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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

engineering and is a registered professional engineer with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta). Prior to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years.Dr. Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr Davis obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich specializing in multiphase flows and thermal hydraulics in nuclear reactors. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Davis’ research focuses on pedagogical topics such as student engagement, active learning, and cognitive development. Projects he is currently working on include ”Development of a risk assessment model for the retention of students”, ”Development of

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Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Greenwood, University of Michigan; Dimitrios Zekkos P.E., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Civil Engineering

students preferred the web-basedproject to a conventional project and were more motivated to work harder and submit high-quality work. Students were also enthusiastic about receiving feedback from professionals in thefield. An additional outcome of this initiative was the significant interest from professionals inreviewing class projects.IntroductionThis study was conducted to explore whether student learning, effort, and enthusiasm can beenhanced by exposing student projects to engineering practitioners and experts outside theclassroom. Previous studies indicate that engineering students learn better when they perceivecoursework as valuable to their future career, having impact on society, or relating closely toengineering practice1,2,7. Also

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: It's All About Teams and Teamwork

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville

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their degree program. The UTAs will be trackedthrough their curriculum to determine if this has an impact in their advanced courses and theirfuture career paths. It is anticipated that the deeper understanding of the materials gained bybeing a UTA will entice them to take more rigorous courses as they matriculate. It is possiblethat the teaching experience may influence them to pursue an academic career at either theprimary, secondary or collegiate levels.4. AcknowledgementsPartnership for Retention Improvement in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (PRIMES),National Science Foundation Project NSF-08569, $1,997,451, June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2016.Bibliography1. Otero, V., Pollock, S. & Finkelstein, N. A physics department’s role in

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Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A Urlacher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2010 and is working on a study to characterize practicing engineers’ understand- ings of core engineering concepts.Dr. Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University Paul S. Steif is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Sc.B. in engineering from Brown University (1979) and M.S. (1980) and Ph.D. (1982) degrees from Harvard University in applied mechanics. He has been active as a teacher and researcher in the field of engineering education and mechanics. His research has focused on student learning of mechanics concepts and devel- oping new course materials and classroom approaches. Drawing upon methods of

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Mobile Devices and Apps

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andreas Karatsolis, MIT; Suguru Ishizaki, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha C. Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Mollie Kaufer, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacie L. Rohrbach, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

career. For those participants, the need to use write effectively became clear in theirmind as a necessary condition to reach higher management levels. For this reason, it seems thatthe value of a learning environment like Practikon can be more significant for new entrants inthe workforce than it was originally conceived to be.The observation from the interview data is also supported by the analysis of the writingassignments that the participants were given for this study. The participants were asked to writebrief texts, primarily explanations of processes or presentation of technical information for layaudiences. Only one prompt was argumentative, aimed at making a case to the Director for thetimely implementation of a process.Analysis of the

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Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

and anunderstanding of each document that they would encounter in their future career. They alsolearned how to formally present, organize, and articulate the necessary information required foreach construction document. The project milestone breakdown is as follows:Milestone 1: Soil Characteristics and Recommendation The purpose of this milestone is to introduce and educate the students on a major factor Page 26.1262.4that can affect concrete construction. Since most of concrete construction is placed on the soil,the type of soil and compaction of the soil can directly affect the concrete above. This projectprovided students’ an

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University; Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

learned “very much” or “a lot.”Moreover, as shown in Figures 5, fully 60% of the students reported that what they had learnedin this class had helped them in their professional career. Additionally, 84% of the alumnirespondents agreed that such a course should be part of the Gordon Engineering LeadershipProgram, with 2% disagreeing and 14% not sure.Some comments from the alumni in their responses capture this well. One reported: “Even witha solid foundation in engineering, physics, and chemistry, this course challenged me to learnbeyond the basic understanding. The ability to fully understand a physical phenomenon issomething I now possess that my peers in industry do not.” Another comment from one of thealumni reinforced our premise that the

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bushra Tawfiq Chowdhury, Virginia Tech; Sam Blanchard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirk W Cameron; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Computing & Information Technology

used by dozens of research groups around the world. His power management software, Granola, is used by hundreds of thousands of people in more than 160 countries. Accolades for his work include NSF and DOE Career Awards, the IBM Faculty Award, and being named Innovator of the Week by Bloomberg Business week Magazine. Prof. Cameron received the Ph.D. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University (2000) and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida (1994).Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor and Chair in the Applied Information Technology Department. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiaam Yasser Elkhatib, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) IUPUI Chapter; Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Anthony Zusack, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Emily Carol Rosales, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Austin C. Stanforth MS, IUPUI

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, and working as a team. These are skills that can becarried on in future careers or educational endeavors. The majority of those who participated inthe project felt their knowledge of atmospheric effects and solar energy was moderately butclearly expanded. As this is a vast and complicated subject, it is not expected for students tothoroughly understand all aspects of atmospheric effects after one semester. However, thestudents did expand their knowledge in a clear and comprehensive way, gaining a basicunderstanding that they can build on in the future if they so desire. The majority of the students who participated stated that they found the data analysis tobe the most challenging aspect of the study. The high number of variables taken

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Special Session: Building Intentional Community Partnerships

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia D Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, computing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and practice. Page 26.1391.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015

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Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A. Kitch, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; John V. Tocco J.D., Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #12608Students Writing for Professional Practice: A Model for Collaboration amongFaculty, Practitioners and Writing SpecialistsProf. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Kitch is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years as a practicing engineer in both the

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 16: That Important Decision - Which Engineering Major?

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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First-Year Programs

come from avariety of backgrounds, the range of students and abilities is advantageous to all concerned. Theengineering principles allow the instructors to make connections and draw analogies anddemonstrations across different areas. A course schedule is in the Appendix.Course Description: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.The engineering design process is demonstrated through use of practical problem-solvingmethods for mechanical projects. Course subjects include mechanical engineering career paths,ethical canons of the engineering profession, and requirements for professional licensure. Courseassignments, conducted within a collaborative learning environment, focus on creativeengineering solutions through technical analysis, teamwork

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Research to Practice: STRAND 2- Engineering Across the Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Science, and the Common Core

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce Blandino P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

period. In this paper, the authorsdiscuss the results of this initial study and their plans for future studies to determine theeffect of exposure frequency on the long-term student perception of engineering as acourse of study in the future.IntroductionEngineering outreach programs to middle and high school students are designed toincrease students’ interest in, and understanding of, engineering so as to inspire them tochoose engineering in their future study and career. Before beginning their current study,the authors reviewed the existing literature concerning the influence of these programs onparticipating students. Many of the outreach programs studied ranged from half-day, oneday, a single week or multi-week long summer camp1-13. To

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Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Cecilia Dianne Richards, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

PrincipleFluid mechanics is one of the important fields of study in chemical and mechanical engineeringbecause graduates will deal with fluids and the effects of forces on fluid motion many timesduring their careers. Because of the subject’s importance and because it became clear to us thateven students who completed a fluid mechanics course have difficulties in describing the truemeaning of continuity and the relationship between flow work and kinetic energy in flowthrough varying cross sectional areas8, we became persuaded we needed to rectify the knowledgegaps maintained after a lecture-based style of instruction by systematically incorporating hands-on learning strategies.As shown in Figure 1 and alluded to earlier, identifying misconceptions should

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Examining "Big" Data

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

-time-in-college students matriculating in any major at participatinginstitutions.[41, 42] The first cut of data began with 137,071 first-time-in-college (FTIC) studentswho ever matriculated in engineering at one of nine of our MIDFIELD institutions in 1988 andlater. The data for these students is complete, in other words we have everything that the registrarhas for these students. The students were further delimited to a set of students who repeated aparticular course (receiving zero credits at their home institution). We finally, we had 161,456grades for instances of where students who sometime in their careers declared an engineeringmajor took one of three introductory courses. The students’ sections for each course are counted, and

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INDUSTRY DAY SESSION: CMC PANEL SESSION ONE

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rui (Celia) Pan, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E Foor, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma

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Corporate Member Council, Diversity

-college experience, intervention strategies,financial support, etc.8 Unfortunately, the strategies to increase diversity discussed in previousresearch haven’t trickled down to SELECT. 4, 5There is inadequate research into diversity in engineering competition teams. Some of the studiesconducted with competition teams focus on discussion of factors and strategies that lead to teamsuccess in winning the competitions.9, 10, 11 Other studies center around how participating incompetition teams enriches student engineering education experience and prepares students fortheir future careers.12, 13 No research has been identified that addresses issues of diversity inSELECT teams.4, 5Previous research on classroom teams provides us with insight into why

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin F Hopkins, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Keith Brandon Lyle, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

mathematics is the most difficult of all subjectareas. Their research suggests that students’ knowledge of functions and algebra was lacking atthe beginning of their college careers, and that many students in high school had developed only“surface learning” of mathematics. It is likely that retention of previously acquired mathematical information is critical forsubsequent development in the domain. Recent studies in cognitive psychology have shown thatstudy and testing techniques that increase retention also increase people’s ability to makeconceptual inferences about related topics14-16. In other words, techniques that increase retentionnot only solidify existing knowledge but increase people’s ability to derive new knowledge.Related to this

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First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen E Silliman, Gonzaga University; Toni Boggan, Gonzaga University; Vladimir A Labay, Gonzaga University; George D. Ricco, Gonzaga University, Spokane; Suzann Girtz, Gonzaga University

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First-Year Programs

/or confidence inpursuing engineering and computer science (ECS)? Second, does the LLC impact studentconfidence to pursue an ECS major during the first semester? Finally, what specific aspects ofthe LCC remain influential throughout the undergraduate academic career?The LLC in ECS at Gonzaga UniversityGoller Hall has been run for a number of years as a dorm with preference for students enteringECS. Starting in 2010, this dorm became an official Living-Learning Community associatedwith a grant from the Kern Family Foundation (focused on Entrepreneurially Minded Learning).Students typically enter in the freshman year and remain in the dorm for two years. As an LLC,Goller Hall accepts applications over the summer prior to the freshman year

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Irene B. Mena, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jose Mestre; Jonathan H Tomkin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

atmospheric aerosols and feedback control. Prof. West is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher-Scholar and College of Engineering Education Innovation Fellow.Prof. Jose Mestre Jos´e P. Mestre is Professor of Physics and Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois. His research is at the intersection of science education and cognitive science, focusing on the learning of physics. He has made many pioneering contributions in areas such as the acquisition and use of knowledge by experts and novices, transfer of learning, and problem solving. He was among the first to publish scholarly articles on the use of classroom polling technologies (clickers) to promote

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary J. Meixell, Quinnipiac University; Nebil Buyurgan, Quinnipiac University; Corey Kiassat, Quinnipiac University

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

Page 26.436.2program. Influences may be internal within the program, and include expertise areas of thefaculty and related engineering and other university programs that serve as opportunity areas forcoordination. External influences certainly include accrediting bodies and licensingorganizations; in this case, both ABET and NCEES helped to define the content of our IEprogram. An important influence, especially in building the student learner population, has beenthe challenge of working in a regional environment where there is little knowledge of theindustrial engineering career path. The regional employer base also played and continues toinfluence program development, as both the IE core and the technical electives are structured tobe

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Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

program was highlycorrelated to “confidence in math and computer skills, actual math and science knowledge/skills,and career goals”3.Faculty conducted one-hour math review sessions Monday through Thursday evenings for 10sessions. All freshmen engineering majors take an Introduction to Mechanical Engineeringcourse, so classrooms were identified based on the sectioning of the course. The faculty memberwho taught the section was the lead instructor for the Math Review sessions. When an instructorcould not be present in the evening, another instructor was able to substitute in for the session.Instructors worked problems or had students work problems on the boards and discussed thesolutions. Often when the session was over, students stayed in the

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Software Applications in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Jai P Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology); Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Naveen Kumar Koyi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hassan Abdullah Alibrahim, Purdue University Calumet; Mohammad Almenaies, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

, nanophotonics, and optical/wireless networking systems. He has designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid.Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Ashfaq Ahmed is a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas - El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas - El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas - El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas - El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas - El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas - El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas - El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas - El Paso

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and seven principles of good feedback practice. QualityAssurance Agency for Higher Education.13 Palladino Schultheiss, D. “Elementary Career Intervention Programs: Social ActionInitiatives.” Journal of Career Development, 31:3. 2005.http://jcd.sagepub.com/content/31/3/185.full.pdf+html p. 6614 Siok San Tan, C. K. Frank Ng, (2006) "A problem-based learning approach toentrepreneurship education", Education + Training, Vol. 48 Iss: 6, pp.416 – 42815 Brown, C. (1999), “Teaching new dogs new tricks: the rise of entrepreneurshipeducation in graduate schools of business”, CELCE Digest, Vol. 99 No. 216 Weaver, K.M. and Solomon, G. (2003), “Teaching entrepreneurship to small businessand small business to entrepreneurs?”, Proceedings of the

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Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan R. Senkpeil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

. Implications for student support in those differentclassroom contexts are described.1. IntroductionMany engineering programs recruit from the upper echelon of high school students, meaning thatmost incoming engineering students begin their college careers with strong academic credentials.Given the high GPAs and standardized test scores (cognitive factors) of the majority of incomingstudents, it seems clear that these students have the cognitive capacity to succeed at theuniversity. However, what we see instead is a large number of students not performing to theirpotential, or worse yet failing courses and being forced to drop out or change majors. Thisobservation suggests a number of unmeasured non-cognitive factors that play an important rolein

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #16890Leveraging Industry Partnerships to Create New Educational Focused Lab-oratory FacilitiesProf. Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Grant P. Richards is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He teaches in the areas of automation, process and industrial communication systems.Mr. Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser After completing an undergraduate degree in Physics at Purdue University, Don began his career teaching high school physics and physical science. Soon, however, he began working in the Process Industries in various

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Jackeline Torres, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

, availability of instructors, andteaching methods have been shown to be related to attrition.5,7In an effort to improve early academic experiences and increase retention, engineering programshave focused on revamping students’ first-year engineering courses to actively engage studentsin engineering activities. For example, some engineering programs now offer first-yearengineering design courses that provide students opportunities to engage hands-on withengineering design.8,9,10 These courses offer students direct opportunities to practice engineeringdesign, team work, and communication early in their academic career.11Research suggests that engaging students in project-based learning has an array of benefits. Inparticular, participation in design

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

, motivation, cognitive skills, and engineering skills of K-16 engineering learners; and teaching engineering.Prof. Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of STEM Integration 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

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4B: Assessing Student Motivation and Student Success

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander E. Dillon, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Jonathan D. Stolk, Southern Methodist University; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

ofmotivation frequently cited in the literature.17 One possible approach to resolving thisapparently counterintuitive result is to consider the underlying reasons for students’learning and academic trajectory: namely, consideration of the extent to which the valueof STEM learning is couched in a professional context that may be associated with valueor utility. In this case, identified regulation could serve as an indication of how relevantor important students felt the course activities were to their chosen path toward a desiredacademic major or professional career. Since it could be argued that this path issometimes driven by desires for prestige or financial success, this may help explain howidentified motivation could display dynamics different

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Research on Design Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

affect change 19.Our approach to capstone is based on the premise that as a culminating experience there shouldbe little or no formally prepared content delivered to students. Engineering faculty andexperienced engineers provide mentoring to each project team. The basic assumption is thatstudents should be prepared and ready to work on an open-ended real world project at theculmination of their undergraduate academic careers and demonstrate an ability to apply theknowledge and skills learned in prior courses to solve a practical problem. Of course, in practicewe find that this assumption is not always true. Nevertheless, we maintain that a capstoneproject is in essence a semester long exam that provides direct measures of how students

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, City College of the City University of New York; Michal Lomask

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

;  Iterate  –  Use   provide  timely  feedback,  and  1.e  Resources  &  Materials  –   adjust  daily  instruction.  Explore  efficient  use  of  limited   feedback  from  tests  and  ideas  resources  appropriately  while   from  others  to  refine  and   3.f  Use  Summative  learning  about  materials  and   improve  the  prototype   Assessments  –  Use  their  properties.   iteratively.   assessments  and  performance  1.f  Engineering  &  Careers  –   2.g  Communicate  &  Reflect