Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Raj Desai

ethical, socially conscious, environmentally sound, andentry into recycling, and increasing environmental concerns globally aware [8]. Education must make project basedregarding resource use and waste disposal. learning the predominant technical student learning mode [9]. This paper explores the idea of pallet recycling as a1. Introduction tool for teaching innovation in an inexpensive, sustainable, and impactful approach. We asked students in our solid modeling course tothink of innovative ways to recycle pallets

Conference Session

Retention: Keeping the Women Students

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Shawna Fletcher; Dana Newell; Mary Anderson-Rowland

changetheir majors to other disciplines without seeking academic support. Therefore, there is a need forretention programs that establish an early support network for female students and act to fosterpersonal relationships.For students of either gender, major issues that impact first-year retention include difficulty inthe transition from high school to college, financial problems, and general misinformation aboutthe engineering curriculum2 . In addition, first- year engineering students generally have verylittle exposure to engineering. Academically, the first- year curriculum consists primarily offundamental courses (physics, mathematics, chemistry, English, etc.) that are essentialprerequisites to upper divisions engineering courses. Often, these

Conference Session

Innovations in Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Turner Stuart; Cary Fisher; Jason Bartolomei

organizedmanner. In less than a year the systems engineering major was in place with over 30 studentsenrolled. This paper will present the entire developmental process, describe the major in detail,and discuss how a systems engineering framework can be used to easily meet all ABET GeneralCriteria.Introduction: While various authors advocate many formal definitions of “system”, a system may be definedas an integrated composite of people, products and processes that provide a capability to satisfy astated need or objective. Using this definition as a starting point, Academy professors formed aninterdisciplinary tiger team and applied the systems engineering process to determine customerrequirements and constraints, evaluate curriculum alternatives, and

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Magaly Moreno; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Larry J. Shuman; Cynthia Atman

occurs and where differences associated with such factors may become moremagnified.At the freshman level we are measuring students’ attitudes at the beginning of their studies andover the course of the year to determine:• Attitudinal differences among various student populations (i.e., demographics and character- istics of the student, demographics and characteristics of the institution)• The impact of certain programmatic initiatives on attitudinal changes (i.e., integrated cur- riculum vs. conventional curriculum, traditional teaching methods vs. new approaches), and• The extent that attitudes and these factors are correlated with retention and academic per- formance in engineering

Conference Session

Best Practices in Out-of-School Time

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris San Antonio-Tunis, Museum of Science, Boston; Joelle Clark, Northern Arizona University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston; Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. She focuses on developing research-based, field-tested curricula. For sixteen years, she worked as a vice president at the Museum of Science where she was the Founding Director of Engineering is Elementary, a groundbreaking program that integrates engineering concepts into preschool, elementary, and middle school curriculum and teacher professional development. Her recent book, Engineering in Elementary STEM Education, describes what she has learned. Cunningham has previously served as director of en- gineering education research at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Educational Outreach, where her work focused on integrating engineering with science

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ethan Cartwright, The Ohio State University; Meagan Ita, The Ohio State University; Krista Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

doctorate degree and has experience teaching undergraduate first-year engineering and mid-level biomechanics courses. Meagan is currently working with the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network partnership at OSU, integrating her interests in STEM education, entrepreneurial partnerships, and community engagement. Long term, Meagan is passionate about leveraging biotechnological advances in physiological data collection to both 1. promote factual science communication and learning and 2. to innovate community-driven engineering solutions centered around health and wellness. She values authenticity, connection with others, & integrity and prioritizes these values as an educator, bioengineer, and scientist.Krista M

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Alexandru Belu; Zhengmao Ye, Southern University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

enterprise ever builtby human beings. The world power and energy infrastructures are facing structural changesincluding liberalization of markets, extended uses of smart sensing and monitoring, two-waycommunication or integration of renewable energy sources. The power and energy industry inthe 21st century is going through an evolutionary period, while new technologies are changingthe way we generate, transmit and deliver electric power. The electric power industry has manynew power grid applications in the forefront and implementation phases. The power system andits wiring connect nowadays every single house to each other and to the power stations togetherwithin a country or region. Furthermore, countries are inter-connected together so that

Conference Session

Learning from Industry

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Panther, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Zachary Pirtle, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters

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Educational Research and Methods

an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State UniversityZachary Pirtle, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters Pirtle is a PhD candidate in Systems Engineering at George Washington University and is an engineer at NASA supporting integration for the new Space Launch System, Orion spacecraft and associated ground systems. He has written on engineering epistemology, innovation and the connection between engineering and democracy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 How Engineers Negotiate Domain Boundaries in a Complex, Interdisciplinary Engineering

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Christopher Michael Sales, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #21954Empowering Underrepresented Groups to Excel in STEM Through ResearchSprintsMr. Daniel Christe, Drexel University Daniel Christe has research interests at the nexus of mechanical engineering, materials science, and man- ufacturing centering on predictive design for functional fabrics that ”see, communicate, sense, and adapt”. Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and an undergraduate degree in Materials Science, both from Drexel University. Daniel splits his time between Drexel University and Elsevier, where he is a STEM Learning Strategist responsible for designing integrative

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

UnitedStates is better equipped than most other countries to combat these problems, it still is vulnerableas even its latest technologies cannot detect risks in all situations. It is with this in mind that amaster’s level academic program concentrating on Homeland Security and Safety Engineeringhas been developed.The primary challenge of this program is to incorporate an array of courses in engineering andtechnology that are complementary, comprehensive, and relevant. A combination of experiencedprofessionals from academics, public service, and private industries were brought together todevelop a curriculum that identifies the common fundamentals and practices defining boththe theory and effective practice of asset and people protection. Similar input

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Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

integrals, parametric equations and polar coordinates, andinfinite sequences and series. The author taught both linear systems courses in addition tofollow-on control courses before and after these pre-requisite changes were implemented andwas successful in transitioning learning achievement to the new pre-requisite scenario.Both courses are gateway, required courses for the BSEE, often are first courses in the major thatchallenge students theoretically, and either or both may become a barrier to success; as such,they have higher rates of students earning a D or an F or withdrawing from the class with a W(i.e., DFW rates). Many required courses and technical electives in the junior and senior yearsdictate proficiency in foundational linear systems

Collection

2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Matthew Cavalli P.E., Western Michigan University

industrial safety. In some cases, castingsimulation software is presented or demonstrated but the technology is not central to thepedagogy in introduction to Metal Casting. The casting simulation technology is often reservedfor more advanced courses involving solidification, risering and gating design.2 Metal castingprofessionals have always encouraged a hands-on portion to an introductory Metal Castingcourse as being important. The authors of this paper support this idea and encourage a metalcasting curriculum offering both theory and practice where conceivable for a properunderstanding of the subject.In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak presented society with unprecedented challenges andoperational disruptions. Moreover, industry and academia have been

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selyna Perez Beverly, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Donald L. Gillian-Daniel

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Diversity

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

its focuson developing an equity mindset can be a valuable tool for engineering faculty andadministrators as they navigate the facets of faculty life and seek to improve the experiences ofdiverse student populations.Teaching and Learning Contexts in Engineering Teaching and learning contexts in engineering have been adapted over time to meet theneeds of students. As engineering adapted its teaching to fit the demands of the workforce, theneed for diverse viewpoints also emerged to contribute positively to the global engineeringworkforce. Although engineering adapted its teaching and curriculum, more needs to be done topromote equity. Achieving equity through work with faculty can potentially have a broad impacton diverse students. First

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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University; LaChelle Monique Waller, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering program described in this paper serves as a catalyst for ongoinglearning taking place during the school year within the classroom. The week long informalSTEM program provided students with an opportunity to discover existing and new resourceswhich could effect change in their lives and the way they view the world through STEM. To takefull advantage of the day the program was structured into two parts. The first part of the daystudents participated in diverse curriculum to include brief lectures with an emphasis on handson experiments and activities. During this time students were encouraged to work in pairs. Thenext part of the day the students engaged in their design project concluding with a reflection anddebriefing period. During the

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Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

introductory lessons, teachers engaged their students in an EiE unitcomposed of four individual lessons24. Each grade adopted a different EiE unit. During theschool year, a local liaison was available to assist with any questions, provide in-class support,and support additional afterschool workshops as appropriate.After their first year of integration of engineering in class, teachers were invited to attend afollow-on three-day Summer Academy. In the second TPD, teachers had time to debrief theirimplementation of the EiE units and their lessons, discuss concerns and lessons learned, andshare with other teachers at the same grade level lesson materials prepared by themselves andstudent work on engineering activities. The second academy also included

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Apurva Patel, University of Texas at Dallas; Joshua D. Summers, University of Texas at Dallas; Pavan Prasanna Kumar, University of Texas at Dallas; Shanae Lekeisha Edwards, University of Texas at Dallas

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

participants' baseline knowledge provides contextnecessary to support scaffolded learning. This study compares pre-intervention and post-intervention knowledge to assess theeducational module’s direct impact, excluding prior knowledge and extraneous influences. Such abefore-and-after comparison is crucial for determining effectiveness in improving learningoutcomes. Additionally, our research includes a retention assessment to evaluate the intervention'slong-term effects on knowledge sustainability and its enduring impact on participants. Thisanalysis provides insights into the lasting benefits and applicability of an educational intervention. One of the tools used in assessing learning and knowledge integration are mental modelsor mind

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Elizabeth August, Loyola Marymount University; Allison Neyer, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Don Brian Murphy, Loyola Marymount University; Robert Quinlan Thames

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NSF Grantees

present future plans.† This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underInnovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI) Grant No.093510. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material Page 22.573.2are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation (NSF).VESLL: Virtual Engineering ExperienceVESLL is establishing an online interactive learning environment designed to introduce studentsto engineering concepts through visualization and collaborative problem solving. Our long-termvision is to create a

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Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kiara Lynn Steinhorst, University of Nevada, Reno ; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Rachael Ciara Young; Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, "Learning from small numbers: Studying ruling relations that gender and race the structure of U.S. engineering education," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 108, no. 1, pp. 13-31, 2019.[19] J. Rahm and J. C. Moore , "A case study of long-term engagement and identity-in-practice: Insights into the STEM pathways of four underrepresented youths," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 53, no. 5, pp. 768-801, 2016.[20] M. Syed, M. Azmitia and C. R. Cooper, "Identity and Academic Success among Underrepresented Ethnic Minorities: An Interdisciplinary Review and Integration," Journal of Social Issues , vol. 67, no. 3, pp. 442-468, 2011.[21] M. Denton, M. Borrego and A. Boklage, "Community cultural wealth in science

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Flores, University of Texas-El Paso; Ann Darnell, University of Texas-El Paso

tosupport students as they become acquainted and integrated into the university. CircLESincorporated three intervention activities: a weeklong summer orientation, course clustering, andproactive advising and scheduling. Curricular innovations and restructuring included first-yearscience or engineering learning communities that now also includes a first-year UniversitySeminar course and an introductory science or engineering course, dependent on the level ofmathematics. Students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)are admitted into the University in an initial pre-science or pre-engineering major.STEM students begin their introduction to the University during a one-week summer orientationdivided into groups of

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

toward a focus on innovative productdevelopment, toward entrepreneurship and better utilization of student ideas. The intention wasnot to create new educational programs in innovation engineering, but rather to create a changein existing programs and curriculum. Examples are introduction of new courses in innovationengineering, integration between project courses, research projects, entrepreneurs and companiesto better utilize student ideas and projects.The aim of this article is to present the overall goals of the program, experiences from theestablishment together with experiences and results from the introduction of a new large courseaimed at bringing student ideas to the market.Industrial and Educational contextThe industrial history in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College; Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

improve the retentionof all undergraduate students.Several changes were made to improve retention, both in terms of retaining students inengineering and, failing that, at least retaining them as students at the college. These include theimplementation of a math placement exam, a modification of the engineering curriculum basedon best practices used at other engineering programs for improving retention, and the intentionalgrouping of first-year engineering students in a college success course that was led by anEngineering faculty member and a peer mentor who was a returning engineering student.All of these engineering-focused efforts were coupled with college-wide efforts at improvingretention which included an increase in staffing for the

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ECE Division Technical Session 4: Student-centered Learning and Teaching Methodologies

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Theresa Meyerott, University of California, San Diego; Paul Hadjipieris

assessments, active learning experiences,alignment with the course learning outcomes, and the lessons learned from previous courseiterations were all incorporated with the goal of supporting an increase in student learning.Literature ReviewThis literature review will examine this current study’s connection of student-designedassessments and student learning, through a review of scholarship on self-directed learning,student-designed assessment, and student peer-to-peer teaching.Self-Directed LearningSelf-directed learning (SDL) is an approach educators incorporate into their curriculum to teachlifelong learning skills. This pedagogical technique provides the opportunity for students to takeownership over their learning and have a significant role in

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

with the NRC’s analysis, participants of the Engineering Coalition ofSchools for Excellence in Education and Leadership (ECSEL) found that faculty withoutexperience in industry typically are less prepared to teach design.19 Other studies have also shown that faculty with industrial experience spend a greaterpercentage of their time on teaching above and beyond their work assignments. Addingexperience in industry as an important criterion in hiring new faculty may be fundamental tochanging the existing culture and to placing greater emphasis on teaching.20 Schools are beingasked to enrich the education of students, and this can be done by increasing the numbers offaculty with relevant industrial experience. Integral to accomplishing our

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Erica Cusi Wortham, GW Engineering; Zoe Szajnfarber; Robert Pless, The George Washington University; Ryan Watkins, The George Washington University

Paper ID #45011Building Interdisciplinarity in Engineering Doctoral Education: Insightsfrom DTAIS Summer IncubatorDr. Erica Cusi Wortham, GW Engineering Erica Cusi Wortham is a cultural anthropologist with an interdisciplinary practice at George Washington University that spans social science, art design and engineering. As Director of the GW Engineering’s Innovation Center | M06, she makes space for studio-based, tactile learning, community-driven innovation that centers creative problem-solving, equity and sustainability, and brings an ethnographic perspective to various AI initiatives at the school.Prof. Zoe

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdullah Umair Bajwa, Habib University; Abdul Basit Memon, Habib University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

liberal arts college in Pakistan. Dr. Memon received his graduate training in Mathematical Systems Theory at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is one of the founding engineering faculty at Habib University, and has been instrumental in the development of the engineering curriculum there. He has been interested in seamless integration of design education in the engineering curriculum, and has taught various courses in engineering design, design thinking, workshop practice, and capstone design. Besides design education, his interests lie in control theory and robotics. He has also served as Director for the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, and Assistant Dean for the School of Science and Engineering at

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty; Chad Lloyd

networkedenvironment, will be fully described. The firmware for the microcontroller is written inKeil’s C Integrated Development Package. Hardware and software elements arediscussed in detail as well as the challenges faced during the development of a workingmodel. Hardware topics include the DSTini chip itself, the development socket, thedevelopment board and all supporting hardware. The software elements include the KeilPackage, JavaKit and the server application programmed for the microcontroller.Applications of this type of microcontrollers include security and access control, webappliances, and many other network capable systems. The work is partially funded by aresearch grant from the Russell Chair for Manufacturing Excellence that promotesapplied

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

. The responses were place into six major categories based on Fink’s Taxonomy ofSignificant Learning. The respondents unanimously indicated the course had an impact.Although in both data sets the Fink Categories of fundamental knowledge and applicationreceived the highest percentage of responses; all categories did receive responses. In addition,there was a significant shift from fundamental knowledge to integration between the post-classand alumni response sets. The content and distribution of responses would indicate anunderstanding of a breadth of concepts involved in creating a significant learning experience waspart of the impact of the course. Alumni survey questions focused on specific class objectives. An interesting

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui Ma, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

an engineering school of a four-year, R1 public research universitywith roughly 22,000 students. The purpose of the study is to understand the impact of theredesigned curriculum of a calculus sequence on students.ParticipantsAll 25 students who took the engineering math sequence in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 wereparticipants, with 21 completing all three surveys. Of the 21 participants, 15 were male and 6were female.Data CollectionThe impact is evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data sources includeplacement test scores, pre-course and post-course surveys, and final exam grades. This sequenceis a two-semester sequence. All first-year students took a placement test prior to arrival. The pre-course survey was

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany - SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, Evaluation Consortium: University at Albany - SUNY; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Satinderpaul S. Devgan P.E., Tennessee State University; Ali Reza Osareh, NC A&T State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University; Demetris L. Geddis, Norfolk State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Engineering Curriculum for HBCUs”. The project advances a process which willcreate a sustainable “HBCU Engineering Network” that is focused on the development,implementation, and expansion of an Experimental Centric-based instructional pedagogy inengineering curricula used in these HBCUs.The goal of the project was to increase the number of highly qualified and prepared AfricanAmerican engineers, and all students, to have a better understanding of technology and its role inSTEM education and the policy associated with it. Another key goal for the grant is to promotewide spread dissemination of portable hands-on mobile devices through proactive collaborationbetween educational institutions and industry partners. Collaborating partners are each

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sibel Uysal, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University. She earned her MA degree in Science Education at Arizona State University. Her BS degree is in Physics Education. Her principle research areas are inquiry-based learning and science and engineering education. She teaches an elementary science methods course for undergraduate students and is a research assistant on an NSF project.Dale Baker, Arizona State University Dale R. Baker is a Professor of Science Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University and was the Co-Editor of The Journal of Research in Science Teaching. She teaches courses in science curricula, teaching and learning, and assessment