Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

Polytechnic).Due to the complexity of the survey, the results were broken down into different sections:Program/Department Characteristics, The “First” Course (Fluid Mechanics), The “Second”Course (Heat [and Mass] Transfer), and The “Third” Course (Mass Transfer [and Separations].Some data was available for a “fourth” course (solely separations) and was not included in theanalysis. It is important to note that while these subdivisions do reflect the bulk of the surveyreplies, some overlap in the results does exist due to the wide range of course variations.Program/Department CharacteristicsFaculty size per departmentThe replies from the survey represented 59 different institutions from around the world. As canbe seen in Figure 1, there is a

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quintana M. Clark, Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

(ELT) has been suggested in The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching Teachingby Exploring the Biology of Learning7. With respect to the brain’s structure and the learningcycles, Concrete Experiences (CE) comes through the sensory cortex located at the back of thebrain, Reflective Observation (RO) involves the temporal integration cortex at the bottom of thebrain, Abstract Conceptualization (AC) happens in the frontal integrative cortex of the brain, andActive Experimentation (AE) takes place in the motor portion of the brain. An illustration of alearning cycle and their correlation to regions of the cerebral cortex is shown in Figure 1. Thefour phases of the learning cycle are not necessarily sequential as shown. The learning cycle maybegin in

Conference Session

Dynamics

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

the fall semester of 2014, a total of 50 students completed my engineering dynamics courseand provided consent to use their data for research purposes. Figure 1 shows a scatter plot ofstudents’ test scores. The horizontal axis shows the average of students’ scores on the sixproblem-solving questions they encountered on their midterm and final exams. The vertical axisshows the average of students’ scores on qualitative concept test questions. There were a total of53 multiple choice concept questions on the final exam. Some of the questions came from theDynamics Concept Inventory. Other concept questions came from a pool that I have developedover the past several years. The fact that some students are indicated with a red x will bedescribed in

Conference Session

Evaluation: Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Alessandra Montironi, UC Davis; Daniel S Eliahu, UC Davis C-STEM Center; Harry H. Cheng, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

formulatecurricula9, 10 that integrate engineering design core ideas and practice in a multidisciplinarylearning environment. This approach promotes the linking of concepts and hands-on experienceduring the learning process which helps students better remember11, 12 what they learn. Moreover,if the experience utilizes the same tools used by engineers, it can be useful for students whenentering the job market or pursuing higher education. A number of curricula have been proposedto integrate these aspects,13 for example those from Project Lead The Way (PLTW).15NGSS defines the three core ideas of engineering design14 as: (1) Definition of the problem, (2)design of solutions to the problem and (3) optimization of the solution. The curriculum describedin this

Conference Session

Working in Teams: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University; Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

typicallyoutperforms the best student in class.  Page 26.143.2Benefits for instructors and administrators include: (1) minimal team facilitation because thegroups tend to develop into self-managed learning teams. (2) TBL is cost effective since it can beused in large classes using the same instructor/TA costs as small classes. (3) There are fewerworries about students not being in class or failing to prepare for class. (4) Student-facultyinteractions are more like working with colleagues when students are prepared for class andinstructors have time to develop personally rewarding relationships with students2. Description of Team-Based Learning Team-Based

Conference Session

Technical Session: Student Experience & Perspectives

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Andrew H. Theiss, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University

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Student

. Page 26.667.4Phase 1 – PreparationPhase 1 of the project consisted of the initial preparation and planning for the grading training.This included finding representative technical writing samples, setting the baseline grades with agroup of faculty and senior TAs, and creating sample “marked up” graded examples.Phase 2 – Calibration Sessions and FeedbackPhase 2 of the project consisted of the initial training and calibration. This grading trainingoccurred as part of the annual required TA training sessions. In addition to requiring theattendance of the GTAs and UTAs responsible for grading writing assignments, the faculty ofthe program were also encouraged to attend and participate. This was aimed at providingconsistent exposure to the process

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Kennedy, Bucknell University; Nathan P. Siegel P.E., Bucknell University; David E Cipoletti, Bucknell University

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Manufacturing

One Week – Bucknell Fabrication Workshop (B-Fab)IntroductionWithin the past decade or more, the increased technological capacity of incoming students –accompanied by a diminished skill-set with regard to traditional hands-on, “tinkering” skills hasbeen discussed in both STEM education as well as mainstream media [1, 2]. Many studentschoose engineering because they want to learn how to design and build the solutions oftomorrow, yet they often do not have dedicated opportunities to expand their hands-on skill setwithin the engineering curriculum. Sadly, traditional curricular instruction in engineering is suchthat students spend the bulk of their first three years learning theory, and relatively little timecontextualizing

Conference Session

Microprocessor, Microcontrollers, and Embedded Systems Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Yuhong Zhang, Texas Southern University; Fangyang Shen, New York City College of Technology (CUNY)

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Electrical and Computer

, Manufacturing Engi-neering or Mechatronics Engineering program, students most likely only take one Microcontrol-lers (or Microprocessors) course. Then, teaching non-ECE students from the architecture of amicrocontroller to broad applications in both low-level and high-level programming languagescan be very challenging. In this paper, we present a unique approach that has been applied in theMicrocontrollers course in the past few years. We have limited the content for the exercises in alow-level language, i.e. assembly language, in (1) understanding how the machine code works,(2) comprehending the flow of control for a high-level language in a real-time system, e.g. thetime delay is generated by multiple loops, the assembly language is used to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Diversity and Multicultural Influences in the First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Cristina Jimenez-Useche, School of Engineering Education, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Stephen R Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

. Page 26.1177.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Multicultural dynamics in First-Year Engineering teams in the U.S.INTRODUCTION In the last decade, U.S. universities have experienced a significant increase in the number ofinternational students. As reported by the Institute of International Education, the number ofinternational students studying in the U.S. has grown by 40% from 2002/03 academic year to2012/13 academic year 1. Business/Management and Engineering are the most popular fields ofstudy among international students, with an average population of 22% and 19% respectively 1.In some institutions, such as Purdue University, the population of international students in theFirst-Year

Conference Session

Statics and Finite Element Analysis

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francesca G. Polo, Purdue University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

strategies. They outlinedteaching methods that can be integrated into a curriculum to teach the complex cognitive skillsthat experts employ when they apply knowledge to perform complex and or realistic tasks(Collins et. al.1, p. 4). This set of methods merges the traditional model of apprenticeship withthe concepts of situated learning and legitimate peripheral participation of Lave and Wenger. 2 Page 26.1687.2

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/City University of New York

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

. Multiple regression analysis shows that a subset of conceptualassessments consisting of repetition, classes, assignment operations and Java syntax is sufficientto predict students’ ability to write viable programs (r2 = 0.78).In conclusion: 1) Adequate average performance in programming concepts is necessary but notsufficient for students to write viable computer programs; 2) Adequate performance in allindividual conceptual categories, and not just adequate average performance, is necessary to beable to write viable computer programs; 3) Given the correlations between performance indifferent conceptual categories, a subset of conceptual assessments consisting of repetition,classes, assignment operations and Java syntax is sufficient to predict

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bushra Tawfiq Chowdhury, Virginia Tech; Sam Blanchard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirk W Cameron; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Computing & Information Technology

extremely abstract topic that requires deep conceptual knowledge.Devices used for parallel computing are often “black boxes” in which the only indication oftransmission is through limited external cues (i.e. flashing LED lights or the hum of the system).In the project discussed in this paper we postulated that if we can provide those who are new tothe idea of parallel computing a visual and embodied experience, they would find it easier tocomprehend the concept. To translate this idea into a designed object, a kinetic computingsculpture comprising of a functional cluster of Raspberry Pi computers (figure1.) has been builtby an interdisciplinary group of researchers.Figure 1. Kinetic sculpture (prototype version consisting 30 Raspberry pi computers

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Hands-on Projects and Spatial Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Nooshin Nassr P.E., University of Oklahoma; Dan Thomas Carlton, University of Oklahoma, College of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

between differentSTEM disciplines and working professionals. 1. Background Spatial thinking refers to the ability to create and hold an object in the mind’s eye andmanipulate that object through cuts, rotations, etc. The underlying principles allow for spatialthinking to be utilized in solving problems that may not necessarily refer to an object. As long asone can build an accurate representation of the model problem, it can be manipulated to lead to asolution. While this can easily be seen working for macro physical objects or micro double helixpatterns, it can just as well be used in fields varying from military strategy to aviation [1].Theveracity that spatial thinking is paramount in STEM fields is almost self-evident. For the

Conference Session

Microcontrollers, Programming, and Data Acquisition

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Jeff Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

of these systems as shown in Figure 1.Mechanical systems may include thermal or fluid systems, solid mechanics, dynamics andvibrations. Electronic systems may include sensors, actuators, power systems, andcommunication systems. Control methodologies including digital logic, state machines, andfeedback control theory may be used to direct device actions. Computer systems may includeboth the use of computers in the design phase and the integration of microprocessors into thefinal product. The study of mechatronics is, by nature, interdisciplinary.   Figure 1. The interdisciplinary nature of Mechatronics.11Integrated mechatronic design seeks to use a

Conference Session

Using Technology and Research-based Instructional Practices in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Sarah E. Stabenfeldt, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

course integrates lecture topics with experimentaldesign, data collection and interpretation, and scientific presentation and expands on conceptsfrom other required courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics. The four laboratorycomponents focus on 1) the structure and function of poly (methyl methacrylate) commonly usedas bone cement, 2) the structure and function of alginate hydrogels commonly used for drugdelivery, 3) metal toxicity using brine shrimp as model system with applications to medicaldevice toxicity, and 4) cell adhesion with respect to different surfaces to explore in vivo reactionsto biomaterials. Each of the four individual lab components lasted for two to three weeks.During the first week, a brief introductory lecture (~10

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava, University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

andsupport. We envision that our research findings on what helps and hinders the transfer processcan be used to 1) make improvements and revisions to existing policy, and 2) serve as a guide forstates and institutions seeking to adopt new policies that promote upward transfer in engineering.Background & ObjectivesFor decades, there has been a strong demand for STEM professionals in the U.S. workforce.Based on national rhetoric, it is clear that the demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldswill continue to be on the upswing for many years to come. To meet both current and futureworkforce needs, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology projects thatthat the United States will need to produce an additional 1 million STEM

Conference Session

Classroom Practice III: Student-Centered Instruction

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Sanchez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Peter Bermel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Analysis and Optimization: An Exploratory Study (Evidence-based Practice)Background and MotivationThere is a long-standing interest and focus in educational research on electricity-related concepts, due totwo essential reasons: (a) electricity is one of the central areas of science, technology, and engineeringcurricula at all levels of education, and (b) its concepts are particularly difficult to teach and learn becausethey are abstract and complex 1. Therefore, both educators and students face several challengesthroughout the learning process 2. Students often develop their own conceptions of electricity, which maybe in conflict with the formal science perspectives 3. When these students’ interpretations of

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex H. Wong, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Students have to learn how to integrate themotion control and sensing capability so that the robot can estimate the surrounding environmentand avoid bumping into any obstacle while moving around, as well as collecting and processingthe information about its ambient environment. Furthermore, students have to learn how to setthe light sensor so the robot can tell whether the light is on or not. Finally, the communicationabout how to send back the sensed information which is readable is another task for students tofigure out. In this case students will learn Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication protocols. Theproject is based on LEGO Mindstorms Kit for its flexibility and scalability [1]. This unit does notend here. Students should augment this project

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gina C Adam, National Institute of Microtechnologies, Romania

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

conceptualunderstanding in Heat Transfer12, 13 as well as in Dynamics14. The term “inquiry” has been usedto describe a number of teaching activities and has been used extensively in science education.The NRC15 identifies five critical features of inquiry that extend across all K-12 levels:1. Learners are engaged by scientifically oriented questions.2. Learners give priority to evidence, which allows them to develop and evaluate explanations that address scientifically oriented questions.3. Learners formulate explanations from evidence to address scientifically oriented questions.4. Learners evaluate their explanations in light of alternative explanations, particularly those reflecting scientific understanding.5. Learners communicate and justify their

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Ruth A Childs, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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Women in Engineering

disciplines, the typical engineering skill set, and self-evaluation against this skill set partially explain the under-representation and non-uniformdiscipline subscription. This focus of this work, which is the first stage of this multi-stageproject, was to design and validate a survey tool to test our hypothesis.IntroductionFemales are severely underrepresented within the engineering profession both in Canada and inthe United States [1-3]. Unfortunately, since females are also underrepresented in engineeringeducation programs [4, 5] (see Figures 1 and 2), the professional underrepresentation is likely tocontinue in the near future. Even worse, after decades of programs focusing on increasing femaleenrollment, we are actually seeing a decrease in

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; Di Ma, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Computing & Information Technology

, access control, and secure protocols. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Mobile Computing and Security Laboratory Development with Flip TeachingAbstract Android has reached over 1 million devices and occupies 85% of the market in 2014, according to a recent market report. Due to many advantages of the Android platform, such as open source, Google support, advanced software programmable framework in popular programming language Java, Android has been and will remain as the most popular mobile device operating system in market. Due to large popularity of user markets, research study of mobile computing is raising to a challenge level. In

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy, Engineering Science, Careers, and Technical Pathways

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University - Northridge; Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University - Northridge; George Youssef, San Diego State University; Peter L. Bishay, California State University - Northridge

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

both careerpathways.IntroductionAccording to The National Career Pathways Network, a career pathway is defined as, “ … acoherent, articulated sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, commencingin the ninth grade and leading to an associate's degree, baccalaureate degree and beyond, anindustry recognized certificate, and/or licensure.”1 Thus, Career Pathways are developed,implemented, and maintained in partnership among secondary and postsecondary educationalinstitutions in addition to local industries and community-based workforce development centers.The inclusion of industries and their lobbyists is motivated by a skills gap that exists betweennew graduates and the practice of a profession, which was highlighted in recent

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Chen, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Carolina; Ramin Madarshahian, University of South Carolina; Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Gabriel Terejanu, University of South Carolina

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

* 1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering 2 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of South Carolina, Columbia SCIntroductionArguably, the post secondary educational system is currently going through a major transition.On one end, the demand on Universities and colleges is growing while budgets are beingreduced1. On the other hand, open access initiatives are making available a considerable amountof material to students and instructors2,3. This translates to higher demands on instructors withlimited resources. This is of particular importance in a time when the cost of higher educationhas risen much faster than the average

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Experiential Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

, waterproofing, and appearance. Student groups exploitedcomputational tools for their design by creating an engineering drawing in Creo Parametric forvisualization and by developing equations and an expected performance plot in MicrosoftEXCEL for analyzing their system. Finally, they were able to build and demonstrate theirplatforms using course purchased construction materials which included: poster board, shippingtape, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and a handful of other similar products. Some positive traitsof the project include: (1) The modelling equations are simple and do not require physics or calculus knowledge to design the system, so they are appropriate for first-semester students. However, finding a solution to the project is

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, University of Alaska Anchorage; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric D. Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

having mainstream impact in various manufacturing dimensions. Renewable energy, which is estimated tohave provided around 19% of global energy consumption in 2012, has created a globalinvestment trend by drawing in around 249.4 billion USD in 2013 1. With a rapid growth inUnited States clean energy economy, it is deemed vital for emerging young workforce to beknowledgeable and well trained in the field of green energy & sustainable manufacturing. Toaddress this, United States department of labor (DOL) has provided approximately 2 billion USDin funding to community colleges to train emerging workforce in energy and manufacturing 2. Itis also to be noted that global investment in clean energy industries is expected to grow from 200billion USD

Conference Session

Integrating Social Justice in Engineering Science Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Johnson, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Deborath Silva, Colorado School of Mines; Justin Stephen Fantasky, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

they are designed to serve, locally and globally. Thus, engineers must developcritical thinking skills concerning the broader social impacts of their activities and anunderstanding of social justice implications. Since many engineers end their formal educationafter a bachelor’s degree, such skills should be cultivated as early as possible, preferably inundergraduate education.Social justice in engineering relates to the recognition and consideration of the impacts of Page 26.1378.2engineering decisions on a broad range of communities. Elements that are commonly referencedas contributing to social justice are displayed in Figure 1. As a concept

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robert Alan Hirsh, Cooper University Hospital; Sameer Sood, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine

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Biomedical

Page 26.1762.2Scholars spent two weeks immersed at Cooper University Hospital, where they shadowed onrounds on medical and surgical floors and in Intensive Care Units; participated in discussionswith doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital staff, secretaries, and patients; attended Grand Rounds;and were present in Operating Rooms and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Scholarsfollowed a three-step process: 1) observe clinical processes, 2) identify problems associated withthat process, and 3) formulate a need statement. Each Scholar maintained an “innovationnotebook” to ensure that observations were accurately captured.5 For a few hours at the end ofeach week, engineering and clinical faculty met with the Scholars to discuss their

Conference Session

STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Jannette McFalls-Brown, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Danielle Grimes, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

do know that theseprograms can encourage students to enroll in engineering, the lasting impact of these programson engineering students is less clear. With this research, we provide some clarity by examiningbackground factors of retained aerospace engineering students.The goal of this mixed-methods investigation is to identify the factors that increase studentsuccess in engineering in order to inform future programs and curricula. Research questionsguiding this study include: 1) How do retained aerospace engineers describe the impact ofparticipation in a pre-engineering program on university major choice? and 2) Whichbackground factors affect student retention and success in Aerospace Engineering students? Wesurveyed sophomore and senior

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cary Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

students and collecting survey data from multiple institutions.IntroductionWriting is an important skill for engineers, but it is not necessarily thought about or taught as an“engineering skill.” Because of this, and despite ABET accreditation criteria directly related towriting,1 the inclusion of writing in engineering programs varies widely from program toprogram and course to course. While writing in engineering practice varies in scope frominformal emails and memos to large scope reports and proposals, writing in engineering coursesis often limited to formal laboratory or project reports, if it is included at all. This often causes adisconnect, leaving engineering graduates lacking in writing knowledge and skills, including asrelated to

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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ASEE Diversity Committee

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Educational Research and Methods

participation and recognition withinthat social sphere37. Based on prior work in science education and a symbolic interactionismapproach to understanding engineering role identity, the construct of identity, in our framework,is based on three measurable dimensions of students’ beliefs about theirperformance/competence, the recognition they receive from others, and their interest inengineering. These are not the only identities that an individual may hold, but they capture astudents’ subject related identity within engineering. A representation of this framework can befound in Figure 1.Recognition plays a significant part in identity development and has more recently become afocus in science identity research. A student’s perception of how others view