Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Statics and Mechanics of Materials

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Raich, Lafayette College

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Mechanics

was defined toensure that students would be able to model and analyze elements subjected to axial, shear,bending, and combined loads. Each week the students were required to:1) Prepare for each ANSYS recitation session by completing an assigned ANSYS tutorial before attending the corresponding ANSYS recitation session. No grade was assigned for completing the assigned ANSYS tutorials.2) Work during the recitation session either on completing the assigned ANSYS tutorial due to errors or other issues occurring during their outside-of-class prep work or on completing the assigned ANSYS homework problems.3) Complete the assigned ANSYS homework before the start of the next recitation session.Each self-paced ANSYS tutorial focused on a

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nan Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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International

a detailed description of the two-way exchange program and summarize resultsfrom a systematic analysis of five reflective learning prompts that were administered to thestudent participants throughout the program (i.e., 1 pre-program, 3 mid-program, and 1 post-program). As further background for these efforts, we summarize relevant prior literaturediscussing strategies for scaffolding and assessing learning outcomes, both in general andspecifically in the context of global engineering programs. Based on our preliminary results, wealso discuss both benefits and challenges associated with this innovative programmaticimplementation. Furthermore, we propose directions for improvement, with an emphasis onstudent recruitment, faculty involvement

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lukas Kverne, Florida International University; Federico Monteverdi, Florida International University; Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Christine Lisetti, Florida International University; Janki Bhimani, Florida International University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

pursue graduateeducation. Overall, this paper introduces a replicable methodology for analyzing curricula anddemonstrates its application through a case study of one institution’s computing programs.1 IntroductionThe rapid evolution of the job market, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, along-side shifting economic demands, underscores the need for an adaptable education system. Al-though educational institutions strive to equip students with the necessary knowledge for success-ful careers, many graduates struggle to land jobs that match their qualifications, even with the highdemand for tech talent. A 2024 study conducted by Hanson et al. [21] found that approximately37% of students in fields such as computer science (CS

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manaz Rusi Taleyarkhan, Purdue University; Chandan Dasgupta, Purdue University; John Alexander Mendoza-Garcia MSSEC, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

CADsoftware in a group setting. While these are preliminary findings, they highlight the potentialvalue of engaging first year engineering students with a CAD software in a group setting withinformal classroom environment.IntroductionDesign has become an integral part of how engineering colleges prepare their students forprofessional practice. Prior work suggests that it is important to help students become “informeddesigners.” This is the designer’s mindset with a level of design expertise that falls between anovice designer and an expert designer (p.779)1. Strategies for facilitating this process have beenpreviously reported in the literature with undergraduate students (e.g., Alien Centered designprojects2), and with high school students3 (e.g

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Electrical and Control Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Andrew Peter Borowski, University of Delaware

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Revised Undergraduate Controls Lab Featuring Exposure-based Experiences1 IntroductionMost ABET accredited undergraduate mechanical engineering programs have some sort ofcontrols course and accompanying laboratory experience [1]. The goal of most of theselaboratory courses is to give the students hands-on experience working with hardware andimplementing control algorithms while learning the theory in an accompanying lecture course.As early as 1981, Balchen et al. [2] asserted that the criteria for a good experiment is that itshould (1) demonstrate important

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University - Pomona; Javad Shakib, DeVry University - Pomona; Hasan Muqri; Moe Saouli, DeVry University - Pomona

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Computers in Education

will also be discussed.This will go a long way in motivating technology students to take this important, professionalexam, eliminating their fear, improving their understanding, and reinforcing the best practices forlife-long learningIntroductionThe Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is typically the first step in the process leading tothe P.E. license. It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing anundergraduate engineering degree.The National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET, a division ofNational Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)) defines technologists 1 as follows:“Engineering technologists are members of the engineering team who work closely withengineers, scientists

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2B: Strategies for Writing and Communication Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

students are high need Generation 1.5 students—U.S. educated Englishlearners. At SJSU, they struggle to complete their English and writing requirements, requirementsmeant for their native English peers. Often, these struggles impact their retention and graduationrates from SJSU. The challenges presented by this complicated skill set in Generation 1.5 studentscan be seen most clearly in English writing, a critical competency for academic success at SJSUwhich encompasses retention and graduation. According to Singhal [1], high needs Generation1.5 students have unique needs in the areas of academic writing; in particular, these students needto develop their mastery of academic literacy. Literacy is not only the ability to read and write butit also

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya G. Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

compared to9.8%).1 Furthermore, employers claim that there shortages of qualified workers in STEM areas.2National Science Board identifies that the students will be required to develop their STEMcapabilities at higher level as compared to the levels in the past, even for low skilled jobs.3 Tomeet the demand for the STEM work force, there is a dire need to expand the STEM pipeline byincreasing the number of STEM graduates. To stay competitive in the global market in STEMareas, research shows that we need to make sure that US students have needed STEM skillsevery step of the way from K to 8, high school to college which is supported by high qualitySTEM education.4 Interventions needed to fill in the gaps are meant to boost K-12 STEM teacherquality

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

academicperformance in determining their long-term persistence in STEM subject matter5.This project studies the impact of these factors and their interactions that occur in a system withsociocultural effects occurring at four levels. These levels include: 1) Student enculturation andacademic support systems; 2) Classroom effects, both course design and pedagogy; 3)Departmental Culture; and 4) Interdepartmental Coordination and Interaction (See Figure 1). Thecurrent project is utilizing assessment at each level to both determine key areas in need ofreform, and to feed back results of innovations to stakeholders at each level. It is hypothesizedthat effects at each level act as key drivers of student motivation, achievement and persistence. Inthis paper, we

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 16: That Important Decision - Which Engineering Major?

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Amy Barton, Mississippi State University; Rani Warsi Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; Jane Nicholson Moorhead, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

curricula.Ms. Jane Nicholson Moorhead, Mississippi State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Hybrid Engineering Matriculation Model to Promote Informed Engineering Major Selection Decisions1. IntroductionStudents who chose an engineering major because they identify with the engineering-relatedactivities of that field are more likely to be retained. The limited knowledge of engineering thatmost students posses when they choose an engineering major negatively effects theircommitment to their selected major 1. Introduction to engineering courses are one way topromote informed engineering major decisions among engineering students 2,3.However, one of the most prominent

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University; Jeff Eaton, Miami University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

the mind map to see if there is evidence of learning, and in this work, we combine ideas from two of the most successful of these metrics by creating a new tool that checks if small sub-graphs exist in both a student and the criterion map (an experts mind map). By analyzing the results of these matches, we create a global metric that we then compare to our previous metrics and find that this new metric has similar behavior. This is positive since this metric provides a means for more interesting feedback to students.1 IntroductionIn this paper, we evaluate a new mind map analysis metric that compares an experts mind map(called the criterion map) to a students map to evaluate how similar the two maps are. In

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hüseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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Aerospace

discusses a major group project using model rockets in atwo-hour per week laboratory that is a part of a two-credit course in exploration of engineeringand technology at the Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.Introduction:A model rocket is a combined miniature version of real launch and space vehicles. Once amodel rocket leaves the launcher, it is a free body in air. Model rockets have been used asprojects before. Boyer et al. [1] report a similar project for sophomore aerospace engineeringstudents. Figure 1 shows a cross section of a ready to launch model rocket with a B6-4 solidengine. Page 26.1643.2Figure 1. Single stage model rocket with

Conference Session

Examining "Big" Data

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Effects Grades: Sizeness and the Exploration of the Multiple‐Institution Database for Investigating Engineering Longitudinal Development through Hierarchal Linear Models Page 26.280.2Introduction In a recent study, an effect entitled sectionality was probed to determine the effect ofdifferent course sections at various schools had on students’ grades.[1] A caveat of that studybrought up numerous times in lectures and via private correspondence – one left out of theoriginal paper – was the effect of class size (or sizeness) for the same introductory courses.While anecdotally, faculty from all over the country had discussed with the researchers in thepast few years that

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Comparative Dimensions of Disciplinary CultureIntroductionDespite calls to promote creativity as “an indispensable quality for engineering” [1], the U.S.engineering educational system has been slow to develop pedagogies that successfully promoteinnovative behaviors. Engineers need more creativity and interdisciplinary fluency, butengineering instructors often struggle to provide such skills without sacrificing discipline-specificproblem-solving skills. At the same time, engineering programs continue to struggle withattracting and retaining members of underrepresented populations—populations whose diversitycould greatly contribute to innovation. Interestingly, the lack of diversity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Carolyn E Psenka PhD, Wayne State University; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Karl R Haapala, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

advances in science,specifically in communication and information technologies, are resulting in a renewed interestin hands-on (physical and virtual) learning. While laboratories in engineering education provideopportunities for hands-on learning, researchers have found that student learning in labs has notachieved the expected benefits [1, 2]. There are numerous shortcomings in traditional labs thatinclude, for example, short time constraints and high student expectations [3]. When we treat ourstudents as novices receiving existing knowledge (in a lecture and in a highly structured lab),they do not have the opportunity to construct knowledge. Constructionism, as defined by Papert [4], is a pedagogical approach that encourageslearning

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Strategies I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Hagge, Iowa State University; Mostafa Amin-Naseri, Iowa State University; Stephen B Gilbert, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; Enruo Guo; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University; LeAnn E Faidley, Wartburg College

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Educational Research and Methods

relationships that become difficult to correct. Using DBL, thecorrect relationships are clearly identified through the student’s decisions. While DBL shares manycharacteristics with existing methods, it is presented here as a new pedagogy that has not beenstudied prior to this paper.DBL has similarities to existing active learning methods [8-13], but differs in several importantways. First, a general to specific decision set provides the structure for solving novel problems.Second, students receive help with their understanding when they have trouble making thosedecisions. The goal of this method is to build expertise and to increase the chance that a studentcan solve novel and complex problems by: 1) Improving student understanding through the

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Jai P Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Calumet; Mohammad Almenaies, Purdue University, Calumet

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

(SOC) devices(BeagleBone Black1 and Raspberry PI2) that were essentially capable of performing all the dutiesof a computer on a single chip. The need to go beyond the basics of providing an introductorycourse in the microprocessor or microcontroller in Engineering and Engineering Technologytype curriculums has long been overdue. The subject matter covered in System Design hasmatured to the extent that it has been the subject of curriculum content in the form of two ormore courses in most of the universities. The subject course which is the subject of this paper is a400 level course in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department. This ispreceded by two courses: 1) a C or C++, programming course, that covers the C or C

Conference Session

CAPSTONE (SENIOR) DESIGN AND UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

which require a two-course sequence inthermodynamics. With the arrival of computerized thermodynamic functions, laboriousinterpolation from thermodynamic tables can be reduced or eliminated, allowing more advancedexercises to be formulated. Computerized thermodynamic properties have been introduced forclassroom instruction and for homework assignments at many points over the last decade. Oneof the first to do this was McClain [1] who developed ideal gas thermodynamic properties usingMathCad for dealing with gas turbine problems and other cases where ideal gasses are used. Thiswork was expanded by McClain [2] in establishing exercises for students using the MathCadthermodynamic property functions. This work was continued by Maixner et al [3

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, City College of the City University of New York; Michal Lomask

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

),  influenced  our  efforts  to  develop  the  teaching  standards  used  for  this  project.  In  addition,  a  framework  that  articulates  what  informed  design  thinking  entails  –  students  using  design  strategies  effectively;  making  knowledge-­‐driven  decisions;  conducting  sustained  technological  investigations;  working  creatively;  and  reflecting  upon  their  actions  and  thinking  –  was  another  foundation  upon  which  this  work  was  built  (Crismond  &  Adams,  2012).  The  final  set  of  the  design  teaching  standards  (see  Table  1  for  details)  created  for  this  project  is  organized  around  three  dimensions:      Dimension  I  –  STEM  Concepts  –  Teachers’  understanding  of  science,  technology

Conference Session

CAD Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Engineering Design Graphics

substantially finished the first two years earning no more that three grades of D or Fwhile earning better than a grade of C in five courses. Once certified, students can begin thejunior year with its emphasis on Mechanical Engineering courses. One thread of the junior year,is a two-semester sequence, taught once a year, on the topics of intermediate mechanics ofmaterials (fall semester) and machine component design (spring semester). The text used is acustom printing of the Shigley and Mischke 5th edition Mechanical Engineering Design[1] (manystudents find the original online). The first semester covers analytical mechanics while thesecond semester covers applied mechanics. A result of teaching a junior level 2-semestersequence once a year, is that it

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

and engineering, thermo-fluids engineering, and microfluidic technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Assessing the Impact of Makerspace Workshops on Breaking Academic SilosThrough Cross-Disciplinary CollaborationI. IntroductionAs the world confronts increasingly complex global challenges from climate change and publichealth crises to rapid technological advancements, academic institutions worldwide arerecognizing that preparing future engineers requires more than traditional, siloed curricula [1],[2]. Contemporary engineers must possess an expanded skill set that combines deep technicalexpertise with strong communication, ethical reasoning, and collaboration skills, enabling themto address

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Amin Amirlatifi, Mississippi State University; Sudip Mittal, Mississippi State University; Subash Neupane, Mississippi State University; HIMANSHU TRIPATHI, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

for the professor or teaching assistant to be able torespond to in a timely manner.One of the initial uses of AI for supporting teaching expanded the use of the Piazza Q&Aplatform by Georgia Tech [1] (named Jill Watson) and then Stanford University [2]. In this latterwork an AI tool was trained to address student inquiries in a core computer science course using1500 questions and answers archived from Piazza. The questions were categorized as beingrelated to a course policy, related to homework or some other assignment, or about a conceptualquestion. The results showed that the bot did very well at answering policy questions, faredrelatively well on assignment questions, but struggled with addressing conceptual queries, eventhough a

Conference Session

Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

asking them togenerate a high-level description of learning activities that met standards for both disciplines.Four humans rated the LLM output – using an aggregate rating approach – in terms of (1) whetherit met the CS learning standard, (2) whether it met the language arts learning standard, (3)whether it was equitable, and (4) its overall quality.Results: For Claude AI, 52% of the activities met language arts standards, 64% met CS standards,and the average quality rating was middling. For ChatGPT, 75% of the activities met languagearts standards, 63% met CS standards, and the average quality rating was low. Virtually allactivities from both LLMs were rated as neither actively promoting nor inhibiting equitableinstruction.Discussion: Our

Conference Session

Best of DEED

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn W. Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Wesley Teerlink, Penn State University; Seda Yilmaz, Iowa State University; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Eli M. Silk, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

seek to bring about change – helps us understand the different ways in which peoplesolve problems individually and as part of a team. When team members’ cognitive styles arediverse, creating an effect known as cognitive gap, the team may experience the advantages ofapproaching problems in diverse ways, but the likelihood of conflicts and misunderstandingsincreases6.This study investigated the relationship between cognitive style and the perceptions of studentsworking in teams about their own ideation. Through the analysis of reflection surveys from 202pre-engineering, engineering, and design students participating in an ideation study, we exploredthe following questions: (1) how does working in teams impact students' perceptions of theirown

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa; Hema Ramsurn, The University of Tulsa; Javen Scott Weston, The University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

solved a graded activity. • Reactor Design was taught with video lectures before class, and class time was used for instructor-led example problems along with occasional, multiple-choice conceptual questions. • Process Control was taught with video lectures before class, and the professor worked an example in class before the students worked a graded problem in groups during class.All three courses had traditional homework, exams, and design projects. We surveyed the entireSpring 2024 class of 17 students in Fall 2024 to assess two items: 1) the student preferences forthe various teaching methods, and 2) the differences between faculty intentions and studentperceptions regarding the teaching methods used in each class

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Judith Shaul Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Princeton University. Her current research interests include 1) clarifying the effectiveness of video distribution and the use of exit tickets in oral communication instruction for engineers, 2) identifying the mental models engineering students use when creating graphical representations, and 3) learning the trends and themes represented in the communication-related papers across various divisions of ASEE. As part of this effort, Norback is working with Kay Neeley of U of VA to start an ASEE Communication across Divisions Community, now numbering 80 people. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016   Communication across Divisions

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

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Educational Research and Methods

reasons for the shortfall in assessment practices: 1)Introducing engineering students to entrepreneurship is a relatively new trend and it will taketime for the successes to be quantified and assessed; 2) There are inconsistencies across differentengineering entrepreneurship programs; 3) The program can involve a single course, multiplecourses, projects or experiential learning; 4) The concepts can be taught by engineering faculty,business faculty, practicing engineers, or a mix of these. These program differences lead tovariations in assessment methods and instruments. Most importantly, there is lack of a clear,consistent and comprehensive definition of engineering entrepreneurship characteristics withinthe community.Based on the framework

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Zalewski, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

education in scientific and engineering fields requires students to learn detailedtechnical information in courses that continue to be taught in a traditional lecture format. Arecent op-ed piece in the New York Times 1 brings to light the disparity in learning that occurswhen college courses are delivered only in a traditional lecture format. The author notesevidence suggesting the lecture format, when used without other instructional techniques,unfairly disadvantages women, minorities, low-income, and first-generation students.Furthermore, students entering technical graduate programs increasingly express multimodallearning preferences2 as well as a predilection for web-based communication and collaborativelearning tools3 (such as google docs

Conference Session

Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Burchan Aydin, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University

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Computers in Education

(LMS). The authors utilized the State-of-the-Art Matrix analysis,which is a research method that has been used extensively in the last decade. It is a systematicevaluation of existing research by using several statistical methods. Pareto analysis andHistograms are part of this analysis. The analysis revealed several gaps: (1) engineering studentshave not been the main focus of research in any studies, (2) there is no research that comparesusability of LMS between different academic disciplines, (3) there is no modeling effort forunderstanding if engineering students and instructors need different LMS design than otherdisciplines, (4) primary framework development for evaluating LMS has declined, (5) discountusability methods (heuristics) have

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland; Stephanie Anne Salomone, University of Portland; Andrew Guest, University of Portland

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, we performed a systematic, mixed-methods analysis offirst-year engineering students’ perceptions of their curiosity before and after their first-yearintroduction to college and the value of the University of Portland’s liberal arts core curriculum.Through surveys that allowed for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, along with case studyinterviews, we explore engineering students’ interests, what experiences they found engaging, andhow their first semester of college may have impacted the breadth of their intellectual curiosity.Ultimately, we hope to use these insights to help engineering students see themselves as wholehumans with lifelong aspirations of curiosity.MotivationOne way to frame our effort is to start with Detweiler’s [1