Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Mechatronics & Simulation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Reihaneh Jamshidi, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

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Mechanical Engineering

skills and decisionmaking in design problems.Students’ achievement was assessed by the project deliverables: status report, oral presentationand final report. Additionally, a survey was conducted on effectiveness of the simulation projectin developing students’ simulation skills and learning mechanical engineering concepts. I. IntroductionWhile use of advanced design tools and software is deemed imperative for engineers in bothresearch and industry settings, acquiring these skills is not typically embedded in theundergraduate curriculum. Some students may choose relevant professional electives; however,for majority, a steep learning curve is required to grasp and master the skills required forengineering career or graduate school [1]. There

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn R. Gosselin, San Jose State University; Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University

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Mechanical Engineering

the revised rubrics showed several benefits, including easeand accuracy of assessment. Additionally, the authors suggest best practices for ensuringassessment alignment with ABET objectives by working backward from PI’s to write rubrics forassessment tools.IntroductionSince the introduction of ABET’s EC2000 criteria (Lattuca, Terenzini, and Volkwein, 2006),engineering programs have taken a wide range of approaches to assessment of Student Outcomes(Criterion 3). The research literature is replete with studies that present good assessmentpractices. However, it can be challenging to find the time to study the relevant research, choosethe best practices for one’s own program, and integrate those practices effectively, particularlywhen there may

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Adrianne J. Wheeler, Project SYNCERE; Jason Coleman, Project SYNCERE

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

developing their skills and interest in the STEM fields to ensuretheir success at the post-secondary level and beyond. The fundamental principles of E-CADEMY are based on a combination of best practices from research including: a project-basedlearning (PBL) curriculum, high dosage model, cohort of like-minded peers, engagement withSTEM professionals, and family engagement [4]-[8]. This paper provides an overview of theprogram’s component, student feedback and program model future considerations.II. Program Overview Project SYNCERE has provided equitable hands-on engineering experiences for morethan 20,000 underrepresented students in grades three through twelve since 2011. The goal of theorganization’s work is to create pathways for

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

George Okere, University of Cincinnati

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Construction Engineering

students may predominantly learn from on-the-job experience, as different from a combination of on-the-job experience and in-classroom experience. The necessary prerequisites should be made available tostudents to fill the learning gaps, and the coverage of the prerequisites should go farenough. The objective of this paper is to evaluate current practice and make necessarymodifications to the construction materials and methods course (a lower-level course) tobetter prepare students in the construction related programs. The research follows aqualitative research method. The research evaluated the need for prerequisites, as wellas the need to design prerequisite courses with relevant course content. A synthesis ofcurrent materials covered in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Roberta J Herter, California Polytechnic State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

viewed self-direction, when they appeared to practice it, and Page 26.1173.3what and who impeded its practice in relation to their academic, career, and life goals6.Focus Group Research DesignSemi-structured interview questions and topics were developed, and the focus group moderatorprovided prompts to the students. Dialog was recorded and then transcribed. Due to the extraeffort required to attend a focus group discussion (vs. filling out an online survey on one’s owntime), volunteers were requested, and lunch and a small stipend was provided for each focusgroup participant. The focus groups

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Doina Bein, California State University, Fullerton; Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton; Yu Bai, California State University, Fullerton; Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, California State University, Fullerton; Paulina Reina, California State University, Fullerton

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

received a stipend to assistASSURE-US leadership team members in conducting research projects that included: • Real-Time Object Detection using Artificial Intelligence • Self-driving Lego Robot using Artificial Intelligence • Hardware Accelerated Deep Neural Networks • High-Performance Computing using Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) • Study of Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting for IoT Devices • Design, Fabrication, and Analysis of Low-Cost Solar Powered Energy Harvesting Micro Air Vehicles using 3D Printing • Design, Fabrication, and Analysis of Low-Cost Customized Electric Skateboards • Data science projects using Jupyter Notebook The SURE took place in the labs associated with each discipline. The students were

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2: Special Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jean L. Bossart, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

or 1.10 in a particular subject area. 1.15 1.1 1.05 Ratio Score 1 0.95 0.9 0.85 0.8Figure 2. Ratio scores for example FE Subject Matter Report.From the graph in Figure 2, we see that the mechanical engineering students at the exampleinstitution did the best in probability and statistics (ratio score of 1.12 and scaled score of 0.39)compared to all other students taking the exam. Conversely, the same students did the worst inmechanical design and analysis (ratio score of 0.93 and scaled score of -0.24). Comparison ofthese ratio scores over multiple tests and years facilitates the determination of long-term trends.The results

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Baier, Florida International University; Yong Tao, Florida International University

: Class meetings would initially consist of a presentation by one of the faculty on a pertinent topic, such as Single Family Home Design and Technology, Photovoltaic System Fundamentals, Prefabrication in Home Design, Construction Issues, Fundraising, etc., followed by a group discussion and appropriate research assignments for the various teams, which students had been loosely divided into based on interest. This was the formative stage of the interdisciplinary team approach that would eventually evolve through the life of the project. Another key theme that was emphasized at the beginning was to study the previous Solar Decathlon entries in order to gain some

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Engineers Indigo: A World of Blues A Chemical Engineering Course For Nonengineers Dip white fabric in the muddy-colored indigo dye vat, and the cloth emerges green, then slowly turns azure, cobalt or sapphire before your eyes. The chemistry behind this reaction will be revealed – and practiced – in this course. This mysterious dye has an intriguing history, and we will study its societal and environmental impact from antiquity to the present. We will explore the use of indigo by different cultures, and each student will have the opportunity to replicate one of the techniques used to dye fabric with indigo. We will learn about the equipment used in producing indigo dye, and the three sources of indigo

Conference Session

ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Marlin, McMaster University; Andrew Hrymak, McMaster University; John MacGregor, McMaster University; Vladimir Mahalec, McMaster University; Prashant Mhaskar, McMaster University; Christopher Swartz, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

dynamic simulations provide excellent feedback on their proposed designs. Note that we use menu-driven programs in MATLAB for students to investigate the dynamics and control of process systems, which are non-linear, have noisy measurements, and have a few controlled and manipulated variables, e.g., a distillation tower or fired heater. These tools are valuable, but they do not address learning goals associated with complex process structures, including allowing students to modify the structures.• Graduate Studies in Engineering Practice - Our university offers selected programs for a Masters Degree in Engineering Practice that complement our research-oriented graduate programs (MSEP20). A new

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Stuart Werner Baur, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Mark Fitch, Missouri University of Science and Technology; William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

manager of Materials Testing lab at Missouri S&T, teaches mechanics of materials and develops digital educational resources for the engineering students. He had the opportunity of leading several scientific and industrial research projects and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Over the span of his career, Dr. Libre authored and co-authored 3 chapter books, 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 60 conference papers. He has advised and co-advised 8 gradu- ate students and mentored over 30 undergraduate students. He has collaborated with scholars from several countries, including Iran, China, Slovenia, Canada, and the US. He also served as a reviewer for 6 journals and a committee member of 5

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Novoa, Texas State University - San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University - San Marcos; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

receiving funding from NSF through SPARK and Texas State STEM Rising Stars. SPARK is a four years grant that looks to increase the recruitment and retention of female in engineering, computer science, and related fields by providing scholarships for low-income and talented students. Texas State STEM Rising Stars is a four years grant committed to increase the first and second year retention and graduation rates of students in STEM. Dr. Novoa is also the advisor of the Society of Women Engineers. She is committed to research on strategies to achieve gender equity and cultural inclusiveness in science and engineering.Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University - San Marcos Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Ph.D., is Assistant

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Technical Session 3: Design of Novel Energy-Related Courses and Course Materials

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Andrew McMahan, Central Carolina Community College; Gabrielle Temple; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

--33986[6] K. Walz, M. Slowinski, and K. Alfano. International Approaches to Renewable EnergyEducation – A Faculty Professional Development Case Study and Recommended Practices forSTEM Educators. American Journal of Engineering Education, volume 7, issue 2, pages 97-115, 2016.[7] M. Slowinski, K.A. Walz and K. Alfano. Renewable Energy Technician Education: TheImpact of International Faculty Collaboration. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, NewOrleans, Louisiana, June 2016. 10.18260/p.26073[8] A. Saleh, K. Bista. Examining Factors Impacting Online Survey Response Rates inEducational Research: Perceptions of Graduate Students. Journal of MultiDisciplinaryEvaluation, volume 13, issue 29, 2017.[9] D. A. Dillman. “Mail and internet surveys: The

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Price Barnett; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

30 years. He has been the six-time elected as the Program Chair of the ASEE International Division for approximately the past 15 years. Three times as the Program Chair for the Graduate Studies Division of ASEE. Nick has had a major role in development and expansion of the ID division. Under his term as the International Division Program Chair the international division expanded, broadened in topics, and the number of sessions increased from a few technical sessions to over eighteen sessions in the recent years. The ASEE International Division by votes, has recognized Nick’s years of service through several awards over the past years. Nick has been the recipient of multiple Service awards (examples: 2013, 2010

Conference Session

CoNECD Session: Day 3 - Slot 3 -- Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Brandi P. Jones, University of Southern California; Helen Choi, University of Southern California; Cheyenne Gaima

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

retention through activities, pro- grams, and events. Dr. Jones assumes a leadership role in the national engineering diversity and inclusion conversation regarding standards, benchmarks and best practices. She brings experience and proven track record of success in diversity and student development related work. Dr. Jones has held positions at Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, Occidental College, and California State Univer- sity, Long Beach. Dr. Jones’ professional experience is enhanced by her Doctorate in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania, combined with her research focus on experiences of underrepresented minority students in engineering disciplines.Prof. Helen

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Glandorf, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation ; Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, identity, and culture. Potential implications for practice, policy, andresearch are briefly summarized below in Table 2. Table 2: Servingness-Oriented Implications of Results Implications for Implications for Policy Implications for Research PracticeTheme 1: Self-Directed Programs should Educational policymakers Future research shouldLearning as a Prerequisite support differentiated should focus on examine mechanisms offor Mentees scaffolding of self- differentiation, support for students’ self- regulation, content abandoning a “one-size- directed learning

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 4 Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Niesha C. Douglas, Educate, Activate, Transform; Cathy Howell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R. Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anna Sanczyk, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

individual student and the institution. At the institutional level it is understoodas a mechanism that contributes to reducing attrition rates and enhancing recruitment plans butthere is a scarcity of empirical research related to PhD programs to understand this phenomenon.Contemporarily, Di Pierro [15] conceptualized doctoral mentoring as part of an institution’spragmatic retention plan to counter economic losses, potential loss in Carnegie classification, andvoids in research. Thus, mentoring should not be thought of as a disjointed obscure process, butone that is integrated and benchmarked as part of an institution’s best practices particularly forunderrepresented populations. For individual students mentoring often times is described as akey

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Jenkins; Dwayne Arola

theiracademic aims. Teaching students to learn as well as assessing how well students learn areintegral parts of this new paradigm in engineering education.In this paper, the background of an evolving “do-say” course in engineering mechanics, ME354“Mechanics of Materials Laboratory” is first described. Then, one of the exercises (Structures)within ME354 is presented in detail followed by a brief discussion of assessment and evaluationof the success of student learning. Finally, some conclusions are drawn regarding the teachingand learning aspects of this exercise.BackgroundStarting in 1995, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington,has revised its curriculum partly to realign the number of required credits for graduation

Conference Session

Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Clifton B. Farnsworth, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Video taping of liveclass sessions for this evaluation was performed with a typical camcorder and tripodsetup. The department has decided to experiment with distance education packages todevelop Best Practices to ensure most of the pedagogically sound and successful ASCEExCEEd Teaching Model is used.Obviously fully taping a live class with natural student interaction, processing it, andposting for student review would be the optimum choice that would allow all aspects ofthe ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Model to be employed except for a high degree of contactand developing positive rapport with the students who are not in class. Those studentswould not be able to pose a question or respond to a question just as some students do notparticipate in live

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selyna Perez Beverly, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Donald L. Gillian-Daniel

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

sustain students’ attention [13]. Hernandez-de-Menendez et al. [13], argue thatactive learning leads to lower failure rates and promotes skills that engineers need to besuccessful in their professions such as teamwork, communication, and collaboration. However, although active learning can improve the experiences for students withinengineering, the impact of active learning on students of color and women are mixed [e.g., 14].Studies of the general college population have demonstrated positive effects of active learning onstudents’ self-confidence and persistence toward graduate school [15]. However, for somestudents, active learning practices such as volunteering to answer a question and being called onto answer a question in class can be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Nelson Blue, University of Southern Maine

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Scholars Program” Award # 1153281AbstractThe National Science Foundation awarded the University of Southern Maine with a grant forSTEM Opportunities for Academically Capable and Financially Needy Students entitled the“University of Southern Maine STEM Scholars Program,” Award # 1153281. At the completionof our fifth year, this poster presentation provides an opportunity to present data on the successof our S-STEM program, as well as share some of the best practices learned and applied. TheUSM STEM Scholars Bridge Program has been a model for blending the elements ofrecruitment, retention, and placement into an integrated, comprehensive but non-intrusiveprogram that promotes student success in transitioning from high schools and communitycolleges

Conference Session

Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Johnny Crayd Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maia Greene-Havas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abram Diaz-Strandberg, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sophia Vicente, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

Education at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). Homero has 15 years of international experience working in industry and academia. His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive pedagogical practices, industry-driven competency development in engineering, and understanding the barriers that Latinx and Native Americans have in engineering. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence fellow, a Diversity scholar, a Fulbright scholar and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society.Ms. Maia Greene-Havas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Maia Greene-Havas

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

experiences beyond the scope of the curriculum. These teams challengestudents to think independently and adapt quickly, fostering valuable skills. Additionally, theyenable students to collaborate with diverse peers, fostering relationships that can be beneficial intheir future careers.The purpose of this research is to enhance both the curriculum and engineering teams tomaximize the benefits for participating students, ensuring they develop into the best futureengineers possible. By identifying areas for improvement, whether in terms of offering morepractical knowledge or enhancing overall experiences that extend beyond the classroom, we aimto create a more enriching and impactful experience for students involved in these teams.In addition to

Conference Session

The Academic Environment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa McClain, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

all equity issues should be handled in the same way and will bereceived with the same degree of satisfaction by differing groups.DiscussionAlthough most universities have policies in place designed to promote equity, unfortunatelywomen and other minority faculty often become professionally stalled by subtle forms ofdisadvantage interwoven into university culture which policy alone fails to eliminate.3,17 This istrue for faculty university-wide as well as for S&E faculty as indicated by survey responses. Thedevaluation of a faculty member’s “non-traditional” research agenda, the inflexible weighting ofteaching/research/service workloads related to promotion and tenure, toleration of sexist or racistcomments, de facto exclusion from

Conference Session

Student Projects in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

professional practice. This report discusses anassignment in a graduate-level water quality engineering course meant to explicitly connectcourse content to working in a related sector. To complete the assignment, students investigateda job of their choosing and networked with someone currently in that job to inform their ultimateappraisal of whether the position is one they are still interested in. The impact of the assignmentwas assessed quantitatively (via students’ post-assignment responses on a Likert scale) andqualitatively (via open-ended questions). Students reported that the assignment was beneficial inconnecting the course to relevant professional opportunities, but they saw concrete ways toimprove the assignment for the future.Introduction

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Scott Molitor, University of Toledo; Brian W. Randolph, University of Toledo; Shane A. Brown, Washington State University; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; C. Richard Cassady, University of Arkansas

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NSF Grantees

CIVE 2990 for high schoolseniors and first-year engineering science students.Washington State University:Background: Washington State University is a research-based, 4 year institution dedicated to theadvancement of professional practice and the education of the next generation of leaders ininnovation. In 2009 the university took part in the NSF CCLI Phase 3 initiative to combat therise in engineering program attrition rates that has been recognized across the country. Theengineering department at Washington State University currently employs 99 tenured/tenuretrack faculty members, educating approximately 2000 undergraduates across a wide array ofengineering programs, including civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, material science

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge

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International

multidisciplinary engineering education at a foundation level; ≠ Develop opportunities for team-based project activities; ≠ Expose students to the established analysis-synthesis and CDIO loops in engineering; ≠ Expose students to the fundamental tools and technologies of engineering disciplines; ≠ Enhance the interdisciplinary thought processes so important to professional engineering practice; ≠ Offer a fundamental preparation for graduate studies in most engineering disciplines.The first year includes a significant project orientation designed to motivate students and toaddress the continuing issues of disassociation between theoretical framework and designaspects6 (page 23) and of student retention in engineering12 (page 3

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session: Student Success

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MacKenzie Reber, Grove City College; Yun Dong, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Subhanwit Roy, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Paper ID #38089Identifying the Challenges Aerospace Engineers Face Duringthe Transition from University to IndustryMacKenzie Ann Reber (Miss) I am a recent graduate from Grove City College (May 2022). I graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Chemical Engineering. I will be working as an applications engineer for ThermalTech in Pittsburgh, PA in August. My current research interests revolve around engineering education and employee proactive actions.Yun Dong (Ms) Yun is a Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction. She graduated from Iowa State University. Her research interests include newly

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel T. Schwartz

projects, or they canperform another of the technology experiments drawn from the author's graduate research Page 3.28.2program. To the best of my knowledge, this course is quite unique in its mission and approach,being neither an electroanalytical chemistry laboratory nor a lecture-oriented electrochemicalengineering course. The course is taught in a ten week quarter. Eighty minutes of lecture arepresented weekly. Grades are based on 3 written reports (70%), a midterm exam (20%) and anoral report (10%).Having just provided the context, motivation, resources, and overall organization for thisElectrochemical Engineering laboratory, it is perhaps

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

not thefocus of most construction programs and are not discussed to a satisfactory extent in constructionclassrooms and laboratories, some students do not even have the chance to seriously consider thoseroles and even decide if they would prefer to work in those roles in the future. Unfamiliarity andmisconceptions about professional roles brings conflicts during practice and also increasesstudents’ doubts about their level of knowledge and capabilities [4]. Construction graduates havefound themselves working on transportation and infrastructure projects, instead of the typicalcommercial construction building projects that they are mostly prepared for through typicalconstruction programs. It is not uncommon to find students who have graduated