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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, Virginia Tech; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

defined as “the extent towhich one intends to engage in an activity”4. The choice or the decision to continue doing an activity,for example, is the result of someone’s motivation of doing that activity. Motivation has been exploredin relation to academic performance and career plans. Jones et al. studied the relationship amongexpectancies, values, achievement, and career plans for first year engineering students. They found thatstudents’ expectancy and value related beliefs decreased over the first year3 thus negatively influencingstudents’ retention into the second year of an engineering program. Predicting students’ intention tocontinue within engineering is complex, and the factors associated to this decision are not wellunderstood; however

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

a typical industrialmachine or process. All of the PLCs are networked to provide the students with communicationscontent within the lab experience.The pedagogical features of the laboratory exercises are illustrated and results from studentcomments and numerical ratings of the effectiveness of the lab exercises and equipment are alsoincluded in the paper.IntroductionA common career path for Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) students is the design andmaintenance of industrial control systems. These industrial controls are typically designed usingProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC) to execute and monitor the machine or process. PLCsare equipped with discrete and analog control of high and low current AC and DC voltages, andcan also

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Tania Jarosewich, Censeo Group LLC

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

students with weak spatial skills; organizingand offering the spatial skills training course for eligible students; and collecting, compiling, andsubmitting assessment data to the project evaluator. The SKIITS project team is working withresearchers, STEM diversity leaders and industry partners to further develop the low-costmaterial to respond to the needs of community college technician-education programs to retainmore women and URM students.II. Prior ResearchA. Spatial Visualization Related to STEM FieldsThe ability to visualize objects and situations in one’s mind and to manipulate those images is acognitive skill vital to many career fields, especially those that require work with graphicalimages. A long history of research has highlighted

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

program’s goal has been to provide a quality program thatmeets accreditation standards while providing the students with a skill set that allows them tosucceed in computing careers. The curriculum content for the Computer Science degree is basedon the 2008 ACM Curriculum Report. The Computer Science degree at UVU is accredited byAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2002 and currently has morethan 850 students. The program also has an advisory board comprised of representatives of localindustry who assist in aligning the program to industry needs and helping to acquire industrysupport and resources.Table 1 and 2 shows the enrollment and graduation trends in the Computer Science program. Ascan be seen from the tables, the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith A Komar, Colorado Technical University; Tonya Troka, Colorado Technical University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #12098Improving Performance in College Algebra Using TechnologyMrs. Judith A Komar, CEC/CTU Judy Komar is Vice President of Educational Technology at Career Education Corporation (CEC), a global provider of post-secondary education programs and services. She is responsible for providing innovative technology solutions for CEC students, developing content for more than 500 new courses annually and facilitating and integrating educational technologies for more than 45 CEC campuses. She also facilitates program development, academic requests, and institutional growth, as well as the continuous improvement of the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle M. Blum, Syracuse University; Katie D. Cadwell, Syracuse University; Julie M. Hasenwinkel, Syracuse University

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Materials

inspiring introduction, andcan be a clear illustration of how materials play a role in the world around them. It makesengineering both approachable and relevant. The science classes that high school students,college freshman and sophomores take typically present collections of theories and laws usingtechniques that do not foster creativity, experimentation and curiosity. As a result, studentsincreasingly fail to pursue careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).For the past 10 years the number of high school seniors who plan on entering an engineeringcareer has dropped more than 35%.1 Additionally, attrition rates of engineering disciplines havebeen as high as 50%,2 and minority students have been shown to receive less than 8

Conference Session

Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne Cowe Falls, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Gord Aker P.Eng. PCC, Logical Leadership

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

being well aware of the leadership challenges faced bystudents, the University of Calgary created the Maier Student Leadership Program (MSLP). Thisprogram provides engineering students who have demonstrated an interest in leadership with an“opportunity to accelerate their careers and realize their full leadership potential” [2]. Many currentleadership programs give credit however; the MSLP is an extra-curricular program for which students donot receive academic credit for their participation. Furthermore, elements of the program are open to allstudents at the SSE as a means of inspiring further participation in leadership activities throughout thestudent’s academic careers. While all students can participate in the MSLP, the primary target

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, Columbus, IN; Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Nathan John Luetke, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Basim Matrood, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

and supervised students helping them to acquire the neces- sary knowledge, education, technical, ethical and communication skills. He is well respected and recog- nized by our graduates for his contributions resulting in their career successes. Moustafa is in charge of the senior design project for the mechanical engineering technology department. He encourages seniors to work on practical projects. Some of these projects are provided by local industrial and manufacturing corporations as a result of personal contacts and relationships with alumni. This interaction has proven to be invaluable in the growth and development of our graduates and sometimes leads to hiring oppor- tunities. Moustafa has been instrumental

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

will experience in a career position in industry orgovernment. We have actively encouraged sponsors to not pre-judge what undergraduatestudents are capable of and to provide problems that have truly been challenging to solve. Thisapproach has been a success with respect to the students and the sponsors. The students gainmotivation from the more challenging projects and the sponsors have benefited from realsolutions with several capstone teams producing prototypes that have moved them closer to asolution. Of the 4 sponsor respondents to a survey from the 2013-14 academic year, 3 respondedaffirmatively to the survey question, “Do you feel that you have received, or are on track toreceive, information or results from the student team that you

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Cody A. Chapman, University of Tulsa

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Diversity

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International

research experiencesspecifically identified as a necessary research agenda the need for studies that examined themotives for a scientist’s or engineer’s desire for international collaboration, including therelationship to education and career development. The report also called for studies to assessthe impact of international collaboration on the careers of scientists and engineers at all stages.243.0 The Framework of Global Competency for S&E graduatesGlobal competence, as it is most commonly used in the engineering literature, is alternativelyreferred to as cultural competency, multicultural competency, intercultural maturity, cross-cultural adaptation, cross-cultural awareness, or intercultural sensitivity. It assumes thatparticular

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring com- munication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Jose Morocz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bryan D Levy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Craig R. Forest, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Wendy C Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

university maker space to students that have minimuminvolvement.By answering the following three research questions we will be able to measure the impact ofmaker spaces on students:1. By engaging women and under-represented minorities in maker spaces at the beginningof their careers, can we increase retention rates?2. To what extent are there differences between students who participate frequently inmaker spaces (high involvement) and our typical engineering student (low involvement)?3. To what extent do maker spaces impact students’ idea generation abilities and designself-efficacy?The effects of the early engagement in maker spaces on the women and underrepresentedminorities population will be measured through a randomly assigned

Conference Session

Course Development / Curriculum Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

26.1656.10References1. Ritter FE, Baxter GD, Churchill EF. Foundations for Designing User-Centered Systems. London: Springer-Verlag; 2014.2. Baldwin H. Tech hotshots: The rise of the UX expert. CIO Magazine. 2013. Available at: http://www.cio.com/article/2389056/careers-staffing/tech-hotshots-- the-rise-of-the-ux-expert.html. Accessed February 2, 2015.3. Kowitz B. Hiring a designer: Hunting the unicorn. Google Ventures. Available at: http://www.gv.com/lib/hiring-a-designer-hunting-the-unicorn. Accessed February 2, 2015.4. Dinham P. Market may struggle to meet demand for IT specialist skills. itwirecom. 2014. Available at: http://www.itwire.com/it-people-news/enterprise-staff/66495- market-may-struggle-to-meet

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Van Dyken, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Patrick Gerard, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

leave the university, compared to 21%, 15%, and 10% thatbegin in calculus I, II and III respectively. These values are at the same level as attrition rates forengineering majors over an entire college career, which are reported to be between 40 and 50percent3,5,7,8.At our university, students are not eligible to take introductory engineering courses if they startin precalculus. This adds another obstacle for students that are already starting behind inmathematics. Burtner found that a student’s confidence in their college level mathematics abilitysignificantly predicted persistence in engineering9. If students are getting the message that theirmathematics skills are too weak to take an engineering course in their first semester, many ofthem may

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven H. Collicott, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Aerospace

author’s teaching activities in which anexisting design-build-test class focusing on zero-gravity flight experiments is adapted to provideundergraduate student designed and built payloads for launching in the commercial sub-orbitalindustry. This class enables spending, fund-raising, faculty time commitments, and studentparticipation. Payloads launched to date on test flights of these rockets are described along withlessons learned for student payload design and flight. Payloads under development and the classstructure which enables this work are also described. Feedback on the in-class experiences aregathered from recent alums and will be shared and discussed.Any engineering professor who persists in this career for a number of years has observed

Conference Session

Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #13721Student Perspective on Defining Engineering LeadershipRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn is a Master of Science candidate in Civil Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. Her research focuses on the impact that teaching engineers leadership has on early career success. She co-founded the Engineering Education Students’ Society and is involved with initiatives to collaborate nationally to increase the conversation with students about engineering education.Dr. Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Ann Stagner P.Eng., University of Windsor; Jennifer L Johrendt, University of Windsor

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Design in Engineering Education

career in automotive research as a product development engineer at the University of Windsor/Chrysler Canada Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC), conducting vehi- cle durability studies and associated research activities in the Road Test Simulation (RTS) laboratory. In 2005, she joined the University of Windsor as an Experiential Learning Specialist, focusing on teaching and educational research in hands-on learning and cooperative education as it relates to undergraduate engineering. She has developed neural network models for automotive rubber bushings for incorporation in durability simulations with the goal of accelerating product development. Additional work related to the field of composites

Conference Session

Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Gerald Flynn, College of Charleston; Susan Marie Flynn, College of Charleston

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Concepts to Harness Future Innovators and Technologists) project. Professor Harriger’s current interests include application development, outreach to K-12 to interest more students to pursue computing careers, applying IT skills to innovating fitness tools, and wearable computing.Prof. Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brad Harriger has over 30 years of experience teaching automated manufacturing and has authored/co- authored several related articles. Professor Harriger has served in several leadership roles with Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education, and is a founding mem- ber of an international Aerospace Automation Consortium, serving on its steering

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Bowie P.E., Aurasen Limited; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Anthony L Donaldson, California Baptist University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

Aerospace Projects primarily at the Boeing Company. Career accomplishments include creating computerized sys- tems for electronic design and testing, rocket orbital placement of telecommunications satellites, and the design and building of multi-megawatt wind turbines. His career has progressed from technical design engineer to large-corporation executive manager. His labor relations experience includes Vice President of the United States’ largest professional/technical bargaining unit recognized by the Labor Relations Board. Don’s academic career involves educational assignments which include teaching and developing several engineering and business related courses as a University Adjunct Professor, an assignment as a

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Brady Creel, Texas A&M University at Qatar; John S Small, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

 they  learn  about  career   opportunities  they  will  would  enjoy  after  graduating  with  engineering  degree.      Observations  Texas  A&M  University  at  Qatar  in  2013  and  2014  has  delivered  the  above  stated  program  under  sponsorship  of  a  local  petrochemical  company.    The  programs  were  well  received  among  students  and  their  teachers,  in  addition  to  leaders  in  Qatar’s  industrial  and  government  sectors.  They  have  proven  to  be  effective  in  gaining  the  attention  of  the  Qatar’s  brightest  young  students  as  Qatari  society  places  a  high  value  on  education  in  engineering  and  sciences.      For  the  Future  Engineers  program,  44  students  representing  grades

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech; Prateek Shekhar, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

India.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and re- flective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice

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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Joe Saboe, Denver Public Schools

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. He is responsible for grow- ing college and career pathways across Denver, and leads implementation of Denver’s $7M Youth Career Connect grant. Joe earned his M.A. from Stanford University and a B.S. from Georgetown University. Page 26.383.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Completing the K-12 Engineering Pipeline by Creating College Pathways: Work in ProgressAbstractOne of the largest school districts in the State of Colorado, Denver Public Schools, has partneredwith a university of science and engineering, Colorado School of Mines, to

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Elvira Valeeva, Kazan National Research Technological University

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Diversity

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International

second languagesufficiently to allow for efficient social, cultural, and academic exchange [1], [11]. Languagecommunicative competence is the key factor for successful social and professionalcommunication in a cross-cultural environment. However, in practice linguistic knowledgeitself is a necessary but insufficient determinant of cross-cultural interaction. Psychologicalattitude, or readiness to communicate with people speaking another language, is alsoimportant. International academic mobility means more than just the possibility to study abroad.The mutual recognition of diplomas and qualification does not guarantee graduates’competitive ability in the professional sphere. Only professional competence assures asuccessful career in the

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; Kenneth W. Lamb P.E. Ph.D, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

Department at Angelo State University. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the public and private sector. He is a registered professional engineer in both Colorado and California.Dr. Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University Dr. Tori Rhoulac Smith is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering, Ar- chitecture, and Computer Sciences at Howard University in Washington, DC. In this role, she works to continuously improve the undergraduate student experience and oversees recruitment, admission and ori- entation, retention, advising, career development, and academic support programs. Dr. Rhoulac Smith earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gustavo Moran, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Mathematics

major 3–5. Students’ development of math knowledge before college iscommonly influenced by their experiences in math courses, where their experiences createdifferent feelings about math activities. An important factor influencing students’ perceptionsabout math courses and activities is math anxiety. Richardson & Suinn6 defined math anxiety as“feelings of tension and anxiety that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solvingof mathematical problems in a wide variety of ordinary life and academic settings” (p. 551).Math anxiety is not just dislike of mathematics or lack of math knowledge, but a set of feelingsthat affect performance in math-related activities that may lead to avoidance of math courses andmath-related careers 7

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; James Walker, Michigan Technological University; Shashank Barkur Lakshmikanth, Michigan Technological University; Mark Highum, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Ruimin zhang, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College

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Engineering Technology

courses in the Computer Network Systems and Security degree. Mark holds a Master’s in Career and Technical Education (Highest Distinction) from Ferris State University, and a Bachelor’s in Workforce Education and Development (Summa Cum Laude) from Southern Illinois University. Mark is a retired Chief Electronics Technician (Submarines) and served and taught as part of the Navy’s Nuclear Power Program. Mark is active with SkillsUSA and has been on the National Education Team for Mechatronics since 2004.Dr. Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University Dr. Alaraje is an Associate Professor and Program Chair of Electrical Engineering Technology in the School of Technology at Michigan Tech. Prior to his faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary G. Noonan, Merrimack College; Marc Veletzos, Merrimack College; Cynthia Baker McGowan, Merrimack College; Maureen Walsh Sakakeeny P.E., Merrimack College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

mathematics review, and (2) to excite new students about theirchosen majors through activities meant to create a sense of belonging and inform students aboutcareer options.The two-week program consists of a series of seminars, field trips, workshops, and designcompetitions that expose students to the breadth of career opportunities available to them, as wellas prepare them for their freshman year mathematics (see Figure 1). The first week schedule forthe 2015 Summer Bridge Program is shown in Figure 2. The summer intensive program istaught by faculty from CS, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Three upper divisionstudent mentors and a graduate student fellow provide additional support, mentoring andoversight of the students. The summer

Conference Session

Potpourri: Various Issues and Topics in Graduate Studies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Ann Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Randy R. Rapp, School of Construction Management, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies

Universityof Northern Iowa’s Doctor of Industrial Technology, and Columbia University’s Doctor ofEngineering Science degree (awarded in 1953!)2. There are even a number of Doctorates ofProfessional Studies in a variety of fields. Perhaps England has the longest concertedinvolvement with the professional doctorate - particularly in engineering. The nation’sEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s5 website describes this as “an alternativeto the traditional PhD for students who want a career in industry. A four-year programmecombines PhD-level research projects with taught courses, and students spend about 75 percentof their time working directly with a company.” In the USA, the Professional Doctorate isalready awarded by Texas A&M

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Craig Zywicki, Purdue University; David A. Evenhouse, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering’s Harry L. Solberg Best Teacher Award (twice), and the ASEE Mechanics Division’s Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr. Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award. In 2014, Dr. Rhoads was selected as the inaugural recipient of the ASME C. D. Mote Jr., Early Career Award and was featured in ASEE Prism Magazine’s 20 Under 40.Prof. Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette Charles M. Krousgrill is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and is affiliated with the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at the same institution. He received his B.S.M.E

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State Univeristy; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; John B. Schneider, Washington State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Community during their first year and on campus for two years.• Community Building: Group activities and social events outside of class are an integral part of developing a community within STARS. WSU includes a field trip to a local engineering firm as an additional component to the STARS seminar. UW incorporates an obstacle or ropes course. Additional activities like bowling, movie nights, and ultimate Frisbee have also been included.• Career Awareness and Vision: Students receive multiple views of the engineering and computer science fields so they can think about themselves as engineers/computer scientists now and in the future. Activities are designed so that students can picture what their life as an