Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Focused on Female Students

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Annmarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Rachel Farah, University of St. Thomas; Tami Brass, St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Brass, St. Paul Academy and Summit School Director of Instructional Technology, St Paul Academy and Summit School K12 Collaboration Liaison, Center for Engineering Education, St. Thomas University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Cross Cutting Concepts in an Informal Engineering Setting (Fundamental)AbstractThe participation gap between men and women in the E - Engineering component of STEMsectors is persistent. This gap may be traced back to several complex issues including perceivedcultural concerns in engineering and young women self-selecting out of engineering career pathsearly in the middle school years [1]. Informal education settings may allow for a countermeasureto the

Conference Session

Cyber Technology

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Biswajit Biswal, South Carolina State University

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Computing and Information Technology

model of Cybersecurity education; and this reformwill be based on our prior experience with the introduction of innovative teaching modules in a numberof science, mathematics, and engineering Technology courses, faculty student seminar series, working inteams, use of simulation and K-17 student competitions. EducationAlmost every career path open to a bachelor’s degree student encompasses some aspect of security.System administrators must be able to properly configure and maintain a system; programmers mustknow how to build secure software from the bottom up; web development personnel must understandthe risks involved and how to best reduce the potential impact of these risks; and project

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Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

their careers requires a firm grasp of the fundamentals of the production pipelineand the processes therein. To overcome this challenge, it is important to balance courses with activitiesto allow latitude for their creativity whilst boosting critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Thelab assignments typically include a part where they should summarize their understanding of the theorymaterials but also includes a creative part where they choose a theme of their own choice todemonstrate their graphics skillsets. A strong understanding of the fundamental mathematical,geometric, trigonometric, and physics fundamentals plays a crucial role in determining the career-success of computer graphics (CG) students. Students, especially those at the

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans

immersion, experience and other factors from studentsentering college directly from high school completion [1]. Active duty military members shareall of these characteristics; however, they may also be connecting from a different time zone oreven a battlefield or base in hostile territory. With 840,000 military enrolments and $445 millionin expenditures (in 2006), there is significant interest, by universities, in targeting a militarystudent base [2]. To support these students Minnis says that military cultural training, outreachand services related to careers, counseling, health, disabilities, financial aid and businessconcerns are needed [3]. Many veteran friendly lists and accreditations consider these services,but fail to consider whether a

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Nazanin Naderi, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of ICT in supporting distributed work among globally dispersed workers and in furthering social development in emerging economies. He received the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Early Career Award in 2009. He is co-editor of the Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER) published by Cam- bridge University Press, New York, NY. Dr. Johri earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Technology Design at Stanford University and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering at

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

decisions when dealing with robots in their careers. The industry islooking for robotics graduates with the skills for programming and integrating a robotic system.Engineering technology students study various engineering disciplines such as mechanical,electrical, and computer engineering. Robots combine several of these engineering disciplines andhaving a concentration about them ensures that students apply and combine concepts that weretaught in other courses. Providing hands-on courses allows students to gain valuable experience.The certificates that the students will obtain through the completion of the concentration areindispensable. Students will be proud of their achievement and can use the certificates to findemployment in industries that

Conference Session

Outreach and Beyond in the Chemical Engineering Classroom

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sindia Rivera-Jiménez Ph.D., University of Florida; Deanna Alford, University of Florida; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Chemical Engineering

chemical engineering undergraduates.An important motivator for student’s participation in the workshops is the possibility to becomepart of the Chemical Engineering Design Team that will compete for the first time at AIChEnational conference.Quantitative assessment of student’s attitudesTo explore students’ attitudes toward chemical engineering, students were asked to complete amodified version of the PFEAS (Pittsburgh Freshman Engineering Attitude Survey) developedby Besterfield- Sacre et al. [12]. It was necessary to reword the original questions as appropriatedfor the context of chemical engineering students. For example, “I expect that engineering will bea rewarding career” was reworded as “I expect that chemical engineering will be a

Conference Session

Hands-On Activities and Student Learning in Aerospace Engineering - I - Student Papers

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Stroud; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

torequirements while applying their aero intuition to an unconventional aerospace problem.Feedback from students showed promise of changing the perception that careers for aerospaceengineers are limited to traditional areas.Camp BackgroundFor seven years, the aerospace engineering department at Texas A&M University has held aweek-long summer camp for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. Withan intent for students to explore the major and learn more about aerospace engineering, the camphas trained almost 400 participants. The use of a selection protocol as well as an impartial reviewprocess has provided a straightforward means of attaining the objective of impartial selection forcamp participants. Even with blind review of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maral Kargarmoakhar, Florida International University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, gender rolesare separated, and potential career choices have been identified for individuals based on thesecultural influences [8],[9],[10]. One example, is the concern in Muslim majority countries aboutthe work environment that women will take part in and the restrictive codes for women’s behavior[9], [13]. And although there are no strict rules prohibiting women from working outside, Muslimwomen and their families typically prefer an indoor job environment versus outdoor [11], [15]. A study from Siann & Clark [11] found that parents and daughters in Muslim countriesbelieved women must be educated because they cannot work in hard labor. For Muslim women,majoring in CS gives them the opportunity to work from home without the need to

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University; Humberto Reinoso, Mercer University

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Architectural Engineering

bridging the gap between theory and practice.Dr. Humberto Reinoso, Mercer University The majority of my professional careers has been in clinical practice. My passion for nursing educa- tion has evolved as healthcare demands on the practitioner, patient, and community have become more complex. As a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner I care for in- dividuals throughout the lifespan. My PhD and current research interest focused on the silent epidemic of viral hepatitis. As a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Graduate Clinical Coordinator at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, I am able to combine my passion for clinical practice and education of future Advance

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley C. Huderson, ASME; Aisha Kenya Lawrey, ASME; Thomas Perry P.E.; Kenneth R. Balkey P.E., ASME

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Mechanical Engineering

two years at Georgetown University her interest in exposing and helping minority students navigate their STEM careers flourished as she accepted her first adjunct position, affording her the opportunity to teach and advise undergraduate and graduate level students. Serving as an instructor and researcher, exposed her to a number of wellestablished and emerging educational practices that related to fostering students’ academic achievements, interest, and professional development. It was during this time that she decided to turn her sights completely to diver- sity and inclusion issues within STEM education and embark on a career that would allow her to make a meaningful contribution on diversifying the scientific

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Lester, North Carolina State University; Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, University of Florida; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Bradford Mott, North Carolina State University; Andy Smith, North Carolina State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

dialogue. The adaptive learning environments he and his colleagues develop have been used by thousands of students in K-12 and college classrooms throughout the US and internationally.Kristy Elizabeth Boyer, University of FloridaDr. Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University Dr. Wiebe is a Professor in the Department of STEM Education at NC State University and Senior Re- search Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. Dr. Wiebe works on many different facets of STEM Education, including the design and evaluation of innovative uses of computing technolo- gies in STEM instructional settings, the use of multimedia tools for teaching and learning, and student engagement and persistence in STEM career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Anica Gwenell Bowe, Oakland University; Chris J. Kobus, Oakland University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

classroom so that teachers can inspire their students to envisionengineering as an attractive and important academic and career opportunity, and to fill thedesperately needed talent gap in the high tech economy of today and tomorrow.This paper will briefly discuss the organization of this program including Application andRecruiting, Program Structure and Activities and Teacher Research Project. This paper willfocus on the Program Assessment. Some lessons we learn while running the program will be alsoprovided.Recruitment and ApplicationIn order to advertise the program, flyers with information about the program and a link to thewebsite were e-mailed to the superintendents of schools districts in metro-Detroit area in earlyJanuary. A link to the

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paul Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Biomedical Engineering

engineering students tosucceed in a wide variety of careers. This necessity is recognized by ABET in student outcome 3“an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences” [1]. Despite this, students maynot view written communication skills as an important skill for engineers. Technical writinginstruction and practice is often implemented in undergraduate laboratory courses where studentswrite standard lab reports (abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion) thatmost closely resemble a scientific journal article. In an effort to demonstrate to students how theymight communicate about experimental data in different ways and to prompt them to considercommunicating data to a range of audiences and for varying purposes

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Lai, Carnegie Mellon University; Elaine Soohoo, Carnegie Mellon University; Diane L. Nelson, Carnegie Mellon University; Conrad M. Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

biomedical engineer turned chemical engineer, Diane has developed a unique perspective when it comes to utilizing a broad set of tools in both her research and classroom. She aspires to share her enthusiasm for biology and engineering through teaching and mentoring in the next stage of her career as faculty.Dr. Conrad M Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University Conrad M. Zapanta is the Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Education and a Teaching Pro- fessor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Zapanta received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (with an option in

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #25264Broadening Participation in Engineering through a Research Center-basedMentoring Program (Research)Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky Dr. Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez is the director of a mentoring program based at the University of Ken- tucky Center for Applied Energy Research (UK CAER) – and funded by the Broadening Participation in Engineering program of the National Science Foundation – designed to increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans graduating with engineering degrees and pursuing academic careers. Originally from Mexico, Dr. Santillan-Jimenez joined

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Sharon Marie Rouse, Mitchell Community College

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Two Year College Division

. While all the 2-year technology programs accredited byATMAE are not coded as Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields programs, acompelling argument can still be made by other 2-year technology programs to pursue ATMAEaccreditation as they seek to up the ante in their pursuit of excellence.IntroductionAccording to Eaton1 , accreditation is a process of external review that exists to assure quality andto foster a culture of continuous and ongoing improvement. In the United States, it is consideredto be a non-governmental enterprise carried out by private, non-profit organizations of whichthere are four basic types: regional, national faith-related, national career-related, andprogrammatic. The process is decentralized and complex

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

supervisor-mentor understood what I was saying. C.4 My supervisor-mentor and I had meaningful conversations C.5 My supervisor- mentor offered me guidance and knowledge. C.6 I expect to remain in contact with my supervisor-mentor C.7 As a result of my work experience with my supervisor-mentor I feel more assured about my career path Please explain:Q.1 Did you experience any difficulties or challenges in your relationship with your supervisor-mentor? Figure 4. Student Participation Assessment survey and survey questions. 4.0 Results and Discussion The final automated multiparameter water quality monitoring system is shown below (Figure 5) Figure 5. Final Version of Automated Multiparameter Water Quality Monitoring System The

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Manuela Restrepo Parra; Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry Initiative ; Lisa L Lattanza MD

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

surgery after attending MSOP program𝛽0123 Percentage MSOP alumnae who are 57% 67% [8] “Very Interested” in pursuing orthopaedic surgery a priori the program 𝛼323 Percentage POP alumnae who matriculate 93% 93% [8] to 4-year college and major in STEM 𝛽323 Percentage POP alumnae who intend to 56% 56% [8] attend medical school 𝛾323 Percentage POP alumnae who are “Very 23% 13% [8] Interested” in pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery We used our mathematical model (see Equations 1-4) to conduct two unique simulationsaddressing critical issues

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine A Azurin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Suzanna Conrad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Winny Dong, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

education and careers in science.7 Researchunaccompanied by dissemination, however, makes the research process incomplete. Publishingoriginal research is the culminating step in the research process and an exceptional piece ofresearch will not matter if no one ever gets a chance to read it and to use it to inform futurescholarship, policies, and/or decision making.8 Not only does publishing the results of theresearch complete the project, but it also provides its own set of benefits including professionallypresenting a representation of completed undergraduate work, receiving feedback from a broadercommunity, increasing chances of graduate school acceptance, and distinguishing oneself in thejob market.8 Dissemination activities include poster

Conference Session

Student Evaluation in Design Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

various lifelonglearning skills shown in Table 2. The lifelong learning skills were adapted from lifelong learningcharacteristics defined by Candy et al.15 and Knapper and Cropley.16 The learning outcomeswere asked three times: 1. Rate the following based on how well the students were PREPARED prior to starting MDC: 2. Rate the following based on the IMPORTANCE to completing MDC: 3. Rate the following based on the CONTRIBUTION of the MDC program to meet the following learning outcomes:The lifelong learning characteristics were only asked once in the survey; to rate them based onthe importance to a student’s academic and professional career. Table 1: Learning Outcomes of the MDC Program

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University - West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

educationalsuccess than the historical undergraduate GPA or GRE. Undergraduate GPA and GRE scores, asadmissions criteria, further clouded the discussion by our desire as an academic unit to maintainhigh standards for admission.Other factors contributing to professional working adult learner success include, but are notlimited to, years since last degree, undergraduate field of study, reasons for undergraduate GPA(if low), GPA of classes taken more recently (post-undergraduate), GPA in the first two yearsversus the last two years, demonstrated application of undergraduate assimilated knowledgethrough successfully greater career opportunities, recommendations from supervisors and thirdparties and the potential students statement of purpose. In the final

Conference Session

Case and Scenario in Engineering Ethics Instruction

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; Teresa J Ryan, East Carolina University Department of Engineering ; William E Howard P.E., East Carolina University

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Engineering Ethics

engineering context. Her research interests include acoustics, the dynamics of complex structures, and the use of laser Doppler vibrometry for characterization of such structures including percussion instruments, land- mines/IED, and coupled resonator arrays.Dr. William E Howard P.E., East Carolina University William E (Ed) Howard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He was previously a faculty member at Milwaukee School of Engineering, following a 14- year career as a design and project engineer with Thiokol Corporation, Spaulding Composites Company, and Sta-Rite Industries. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Research to Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Engineering and others have assertedthe need for exposing K-12 students to engineering to help them develop 21st century skills,improve science and mathematics achievement, develop technological literacy, and inspire andprepare students to pursue careers in engineering4–6. This has resulted in the rapid growth of K-12 engineering curricula like Project Lead The Way, the International Technology andEngineering Education Association’s Engineering byDesign, and extracurricular programs likeFIRST Robotics.Many of these engineering initiatives included significant programming components. Roboticscompetitions typically involve varying degrees of programming to control the robots and allowthem to operate autonomously, while many K-12 engineering curricula

Conference Session

INDUSTRY DAY: Industry-Focused Collaboration Techniques

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Leslie, Engineers Without Borders - USA

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Corporate Member Council

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College Industry Partnerships

eventually led to her passion and interest in EWB-USA. After six years as the volunteer Exec- utive Director, Ms. Leslie joined EWB-USA as the second Executive Director since the organization’s founding in 2002. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 The Engineering Competency ModelABSTRACT:An Engineering Competency Model has been developed to serve as a guide for the developmentof professionals in the engineering workforce. The Engineering Competency Model (“themodel”) provides a career ladder/lattice for the engineering profession and promotes anunderstanding of the skill sets and competencies that are essential to educate and train a globallycompetitive engineering

Conference Session

Issues in Academic Integrity and the Value of Portfolios, Case Studies, and Supportive Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Patrick H. Knowles Jr., Cleveland Mixer

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Graduate Studies

as a tool to define educationalobjectives, correlate documented material to a program's educational objectives, facilitate anopportunity for students to reflect on their learning, and assess the attainment of objectives.While the author does not present the mechanics of assembling individual portfolios (over astudent's academic career), the author illustrates how portfolios have been used to assess andimprove the learning process.Bhattacharya and Hartnett extend the use of student portfolios in engineering education beyondcommunications and into all aspects of engineering professional knowledge and skills. 4 Theportfolio serves both as a collection of a student’s best work and as a forum to encouragepersonal reflection. This perspective on

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Kelly P.E., Retired ; J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Liv Haselbach P.E., Washington State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

topics such as low impact development and carbon sequestration, and is active in the sustainability education community. Dr. Haselbach is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED AP (BD+C). Prior to her academic career she founded an engineering consulting company in the New York – Connecticut area. Her degrees include a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell, an MS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Uni- versity of Connecticut. She is currently an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University, an Associate Director of the USDOT Tier 1 UTC: Center for Environ- mentally Sustainable Transportation

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadra Guizani, Purdue Univeristy; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue Engineering Education

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Student

striving to increase her instructional experience for her academic career. Creating thisworkshop was a good first step into gaining experience in creating a lecture and communicatingwith different parts of the school. Having a collaborative team building experience was also animportant graduate career goal. Co-leading the workshop increased Nadra’s confidence in herteaching style and helped to pinpoint areas that required improvement.H´ector’s motivations for conducting this workshop were to practice knowledge sharing acrossdifferent disciplines and to put engineering education research into practice. H´ector’s beeninterested in sharing programming skills with non-programmers since he ventured outside ECEand into Engineering Education. This

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Robotics in Pre-K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Alexander Bascou, University of Pittsburgh; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

careers. Morerecently, researchers and educators have recognized the flaw in their teaching methodologiesand—as indicated by the growing number of studies regarding social/cultural aspects in STEMeducation—have taken strides towards integrating social trends and student culture in hopes ofenhancing student interest and motivation (hence why 20 of the 119 studies included in ourreview directly consider either social or cultural trends as means for enhancing interest). Theirresearch was often driven by the question: How do everyday moments—experienced acrosssettings, pursuits, social groups, and time—result in scientific learning, expertise development,and personal identification (Bricker & Bell, 2013)? In terms of conforming to the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5B: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura A. Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Hillary Steiner, Kennesaw State University; Catherine L. Bradford, Kennesaw State University; Ruth Ann Goldfine, Kennesaw State University; Nirmal Trivedi, Kennesaw State University; Scott Larisch, Kennesaw State University

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First-Year Programs

she worked closely with engineering faculty engaged in research projects. Throughout her career in academia, Ruth has worked primarily with first-year students, initially as an instructor of English composition and later as a first-year seminar professor. Her work in the classroom continues to inform her research, which is focused on first-year students, students in transition, and, most recently, first-year STEM students. Her research interests also include the use of technology in the composition classroom, first-generation students, and students in transitions beyond the first year of college.Dr. Nirmal Trivedi, Kennesaw State University Dr. Nirmal Trivedi is the Director of First-Year Seminars and Assistant