Conference Session

Technical Session 7: Online and Distributed Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Peter Bermel, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Hillary E. Merzdorf, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #26971Beyond the Means – Visualizing Learner Activity and Outcomes for OnlineInstructorsMr. Taylor V. Williams, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Taylor Williams is a Ph.D. student in Purdue’s school of engineering education. He is currently on an academic leave from his role as an instructor of engineering at Harding University. While at Harding he taught undergraduate biomedical, computer, and first-year engineering. Taylor also spent time working in industry as a systems engineer. Taylor received his master’s in biomedical engineering from Tufts Univer- sity and his

Conference Session

Reports from ADVANCE Institutions

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen P. Constant, Iowa State University

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Women in Engineering

significantly in variouscampus climate surveys and other studies to better understand faculty satisfaction and the factorsthat differentially impact women and minorities.3 Indeed, the demonstration of an environmentconducive to change was one of the factors influencing the National Science Foundation’sdecision to award ISU the ADVANCE grant in late 2006 and an I3 (Innovation throughInstitutional Integration) grant in 2010.General Program DescriptionISU is in the final year of a 5-year NSF-funded ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant.A more complete program description has been previously reported, and a comprehensiveprogram description and evaluation is planned after the completion of the funded grant.4,5 Theintent of the present paper is to

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University

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Women in Engineering

. Fahien Award, the John Wiley Premier Award for Engineering Education Courseware, NCSU Fac- ulty Advising Award, National Effective Teaching Institute Fellow, NCSU Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award, George H. Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award, ASEE Southeastern Section New Teacher Award, and ASEE-ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant Award. Bullard’s research interests lie in the area of educational scholarship, including teaching and advising effectiveness, academic integrity, process design instruction, and the integration of writing, speaking, and computing within the curriculum.Prof. Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University Penny Knoll is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the undergraduate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Patricia M Kieran, University College Dublin

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, test and refine a “heart lung system” (Integrates allprinciples). Student teams present their final designs along with an analysis of design decisionsin an open forum (Collaboration/Public Artifacts). Concepts and key ideas are reinforced andcontinuity between lessons is maintained through the use of a design notebook. In thenotebook, students record daily artifacts representing their understanding (Metacognition) thatare publically displayed on a classroom artifact board (Public Artifacts).To date, the INSPIRES Heart Lung system curriculum has been used by over 35 science(Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and technology (Engineering, Pre-Engineering, Allied Health andTechnology Education) teachers impacting more than 1000 students in the mid

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, University of Illinois at Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois at Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago; Didem Ozevin P.E., University of Illinois at Chicago; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade, University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois at Chicago

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

P.E., University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Ozevin is an associate professor of the Department of Civil and Materials Engineering. Dr. Ozevin received her Ph.D. from Lehigh University in 2005. She worked as a research scientist at Physical Acous- tics Corporation till 2010. Her research is integrating structural design and damage assessment methods, and real time process and damage detection.Dr. Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago Renata A. Revelo is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and her Ph.D. in Education Organization and Leadership

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

Education, 2020.Dr. Yimesker Yihun is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University (WSU) in theMechanical Engineering Department (ME). His research focuses on integrating human anatomicalvariations and physiological responses into robotic systems and human-robot interface designs. Asthe director of an independent robotics and control research lab, he leads various projects inmechanism synthesis, robot-based rehabilitation, control system design, and Human-MachineInterface. His research has received funding from organizations like NSF, NASA, Kansas Boardof Regents, and WSU. Dr. Yihun is dedicated to enhancing the ME curriculum, particularly in theareas of Design, Robotics, and Control. He also conducts educational research to

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

out that thesimulation tools are somewhat complicated to use.The results of this study point out to several implications for enhancing students’ experienceusing these tools. It has been identified that the inclusion of a tutorial or online demonstrationmay be beneficial, for not only explaining technical aspects such as description of all options ofthe tools, but also for explaining theoretical aspects such as how to refine certain points in amesh. Finally, by these same means (e.g. tutorials, demos, etc.) the transparency of thesimulation can be increased by explaining students “what is happening to the program whenrunning”.In conclusion, literature has emphasized the need of integrating computational materials coursesinto the curriculum. We

Conference Session

COED: EE Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Southern University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Computers in Education

Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education), and other (email: lucian.cioca@ulbsibiu).Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different engineering and technology courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. His tremendous re- search experience in manufacturing includes environmentally

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting; Christina Convertino; Heather Thiry

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

) grant was designed to ignite and measure change in an engineeringdepartment to support inclusivity, diversity, and excellence. Literature indicates thatorganizational change hinges upon multiple factors. In particular, the ways in which incentivesand reward structures are used to support the change sought, the ways in which financialpriorities shape practices in an organization, human resource allocation and training, and policiesthat shape practice are critical components in change.Using a continuous improvement mindset to consider change, which assumes integral changerather than drastic shifts to practice, we frame a mixed methods case study of the University ofTexas at El Paso computer science department, a recipient of a 2016 RED grant

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 graduate teaching assistants (annual all-campus teaching orientation, annual campus recognition of grad- uate teaching excellence, and teaching certification programs), supports service-learning university-wide efforts (Community of Service-learning Faculty Fellows), and oversees the professional development of CIE’s graduate assistants. Velasquez is Co-chair of the Committee for the Education of Teaching As- sistants. He is an Associate Fellow of Purdue’s Teaching Academy and a Senior Researcher in the Pro- duction, Robotics, and Integration Software for Manufacturing and Management (PRISM) Center in the School of Industrial Engineering. He serves in the HUB

Conference Session

Technical Session 9:Topics related to STEM

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Joseph Beyette, Texas A&M University; Michael S. Rugh, Texas A&M University; Jason Lin, Texas A&M University; Xing Wang, Texas A&M University; Zelun Wang, Texas A&M University; Jyh C. Liu, Texas A&M University; Robert M. Capraro, Aggie STEM @ Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education

tools and e-books focus on a singlesubject with multiple modules explaining each case, requiring vast amount of effort from an expertto create such modules. As a result, the static information is unable to operate optimally in newenvironments, because the system is unable to adapt uniquely to each students’ learning behaviorsand teachers’ input. Thus, to overcome this issue, the DIME system integrates modern machinelearning techniques, which allow the graphical display of information to adapt automatically basedon external and internal feedback.The way the DIME system responds to these two types of feedback differentiates it from previoussystems. Internal feedback refers to the students’ physical interaction with the DIME map, such asclicking

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Reising, University of Evansville

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Computers in Education

2006-812: MATHCAD FOR IN-CLASS EXAMPLES IN A RANDOM PROCESSESCOURSEJames Reising, University of Evansville JAMES A. REISING is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, where he has taught since 1980. Prior to that time he was employed by Eagle-Picher Industries at the Miami Research Laboratories and the Electro-Optic Materials Department. He is a senior member of IEEE. Page 11.913.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Mathcad™ for In-class Examples in a Random Processes CourseAbstractSome textbooks1,2 used for courses in

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Parten, Texas Tech University

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Computers in Education

year so the robots also change.BEST is a volunteer, non-profit organization that must raise the money to support thegame and pay for the kits. The robots in the BEST competitions have been remotecontrolled type robots. The returnable kits are used each year and consist of the remotecontrol system with motors and servos. For some time, the BEST organization hasconsidered moving to a quasi-autonomous robot with microprocessor control. However,no systems have been found to meet the BEST requirements specifically in regard to cost,ease of use, ruggedness and reliability. The ECE Department at TTU has, for a number ofyears, used robotics projects with embedded microprocessors as an integral part of theproject laboratory program. The development of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mayra S. Artiles Ph.D., Arizona State University; Juan M. Cruz, Rowan University; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, Quality Measures LLC Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas is the CEO of Quality Measures, LLC, a Virginia-based consulting firm special- izing in program and project evaluation, accreditation preparation, and capacity building. With over 22 years of experience in project evaluation and implementation of educational activities for over $100M in federal and state funded projects, Gwen consistently works collaboratively with her clients to maximize evaluation outcomes. As an external evaluator, Gwen has conducted over 70 evaluations in various areas with an emphasis in STEM-H related curriculum experiences at various colleges and universities across the U.S. Gwen’s work with NSF, USDOE, DOE, DOD, HRSA, and DOJ helps in providing the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Moreland, Purdue University Northwest; Michael Edward Hoerter, CIVS; SHENG WANG, PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST CIVS

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Damassa and T. D. Sitko, "Simulation Technologies in Higher Education: Uses, Trends, and Implications." ECAR Research Bulletin 3, 2010.24. A. Lesgold, "SHERLOCK: A Coached Practice Environment for an Electronics Troubleshooting Job," 1988.25. J. Moreland, S. Dubec, T. Okosun, X. Wang, C. Zhou, “A 3D Wind Turbine Simulator for Aerodynamics Education,” Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, IMECE, San Diego, CA, November, 2013.26. D. Fu, et al., "Integration of Numerical Simulation Data with Immersive 3D Visualization." Proceedings of the International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods (MSV). The Steering Committee of The World Congress in Computer

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Minorities in Engineering

to be focused in demographicallyLatina/o-concentrated areas, involving counselors and parents in the application process, andcoordinating with early outreach programs in high schools.” 7 Increasing underrepresentedstudent enrollment cannot be achieved from an administrator’s desk or through web pages.Recruiters must travel to where the pools of prospective students live and learn.ECAP informational recruitment strategies educate the prospective students’ entire family on theexciting possibilities and benefits of an engineering degree, and illustrate how students canstructure their high school (or earlier) curriculum in preparation for college. When parents learnabout engineering as a profession, they spread the word to others through

Conference Session

Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Strategies: Problems of Alignment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Graham, Johns Hopkins University; Tobin Porterfield, Towson University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

University, Whiting School of Engineering bgraham@jhu.edu Tobin Porterfield, Associate Professor, Department of E-Business & Technology Management, Towson University, College of Business & Economics tporterfield@towson.edu The Surprisingly Broad Range of Professional Skills Required for EngineersAbstractEnsuring engineering program graduates possess the skillset sought by employers is critical tothe success of colleges and universities offering these degrees. Accrediting bodies are demandingthat engineering programs better integrate professional skills in their curriculum. The IETAccreditation of Higher Education

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Velda V. Morris, School District of Philadelphia; Rebecca A. Stein, University of Pennsylvania; James F. Keller, University of Pennsylvania; Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania

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Minorities in Engineering

, “SAAST Robotics-An Intensive Three-Week Robotics Program for High School Students,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 4-7, 2007.[12] Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Education for the Next Twenty-Five Years, A Report on a Workshop for U.S. Mechanical Engineering Departments, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA, Oct. 7-8, 1996.[13] Engineering Education and Practice in the United States, National Academy Press, 1985.[14] Engineering Education: Designing an Adaptive System, Report of the NRC Board on Engineering Education, National Research Council, 1995[15] Joseph Bordogna, Eli Fromm, and Edward Ernst, "Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration

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Cooperative Education Addresses ABET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

growth in student Page 12.528.4skills as they pass through the academic and practical learning processes. The standarddeviation for the category gives an indication of the effectiveness of the educationalprocess as applied to that skill. This combination yields valuable information about theoverall students’ learning experience that can be utilized to adjust curriculum, teachingstyles, or course sequences. The University of Cincinnati has recently received a long-term FIPSE grant and will continue to refine their student evaluation techniques over thenext few years. Although there are numerous other institutions that have long and

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona; Gimantha N. Perera, North Carolina State University; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona; Francesca A López, Penn State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #44329Appreciative Inquiry as an Intervention for Equity-Centered EngineeringEducation Research and PraxisAnn Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona Ann Shivers-McNair is associate professor and director of professional and technical writing in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the School of Information at the University of Arizona, on the lands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui.Gimantha N. Perera, North Carolina State University Gimantha Perera is a Sri Lankan born researcher and educator from NC State University. He was inspired to be an engineer by his maternal grandfather Anil, who

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College

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Computers in Education

nodes can be referred to as the course model.The navigation of most online courses is done linearly; typically by pressing the next button togo to the next course section. An effective automated course delivery system however, shouldguide the student through the course using an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS). In ITSnavigation, it is the computer that determines which topic the student needs to see next. TheITS’s navigation decisions are mainly based on the results of continuous formative assessmentsthat are integrated in each course ontology node. Hence while in linear navigation all studentsexperience the course in the same way, in ITS course navigation, each student experiences thecourse differently. For example with ITS navigation, some

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Georgiopoulos

model for the integration of Machine Learning into the undergraduate curriculum of those engineering and science disciplines mentioned above. The goal is increased exposure to Machine Learning technology for a wider range of students in science and engineering than is currently available. Our approach of integrating Machine Learning research into the curriculum involves two components. The first component is the incorporation of Machine Learning modules into the first two years of the curriculum with the goal of sparking student interest in the field. The second is the development of new upper level Machine Learning courses for advanced undergraduate students. In the past, we have reported on our experiences of introducing

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #13395Assessing the GRIT of Incoming Engineering StudentsDr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Dr. Laura Bottomley, ASEE Fellow, is the Director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place for K-20 Outreach and a Teaching Associate Professor in the Colleges of Engineering and Education at NC State University. She teaches an Introduction to Engineering class for incoming freshmen in the College and Children Design, Invent, Create, a course for elementary education students that introduces them to engineering design and technology as well as various electrical engineering classes. In 2009 Dr

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

for the transport of both information and electricalenergy. As such, they are an important subject for undergraduate students in electricalengineering to master. With pressure to include more topics in the curriculum, most electricaland computer engineering curricula have limited the required coverage of electromagnetics to asingle three or four semester hour course. With this development, the allotted space in the singlecourse must be used wisely and many topics formerly covered in a multi-course sequence mustbe omitted. This forces some difficult curricular decisions as some pet topics of various facultycannot be covered in the allotted time. At many institutions, the topic of transmission lines wasin itself a separate course which has long

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; Kimberly Filer, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Jane Prey, Microsoft Research

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Computers in Education

Page 14.695.2with support from the college administration, alumni, corporate entities, and from variousresearch agencies such as the NSF. Innovations include the incorporation of freshman hands-onmechanical dissection labs, multi-disciplinary projects, and integrated subject material courses toname a few. Most notable among the teaching/learning innovations are the College’s efforts inthe effective use of computing and communication technology in the curriculum. This effortspans the breadth of digital network communications technology from gigaPOP networkingthrough advanced wireless nets, utilizing a broad spectrum of computing devices from personaldigital assistants through multiprocessor super computers. In this paper we describe howpersonal

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Retention of Undergraduate Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer I. Clark, Montana State University ; Sarah L. Codd, Montana State University; Angela Colman Des Jardins, Montana State University; Christine M. Foreman, Montana State University; Brett W. Gunnink, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Katherine Ruth Stocker

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

challenges of the engineering curriculum. It was rewarding to feel like I was giving back to and supporting the community of female engineering students. • It has been an opportunity to connect with some of the younger students that I now see and talk to around campus. Also, an opportunity to give back to the program. I was in Page 26.1218.7 the same place and wasn't sure about my major at some point as well, and I was able to relate and advise these women. • Having positive role models was crucial to my experience and success at MSU. I've loved the

Conference Session

S6B: Full Papers - One Size Does Not Fit All

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Casey Violette Haskins, University of Oklahoma; Brian M McSkimming, University of Oklahoma; Jahnavi Dirisina, The University of Oklahoma; Jude A. Okolie, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, The University of Oklahoma; Allison Quiroga, University of Oklahoma

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Full Papers

and later adaptations such as the Washington STARSinvite participation by students who are highly motivated for an engineering degree yet had lessaccess to STEM curriculum than their peers or who identify in communities underrepresented inengineering or computing. The programs are modeled on athletic "redshirt" seasons where anincoming athlete has high motivation and potential, while needing additional strength or skilldevelopment. These developmental year programs focus on building supportive faculty- andpeer-mentored cohorts; strong math, science, and academic skill foundations; and self-management and leadership competencies [2].About seven years ago, we learned of University of Maryland-College Park FIRE, the First-YearInnovation and

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Stacey D. Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Jamora Hamilton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

problems) and(10) lifelong learning1. The development of these traits is becoming increasingly important fortraining engineering students nationwide in that these traits help students persist and excel intheir chosen engineering disciplines. At the same time, full curricula and the rising cost ofeducation have placed pressure on institutions to reduce the credits needed for an engineeringdegree. As such, there is not enough space in the curriculum to that ensure all the necessarylearning occurs in the classroom. In addition, there is little understanding as to how out-of-classroom experiences might be critical sources of learning for engineering undergraduates.Shrinking budgets are worsening the problem as institutions now find themselves in a

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

instructor] did an AMAZING job using the tablet PC. He integrated it very well into the course, and it made things run much smoother and efficiently. I have had other professor attempt to use the tablet, but he is by-far an outstanding instructor with PC integration.” “In the past I have found it to be a distraction if everyone in the class has a tablet, but just the professor having one worked well.” Page 14.1374.8Additionally, several students commented that they felt instructor use of the tablet PC was notdistracting, but, based on prior experiences, students and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne Toto, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Wharton, Pennsylvania State University; John Cimbala, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University

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Computers in Education

2006-1599: ONE STEP BEYOND: LECTURING WITH A TABLET PCRoxanne Toto, Pennsylvania State University Roxanne Toto is an instructional designer and e-Learning Support Specialist for Engineering Instructional Services at the Pennsylvania State University. In this capacity she supports faculty, teaching assistants and staff in developing technology skills and integrating those skills into courses and provides assistance in the areas of teaching, learning, instructional technology, and assessment. She received her B.A. in American Studies from Temple University in Philadelphia, her M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from Philadelphia University; and is currently writing her dissertation in