Conference Session

Developing Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; A. Mattox Beckman Jr., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lucas Anderson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew D. Goodman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois; Nicole Johnson-Glauch

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

campus, designed a new teaching and leadership program and successfully offered it as apilot course for three semesters. Desiring to prepare graduate students for careers in bothacademia and industry, this program aims to enhance the teaching skills of graduate teachingassistants (GTAs) while simultaneously augmenting their professional skills. The goal is to trainthe next generation of leaders who will possess technical and academic expertise as well ascritical skills such as communication, organization, and relationship building. The team used anintegrative approach to design and later modify the course. This paper describes this approach, aswell as the results of an investigation into whether the course impacted GTA perceptions ofteaching

Conference Session

The BEST InDEED

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Lisa Marie Stabryla, University of Pittsburgh; Leanne M. Gilbertson, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

-training program through the NSF-funded Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Network to gain the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher and implement research-based best practices in different learning environments.Dr. Leanne M. Gilbertson, University of Pittsburgh c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Use of Active Learning and the Design Thinking Process to Drive Creative Sustainable Engineering Design SolutionsAbstractIn a Design for the Environment upper-level undergraduate engineering course, the designthinking process for creative problem solving as well as a host of in-class, active-learning designsessions were implemented, with

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hannah D. Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #34074Asset-based Approaches to Engineering Design Education: A Scoping Re-viewof Theory and PracticeDr. Hannah D. Budinoff, The University of Arizona Hannah Budinoff is an Assistant Professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. Her research interests include additive manufacturing, geometric manufacturability analysis, design for manufacturing, and engineering education. She completed her PhD in 2019 in mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.Dr. Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona

Conference Session

The Best of First-year Programs Division

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

George James Lamont, University of Waterloo; Kari D. Weaver, University of Waterloo; Rachel Figueiredo, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Andrea Jonahs, University of Waterloo; Heather A. Love, University of Waterloo; Brad Mehlenbacher, University of Waterloo; Carter Neal, University of Waterloo; Katherine Zmetana, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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First-Year Programs

, research practices of engineering schol- ars, and how libraries can reshape their services in the world of information overload.Dr. Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo Kate Mercer has been the liaison librarian for Systems Design Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engi- neering and Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo since 2015. Kate’s main duties include providing instruction and research services to students, faculty and staff. Kate graduated with a MI from the University of Toronto in 2011, andcompleted her PhD at the University of Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy. Most of Kate’s publication history revolves around how health and technology interact, and her primary research focus is on

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University; Clint D. Martin, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity

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Construction

experientiallearning of the intern and also considered the observations and analysis of feedback obtained fromcompany officials about the inputs and performance of the intern. The case study methodologyshowcased the student’s readiness to perform different tasks while on the job as a result ofacademic and stimulatory preparations through the construction management program of study.The following list explains the common case study protocol that guided the researchers’methodology (adapted from Yin, 1994)1:  Purpose and rationale for case study  Significance of the international industry practice  Research questions: is an international internship of value to the CM student and if positive can this value be quantified?  Design based on

Conference Session

Design, Assessment, and Redesign of Writing Instruction for Engineers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Y. Yoritomo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nicole Turnipseed, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; S. Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Celia Mathews Elliott, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; John R. Gallagher, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; John S. Popovics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Paul Prior, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Julie L Zilles, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

identified by our team as having a significantwriting component. The second survey, hereafter referred to as the department survey, was givento faculty having key department administrative roles in every engineering department of theuniversity. Both surveys contained multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, rate-on-a-scale, andshort-answer questions. The instructor survey consisted of four sections: i) participants’perceptions of writing within their discipline and expectations for their students after graduation,ii) instructional practices and assignment design related to writing, iii) participants’ perceptionsof challenges related to writing instruction, and iv) participants’ current best practices. Thesurvey contained 30 questions and took

Conference Session

Professional Skills and Teaming in Design

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd W. Polk, University of Texas, Dallas; Margaret Garnett Smallwood, University of Texas, Dallas; Jeanne Sluder; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas, Dallas; Joe Pacheco Jr., University of Texas, Dallas

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #19974The Impact of Professional Communications Training on Teamwork and Lead-ership Skills for Engineering Capstone TeamsDr. Todd W. Polk, University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Todd Polk is a Senior Lecturer in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He received his Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Todd has over 25 years of industry experience in design, test, applications, sales and management. After joining UT Dallas in 2013

Conference Session

Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University; Luis San Andres, Texas A&M Univeristy

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Manufacturing

. Participants will explore a new technical field in such a way to stimulate further study.3) To prepare students with soft skills for successful researching. Participants will work with others to develop a productive teamwork attitude and improve their communication skills.4) To motivate participants for research career. Participants will be given information about graduate schools and expose to research environment in industry.5) To promote diversity. Participants will be selected in such a way to enhance diversity and maximize the program impact.6) To continue improvement. Participants will provide continuous feedback to improve current and future program.7) To complement other institutions. This program provides research experiences to

Conference Session

Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Yongming Tang, Southeast University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Wickenden Award for the best paper in the Journal of Engineering Education. In Spring 2012, Dr. Lord spent a sabbatical at Southeast University in Nanjing, China teaching and doing research. Page 17.9.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Comparison of Practical Training Experiences for Electronics Engineers in China and the U.S.A.: Case Study of Southeast University and the University of San DiegoAbstractEngineering education involves academic coursework as well as practical training. This trainingmay take several forms including laboratories, design

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clay Gloster Jr., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (TGC); Matthew Bonner Aurelius McCullough, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (TCG); Grace Gowdy; Shea Bigsby; Dawayne Whittington; Juanda Johnson-Taylor

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #37840LSAMP Bridges to the Doctorate: Preparing Future Minority Ph.D.Researchers through a Holistic Graduate Student Development ModelDr. Clay Gloster Jr., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (TGC) Dr. Clay Gloster, Jr. currently serves as the Vice Provost for Graduate Research and Dean of the Gradu- ate College at North Carolina A&T State University. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University (’85,’88) and the Ph.D. degree in Computer Engi- neering from North Carolina State University (’93). He has also been employed by IBM

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen, Virginia Tech; Alan R. Kallmeyer, North Dakota State University; Holly Hermine Erickson, West Fargo Public Schools

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Department on the campus of NDSU. Theresearch team, graduate student mentor, and other faculty members provide support to teachersto enhance the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program. This support is provided ina variety of ways, including refresher courses in math and science content, pedagogicalworkshops, engineering design activities, lab work, and curriculum writing. Four follow-upworkshops are conducted through the year to provide sustained support throughout the schoolyear. By participating in the program, the teachers gain a personal insight to research-basedclassroom instruction that follow best practices in K-12 engineering education, STEM learning,active learning instruction, and project

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Mirim Kim, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Myeongsun Yoon, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

experiential based project improve design education?ed.^eds. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference.[8] Townsend, V. & Urbanic, J., (2013). Industrial field trips: An integrated pedagogical framework of theory and practice. International Journal of Engineering Education, 29 (5), 1155-1165.[9] Anderson, J.R., Reder, L.M. & Simon, H.A., (1996). Situated learning and education. Educational Researcher, 25 (4), 5-11.[10] Pouw, W.T.J.L., Van Gog, T. & Paas, F., (2014). An embedded and embodied cognition review of instructional manipulatives. Educational Psychology Review, 26 (1), 51-72.[11] Anon, (2015). A handbook for teaching and learning in higher education : Enhancing academic

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Jann Joseph, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

colleges at GVSU to support student success as they move through the general education courses and into the professional programs. She is the PI of a NSF-STEM award to provide scholarships and high impact practices, like faculty mentoring and undergraduate experiences, that have increased student retention, graduation rates, and admission to graduate schools. Page 22.618.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Enhancing Graduation Rates Through High Impact Activities: Experiential Learning, Engagement, Mentoring, and Scholarships Paul D

Conference Session

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2020 Best PIC and Zone Papers

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Asmit De, Pennsylvania State University; Mohammad Nasim Imtiaz Khan; Karthikeyan Nagarajan, Pennsylvania State University; Abdullah Ash Saki; Md Mahabubul Alam; Taylor Steven Wood, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Manoj Varma Saripalli; Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University; Kathleen M. Hill; Annmarie Ward

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ASEE Board of Directors

Paper ID #356542020 BEST PIC I PAPER WINNER - Hands-On Cybersecurity CurriculumUsing aModular Training KitMr. Asmit De, Pennsylvania State University Asmit De is a PhD Candidate in Computer Engineering at PennState. His research interest is in developing secure hardware and architectures for mitigating system vulnerabilities. Asmit received his B. Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India in 2014. He worked as a Software Engineer in the enterprise mobile security team at Samsung R&D Institute, India from 2014 to 2015. He has also worked as a Design Engineer

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Caldwell, North Carolina State University; Jessica McCoy, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

GK-12 program at the expenseof the lauded Graduate Research Fellowship program [8]. The shift from a purely-research focusto a hybrid outreach-research program is also a concern. Trautmann and Krasny counter theargument that graduate fellows involved in GK-12 programs are “sidetracked” from their focus Page 12.1430.2on research with evidence that the nontraditional fellowships improve both the students’ teachingskills and their actual research [11].RAMP-UP: Evaluation HistoryOver the course of RAMP-UP’s first three years, the process of collecting data from fellows hasevolved to more adequately measure the program’s impact. For example

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Marcela Alexandra Mera Trujillo, West Virginia University; Yasser Alshehri, Yanbu Industrial College ; Dale G Dzielski MBA, CMA, PMP, SAFe 4 Agilist, West Virginia University; Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University

industry and knowledge deficiencies of SE graduates. Cico et al.16 investigated SE trends inthe academic setting. The study found that agile software development is a major trend, and thatpossible gaps between software industry and education exist. Another study17 discussed how tobuild sustainable professional competencies of software engineers.Recent studies focused on creating highly engaging and personalized learning experiences18. Thestudy by Ouhbi et al.19 found that engaging students in SE was the greatest challenge inclassrooms. Instructors had difficulties designing practical activities for students. The studyfound that adoption of new teaching methodologies had a significant impact on learningexperience for learners. To improve the

Conference Session

Design Mental Frameworks

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Devanshi Shah, University of Georgia; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Polytechnic University; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering classroom environments. He graduated with his B.S. and M.S in Mechanical Engineering in 2006 and 2008 respectively. His past work experience include working at the BMW Infor- mation Technology Research Center (ITRC) as a Research Associate and Robert Bosch Corporation as a Manufacturing Engineer. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Impact of Educators Changing Student Motivation: A Study of Transient Factor Correlation and OrthogonalityABSTRACT Previous research has indicated the importance of student motivation to persistence inengineering and course performance in design-based courses. This

Conference Session

Diffusion and Adoption of Teaching Practices

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Fayequa Majid, Alabama A&M University; V. Trent Montgomery, Alabama A&M University; Chance M Glenn Sr., Alabama A&M University; Juarine Stewart, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, Alabama. Dr. Glenn returned to Huntsville after starting school at Alabama A&M years ago. He is now leading the college through its expansion to prepare students and researchers to meet the global needs of the 21st century. Dr. Glenn is also the President and Executive Director of the newly formed Alabama A&M Research, Innovation, Science and Engineering (AAMU-RISE) Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to create new opportunities for the region in research and development. Prior to coming to A&M he was the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. He holds several patents and is internationally recognized for research in rf communications and

Conference Session

Technical Session: Pedagogical Strategies and Classroom Techniques for Teaching Assistants

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaclyn K. Murray, University of Georgia; Barbara Ann Crawford

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Student

(contentexperts) conceptualize science teaching and learning from an engineering perspective. To whatextent were engineering graduate students able to carry out inquiry-based practices and formulateengineering design tasks appropriate in context and level for middle and high school students?Research DesignConceptual FrameworkThe theoretical lens adapted for this study is a community of practice (CoP). Lave and Wenger19describe “[a] community of practice [as] a set of relations among persons, activities, and world,over time and in relation with other tangential and overlapping communities of practice” (p. 98).A community of practice is a set of practitioners characterized by common goals, actions, andresources that facilitate the shared practice.2 Figure

Conference Session

Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Safeer M. Khan P.E., Arkansas Tech University; Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University; Nansong Wu, Arkansas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

-on class activities during the course. This methodology helps us assess the impact on theirperception regarding their abilities in the engineering design process. Finally, this study alsoexamines whether students’ course grades differed based on their preferred learning styles. Weaddress the following specific research questions:(1) Do project-based learning activities affect self-efficacy and confidence of students?(2) Do the course scores of students differ based on their preferred learning style?(3) Do students’ self-efficacy levels differ based on their preferred learning style?MeasuresThe instrumentations used for this study consisted of the following items: A demographic surveyand a self-efficacy assessment survey. The self-efficacy

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

2006-1974: USING RESEARCH AS A TOOL FOR STUDENT RECRUITINGAdrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University ADRIENNE R. MINERICK Adrienne Minerick is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her PhD from the University of Notre Dame in August 2003. Adrienne teaches the required graduate ChE math, process controls, and helps with the Introduction to Chemical Engineering class. Adrienne's research is in medical microdevice diagnostics and dielectrophoresis. She is active in ASEE.Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University BILL ELMORE, Ph.D., P.E., is Associate Professor and Hunter Henry Chair, Mississippi State University. His teaching

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Programs for K-12 Teachers.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

involvesthe key factors of substantial time investment, systemic support, and opportunities for activelearning.3 Heck et al. further emphasize the importance of time investment, as their research onteacher professional development indicates that teachers’ use of innovation was greatest in thefirst 80 hours of interaction and then leveled off, but after 160 hours, innovation increasedagain.9 This seems to suggest that a one or two day workshop on incorporating engineeringdesign will not be enough to transform teachers’ practices. Likewise, Guskey identifies the twohighest levels of evaluation of professional development as teacher participants’ use of newknowledge and skills and impact on student learning outcomes.7 Training teachers to utilize the

Conference Session

Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

the higher education achievement gapthat persists for individuals from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields, such asfemales and ethnic minority groups (specifically African Americans, Hispanics, NativeAmericans, and Pacific Islanders), including the reliance on traditional quantitative academicmetrics, like GRE scores and GPA, used by graduate admissions committees [24-26]. GREscores have been proven to be a poor indicator of graduate school success time and time again[27-34]. Additionally, research shows that many factors affect GPA beside academic potential,including race, gender, first generation status, high school size, and family income [28,35].Evidence-based best practices have identified other more holistic factors as

Conference Session

WEDNESDAY PLENARY: Featuring Best Zone and PIC Papers & Corporate Member Council Keynote Speaker, Sponsored by EngineeringCAS

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Deborah Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Adel Sharif, California State University, Los Angeles; Masood Shahverdi, California State University, Los Angeles; Ni Li, California State University, Los Angeles; Arturo Pacheco-Vega, California State University, Los Angeles

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Corporate Member Council

, especially for students who start with low academic integration, which aretypical Cal State LA students matriculating in engineering majors as freshmen. First generationcollege students make up 59% of our Engineering student population, and Hispanic studentsmake up 61%. Studies have shown that the lack of academic integration of first-generationstudents is correlated with their lower persistence rates than those of non-first generation collegestudents [7] and that academic integration, particularly through faculty interaction, is oftenlacking but can have a significant positive impact on persistence [7, 8].Through the service projects, BOOST students gain practical exposure to engineering andexperience the engineering design process. Furthermore

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John Eby; David Vader; Carl A. Erikson

, while implementation teams work onsite over the summer and during our January-term.2. Address nontechnical issues in engineering practice. We work with other academic departments within Messiah College on mutual projects and ideas. Ethics case studies help us identify and address these issues in class.3. Foster a service ethic among engineering graduates and within our profession. On-campus student clubs like Habitat for Humanity and Earthkeepers assist this effort. We make Appropriate Engineering presentations to alumni, at professional society meetings, in churches and to para-church organizations. We also cooperate with worldwide agencies like the Society for International Ministries (SIM) and the Mennonite Central Committee

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

builds on the knowledgegained from the earlier MID courses. It involves practical applications of research methodologiesand best practices in distribution environment. Students develop a solution for the participatingfirm by conducting a research project with a scientific analysis approach. The project is designedto focus on managerial and/or technical decisions where the students will first analyze a researchpaper created on the distribution company that is sponsoring the project, and then perform a fullanalysis to develop a practical yet scientifically validated solution for the company.Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • Apply the scientific research approach to practitioner problems in industry • Select

Conference Session

Designing Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Alyssa M. Spomer, University of Washington ; Brianna M. Goodwin, University of Washington; Shawn Israel, University of Washington, Departmet of Rehabilitation Medicine; Anat Caspi P.E., University of Washington; Heather A Feldner, University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #27556Engagement in Practice: Toy Adaptation for Children with Disabilities: En-gaging the Community through Educational Outreach and Toy DonationMolly Y. Mollica, University of Washington Molly Mollica earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering and her MS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. She is currently a PhD student in the Department of Bioengineering at the Uni- versity of Washington. Her engineering education research focuses are in service learning, increasing diversity in engineering, and adapting toys for children with diverse abilities. Her bioengineering research focuses are in

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Bellingham, Drexel University; John Kamal, Science Leadership Academy; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University ; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering and science at Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. John came to SLA through the Philadelphia Teaching Residency Program as a Noyce Scholar. Prior to teaching, John spent a few decades as an entrepreneur, co-founding WAM Systems, a global provider of supply chain planning and optimization solutions to large manufacturers. Before WAM, he designed spacecraft at GE for many years. John holds engineering degrees from Penn State and Villanova. When not teaching science and engineering, John can be found playing jazz clarinet, practicing yoga, or inventing oddities in his workshop.Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University Jessica Ward serves as the Director of Operations for the DragonsTeach program. She previously

Conference Session

Perspectives on Degree Completion and Graduate School Application

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington

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Mechanical Engineering

always have an impact on student retention or graduation rates. This finding isconsistent with the understanding that curriculum and instruction have strong impacts on retention.Students who build connections between theoretical academic aspects of the curriculum andprofessional engineering practice are more likely to be retained in engineering. Likewise, those whobuild connections with other students develop a sense of belonging and are less likely to changemajors.The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) promotes practices and strategies forretaining students in engineering7. Based on best-practices submitted by College Deans from manyuniversities, a common theme was found: creating a “community” is important for student retention

Conference Session

Ethical Awareness and Social Responsibility in a Corporate/Team Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

judgments and exercise ethical practices.With funding from the National Science Foundation’s Cultivating Cultures of Ethical STEMprogram (Award 1540298), the research team has been integrating CSR content into targetedcourses in petroleum engineering, mining engineering, design, and the liberal arts at theColorado School of Mines, Marietta College, and Virginia Tech. As described in greater depthbelow, those modules range from single assignments and lectures to a course-long, scaffoldedcase study. The material for the modules draws from existing peer-reviewed literature as well asthe researchers’ ongoing ethnographic research with engineers who practice in the mining and oiland gas industries. One of the common findings from interviews and