Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

astudent, at some point in the academic career, completed the required curriculum for a semester,then credit was given for completing that semester’s required curriculum, thus a “Y” for a givensemester’s work means that a student had completed all of the required courses for graduation atany time during the student’s career. In order to visually arrange the student curricularcompletion “pathway,” the semesters are always ordered sequentially, so “YYYN” means astudent successfully completed all of the courses in the first, three semesters of his/her major,and did not complete all of the courses in the last semester of his/her major.It is important to carefully describe exactly what such a methodology includes and what it leavesbehind. First, the

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James J. Sluss Jr., University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis, University of Oklahoma; Mark B. Yeary, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

encompassing approach to increase the number of students inengineering through innovative outreach, recruiting, and retention programs. Prior tothese programs, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at theUniversity of Oklahoma (OU) experienced a trend of reduced enrollment, which issimilar to the trend that has occurred across the U.S. in engineering. As a result, the keyfactors that influence selection of engineering as a career path were investigated and acorrective program to reverse this trend was initiated. The program involves focusing onthe present through retention, the immediate future through recruiting, and the distantfuture through outreach. The focus of all of these programs is to mobilize the OU-ECEfaculty and student

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Lauren Seabury, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Lee; Gregory Alan Payne; John A. Hoopes, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

each week. The“winners” were then asked to present their project in the lecture in the week following their labpresentation. See Appendix 1 for App assignment and assessment. Page 22.373.6In addition to increasing students’ knowledge of fluid mechanics, the project was designed toimprove other skills important in engineering practice, such as teamwork and communication.Students were asked to work in small groups. Given the reliance of many engineering projects onsmall or large teams, the project helped prepare them for careers in engineering. Additionally,the presentation format, as opposed to a traditional written report, helped students

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony J. Muscat

perception that thestudents have of a professor as a teacher. One possibility is to distribute articles or internet linksrelated to career issues, aspects of the course, or to the discipline as a whole. I prepare a career-related handout for the last day of class each week. Good sources are ASEE Prism, the businesspages of a local newspaper, and the “Managing Your Career” column by Hal Lancaster thatappears on Tuesday in The Wall Street Journal. These sources are part of my normal readingroutine so do not require extra time to prepare. I often say a few words about the careerperspective offered or the reason for an article given out on a particular day. Regular office hoursare a necessity, especially in a core course, but holding a special

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Nisreen Ghaddar; Nassir Sabah; Jamal Abed; Fouad T. Mrad

by its faculty and students, and to provideservices to the community at large, with special consideration to the needs and circumstances ofLebanon and the region. The FEA prepares its students, in a challenging and intellectuallystimulating environment that undergoes continuous improvement, for life-long learning,innovation, and leadership in their chosen careers and empowers them for a richer personal andprofessional life.C. Prototypical Educational ObjectivesThe following objectives have been suggested by the Committee to the various departments inFEA as a starting point in developing educational objectives for the various programs offered:“The Bachelor’s degree programs of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA)rigorously

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Hunley, Michigan State University; Joshua Whitman, Michigan State University; Seungik Baek, Michigan State University; Xiaobo Tan, Michigan State University; Drew Kim, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

projects designed to show them how an engineer may solvea given problem. Additionally, the variety of engineering disciplines shown to thesevisitors allows them to observe the career possibilities within the engineering field.One of more recent career possibilities in the engineering field is biomedical engineering,which has proven to be a rapidly growing trend within the United States, according torecent increases in the number of master and doctoral degrees awarded in this field [2].Consistent with this trend, we may expect future increases in the number of biomedicalengineering programs offered by universities around the country, particularly at theundergraduate level. Therefore, it may be beneficial for prospective K-12 engineeringstudents to

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

scarce resources to enhance student’s global competencies anddevelop them into better multidisciplinary team players and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.Preliminary assessment of eplum modelAs the projects associated with the eplum model expand and grow, we have conducted somepreliminary assessment during the Spring 2009 semester. The purpose of the assessment duringthis semester was to gather some baseline data about the differences associated with theoutcomes at the varying levels of engagement. In addition, we wished to acquire information onthe impact of service learning projects on students’ knowledge acquisition, self-perceptions, andfuture career plans

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; James DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; David Sianez, CCSU

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

increase at nearlydouble the overall growth rate for all occupations by 2014, growing by 26% from 2004 to 2014,while employment in all occupations is projected to grow 13% over the same period 7. Yet inspite of such promising job prospects, the National Science Foundation recently reported that theUnited States is experiencing a chronic decline in homegrown science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) talent and is increasingly dependent upon foreign scholars to fill workforceand leadership voids.8 Results from a recent survey by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)revealed that more than 85% of students today are not considering technical careers and thatmore parents encourage their daughters to become actresses than engineers.9 This is one

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

andinquisitive. Fourth, students might have to apply their knowledge in a different manner in orderto understand or solve a problem. Fifth, all projects require reporting on the work completed.That is accomplished through verbal communication with a faculty member or in a formal paperor presentation. This will strengthen and enhance student communication skills and betterprepare them to function in their future careers. Finally, even though this is not research it willrequire critical thinking and problem solving skills by the students. It has also been shown thatstudent projects carried out with faculty mentoring results in increased student retention andachievement. This is important not only to our institution but to the local community as wellsince

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Gunnink, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

development.Some graduates can expect to be able to: 6. Enter the surveying profession and become licensed to practice surveying; 7. Begin careers in the construction industry; 8. Or earn advanced degrees in Civil Engineering or other fields.Courses in the first two years of the program develop a student's mathematical skills andunderstanding of the physical principles that underlie the practice of civil engineering.Engineering science courses in the second, third, and fourth years develop the student's ability toapply mathematics and basic scientific principles to the solution of practical engineeringproblems. The third year student develops a broad perspective of the field and establishes thefoundation for professional practice and

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; John E. Weaver, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Luis Falliner, The University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

national agencies and companies. Dr. Schoephoerster received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 1985, and his M.S. (1986) and Ph.D. (1989) in Mechanical Engineering, all from the University of Iowa. In 2008 he was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering. Page 22.166.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Educational Systems Engineering Model For Leadership EngineeringAbstractInnovative pedagogy such as experiential education at graduate level has shown significantimpact on learning and career

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State Univeristy ; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Bruce A. Harvey, Florida A&M University/Florida State University, College of Engineering; Okenwa I. Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

technical but criticalfor the pursuit of a successful engineering career. These needed skills include: team-orientedmentality, problem solving, project planning and control, project management and writing skills,etc. The purpose of the Senior Design Project is to pull them all together and apply them towardsthe design and implementation of a project and to afford the students an opportunity to experienceteam-based design under conditions that closely resemble those that will be encountered in realworld. Students working in teams will develop and sharpen skills in team organization, timemanagement, self-discipline, and technical writing, in order to be successful in this course. Animportant goal of this course is to expose students to “hands-on

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heublein, Kansas State University, Salina; Kenneth Barnard, Kansas State University, Salina

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

lead to understandingthe relevancy and importance of a solid background in mathematics. Moreover, this knowledgeis necessary for aviation students to attain success in their aviation careers. The researchersdesire to create a learning environment and meaningful course for the students. They not onlywant to teach the content of the courses to be understandable and meaningful, but also enhancethe ability of the students to develop and process the current information to formulate new ideas,concepts, and use in subsequent courses. “Learning is not just a process of taking in newinformation, ideas, and skills, but the new material is reconstructed by the mind.”9   By engagingand motivating the students, they will not only attain academic success

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Matt Lammi, Utah State University; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University; Elizabeth Dansie, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1972: METHODS FOR EXPLORING ENGINEERING DESIGNTHINKING IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TEAMSCameron Denson, Utah State UniversityMatt Lammi, Utah State UniversityKyungsuk Park, Utah State UniversityElizabeth Dansie, Purdue University Page 15.869.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Methods for Exploring Engineering Design Thinking in High School Student Teams A better understanding of engineering and its relationship to society is critical for allAmericans even though few will pursue engineering as a career 1. At the heart of engineering isdesign and therefore developing an understanding of the engineering design process

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Elliott Butay, Oral Roberts University; Ben Hase, Oral Roberts University; Sean McDonough, Oral Roberts University; Taylor Tryon, Oral Roberts University; Joshua Weed, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

forsolidifying personal meaning and purpose. What better place than in higher education toaddress such monumental and multi-faceted questions? These are the issues that studentswant to discuss, since the answers they uncover play a significant role in shaping andmotivating their future careers and lives. The fields of science and engineering have ahuge role to play in this discussion, but they need other disciplines to join them at thetable. Engineering students in particular are well equipped to address such big questions,but they benefit greatly from dialogue with students and faculty in other areas. If the goalof higher education is to produce well-rounded and responsible professionals, theninstitutions should seriously consider addressing the issue

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl West, UMass Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts Lowell

28plastics engineering students. In addition, a convenience sampling of 5 U Mass Lowellengineering alum employment recruiters were enlisted for voluntary interviews during anEngineering & Technical Career Day Fair in April 2009. Alum recruits were comprised of 3male and 2 female engineering graduates employed in various engineering related industry roles(domestic-international). Over a five-month period during April to August 2009, in-depthinterviews and focus groups were conducted utilizing the same protocol and inquired about eachparticipant’s S-L experiences and associated impacts on their perspectives, learning and futurecareer roles, along with additional comments or recommendations.Surveys, interviews and focus groups were conducted under

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams PhD, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aproblem by learning and acquiring knowledge. Thus, campers are engaged daily in inquirydriven environments where they work as teams on assignments to design products, completeassignments, and report plausible solutions to the original core problem. Beyond these practicalskills campers are given the chance to interact with a number of STEM professionals, learn morein depth about STEM careers, and tour the university under guided supervision. All of theirexperiences and thoughts are recorded in their notebooks nightly during journal time. Thisactivity not only gives campers time to relax, but it provides them with the opportunity to reflectback on what they have learned. Given this break, we anticipate that many campers retain theinformation

Conference Session

Graduate Aerospace Systems Engineering Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Lagace; Earll Murman

studies. The Engineering Systems Division4 (ESD)offers a joint engineering and management SM degree in System Design and Management5(SDM) targeted at students with 3 to 5 or more years of engineering work experience who seekadvanced studies in system engineering and management in preparation for a career in technicalleadership positions in industry and government. The School of Engineering, through ESD, andthe Sloan School of Management jointly offer the Leaders for Manufacturing6 (LFM) Program,resulting in dual SM degrees in engineering and management, to recent graduates or candidateswith work experience, in preparation for a career in Manufacturing – with the “Big M” indicatingthe inclusion both up and downstream lifecycle phases. Both the SDM

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electr-Mech ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael E. Hay; Recayi Pecen

Technology area. The major prepares studentsfor application oriented engineering technology careers in conventional and renewable electricalpower, analog/digital electronics, microcomputer, telecommunications, and networking areas.There are also elements of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system controls as part of thecurriculum. The EIET program was updated from an Electro-Mechanical Systems Program. It isalso the first and only program in the state of Iowa that grants its students a BS in electricalengineering technology after the completion of a four-year course of studies. Page 10.403.3 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for

Conference Session

Measuring Perceptions of Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

levels. The range of interest in engineering is almost always 20% or more for 11th-12th graders, in general. If the students are taking higher-level math or science classes, this percentage is over 30%. Overall, almost 30% of the students who responded to the survey indicated that they wouldconsider Engineering as a career choice. For 6th through 8th grade, the percentage is 28.84%.This percentage peaks at 29.79% for 9th-10th graders and then decreases to 27.27% for 11th-12thgraders. This represents the “future possibilites” for College of Engineering applications butonly 5% of high school graduates apply as freshmen nationwide. Why is there such adiscrepency? Can we find a way to bridge this gap? To help anwer these

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Sci&Eng to Non-Majors

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Palmer

Session 2364 Applied Materials Science - A Fundamental Course for Engineers Mark A. Palmer1, Robert E. Pearson, Kenneth J. Wynne2 1 Kettering University 2 Virginia Commonwealth UniversityAbstractMaterials selection is a required part of design, and thus if design is to be incorporatedthroughout a curriculum it is necessary that the students be exposed to the fundamentals ofmaterials science early in their careers. This has been done in a freshman-level materialsengineering course designed to

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

evaluating the performance of students in an engineering senior design course is a“tricky task,” and that many papers exist that simply discuss the existence of various gradingrubrics and outlines, but these papers rarely go into great detail. Hanneman mentions that “reportrubrics have been set up on purpose to be less student-friendly, but more industry friendly” [6].A similar emphasis is described later in Section III of this paper, while great concern andattention has been given to industry perspective of senior capstone projects. This “industry”concept may be relatively new to the students. Up to this point in their undergraduate career,students have largely focused their work solving a defined problem, formatted to their professor.Now, the

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, OU Polytechnic Institute

’ understanding or perhaps memory that was causing them problems in this regard.In my initial work, I found that many students did not even recognize the need to integrate tosolve a problem framed in an engineering context unless they were prompted to do so (De Rosaet al. 2019, De Rosa 2020). Concerned by this troubling observation, coupled with my belief thatengineers should be able to both understand and apply mathematical concepts in theircoursework and careers, I determined to investigate the cause of the problem and, if possible,evidence a potential solution to help students transfer mathematical knowledge into an applied(engineering) context. Grounded in these observations and beliefs, this study that I have set upon seeks tofurther explore

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kennedy Angel Gomez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Aaron Dewey, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

assigned textbooks for thesecourses, so these would have been found via a self-search). When asked what resources facultycould provide in future course offerings to best support student learning, most respondents (93%)indicated a PDF manual for performing certain skills/tasks in Python. This was a more popularresponse than YouTube videos, a game website to practice coding, or a coding discussion forum.Beyond collecting data on student’s prior programming experience and self-assessment of theirconfidence on Python skills/topics in ARCE 352-354, the survey contained several questions togauge their perception of what value coding would have in their prospective career as structuralengineers. Of survey respondents, the majority (93%) had completed at

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Sam B Siewert, California State University, Chico

Paper ID #44705Preparing Students to Master Hybrid and Co-Processing Methods for HighPerformance ComputingDr. Sam B Siewert, California State University, Chico Dr. Sam Siewert has a B.S. in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from University of Notre Dame and M.S., Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Colorado. He worked in the computer engineering industry for twenty-four years before starting an academic career in 2012. Dr. Siewert spent half of this time on NASA astronautics and deep space exploration programs and the next half on commercial product development for high performance networking and storage systems

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Scholarshipii. Demonstrated financial neediii. Leadership, scholastic engagement, and community engagementiv. Engagement with Penn Statev. Personal and social responsibilityvi. High achievement in high school courses 4Once selected as a finalist, students are then asked tosubmit a nomination from a mentor, counselor or teacherbased on the following prompts:i. Please describe how the nominee embodies the values of effort, integrity, ingenuity, and/or servant leadership.ii. Please describe how the nominee has contributed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and plans to continue in these efforts at Penn State and in their future career as

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 5: From De Facto To De Jure and Beyond. It's More Than Just Weather. What The "Chilly" Climate Really Feels Like for Black Doctoral Students in STEM

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Dreama Heaven Rhodes, Arizona State University; Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University; Kerrie G Wilkins-Yel; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Dailynne Major; Nicholas A Smith; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Juan David Gutierrez, University of Massachusetts Boston

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

inclusiveand supportive culture for Black male students. Within the organizational culture of universitiesand STEM institutions, there exists an inherent disconnect that can perpetuate the "chilly"climate by not adequately addressing the distinctive needs and experiences of these students(Burt et al., 2021). Furthermore, amid our increasingly hyper-divided socio-political landscape,the experiences of Black doctoral students are not insulated by the university boundaries. McGee(2023) delves into the career decisions of Black STEM doctoral students during the Trumppresidency, revealing how the prevalent organizational culture interacts with external politicalfactors. This interaction exacerbates the "chilly" climate, amplifying stress and

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

more to give.”Participants were then asked “What did you gain from your MOM experience that you can applymoving forward?” Overall, student responses indicate gains in technical or disciplinary skills,self-confidence, and intercultural communication skills. Additionally, students reported personalgrowth in character traits, such as flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, and a sense of civicresponsibility.Examples of responses included thoughtful reflections on the connections between theclassroom, field work, and future careers, as seen in the response from a student participant fromthe College of Professional Advancement who traveled to Rwanda: “In school, we are taughtwith textbooks and scenarios, but this was real-life experience. I had to

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Engineering course (forfirst-year and transfer students)ENGR 1920 Introduction to Engineering is a standard one-hour course taken by all UGAengineering majors. The CMBE version of Introduction to Engineering, however, focusesspecifically on biological and biochemical engineering and endeavors to provide students withthe broadest possible look at all elements of a career in these fields. With the arrival of theTechnical Communication Lecturer, the CMBE version of Introduction to Engineering addedengineering communication in general and writing more specifically as one of its central topics.Figure 1 below shows a typical topic schedule for this course; for context, sections usually haveenrollments of 60-80 students. Figure 1. Topics for ENGR 1920

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Taylor Y. Johnson is a graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and