Conference Session

Why Industry Says that our Engineering Students Cannot Write

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Mark M. Budnik, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Peter E. Johnson, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft Project to develop a Gantt chart for theirproject and are required to update the chart as their project progresses.System Design Requirements Document: As a team, students identify the necessaryrequirements to meet their customer objectives and develop a system specification.Realistic Design Constraints: As a team, students identify the design constraints (budgetary,environmental, sustainable, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, ethical, andlegal) that apply to their project and system.Hazard Analysis: As a team, students use a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) toidentify potential safety hazards, the effects of failure, the severity of failure, the probability offailure, and the current or potential design

Conference Session

Engineering Mechanics Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

, drawn from a large, public, research university in the southwest, is describedelsewhere.21 The Indian sample was drawn from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Theparticipants at both institutions were recruited from Mechanics I courses. This is one of theearliest courses completed by engineering majors. In order to test the role of ability, the samplesconsisted of a spectrum of students, from higher-performing to lower-performing, based ongrade-point averages at their institutions. All students participated voluntarily. The study in theU.S. was reviewed and approved by the respective Institutional Review Board; in India, aninstitutional ethics committee reviewed and approved the research project.Procedure Students participated about

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavlos George Mikellides, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

addition to meeting the design and problem solving outcomes of ABET Criterion 3 , PBL 7also enhances the compliance of other “process skills” requirements of ABET such as ability tofunction on multidisciplinary teams (3.d), understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (3.f)and ability to communicate effectively (3.g). A detailed discussion on using PBL to teach engineering 8design is presented in Dym, et al. . This pedagogy has also been adopted by educators in other 9countries . In most engineering programs, students take courses in their sophomore and junior years thatconcentrate mainly on engineering analysis. PBL, if used, is usually

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani Salim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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New Engineering Educators

Advantage of Faculty Mentor(s) Knowledge of Innovation.A PR should seek faculty mentor(s) to specifically support teaching efforts and innovation. It isan advantage for PRs to be involved in reformation efforts which includes TA-PD. The PRlearned to teach and improve training materials. At the same time, the PR received simultaneousfeedback from a faculty reformist. Seeking help from a faculty reformist helped the PR todevelop a vision for an effective training session. For example, the faculty mentor reviewedinstruction provided by the PR and allowed new content formed by the PR to be presented to theTAs. Having a role model is always desirable for new faculty members18; their work ethics andprofound experiences can direct new faculty in their

Conference Session

Globalizing Engineering Education II: Best Practices

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan T Lima Jr., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Dakota State University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Global Programs

or some other form of experience; 5. Can effectively deal with ethical issues arising from cultural or national differences.In addition, the industry respondents of the survey indicated the importance of globalcompetence for engineering graduates to be between “highly desirable” and “essential.”In 2004 and 2005, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering published two reports, TheEngineer of 2020 3, and Educating the Engineer of 2020 4. Both reports stress the impact ofglobalization on the practice of engineering and the need for U.S. engineers to focus oninnovation and creative aspects of the profession to be globally competitive. The challenges andopportunities in forming global engineers for the Americas were also discussed in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Dionysios D. Dionysiou, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Miguel Pelaez, University of Cincinnati; Mark Schulz; Christopher Huth; Vesselin N. Shanov, University of Cincinnati; Donglu Shi, University of Cincinnati

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NSF Grantees

. 4.7 3.9 engineering problems ... understand professional and ethical 14. 4.3 3.6 responsibility 15. ... communicate (orally) effectively 3.3 3.5 16. ... communicate (written) effectively 4.7 3.8 ... understand the impact of engineering 17. 4.7 3.8 solutions in a broad context ... use techniques, skills or modern 18. engineering tools necessary for 5.0 3.9

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Johnny Thieken, Arizona State University; Lisa Stapley Randall, Arizona State University; Alison W. Smith, SRP

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NSF Grantees

humans have hadneeds. Engineering has to be viewed as an ethical human endeavor that addresses the needs of aglobal society. Engineers are inventors and designers; they apply science and mathematics; anduse their imagination and creativity to make ideas a reality. They create technical solutions tomeet societal needs. This forms the core of engineering activities.2 Yet, there is a decline in highschool students’ interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsresulting in a decline in engineering enrollment, both undergraduate and graduate. Engineeringdoctorates have declined in recent years and are still below the levels of the 1980s.3Adolescents seldom lack curiosity, but as they go into the teenage years their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3436: CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES OF CREATING A LIVING-BUILDING LABORATORY (BUILDING AS A LABORATORY) FOR USEIN THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMMr. Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young Univer- sity. He holds a professional engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point, and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics, and piano technology. Page 25.293.1

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reap, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

, thecommon syllabus and lecture materials used in the courses provided continuity over sections.The course is designed to introduce students to engineering and includes topics such asapproaches to problem-solving, developing familiarity with different engineering majors,graphing, flowcharts, basic programming, sketching, and ethics. We implemented a pre/post Page 25.306.4survey design using the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ). We addedseveral open-ended questions to the posttest to help us understand any measured changes. Thefollowing sections describe the challenges, participants, data collection, and data

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhang Lei, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

§ Topic: Roles and Competencies § Topic: Assessing Individuals § Topic: Developing Individuals § Topic: Ethical Behavioro Part 6: Related Disciplines o Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Software Engineering § Topic: The Nature of Software § Topic: An Overview of the SWEBOK Guide § Topic: Software Engineering and Systems Engineering: Similarities and Differences o Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and Project Management § Topic: An Overview of Project Management § Topic: Systems Engineering and Project Management: Similarities and Differences o Knowledge Area: Systems Engineering and

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Mendoza-Garcia, Purdue University and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lamis J. Behbehani, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P. Suresh C. Rao, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering and Public Policy

the policy process [Experts 2, 5]  The inherently political nature of technology [Experts 2,5]  How technology influences national security and foreign policy [Experts 1, 4]  The diversity of policy vehicles that affect technology [Experts 4, 5]  The scales at which policies exist i.e. local, regional, national, international, and how policy differs across these scales [Experts 2, 4]  The responsibility of engineers for the consequences of technology and the ethics related to technology creation and use [Experts 2, 5]  The economic considerations that affect policy decisions [Experts 3, 4]  How to craft convincing and concise arguments [Experts 1, 3]In the same way, the following topics didn’t

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University; Peter H. Froehlich, Johns Hopkins University; Joan Freedman, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

and Interaction DesignLab (proposed): 3D Studio (3D Studio Max, blender?) –texturesWeek 8 -- Spring BreakWeek 9Lectures: Environment/World/Level DesignLab: Character Design / 3D (Poser)Week 10Lectures: User Interface and Interaction DesignLab: Controllers (Wiimote demos, other unusual controller configuration?),Week 11Lectures: Physical Models and Game PhysicsLab: Game Soundtracks Page 25.412.16Week 12Lectures: Serious (Learning?) GamesLab: transitions, title screens etcWeek 13Lectures: Social Impact of Games (violence, ethics, social change)Lab: art gamesWeek 14Lectures: Social Impact of Games (literary form, propaganda, gender and race)Lab: openWeek 15 Party

Conference Session

Epistemic Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ji Hyun Yu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

knowing, focusing on its technical, social, and ethical aspects, whichare critical for solving engineering problems within dynamic and interdisciplinaryenvironments28.Epistemology is a field of philosophy, whose object of study is the construct “knowledge” itself.That is, engineering epistemology is a topic of philosophy and engineering, whose object is theconstruct ‘engineering knowledge’ concerning the concept of ‘truth’, the logical structure ofjustification, and the relationship of engineering knowledge to ‘reality’. We deal withepistemological beliefs, on the other hand, which are a special kind of belief, which is oftentreated as an empirical object of psychological inquiry.Since we aimed to have a comprehensive model of Engineering-related

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wolter J. Fabrycky PE P.E., Virginia Tech and Academic Applications International

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Systems Engineering

.3. Demonstrate professionalism. Grow professionally through continued learning and involvement in professional activities. Contribute to the growth of the profession. Contribute to society through ethical and responsible behavior.4. Communicate (read, write, speak, listen, and illustrate) effectively in oral, written, and newly developing modes and media, especially with stakeholders and colleagues.Outcomes from GRCSE are statements about the competencies possessed by a graduate uponcompletion of the program. Ideally, outcomes are derived from objectives. Graduates of amaster’s program that aligns with the GRCSE recommendations will achieve a specified list of13 outcomes. These are reminiscent of the outcomes character of

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Electrical and Computer

’, ‘Knowledge/Preparedness’, ‘Ethics’,‘Professionalism’ and ‘Communication Skills’ on a 1-10 scale, with 1 being the worst and 10being the best mentor performance. The coaches used the ranking scale and entered theircomments and justifications for the corresponding evaluations to substitute a common rubric.The mentoring activity was evaluated by middle-high school student surveys and their coachphone interviews. The mentors also went through mandatory background verifications since thementoring sessions involved minors. Furthermore, the mentors also volunteered during theCoastal Bend BEST robotics competition to further involve with robotics and socialenvironments.Robotics-II: The second course in the robotics curriculum was offered during the Spring

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Aerospace

to otherdisciplines like law, arts, music, management, teacher education, or any other fields that havemade extensive use of cases for professional training.Teaching with cases often involves several challenges for the instructor. These includediagnosing technical problems and formulating solution strategies, making engineering andmanagement decisions taking into account technical, economic, and social and psychologicalconsiderations, and confronting ethical dilemmas [6]. The instructor needs to either have lots ofexperience or they can invite aerospace engineers from the industry to give seminars and presentcases. The instructor can then have students analyze the cases. The cases need to be authentic,and may also be drawn from stories in

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University ; Andrew David Price, Loughborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, Robert Gordon University; Yassine Melaine, Liverpool John Moores University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, economics, and management); sustainability (ethics, CSR, and construction use of resources); international construction management (management of complex projects and transfer of skills in a global project); and training and education of construction professionals. As part Page 25.157.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012of the research activity, he presented papers in both national and international conferences (CEEC Sym-posium on Training & Education Brussels, ICEC Symposium Queensland, Australia, First InternationalConstruction Marketing Conference, University of Leeds

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Conference Session

Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G. Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Engineering skills covered include data analysis and graphing withExcel as well as drawing skills (isometric drawings and projections created by hand and usingProgeCAD software). Preceptorial topics include student advising, time management, exampreparation, as well as oral and written communication skills. The honors section of the class hasan additional class meeting each week and covers additional topics, including library research,engineering ethics, and global perspectives of the engineering profession.This study of design contamination was performed as a part of the first laboratory challenge.This early placement was chosen because the engineering design process is covered in a lecturein the week preceding that challenge. This lecture and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Allison Antink Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G. Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

Technique for diseaseCatalytic Enlargement of Gold Nanoparticles via Redox Enzyme evaluationImaging Islet Development Mechanism underlying the disease In addition to research, students participated in weekly seminars on topics related todiabetes (basic research, clinical treatment public health and policy), weekly ethics seminars, andtours of clinical facilities. These activities were designed to expose students to the broad healthimplications of the disease and the importance of research related to the treatment and potentialcures for this disease.2.2 Assessment Program assessment has been conducted

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Kathryn W. Jablokow, Penn State University; Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3118: THE IMPACT OF COGNITIVE STYLE ON CONCEPTMAPPING: VISUALIZING VARIATIONS IN THE STRUCTURE OF IDEASDr. Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley Joanna DeFranco earned her Ph.D. in computer and information science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, M.S. in computer engineering from Villanova University, and B.S. in electrical engineering from Penn State, University Park. She teaches graduate courses, including Problem Solving, Project Man- agement, Software Systems Design, Computer Forensics, Ethics and Values in Science and Technology, Advanced Software Engineering Studio, and an Information Technology seminar. Previous to entering academia, DeFranco held a number of

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

seen to be a component oflifelong education that begins in the primary (elementary) school and extends through continuingprofessional development until retirement, even beyond. Industrialists have an obligation to Page 25.1334.9participate in the promotion of an individual‟s career path even though it may take them fromAttributes (most frequent ratings of ‘very important’ by employers.Professionalism (punctuality, time management, attitude)Self direction, ability to take initiativeAdaptability, willingness to learnProfessional ethics, integrity.Verbal communication skills.Most frequent ratings of ‘not at all’ or ‘not very important’ Last 5

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

into NEESacademy. Moodle provides tools that are typical ofcommercially available content management systems such as a calendar, forums, chats, quizzes,assignments, lessons, surveys, groups, rubrics, and grading. The Moodle CMS can support astandalone online course or a blended learning environment of online and in-person interactions.Figure 2 shows the landing page for the Moodle customized for the REU program, which hasbeen named the REU Network. The page includes a week-by-week set of assignments to guidethe students through self introductions to peers, research ethics, a literature review, a projectsummary and project update, poster development, and application to graduate school. Inaddition, the CMS contains archived presentations, mentor

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, ethicsThe China Syndrome J. Bridges, 1979 Professional ethics, labor relations, leadership, nuclear engineeringThe Dam Busters M. Anderson, 1954 Innovation, problem solving, teamwork, experimental engineering workEfficiency Expert M. Joffe, 1992 Labor relations, work design, manufacturingFlight of the Phoenix R. Aldrich, 1965 Teamwork, aviation engineering, J. Moore, 2004 problem solving

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff Goodwin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; David Jan Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Emily A. McLaughlin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

organization’s leaders have no moral or ethical code. They mayresort to harming their employees, community and their environment.Before we illustrate how these three fundamental tasks and perspectives were implemented andadopted by the DCT department at IUPUI let us review a brief history of the literature onstrategic planning and comprehend its purposes.Brief History of Strategic Planning and its Purposes:Strategic planning has been around for some time. In the early 1920s, the Harvard BusinessSchool developed the Harvard Policy Model, one of the first strategic planning methodologiesfor private businesses.7 It was used widely from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s. Organizationsconsidered visionary within the engineering and technology industry such as: 3M

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Josephine Sears Rodriguez, Western New England University; Ralph Morelli, Trinity College

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

.1. IntroductionSoftware engineering education has a broad emphasis on students gaining experience with a real-world project and on obtaining an understanding of professional practice including such skills asteamwork, communication, work ethic, self confidence and more. The SE 2004 curriculumguidelines state “The education of all software engineering students must include studentexperiences with the professional practice of software engineering.”1, (pg 9) Indeed, the ComputerScience CC 2005 guidelines2 suggest that students gain both technical knowledge andprofessional skills via participation in a real-world project. Part of the program criteria forSoftware Engineering programs for ABET3 includes the need for students to work in at least

Conference Session

Identity and Culture

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Kathryn Ann Mobrand, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

., identity and relationship) in order to obtain a morecomprehensive view of student development. For example, by attending to students’ identitydevelopment, educators can examine the ways in which students understand community normswhile grappling with and defining their personal ethics. Further, by including relationshipdevelopment, educators can assist students in understanding and engaging in healthy and maturerelationships. Self-authorship combines these three domains for a more holistic perspective ofstudent development.Self-authorship scholars characterize college student development as the growth from externaldefinition to internal definition;5,6 more specifically Kegan describes this transformation as aprogression from the socialized mind to

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Wheeler; Dr. Rose Marra; Dr. Jack Mitchell; Dr. Charles Croskey

limit our capabilities, not a lack of determination or focus. In fact, over-concentration on project work is more likely to be a problem. In the companion course, we urgethe students to keep an eye on the larger issues. Topics such as group dynamics and ethics aidthis effort. We have been impressed with how easily these diverse students come to rely on eachother. At the same time, we have benefited from the creative vigor that the wide array of studentperspectives has brought.In a similar vein, we take seriously our commitment to spread the excitement of our work. It isin our interest, and the interests of our sponsors, to encourage the early development of scienceand engineering careers. Undergraduates, it turns out, are ideal ambassadors