Conference Session

Two-year College STEM Programs Meeting the Needs of Industry

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Jacqueline Gilberto; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Yuting Sheng, Rice University; Anila K. Shethia, Rice University; Rui (Roy) Sun, Rice University

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Two-Year College

K. Shethia holds a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems and an M.B.A. from University of Houston. She is currently the Education Research Manager in the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University.Rui (Roy) Sun, Rice University Roy Sun is an undergraduate majoring in mechanical engineering at Rice University with an expected graduation date of May 2018. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Evaluating the Quality of Project Summaries for S-STEM ProposalsAbstractRice University received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to hostworkshops designed to help faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs)develop competitive

Collection

2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

James McDonald; Mary A. Burke

, Joseph M. and Townsend, Barbara K., Evaluating State Level Articulation Agreements According to Good Practice, Community College Review, Volume 28 Number 3, pp 1-21. 3. Reese, Susan, Articulation Agreements Ease the Way, Techniques (Association for Career and Technical Education) Volume 77 Number 3, March 2002 pp 37-38. 4. Roach, Ronald, A Passport to a Four-Tear Degree, Black Issues in Higher Education, August 28, 2003 pp 28-31. 5. Taulbee Survey 2004-2006, Computing Research News, Computing Research Association, May 2006. 6. Kalwarski, Tara, et al, Best Jobs in America, Money Magazine, May 2006. 7. Zinser, Richard W. and Hansen, Carl E., Improving Access to the Baccalaureate, Community College

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kimberly A. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Lisa Macon, Valencia College; Mohua Kar, Valencia College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

time to graduation and arerequired to begin in remedial mathematics. The target population struggles to integrate appliedmathematical concepts within their introductory engineering classes. As a result, the attritionrates are higher after students take statics and dynamics courses. These students with poormathematical preparation were identified as at-risk for leaving engineering and STEM pathwaysentirely once they faced difficulties in their early coursework due to applied mathematics. Thispaper highlights the best practices in implementing peer-led team learning strategies as part ofengineering recitation courses to achieve student persistence and retention.As part of the activities for the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education grant

Conference Session

ERM: Persistence and Attrition in Engineering

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baker Martin, Clemson University; Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia

Education (FIE) could hold data-sharing workshops, curate goals and best practices to improve academic recovery among itsundergraduates and publicize the successes. National and regional organizations have aresponsibility to grow their professions.Learning from failure and prototyping should be lauded within engineering. Educators withinengineering departments, especially EE and CPE, should also invest time within their pedagogyto create a culture of resiliency and a growth mindset. Mindset research has found to help allstudents and especially those who are minoritized within selective majors [16]. Based on anumber of studies within and outside engineering, institutions must also take a hard look at whothey most often put on academic probation and

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Diane Matt, WEPAN

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Women in Engineering

policy areas and information on issues related to increasing women’s participation in engineering; o Collects and offers access to research, best practices, lessons learned, data and information; o Provides capacity building tools, including webinars and blogs; o Provides a platform to test and disseminate a new toolkit for creating information resources that will support the work of researchers and practitioners. The WKC will use new technologies such as harvesting mechanisms to bring together the many resources available but scattered among a wide variety of programs and universities. It will make them readily accessible to stakeholders who need this information to develop policies, intervention

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Hayes, Dublin Institute of Technology; Robert Herrick, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

modelallows time for detailed discussion of scholarly work, research and development projects,teaching ‘best practice’ and joint-student project potential This model has already worked wellbetween the School of Manufacturing and Design Engineering at DIT and the School ofIndustrial Technology at Purdue. Initial short-term asynchronous exchange can build theconfidence of participants in the value of the exchange process. Typically, during a short termexchange, faculty members lecture at the exchange site in an area of special interest. Planningand appropriate timing of asynchronous exchange together with the support of management andcolleagues are important success elements to minimise disruption at the home site.Asynchronous exchanges can provide the

Conference Session

Physics in the K-16 Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mike Cheung; Rex Ramsier; Ed Evans; Francis Broadway; Helen Qammar

but even a quick review of the recent literature indicates that thediscussion concerning what is the best teaching method or assessment tool is far fromover.7-12 We have been operating under the assumption that combining the best from allapproaches, and tailoring these to fit the needs and situation of our own students, is themost effective way we can improve learning as well as student attitudes. We draw frommany different techniques and ideas including those already cited and others,13-18 and tryto provide as many opportunities for students to learn as possible. The goal of this paperis to describe our experiences and lessons learned to help other faculty interested inmodifying their courses do so in a cost-effective manner, as well as to

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 3 of 3: Supporting High School Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin L Autenrieth P.E., Texas A&M University; Cheryl A Page, Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Chance W. Lewis, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

regarding importantskills and attributes to be a successful engineer. As a “lessons learned” note to administrators ofteacher research experience programs: When selecting an experimental design for participantsurveys, program administrators should investigate the options, weigh the advantages and Page 24.1213.2disadvantages, and then select the option that best fits the needs and constraints of their program.IntroductionNumerous reports have stressed the demand for more STEM graduates to satisfy increasingSTEM workforce needs1-7. Overall, the U.S. has experienced long-term declines in engineeringenrollments5, but anticipates a 10% job growth in the

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shauna N. Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Philip Goldberg, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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

understanding the impact of community-based engineering programs on student major choice for underrepresented groups in engineering, with a specific focus on Black/African American youth and inclusive program evaluation methods. Shauna is engaged in Purdue’s Engineering Education Graduate Student Association and Black Graduate Student Association.Dr. Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on improving methods of assessment in engineering learning environments and supporting engineering students.Philip Goldberg, Purdue University, West Lafayette Philip Goldberg is a First Year Engineering undergraduate

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service- learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Dr. Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines Greg currently teaches in Humanitarian Engineering at CSM. Greg earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice from UC Berkeley where he acquired a passion for using engineering to facilitate developing communities’ capacity for success. He earned his master’s degree in Structural Engineering and Risk Analysis from Stanford University. His PhD work at CU Boulder focused on how student’s connections of

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Suzanne S. Hicks, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

, which are all vital in their respective fields.IntroductionThe Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree arose in the late 1990s to fill a gap betweenoverqualified PhDs and underprepared undergraduates in science fields [1]. PSM programsprovide graduate-level science training plus professional skills valued by employers [2]. Theadvantages of PSM degrees include career preparation, practical experience, high employability,networking opportunities, specialized knowledge, and lower cost versus a PhD. The PSM alignswith best practices proposed for master's degrees by higher education organizations [3], [4], [5].MTSU's PSM program (MSPS degree) meets the requirements for formal PSM affiliation [6].The interdisciplinary MSPS integrates science and

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Carels; James Howard; Charles Bersbach; Debra Larson

& Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education Session 2630During the spring of 2000, the three graduate students from EGR 686 were vertically integratedas project managers into NAU’s junior-level multidisciplinary project-driven design class that iscalled EGR 386 Engineering Design III. This integration, the practicum component of EGR 686,was combined with traditional class time, reflective writings, and mentoring to provide a balanceof theory with structured practice and guided reflection.The vertical integration was accomplished by structuring EGR 386 as a lightweight matrixorganization that

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Mello, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

, Page 11.1155.2and SAE Supermileage. The authors all teach design and mechanics classes and are advisors ofthese four vehicle teams. Based on the authors’ different advising approaches—and observationsof advisors at other schools—a set of best practices is identified to improve the learningexperience. In addition, specific issues we have experienced with each of the listed competitionswill provide a basis for a set of suggested improvements for intercollegiate design competitionsin general.These competitions operate on a one-year development cycle. During that time, the team isexpected to design, analyze, built, test, and prepare reports on the project. Most competitionsrequire an all-new or mostly-new vehicle each year. A typical timetable is

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Jacob Randall Vanderpool, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

2017 North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) Rookie Research Excellence Award. Under her mentorship, Dr. Ofori-Boadu’s students have presented research posters at various NCAT Undergraduate Research Symposia resulting in her receiving a 2017 Certificate of Recognition for Undergraduate Re- search Mentoring. In 2016, her publication was recognized by the Built Environment Project and Asset Management Journal as the 2016 Highly Commended Paper. Andrea has served as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several journals and conferences. In 2015, Dr. Ofori-Boadu established her STEAM ACTIVATED! program for middle-school girls. She also serves as the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rania Hussein, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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Electrical and Computer

approachcan offer stable and reliable instruction well beyond the COVID-19 crisis.IntroductionSince March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all facets of life and has become a majordisruption to higher education worldwide. Many institutions have opted to cancel in-personclasses, including labs, and have mandated a pivot to online instruction to help control the spreadof the virus. Researchers have studied online education for decades and research shows thateffective online learning results from a planned instructional design using a systematic model fordevelopment [1]. Research also showed that educators who are new to online instruction reportchallenges related to increased workload, the usage of new technologies, and organizing theircourses

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Epicenter Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Shannon Gilmartin, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Angela Shartrand, VentureWell; Laurie Moore, National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter); Emanuel Costache, SageFox Consulting Group; Andreea Mihaela Fintoc; Qu Jin, Stanford University; Calvin Ling, Stanford University; Florian Michael Lintl, Stanford University; Leticia C. Britos Cavagnaro, Stanford University; Humera Fasihuddin, VentureWell; Anna K Breed

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #12636Exploring what we don’t know about entrepreneurship education for engi-neersDr. Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and work-practices, and applied finite element analysis. From 1999-2008 she served as a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading the Foundation’s engineering study (as reported in Educating Engineers

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

learning sciences, as she uncovers how individual performance is influenced by aptitudes, spatial skills, personal interests and direct manipulation of mechanical objects.Samantha Schauer, Boise State University Samantha Schauer is a student at Boise State University, graduating in May 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Applied Mathematics. Samantha works as an Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Krishna Pakala. She is also actively involved in the Honors College, the Society of Women Engineers, and the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Happy Hours are a

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Farrah Fayyaz, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 23.188.13development to determine best practices for these experiments. One factor that would beinteresting to study is the impact of the hands-on nature of the experiments relative to asimulation only based experiment. The advantage of doing simulations only is the reduced costand accessibility to the students, but what is lost is the connection to a physical system. It will beinteresting to see what impact the hands-on aspect has with regards to CTSS concepts inparticular.AcknowledgementsThis work is funded by NSF grant #1140995. Special thanks to Shannon Sexton in the IRPAoffice at Rose-Hulman for her help with the assessment section.References[1] J. Nelson, M. Hjalmarson, K. Wage, and J. Buck, “Students’ interpretation of the

Conference Session

STS Perspectives on Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Marshall P.E., University of Colorado, Denver; Michael Tang, University of Colorado, Denver; Stephan A. Durham, University of Colorado, Denver

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. As a result, it is critical thatengineering graduates understand the impacts that technology has on individuals, society, and theenvironment. This paper discusses two Science, Technology, and Society (STS) courses in thearea of cultural diversity and international perspectives. This paper briefly overviews science,technology, and society (STS) as an emerging field, describes the content and purpose of the twoSTS courses at the University of Colorado Denver, discusses the research that has emerged fromthese courses, explains how the courses have been used to satisfy ABET criteria for accreditingengineering colleges and schools, and considers the effectiveness of these courses in broadeningthe education of engineers

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute

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Electrical and Computer

Outcome #8 : "The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context"Program Outcome #9 : "A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-longlearning"Program Outcome #10 : "A knowledge of contemporary issues"Program Outcome #11 : "An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice"Program Outcome #12 : "A knowledge of probability and statistics, including applicationsappropriate to electrical and computer engineering"Program Outcome #13 : "A knowledge of advanced mathematics, typically includingdifferential equations, linear algebra, complex variables and discrete math"Program Outcome #14 : "An

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Study Abroad

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Phillip A Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Fang Cheng, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications; David R. Scott, Northern Arizona University; Jie Yang, Northern Arizona University; Guoquan Li, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications; Xi Zhou, Northern Arizona University

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

Practice in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Sys- tems at Northern Arizona University and is primarily focused on the NAU/CQUPT dual degree program. He completed his Ph.D in Material Science and Engineering in 2014 at Norfolk State University in Vir- ginia. Dr. Zhou’s research interests are in semiconductors and electronics. He also possesses several years of industry experience as a device engineer in a leading semiconductor company in Shanghai, China. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The NAU/CQUPT 3+1 Program in Electrical EngineeringNorthern Arizona University (NAU) in the United States of America and Chongqing Universityof Posts and Telecommunications

Collection

2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Amardeep Kaur; Theresa Swift

reflect the change. Although the TAs made students aware of the changes, thattook away time and often led to confusion. As is good practice with any teaching tool, it wasobvious that there was a need to update the manuals to accurately reflect the equipment and toolsbeing used in the experiments.Survey resultsTwo surveys were designed, one to get feedback from current and past students as well as asecond for current and past TAs to understand the main points and determine the priorities of theredesign. The questionnaire used to survey the TAs is attached as Appendix A and thequestionnaire used to survey the students is attached as Appendix B. The survey questions listedin the appendices exclude the demographic type questions that were not related

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor L. Paquet; Ann Bisantz

as a basis for laboratory exercises as a means to incorporate design contentinto courses 4, 5 and as an illustration of the multi-disciplinary nature of engineering projects 1.Cases can be taught differently, including through a discussion format, as debates or trials, or asa scientific research project 3. The latter includes providing students with backgroundinformation and a problem to be solved, and having students make hypotheses, developexperiments, collect data, and evaluate results with respect to the hypotheses. Here, the proposedlaboratories will implement case studies based on real industrial problems in the areas ofworkstation and work process design. The case will be similar to the research project format butbe adapted to a

Conference Session

LEES Session 8: Care and Commitments

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mallette, Boise State University

Paper ID #37174Centering Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Collaborationand WritingJennifer C Mallette (Associate Professor) Jennifer Mallette is an associate professor of English at Boise State University, where she collaborates with engineering faculty to support student writers. Her research builds on those collaborations, examining best practices for integrating writing into engineering curriculum; she also explores women’s experiences in engineering settings through the context of writing. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

, demonstrating that the student veterans werehaving a positive impact in the classroom. This paper presents a brief overview of a new project-based assignment in a technical writing course designed to assess multiple outcomes, itsinstitution-specific implementation, and current veteran success indicators. Data from surveysand institutionally-defined leadership characteristics are presented. Finally, by teaming studentveterans with traditional students, technical writing educators can provide opportunities forstudent veterans to demonstrate in-classroom leadership and contribute experiential insight forthe collective benefit of student veterans and their traditional student counterparts.IntroductionIndustry has recognized the need for engineers with

Conference Session

Aerospace Hot Topic: Unmanned Aerial Systems

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Catherine F. Cahill, Alaska Center for UAS Integration, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; John Monahan, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Upward Bound

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Aerospace

system, the impacts are obvious. Similar to yesteryear’s informationrevolution which saw computers and cellphones move from a technical curiosity to a disruptivetechnology, and eventually to a mandate for participation in business and everyday life, there isnow a growing expectation for students to possess some level of exposure to or awareness ofUAS platforms, capabilities, and applications. Students understand this and they want on board.Courses ImplementedTo provide students with a foundational exposure to UAS/aerospace design principles whileoperating within the fiscal realities of a small developing program, UAF has instituted an initialmodest 2-course sequence. These courses provide an opportunity for graduate and undergraduatestudents to

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Bruce D. Oestreich, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

present their findings both in awritten report and oral presentation to the class.The learning objectives for this project were: ● Collect, record, analyze and interpret technical data to evaluate an object or system of engineering interest; ● Demonstrate curiosity about and articulate how the context (social, environmental, and economic) in which engineering is practiced impacts solutions and designs; ● Differentiate and make connections between the contributions of different engineers (majors and professions) in the development of a product, process or system; ● Function effectively on a team with individual and joint accountability; ● Communicate engineering concepts, ideas and decisions

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Steckel, St. Vrain Valley School District; Patty Ann Quinones, St. Vrain Valley School District; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

at many national and regional educational conferences (ASEE, NSTA, CASE, CoCo STEM Forums). Co-authored: Best Practices in High school and Higher education.Dr. Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Daniel Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate with the Design Center Colorado in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Knight’s duties include assessment, program evaluation, education research, and teambuilding for the Center’s hands-on, industry-sponsored design projects. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in assessment, teamwork, K-12, and engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elise Barrella P.E., DfX Consulting LLC; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Robin Dawn Anderson, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

she conducted research in transportation and sustainability as part of the Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). In addition to the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Dr. Barrella holds a Master of City and Regional Planning (Transportation) from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. Dr. Barrella has investigated best practices in engineering education since 2003 (at Bucknell University) and began collaborating on sustainable engineering design research while at Georgia Tech. Prior to joining the WFU faculty, she led the junior capstone design sequence at James Madison University, was the inaugural director of the NAE Grand Challenges Program at JMU, and developed first

Conference Session

Effective Teaching to Motivate & Retain

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reid Vander Schaaf; Ronald Welch

and grading philosophy throughout thecourse. The best technique for ensuring consistency is for the course director to write all theexaminations and design problems, and occasionally the homework assignments as well.Consequently, the course director only teaches a maximum of two of these small sections. In this system, the course director has several concerns, especially about examinations.First, he must ensure all the instructors have adequately covered all the central concepts in the Page 8.693.1course. Second, he must craft an examination that is clearly written, and tests those important Proceedings of the 2003 American