Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan C. Hilpert, Georgia Southern University; Gwen C. Marchand, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Educational Research and Methods

career in engineering. Brown and colleagues (2014) demonstrate the role of peer networks andsocial capital in interactive engineering classrooms. And Hilpert and Husman (2016) developed a measureof interactive engagement that describes the complex and adaptive ways students rely upon the social andintellectual capital of their peers to develop innovative solutions to engineering problems. These studiesprovide points of leverage for complex systems research to be integrated into studies of classroominteraction and collaboration, instructional strategy use, and how environment shapes student learning. Similar to the nature of learning environments, motivation, affect, and engagement are widelyaccepted to be composed of complex combinations

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Patrick J. Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kristine R. Csavina, Colorado School of Mines; Michelle Choi Ausman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Diana Lau, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Educational Research and Methods

building where I work and use that time what promoted conversation and aiming to bring Meaning to get a fresh perspective about the task that topic up again in the future.” on which I am working.” “Talking to family members about where to live, Relationships N/A which career to pursue, who to associate with.” Setting/ “Time management and budget, primarily. To keep “I review my goals and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivier Putzeys P.E., University of Maine; Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; Serge Raymond Maalouf, University of Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

attendance ischecked in every class with considerable penalty for unexcused absences. The course was taughtin two separate sections by two instructors.Summary of activitiesThe weekly activities listed in Table 2 are described in more detail in this section.Week 1 - A presentation was given to introduce students to mechanical engineering as adiscipline and the numerous career opportunities in the field. Students were also introduced tothe Department of Mechanical Engineering, including faculty members, research areas, thecurriculum, minors, advising resources, student clubs, and previous Capstone projects. Theassociated assignment asked students to write a short report (using Word) in which they (1)explain their choice of ME as a major, (2) select a

Conference Session

Communicating Across Cultural and Epistemological Boundaries

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

acrossthe School of Engineering. Rather than teaching a slightly revised version of Circuits orThermodynamics, we envision a complete redesign of the course. Our approach will provide amodern look at energy and emphasize concepts relevant to students regardless of theireventual career path. Our development will be guided by the question “What does the engineerof 2040 need to understand about energy?” Following best pedagogical practices, we will startby identifying learning objectives for the course. Our current draft of learning objectives includesthe following:Students should be able to: 9 1. Solve engineering problems using energy concepts (e.g. heat, work, conservation of energy) 2

Conference Session

Practice I: Academic Success

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Jane Wilson Orndoff Esq., Florida Southwestern State College; Elizabeth W. Schott, Florida Southwestern State College

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Educational Research and Methods

that students who leave engineering are oftendoing well academically, citing not only inadequate high school preparation as a major reasonfor leaving, but also such factors as unwelcoming academic climate, conceptual difficulties withcore courses, a lack of self-efficacy or self-confidence, insufficient interest-in or commitment-tothe field of engineering or a change in career goals, and racism and/or sexism [3]. Furthermore,other studies cite institutional factors such as disappointment with engineering advising assignificant, as academic advising to guide students through the proper sequence of classes is veryimportant to student success in engineering [13] [14] [15]. Specifically, students felt theinformation provided by advisers on course

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curricular Design and Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Craig B. Putnam, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. However, as aninherently interdisciplinary activity, no single discipline provides the breadth demanded byrobotics in the future. Truly smart robots rely on information processing, decision systems andartificial intelligence (computer science), sensors, computing platforms, and communications(electrical engineering) and actuators, linkages, and mechatronics (mechanical engineering).Thus, a broad technical education is needed. In effect, robotics engineers must use systemsthinking, even early in their careers. Given the above motivations for a robotics degree, a teamof WPI faculty members from the departments of Computer Science, Electrical & Computer1 No precise and widely-agreed upon definitions exist for either Mechatronics or Robotics. We

Conference Session

Social Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara C. Langus, University of Nevada, Reno; Hector Enrique Rodriguez-Simmonds, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering students’ identity devel- opment. She is the recipient of a 2014 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Educational Research and Methods Division Apprentice Faculty

Conference Session

Elementary Students: Computational Thinking, Reasoning, and Troubleshooting

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilie A. Siverling, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth Suazo-Flores; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

in the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding. Her work focuses on defining STEM integration and investigating its power for student learning. Tamara Moore received an NSF Early CAREER award in 2010 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2012. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 STEM Content in Elementary School Students’ Evidence-Based Reasoning Discussions (Fundamental)Introduction and backgroundScience

Conference Session

Postcard Session: Experiential Learning as a High-Impact Student Experience

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Blake Prout, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Mohsin Mehmood; Kalah A. Cross, Morgan State University; Matt Collinge, Johns Hopkins University; Hafeez Temitope Shittu; Habilou Ouro-Koura, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

ascomputer programming or PCB design; expressing new or rekindled interest in science andengineering topics; acknowledging the value of new professional relationships. Because thesurvey was anonymous it is not possible to directly attribute quotes to individual students;however, a sample of quotes is as follows:"My time as an intern provided me with amazing work experience in the field of aerospaceengineering.""Maryland Space Grant Consortium definitely has affected my career path tremendously. Beinghere has helped me understand my likes and dislikes and also what I would want to do for futurestudies. It has also exposed me to the different aspects of engineering and connected me withother engineers as well.""It broadened my horizons by placing me

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

. If individuals mustexpend a great amount of time and effort to accomplish a goal, then they are more likely tochoose an activity that they feel capable of performing successfully and that will lead to a moreattainable valued outcome rather than wasting their time in a self-perceived futile endeavor [37].The expectancy value theory of motivation holds that people engage in activities to accomplishgoals because of the perceived value associated with their likely outcomes. For example, if theinstructional topic is perceived by the student as relevant and valuable in attaining a sought aftergoal, the student will be motivated to perform [13, 31]. It’s common in career and technicalprograms that too many students fail to see the relevancy in

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Joseph C. Tise, Pennsylvania State University; Megan Huffstickler, Pennsylvania State University; Keefe B. Manning, Pennsylvania State University; Margaret June Slattery, Pennsylvania State University

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Graduate Studies

and SurgeryDr. Margaret June Slattery, Pennsylvania State University Margaret Slattery Ph.D., has been a faculty member at Penn State University in Biomedical Engineering since 2007 and her career has focused on undergraduate students and their academic experiences. She currently is directing a new office within Undergraduate Education aimed to increase the visibility and support for General Education while helping to implement a new General Education program for all PSU undergraduates. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Impact of a Creativity-Focused Biomedical REU on Students’ Conceptions of Research and CreativityAbstract: Research

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Gallagher, Montana State University; Irina Karapetyants, Russian University of Transport; Karalyn Clouser, Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University; Natalie Marie Villwock-Witte P.E., Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

transportation organizations, workforce advocates, and educational institutions; the Research Experience for Teachers program at MSU on Innovative Transportation Systems; and the National Transportation Safety Career Pathways Initiative.Prof. Irina Karapetyants, Russian University of Transport Dr. Irina Karapetyants serves as the Director of the Institute of International Transport Communications at the Russian University of Transport (RUT). She additionally leads a special Training Resource Center for Accessible Transportation that was established by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation at RUT. Dr. Karapetyants’ research interests include international transport systems, innovations in edu- cation

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonisha B. Lane, University of South Florida ; Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Selene Willis, University of South Florida; Salam Ahmad; Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

been recognized as resources for mathematics learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Summer Intervention Program (Research) IntroductionStructured informal (out-of-school) programming has been growing rapidly over the past twodecades, especially in the form of after-school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) programs [1] and STEM intervention summer programs [2]. These structured out-of-school STEM learning experiences have been shown to play an important role in supportingSTEM engagement and learning [3], including developing children’s exposure to STEM basedexperiences and career

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Francis, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; David John Orser, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kia Bazargan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Susan Mantell, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Joshua M. Feinberg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Russell J. Holmes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Asia and South Pacific DAC). He served as the program chair of the FPGA’18 and the general chair of the FPGA’19 conference. He has received a US National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award.Prof. Susan Mantell, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Susan Mantell is the James J. Ryan Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Prof. Mantell received her BS and PhD degrees from Stanford University, and her MS degree from Northeastern. Her research investigates the interrelationship between polymer morphology and mechanical performance. Prof. Mantell is the recipient of several research and teaching awards including the National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award and the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Student Empathy & Human-centered Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Yale University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Scott R. Bartholomew, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet K. Lumpp, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Lovely, University of Kentucky; Laura Marie Letellier P.E., University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Derek Lynn Englert, University of Kentucky; John R. Baker P.E., University of Kentucky; Neil Moore, University of Kentucky; John F. Maddox, University of Kentucky; Julie Gordon Whitney, University of Kentucky; Doug Klein, University of Kentucky; Whitney C. Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #27338 Terre Haute, IN in 1986 and her Ph.D in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH in 1992. From 1979 to 1982 she was a student and then development engineer at General Motors, then interspersed employment, family and degrees between then and 1992 working for TRW, Northern Kentucky University and leading an NSF grant to help young people get started in STEM careers. In 1992 she joined Texas Instruments in gas sensor design and in 1997 she joined Lexmark, Inc. After retiring from Lexmark in 2016 she joined the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY where she is now a lecturer.Mr. Doug Klein, University of KentuckyDr. Whitney C. Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University; Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

learning as keystones of the program. She began her educational career as a high school teacher, teaching courses in English, math, and science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Scaling and Assessment of an Evidence-Based Faculty Development Program for Promoting Active Learning Pedagogical StrategiesAbstractThis complete research-based paper explores a successful faculty development program aimed atincreasing awareness and use of evidence-based pedagogical strategies among engineeringfaculty across multiple disciplines. Research demonstrates that student-centered, or activelearning, strategies promote greater student learning and achievement. Despite this evidence,however

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ferris Pfeiffer, University of Missouri; Johannes Strobel, University of Missouri; Suzanne Burgoyne, University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

performing routine research tasks. Unfortunately, thisapproach, whether in research training programs or traditional academic programs, has not led toa workforce capable of innovating at the level required for rapid research progress. For instance,when employers across industries were asked the level of preparedness for creative andinnovative thinking in recent hires, 25% of employers believed students lacked preparation inthese areas [10]. Indeed, employers continue to demand more creative thinking in recentgraduates, particularly engineering graduates, than they are currently demonstrating [11-13].This is particularly startling given that the continuous growth rate of engineering careers, asdetermined by a study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Conference Session

FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B Austin P.E., Bowling Green State University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Headquarters

that will lead to a moreattainable valued outcome rather than wasting their time in a self-perceived futile endeavor [37].The expectancy value theory of motivation holds that people engage in activities to accomplishgoals because of the perceived value associated with their likely outcomes. For example, if theinstructional topic is perceived by the student as relevant and valuable in attaining a sought aftergoal, the student will be motivated to perform [13, 31]. It’s common in career and technicalprograms that too many students fail to see the relevancy in their fundamental math courses [18,40]. In expectancy value theory, the motivation to engage in a behavior increases proportional toan individual’s expectation that the behavior will lead

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in power electronics, power systems, renewable energy, smart grids, control, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods, space and atmosphere physics, and ap- plied physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, smart microgrids, power electronics and electric machines for non-conventional energy conversion, remote sensing, wave and turbulence, numerical modeling, elec- tromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published ten book chapters, several papers in referred journals

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gavin Paul, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University; Ana Torres, New York University

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Engineering Libraries

the information they need is his interest and specialty. In addition, he was in charge of User services for many years and has been heavily involved in outreach, collaboration and web services throughout his career at Dibner. He received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College, his MA from Fordham University, and his MLS from Queens College.Ms. Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University Yona Jean-Pierre is the Director of Faculty Innovations for Teaching and Learning (FITL) at NYU Tan- don School of Engineering. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Rochester and her Master of Science in Mathematics from NYU Tandon School of Engi- neering (Formerly known as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Catherine Mobley, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Michelle M. Camacho is Professor of Sociology at the University of San Diego. She began her career at UC San Diego in 1999 as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for US Mexican Studies, and later as a UC Faculty Fellow in Ethnic Studies. In 2015-16, she returned to UC San Diego as a fellow of the American Council on Education. As a bilingual/bicultural Latina, Camacho has 30 years of experience in higher ed- ucation advocating for underrepresented groups and first generation college students. For over a decade, her work on institutional transformation has received funding from the National Science Foundation to examine and address inequities in higher education, specifically as they relate to Science, Technology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. His research and teaching interests include wearable computing, electronic textiles, and interdisciplinary design teams for pervasive computing. In 2006 he was selected for the National Science Foundation’s Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for his research in e-textile-based wearable computing.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as co-Director of the VT Engineering Communication Center (VTECC) and CATALYST Fellow at the Institute for Creativity, Arts

Conference Session

STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Jannette McFalls-Brown, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Danielle Grimes, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

”, and “real job” weregrouped into the same category: Practical. Table 2, below illustrates the keyword groups.Table 2 Code Categories Found from Why ASE NarrativesGroup CodeProblem Solving Problem, challenge, solutionArbitrary Alphabetical, random choicePractical Money, get a job, real jobBackground research Career quizInteresting Cool, unique, fast, not boringSchool High school courses, high school, middle schoolTransfer Previous major, business oriented, non aero goals, bakeryCuriosity Natural talent, intelligenceEngineering Class RoboticsMath/Science Math, physicsFascination Airplane love

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University; Changgong Zhou, Lawrence Technological University; Hsiao-Ping H. Moore, Lawrenece Technological University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the summer camp.Nanotechnology Summer CampThe nanotechnology summer camp was initiated in Summer 2014 and was offered again inSummer 2015. The camp is weeklong (Monday through Friday 9AM-4PM) and is open byapplication to high school juniors and seniors. The students have the option to be residential ornon-residential. Enrollment data showed that 5 out of the 16 participants are from out of state(31%). The goals of the camp are: (1) to stimulate the students’ interest in the area ofnanotechnology, (2) to educate students (and parents) about the opportunities for industrial andresearch careers in this field, and (3) to attract students to the minor in nanotechnology whichwas recently launched at Lawrence Tech. During the five days of the summer

Conference Session

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado - Boulder; Timothy J Clarkin, University of Colorado - Boulder

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

to the real world and their future engineering careers. Afterbrainstorming a number of ideas, the faculty instructor approached the local Habitat forHumanity (HfH) affiliate and asked them if they would be willing to collaborate. This choicemade sense because HfH is active in the local community, and they are seeking to deepenpartnerships with the university and university students. At the time, the local HfH affiliate wasfocusing their efforts on rebuilding homes in a nearby community that had experienceddevastating floods two years before. They invited the students to work on one of their projectswhich involved reconstruction of a home that had been completely destroyed, pictured in Figure1. In addition, the local HfH communications and

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Karen E. Crosby, Southern University Baton Rouge; Edgar R. Blevins, Southern University and A&M College; Beth R Isbell, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing associate, baccalaureate, [or] graduate degrees in STEM and enter the STEM workforce or graduate study; ● implement and study models, effective practices, and/or strategies that contribute to understanding of factors of supportive curricular and co- curricular activities that affect recruitment, retention, student success, academic/career pathways, and/or degree attainment (including student transfer) in STEM of low-income academically talented students with demonstrated financial need; and ● contribute to the implementation and sustainability of effective curricular and co

Conference Session

Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

in the Information Sciences and Technology Department. 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

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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International

directors, who then alternate years. • We have been pleased we have been able to provide some financial assistance for students, since these programs are expensive. We have found that donors like to support these programs. Many of them have “lived this experience” in their professional careers and are anxious to provide support for what they feel is “the real world.” • We have also faced some challenges. One challenge was unexpected and more physical in nature—three faculty developed blood clots (two while abroad) directly related, we think, to sitting down for long periods of time while flying. One faculty member suffered a heart attack while in China. Fortunately we had two faculty directors on

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lana Plumanns M.Sc., RWTH Aachen University; Sebastian Reuter P.E., RWTH Aachen University; Kristina Lena Lahl, RWTH Aachen University; Rene Vossen, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

affiliated with science, technology, engineering and mathematics.This attraction was also pronounced in the female sample. Over 79 percent of the participantsintended on starting their future career in this sector as a result of the rewarding experiencesthey had had in the Lab. 6. DiscussionThe main aim of the study was to evaluate the status of the courses offered to students usingexperiments. Our results clearly indicate the positive effects that the various experiments hadon participants during their visit, which in turn is seen to affect the participants’ desire tostudy STEM fields in the future. The visits have had positive impacts on students and haveaffected their future career plans.Over the past couple of years, a great deal of effort has