Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Broadening Methodological Impacts

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Vegas Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Isabel Anne Boyd, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the value of contributing to an interdisciplinaryresearch team that is outside of the students’ core discipline.Engineering Education marries multiple disciplines, resulting in an inherently interdisciplinaryfield [1]. While literature demonstrates the benefits of interdisciplinary research teams, includingrobust diversity of thought and enhanced potential solutions [1], [2], there can also be challenges.Research teams in engineering education must work across disciplinary backgrounds to solvecomplex problems, and individuals on these teams contribute different technical knowledge andapproaches to problem solving. Collaborations between scholars from varying disciplines withdifferent research approaches and methodologies can result in delays

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget L. Maher, University of Michigan Marsal School of Education

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

opportunities for all students requires an extremely high level of professionalskill and judgment from teachers [1], [2], [3]. Fragmentation in teacher education, fieldexperiences, and university learning is common for future teachers learning professional practice[4]. Broader systemic issues of educational inequity disproportionately exclude students fromminoritized backgrounds from high-quality STEM learning environments [2], [5]. This demandfor rigorous and rich STEM teaching is occurring while teachers, teaching, and teacher educationhave come under intense scrutiny, thus providing a moment of opportunity for dramatic re-envisioning of how we support practicing teachers and the education of the next generation ofSTEM teachers. In this paper, we

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. 1 2. Introduction:The landscape of engineering education is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the needfor approaches that prioritize active engagement, critical thinking, and practical application ofknowledge. Traditional lecture-based instruction, while foundational, often limits opportunities forstudents to actively participate in the learning process, leading to gaps in conceptual understandingand retention. In response, innovative pedagogies such as the flipped classroom, project-basedlearning (PBL), Kolb Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) and peer learning have emerged, eachoffering unique advantages in fostering student-centered learning.The flipped classroom model emphasizes pre

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Cheryl T Gomillion, University of Georgia

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #48187research interests are in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Specifically, the work of herresearch group focuses on three general areas: (1) design and evaluation of biomaterials for therapeuticpurposes; (2) application of materials for engineering tissue systems; and (3) advanced engineeringstrategies for developing in vitro models and culture systems. Dr. Gomillion is committed to the integrationof her biomedical interests with education research endeavors, with a specific focus on evaluating classroominnovations for improving biomedical engineering student learning and exploring factors that facilitatesuccess for diverse graduate students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

messages for people like themselves.Keywords: Design-Based research; Multilingual/Multidialectal Learning, Engineeringcommunication, Pre-college, Climate technology designIntroduction Across geographies and time, young people have been active participants in vocalizingcomplex global challenges that impact their communities [1] and [2]. From youth civil rightsactivists in the Southern United States in the 1950s and 60s leaving school during the school dayto protest racial injustices [3] to Greta Thunberg sounding the alarm and engaging in civildisobedience to raise awareness about climate change [4] and [5]. Although youth have beenhistorically active and are sometimes taught climate science and engineering in schools whileexperiencing

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Alexander Bascou, University of Pittsburgh; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

then systematically classified in accordance with the six most prevalent themesencountered throughout the literature. The six themes are 1) substantiating the general benefits ofeducational robotics, 2) learning by design and knowledge transfer, 3) social/cultural basedmotivation, 4) creativity based motivation, 5) increasing diversity in STEM, and 6) professional,curricular, and pedagogical development. Articles containing characteristics of multiple themeswere, however, not uncommon. In such cases, the theme that appeared most prominently waschosen as means for classification. After assigning each article to a theme, we selectedrepresentative studies for each theme and proceeded to summarize and discuss the selectedstudies under their

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Lauren D. Thomas, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Richard Brown Bankhead III, Highline Community College; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Kristine R. Csavina, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Douglas Karl Faust, Seattle Central College; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Ken Yasuhara, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

proposition that one way to help educators be more reflective is to give them anopportunity to discuss (or be interviewed about) an activity they do with students. To addressthis proposition, we use a “multiple perspectives methodology” featuring essays from seveneducators about their experiences of being interviewed about a reflection activity they have donewith students. The educators’ essays suggest that the interviews were experienced as(1) a reflection opportunity, (2) a chance to reflect on the activity that was the focus of theinterview, (3) a chance to reflect on reflection as an educational activity, and (4) a chance tobridge reflection and other points of personal interest. The results presented in this paper providea basis for suggesting

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vani Gaddam, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

competition [1] which helps studentsdevelop a new business concept and structure it for the competition held every Spring Semester.First held in Spring 2015, TTU Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competitionencourages and supports student entrepreneurship at TTUy. Contestants form teams focusedaround an innovative business idea, validate their business ideas with lean concepts, write abusiness plan, and pitch their idea to a panel of judges for a chance to win thousands of dollars inawards. TTU supports contestants by providing fun events, workshops, groups of like-mindedpeople, a cutting edge makers space, virtual reality technologies, for-credit classes, and awardsfrom sponsors and industry partners.The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Practices in K-12 Engineering Education Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Skot Wiedmann, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

electronics. The evening concluded with some demonstrations and exploration as thelast few people got everything working. The whole process was completed in around 2 hourswith minimal facilities and setup even for large groups.Fig. 1 Workshop promotional posterPromotionBy contextualizing unknown material in a known framework, learners can gain access andapproach the material with confidence. Furthermore, the framework has the potential to be aninspiration when it connects with a person’s wider experiences and interests. In particular, musicand sound making were given more weight than skill building. Instead of offering a how-to-solder session, the promotional materials invited participants to build their own touch synthesizer(fig.1). The language

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice I: Pedagogical Perspectives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

enrolledincluding 6 engineering majors, 1 technology major, 4 political science majors, 1 communicationmajor, 3 mathematics majors, and 10 business majors. In order to ensure that research projectswere diversified, the students selected groups using a fantasy sports-style draft. The studentsdrew out of a cup slips of paper with the numbers 1-25 written on them. The numbers 1-6 werecaptains of the draft and responsible for picking the other members of the team. Teams wereconstrained in that each team was required to have an engineering major and at least one majorfrom the College of Business. The captains took turns picking their next team member until theentire roster was filled with 5 teams of 4 and one team of 5 students.Choice ActivitiesIn addition to

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Raymond Floyd

Advisory Boardin curriculum development. Why then does this problem persist? Can the problem be placed atthe door of the university, or are the expectations of industry set too high? Perhaps there is someblame to be placed on the university and industry, a problem not being adequately addressed byboth. This paper explores a number of possible causes behind the problem, and suggests changesthat could help move toward a long-term correction.IntroductionA number of years ago, I wrote an article for the Professional Communications Societynewsletter. The title of the article was “...but Johnny can’t write!” (1). The article looked at aproblem experienced by undergraduate engineers entering their new careers in industry. Simplyput, they couldn’t write

Conference Session

Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Bracey, Temple University College of Engineering; Gregory D Jones Jr, Temple University; Nadif Bracey, Morgan State University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

minority undergraduates who do not have those favorableexperiences may face challenges with the coursework and navigating the culture ofengineering institutions.This is critically important given the fact that colleges of engineering are professionalschools with operating cultures that are traditionally rigid with very prescriptivepathways to attain the degree. This study posits that the integration of cognitive andnon-cognitive factors can most effectively quantify what works for retaining morediverse engineering students in the first two years. Of particular interest are the followingoverarching questions: (1) How would a cognitive intervention (engineering math remediation) impact underrepresented students’ progression in the

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Scott Fleming, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

Institute of Technology Amy R. Pritchett is the Davis S. Lewis Associate Professor in the Georgia Tech School of Aerospace Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Creating and Validating a Model to Support Aerospace Engineering Students’ Coordination of Knowledge about a DesignIntroductionAs a general field, design symbolizes the "conception and realisation of new things".1 However,engineering design differs from other design areas (e.g. graphic, industrial, and software design) in theenhanced complexity involved with clarifying and defining engineering products. Engineering designcan also be defined as a structured approach to developing, validating, and

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Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Renata A Revelo , University of Illinois at Chicago; Shannon K Stefl, Clemson University; Stacey D Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

’ engineering identity development, persistence, and success inengineering studies and subsequent careers. Findings related to African American student andalumni participation in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) mirror several findingsfrom the study of Latina/o students in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).Specifically, results from the two studies share three common themes. Participants describeNSBE and SHPE as 1) providing opportunities for or explicitly emphasizing the development ofprofessional and leadership skills; 2) having access to an engineering role model or becoming arole model themselves; and 3) creating a family-like support system. This paper focuses on theimplications for institutional policies and

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra Telenko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Saldana, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd Sulchek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shannon K. Yee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

educational involvement, student learning, and autonomy.1. IntroductionTraditional models of faculty time management show distinct lines drawn between the areas ofresearch and teaching. Junior faculty are tacitly advised to spend as little time on teaching aspossible. In the book “What They Didn’t Teach You in Graduate School”1, the authors echo theview of teaching and research as separate activities, “Some people want to become professors,love to teach, and believe research is a necessary evil to get their ticket punched.” Contrary to thetraditional advice given to faculty and researchers, we are increasingly seeing crossoversbetween teaching and research activities. Many faculty care deeply about the education of futureengineers, and the lines

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael Chajes P.E., University of Delaware; Lori Pollock, University of Delaware; Kevin R. Guidry; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Jeannie S. Stephens, University of Delaware

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First-Year Programs

, University of Delaware, Newark, DEIntroduction First Year Experience (FYE) engineering courses at large, research-focused universitiespresent a unique challenge from a curricular and administrative perspective. Prior researchindicates large lecture-style courses should be interdisciplinary and highly interactive, whilesimultaneously presenting enough technical and career-specific content within each engineeringdiscipline to aid or reinforce students’ choices of majors [1-5]. These course characteristics aremost effectively supported by student-centered pedagogical approaches, such as Problem BasedLearning (PBL) [7,8], where experienced faculty instructors provide some course structure withperiodic lectures and ample time for break-out

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Curricula and Pathways

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Parikh, Foothill College; Lori Silverman, Foothill College

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Educational Research and Methods

analysis.MotivationWe need more engineers and community colleges provide a pathway for additional engineeringstudents [1, 2]. Currently, there are seven million students in community colleges nationally andover two million students in public California community colleges [3, 4]. Understanding andimproving pathways to engineering via the community college route has the potential tocontribute currently untapped engineering talent to help fill the projected engineer deficit.Metrics should be established in order to assess the current rate of success and identify areas ofimprovement in community college transfer programs.Background on transfer program goalsSuccess of engineering transfer programs can be defined by how well it meets its objectives. Theauthors

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Marta A Panero, New York Institute of Technology; Nicole Simon, Nassau Community College; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Barbara Hillery, SUNY Old Westbury

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

creating and using emerging technologicalsolutions to current and future energy needs. 1I. Introduction:Need for the programThere are almost 3 million jobs in the oil and gas industry the U.S (with 7 million related jobs inmanufacturing, transportation and support to utilities and energy production)1, as well as anadditional 3 million jobs related to the sustainable energy sector2, and this number is expected toincrease dramatically over the next five years with expanded use of biofuels and shale gasexploration leading the U.S. to energy independence. Moreover, career opportunities will bedriven by clean energy technologies such as solar energy, wind

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vann Priest, Rio Hondo College; Gisela Spieler-Persad, Rio Hondo College; Ryan Taylor Bronkar, Rio Hondo College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

become self-motivated learners who can make the bestuse of the resources that are available at the college and their transfer institution.STARSS ElementsExcept for the transfer scholarship, the amount of each scholarship is determined by the numberof courses that a student enrolls during the academic year. Awards are made in four tiers: • Tier 1: $4,000 for two consecutive semesters enrolled in two transfer level STEM courses each semester during one academic year. • Tier 2: $5,000 for two consecutive semesters enrolled in three transfer level STEM courses in one semester and two during the other semester of one academic year. • Tier 3: $6,000 for two consecutive semesters enrolled in three transfer level STEM courses

Conference Session

Professional Skills development in Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Smith, University of Calgary ; Genevieve Hoffart, University of Calgary; Tom O'Neill, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

they wereasked to rate their fellow team members on the five aforementioned competencies and to indicatetheir reactions to participating in the assessment and on using the tool. The assessment wasadministered midway through the semester, at which point students had been working with theirteam for approximately two months and therefore would have knowledge of the teamworkcapabilities of their group members. Students were assured that their responses would remainanonymous.The approach used by ITP Metrics involves the distribution of 10*(k-1) points across one’s teammembers (k = number of team members; teams consisted of three or four members, meaning thedistribution was out of 20 or 30 points) for each of the five teamwork competencies

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Moorhead, New York University; Colin Hennessy Elliott, New York University; Jennifer B. Listman, New York University; Catherine E. Milne, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Education, 2016 Paper ID #15169Fellow of NYU Tandon’s Othmer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. His scholarly activities have in-cluded 3 edited books, 8 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 55 journal articles, and 126 conferencepapers. He has mentored 1 B.S., 17 M.S., and 4 Ph.D. thesis students; 31 undergraduate research studentsand 11 undergraduate senior design project teams; over 300 K-12 teachers and 100 high school studentresearchers; and 18 undergraduate GK-12 Fellows and 60 graduate GK-12 Fellows. Moreover, he di-rects K-12 education, training, mentoring, and outreach programs that enrich the STEM education of over1,500 students annually

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chengcheng Li, University of Cincinnati; Rucha Kulkarni, University of Cincinnati

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Computing & Information Technology

forstudents with strong technical background, Cyber security is not just about Technology. SocialEngineering is also a integral part of it. Many Universities are now offering Cyber securityrelated programs for non IT students as well. A program such as Masters in Cyber SecurityManagement does not require students to have extensive technical knowledge [16]. HoweverKnowledge on network and computing skills are required to start with. There are also DigitalForensic and Cyber security Certificate courses available in some Universities [17].Recommendations on PreparationCTF events should be considered like a playground where students can succeed or fail atcomputer defense without fear of consequences [1]. Students who are willing to participate inCTF

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darren C. Olson, Central Washington University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

principlesassociated with it. The most common solution forms for this contradiction are the principles"another dimension", "dynamics", "partial or excessive actions", and "blessing in disguise."While the principles are abstract, sometimes to the point of being cryptic, TRIZ resourcematerials are available that describe in plain terms the meanings of all principles, as well asprovide implementation examples. One such tool is freely available online from the organizationSolid Creativity7. The example provided in Figure 1 illustrates use of this web site to analyze theproblem outlined above.Figure 1. Screen Capture from the TRIZ40 Web Tool, Available athttp://www.triz40.com/TRIZ_GB.phpWhile TRIZ is a powerful tool for applying lateral thinking to solve design

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Makerspaces in the Library: Using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and Kits to Enhance Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Sara Gonzalez; Denise Beaubien Bennett, University of Florida; Erin Rochelle Winick, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

through continued accessto the UF library 3D printers.This paper provides a brief background of MSL’s 3D printing service and the librariescollaboration with student organizations; tips on engagement of different audiences with this newservice; and the real-world use case of middle school outreach.BackgroundThe Marston Science Library at the University of Florida has offered a 3D printing service sinceApril 2014, and published suggestions for funding and establishing a service in other libraries(including staffing, addressing environmental safety concerns, and levels of service) 1. It isimportant to note that the 3D printing service is completely open to not only all members of theuniversity, but to the general public as well. The service

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

students can test andrefine their understanding of physics topics while highlighting their creativity and ingenuity. Inthis talk, I will outline the new structure of the course and discuss the improvements in studentengagement.IntroductionModern pedagogy in physics education has shown the many advantages of a hands-on approachto the learning and retention of various student populations [1]. Novel approaches in physics forengineers, such as active learning, flipped classrooms, and just-in-time teaching havedemonstrated marked improvements over the traditional lecture system [2]. At WentworthInstitute of Technology (WIT), interactive methodologies have been fully embraced, and theinstitute as a whole is undergoing a conscious shift toward

Conference Session

Engineering Economics Teaching Tools

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shervin Zoghi, California State University, Fresno

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

able to understand. A survey by Lavelle, et al.1 displayed that fewerthan half of participants used effective educational practices (i.e. collaborative grouping) whenteaching engineering economics. By promoting a more engaging and holistic learning approach,students can have the opportunity to become better problem solvers.Accordingly, ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) has published strictcourse outcome requirements for accredited programs. It is the intent of this paper to highlightvarious methods of teaching engineering economics to students in ways that maximize learning,as well as emphasize its importance for the modern engineer. Through the vigilantimplementation of various teaching styles, experiential learning

Conference Session

Something New??? within Engineering Design Graphics Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jerimiah Gabriel Welch, Western Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

the lens of Lean Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing focuses on the elimination of workthat is not value added for the customer. Viewing courses in this manner provides opportunitiesto address the observations made above and to create better courses and outcomes for students.The focus will be on identifying wasted time and will explore some of the approaches integratedinto a Blended Learning environment for reducing non-value adding work.3.0 Lean ManufacturingThere are many permutations of lean manufacturing, so for clarity of discussion we haveoutlined some key concepts of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in Figure 1. The ToyotaProduction System is usually described as consisting of two production process pillars. Morerecently, a third

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

several key questions are answered:1. How do we best incorporate research into the undergraduate curriculum?2. Does it make a difference?3. Who is it for?4. How do we know?5. What is the evidence for the last 10 years?6. Why make the transition to project-based curriculum?Through the analysis of the data on undergraduate course research participation extracted(and summarized) from Faculty Course Assessment Report FCAR, and to no small measure,in agreement with previous research, it can be concluded that undergraduate researchapprenticeship allows students to take a project from the beginning, all the way tocompletion. These, along with presentation/communication skills development, are veryimportant in helping students to identify

Conference Session

Fundamental: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Christine Andrews Paulsen, Concord Evaluation Group; Marisa Wolsky, WGBH Educational Foundation

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, beginningwith its adoption in Massachusetts state standards in 2001, it’s presence in 41 states’ standardsby 2011 [1], and finally the inclusion of engineering in the Next Generation Science Standardsthat were released in 2014 [2]. Engineering has also been a focus for numerous out-of-schoolinitiatives, including Girl Scouts, 4-H, Boy Scouts, afterschool programs, media project likeDesign Squad, National Engineers Week, and FIRST Robotics Competitions. These efforts – toinclude engineering in formal education settings as well as informal settings – have beenmotivated by three major factors: (1) a push for equity and access, where there is parity in theparticipation of men and women, people of all ethnic backgrounds, people of all socio

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pnina Ari-Gur, Western Michigan University; Peter Thannhauser, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Roman Rabiej, Western Michigan University; Daniel M. Litynski, Western Michigan University; Marwa M Hassan, Louisiana State University; Jeff Johnston, Muskegon Community College; Tyler Bayne

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

inpre-engineering do not complete their degree2,3. To improve engineering learning effectiveness, alaboratory experience is highly beneficial; it reinforces the material comprehension,complements the theory, and provides an active, interactive learning. However, issues such ashigh cost and high credit-hour engineering curricula have resulted in elimination of many of theengineering teaching laboratories, especially at the sophomore level. Our project goal was toimprove student success rate by providing them a set of virtual experiments that we develop toadequately simulate the physical laboratory.Guiding Principles in Developing the Virtual Laboratory: 1. The virtual laboratory modules must mimic reality and the learning experience in the