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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Russell Trafford; Linda Head

the concepts from the lab exercises later on intheir careers. In the section of Freshman Clinic taught by the authors, we have students fromall five available disciplines, and consequently, many of our students initially felt somewhatalienated from the cryptography based projects that would be performed during the semester.This paper describes how we structured our class materials to invoke interest from all fiveengineering disciplines and to motivate the students to perform at a superior level. The twomain focuses of the paper will be on (1) the use of the Flipped Classroom Method, wherestudents essentially self-teach the core material before the class and work on traditional stylehomework problems in the classroom, and (2) the use of smart

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

in their minds from their courses and research, studying for exams,reflecting on content, improving writing skills, and as practice for future career meetings andreports. Taking notes during a live lecture or online asynchronous lecture, such as in the‘Flipped Classroom’ not only helps students learn content and concepts, but it also boostsWriting Across the Curriculum efforts. With the advances in technology and teachingtechniques, student note taking has changed, if not totally become neglected by students.Besides writing and/or diagraming with traditional paper and pen, newer methods includewriting on a laptop or tablet or using digital recording devices. But students are rarely taughthow to take notes during their educational experience

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2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Hong Li; Ashwin Satyanarayana

Abstract—Computer System Technology is an there are a large number of careers that graduates from ITenormously vibrant field that emerged at the end of the programs enter [8]. Those careers show an enormous diversitylast century as our society experienced a fundamental and the knowledge base and skill sets required for eachchange from an industrial society to an “information consequently vary widely as well. The curriculum shouldsociety.” This in turn demands changes to the curriculum therefore be designed in a way that gives an institutionof Computer Systems degree programs at colleges and considerable freedom in tailoring the curriculum to the needsuniversities so

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

D. Weber; G. Reluzco; D. Kaminski; B.W. Bequette

career outcomes of its graduates.The NSF GK-12 program, on the other hand, aims to make college STEM studies lessintimidating to the students by injecting graduate students into the classroom; a great deal ofwhom are less than ten years out of high school themselves. The graduate fellows draw on theirrecent high school and undergraduate experiences to work with the teacher to create fresh andeffective lessons.Both programs emphasize the connection between engineering choices and their environmentalimpact. There is also the shared goal of motivating the high school students to seek anundergraduate education in an engineering field, but by different means. The incentive for STEMbachelor’s degrees in PLTW is high-demand, high-impact career

Collection

2009 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

D. Weber; G. Reluzco; D. Kaminski; B. W. Bequette

career outcomes of its graduates.The NSF GK-12 program, on the other hand, aims to make college STEM studies lessintimidating to the students by injecting graduate students into the classroom; a great deal ofwhom are less than ten years out of high school themselves. The graduate fellows draw on theirrecent high school and undergraduate experiences to work with the teacher to create fresh andeffective lessons.Both programs emphasize the connection between engineering choices and their environmentalimpact. There is also the shared goal of motivating the high school students to seek anundergraduate education in an engineering field, but by different means. The incentive for STEMbachelor’s degrees in PLTW is high-demand, high-impact career

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

Machinery ConferenceOklahoma City, Oklahoma2: WikinomicsHow Mass Collaboration Changes EverythingDon Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams3: Green EngineeringEnvironmentally Conscious Design and Operation of Chemical ProcessesDavid T. Allen and David R. ShonnardeBiographical InformationBarrie Jackson graduated in Chemical Engineering from the University of TorontoJackson was employed by Shell Canada for over 33 years, a career that took him to the UK, Europe andthe United State. His career while varied was predominately Chemical Process design and Development.After early retirement from Shell Canada he has been at Queen’s University as an Associate Professor inthe Department of Chemical Engineering. His main interests are Process Design and

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Hudson V. Jackson P.E.; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E.; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E.; Nathan Rumsey; Sharon Zelmanowitz P.E.

approach ensures that we fulfill our dual role ofdeveloping Coast Guard Officers and Civil Engineers through a total design experience workingon an actual Civil Engineering project with engineers in the field. When possible, one or twonon Coast Guard projects that are community based are included in the choices. Engineeringprojects that serve the community are an excellent way to introduce students to real worldprojects and to allow them to serve the public in the spirit of their chosen career path. This paperfocuses on the process used in the selection and execution of capstone design projects atUSCGA.USCGA Civil Engineering ProgramThe USCGA is a small undergraduate institution of approximately 1000 cadets (students) witheight majors and

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ronald C. Lasky

Mathematics Learning Outcomes for Engineers in an Age of Excel®, MATLAB®, etc: Some Observations and Thoughts By Ronald C. Lasky, Ph.D., PE Instructional Professor, Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth College Session: Tools, techniques and best practices of engineering education for the digital generationAbstractHaving spent a career in industry, about a decade ago, I looked forward to the prospect ofteaching courses on Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, and statistics. I was thenand still am impressed with the enthusiasm, aptitude and accomplishments of the students

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Joanne Tuck

crimes. At most someof them were sentenced to twenty years in prison. SS officer Karl Bischoff, chief architect ofAuschwitz lived a quiet life until he died in 1950. Walter Dejacko and Fritz Ertl, the twoarchitects of the crematoria, were put on trial in Vienna in 1972. They were released because noone in the court could read the blueprints and they went on to have successful careers in Austria. 4The Topf engineers had mixed fates. Ludwig Topf committed suicide and ironically a fewweeks later Kurt Prufer, the engineer who received a large bonus from the firm for solving thecrematoria problem was set free by the Americans. Ernst-Wolfgang Topf moved west with theAmericans and was never charged

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Chitra N. Javdekar

college in astudy (Seymour, 2001), making the first year college experience for students a critical one in the choiceof their careers. Several models have been used to describe the attrition of STEM students including aleaky pipeline model, a path model and statistical models based on pre-college characteristics forincoming freshmen as indicators of their future retention in engineering programs (Veenstra et al 2009). However, it should be noted that one of the important findings of Seymour (2001) is that theproportion of students switching (40%) because of “inadequate preparation in high school math andscience” is almost equal to the proportion of “non-switchers” (38%) reporting inadequate preparation inthose subjects. This suggests that

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Julie N. Renner; Kathy E. Ayers

first-hand experiences The program offers many special advantages. Fellows comedescribed. This paper summarizes the research and professional with their own funding, which can allow them some freedomactivities of a postdoctoral fellow working for Proton OnSite, aleader proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis to explore their own research topics and learn techniques in asystems. The information will help graduate students make new field. Additionally, the required mentorship ensureseducated career decisions. fellows are getting adequate support, while simultaneously

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Rei Marzoughi

kinds of career choices these students make.I chose to study art history and cultural studies as my focus outside of chemical engineering. Asa high school student, I enjoyed English and art courses; I have always loved writing. Havingthis focus area to break up the routine of technical courses is what helped me finish my degree;without this opportunity, I think my educational experience would have felt very constrictive andmaybe even unbearable. As PhD student, the cultural theory I was exposed to thanks to culturalstudies courses has been very helpful in formulating some of my thoughts and ideas.Furthermore, because I was forced to write many academic papers, I feel very comfortable withwriting – more comfortable than many of my friends who

Collection

2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Elena V. Brewer; Anthony P. Dalessio

an AAS degree in Nanotechnology.A SUNY Form 1A New Program Announcement was jointly issued in January 2014 by the twocolleges. GCC intends to send their students to ECC for the nanotechnology laboratories, asECC is much farther along in building a laboratory. Jamestown Community College (JCC)joined the effort later in 2014.ECC’s EET faculty have been attending workshops offered by Pennsylvania State University innanotechnology. Penn State is the National Science Foundation-funded AdvancedTechnological Education national center of excellence in Nanotechnology. The Penn Stateentity, known as the Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) Center2,receives federal funding to train community college faculty in nanotechnology, as well

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2015 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Corinna Fleischmann; Elizabeth Nakagawa; Tyler Kelley

. The demanding schedule resultsin just one free elective over the four year course of study. Graduates of the USCGA CEprogram have the opportunity to pursue a variety of career paths within the U.S. Coast Guard(engineering and non-engineering), therefore the CE program educational objectives (PEOs) arepurposely broad and aim to meet the needs of the U.S. Coast Guard in and out of the field ofCivil Engineering. The CE PEOs are to produce graduates who1: 1) Are prepared for professional practice in engineering positions as U.S. Coast Guard Junior Officers 2) Are prepared for a variety of U.S. Coast Guard career paths, based on their abilities to apply fundamental engineering principles in dynamic technological environments

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Robert Simoneau; Diane Dostie

Platform 3(USM), Keene State College (KSC), Saddleback College (SC), University of Massachusetts ,Lowell (UML), and the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE).Central Maine Community College Located in Auburn, Maine CMCC is a comprehensive, public two-year college that providesquality, accessible education and lifelong learning opportunities. The college delivers career andtechnical degree programs; education for transfer to baccalaureate programs; and services to supporteconomic development and community vitality. CMCC is accredited by the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges. In their lead role, the staff at CMCC works closely with theManufacturers Association of Maine by providing

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Girma Tewolde

. Kettering University has long recognized the role of pre- college programs in motivating and attracting young K-12 I. INTRODUCTION students to higher education in the specific fields of their interest [4]. The programs allow the participants to exploreTo enhance the competitiveness of the US workforce it is the different career opportunities and help them identify theessential to improve the quality of education in the country’s

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

: • Career and education goals of CJC faculty, staff, and students, along with barriers in accomplishing these, and • Projects for future MOM Belize initiatives to help the faculty, staff, and students of CJC accomplish their goals.Additional details pertaining to the mission statement of this needs assessment study can befound in Appendix A [3]. The stakeholders involved in this study include: CJC faculty, staff,students, and graduates, along with the MOM Program directors and its faculty and studentparticipants.For this needs assessment study, interview and focus group protocols based on the objectives ofthe study’s mission statement were developed [4, 5]. Interviews were conducted with CJCfaculty and staff, while focus groups were

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

our teaching.IntroductionOn Monday, November 4, 2024, during a closed-book test for Statics given on computers, onestudent saw another copy a question, paste it into ChatGPT, and enter the answer just before timeran out on the test.The student cheated, of course, but the argument was made that the test question which askedanything that easily answered by a computer isn’t a good question to ask anymore. For some portionof our teaching careers, it was still good practice to make sure that the students knew the basicsbecause they might not always have a search engine handy. At this time and in the future, it is timeto assume that the students will always be able to look things up easily and quickly.At its heart, education is about preparing our

Conference Session

Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Student Papers

Science, focusing on healthcare applications, and aims for a career in academia.Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University Senior undergraduate Computer Engineering major at Mississippi State University with research experience in edge computing and real-time data stream processing. Also interested in research involving VLSI design and testing. Plan to pursue a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on VLSI, to further his knowledge and impact in the field.Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University Computer Engineering Senior at Mississippi State UniversityAsad Waqar MalikProf. Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University ©American Society for Engineering

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Kendra J. Ahmed; Mahbub K. Ahmed; Scott McKay

things like girls in STEM related jobs do not have timefor family life or will not be able to raise children with their career. Some other more currentreasons given include things like a lack of female role models in STEM fields and lack offlexibility for family in STEM jobs. Women make up 48% of the workforce in the USA but onlymake up 24% of the STEM workforce1. Men make up 52% of the workforce in the USA andmake up 76% of the STEM workforce1. This gap is not just in the workforce but women alsohold a disproportionately smaller share of STEM related diplomas from colleges and universitiesin the USA too1. The biggest gap between male and female participants in STEM degrees andjobs is in engineering where only about 1 in every 7 engineers in the

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 1: "It is really isolating, to be honest": A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

that since Konkonhad transitioned during her undergraduate career she had a lot of unique experiencesand was able to provide insight in how her relationships and experiences in aerospaceengineering settings changed after socially transitioning. We decided to perform an indepth analysis of her experiences to better understand the factors that contributed toher perceptions of engineering. 8 Data Analysis Grounded Group Initial interview Theory - codebook transcription Individual open

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

David Naish

learnvarious professional programs, a fact which is a subtle but important difference. Learning aspecific engineering program does have value; however, the likelihood that every student willuse the program taught in his/her future career is low. Therefore it is extremely important tospend time focusing on the important aspects underlying any program and its implementation toprovide a foundation upon which to build. Specifically, one must have an understanding of: a)the background theory behind any program, and b) a structured approach to apply software totypically encountered problems. Each of these main focus areas is discussed in detail below.The course itself is modular in nature. Each module focuses on one major program and lastsapproximately four

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Tania Martinez; Amado Flores-Renteria; Jasmine Flores; Jolani Chun; Cheng Chen; Hezareigh Ryan; Wenshen Pong; Nilgun Ozer; Hamid Shahnasser; Hamid Mahmoodi; Amelito G. Enriquez; Albert Cheng; Kwok-Siong Teh; Xiaorong Zhang

-time hybrid simulation forearthquake engineering research. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the effects of delay onreal-time hybrid simulation and to apply a probabilistic approach for reliability assessment.MATLAB and Simulink are used and probabilistic concepts are applied to account forcharacteristics of one hundred ground motions. This research internship program allows for thedevelopment of project management, time management and teamwork skills, thus helpingstrengthen students’ knowledge of seismic design in civil engineering and prepare them forsuccessful academic and professional careers. The internship program therefore provides valuablementorship for community college students during their transition to a four-year college

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Rita Melgar; Anthony Nash; Mou Sun; Carmen Tepeu Yoc; Maral Amir; Cheng Chen; Amelito G. Enriquez; Hao Jiang; Hamid Mahmoodi; Wenshen Pong; Hamid Shanasser; Kwok-Siong Teh; Xiaorong Zhang

. Pre Post Difference I have a clear career path. 4.38 4.38 0.00 I have skill in interpreting results. 4.38 4.38 0.00 I have tolerance for obstacles faced in the research process. 4.44 4.56 0.13 I am ready for more demanding research. 4.25 4.38 0.13 I understand how knowledge is constructed. 4.19 4.69 0.50 I understand the research process in my field. 3.31 4.31 1.00 I have the ability to integrate theory and practice. 4.06

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

” engineering experience for all of our students as webelieve that this best prepares them for the next step in their careers. UTDesign®, the engineeringcapstone program at UTD3, is structured like a consulting company so that each team works within acorporate-like structure and is required to interface with management, mentors4, purchasing, technicalservice providers, and others to complete their project.This structure has become more necessary as UTD continues to grow, with 300-350 students and 50-60 teams per year for the two instructors to manage. To address these challenges, we haveimplemented formal internal5 and external design reviews to monitor project progress. These arecomplemented by multiple rounds of team and individual evaluations that

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Jaden Schuster, LeTourneau University; Ray Holt

practical application of both sub-system and whole-systemarchitectures. These hands-on experiences deepen their understanding of engineering principleswhile developing critical problem-solving skills. When students meet and interact with a real-world engineer, they gain unique insights into professional practices and industry expectations,which can inspire their aspirations for engineering careers. Such encounters also build students'confidence by providing actionable knowledge that bridges classroom theory with practicalexpertise, empowering them to envision and pursue impactful roles in the field of engineering. Figure 1. Key components of accidental mentorship Project DescriptionThe

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Franklin Hallmark, Texas A&M University

experience in thenuclear engineering field, where he applied theoretical concepts to practical applications inindustry and education. His research interests include leveraging AI tools to enhance studentengagement, improve learning outcomes, and support veterans transitioning to STEM careers. Inaddition to his academic pursuits, Thomas collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to exploreinnovative strategies for modernizing engineering education and fostering equitable learningopportunities.ASHLYNN W. KOGUT, Ph.D.Dr. Kogut is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. Sheteaches and advises on evidence synthesis methods, including systematic reviews and scopingreviews. She has worked in academic and medical

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington

exempting them from most traditional freshmancourses. They will also see transfers from community colleges and other universities, students frominternational institutions, veterans, and students who have been in the workforce for years or oftenlonger. Graduate students are also much more diverse, ranging from full-time locals to internationalstudents, often with multiple degrees and work experience, and an increasing number of part-timeworking professionals looking to advance their careers. Developing degree programs to meet theneeds of these different student populations can take months, and tracking inputs from allstakeholders, including students and employers, can be difficult1. Using an agile curriculumdevelopment process can help address these

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

moreefficient learning environment.2. Key Benefits of a Structured Course Pathway ModelReducing Advising Burden and Student ConfusionA clearly defined semester-wise course sequence minimizes dependence on faculty advisors forcourse selection. Faculty can focus on academic mentoring and career guidance rather thanscheduling logistics.Ensuring Timely Graduation and Student RetentionA structured roadmap prevents unnecessary course delays, prerequisite issues, and misalignedselections. Higher on-time graduation rates contribute to better student success metrics andinstitutional performance.Eliminating Prerequisite Complexities and Administrative BurdenManaging prerequisite approvals, overrides, and last-minute exceptions is a persistent challengethat

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Elizabeth O'Connell; Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla; Muhammad Hajj

54.31%deadlines, application links, and supporting materials wereposted in a scholarship module and sent as an announcement.A summary of the number of external scholarship Although Canvas was still being used in the Fall 2023 andopportunities posted in each academic semester is listed in Spring 2024 semesters, information was only sent asTable 1. Similar postings were created for career, internship, announcements if the scholarship deadlines fell before theresearch, conference, and event opportunities, although these next advising bulletin. In addition, department faculty andare not the focus of this study. The operations of the Canvas staff were also emailed a copy of the