Conference Session

Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; John A. Barton PE, Texas A&M University System; James R. Hallmark, Texas A&M University System; Billy C. Hamilton, The Texas A&M University System

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering and chaired the councils for developing articulation compacts in other engineering and science disciplines. He also served on the Texas State Board of Education committee preparing the standards for career and technical education.Prof. John A. Barton PE, Texas A&M University System John A. Barton, P.E. is a Professor of Practice for the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University, an Associate Vice Chancellor for the Texas A&M University System, and the Executive Director of the TAMUS RELLIS Campus. In these roles John directs all activities related to the develop- ment of the new TAMUS RELLIS Campus and provides direction, guidance and advice for the College of Engineering

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (1)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College Chicago

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

underserved, community-based organizationsAbstractIn 2011, the Scientist for Tomorrow (SfT) initiative was created after receiving a grant fromthe National Science Foundation’s Informal Science Education program. The SfT initiative isdesigned to utilize a science-based curriculum to provide urban youth in Chicago withinformation and skills related to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics(STEAM) careers and foster positive attitudes toward STEAM subjects and related careers.This grant financially sustained SfT and allowed it to serve 15 out-of-school-timeorganizations for two years. Today, the SfT initiative is in its sixth year, serving more than 40out-of-school time organizations, 600 middle school student and 150 parents per

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Aaron Alexander, Oklahoma State University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

goals that primarily drive engineering education [1, 2] are 1) improving student-learning experience and 2) preparing the students for a successful future career. Recent researchon effective engineering education [1, 2] suggests multiple approaches for student success in theclassroom and beyond. These learning approaches focus on the engagement of students in theclassroom and outside by creating a teachable moment using inductive learning [3, 4, 5], activelearning via in-class activities [6, 7], experiential learning [8, 9, 10], visual learning [2, 11], andproject-based learning [12, 13], to name a few. All the proposed learning approaches augmentthe traditional learning methods. A common factor among all these approaches is studentinvolvement

Conference Session

Professional Development for Teachers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sai Prasanth Krishnamoorthy, New York University; Sheila Borges Rajguru, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, presentation, and business skills; and inspire their students, through examples of real-world applications, to pursue careers in STEM and create technology ventures.3. Assess program activities and disseminate outcomes.As elaborated below, PBL, engineering research, and entrepreneurship and industry experiencesare purposefully integrated in this PD program so that educators can link classroom teaching andlearning in STEM disciplines with real-world STEM practices.To develop a technically literate workforce, educators must not only teach STEM knowledge butalso address students’ question: “Why do I need to know this?” Engagement of industry in PD canallow teachers to inform students about job opportunities based on their own experiences. Such

Conference Session

Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, & Self-efficacy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Erdogan Kaya, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ezgi Yesilyurt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Johana Iglesias, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

programs, including: a STEM career program (SISTEM) and the Summer Research Experience (REX) program for novice researchers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Assessing Secondary Science Teachers’ Nature of Engineering (NOE) perceptions with an open-ended NOE instrumentThe recent adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by some states providesan opportunity to integrate engineering education in the K-12 science curricula. Whileengineering education research in K-12 is emerging, there is an expanding literature that focuseson the epistemology, philosophy and history of engineering education, specifically the Nature ofEngineering (NOE). Although NOE aspects are not

Conference Session

Computing Technology Applications-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Predrag T. Tosic, University of Idaho; Julie Beeston, University of Idaho

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #24002Teaching Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematical Techniques to Di-verse Undergraduate Student PopulationsDr. Predrag T. Tosic, University of Idaho Predrag Tosic is an early mid-career researcher with a unique mix of academic research, industrial and DOE lab R&D experiences. His research interests include AI, data science, machine learning, intelli- gent agents and multi-agent systems, cyber-physical/cyber-secure systems, distributed coordination and control, large-scale complex networks, internet-of-things/agents, and mathematical and computational models and algorithms for ”smart” transportation

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 7: Learning and Research in Makerspaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Torralba, University of Miami; Rob Rouse, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering careers aftergraduation [15]. Independent of early classification, the literature suggests that the "leak"in the engineering pipeline for women is due to lower levels of self-efficacy, fear of failure,conflict with the male-dominated field, and lack of self-identification and being identifiedby others as engineers [11, 16]. Regardless of gender, the literature also suggests thatpositive engineering experiences in the engineering programs can influence students’decisions not only to persevere but also develop an engineering identity [13]. Theseexperiences have shown to have a stronger influence in women, particularly with regardto satisfaction in an engineering major and interest in engineering as a career [17]. Forexample, Amelink and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida

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First-Year Programs

-based approach. A course evaluation is presented to answer the following evaluation questionsAs applied to this course to what degree and in what ways does problem-based service-learning 1. Improve student perceptions of their project management and engineering design skills? 2. Improve student perceptions of their learning in the course? 3. Affect student aspirations in their careers and in their communities? 4. Impact student personal values and potential for future civic engagement?A total of 540 freshman engineering students enrolled during the Fall 2018 semester with 376students fully completing the course evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation was to assess thequality of the service-learning experience for the class in

Conference Session

Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reginald DesRoches, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence J. Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janille A Smith-Colin P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Wes Wynens, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisa Gail Rosenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering (2010), and Board of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI). He is currently a member of the executive committee of the National Academy of Sciences Roundtable on Risk, Resilience, and Extreme Events, a member of National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Directorate Advisory Committee, and is a member of the National Academies Board on Army Science and Technology (BAST). Dr. DesRoches c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #17388 has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dawn Laux; David Sears; Paul Asunda, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

criticized fornot focusing enough on creativity and even sometimes eroding it. Patterns of diminishing interestin engineering throughout secondary education suggest that further work needs to be done tounderstand the impact design activities might have on student attitudes. This is important even asyoung as middle school when students are forming self-perceptual beliefs and career interest.Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this correlational study was to examine middle schoolstudent design thinking and creative thinking changes following engagement in an engineeringdesign curriculum. Student self-efficacy, “beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and executethe courses of action required to produce given attainments” is a necessary prerequisite

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

career goals”.5Faculty from the civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs conducted one-hourmath review sessions in the evenings during the first 10 days of classes. All freshmanengineering majors take an Introduction to Engineering course in their respective major, soclassrooms were identified based on the sectioning of the Introduction to Engineering courses.The faculty member who taught the section was the lead instructor for the Math Review sessions.When an instructor could not be present in the evening, another instructor was able to substitutein for the session. Instructors worked problems or had students work problems on the board anddiscussed the solutions. Often when the session was over, students stayed in the rooms

Conference Session

Interest and Movitation: Formulating New Paradigms to Increase URM Participation in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, persist in STEMdegrees, and pursue STEM careers upon graduation19–22. Because of this success, ANSPPrecollege component participants were the focus of this study. ANSEP is a longitudinal STEMeducational enrichment program that works with Alaskan students starting in middle schoolthrough doctoral degrees and subsequent professional endeavors19–22. ANSEP targets therecruitment of Alaska Native students, but it does not discriminate, so all students are welcometo apply to attend ANSEP components19. ANSEP prepares Alaska Native precollege students forSTEM bachelor degrees in high school through Precollege components: “Computer Assembly”,“Acceleration Academy”, and “Summer Bridge”.The ANSEP Computer Assembly is an extra-curricular component for high

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Hands-on Projects and Spatial Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Emery Mertz, Arizona State University; Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

possible career options. The following three topics are chosen forthis purpose: mars rovers, solar energy, and Grand Challenges for Engineering18.Student Perceptions and Performance in the CourseThe course learning outcomes have been assessed using the hands-on team-based design project,along with other tools, such as, quizzes and notebooks (individual reports of both individual andteam activities). In this section, student demographics information will be presented andstudents’ performance on the design project will be presented and discussed. In addition, duringthe final week of the course, an optional discussion board is used for students to reflect on theirlearning experience and comment on what they think has been most useful from this class

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Software Engineering Division

as necessary so that not everyone could access it with ease.Although Adam had previous coding experience, he learned to acquire new knowledge in orderto contribute to the security aspect of the website. His reflection also highlights the human-centered design process he took by developing the registration page with users in mind. Adam also went on to discuss how this learning was important for not only his currentsuccess on this project, but how this learning will also benefit him in his career. He stated: This week showed me further importance and deeper understanding of various security concepts that I am sure will come in handy when I go to industry after graduation.Therefore, students are learning new technical skills for the

Conference Session

FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Daniels; Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

undergraduateengineering and determined that experiences that specifically enact a student’s increased sense ofcapabilities were vital to their self-efficacy [10]. In another study, the author examined a seniorengineering project that utilized the design process and discovered a positive trend of increasedself-efficacy over time [11]. The resulting conclusions noted that there is a time-dependency, thuspossibly an experience-dependence for these advances. This is potentially indicative of self-efficacy gains specifically from successful experiences. The study also denotes self-efficacy andteamwork skills as critical elements of a successful engineering career [11]. Literature has highlighted the importance of not only teaching technical skills, but

Conference Session

Why Can't We Get Faculty and Students to Go Abroad?

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Marie S. Call, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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International

interestingchallenges for engineers and many other professionals. Globalization is not a passingphenomenon as it continues to impact how interconnected and interdependent we have become.Global competence or a strong interest in becoming globally competent has become adifferentiator in an engineer’s ability to obtain employment, to progress in a career, and toremain viable in the future [1].Engineering and technology graduates must now not only develop strong technical skills butmust also develop their leadership and global agility to remain relevant within their career. As aresult, engineering and technology educators need to identify, develop and provide opportunitiesfor international collaboration and interactions among students throughout the world.In

Conference Session

Track : Special Topics - Identity Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Stephen Secules, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Cassandra J. Groen-McCall, Virginia Tech

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Diversity, Special Topic: Identity

researchparticipants, and communicating to an audience. For this paper, we focus on the themes relatedto research implementation and dissemination that were deemed most salient to the CoNECDaudience. In the following sections, we discuss 1) research questions, 2) relating to participants,and 3) communicating findings. Reflections on epistemology, ontology, and methodology will bepresented in subsequent publications. Collaborative Inquiry AnalysisWhat questions do we ask and answer?Stephen’s reflection on the questions he asks: Growing up, I was conscious of a desire to help the world, but I was also intellectuallycurious, and I didn’t like being bored. When identifying my future career options, I oftenstruggled between

Conference Session

Innovating Ethics Curriculum and Instruction

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Melissa McDaniels, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

training offered by the Big Ten Academic Alliance to becomecertified as a facilitator for “Entering Mentoring,” a professional skills training program thatseeks to build capacity in academic and research mentors. This curriculum was originallydeveloped at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for use with doctoral students in scientificfields [3], and later adapted and expanded with funding from the National Science Foundation(NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other agencies. The 2017 Entering MentoringFacilitator Training was co-sponsored by the National Research Mentors Network (NRMN),which was developed to support individuals’ “advancement at every career stage of research inthe biomedical sciences,” and the Big Ten Academic

Conference Session

Assessing, Expanding, and Innovating Information Literacy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo; Lauren Kuryloski, University at Buffalo; Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo

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Engineering Libraries

Communication. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Extending the Role of the Library and Librarian: Integrating Alternative Information Literacy into the Engineering CurriculumAbstractBoth in coursework and in their future careers, engineering students may work with manydifferent types of information sources beyond books and journal articles, including patents,standards, and technical reports [1]. Despite this shift, which broadens information literacy [2],many undergraduate communication courses continue to narrowly define information sources,prompting students to use bibliographic databases but completely omitting other importantdatabases that can provide students with meaningful and applicable

Conference Session

Care and Inclusive Teaching

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenya Z. Mejia, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

leveland beyond. STEM lacks the gender and racial diversity that mirrors the American populationand there is an increasing need to fill engineering positions in the industry ​[1]​. There have beenmany efforts to encourage K-12 students to pursue careers in STEM, creating a nationalmovement that includes summer camps, classes, and after school programs ​[2]​. Higher educationis starting to look at the institutional level change needed to support D&I efforts in order toattend to the diversity of their student population ​[3]​. While there is a focus in engineeringeducation research on best practices and a focus on change, there is limited scholarship focusedon understanding the “on-the-ground” work of engineering educators working to address D

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mauro Rodriguez Jr, California Institute of Technology; Karen Mariela Siles, IBM Corporation; Dora Louise Renaud, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

continuous development and buildingcommunity [1, 2]. Within this rise of sophistication, organizations’ membership appeal andeducational demographic reach increased from the college and workforce transitions to incorporateK12 education up to senior manager or executive level preparation. These efforts focus towardsand catered to a demographic of members based on their current career position and trajectory aspart of its nationalized programming (typically occurring at their broadband nationalconference(s)). While these conferences can form a significant percentage of the organization’stotal membership, it seldom hosts the full membership and typically takes place over the span of afew days. As a result, this semi-annual to annual episodic

Conference Session

Engineering and Sustainability

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Carl Mitcham, Colorado School of Mines; Jon Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata-Marr, Colorado School of Mines; Jay Straker, Colorado School of Mines; Marcelo Simoes, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Ethics

education needs to be re-designed to meet a new social context and prepare for new career paths [38-44]. For example, the Page 12.1488.6National Academies have recommended that S&E graduate programs “provide options thatallow students to gain a wider variety of academic and other career skills [in order] to producescientists and engineers who are versatile” [38], p. 78]. They have also called on private andpublic funding agencies to adjust their support mechanisms to include new forms of funding forthis purpose. The NSF has in part responded to such calls with the creation and continuation ofthe Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Research

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Page 11.1351.5that students believe they have developed information acquisition skills and those to question 13indicate students will continue their education throughout their career. Students indicated theybelieve they can use and implement current technologies in their area of specialization in theirresponses to question 14. In a survey of graduates, 41 out of 48 respondents indicated theyagreed (19) or strongly agreed (22) that they were continuing their education, which indicatesthat students do follow through on their intent. The area of life-long learning was explored inmore depth on the attitude survey that is discussed in the next section of this paper.Questions 16 to 20 surveyed the students’ self-evaluation in the areas of problem

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Holander Gleixner, San Jose State University; Katherine Casey, SJSU College of Engineering; Jared T. Tuberty, San Jose State University; Sanela Latic; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

. Workshops on writing and math wereincluded to better prepare students for the level of work needed in their first year classes.Resources in the university were highlighted to students through a “campus resource hunt” andthrough workshops with key university staff on topics including counseling, health services, timemanagement, and career resources. Students were exposed to the engineering field throughindustry tours and guest lecturers.One key aspect of the program was that the incoming freshmen worked on a community based,service learning project. In the service learning project, students worked in small teams to buildsomething for a local non-profit agency. These included an after school center, a communitygarden, a women and children’s shelter

Conference Session

FPD 1: Projects and Teamwork in First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston (CoE); Stuart A. Long, University of Houston (CoE); Casey Goodwin, University of Houston Honors Engineering Program

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First-Year Programs

first semester 10. They appreciated the ability to choose this type ofcourse early in the curriculum.At Portland State University it was observed that allowing students to use “industrial strength”tools early in their engineering academic career “generate[d] sufficient enthusiasm to overcomeany pain encountered during the initial learning curve and in most cases create[d] a sizableappetite for further work” 7. This is clearly a huge advantage for students in a major that sees alarge attrition rate in the first two years.A detailed study at Arizona State University (ASU) reported the impact of a freshman digitaldesign course on persistence in engineering and student motivational orientation 8. The authors

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Utah Educational Network; Jeremy Ray Farner, Weber State University; Thomas James Paskett, Weber State University; Elias V. Perez, Utah State University Eastern; Isabella Borisova, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

is my intent to teach you the skills needed to be a residential designer and begin a career in residential architecture. The skills you gain from the courses in the Drafting Program are transferable to almost every profession and can be a source of income for you as you continue your education. I have taught drafting on the college level for ten years with high expectations and rigor. I currently teach Design Engineering courses at both Fremont and Bonneville. I also teach Driver Educa- tion for Fremont High, as well as mathematics and interior design courses for BYUI, architecture courses for Weber State University, and graduate level courses in Business and Education for Argosy University. I am currently the

Conference Session

Assessment Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Joni Spurlin; Jerome Lavelle; Sarah Rajala; Mary Clare Robbins

course in such a way that these skills become the foundation of a successful engineering career. Objective: An early understanding of these skills will assist students throughout their undergraduate experience and beyond. E101 Course Learning Outcomes By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Solve engineering problems by working on teams, 2. Apply a structured design process in solving engineering problems, 3. Demonstrate how and when to apply computer tools to solve engineering problems, 4. Present engineering problems and solutions in both written and oral presentation modes, 5. Understand specifics of the engineering disciplines and careers in engineering, 6. Discuss resources and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

pursuing careers in STEM fields, CañadaCollege developed a program titled Student On-ramp Leading to Engineering and Sciences(SOLES). Funded by the US Department of Education through the Minority Science andEngineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), SOLES addresses some of the barriers to thesuccessful transfer of community college engineering students to a four-year institution includinglow success rates in foundational math courses, lack of practical context in the traditionalengineering curriculum, and inadequate relevant internship opportunities for lower-divisionengineering students. The program employs strategies that have been proven effective inincreasing the retention and success of minority students such as mentoring programs,3,4

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

natural inclination todesign and build things, and to take things apart to see how they work3. Beginning in elementarygrades is also important since it is before students develop many of the stereotypes that so oftendiscourage girls and minorities from pursuing courses and careers in technical fields4. It is duringprimary school that students establish first impressions of possible career options5. Finally, at alleducational levels, technology projects can help make mathematics and science content relevantto students by illustrating these subjects’ application in real-world projects6.To build the foundation for the next generation of technicians and engineers, we need elementaryteachers who are introducing their students to technology and