Conference Session

Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Gordon, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Phillip M Brown, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

for retention of incoming transfer students.In recent years, many studies have been published regarding the performance of transferstudents. These studies focused mostly on advising, retention, and graduation 1, 2, 3, 4; and somestudies explored the hypothesis that transfer students experience lower retention and graduationrates than non-transfer students 5, 6, 7. However, the authors could not find literature on paststudies related to the determination of critical admission criteria for transfer students toengineering programs.School profileA short description of the School’s demographics is useful here to highlight the share of transferstudents in the overall enrollment. The School has seven B.S. programs, five M.S. programs, anda doctoral

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Eitel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Joshua Peter Hill; Felix Jun Jie Zhang-Xu; Kathy Shiang Chiou, Kessler Foundation

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Materials

, social awareness, and interpersonal skills required to function aspracticing engineers [1]. It is the goal of the current work to develop and assess hands-on,laboratory based, course content which teaches materials selection for engineering design.In the context of engineering design, material selection is not merely the selection of an existingmaterial from which to fabricate a finalized engineering component or design. Rather, materialsselection should be treated as an integral component of the iterative design process in which thematerial, process, and design are refined and optimized in parallel to address a market need, seeFigure 1 [2], [3]. In this context, the specific educational objectives for the course are thatstudents should be able

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and is the most important experiment that an engineer mustfully understand. Thus, it is highly important for the students to develop and master the skills tocharacterize solar cells/modules, record the I-V curves, and be able to extract the cell/module PVperformance parameters by analysis of the measured I-V data.The equivalent circuit of a solar cell is shown in Fig. 1 (a) considering the single diode model. Thecurrent-voltage characteristic of the solar cell can be expressed by the following equation5,6: 𝑞(𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 ) 𝑉 + 𝐼𝑅𝑠 𝐼 = 𝐼𝑝ℎ − 𝐼0 [exp { } − 1] − ( ) … … … … . … … … … (1) 𝑛𝑘𝑇

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R Anderson, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

experimental set of diffusion coefficients  Compare the experimental drug release profile to a theoretical release profile predicted from estimates of the diffusion coefficientExperimental SetupThe following reagents are required: sodium alginate, chitosan, 6% calcium chloride in distilledwater, 5% sodium citrate/0.9% NaCl in distilled water, pure distilled water, Allura Red(McCormick red food dye), fluorescein-labeled bovine serum albumin (BSA). The total expenseof these reagents is approximately $300, most of which is attributed to the fluorescent BSA.Prior to the lab, sodium alginate is dissolved in distilled water with the model drug and agitatedovernight at room temperature. The alginate composition varies from 1-3% alginate by mass

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Nicki Washington, Winthrop University; Shaefny Grays, North Carolina State University ; Sudipta Dasmohapatra, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

identity in CS. Initial validation and reliability testingresults indicate that the tool is both valid and reliable.Related WorkThe review of the literature identified several computing and engineering-related surveys overthe last 15 years that measure students’ attitudes toward and interest in CS and engineering.Table 1 presents the most related surveys, participant grade levels, constructs measured, andmeasurement scale. Table 1. Computing and Engineering-Related Surveys Name Grade Constructs Measurement Level(s) ScaleComputing Undergraduate Transfer, Interest, Problem

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yang Lydia Yang Ph.D., Kansas State University; Bette Grauer Ph.D., P.E., Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

during their time at KansasState University would be paid off after graduation with an engineering degree. Students in thecontrol group were not told about the program. The initial grade point averages (GPAs), the finalGPA, graduation status, and demographic information were collected from all participants.Multiple statistical methods were used including independent t-test, repeated-measure analysis ofvariance, and chi-square test.We found that (1) while the experimental group and the control group as a whole were verysimilar in terms of their initial average GPAs, participants in the control group who successfullygraduated with an Engineering degree had statistically significantly higher baseline GPAs thanthose who did not graduate; by contrast

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

) first admitted students in 2006,debuting with three majors leading towards the Bachelor of Science degrees in Bioengineering,Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The Software Engineering Major was addedin 2011. In concert with the University mission, ABET criteria require engineering programs toproduce “graduates who pursue life-long learning through continuing education and/or advanceddegrees in engineering or related fields. Additionally, ABET criteria requires that graduates beable “to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,and sustainability.” (ABET 2014)1 With

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Brian W. Henderson, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

and marketability, but the truequestion that they are wanting to answer is will I be able to find a job upon graduation.According to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook,industrial engineering will grow 5% from 2012 to 2022, which will produce anemployment change of around 10,000 jobs, but will this growth be able to provideenough opportunities for current and future industrial engineering students? Also, what isthe perception of industrial engineering job opportunities by incoming engineeringstudents? This paper analyzes and compares the results from 3 surveys administered bythe University of Arkansas. It will 1) explore survey results for students interested inindustrial engineering to help gain insight on

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ventzislav Karaivanov, Colorado School of Mines; Jeffrey A. Holley P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Instrumentation

measurement requires connecting to channel 0 and channel 8 represented onCB-68 as terminals 68 and 34, or wiring for referenced single ended voltage measurementrequires connecting to channel 1 and a ground terminal represented as terminal pins 33 and 67.Students were often confused by the unclear interface and occasionally made wiring errors thatwere difficult to troubleshoot. Figure 1: National Instruments - NI CB-68 after years of student use. Page 26.55.2In addition, laboratory experiments involving strain measurement incorporated a signalconditioning card (NI SC-2043-SG). These cards were first released on the market in 1996 andwere

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Eric John Wilson; Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

paper thereby serves as an innovative way to expose technology students to this difficult topic and gives them a fresh taste of Python programming while having fun learning the Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms.  1. Background  Engineering departments are often confronted with the necessity to update laboratory exercises and equipment with the latest emerging technological trends within tight budget constraints. Another challenge faced by departments pertains to satisfying the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) criteria for capstone senior project experience within the curriculum. In this paper we will explain how we attempted to solve these challenges by exposing students to new emerging

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Vincent Struck Jannini, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

chemical engineering courses. These are based on API manufacturing and finisheddrug production processes. We are exposing students to the important area of continuousmanufacturing of pharmaceutical products. This is a growing area of interest for the drugindustry. This work is part of the educational outreach efforts of the NSF ERC for StructuredOrganic Particulate Systems (NSF grant # ECC0540855).IntroductionThe pharmaceutical sector is one of the most prominent sectors of the worldwide economy. In2014, the industry was expected to generate 1 trillion USD in revenue [1]. American companiesmake up a majority of this profit, with five of the top ten pharmaceutical companies beingheadquartered in the United States [2]. These economic factors and the

Conference Session

Circuits and Systems Education 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nesreen Alsbou, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University

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Electrical and Computer

. Thus, each project introducesmaterial that bridges the gap between an entry-level circuits course and an electronics course.The paper presents the details of the projects which include the project description, the learningoutcomes and their assessment, the rubrics used for evaluation of students’ work, and the lessonslearned throughout the project implementation. Additionally, the paper discusses the students’attitude toward the project – especially learning about electronics and electric circuitapplications.1. IntroductionEngineers are well known for their ability to solve technical problems; however in a fast,technology-driven world, problem solving alone is not sufficient. Specifically, to educateengineers with the ability to contribute to

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 5 Other Topics in K-12 Engineering Education.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaobo Huang, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Marius D Ellingsen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and the US. He can be reached at Karim.Muci@sdsmt.edu. Page 26.1040.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Investigating the Impact of an Outreach Activity on High School Students’ Attitudes toward STEM DisciplinesIntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a growing interest inthe United States. A recent five-year strategic plan published by the National ScienceTechnology Council’s Committee on STEM Education clearly outlines STEM education as anational priority, defining STEM jobs as “the jobs of the future” 1. The

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Instrumentation

place inside an Altoids® tin or similarcontainer. Hence, its name is Minty for the container and Boost for its function. The MintyBoost® provides responsive, mobile power on demand to any USB appliance1 Figure 1. Minty Boost® shown charging a cell phoneWith the advent of ubiquitious cell phones and tablets among students of all disciplines, a projectlike the Minty Boost® quickly generates excitement among the students. Power management hasbecome a basic skill of everyone in their generation, not just the electrical engineers. To buildsuch a useful tool while reinforcing their classroom instruction is a “win-win”. The MintyBoost® clearly does generate this excitement: Sophomores ask about it a year in advance. Itintegrates

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Mechanics

Participation in the Engineering ClassroomIntroductionThe use of Twitter (http://www.twitter.com), a micro-blogging platform, in the higher educationclassroom has expanded in recent years as educators come to realize the benefits of social mediause as a tool for faculty-student communication or for inter-student communication 1 . While theliterature on the use of Twitter in the classroom is emerging, recent studies have found theplatform functional for promoting concise expression of ideas, critical reading and writing skills,stronger student-teacher relationships, self-learning in an informal environment, andaccountability among other benefits 2 . Further benefits have been found in relation to askingstudents to communicate the content of a given

Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Mechanics

incorporated into an engineering dynamicsclass with a total student population of 47. Students were divided into small groups ranging from Page 26.1639.2three to five members, resulting in a total of 11 project groups. Each project group was assigned atopic from the course curriculum. These topics included: 1. Relative motion 2. Fixed-axis rotation 3. Potential energy 4. Kinetic energy 5. Newton’s 2nd law 6. Projectile motion 7. General planar motion 8. Impulsive motion 9. Instantaneous centers of rotation 10. Natural frequency of vibration 11. Damped vibrationThe structure of the project was such that students were given freedom

Conference Session

Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering

the article, andability to reproduce the thermodynamic calculations of the article. All three of these improved asthe students learned the material in the course and worked with it through homework and thedesign project. Confidences in ability to understand engineering principles and to reproducecalculations of similar articles also improved during the study and were probed with separatequestions. This study showed that lifelong learning can be encouraged in lower-level courseswith the appropriate selection of articles.IntroductionWhen CEP published an article on organic Rankine cycles and included flowsheets 1, a designproject was created for an introductory thermodynamics class that required the students toreproduce the calculations

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

research allows them to learn about recent discoveries and innovations,share about them in the classroom, and thereby encourage and stimulate students to pursueengineering and computer science careers such as industrial automation. The paper will describeprogram activities, research projects, outcomes, and lessons learned from a National ScienceFoundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Teachers program. Participants were recruitedfrom science, technology, engineering and math departments in high schools and collegesthroughout the U.S. Special effort was made to recruit teachers and instructors from districts andtwo-year colleges with large numbers of underrepresented minority students. Program objectiveswere to 1) provide opportunities for

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moghbelli, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran; Shahab Sabzi, Arak University of Technology, Arak, Iran

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

important for power systems. Sometimes, unwillingoutages or using an energy source with low reliability can be harmful for electrical systems. Due toincremental fuel cost, shortage of reliability in power sources, increasing demand, and inappropriate effectsof fossil fuels on environment, demands for using renewable energy sources have been increasing [1], [2].Power generated by wind turbines and photovoltaic cells is a function of different parameters such asradiation intensity, temperature and wind speed [3]. Compounding renewable energy sources such as windpower with fossil fuels can improve this variety nature to gain controllability of power supply [2]. Hybrid power supply is a system in which different types of energy generation have been

Conference Session

Teaching the Business Side of Construction

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

internshipexperience and 10 students with no construction experience. The following questions wereincluded in the survey questionnaire. The reasons why these questions are selected is alsoexplained. The content of the course covers the answers for the questions. Other thanQuestion # 3, all questions required the Likert Scale rating (1 thru 5).The survey included the following questions: 1) Do you think marketing and business development in construction are similar concepts?The intention with this question is to observe the students’ perception before and after thelecture. It is expected that they don’t see much of a difference before the lecture, whereasafter the lecture they are expected to know the difference between marketing and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Khalil A. Said

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Computing & Information Technology

overallorganizational success.Introduction: Information Technology (IT) is a fast-growing field interrelating many disciplinesto fulfill business computing and transactional processing needs. Information technologyencompasses hardware, software, and network communications software and hardware toprovide high quality services and products. The advancement of network telecommunicationsand related technologies has served as a catalyst to many organizations to advance the way toconduct business. More businesses now utilize web-based computing and transactionalprocessing. Adopting a prescribed process model is a major factor in the ability to save time andmoney within an organization [1][21][23]. Organizations could implement ITIL partially orfully without

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

-2008 Fulbright exchange to Nigeria set the stage for him to receive the Marian Smith Award given annually to the most innovative teacher at Washington State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Implementation of an Ultra-low Cost Heat Exchanger Learning Module to Address Energy Balance ConceptsIntroductionEngineering education researchers are publishing many instructional designs that report acognitive edge over straight lecture (1, 2). These fall under the category of High PerformanceLearning Environments (Hi-Pe-LE) (3) which constitute a wide array of pedagogies ofengagement (4) like Problem-Based Learning (PBL) (5), hands-on learning and experimentalformats (6

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

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Electrical and Computer

active learning in these formative semesters, an electronicdesign tool and carefully-crafted exercises have been integrated into the early EE curriculum.To engage students in hands-on exercises in their early EE courses, a design tool was selectedwhose operation requires minimal electrical knowledge and whose cost is not prohibitive toundergraduates: the Analog Discovery manufactured by Digilent. The unit, shown in Figure 1,is a portable electronic instrument, powered by a single USB port from a personal computer.1 Itsanalog/digital input/output lines and freeware graphical user interface, WaveFormsTM, providethe student with a variety of low-frequency electronic generation and measurement capabilities.2The analog and digital tools, whose

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rhudy, Pennsylvania State University - Berks; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University - Berks

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

in general. This context, whether in dynamics or other subject areas, has alot of potential for developing students’ problem solving skills using MATLAB programming.The purpose of this work is to illustrate this potential for enhancing programming instruction fora specific example of a dynamics course, however these ideas could be applied to other coursesas well.Implementation This idea was implemented within an undergraduate dynamics course that met 4 hoursper week. The structure of this course was approximately 75% (~3 hours per week) dedicated toconventional dynamics lecture instruction, with the remaining 25% (~1 hour per week) dedicatedto MATLAB programming within the dynamics context. This course is a requirement for

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Camryn Lanise Justice, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

group had a higherpercentage of students that earned a PhD. A REU site established in 2017 with the goal of broadeningparticipation of URM groups in engineering had a target of 60% of students coming from limited research 1 [Work in Progress] Broadening Participation and Building Students’ Self-Efficacy Through Experiential Learning Undergraduate Research Experiences focused on STEM Research for Social Changeopportunity institutions, 50% coming from URM groups in engineering (based on gender, ethnicity andrace), and at least 40% first-generation students. During the first 5 years of the program, 67% ofparticipants were female, 38% were a

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

, How, When? Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractAs the construction industry increasingly adopts advanced sensing and mapping technologies,such as GPS, LiDAR, and 3D scanning, there is a growing imperative to integrate these toolsinto undergraduate Construction Management curricula. This study explores three key questions:(1) What are the justifications for incorporating these technologies? (2) What are the mosteffective methods for teaching them through experiential and virtual learning approaches? and(3) At what stage in undergraduate education is it optimal to introduce these technologies?A survey conducted among 121 undergraduate students enrolled in Estimating and Plan Readingcourses and insights gathered

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Long, Rice University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #47785BOARD # 27: Work in progress: Multiple submissions for technical writingassignments improve students’ self-efficacy and reduce anxietyDr. James Long, Rice University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in progress: Multiple submissions for technical writing assignments improve students’ self-efficacy and reduce anxietyIntroductionThe engineering education community has long understood that one of the core engineeringskills is technical writing, as shown in several works [1], [2], [3] and highlighted in the mostrecent version of the ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs [4

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Mary McVee; Duncan H Mullins, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

results from our National Science Foundation (NSF) grantentitled Elementary Teacher Professional Learning in Equitable Engineering Pedagogies forMultilingual Students. This project works with third grade teachers of emerging multilingualstudents to integrate translanguaging practices into their classrooms as well as engineeringlessons. Preliminary results of our teachers' learning and growth as teachers of engineering canbe found in other papers [1], [2], [3]; this paper focuses on a major goal of our project, asustained professional learning experience model for elementary school teachers.IntroductionThe United States has and will continue to have an increase of English language learners, oremerging multilingual students, in elementary school

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Ellen Wilson, The University of Kansas; Emma Grob-French, The University of Kansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

(ABET) is “anability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.”Teamwork skills are valued by future employers as an important skill set. However, teamwork isnot always well defined. Perusich et al [1] has defined teamwork as 1.) the ability to beinterdependent in tasks, 2.) to share responsibility for outcomes, and 3.) to work together as anintact social entity. Shuman et al [2] defined teamwork skills to include the ability to solicitinput from the team, the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts, and leadership skills.Chowdhury and Murzi [3] defined teamwork by a set of attributes including: shared

Conference Session

WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 2025Leveraging Photolithography and Integrated Circuits to Foster Electrical Engineering Identity and Values in K-12 LearnersIntroduction: The engineering field has made significant strides in promoting diversity andinclusion. However, electrical engineering (EE) continues to face notable challenges inthis area. While other engineering disciplines have seen a narrowing gender gap, womenremain significantly underrepresented in EE, with a male-to-female ratio of 8:1 [1].Despite its critical importance, EE is often overlooked in K-12 education, where STEMprograms tend to focus on mechanical engineering or general science. As a result, EEconcepts frequently remain unexplored until college [2]. This lack of early exposure,among other factors