Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Buford Randall Jean, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

industrial experience in the field of electromagnetics, remote sensing, and sensor development. His current research interests include RF and microwave sensors and measurements for industrial and biomedical applications.He teaches courses undergraduate and graduate courses in electronics, circuits, and electromagnetics.Prof. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University Cynthia C. Fry is a Senior Lecturer of computer science, and Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University. Page 25.1246.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Teaching

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Pragya Niraula, Oklahoma State University; Amrit Sunil Chugani, Oklahoma State University; Nilesh Anil Baraskar, Oklahoma State University; Anusha Sunil Saraf, Oklahoma State University; Michael L. McCombs, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

provides additive manufacturing support for design courses, laboratory courses, and entrepreneur initiatives. This facility houses several different technology 3D printers that capable of printing parts from polymers, fibers, composites, and metals as well as 3D scanning and subtractive manufacturing equipment. His research focuses on machining and manufacturing with a specific concentration on the use of additive manufacturing processes for advanced materials. He emphasis on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, lightweight applications, and finite element analysis in additive manufacturing processes. Dr. Vora extensively teaches the additive manufacturing technology through the dedicated

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Adjusting Course Content

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

how beneficial it can be. It will makethe argument that a good mechanical design engineer needs to have understanding andexperience that can best be obtained from completing projects in a machine shop. Morespecifically, the paper discusses the value of having a machining class early in the mechanicalengineering curriculum, and provides one method for how it can be provided. Examples ofsample student projects and general course format are included. Assessment of the importanceof including machining skills in the curriculum and the projects themselves is performed withdata from local industries, student and alumni feedback, and by officials from professionalorganizations. Specific examples of student outcomes will be given in the form of

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; James D. McCalley, Iowa State University; Anne Kimber, Iowa State University; Robert Haug, Public Power Services

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Engineering and Public Policy

, in particular to capstone design projects. Furthermore, Criterion 3 alsoemphasizes on “…the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, andsocietal contexts.” The teaching of infrastructure-related courses and capstone courses could beenhanced by including emergency preparedness, resiliency and collaboration with communities,giving students a broader view of the engineering practice and their social responsibility asengineering professionals. Besides topics for capstone design projects [6], [11], [12], modulesand class examples on resiliency and emergency management could be developed and integratedinto infrastructure-related courses.Besides the traditional integration of these topics into courses, a deeper revision

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning and Skills

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan; Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Jan Stegemann, University of Michigan

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Biomedical Engineering

earning his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Stege- mann worked for five years at Boston-based W.R. Grace & Co. (later called Circe Biomedical), where his research focused on cell-based bioartificial organs. Dr. Stegemann’s current research focuses on the use of extracellular environments to control cell function and the development of engineered tissues. He is also an active educator in the BME Design Program at the University of Michigan, with a focus on graduate-level medical product design and development. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Clinical Peer Mentors Program: Student Motivations, Skills and Knowledge

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

limitless range of ways to engage interest in STEM careers.As an additional service, and serving as a model for other engineering technology fields, theNCME has undertaken ongoing research and reporting of issues impacting postsecondarymanufacturing education. The NCME has initiated and will maintain a database of informationrelated to the following categories for manufacturing engineering technology:≠ Existing two-year and four-year programs≠ Best practices≠ Enrollment trends≠ Recruiting methods≠ Accreditation≠ Industry demands≠ Professional society student chaptersWhile this information is available from a variety of sources, having access to a compilation atone site should prove to be an enormous benefit to faculty, administrators

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren

phone all the timeasking why someone had done something or where they got their information. It is goodto come in knowing that things need to be uniform and documented, especially whenworking with a team.”The course was also highlighted in the most recent ABET accreditation visit as a coursewhich “offers a wide array of practical experiments while integrating uncertainty analysisand design of experiments content.” Clearly, the course fulfils its responsibilities and hasa definite impact on the students. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John H. Callewaert, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, University of Michigan; Kevin Cai Jiang, University of Michigan

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

outcomes of students engaged in these experiences. She is also involved in student outcomes research in the BME Department and with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Office, College of Engineering at Michigan. Cassie received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and a M.S. in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).Kevin Cai Jiang, University of Michigan Kevin Jiang is a staff member in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan where he works on the design, development, and change of experiential learning, first-year programs, and biomedical engineering curriculum. He also leads a team of undergraduate students engaged in curriculum design and development

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francisco Ruiz; Michael E. Gorman; Phil Weilerstein

inventor’snotebook (see http://www.hitechsol.com/toolkit ) that organizes an inventor’s ideas andnotes into a form that a patent attorney could readily convert into a patent.The NCIIA objective of having students focus on projects that have real impact andcommercial potential, not just assignments for school, has brought out the best in manyof the participants. Students were expert at being students, often doing just what wasnecessary to get a good grade, and not going above and beyond The project experiencehas transformed many students into driven, creative professionals.(See Gorman 7 forother examples and a more thorough discussion.)Support from the NCIIA has added considerable value the program at UVA, wellbeyond the Invention and Design class. The

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 6 - Energy & Thermodynamics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #28706BITES and TEST Web tools to Enhance Undergraduate ThermodynamicsCourseDr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a member American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and, American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers(ASABE) and is actively involved in teaching and research in the fields of (i) robotics and mechatronics, (ii)remote sensing and precision agriculture, and

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

senior faculty in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point.Dr. Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette CollegeAndrea L Welker, Villanova University Dr. Andrea L. Welker, PE is an associate professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering depart- ment at Villanova University. Dr. Welker, a geotechnical engineer, teaches the following classes: Geology for Engineers, Soil Mechanics, Soil Mechanics Laboratory, Geotechnical Capstone Design, Foundation Design, Geosynthetics, Geoenvironmental Engineering, and Professional Practice. Most of Dr. Welker’s research focuses on the geotechnical aspects of stormwater control measures. In addition to her teach- ing and research duties, Dr. Welker is the

Conference Session

Panel on Recruiting and Retaining Women and Underrepresented Minority Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, Pennsylvania State University; Rose M. Marra, University of Missouri, Columbia; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York, Grove School of Engineering; Patrick T. Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lois Calian Trautvetter, Northwestern University; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

AC 2011-670: IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME (AND STAY): RE-CRUITING AND RETAINING WOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED MI-NORITY STUDENTSHyun Kyoung Ro, Pennsylvania State University Hyun Has been working as a graduate assistant on the Engineer of 2020 research grants that the Center for the Study of Higher Education received from the National Science Foundation at Penn State.Rose M Marra, University of Missouri, Columbia Rose M. Marra, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri in the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies. She is Director of Research of the NSF-funded Assessing Women and Men in Engineering (AWE) and Assessing Women in Student Environments (AWISE) projects, and a co

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Van Hilst; Reginald Parker, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

industry practices,designed to address schedule risks in student capstone projects, such as optimistic estimates,knowledge gaps, and unexpected difficulty. This work is part of an ongoing effort to improveboth the learning experience, and outcomes, of capstone projects in our university.In the next section we review the existing literature on risks in capstone projects, both risks thatoccur, and practices for risk management. The section on PERT starts with a comparison of theorigins of PERT and CPM, to illuminate the issues we raise and the gap we seek to address. Theremainder of the PERT section describes the original PERT practices specifically designed forprojects with low experience and high uncertainty. The following section, on Risk

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

process was to come upwith a working definition of “leadership” with enough substance that we could deal in concreteprinciples and practices. Through discussions with our Industrial Advisory Board, we developeda list of leadership characteristics important in engineering practice which constitutes thisworking definition.Although there are team experiences in most of our courses, we have designated one course ineach semester from the second semester of the sophomore year through graduation in which tofocus on and assess leadership skills. In each team experience in these courses, students use thelist of leadership characteristics as a basis for giving feedback to their teammates. Then eachstudent uses the feedback from his/her teammates to develop

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Karen Trujillo, New Mexico State University; Patti Wojahn, New Mexico State University; Melissa J. Guynn, New Mexico State University; Luis Manuel Rangel Jr.; S. M. Yahea Mahbub, New Mexico State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

9[4] American Society for Engineering Education. Creating a Culture for Scholarly andSystematic Innovation in Engineering Education. (2009). See http://www.asee.org/about-us/the-organization/advisory-committees/CCSSIE/CCSSIEE_Phase1Report_June2009.pdf[5] George Kuh, (2008) “High-Impact Educational Practices – what they are, who has access tothem, and why they matter.” Seehttp://www.neasc.org/downloads/aacu_high_impact_2008_final.pdf[6] David L. Kirp, (2014). “How to Help College Students Graduate,” The New York Times-Opinion Pages. See. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/09/opinion/how-to-help-college-studentsgraduate.html?action=click&contentCollection=Arts&module=MostEmailed&version=Full&regi[7] Henry M. Levin and Emma Garcia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven VanderLeest

However, by and large, the Bachelor’sdegree continues to be sufficient to enter the engineering work force. Thus the vast majority ofprograms are four years in length and it appears this will continue to be the standard for sometime to come.4 Breadth versus DepthGiven that the constraint of four years is unlikely to change, the pressure to provide more depthand more breadth must be contained and trade-offs are necessary. Each emphasis has itsadvantages and drawbacks.4.1.1 DepthA focus on depth has several advantages. First, a graduate with depth in one area is oftenattractive to employers looking for a precise combination of skills and abilities. An employermay be looking for expertise in a particular CAD tool (often as specific as a particular

Collection

2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

Authors

Jason Zapka, Youngstown State University; John Martin, Youngstown State University

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Diversity

for art and design education in the stemconversation,” Art Education, pp. 41-47, Mar. 2012.[9] American Society for Engineering Education. “The green report- engineering education for achanging world,” 2010.[10] S. Ghanbari. “Learning across disciplines: A collective case study of two universityprograms that integrate the arts with stem,” International Journal of Education & the Arts, vol.16, no. 7, pp. 1-21, 2015.[11] E. Perignat and J. Katz-Buonincontro. “STEAM in practice and research: An integrativeliterature review,” Thinking Skills and Creativity, vol. 31, pp. 31-43, 2019.[12] S. Spuzic, R. Narayanan, K. Abhary, H. K. Adriansen, S. Pignata, F. Uzunovic, and X.Guang. “The synergy of creativity and critical thinking in engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Amazon ; KENNETH OHNEMUS, Amazon; Jessica Blackburn; Anshul Mittal, Amazon; Yan Dong, Amazon; Savannah LaFerriere; Robert Pulvermacher; Marina Dias, Amazon; Alexander Gil; Shahriar Sadighi; Neerav Kumar, Amazon

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

].[56] A.I. Syafrony, “Leveraging design thinking methodologies to overcome innovationchallenges in multidisciplinary research and practice: A case study approach,” InternationalConference on Multidisciplinary Academic Studies. 2023, pp. 62-71.[57] H. Plattner, C. Meinel, and L. Leifer, “Design thinking: understand – improve – apply,”Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer, January 2011.[58] P. Sageev and C.J. Romanowski, “A message from recent engineering graduates in theworkplace: Results of a survey on technical communication skills,” Journal of EngineeringEducation, 90(4), 2001, pp. 685-693.[59] C. Carrico, H.M. Matusovich and S. Bhaduri, “Preparing engineering students to find thebest job fit: Starting early with the career development process,” In

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Civil Engineering Division - Innovative Changes to the Typical Civil Engineering Coursework.

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan Burns, Georgia Institute of Technology; Armistead Russell, Georgia Institute of Technology; Iris Tien, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kari Watkins, Georgia Institute of Technology; John Koon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert Simon, Georgia Institute of Technology; John Taylor, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emily Grubert, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisa Rosenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology

lines, the National Academies 2019 report: Environmental Engineering forthe 21st Century urges environmental engineers to respond to the grand challenges and provide theleadership required to address them, noting that this vision will require a new model forenvironmental engineering (EnvE) practice, education and research. The report calls for EnvEs to:(1) move away from a focus on addressing single problems toward systems-based solutions thataddress a broad set of issues; (2) become proactive in anticipating problems rather than reactingto them; and (3) cultivate diversity and engage collaboratively with stakeholders and otherdisciplines (National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, 2019). This call to educate and graduate

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James B. Stenger; Karen E. Schmahl

time needed for theprogram. Others, like me, were unable to get course relief, but used the funds provided to pay fortravel/conference registration for faculty development activity the following summer.Retreats and SeminarsThe year-long program is launched in a day-long off-campus retreat in May attended by the par-ticipants of both the concluding and upcoming years. The “graduating” class describe to the newclass their experiences in the program and their teaching projects, and suggest seminar topics thatthey found to be useful.Once the academic year commences in the fall, the participants meet twice a month for lunchdiscussions and once a month for dinner and a more in-depth seminar. The topics of the semi-nars are chosen by the Teaching

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.[3] Wessner, C.W., & Wolff, A.W. (Eds.) & Committee on Comparative National Innovation Policies: Best Practice for the 21st Century. (2012). Rising to the Challenge. U.S. Innovation Policy for the Global Economy. Washington, DC: National Research Council, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, The National Academies Press.[4] Obama, B. (2015, October 21). Strategy for American Innovation: Executive Summary. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/innovation/strategy/executive-summary[5] Boult, T.E., (n.d.). Bachelor of Innovation™ - What is the BI? http://innovation.uccs.edu/what-is-the-bi/[6] Olson, S. (2010). Rebuilding a Real Economy: Unleashing

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Programmatic Effects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tate Cao, University of Saskatchewan; Shaobo Huang, University of Saskatchewan

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

, others on sustainability, and still others on thescalability of firms.To address these challenges, the authors of this work propose a framework for aligning institutionalculture and entrepreneurial ambitions with program design. The process of constructive alignmentwill provide a better understanding of the current practices in engineering entrepreneurshipeducation and bring clarity to the diverse approaches used in pedagogy. By developing astandardized framework, educators and funders will be better equipped to evaluate and comparedifferent programs, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for both students and educators.Keywords:Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Canadian Education, Program Design, Constructive Alignment1. Introduction:Currently

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the First Year

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Janet Aderemi Omitoyin, The University of Illinois at Chicago ; Renata A. Revelo, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

training of mathematics teachers that is at the core of this problem. Since enrollment at UIC, Janet had dedicated her studies and research efforts on Mathematics Socialization and identity amongst pre-service elementary teachers, an effort at understanding the reasons for lack of interest in the subject with a view to proffer solution and engender/motivate interest amongst this group that will eventually reflect in their classroom practices. She is currently a Graduate Assistant with UIC Engage, a commu- nity focused project that provides help for less-privileged students from K-8 in mathematics, reading and writing. She continues to work as a substitute teacher occasionally to keep abreast with current practices

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineers and Professional Development - June 23rd

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

experience can then further reinforce the students’ level of understanding of these topicsto prepare them to be successful engineers in the medical device industry.[1] R. Robinson, “Is it time for academic preparation of future regulatory affairs professionals?,” J Med Device Reg, pp. 18-23, May 2006.[2] B. Harding and P. McPherson, “What do employers want in terms of employee knowledge of technical standards and the process of standardization?,” in Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, KY, USA, 2010, pp. 15.1364.1 – 15.1364.10.[3] R. Allen, S. Acharya, C. Jancuk, and A. Shoukas, “Sharing best practices in teaching biomedical engineering design,” Ann. Biomed. Eng., vol. 41, no. 9, pp. 1869-1879.[4

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ronald E. Barr

funding for K-12 science and mathematics; B. increase federal fundingon research; C. recruit the best and brightest scientists and engineers to work in the U.S.; and D.improve the U.S. infrastructure for new technology and innovation, including tax credits. Thesignificance of the report is the detailed recommendations for U.S. investment to ensure theseaccomplishments over the next ten years (see Table 2).Business Roundtable ReportA group of 15 leading business organizations [5] joined together to issue a deep concern aboutthe U.S. ability to sustain its scientific and technological superiority in the world. Theirexpressed goal is to double the number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) degrees in the U.S. by the year 2015

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

set topics. Further research on this topic with larger samplesizes, the implementation of group grades as an incentive, and using Jigsaw Learning as a reviewmethod instead of an introductory method for new material is suggested.1 Frank Oppenheimer2 Eric Mazur, Harvard University, http://mazur.harvard.edu/3 Elliot Aronson, University of Texas and University of California, http://www.jigsaw.org/4 Thielens, W., “The Disciplines and Undergraduate Lecturing,” paper presented at an annual meeting of theAmerican Educational Research Association, April 1987, Washington, DC, ED 286 436, 57 pp, MF-01, PC-03.5 Chickering, A. and Z. Gammons, “Seven Principles for Good Practice,” AAHE Bulletin, 39: 3-7, March 1987, ED282 491, p.6.6 Gangwer, Timothy

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Neil J. Hutzler; Joanne S. Chadde; David Heil; William E. Kelly

University, Foundation for Family Science and the American Society for Engineering Education.Key words: STEM, education, engineering, elementary school, parents, family, technicalliteracy.IntroductionEnrollment in many engineering fields is static or declining and the number of science andengineering graduate students in the U.S. has continued to fall since 1993. However,demand for scientists and engineers is growing steadily, but the US is unable to meet thatdemand. The resulting shortage of technically skilled employees threatens nationaleconomic and technological competitivenessEfforts must be made to educate and inspire students to pursue STEM careers. A recentNational Academy of Engineering plan, “Taking Action Together: Developing aational

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kath Xu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Andrea S. Walsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

mechanics researcher in Paris, France before returning to MIT as Assistant Director of Admissions. Currently Dr. Wendell works as a Senior Lecturer in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching design, manufacturing, and instrumentation.Dr. Andrea S. Walsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andrea Walsh is a historical sociologist who specializes in the fields of women’s and gender studies, rhetoric and communication and visual media. She teaches at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the programs in Women’s and Gender Studies and Writing and Comparative Media Studies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Getting to Gender Parity in a Top-Tier

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Slowinski, M.Ed., CREATE NSF-ATE Center; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

• the sharing of best practices in the content, teaching, certifications, articulation and career pathways for renewable energy technicians among participants and with their international peers • the use of an online learning collaborative site for knowledge-building activities and to share and disseminate curricula and other learning materialsGermany in particular presented an interesting case. The German Energiewende – or “energytransition” – is an on-going, nationally coordinated, comprehensive undertaking that has twofundamental drivers: the development and deployment of renewable energy sources and anincreased and widespread implementation of energy efficiency measures, all of which isoccurring in a relatively

Conference Session

Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Civil Engineering

have learned” [37].Creativity can also be integrated into core civil engineering technical courses. Zheng et al. [44]described the integration of modules on nanotechnology and creativity into a “ConstructionMaterials” course that included a laboratory. Mini competitions to encourage creativity were addedinto the laboratories associated with an introductory structural engineering design and structuralconcrete course [45]. Faculty may also be able to bring their research to the classroom as examplesof innovations / creative approaches to civil engineering problems.Capstone design is another good opportunity to highlight the importance of creativity andinnovation, and integrate opportunities for students to practice these skills. Oswald Beiler