Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention--Lower Division

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Abaté; Ramesh Gaonkar

their career. Therefore, many drop out before even experiencing any real exposureto the field they are interested in. Others get to try the gateway courses, but find them toodaunting and quit.Strategies for Teaching and Learning:Faced with a huge disparity between the demands for a versatile, highly skilled technicalgraduate and the actual skills of incoming students, we clearly need a new way of thinking aboutour curriculum and our pedagogy. We can generalize several shared needs among a greatmajority of our incoming students. They need: Page 7.711.2 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

Conference Session

Teaching Entrepreneurship to Engineers

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Cockayne; John Feland; Larry Leifer

Session 2002-1817tool to create self- and group-awareness across disciplines and skill sets. This Matrixprovides an understanding of content and skills – coupled know-how – for studentschoosing classes; building degrees; choosing and defining a career; and for creatingcontinuous learning and career development goals. Figure 2. Engineering Matrix. The presence of a Skill within a Content area is presented defined quantitatively, or can be used for simply communicating presence.To effectively achieve understanding and communication in use, this tool was designedto be simple. The presentation of the tool is in a standard two-dimensional matrix, withcontent areas down the left side and skill areas along the top. In the field of engineering

Conference Session

Assessing Teaching and Learning

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Khalid El Gaidi; Diane H. Soderholm; Doris Brodeur; Dava Newman

and systemically. 4.7 Master personal skills that contribute to successful engineering practice: initiative, flexibility, creativity, curiosity, and time management. 4.8 Master professional skills that contribute to successful engineering practice: professional ethics, integrity, currency in the field, career planning. 3.0 4.9 Lead and work in teams. Interpersonal 4.10 Communicate effectively in writing, in electronic Skills form, in graphic media, and in oral presentations. 4.0

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett; Eugene Audette; Debra Ricci

prodded to do their best. Others reported confidence that the program is solid andon the “right track” based on the perception of a world expert from another university, who alsoteaches as an adjunct faculty member in the program. The two parent focus groups and four-item questionnaires yielded similar positive reactionsas the student questionnaires regarding what the parents had experienced about the BSMEprogram and the university in general. The theme of the before-lunch focus group was to gatherparents’ impressions or stories as to why their son or daughter chose engineering as a field ofstudy and why they chose to pursue that major at this university. They told stories of studentswho tended to make early career and academic choices during

Conference Session

What's in Store for the ChE Curriculum?

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Farhad Sharifi

intomany new subdisciplinaries such as polymer, dyes, textile industry, etc. In recent years, jobmarket for chemical engineers has become very volatile. As a consequence, chemical engineershave become desperate, and are often absorbed by other fields based on job availability and theirgeneral skills. These fields are sometimes not even engineering. Chemical engineers sacrificetheir long-term professional career to earn quicker money. The evolution of the modern industryfrom a conventional hierarchical (top-down) into a skill-oriented (cross linked) design hasbecome evident. Personal skills like being a team worker, communicative, collaborative,initiative for quality, design and efficiency are becoming more attractive to companies overspecialized

Conference Session

Physics in the K-12 Classroom

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Melanie Pearlman; Kimberly Turner

inengineering, and MEMS can be a good tool to use when discussing these concepts. In many cases,having an actual example (be it on the internet, or in the classroom) is the key to retaining an idea.MEMS are novel. Such novelty makes them a ‘hot topic’, one which is interesting to students of theupper secondary to lower high school level. It has been shown that middle school is the age when girlstend to be drawn away from science and engineering and more toward other career options [2,3,4]. Toencourage more women to stay involved in science, the material has to be presented in a way that isexciting to both genders. MEMS devices are typically rather simple mechanically, at least to somedegree. The elements are clearly visible, and in many cases can be

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Afshin Zahraee

solution.The roles of faculty from the collaborating departments, resource requirements, challenges facedin conducting a project with an interdisciplinary team, and suggestions to overcoming theseobstacles are described. The primary objective and goal of the findings in this paper is to provideimpetus to engineering technology programs, and potentially other disciplines that see merit, toencourage, and perhaps require, at least one capstone project to be performed in amultidisciplinary and applied manner.Introduction and BackgroundA capstone project is the collection of knowledge attained and skills learned in a collegestudent’s career, culminating to one final presentation showcasing the ability to apply what hasbeen learned into the real world

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Zhen Yu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Kai Noah Arellano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Daniel Keenan Paek, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Steven Kent Dobbs, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

management, and battery storage. This aids in designing power circuits, like in Figure 5,and other parts prior to fabrication. Students on the team are trained to use AMESIM for systemsengineering applications which is a unique experience for undergraduates and will serve themthroughout their engineering careers. Figure 5: AMESIM Four Motor Configuration Model Schematic3. NetworkingIn such a competitive industry, the most important step to beginning a full-time career inengineering is knowing where to look for job opportunities. BANSHEE UAV introducesstudents to a variety of major and minor companies across aerospace, mechanical,manufacturing, and electrical engineering fields through workshops, research, and sponsorships.The club also

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Lance L.A. White; Sara Amani; Larry Powell; Karan Watson; Mark Clayton; Tracy Hammond; Sarhan Musa; Kelvin Kirby

inductive emergent opencoding methodology was used to codify the content of these interviews and overarching themeswere derived from those transcripts (Holton, 2007). ResultsFrom these interviews overarching themes were identified related to these student’s experiencesparticipating in the undergraduate research project operated by the authors. The overarching themesare as follows: career development, inclusion, meaningful networking, mentorship, positiveexperiences, and real engineering experiences. Of the students interviewed all consideredparticipating in the research experience to be positive for their careers in engineering although whatwas most positive for each participant varied.Albert found

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

A. Anil Kumar

REFERENCES1. The Four Career Competencies Employers Value Most (2019) https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/the-four-career-competencies-employers- value-most/2. The 21st Century Skills Gap: What Role Should Higher Education Institutions Play? (2021) https://www.qs.com/the-21st-century-skills-gap-what-role-should-higher-education-institutions-play/3. A Comprehensive Guide To 21st Century Skills (2022) https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/comprehensive-guide-21st-century-skills4. What Are 21st Century Skills? (2022) https://www.aeseducation.com/blog/what-are-21st-century-skills5. Employers Say College Grads Lack Hard Skills, Too (2019) https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/employers-say

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

strategies to integrate data analyticsinto project-based learning in selected computer science and engineering courses are described.The findings and lessons learned from this study are also presented with the intention to shareour experience with the instructors and administrators to advance data science education atMSIs/HBCUs.Related WorkIn the past decade, educators and researchers realized the importance of data analytics intransforming higher education. It was shown by Maier-Hein et al. [4] that incorporating dataanalytics and exposing students to real-world datasets improved their critical thinking. Moreimpressively, data science education encourages students to explore STEM careers and also © American Society for

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

by career financial expectationsboosted by a college degree. University degree programs must provide a financial value to theirstudents’ careers to ensure acceptable enrollments. There are several potential issues at thenational level which affect enrollments at American universities. Birthrates and economicfactors such as inflation and unemployment rates are among these issues.According to the US Census [6], the number of births in the United States (US) during 2008dropped by more than 68,000 over the previous year. This trend continued for the next six yearsthrough 2014. Starting in the fall of 2026, those born during these years will be 18 years old.For the seven-year period starting in 2026 through 3031, there will be cumulatively

Collection

2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Suguang Xiao, Clarkson University; Robert J Schneider, Clarkson University; Erik Backus, Clarkson University

Integration of a Local Riverbank Failure Problem in CivilEngineering Undergraduate CurriculumDr. Suguang Xiao, P.E., Clarkson UniversityMr. Robert Schneider, Clarkson UniversityMr. Erik Backus, P.E., LEED AP, Clarkson UniversityAbstractOne of the primary goals of undergraduate educators is to provide engineering students with engagingproblems to build skills needed for their careers. Project based coursework puts responsibility on thestudent to initiate self-directed learning and opportunity to apply fundamentals. Recently, with thesolicitation of the local municipality, a team of Clarkson University faculty and students volunteered inassisting a homeowner to rectify a slope failure along the St. Regis River in Brasher Falls, NY

Collection

2024 PNW Section Annual Meeting

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes; Nickolas Lambert; Emmanuel Teye

. Aligning to the above context, our study argues that sense of belonging is an importantintermediate outcome supporting students’ positive academic and career outcomes in highereducation [6]. Belonging is considered a basic psychological need [7, 8], as it is essential toforming and reconstructing strong identification with others, and with the learning context [9],elevating continued motivation and contributing to persistence in higher education [10, 11].Several factors have been identified to influence sense of belonging among LGBTQ students,including, sexual identity, outness, university messaging, meaningful social interactions [12],perceived discrimination and school LGB friendliness [13], and campus climate perceptions[14]. This study takes

Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

workers need adequatefoundational competencies in math, science, reading comprehension, and technical writing2. Inorder to be successful in their careers, technical workers need strong work related competenciesincluding computer literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking skills as well as strong technicalcompetencies in quality and process control, production philosophies including lean, Just-In-Time, and integrated production systems. These skills need to be taught at the technical collegesby college faculty who are educated and trained in advanced academic and technical skills withhigh level of expertise and proficiency.The roles of technical colleges are becoming more active in the technology based economicdevelopment era of the present time

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raquel Perez Castillejos, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

programs, about ten students from different parts in thecountry meet at the REU hosting institution and perform research and career-developmentactivities for 10 weeks. The NSF-funded REU program at our Institute is the first one thatfocuses on Neural Engineering: a hot topic in research and also highly sought after by students.Neural engineering is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary research area that takes an engineeringapproach to analyze neurological function and to understand, repair, replace, or enhance thenervous system. The main goal of a neural engineer is to develop solutions to neurological andrehabilitative problems. The REU site in neural engineering (NEURON REU) at the New JerseyInstitute of Technology (NJIT) is led by our biomedical

Conference Session

CPD Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald R. Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering; Andrew Lillesve, Iron Range Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

consists of threebasic components: (1) recognizing professional goals and objectives, (2) evaluating anindividual’s skill set to achieve the objectives, and (3) drafting a plan to acquire the skills andcompetencies needed to meet the professional goals1. These components will make studentsmore effective, independent and confident self-directed learners. There are three types of skillsrequired to establish and continue a successful professional career. These skills include: technicalskills and professional skills (known as academic skills), personal and social, and employabilityskills (such as work experience, internship, and co-op). In a PIP process, students identify theirpositions in all these skills, and develop an action plan to achieve their

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

career as a Mathematics Teacher at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina. He was awarded Teacher of the Year after his second year in the classroom. Also at this time he was selected to serve on the Curriculum Leadership Institute for the Greenville County Schools District. After teaching middle school for five years, Storm moved to Riverside High School and instructed integrated mathematics classes for 2 years. With a solid foundation of teaching experience formed, Storm accepted a position as an Aerospace Edu- cation Specialist for NASA’s Aerospace Education Services Project. For 7 years Storm designed, imple- mented and facilitated various STEM programs to inspire teachers and students in STEM. As

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Ryan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sabrina Grossman, CEISMC: Georgia Tech; Jessica D. Gale; Beth A. Kostka, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nancy Anna Newsome, Georgia Tech - Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing; Brian Douglas Gane, University of Illinois, Chicago; Jayma Koval, Georgia Tech, CEISMC; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

worked as a faculty member of the Biology Department and was Director of the elementary school outreach program in the Office of Science Teaching at Florida State University (FSU). In her 21-year career she has worked with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association and the National Park Service as a science educator and researcher and has been executive director of multiple non-profit environmental organizations. This experience has given Beth a strong background in grant writing, partnership building, laboratory research, teaching across K-12 and adults, as well as program development and curriculum writing.Miss Nancy Anna Newsome, Georgia Tech - Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Com-puting

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; S. Selcen Guzey, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

innovative, interdisciplinary curricular approaches that engage students in developing models of real world problems and their so- lutions. Her research also involves working with educators to shift their expectations and instructional practice to facilitate effective STEM integration. Tamara is the recipient of a 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her work on STEM integration with underrep- resented minority and underprivileged urban K-12 students.Dr. S. Selcen Guzey, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Dr. Guzey is a Research Associate at the STEM Education Center at the University of Minnesota. Her research and teaching focus on integrated STEM education.Mr. Aran W Glancy

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Joshua M. Pearce, Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University; Gerald Anzalone, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger P.E., Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

- ment of Education Title II Improving Teacher Quality grant targeting grade 5-12 physics and chemistry teachers’ use of inquiry learning and simulation technology. He is experienced in industry as well as the teaching profession with a career spanning five years in engineering design, several years part time consulting in industry, and 26 total years of teaching. Irwin has a research focus on evaluation of teach- ing and learning in the area of computer aided design, analysis, and manufacturing. Other professional affiliations include, ASEE Engineering Graphics Division Member, Vice Chair ASME MET Leadership Committee/ASME Board on Education Member, SME Accreditation Committee Member and ATMAE President Manufacturing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rabiul Islam, Oregon State University; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. The lack ofsituated or contextual curricular materials integrating conceptual understanding and practiceimpedes students’ abilities to be productive and innovative engineers.Project GoalsThe objective of this research effort is to synthesize early career engineering professionals’ andstudents’ mental representations or models of traffic signal systems and use this knowledge todevelop a concept inventory in traffic signal operations that is relevant to engineering practice.Conducting fundamental engineering education research on student and practitioner ways ofknowing is a critical and often overlooked first step in curriculum and assessment design. Assuch, having an engineering design relevant traffic signal operations concept inventory (TSCI

Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Christi McGeorge, North Dakota State University; Elizabeth J. Birmingham, North Dakota State University; Ann Burnett, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

members. Further, participating in the mentoring program decreased most mentees’ sense of isolation on the campus (71%), as well as within the community (52%).  Most mentees also reported that they had a support system in their mentoring group (61%) and that they developed relationships that they expect to continue throughout their Page 23.898.5 career. 4  Additionally, 17 (55%) mentees identified that participating in the mentoring program had animpact on their experience of the campus climate. Eight (26%) mentees felt

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Newberry, Dakota County Technical College; Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

books. Deb has spoken to multiple organizations, including the U.S. Senate, IEEE, ASME, BIO, AT- MAE, NCPN and others. A member of the editorial board of the Journal of Nano Education, she has published a number of articles in business magazines and professional journals.Dr. Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty (Work in Progress)IntroductionDespite a growing emphasis on engineering in grades K-12, persistently high dropout ratesplague undergraduate engineering programs [1],[2]. Prior studies indicate that engineeringactivities have the potential to increase interest in engineering pathways [3] or develop anengineering identity [4]. Less clear is whether pre-college engineering instruction alsocontributes to students' success in engineering career pathways by adequately preparing studentsfor undergraduate engineering. One concern is that K-12 engineering lessons "may mislead orunder prepare [students] by providing activities that they enjoy but which have little relation toengineering

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica Rosenberg; Marco Brizzolara, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

research infrastructure. Dr. Nelson’s research and leadership efforts focus on improving STEM education with particular emphasis on faculty development. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2010) and the inaugural (2017) recipient of the George Mason University John Toups Medal for Excellence in Teaching.Jessica Rosenberg Jessica Rosenberg is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of Education for the Quantum Science and Engineering Center at George Mason University. She is as an astrophysicist focusing on what we can learn about galaxy evolution from the gas and star formation properties of galaxies. She is also working to improve STEM education with a focus on the education and

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hank Boone, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Danxu Wang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Emma Regentova, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Venkatesan Muthukumar, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; SJ Kim, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jonathan Hilpert, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

schools, thecommunity, and the workplace [1]. Studies show that students who have an increased interest inscience, mathematics, and engineering in the early years (elementary and middle schools) oftheir education are more likely to pursue a STEM-related career [2]. Informal STEM educationexperiences are considered critical to developing the future STEM workforce [3]. InformalSTEM education can also help to address equity and access issues in STEM education. Studentsfrom underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, may face barriers to STEMeducation in traditional classroom settings, but informal STEM education can provide alternativeavenues for learning and engagement that are more inclusive and accessible [4]. Informal STEMeducation

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Mebougna L. Drabo, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

;M University © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024is presented. The findings and lessons learned from this study are also presented with theintention to share our experience with the instructors and administrators to advance data scienceeducation at MSIs/HBCUs.Related WorkIn the past decade, educators and researchers realized the importance of data analytics intransforming STEM education. It was shown by Maier-Hein et al. [6] that incorporating dataanalytics and exposing students to real-world datasets improved their critical thinking. Moreimpressively, data science education encourages students to explore STEM careers and alsoprovides a strong foundation for further education and future employment

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

typicalengineering course may not provide opportunities for students to learn and practice the diversityof practical skills they would use as practicing engineers. With the information presented herein,changes to course design and assessment can be made in communication-focused courses, andelsewhere in the curriculum, to target communication skills transferable to the workplace.Introduction and purposeAlthough the technical skills taught within engineering departments are likely similar to thosetaught within all engineering programs, professional skills are where graduates can stand outwhen entering the workforce [1-3]. Proficient communication in particular has been directlylinked to enhanced career progression [4], yet many engineering graduates lack

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Lindsay K. Gouedy, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly B. Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

al. noted "Events like technical writing and presentation workshopsor graduate student socials can help support communication and social health competencydevelopment at the department level. Between advisors and graduate students, regularconversations and awareness of often-hidden competencies can help facilitate growth as well." Inaddition, they pointed out “Thriving graduate students are more likely to have a reasonable timeto degree completion, are more likely to complete their graduate degrees, and may considerfuture careers in academia more seriously than those who simply survive, also contributing to(albeit limited) traditional metrics of success [6]."At Louisiana Tech University, graduate students are required to attend a seminar