Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd France, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

as well as investigate the beliefs and understandings ofthe academy from the perspectives of key participants. Determining commonly shared andopposing viewpoints helped identify the advantages and limitations of the learning modelutilized in the classroom. The theoretical perspective of the study is based on socialconstructionism, a blend of social constructivism and constructionism. This perspective, a subsetof interpretivism, best embodies the learning theory of the course under investigation.The study was guided by the following research questions: In a high school engineering classroom wherein project-based learning served as the educational model . . . 1) By which means did students achieve success? 2) What obstacles

Conference Session

Non-Canonical Canons of Engineering Ethics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M Riley, Virginia Tech; Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

elaboration of standards. Weconclude with a discussion motivating social justice as a value that all engineers can adopt.IntroductionSocial justice is an aspirational value conceptualized in contrast to injustice, and is best definedby those most closely experiencing that injustice. 1 Notions of social justice vary by time and byaffected population. Studying previous social justice movements can provide some examples ofkey principles such as ending systems of oppression like racism, colonialism, classism, ableism,sexism, heterosexism, gender normativities, xenophobia, ageism, and others; resisting thesystematic silencing or discrediting of local knowledges and scientific counter-knowledges thatchallenge dominant ways of thinking, knowing and doing

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Faculty and Gender Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ari Turrentine, VentureWell

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

male counterparts.1–7 As research hasshown that inventions by women are frequently designed to address important social problems,addressing the gap in engagement in academic commercialization activities has growing societalrelevance.2,8 This gender gap can largely be explained by the significant obstacles that womenfaculty in engineering face as they advance their careers and as they engage in academiccommercialization.9–11 Barriers such as gender discrimination, attitudinal and behavioral factors,work-life balance issues, and exclusion from networks impact the ability of women faculty tocontinue in the field, engage in academic commercialization, and ultimately advance theircareers.3,7,8,12–17This paper aims to synthesize relevant literature

Conference Session

Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Galczynski, University of Maryland - College Park

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Student

students in public universities is around 50%, while the graduation rates at private universities are around 69%1.This paper aims to broadly explore and discuss how student and professor expectations mayinfluence students’ conceptions of engineering identity, their acquisition of knowledge andskills, as well as their plans for navigation through the “engineering pipeline” by analyzing theinterview responses of two freshman engineering students and one engineering faculty member.MotivationsAs stated earlier, it is important to acknowledge that engineering identity is not necessarily asconcrete or fixed as research might suggest13,14,19. It is likely that each individual studentpossesses a different understanding of the engineering profession, as

Conference Session

Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Thomas Quigley, University of Washington; Mania Orand, Human Centered Design and Engineering ; Kathryn Elizabeth Shroyer, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

- eration of context in engineering design, and understanding undergraduate engineering student pathways. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the ASEE. She was the recipient of the 2002 ASEE Chester F. Carlson Award for Innovation in Engineering Education and the 2009 UW David B. Thorud Leadership Award. Dr. Atman holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 1  Tips and Tricks for Reflection Introduction Engineering educators are introduced to

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Works in Progress: Innovation Through Propagation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Work in Progress - Innovation through Propagation: Improving and Diversifying PathwaysIntroductionRound 1 of the Delphi study of the critical unsolved problems facing engineering educationresearch, described elsewhere1, included a question on barriers related to “improving anddiversifying the pipeline”. Several respondents pointed out that the pipeline metaphor has beenchallenged in the community for its rigidity and expressed a preference for the “pathways”metaphor, which suggests multiple routes instead of a single route. The pathways metaphor isconsistent with the literature.2,3For round 2 of the Delphi study, the prompt was changed to “pipeline and

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session II: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schmueser, Clemson University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

application be a real structure beingdeveloped at a major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Teaming of ProfessionalEngineers from both the industrial and university partners helped to define and execute a large-scale, multi-material structural analysis of a rear end suspension under development by the OEM.Course Progression PhasesThe course development was initiated with the OEM providing jigs and production assemblies fordestructive testing, as well as the full assembly model with geometry, material properties andinterfaces defined (Figure 1). The university provided software, instruction, and actuation/datacollection systems for testing. Figure 1. OEM full assembly model of chassisThe students completed the multibody

Conference Session

Mentoring, Advising, and Facilitating Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Beth Rieken, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

want to go down a particular career path. The primary research questions for thepresent study are:1. What are the different ways students think about their future plans?2. What are the motivations that drive students to choose a particular path?3. Are there significant differences between how men and women think about their futures?The EMS survey was sent to engineering juniors and seniors at 27 schools in the spring of 2015;a total of 7,197 students participated. Included on the questionnaire was the open-ended question,“We have asked a number of questions about your future plans. If you would like to elaborate onwhat you are planning to do, in the next five years or beyond, please do so here”, which elicited1,848 responses. Responses

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Aerospace

context. Therefore, amajor agenda item for Engineering Education Research is to investigate engineering learningmechanisms [1]. In order to conduct research on how people learn, it is prudent to set a foundation oflearning theory that is relevant to the research questions of any given study. More emphasis isbeing placed on learning theories within the constructivist paradigm, that the learner is not just apassive recipient of knowledge, but is constructing knowledge actively and in different ways [2-4].At present, there is no one comprehensive learning theory by which all disciplines may operate,because each theory has its own applications and limitations. The corollary of limitations oflearning theory is that there is no one research

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Aiman S. Kuzmar

taught Statics to Engineering Technologystudents at the same institute. He made several presentations and published paperson the differences on teaching Engineering Mechanics courses which includeStatics and Strength of Materials betweenEngineering and EngineeringTechnology students[1, 2]. In these papers and presentations, it was demonstratedthat teaching Statics to Engineering students should be different than teaching it toEngineering Technology students despite being the same subject because of thefundamental differences between the two disciplines. Engineering is based on Proceedings of the Spring 2013 Mid-Atlantic Section Conference of the American Society of Engineering Education

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University; Maria Polyzoi; Sheila Rivera; Rachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M University; Nicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

. In response to feedback from undergraduate and graduate programs, industry andgovernment employers of engineers, and professional societies, ABET incorporated leadership inits student outcomes required for accreditation for the first time in 2019 [1]. The new language,shared below, is a move in the right direction, but leaves institutions to figure out how best toteach their students to work together to provide leadership and create a collaborative andinclusive environment. ABET Criterion 3, Student Outcome 5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Empathy is a skill

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Leah Folkestad, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

includedisseminating research through the International Conference on Bio-Mediated and Bio-inspiredGeotechnics (ICBBG), sharing existing curricula through short courses and certificate programs,and continuing as the leader in biogeotechnical engineering.IntroductionThe CBBG EWD program goals include: 1) Aiding students to become proficient in desired skillsets with six core areas: communication, engineering success, career connections, mentorship,technical expertise, and inclusion and diversity, 2) Developing future professionals and scientistsin biogeotechnical engineering who are innovative and creative leaders, 3) Demonstratingdiversity, awareness, knowledge, and positive attitudes toward increasing opportunities andcareers in STEM and biogeotechnics for

Conference Session

Building Engineering Identity and Practice in Rural and Pre-College Contexts

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina; Yingxiao Qian, University of South Carolina

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

printing experience influenced their self-efficacy in the engineeringdomain. Three themes emerged from the qualitative data. Theme 1: Hands-on learning increased engagement Students overwhelmingly reported that the hands-on nature of 3D printing madeengineering concepts more engaging and understandable. Many described the experience as“exciting” and “fun,” emphasizing that physically designing and printing objects helped them seehow engineering applies to real-world problems. “I never thought I would enjoy engineering, but 3D printing made it more interesting. Seeing my design come to life was really cool.” “Usually, I find science and math boring, but when I got to create my own design and see it printed, I

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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International Division (INTL)

[1], [2], [3]. Over time, researchers have gained a nuancedunderstanding of how international student status affects various dimensions of academic life,including mental health, psychosocial well-being, cultural adaptation, and feelings of belonging[4], [5]. Qualitative studies have added depth to this picture, highlighting how students undergopersonal and identity shifts through their interactions with new social systems, unfamiliarenvironments, and internal reflections on their past and aspirations for the future. These changesdon’t happen in isolation but emerge through a complex web of experiences that unfold acrossdifferent stages and destinations.Much of the existing scholarship has concentrated on individuals pursuing long

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Shilun Hao, The Ohio State University; Jiyuan Li, The Ohio State University Civil Engineering Department; Lei Zhao; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

4). Both were first built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) andwere rebuilt and renovated during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Given these illustrated 3-Dsequences, students are expected to obtain a clear picture of the foundation that supports thewalls, floor, and columns of Chinese temples. The Hall of Supreme Harmony, whose front viewis shown in Fig. 1, has a rectangular shape. The building has a raised floor platform; Fig. 2shows the construction sequence of the foundation and floor base. The top view of the finishedfloor base is shown in Fig. 3. Its foundation consists of numerous piles driven to the ground, ontop of which soil was placed and compacted in layers. Then stone blocks were placed to form theperimeter of the rectangular

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Reflections and Advice on the Educational Process

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Emmanuel Early, The University of Houston-Clear Lake; Jose Daniel Velazco, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Miguel Rosales, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Edgar Cantu, AutoSol Inc.

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Diversity

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Student

Fridaysand our annual STEM challenge. We propose that a model similar to this could be successfullyand beneficially implemented more widely, with the goal of increasing both interest andretention in STEM fields.IntroductionThe goal of Bridges to STEM Careers is to increase retention rates and general interest in theSTEM programs offered by the university.1 The name itself refers to a bridge, reaching fromcommunity college, through university, all the way to a successful STEM career. The primarymethod of achieving this goal has been to forge mutually beneficial relationships among faculty,student mentors, and students. We believe that our goals are best effected on a personal levelrather than an institutional level, and that by focusing on

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Jenna Elyse Goldberg

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

 McCormick.Therefore, McCormick created a different advising model for First­Year students. The decision was made to move from a prescriptive model to a developmental model.   Structure  The advising model, as envisioned by the McCormick Administration can be broken into two major components: People and  Technology. Each major component is broken down into smaller components. Figure 1 describes how the new model would support students during their first year.       Figure 1 Proposed Student Support Network for First­Year Students   The two strongest influencers of students during the first year

Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

the community to re-evaluate how these womendefined success, how these women defined recognition, and therefore challenged the traditionalview of career success as scientists. Taking this approach to understanding Black women’sexperiences, our study is poised to push boundaries such as these in the discipline of engineering,filling the gap of understanding the definitions and importance of engineering role identity forBlack women in the engineering profession.The research questions for this study are: 1. How do Black women define engineering identity in the workplace? 2. How do Black women reconcile their definition of engineering identity with the stereotypical definition of engineering identity? 3. What coping

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Facilitating Student Success and Inclusion

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dong San Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

transcribed 17 of them. The rest of the interviews weretranscribed with the help of undergraduate researchers.The procedures for this study was approved by the local International Review Board (IRBProtocol #15196).ParticipantsThese 26 participants represented a range of academic levels, engineering disciplines, anddemographics (see Table 1). All of the participants’ information was self-reported. Participants’academic levels varied from first-year to fifth-year. Among traditional aged students, there werethree first-year students, six second-year students, six third-year students, six fourth-yearstudents, and two fifth-year students. In addition, there were three non-traditional students whowere older than 23 years of age: one second-year student and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Catherine Rose Bates, Institute for STEM & Diversity Initiatives

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division, Women in Engineering

2005, and which has been held annually since that time. The outreachevent takes place in Boise, Idaho, and at the time of its onset was the only outreach or campactivity in the state focused on girls or young women. Across ten years, 510 total girls haveparticipated, with approximately 85% of them coming from the immediate metropolitan area.The program was developed with a mind toward marketing engineering as an exciting, creativeactivity; including activities developed specifically from that perspective.1 The specific topic ofthis paper is an investigation into the motivation for volunteers and students to support thisprogram. Our hypothesis is that, in particular, the women found this an experience that helped tocreate community among like

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Lunal Khuon, Drexel University (Eng. Tech.)

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Biomedical

equipment performance accuracyaccording to the manufacturers’ specifications. Courses also introduce students to physicalprinciples and clinical applications of imaging modalities most commonly used in clinicalmedicine. Each BET course provides specific student learning outcomes for the course that alignwith ABET student outcomes.References 1. http://www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/SchoolOfEngineeringAndTechnology/AppliedEngineering/Programs/Bac helorofScienceinBiomedicalEngineeringTechnology.html. Accessed 12/08/2015. 2. http://coe.fit.edu/biomedical-engineering/. Accessed 10/06/2015. 3. Genis, V. and Marekova, G., (2008, June), Applied Engineering Technology Program’s Curriculum Paper presented at 2008 Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Ethics Instruction in Context: Civil and Construction Engineering and Engineering Technology

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

from the freshman to senior examinations.Study ResultsFirst it must be noted that the results presented here are only the averaged student scores fromthe NSPE Ethics Exam as administered in a 100-level CAD course and in the senior capstonecourse. Consequently it is difficult to make a complete determination of the effectiveness of thenew professional ethics program from this limited data.First a baseline of scores was established by taking the average scores from the two courses forthe very first year of the program. That data is given in the table below.Table 1, Baseline data for Comparison taken during first year of new ethics programCourse NSPE Exam score High Score Low Score Standard

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R. Saulnier, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aikaterini (Katerina) Bagiati P.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John G. Brisson II, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

specific challenges to solve through design, theydid not have to undergo early stages of a comprehensive design process such as identifying aneed, defining a problem, or performing market research. Similarly, students did not have toworry about concerns at the late stages of a design process such as manufacturability, lifecycleanalysis, or ongoing maintenance.Figure 1 outlines the intended timeline of classroom activities and expeditions. For the on-campus sessions the 34 students in the class were divided into two sections and each class wasgiven twice. For the sea-kayaking expedition the 34 students were divided into four teams thatwere expected to complete the 3-day trips on subsequent weekends. Due to an illness on theinstructor team

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research-to-Practice: Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, 10 Caucasian;7 STEM teachers, 5 business/liberal arts teachers. Teacher feedback was also used following thisworkshop to further refine the summer design camp logistics and content.The summer Design Camp was held June 15 – June 20, 2015. Teachers were encouraged to bringsix students from their school. Demographics were not mandated, but it was suggested thatschools find students that were representative of the school demographic. The traditional under-represented groups vary depending on the demographics of the school. The Design Camp wasattended by 12 teachers and 34 students from 6 schools. The teacher demographics for the campare: 8 female teachers, 4 male teachers; 1 African-American/1 Hispanic, 10 Caucasian; 7 STEMteachers, 5 business

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Bartosh, Syracuse University; Bess Krietemeyer, Syracuse University; Sinéad C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Architectural

; PERFORMANCE&n=53 ARC04230Advanced0Building0Systems ARC03110Structures0II0 ARC02110Structures0I0 ARC03220Building0Systems0II0 ARC02220Building0Systems0I0 ARC01210 Introduction0to0Building0Systems0 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% 100.00% Excellent Very0 well As0well0 as0I0needed/wanted Not0as0well0 as0I0needed/wanted Fair/Poor Figure 1: Student self ranking of performance in each of their technical courses

Conference Session

Understanding the Military Veteran's Human Resource Needs - Transition from Military Service to the Engineering Profession

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Grant Crawford, Quinnipiac University; Jason B Burke, Quinnipiac University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

usually exited the military prior to September 11, 2001 and are not eligible for Post 9/11GI Bill benefits. The Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) awards veterans serving in the Armed Forces on orafter September 11, 2001, a maximum of 36 months of education benefits. This benefit pays apercentage of tuition, a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), and a book stipend based on theamount of active duty time served by the veteran. Table 1 is a summary of the award percentageearned based on the active duty time served. This information is useful for understanding atwhat level a specific student veteran’s education is funded. In speaking with a student veteran,two useful questions to ask them are, “How long did you serve on active duty?” and “Are

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison B. Hoxie, University of Minnesota Duluth; Mary U Christiansen, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

each student team andcorresponding business with a free, donated commercial energy audit. This allowed the studentsto experience how an energy audit works and provided the businesses with useful energyinformation for their organization. Since these projects and the positive feedback from thebusinesses, the local utility has adopted a new policy where any commercial organization in thecity can get a free energy audit.Six local business owners participated in the 17 projects, meaning that all of the owners hadbetween 2-4 teams working with them over the course of the semester. All of the businessesinvolved volunteered their time to participate in these projects. A brief summary of each is asfollows: ● Local Brewing Company 1 is not even five

Conference Session

Teaching Problem Solving in a Multidisciplinary Context

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

are: (1) domainspecific; (2) easily accessible; (3) consistent in terms of graphical user interface, and (4)authentic research tools. Furthermore, Magana and colleagues conducted a qualitative study ofinstructors who use nanoHUB.org computational simulations in the classroom and found thatthey used simulations for eight different learning purposes, which can be categorized as servingtwo general purposes: learning through building simulations and learning through usingsimulations.Integration of How People Learn with Classroom Use of Computational SimulationsWhile instructors may have differing purposes and ways of integrating computationalsimulations in their lessons, the synthesis of research from the learning sciences can inform whatpromises

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

complex systems, including socio-technicalsystems and the integration of human decision making. US News and World report hasidentified a significant trend in Law Schools increasingly recruiting applicants with science, Page 26.1048.2engineering, and mathematics backgrounds.1 The law, on the other hand, has progressively hadto include technical considerations as it maintains its relevance in modern society. Secondly,while the law has remained insular because of its professional organization, the law has becomeincreasingly accessible, discoverable and analyzable. Engineering, is increasingly participatingin society beyond the traditional engineering

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Coleen Carrigan, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Jim L Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Priti N Mody-Pan, University of Washington; Dawn Wiggin, University of Washington; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Diversifying the field of engineering is an on-going challenge. Supporting and advancingunderrepresented students requires developing and refining targeted outreach, recruitment,support, and academic services for all students. To ensure inclusivity in diversity outreachefforts, we must ask ourselves, “Is higher education serving the higher good?” and “Who are wemissing – who is still underserved by our policies and programs?” A report, sponsored by theJack Kent Cooke Foundation, identified students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds as avulnerable group with significantly lower rates of degree completion in higher education.1 Ourqualitative research was motivated by the belief that attention to students’ income standpoint iscritical to ensuring