeelings of under-confidence and intimidation, particularly when dealing with fabricationequipment used in the courses. There was a

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

curriculum needs to support students' development of representational fluencybetter.Appropriately integrating sociotechnical design problems into the curriculum can supportstudents' development of engineering skills, practices, and conceptual understanding whilealso learning design [14], [15]. Sociotechnical problems are design problems that includesocial and technical constraints [16], [17]. Addressing sociotechnical problems reflects theprofessional workplace in which engineers typically address and solve engineering problemsthat merge social and technical constraints [8], [16], [18]. By exploring the students'representational practices and skills, we can design appropriate scaffolds that support them indeveloping expertise. This research aims to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

necessitate covering aspects from adiverse range of topics, including fundamentals of digital design, computer architecture, parallelprogramming, and systems thinking. Although such concepts naturally intersect within thediscipline of computer engineering, structural considerations within our master’s programs anddisparate prior knowledge within our cohort entail students inherently experience the subject asinterdisciplinary in nature. This presents numerous challenges in subject design but offers anopportunity for developing interdisciplinary competencies and an appreciation for otherdisciplinary ways of thinking. Based on instructor observations while teaching, we reflect on thesuccesses and shortcomings in the subject’s design that impact

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Henderson, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; E. Christian Wells, University of South Florida; Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo, University of California, Berkeley; Ruthmae Sears; Katherine Ann Alfredo, University of South Florida; Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

timeline that reflects theresearcher’s tenure at the university. At this level, faculty members can tailor meaningful projectsfor researchers over a set period. The last and broadest level of participation is short-termengagement through undergraduate and graduate courses. For short-term engagement, studentsparticipate in community-based class projects for one semester or can take elective courses thatoffer community-based research. With short-term engagement, students apply concepts ofcommunity-based research. This participatory approach serves as an opportunity for students toconduct research and advance into mid-term engagement opportunities (Figure 1). These levels ofengagement provide a more diverse audience that is engaged in community-based

Conference Session

Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connor Daniel Olsen, University of Utah; Amy Verkler, University of Utah; Daniel S. Drew, University of Utah; Jacob A. George, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

different passives, sensors, andperipherals to the MKR Motor Carrier, including resistors, potentiometers, FSRs, motors, servos,encoders, accelerometers, Hall-effect sensors, ultrasonic sensors, infrared reflectance sensors,and photoresistors.Software DesignThe Arduino MKR was programmed to establish a wireless access point and await commandsover UDP from an external device (e.g., a student running MATLAB on a laptop or classroomdesktop). The MKR remains waiting, responding to commands as they are received.When a command is received to read from a peripheral device or a GPIO pin, for example, theArduino responds with the value. Several data streams have been established to facilitate datatransfer when several different data values are needed, which

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ryan Richards; Abdullah Konak; Michael R. Bartolacci; Mahdi Nasereddin

method of Promax withKaiser Normalization. We did not use the questionnaire items if they had a coefficient lowerSpring 2015 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, April 10-11, 2015 Villanova Universitythan 0.5. The pattern matrix of the seven extracted latent variables and the correspondingquestionnaire items are given in Table 3. The meanings of the extracted latent variables are asfollows: ● Motivation (MOT): The motivation latent variable measures overall student motivation to complete the activity. ● Interaction (ACT): The interaction latent variable is a measure of the extent to which students interacted with one another during the activity. Note that the students in the IW group were also allowed to interact. ● Reflection

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sunil Dehipawala; Vazgen Shekoyan; Raul Armendariz; Chantale Damas; Todd Holden; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

mirroring, horizontal mirroring, mirroring on the diagonal tiltedleft, and mirroring on the diagonal tilted right as the hardest. Participants received extensivetraining on the task 4 weeks prior to the experimental session. The experimental session finishedwith an anatomical scan of the brain using fMRI. The data showed a negative brain activation–intelligence relationship in frontal brain regions in the high fluid intelligence group, in contraryto the average fluid intelligence IQ group. The study concluded that better behavioralperformance in the geometric analogies task would reflect a lower demand for executivemonitoring in the high fluid intelligence IQ individuals. The study also concluded that flexiblymodulating the extent of regional

Conference Session

Technical Session 8 - Paper 5: Cultivating Inclusivity: A Systematic Literature Review on Developing Empathy for Students in STEM Fields

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Stephanie Jill Lunn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. Comparatively, Dvash and Shamay-Tsoorydescribed Theory of Mind as a “a more advanced emotional form of mentalizing, rather than whathas been called ‘emotional contagion”’ [35, p. 286].Scholars have also described the importance of cognitive empathy in intercultural communicationand how it can serve for “bridging cultural differences” [31, p. 2]. Among culturally divergentindividuals and groups, it can create a a pluralistic and pro-social mindset [38–40]. Additionally,relational empathy reifies awareness of their own inability to posses first-hand knowledge ofothers’ emotions or thoughts [41]. In turn, “Individuals instead jointly create interdependentunderstanding of experiences and empathy that are reflective of and shaping of their

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Whalen, Northeastern University; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Beverly Jaeger, Susan Freeman and Beverly Jaeger are members of Northeastern University's

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First-Year Programs

Engineering Design course6. These activities related tothe following recognized dimensions of learning styles presented by Felder and Brent4: (1) sensing(concrete, practical, oriented to facts) versus intuitive learners (conceptual, innovative, oriented to theory);(2) visual (pictures, diagrams, etc) versus verbal learners (written and spoken); (3) active (tries things out,works with others) versus reflective learners (learns by thinking through, works alone); and (4) sequential(linear, orderly, learns in steps) versus global learners (holistic, systems thinkers, learns in large leaps).There were over 20 learning modes assessed in both the student and faculty surveys. These modes havebeen described in detail in the previous papers5,6, and are again

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hwang, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Ahrash Bissell, Duke University; Daniel Kaplan, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Matthew Mian, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Vineet Agrawal, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Jessica Manson, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

developments, such as learning-styles theories.20 In particular, Kolb’s experientiallearning cycle theory has received significant attention from educational researchers.21,22 Thistheory argues that learning originates from real-world experiences and involves four essentialprocesses: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract hypothesis, and active testing.1The experiential learning cycle was recently integrated with some general principles ofneurobiology, as documented in The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice ofTeaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning, by James Zull.18 This synthesis is achieved bydescribing the learning cycle in the context of brain anatomy and physiology. In brief, the humancortical brain can be

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Jennifer Radoff, University of Maryland, College Park; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Hannah Sabo; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

ASEE Paper_2019_Final - Google Docs concerns. As such, the co-instructors framed the seminar as helping the LAs (a) learn how to support their students, (b) learn how to partner with course instructors to improve students’ experiences, and (c) develop their engineering skills (e.g reflect on design process, facilitate teamwork, and consider social justice implications). This second iteration of the seminar maintained some of the same learning objectives as the pilot version of the seminar such as (1) identify and critically evaluate claims from readings, (2) carefully observe and document classroom events, (3) analyze classroom events and consider multiple plausible

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Community Engagement Division

instructors and students, reviews of course documents,contextualization within the literature on design, and our own reflections on lived experiencesworking with design students. In diverse institutional and course settings, each of the authorshas over 10 years of experience working with engineering design students.II. Engineering design strategiesIn each of the design types above, assuming community engagement contexts, what criteriaare in—and not in—the (implicit or explicit) decision matrices students typically are taught touse when weighing different design alternatives? That is, how does each regard“optimization”—what is being optimized, why, and for whose benefit? What does eachapproach to design emphasize, de-emphasize, and altogether omit?A

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

architects of change, (b) provide a professional learning vehicle foreducators to reflect on practices and develop content knowledge, (c) inspire a sense of ownershipin curriculum decision-making among teachers, and (d) use an instructional approach that iscoherent with teachers’ interests and professional goals. This preliminary study evaluates theeffects of a CDB professional development program, the PTC STEM Certificate Program, ontwenty-six K-12 teachers who participated in 62 hours of engineering education professionaldevelopment over a six month period. Participants learned about industry and educationengineering concepts, tested engineering curricula, collaborated with K-12 educators andindustry professionals, and developed project-based

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chijhi Chang, Purdue University; Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University ; Kelley E. Dugan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

design and manufacturing. Chijhi is a teaching assistant in the College of Engineering Education, instructing the Transforming Ideas to Innovation I & II courses, which introduce first-year students to the engineering profession using multidisciplinary, societally relevant content.Dr. Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University Robert P. Loweth (he/him) is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners engage stakeholders in their engineering projects, reflect on their social identities, and consider the broader societal contexts of their engineering work. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

 between  engineering  faculty  expertise  and  the  requirements  of   preparing  students  to  function  well  in  diverse  settings  and  promote  inclusive  practices.     Possible  Topics  for  Future  Papers/Collaborations   •   Given  that  engaged  reflection  is  essential  for  students  to  optimize  their  learning  from   intercultural  interactions  and  other  diversity  interventions,  what  are  the  most  effective   pedagogical  strategies  for  getting  students  to  engage  in  meaningful  reflection?  How  can  we   structure  reflection  assignments  so  that  they  are  optimally  timed,  efficient,  and  focused  while   still  allowing  space  for

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi C. Manimaran, Department Chair, Engineering Technology, Austin Peay State University; Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

] focuses on assessing student learning and experience to ascertainwhether students have acquired the skills, knowledge, and competencies related to their programof study. The ET department faculty use a combination of direct and indirect methods forassessment and evaluation of the SOs. The results and findings of these evaluations aresystematically utilized as input for the program’s CI actions[1], [13]. Direct methods requirestudents to exhibit their knowledge and skills as they respond to the instrument itself. Objectivetests, projects, laboratory work, presentations, and classroom assignments all meet this criterion[14]. Indirect methods such as surveys and interviews require students to reflect on their learningrather than to display it [12

Conference Session

ERM: Let's Continue the Conversation about Tests! Part 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Jay, University of Oklahoma; Doyle Dodd, University of Oklahoma

]. However, performance on an assignmentmight not necessarily reflect a student’s understanding of the specified topic or their participationin class. Traditionally, homework assignments have taken on many forms: projects, readingprompts (in selected articles or chapters from a textbook), or responses to question from a givensource [3]. In recent years, however, many qualities of the homework format have been altered.These aspects include digital submissions or digital assignments entirely. Students have reportedhigher scores from these digital methods, but previous data analysis suggests there are nodifferences between this and the physical forms of homework [32]. Furthermore, these studiescritique the simplicity of these digital characteristics

Conference Session

How Communities and Systems Influence Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder; Tiera Tanksley, University of Colorado Boulder

identified as flourishing in humanitarian spaces[18].However, scholarship suggests that students of color, and students from low and middle incomecountries continue to be underrepresented in Humanitarian Engineering. The humanitarian fieldhas been identified as having a “race problem” providing drastically different financial andleadership opportunities for employees across lines of race and nationality[19], [20]. Furtheractivists are highlighting the residuals of HE’s missionary, colonial, and genocidal lineage thatshape conventions common to the HE field [21], [22]. While there has been increased interest inand reflection of antiracism and social justice activism in Humanitarian Engineering, manydiversity, inclusion, and equity endeavors in

Conference Session

How Communities and Systems Influence Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Brady Webster; Sakshi Solanki, Utah State University; Autumn Cuellar; Catherine Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato

(CDC), over 1 billion people from the world population [2] and approximately 26%of people in the U.S. live with some form of a disability [3]. WHO and the CDC measure andclassify disability through six questions related to hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care,and independent living [4]. With such a large portion of the population classified with having adisability, there are still a disproportionate amount of people with disabilities participating inU.S. higher education approximately 11%, [5]. This lower participation rate may stem fromsystemic barriers within educational institutions that perpetuate ableism. Ableism “describes, andis reflected in, individual and group perceptions of certain abilities as essential” and

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna-Maria Marshall, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Luis Rodriguez; Jill Heemstra, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; John Classen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Erin Cortus, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Jacek Koziel, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Deanne Meyer; Anand Padmanabhan, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Samuel Reed, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Benjamin Ruddell; Riveraine Walters

offeringseveral final observations about the opportunities and obstacles to successful Cohort Challenges,as well as our future plans to support others who want to design and deliver this mode ofgraduate education.I. Introduction The interest in “wicked problems” in science and engineering reflects a growingrecognition that the most pressing technological needs of the 21st century do not fall neatly intoany single discipline. Because they sit at the intersection of many competing disciplines andinterests, wicked problems defy easy definition or solution [1]. Rather, they demand challenge-centered research that requires the collaboration of the full range of traditional scientific fields,as well as an understanding that those challenges arise in