Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Deborah S. Munro, University of Portland; Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet these stated needs.The distinguishing feature of many professional engineers is the way they think about the designprocess. Engineering educators have considered the best ways to teach design for many years torefine the education process. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is often considered one of the bestmethods for exposing students to the design process [1].Dym et al. provide assessment data on the use of PBL in introductory classes and also in a globalcontext [2]. Others evaluated PBL in the comparison of engineering and other education fields[3]. Orhun

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

experience descriptors: 1. Exceptionally good experience: “Irealized that I myself am on the path to being a pioneer,” 2. Good experience: “This projectreally confirmed that I enjoy the work I do,” 3. Mundane experience: " I didn't feel that I was abig part of the research,” and 4. Disappointing experience: "I wouldn't say I learned somethingsignificant during this study.” Most participants had a good experience, but insight from theother three experience descriptors give valuable perspective into the varied experiences. Thisanalysis is helpful to both graduate students interested in research and professional development(i.e. blended) experiences, and educators creating blended experiences in that it demonstratesthat a common blended experience can

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

surveyscollected at the mid- and end-of-semester points to allow for both qualitative and quantitativerepresentation of their opinions. Implications and transferability of our findings and lessonslearned to other courses or programs in the field will be discussed.IntroductionThe globalization, knowledge economy, and rapid technology evolution of today threaten thecomplacency of narrow professional fields. In today’s world, for business and even nations tostay competitive, engineers need to adapt quickly to the change and be first to advance [1, 2, 3].Baccalaureate engineering education often struggles to keep up with this change. According toHewlett Packard’s estimations, technical knowledge and skills gained at school are outdated asearly as 18 months

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elissa T. Morris, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education

outside of the scope of this work.History of engineering education and the role of designEngineering education is continually evolving. The purpose of formal engineering education inthe United States, at its inception in the early 1800s, was to promote “the application of scienceto the common purposes of life” 1. Engineering educators in the 1800s were merely practitionersand relied on their professional, hands-on experience to train their students. Interestingly,engineering was not viewed as an esteemed academic endeavor at the time. The Homestead Act,the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Morrill Land Grant Act led to rapideconomic development in the late 1800s, and the amount of engineering schools significantlyincreased

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

present the development of our educational DCmicrogrid platform which includes popular renewable energy sources and hybrid storagesystems. This lab-scale platform provided an educational environment for senior students andgraduate students to take part in laboratory experiments and to understand and develop new ideasfor DC power system applications. I. Introduction Power system planning and its design are the major challenges of the future power system [1]-[3]. Recently, DC microgrid and hybrid DC power systems have gained a lot of popularity andinterest. The importance of the DC power system is not only because of the fact that most of therenewable energy sources such as solar and fuel cell have a DC output but also becauseimplementation

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moises Hinojosa-Rivera, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Martin Edgar Reyes-Melo, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; José Alejandro Cazares, Teacher

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Diversity

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Materials

four basic elements ofMaterials Science and Engineering: (1) The structure of materials from the atomic to themacroscopic scales, (2) the relevant properties of the different types of materials, (3) thedifferent synthesis and processing methods, and (4) the performance of materials in components,structures, machines and products, with special emphasis at understanding the relationshipsamong these elements. Besides, the creation of the ME program expanded the originalmetallurgically oriented curriculum to cover the fields of Ceramics, Polymers and Composites,though in the first years it maintained a very strong emphasis on metallurgy.One of the reasons to expand our program from Metallurgy to Materials Science was thatmetallurgical programs

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy

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Computing & Information Technology

-based course, multiple-projectis intended to be designed to train the following research skills of students: (1) knowing currentwork in field, (2) recognizing research problems, (3) critical thinking, (4) problem-resolving, (5)research methods, (6) critical reviewing, and (7) documenting and reporting.2. The On-going Multiple-project-based PedagogyThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in our school offers track concentration onthe Robotics and Mechatronics program. A variety of practical research and development projectsare crucial features of the Robotics and Mechatronics program. Therefore, ComputationalIntelligence course with on-going practical R&D project is a great opportunity for students toenhance their research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan Kenny Feister, Purdue University; David Torres, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

individual activity, while individual activityreinforces these structures and shapes them over time. Network analysis provides a concretevisualization of this relationship, showing the relational patterns of individuals to both identifylocal structural properties and utilize these properties to help predict and explain changes in thenetwork structure9.Research DesignOur study, guided by the four research questions stated earlier, contributes to our understandingof “everyday ethics” and ethical decision-making in project teams by looking at what happens inpractice during engineering design, in an undergraduate context, and with explicit attention paidto the team communicative process. The expected outcomes are as follows: 1. Findings on how

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amanda S. Parker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

workflow process has its origins in manufacturing,when flow charting enabled engineers to follow the measured or monitored variables. It now isalso applied to business processes when complex activities or plans involve decision-making, Page 26.203.4infrastructure and human tasks36.Using flow chart software, a detailed profile can illuminate the scale, scope and decisions of anorganization’s diversity actions37. A simple workflow process is typically linear, without muchbranching into other process avenues. As shown in Figure 1, a basic, general workflow processdiagram shows an action or intervention designed to meet stated goals and which follows

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University; Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Learning (SBL) techniques have been used in variety of disciplines, most notably in architecture and fine arts. Engineering students often do this in informal settings (e.g., study groups) but rarely do so in a formal classroom setting. The critiquing activity is the strength of the learning activities in studio-based learning as it requires students to be actively engaged and encouraging with other students as they explain (teach) the material. This exercise in teaching and explaining the materials thus strengthens their understanding of the concepts. The critiquing activity also exercises higher levels of learning, as defined by Bloom’s taxonomy, requiring not only factual knowledge but conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive knowledge. 1 Over

Conference Session

Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Ben Perry Dillard III; Hope Epps Rivers, SC Technical College System

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Two Year College Division

distributed to the technical and community colleges across the state. Her 20- years of higher education experience provide a wealth of knowledge to draw from for a host of state-wide initiatives. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 CA2VES, an NSF Regional Center, Enhancing the Talent Pipeline to Support the Advanced Manufacturing IndustryIntroduction The Ready to Work: Job-Driven Training and American Opportunity report identifiedthree major problems in our employment and education system: (1) Employers can’t findenough skilled workers to hire for in-demand jobs they must fill to grow their businesses; (2)Education and training programs need better information on

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Dunkel, University of Idaho; Ryan A Oliver, BP; Tao Xing P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Dev S. Shrestha, University of Idaho, Moscow; Russell Scott Smith, University of Idaho Energy Plant

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

as enticing to prospective freshmen, transfer students, engineeringunderclassmen, and project sponsors. Historically, the capstone program has focused on productrealization, emphasizing application of design and manufacturing skills in response to clientneeds [11]. This paper explores the feasibility of housing energy conservation projects withinour capstone course model, even though the final product is detailed design documentation ratherthan finished hardware. A typical schedule of course activities is laid out in Tables 1 and 2. Page 26.357.3Table 1. Overview of 1st Semester in Capstone SequenceWeek Formal Advisor

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Louise Marianne de Matos Brasil, Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

at their facility.Such applied engineering internships are of great value to the student and to industry, so adiscussion of the lessons learned are provided by the undergraduate engineering student herself,along with a commentary of both the academic and applied engineering knowledge gained bysuch internships are also presented. This information will be of interest to engineering faculty atother colleges and universities who might wish to successfully pursue other internshipopportunities for their engineering students in other areas of interest.1) Introduction:This work reviews efforts undertaken with funding from a State of Michigan Energy OfficeStudent Internship grant. The student internship efforts describe here capitalizes on

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Myron L. Stevenson, North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

total workforce, but held 71% of STEM jobs.Asians held 15% of the STEM jobs compared with 6% of all jobs. African Americans held 6% ofSTEM-related jobs, Native American held 0.4% of STEM jobs, and those of “Some Other Race” held 1% of STEM jobs, while representing 27% of all jobs”[1]. According to 2013 data from the Computer Research Association, 4.5% of all new computer science or computer engineering degree holders were African American, and 6.5% were Hispanic. Between 2009 and 2013, the number of ethnic minority engineering graduates increased by 12.3%, compared to increases of 22.75% and 19.72% for White and Asian graduates. North Carolina has a number of nationally and internationally recognized universities producing STEM graduates

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

theywould be able to analyze the broader picture, identify the actual problem, develop a solution,design and implement a software program for that solution. Students are to use structured formsin dividing the solution into distinct and coherent functions with data exchanged via parameters.Those actions are straight forward in both C and MATLAB. However, MATLAB allowsmultiple result to be passed back directly whereas one has to use data pointers (arrays) in C topass back multiple values.Table 1 below lists the course topics and objectives while stating whether MATLAB wasdiscussed with regard to that topic or not. Whenever MATLAB was contrasted, its usage inwriting code was assessed (in most cases) in a homework, a quiz, or in an exam to a lesser

Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilei Huang, South Dakota State University

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Construction

, to have BIM fully implemented in CMcurricula, many challenges still exist within the CM programs, the academia, and the AECindustry. Most of the challenges are from the faculty, students, and resources of CM programs:1. Lack of available faculty to teach BIM5, 16, 35. Due to the high demand of BIM experts in the AEC industry, CM programs may not be able to hire competent new faculty who have been specifically and extensively trained with BIM in their education or industry experience. To many current CM faculty and particularly senior faculty, BIM is a new technology that requires a large amount of time to get familiar and then proficient. It takes even more faculty time to make curriculum changes to incorporate BIM components5. For

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S Ziker, SRI International; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Philip Puthumana, Verizon Foundation

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

increased interest in STEM content and STEM careers, aswell as increased interest in attending college. Our research question for investigating thishypothesis is: To what extent does participation in the MMM Program increase students’ interestin STEM content, STEM careers, and college attendance? The theoretical perspectives thatundergird the MMM program design include experiential learning theory8, mentorship throughethnically matched mentors9,10 and developing 21st Century skills11,12 such as creativity andtechnology proficiency (Figure 1).Experiential Learning Theory, posited by Kolb (1984), has five phases: 1) Experience – do theactivity, 2) Share – reactions and observations in a social context, 3) Process – analyze andreflect upon what

Conference Session

MVCC Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob C Bruhl, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus, U.S. Military Academy; Paul M Moody P.E., U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

affectivedevelopmental domains is considered with respect to educating and inspiring our future civilengineers. Assessment data demonstrated that the students achieved the program outcomes byengaging a challenging engineering problem which was influenced by a variety of non-technicalissues. As a result of this educational experience, the students were confident with their abilitiesto deal with problems they will likely face in the future. 1 IntroductionThe mission of the United States Military Academy (USMA) has evolved since the institution’sinception in 1802:1 To educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

printers resulted from an increase in classes wanting toparticipate during the third year of the 3D printing in the classroom program. This requiredsupporting approximately 150 students and 29 student bridge designs. Having only one fullyfunctional printer to complete all the loads became unreasonable as each successful print modelcould require approximately four to five hours to print. This workload gave us the experience togenerate requirements moving forward with the pilot. The requirements were the following. The3D print system must: 1) be able to produce a high volume of 3D printed models, 2) provide astreamlined process for student project submission and 3) train students on 3D design using simpletools.A proposal was submitted in order to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

assessment of competencies in engineering students is always a challengefor higher education institutions. To develop and assess multiple skills through one learningstrategy is even a greater challenge. In a changing society shaped by the availability ofinformation resources on the internet, higher education institutions are seeking disruptiveteaching and learning mechanisms that satisfy students’ knowledge requirements, workforceskills requirements, and the requirements of accreditation systems.ABET criterion 3 (i.e., student outcomes) has established a set of engineering outcomes thatevery student should attain at the end of an engineering undergraduate program.1 Theseoutcomes can be divided into two categories, “hard skills” associated mainly

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, enhancing, and modularizing modules, identified by a gap analysis performed byfocus groups comprised of industry and academic partners. The course delivery plan was used todrive activities related to developing content delivery strategies. An evaluation and assessmentplan was used to drive activities related to periodically evaluating student learning and assessingthe project. And finally a course dissemination plan is being used to drive activities related todisseminating course modules and assessment reports. Active learning tools have beendisseminated through a workshop and other means to universities and industry partners.1 Project IntroductionWith almost half of the world’s population (3.4 billion) relying on the internet, it has becomenearly

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Todd M. Fernandez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Austin Spencer Bohlin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering, innovations are often viewed in terms of threecharacteristics of the solution: (1) it is different than prior solutions, (2) it is valued by a group,and (3) it is implemented13.The above definitions provide a baseline for investigations surrounding what innovation is, butoffer little insight into the inner workings of student innovation projects. Preliminaryinvestigations reveal that students may differ from instructors in the way they characterize thegoals of, experience of, and competencies necessary to complete innovation projects7,14. Theseinvestigations suggests that above all else, engineering students view innovation as a jointopportunity to learn new innovation and technical competencies while also contributing toengineering

Conference Session

Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Educational Research and Methods

surrounding the assessment tool.IntroductionIncreasing the number of Americans who graduate with a degree in science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) is of compelling national interest as the world is becomingmore technologically-dependent.1 As society changes there is a continual need for new devices,tools, and services. Therefore, what is represented as “technology” constantly changes. Theunderlying meaning of technology is fairly stable, but the term is employed differently acrosscontext and application. In society, a variety of technologies are used to provide people withthings like food, healthcare, shelter, transportation, and entertainment. In educational settings,computers and other information technologies help individuals

Conference Session

Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Williams, TUDublin, Ireland; Shannon Chance, University College London

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

, especially in areas like engineering and technology. Education had beendenied to most citizens for decades; data from the 1950s show that, at that time, around42% of the Portuguese population was illiterate (the percentage among women was evenhigher), and only 0.04% of the Portuguese population had completed a university degree[1].A broadening of access to higher education has occurred over the past 50 years, fueledby the creation of new universities and a complementary network of polytechnicinstitutes dispersed across the country, particularly in rural areas. By 2020, 33% ofwomen in Portugal had post-secondary/higher education degrees, compared to 28% ofmen.Although more young women than men have entered higher education in Portugal since1990 [2

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Zhang, Zhejiang University

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

limited attention given to teaching-focused UIC inexisting studies and shift the research focus from successful implementation to thesustainability of such collaborations, offering both theoretical and practical insights into UICresearch and contributing to the enhancement of engineering students’ practical skills.Keywords: University-Industry Collaboration, Teaching-focused Collaboration,Sustainability, Engineering Education1 IntroductionIn the context of the transformation of the knowledge production model [1], universities areincreasingly expected to fulfill a “third mission” beyond research and teaching—establishinglinks with knowledge users and facilitating technology transfer. Achieving this mission ischallenging for universities alone

Conference Session

Student Services & Supports

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Erin Kennedy Duhon, US Military Academy Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Glavin, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

performance. The findings will help refine future course and lesson designs,ensuring that such efforts provide meaningful value across diverse learner populations.IntroductionAt every level of education, one characteristic of a masterful teacher is the ability to keep thematerial engaging, promoting learning, and maintaining engagement. Joseph Lowman states that“college classrooms are fundamentally dramatic arenas in which the teacher is the focal point,like the actor or orator on stage.” [1] Few experienced educators will deny this statement,striving to prepare activities and master material such that each lesson is impactful andeducational. That said, the actor is not the only consideration in a masterful performance; abeautiful setting, and

Conference Session

Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

%. Similarly,in the United States, women made up only 27% of the STEM workforce [1]. This disparityhighlights the urgency of fostering early interest and sustained engagement in STEM among younggirls, particularly through initiatives that emphasize hands-on learning and mentorshipopportunities. Moreover, women are vastly underrepresented specifically in engineering andcomputer science sectors. Percentage of newly licensed professional engineers who are women is20.2% nationally in Canada in 2023 [2]. The 30 by 30 initiative, conceived by the Association ofProfessional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and adopted by Engineers Canada in 2010,aims to increase the number of women engineers in the workforce to 30% by 2030 [3]. Specialefforts are to be

Conference Session

ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Pulgar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Francisco Zelaya-Arrazabal, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Sebastian N Martinez Lizana, IEEE Educational Activities

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

—Career Advancement, Mentorship, Inspiration, and Opportunities: A STEMK-12 Outreach Initiative.1. IntroductionHispanic Americans (HA) are the largest ethnic group in the United States. In 2022, nearly 64million HA lived in the U.S., representing approximately 19% of the population. Notably, thispopulation is not evenly distributed across states; about 60% reside in California, Texas, andNew Mexico. Tennessee ranks as the 26th state in terms of HA population. As of 2022, 413,000HA lived in Tennessee, accounting for about 6% of the state's population. Regarding post-secondary education nationwide, 19.1% of HA aged 25 or older have earned a bachelor’s degreeor higher, compared to the national rate of 34.1%. In Fall 2021, 55.8% of all HA

Conference Session

Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Distinguished Teaching Award, and Excellence in Mentoring and Public Service awards; and is the 2024 ASEE Chair-Elect of the Chemical Engineering Division.Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Community Building in Chemical EngineeringCommon First-Year Engineering Program:At the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) for over twenty years, all first-year engineering studentspursue a common academic program consisting of mathematics, chemistry, physics,humanities/social science electives, and two specially designed first year engineering courses[1].These courses were further refined ten years ago to provide each student with an overview of thefields and

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

clearto the students, the student’s role in learning is recognized, and students have the agency toengage in the course material in ways that respect their identities (Holmes et al., 2023). Eventhough equitable and effective teaching depends on changes to the larger higher educationsystem, instructors play a crucial role in serving their students. The framework consists of sevenprinciples: (1) students need opportunities to engage in disciplinary learning actively, (2) toconnect to and leverage students’ diverse interests and goals, prior knowledge and experiencesenhance learning, (3) STEM learning involves affective and social dimensions, (4) identity andsense of belonging shape STEM learning, (5) multiple forms of data can provide evidence