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Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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Cassandra J. McCall, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Courtney Zongrone, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

keepindividuals from work they want to pursue.Across the engineering field, diversity has been linked to enhanced innovativeness, intellectualengagement, and innovation [1]. Because of the benefits to the field, some view it as imperativethat we more intentionally include students with disabilities within the civil engineering contextbecause they can provide nuanced and important insights to advance the accessibility ofinfrastructure and the field of civil engineering design. While we agree that diversity itself can beadvantageous, however, we believe it is equally, if not more, imperative to address inclusionfrom the perspective of justice and equity. That is, we believe that as a field, engineeringeducation is morally and ethically responsible for

Conference Session

Assessing, Expanding, and Innovating Information Literacy

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S. Norma Godavari, University of Manitoba; Anne E. Parker, University of Manitoba

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Engineering Libraries

engineeringcommunication classroom. For example, we have two student teams work together on theirprojects so they can learn more about technology, on the one hand, and writing, on the other. Inthis way, we likewise encourage these students to continue to keep learning over their 30-year-long professional career.3.0 Lifelong Learning Background The goals of the information literacy components of the communication course aresimilar to those of Feldmann and Feldmann’s [6] assignment for their class, which are thefollowing: to make students aware of the rich store of information available; to help the studentslearn the basic skills needed to locate their needed information; to encourage team-basedinteraction on their project; to understand the ethics of

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Student Approaches to Problem Solving

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Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder; Mary Rola, University at Buffalo; Hoda Koushyar

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering Education Research (pp. 103-118). Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press[6] Davis, M. (2012) A Plea for Judgment. Science Engineering Ethics, 18(4), 789-808.[7] Gorman, M. (2002) Turning Students into Professionals: Types of Knowledge and ABET Engineering Criteria. Journal of Engineering Education, 91(3), 327-332.[8] Bissell, C., & Dillon, C. (2000). Telling tales: models, stories and meanings. For the Learning of Mathematics, 20(3), 3-11.[9] Edwards, D. & Hamson, M. (1990) Guide to Mathematical Modelling. School of Mathematics and Computing. Thames polytechnic, London SE18GPF.[10] McNeill, N.J., Douglas, E.P., Koro-Ljungberg, M., Therriault, D.J., & Krause, I. (2016). Undergraduate Students’ Beliefs

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First-year Programs: Focus on Students

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Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ilene J. Rosen, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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First-Year Programs

large number of plagiarism cases, thereare fewer easy to use or well understood tools and interventions available to instructors of thesecourses. This paper describes a sequence of plagiarism cases in a large first-year computerprogramming course for engineers, and how the course was adapted in order to address theprevalence of these cases. Part of the issue with plagiarism in computer programming is a lack of consensus on what isand is not ethical to copy and use without acknowledgement when it comes to computer code.Many programmers gladly share code openly, and being able to find examples of code that canhelp you write a program can be a valuable and valid skill for a programmer. However, whencourses are tasked with teaching and assessing

Conference Session

Novel Strategies for Studying Liberal Education

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Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Win Gilbert Bruhl, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, or project management. Within ABET, there are other non-technicalabilities identified that must be developed within an engineering program such ascommunication, ethics, and teamwork. Also within ABET, there are desirable attributesdescribed such as “consideration of public health, safety, and welfare.”17WAYS OF APPROACHING PROBLEMSSolving problems is central to engineering. The first two ABET student outcomes make thisexplicit: “(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems byapplying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics, [and] (2) an ability to applyengineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of publichealth, safety, and welfare, as well as global

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Michael A. Soltys, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

mechanical engineering through team- oriented projects. Table 3. Programs implemented by AmbassadorsIn addition to providing an overview of their projects and who the intended populations are, theAmbassadors provided further details on their plans, purpose and passion surrounding theirideas. The first ambassador showed excitement around being able to empower other girls andbuild their confidence: “I would like to spread my passion for STEAM and my passion for empowering girls so they can learn to believe that all they need is knowledge, confidence, strong work ethics and determination to achieve anything they want in any field they want. I will

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

were becoming more collaborative.Although it is not advisable that the students abandon their other learned conflict managementstyles as each style has their distinct benefits, it is important to note that their apparent short-comings in collaborative conflict management is an impediment to their continued success.References1. AIA National, AIA California Council (2007). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide. AIA, AIA CC.2. Aristotle (340 BC). Nicomachean Ethics bk. 2, 1103a.3. Bowman, S. (2007). The Secret to Adult Learning: It’s NOT About Age! Bowperson Publishing and Training, Inc. Retrieved from: http://bowperson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AdultLearningArticle.pdf4. Bray, H.G. & Manry D.W. (2007). Active Learning in a

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Student Success, Learning Strategies, and Retention in the Aerospace Industry

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Lucas Davis, Iowa State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University; Yun Dong, Iowa State University; Ravonte Nievez Campbell, Virginia Tech

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Aerospace

for Developing Strategies for Employee Retention," Journal of Leadership, Accountability, and Ethics, vol. 12, no. 2, 2015. [2] X. Wang, H. Wang, H. Wang, L. Zhang and X. Cao, "Constructing a decision support system for management of employee turnover risk," The Journal of Information Technology and Management, vol. 12, pp. 187-196, 2011. [3] X. Wang, L. Wang, X. Xu and P. Ji, "Identifying employee turnover risks using modified quality function deployment," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, vol. 31, pp. 398-404, 2014. [4] C. Tschopp, G. Grote and M. Gerber, "How career orientation shapes the job

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Postgraduate Pathways and Experiences

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Jacob Allen Cress, University of Dayton; Patrick W. Thomas, University of Dayton

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Educational Research and Methods

“multidisciplinary perspective” to systems thinking – one that equips students not only toaddress technical problems but to communicate the value of ethical, persuasive decision-makingin the workplace [1]. Yet, as the Boeing report suggests, “major opportunities for reform existbut have yet to be exploited” [1]. Among these curricular reforms yet to be exploited is the move“from the stage of dumping ‘expert-recommended’ communication strategies to the stage oftailoring communication strategies to achieve clarity of understanding with different audiences”[1]. This call for curricular reform is also reflected in the most recent update to the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) outcomes for engineering programs, whichrequires that

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

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Marialice Mastronardi, University of Texas at Austin; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Risa D. Hartman, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Darlene Yañez, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

was developed by graduate students, under the supervision of the Education &Outreach Staff Director (Mrs. Risa Hartman) and included statistics, fundamentals ofnanotechnology and ethics classes to offer a wide range of useful preliminary information. Thesafety training (combination of online and onsite) for a total of four hours, under the guidanceand supervision of trained laboratory graduate students, allowed YSs to learn about laboratoryprocedures. During the final day of bootcamp, mentors held a formal meeting with their scholarsto discuss details, plans and expectations about the specific project.During weeks 2-6, students worked on their project daily, performing original research under thesupervision of their graduate mentor

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Student Division Technical Session 3

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Karina Sylvia Sobieraj, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University

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Student

top work, and he said there were, but he wanted me to learn something new” (Peyton)Role Model The participant looks up to “My advisor is super good at his or her mentor and tries to technical stuff. He's just the embody their qualities and most smart person ever.” work ethic. (Kelly)Student Mentorship The participant himself or “They’re awesome. I really herself takes on the role of a enjoy my current lab. Um I mentor

Conference Session

Curricular Advancements in ECE

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Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Paul Moses, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

. Surprisingly, from past observations in ECE3873, the studentthat was getting carried by their partner usually did not want to be carried. Far too often theproblem was that their lab partner was not a team player and just wanted to do everythingthemselves because they thought they could do it faster. Being in a dysfunctional situationlike that for a whole semester is miserable for students. There are numerous other reasonswhy having to stick with one student for the whole semester is not an ideal scenario. Some ofthese are personality clashes, scheduling conflicts, different work ethics, and differences intolerance to procrastination. Another important reason that the group shuffling process was implemented forECE3873 was the problem with sections

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Chang Kyoung Choi, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University

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Graduate Studies

the degree program [26] or approaches to ethical issues [27], as well as using problem-solving activities as means of reflection [28].MotivationThe motivation behind this project, applying student-centered learning in a Nanotechnology class,was four-fold: 1) To help students engage more critically with the course material by selecting articles related to nanotechnology and building connections between the core concepts presented by the instructor and the latest research in the field. 2) To build the reading and comprehension skills of students in the field of nanotechnology by modeling how scientists approach the process of reading and evaluating technical papers and then having students practice the technique on their

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University

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Civil Engineering

-practice gap in engineering education by serving as an ambassador for empirically driven, and often novel, educational practices.Dr. Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University Benjamin Wheatley was awarded a B.Sc. degree in Engineering from Trinity College (Hartford, CT, USA) in 2011 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA) in 2017. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA, USA). His pedagogical areas of interest include active learning ap- proaches, ethics, and best practices as they relate to computational modeling. He runs the

Conference Session

Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom

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Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Civil Engineering

importance of building it fromthe very early stages of one’s education [4]. Combined consideration of all of these newchallenges and needs, makes the idea of scaffolding [6] [7] through the curriculum, to be anappropriate metaphor.In the “Body of Knowledge Outcomes” for civil engineering, the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) includes: 1) risk and uncertainty as one of the technical outcomes; 2)experimental methods and data analysis as one of the engineering fundamentals outcomes; and3) teamwork, leadership, communication, professional attitudes and ethical responsibilities,among the professional outcomes [1]. In overlapping paths, the National Academies of Sciencesreport on environmental engineering (EE), points to similar in-depth

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 2

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Arash Nourimand, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

professionals (i.e. mechanical designengineers, product designers, industrial designers, etc.) from a variety of industrial sectors, anddifferent age/experience groups. Prior to creating the survey, the research purpose and logisticswere discussed, reviewed and approved by the research institution’s research ethics board. Thesurvey was specifically aimed at gathering non-specific demographic information, andevaluating whether there is a correlation between heuristics in CAD usage in the conceptualphase of design, and how these insights correspond to the designer’s perception of productquality and collaboration effectiveness. The insights derived from this survey will be discussedwith respect to the literature review to assess the recent state-of-art in

Conference Session

Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

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Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware; Catherine A Fromen, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

FromenMeeting: Alison Hall Room 133, MW 3:35 pm – 4:50 pmContact info: Catherine Fromen, Assistant Professor Office: 209 Colburn Email: cfromen@udel.edu Office hours: Mon 9a- 11a and by appointmentCourse Description: This course will instruct students in the application of biomolecularengineering principles to the design and assembly of vaccines and other immune engineeringapplications. It will cover an overview of historical vaccine development, process technologies,immunology for engineers, & literature assessments. Students will also discuss economics,ethics, & medical impact of vaccines and emerging immunotherapies on global human health.By the end of the course, students should be able to achieve

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4 - Innovating Engineering Education through Industry and Community Partnerships, Maker Spaces, Competitions, Research Initiatives, and Experiential Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

of stipend provided,comparing research topics at the different institutions and by the dates that they receive theiroffers on.All REU sites provide students with hands-on research opportunities with faculty mentorship [1].Most sites offer a variety of research training programs and technical seminars (e.g., [2]) andtraining in technical writing (e.g., [5]). Sites are also required to offer training in research ethics[1]. Many sites also provide training about how to select and apply to graduate school (e.g., [5]),for students who choose to pursue further education. However, even with all of these programs(some of which may be offered outside of normal work hours), the bulk of student time at REUsites is spent on research activities.2.2

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University ; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Andrew G. Klein, Western Washington University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students will enroll inthe same section of MATH 124 and PHYS 161 to preserve the cohort structure, and they willadditionally take a 2-credit seminar taught as part of the regular teaching load by a rotating groupof faculty. The theme underlying the seminar course is “socially responsible engineering”, andthe course will include reading and discussion on such topics as ethics, societal “grandchallenges” in engineering [10], and recent technological progress in addressing thosechallenges. Engineering topics with obvious societal benefits have been shown to improverecruitment and retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering, such as women[11]. In addition, the seminar curriculum includes practice with spatial visualization, as

Conference Session

Design Teams 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lauren Anne Cooper, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eltahry Elghandour, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eileen W. Rossman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sarah Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

similar work ethic. Questions 2 and 7 wereused for certain projects to ensure important skills (e.g. mechatronics, FEA) were represented onthe team. Question 7 was additionally used to balance the other skills on a team (e.g. planning,writing, CAD, manufacturing). Question 8 was used to ensure known personality conflictswouldn’t interfere with team dynamics. Question 9 was used to keep certain students together(often by moving them from a popular project). Question 10 was used for the popular projects,to refine the final team membership. Question 6 relates to certification for using certain machinetools, and was not used for team-forming. The process took about ten hours to form 22 teamsacross three different lab times.Student-Formed TeamsIn

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Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

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Sara Willner-Giwerc, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Chris Buergin Rogers, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Isabella Stuopis, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering curricula, design projects provide opportunities for students todemonstrate understanding of their technical knowledge through solving a complex problem [1].Additionally, project-based learning allows students to acquire and apply valuable non-technicalskills such as teamwork, systems thinking, communication, ethics, and creativity [2, 3]. Industrydemands that students be able to engage effectively in the practice of engineering, whichincludes not only technical knowledge but also the ability to apply that knowledge to new andcomplex situations in the real world [3, 4]. Therefore, the teaching of engineering should focuson getting students to think independently, rather than simply asking students to replicate theexisting knowledge of

Conference Session

Educational Interventions and Pedagogy in Biomedical Engineering - June 22nd

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Emily Dosmar, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick Ferro P.E., Gonzaga University

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Biomedical Engineering

objectives including: 1. explain and contend with selected professional regulatory,legal, and ethical issues associated with biomaterials testing and development, and 2. describethe current state of the art in orthopedic and cardiovascular implants, and identify thebiomaterial-related challenges associated with these applications. The laboratory assignmentreinforced the learning objective that the students should be able to “demonstrate anunderstanding of laboratory techniques used in biomaterials and biomechanical engineering”.Overall, these assignments appear to positively reinforce the concepts emphasized in each of thecourses described.Challenges and Future DirectionsThe authors acknowledge that the varying backgrounds of these students (juniors

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2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

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Lisa Greenwood; Mark Indelicato; Miguel Bazdresch; Mike Eastman

Press.Maskell, D. (1999). Student‐based Assessment in a Multi‐disciplinary Problem‐based Learning Environment. Journal of Engineering Education, 88(2), 237-241.Matthew, R. G. S., & Hughes, D. C. (1994). Getting at deep learning: a problem-based approach. Engineering Science and Education Journal, 3(5), 234-240. doi:10.1049/esej:19940510Maudsley, G. (1999). Do we all mean the same thing by" problem-based learning"? A review of the concepts and a formulation of the ground rules. Academic Medicine, 74(2), 178-185.McGee, E. O., & Bentley, L. (2017). The equity ethic: Black and Latinx college students reengineering their STEM careers toward justice. American Journal of Education, 1124(1), 36.National Science

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 5: Online Teaching and Learning

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Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech; Max Mikel-Stites, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

result of this course a student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to use various engineering tools in solving design problems, including MATLAB, Inventor, and physical prototyping 2. Demonstrate proficiency with implementing an engineering design process, a. Collect, analyze, represent, and interpret data a. Use systematic methods to develop solutions for problems b. Identify all relevant stakeholders, constraints, and needs 3. Communicate engineering decisions to technical managers, 4. Contribute effectively to an engineering team. 5. Evaluate ethical implications of engineering solutionsBoth courses were offered in sections of no more than 32 students. In the 2018-2019 academic year

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3 - Co-op Recruitment and Factors Affecting Success

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Katherine McConnell, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

what the dress code is for each event, if it's okay to ask alumni for their contact information, if it's okay to bring resumes, etc.Theme 4: Standing OutA final theme from the interviews and focus groups was that for students who succeeded atovercoming each of the three challenges already described, there was still a hurdle associatedwith standing out in a pile of very similar applications. Students expressed concerns about theirability to clearly explain why they would be a uniquely strong candidate when the other 200+students in their graduating class all had similar experience. They also expressed concerns aboutthe limitations of a resume and cover letter when it came to demonstrating qualities liketeamwork skills, work ethic, and

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Christensen, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; Janie Stratton Haney, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Charles Glover, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

community representatives based on a rubric, including creativity, presentation, detail and application of engineering. Suggestions and constructive criticism given. Reflection on collective learning.Service-learning benefits both the students participating and the community. Service-learning projects help students to establish connections between the concepts learned andthe real life; promote team work; teach professional ethics and social responsibility; and Page 12.662.2provide opportunities for professional communication. In addition, basic economics willalso be learned, as the students must take into account viable engineering

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Mary Graham, Clarkson University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

/Why America Needs a Refresher Course on Energy. In National Environmental Education & Training Foundation: Washington, DC, 2002.7. NOWCAST, U.S. Public in the Dark on Climate Change Issues. American Meterological Society 2005, June 2005, 775.8. Riecken, G.; Yavas, U., Energy Conservation Awareness. Ball State Business Review 1979, 9, (2), 2.9. Ritchie, C. A.; Steinbrink, J. E., Knowledge, Attitude, and the Energy Ethic. Social Education 1984, 48, (2), 149-52.10. Barrow, L. H.; Morrisey, J. T., Energy Literacy of Ninth-Grade Students: A Comparison Between Maine and New Brunswick. Journal of Environmental Education 1989, 20, 22-25.11. Farhar, B. C., Energy and the Environment: the public view. Renewable Energy Report

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How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Paris von Lockette, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

information required to solve the problems is contained in aspecific chapter of their textbook. When teams are involved, all the students are in thesame class, and typically have the same academic background. The authors submit thatproject-based learning (PBL) is especially effective at helping the students develop skillsat solving open-ended problems, multidisciplinary teamwork and communication. Theseskills, as well as professionalism and ethics are emphasized throughout the clinics. Asstudents progress throughout the Rowan curriculum, the clinic projects become decidedlymore “real-world.” Many of the goals of the engineering clinic sequence have since beenspecifically identified in the ABET 2000 A-K Criteria5.The purpose of this paper is to

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Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement. Professional responsibility and ethics will receive particular emphasis. ENGR 651: Technical Project Planning and Scheduling This course explores the principles and applications of work breakdown structures (WBS); the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); earned value management, critical chain scheduling and buffer management; definition and allocation of resources; resource leveling; and schedule compression. Course content includes realistic projects, case studies, Primavera and MS Project computer applications, along with web-based management and technology tools. ENGR 652: Applications of Quality

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How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Drnevich, Purdue University; John Norris, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

University (CE498) focuses on providing anintegrated, realistic capstone design experience covering the multifaceted aspects of a real-worldengineering project (e.g., technical, legal, environmental, ethical, etc.) in a fashion whichaddresses (as much as possible) all major aspects of the civil engineering profession. The courseis taught every semester with enrollments ranging from 50 to 100 students. Teams of 5 or 6students each are formed and work together for the entire semester and all teams work on thesame project. The author has been the lead instructor for the course each spring semester since2001. The project is typically a building, bridge, or highway relocation that is in the process ofbeing designed and constructed by professional firms