Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session - Exploring the Transformative Power of Service, Engagement, and Research

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Daniel Lapsley, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Comparisons SB/Elkhart Advanced Manufacturing SB/Elkhart Affordable Housing SB/Elkhart Design-Thinking Camp SB/Elkhart Food Information Network (FINs) SB/Elkhart Lead Service Lines SB/Elkhart Michiana Community Health Coalition SB/Elkhart SB Public Works Complete Streets Louisville Beargrass Creek Louisville Food Justice Louisville Empathic Design for Pedestrians Youngstown Neighborhood Development Youngstown SIMUN (Street Information Mapping Unit).Together, the elements of this internship experience were expected to show positive impacts onfactors related to career discernment, among other outcomes. For example, with mentorship,findings have shown that for students working with an academic leader such

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ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University

Active and Project-Based Learning in Medical Device DesignIntroductionThe field of Biomedical Engineering has grown rapidly in recent years. The Bureau of LaborStatistics states that there were approximately 19,300 jobs in Biomedical Engineering in 2020and that employment of Biomedical Engineers is expected to grow by approximately 6% overthe next 10 years [1]. Many students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineeringpursue careers in the medical device industry after graduation. To properly prepare engineeringstudents for careers in the medical device industry, students must complete multiple hands-ondesign projects and receive training on unique aspects of the medical device industry, such asdesign control guidance of

Collection

ASEE Middle Atlantic 2022 Fall Conference

Authors

Stephanie Zegers, Elizabethtown College ; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Diversity

Paper ID #36506Bridging the Social Capital Gap in Historically Marginalized PopulationsStephanie Zegers, Elizabethtown College Ms. Stephanie E. Zegers is the Assistant Director of Engineering and STEM Relationship Development at Elizabethtown College. She holds a BS in Education from Millersville University and MS in Strategic Leadership from Elizabethtown College. Ms. Zegers’ research interests are experiential learning experi- ences, professional skills development, career pathways, and workforce development.Dr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is the Dean of the School of Engineering, Math, and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioğlu, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Caitlyn Aaron; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #33717Practicing Engineers’ Definition of Their Expertise: Emergent Themes andFrequency by Gender Identity and Role Change into ManagementCaroline Bolton, Bucknell UniversityDr. Elif Miskio˘glu, Bucknell University Dr. Elif Miskio˘glu is an early-career engineering education scholar and educator. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (with Genetics minor) from Iowa State University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University. Her early Ph.D. work focused on the development of bacterial biosensors capable of screening pesticides for specifically targeting the malaria vector

Conference Session

Workforce Preparation at the Two-year College

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alicia Boudreaux Kiremire, FlowStream Management LLC; Gerry Caskey, Louisiana Delta Community College; Marvin Nelson Jr., Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning; Sidney Taylor Thomas, Applied Research for Organizational Settings (AROS); Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

”, he is passionate about introducing Instrumentation as a career pathway for the next generation.Mr. Marvin Nelson Jr., Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning Completed a B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering at Louisiana Tech (1983 Cum Laude). Completed a Mas- ters in Engineering Management at Southern Methodist University (1989). Worked as an engineer and project manager for a defense contractor for 17 years. Completed a teaching certificate at LSU Shreve- port (2003). Taught high school mathematics and physics in the Bossier Parish school system for the last 16 years. Moved to our technical school 2 years ago and helped build our Pre-Engineering and Elec- trical/Instrumentation programs

Conference Session

Hybrid and Online Learning

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alison K. Polasik, The Ohio State University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University

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Materials

to your learning of visits Materials Science? 3 What were the benefits, if any, of these visits to your future career? Evaluation of 4 What do you think you missed out on, if anything, by having these online format visits virtually instead of having the visitor come to class in person? Relation to 5 Which visit was the most interesting to you personally, and why? personal 6 Which visit was the least interesting to you personally, and why? interests and goals 7 Which visit was the most beneficial to you personally, and why?Data analysisThematic analysis was used to determine

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Thomas Woodson, Stony Brook University; Rachel Faye Perlman, Stony Brook University; Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Lauren J. Donovan, Stony Brook University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Minority Participa- tion (SUNY LSAMP) and the $1 million S-STEM Scholarship Academic and Social STEM Excellence for Transfer Students (ASSETS) programs. These NSF sponsored programs help low-income, and under- represented minority students persist and succeed in STEM majors and careers. Dr. Woodson received his B.S.E in electrical engineering from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in Public Policy for the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Ms. Rachel Faye Perlman, Stony Brook University Rachel is a PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences at Stony Brook University. Outside of her research, she is devoted to accessibility in STEM higher educa- tion. She has

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis Rogalsky P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald Ulseth P.E., Iron Range Engineering

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Paper ID #33525Design-Based Research: Students Seeking Co-Op in Refined Educational ModelDennis Rogalsky P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato Dennis Rogalsky is excited to be part of the faculty for the IRE Bell program and share in this innovative approach to engineering education. Dr. Rogalsky’s degrees are in chemical engineering and he has twenty years of industry experience providing process control and automation solutions in petrochemical facil- ities. His career has blended educational and engineering experiences and he looks forward to teaching and research opportunities with the IRE Bell program and

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

’ academic andbound for 2, 4, or more years, 2) pursuing a more technical achievement through the integrationtechnical career pathway, or 3) are increasing their own of concepts and practices across all schoolcapabilities by developing themselves as engineering- subjects (e.g., science, mathematics,literate individuals. Accordingly, this framework technology, language arts, reading),defines the main goal of engineering learning is to (3) enhance a student’s understanding ofcultivate engineering literacy for all. This means engineering-related career pathways and,ensuring that every student, regardless of their race, (4) set a solid foundation for those who maygender

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

their first year and also participate in co-curricular activities. During the firstyear, AcES students have opportunities for: (1) faculty-to-student, student-to-student, andengineering professional-to-student interaction, (2) academic support and student successeducation, and (3) major and career exploration – all designed to facilitate cohort formation andhelp students develop feelings of institutional inclusion, engineering self-efficacy and identity,and academic and professional success skills [1], [2].Research using data from the 2017 and 2018 cohort supported the Kruger-Dunning Effect, “acognitive bias in which unskilled people do not recognize their incompetence in specific areasand often overestimate their abilities” [3], [4], [5

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1 - Skill and Competency Development through the Co-op Experience

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katherine M. Ehlert, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

through research experiences for engineering students, student pathways to engineering degree completion, and documenting the influence of co-op experiences on academic performance.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” American c Society for

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

andreflection to design a helicopter. Participants also received instruction in user interface design forAndroid apps. Engineering students served as classroom assistants and program mentors.Preliminary ResultsThe program was externally evaluated based on participant surveys and six observational visitsto Morgan during the summer program and academic year. The evaluation team developed asurvey that was grade-appropriate and observed program implementation. Surveys weredesigned to address the Research Question: To what extent does participation in the MMMProgram increase students’ 1) attitude about STEM, 2) content knowledge, 3) interest in STEM,4) interest in STEM careers, and 5) interest in attending college? The survey was administered atthe start of

Conference Session

Workshop 2: New Faculty Mentoring for Research Funding Success

Collection

2017 ERC

Authors

Jean VanderGheynst

levelTable 1 80 60-95 program officers Reduced teaching load and/or a one semester sabbatical Facilitated at the college level Associate Dean and Dean meet with untenured faculty a couple of times per semester Facilitated at the college level Facilitated with money from the vice provost for Proposal development workshops and consultants, particularly for research or college. Expertise obtainedTable 2 182 45-340 CAREER awards

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2010 ERC

Authors

John J McGrath

research at the FDA: 1)Faculty at FDA; 2) Graduate Student Fellowships; 3) PostdoctoralFellowships; and, 4) Undergraduate Student Research Experiences.Number of Awards Anticipated: 3 to 10Funding Anticipated: $500,000Due Dates: April 27, 2010; March 15, 2011; March 15, AnnuallyThereafter CBET/DOE Initiative• Details Expected to Be Public Soon13  FY 2010 NSF Initiatives FY10 Budget Request to Congress è Cyber-enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI) è Science and Engineering Beyond Moore‛s Law (SEBML) è National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) è RE-ENERGYSE è Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF) è CAREER Awards è Broadening Participation è Science & Technology

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2018 Engineering Research Council (ERC)

Authors

Joan Cleveland

, stimulateinnovation, and attract outstanding researchers to naval-relevantresearch projects• The Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) involves teams of researchers investigating high priority topics and opportunities that intersect more than one traditional technical discipline. Goal: publish FOA in Mar; white papers due Jun; proposals due Oct.• The Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) supports university research infrastructure essential to high-quality naval-relevant research. Goal: publish FOA in Mar; proposals due in Jul.• The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists & Engineers (PECASE) recognizes and honors extraordinary achievements of young professionals at the outset of

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2008 GSW

Authors

Nripendra Sarker; Cajetan M Akujuobi

rest are designed inthe light of program educational objectives and Criterion 3 outcomes. These methods were foundto be highly appreciated by ABET in one earlier accreditation process. IntroductionTraditionally, an instructor assesses student performances by giving home works, tests, andprojects, etc. This assessment method is subjective of the instructor. It is well known that duringcourse registration process, many students choose instructors for easy grades. Therefore, gradesdo not always reflect the true merits of students and the programs as well. The real merits of thestudents and programs can better be assessed by determining how really they perform in theirprofessional careers several years

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dugan Um, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

were significantly more committed about attendingthe graduate program at the end of the REU program compared to the beginning of the program.However they reported statistically no significant change in students’ career plan and interest inbecoming research scientist. The objective of the NSF REU Site “Micro/nano Assembly Workcell via Micro Visual Page 14.1195.2Sensing” is to provide hands-on training in micro-manufacturing research to a total of 20 studentparticipants over a two-year period from June, 2008 to August, 2009. This is a part of an on-going research effort to develop prototypes of a micro assembly system that can

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Hashim Mahdi, University of Texas, Pan American

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Minorities in Engineering

University of Texas – Pan American, is engaged in the implementation of aprocess of continuous quality improvement that promotes students’ academic and professionalsuccess and supports program and institution accreditations. In general, engineering, computingand applied science programs seeking accreditation by ABET (Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology) must demonstrate, among other things, that they evaluate studentperformance, advise students regarding curricular and career matters, and monitor student’sprogress to foster their success in achieving program outcomes, thereby enabling them asgraduates to attain program objectives. The paper describes innovative tools that support theadvisement process and their impact on faculty and

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

William J. Hutzel; John R. Koontz

effofi an existing HVAC course has been re-structured to focus on the unique technicalrequirements of these closely related careers. This cooperation takes advantage of the individual strengths ofthe BC and MET Departments and is provided as a working model for other institutions that may want toestablish similar programs.INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION The demand for new buildings, both commercial and residential, was vigorous during the 1980’s andremains strong today. This high level of construction activity has created a strong demand for qualifiedMechanical Contractors who specify and install plumbing, electrical, and climate control equipment for indoorspaces. Once construction is complete, Maintenance Engineers operate and service

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation

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Graduate Studies

for professional graduateengineering education that enables continued growth of graduate engineers in industry and governmentservice throughout their entire professional careers ─ from entry-level through the highest levels ofprofessional engineering leadership for innovation and creative practice. This model reflects the mannerby which practicing engineers recognize real-world needs, understand the issues involved, learn theexisting state-of-the art of technology through self-directed and experiential learning, identify andformulate realistic specifications required for effective solution, direct scientific research efforts to gain abetter understanding of phenomena involved, and actually create, develop, and innovate new ‘ideas

Conference Session

Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

life of theyoung engineer. We must now investigate the ways in which co-op helps to influence thecommunication needs of the working world. Students usually spend three rotations learning aboutthe environment of their employers. They discover what actually working in engineering is allabout. But they also begin to understand the communication activities that will cause them tosucceed or falter in their careers. Not only must we study what it is that engineers do when they areout on co-op. We must reinforce those activities when they return to campus. This paper willinvestigate the communication needs of co-op engineers and the effect that our increased concernwith their perfection can have on the careers of the young engineer.IntroductionWhen

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineers and Professional Development - June 23rd

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexis Ortiz-Rosario, Ohio State University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University; Amena Shermadou, Ohio State University; David A. Delaine, Ohio State University; Tanya M. Nocera, Ohio State University

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Biomedical Engineering

fields (U.S. Bureau of Labor, 2019) despite thegrowing interest of students in majoring in BME. One empirical study shows that BME majors are sought after,with a high number of pre-majors in our university. On the other hand, industry has the lowest interest in BMEstudents compared to other engineering majors at one institution (Nocera et al. 2018, Ortiz-Rosario et al. 2019).BME students reported three possible career outcomes with accepted industry positions (30%), furthereducation (54%), and looking for a job (16%) upon their graduation. Herein, we present an exploratory analysisof career data from a large Midwestern research-intensive university comparing the interest of variousengineering majors in acquiring industry jobs.The biomedical

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

systems. [Troy et al.,2016]. In addition, new challenges and opportunities are arising and therefore new professionalsand researchers are needed to deal with these problems. The department of Civil Engineering(CE) at the university has promoted UG research in different ways aligning with the College ofEngineering since 2018. This effort aims to provide research opportunities and enriched learningexperiences to a broad range of UG students in the department. Eventually, these efforts areexpected to improve undergraduate students’ persistence and retention in engineering fields.Lent’s Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) has been utilized in engineering education tounderstand undergraduate students’ major choice and engineering career development

Conference Session

PCEE Evaluation Studies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Elyse Hill, University of Guelph; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

investigate future STEM careers. Several of these programs have successfully motivatedstudents into engineering careers leading to higher enrollments and retention of collegeengineering graduates. Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a pre-engineering program, has becomeone the well-known national programs providing students possibilities in the engineering andscience fields. 4,5 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is an engineering curriculum that teaches students in K-12engineering fundamentals including developing problem-solving abilities, critical thinking andkey professional skills starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school.4 Through thehigh school engineering pathway, students are introduced in their first core classes to

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf P.E., Savannah State University; Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

]. The problem is two-fold: (1) not enough female students arepursuing engineering and technology studies, and (2) those who pursue these areas often leaveearly in their career.The gender differences in entry and persistence in the area of engineering and technology thatleads to the under-representation of women in these fields are due to a combination of somesocial and environmental factors [8, 9, 10, & 11]. Some key factors that contribute to the genderdifference in entry to engineering and technology areas are gender stereotypes anddiscrimination, perceiving engineering as a profession for men, lack of encouragement,inaccurate information about the variety of careers available, negative beliefs about women’sabilities in STEM areas, and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University; Gloria Childress Townsend, DePauw University; Dawn Laux, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Engineering Concepts to Harness Future Innovators and Technologists) project. Professor Harriger’s current interests include application development, outreach to K-12 to interest more students to pursue computing careers, applying IT skills to innovating fitness tools, and wearable computing.Dr. Gloria Childress Townsend, DePauw University Gloria Townsend, Professor of Computer Science, has taught at DePauw University for thirty-four years. She was the PI for both NSF-BPC project, the Grace Hopper Regional Consortium, and NSF-S-STEM project, Julian Scholars. Gloria is a member of ACM-W’s Women’s Council, where she founded the concept of small celebrations for women in computing and where she now serves as project leader

Conference Session

Interest and Movitation: Formulating New Paradigms to Increase URM Participation in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Arpit Shah, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marisol Rodriguez Mergenthal, Drexel University; Linda Powell, Community College of Philadelphia; Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

the individual students,respectively. Students demonstrated familiarity with basic research methods and universallyreported increased interest in STEM education and careers, with four continuing to work in theirlabs beyond the program’s formal duration. Beyond the summer research program, thepartnership facilitated: (i) tutoring in community college STEM courses by Drexel graduatestudents, (ii) a STEM career discussion panel, and (iii) a discussion among faculty and staff fromboth institutions on addressing challenges UMS face in STEM education. Page 26.1300.2Keywords—Research-based Learning, STEM education, Minority

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, Georgia Perimeter College; Naranja C. Davis, Georgia State University; Brandi Campbell Villa, Belay Consulting

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

commitment is a strong indicator of student persistence. Example: “I am committed to completing my program of study at this institution.”13, 14 3. STEM Identity and Belonging – A sense of belonging and identifying with STEM contributes to student pursuit of STEM careers. Example: “I can see myself in a STEM career.” 15 4. Awareness of Resources – In order for students to fully benefit from the program, they must be aware of the academic and career resources available to them; items were included to identify any issues with student awareness of available resources. Example: “I am aware of the academic resources available to me at this institution.” 5. Encouragement – Studies attempting to get at influences that

Conference Session

Pre-college: Summer Experiences for Students and Teachers (1)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

shoes, and 1in the Chemistry Lab they made their own lipsticks and lotions. Also, in the 2016 STEMSummer Academy for Girls employed a large number of female faculty members as instructorsand female university students as the participating girls’ counselors. A new element of the 2016academy was a special session in which female university students shared their own experiencefrom elementary school to an engineering university. They specifically talked about the roles oftheir parents and school teachers in their career choice, involvement of after school science cluband participations in STEM summer camps like ours inspired them to pursue STEM. A range ofinformation related to STEM majors (such as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering in the First-Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Festus Ogbaisi, Jacksonville University; Martins Slaboh, Jacksonville University; Emre Selvi, Jacksonville University; Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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First-Year Programs, Multidisciplinary Engineering

, career track surveys, project-based learning, afield trip and peer-to-peer supervising and learning. Especially, we are exploring the studentlearning outcomes of interdisciplinary projects when we mix students from ME and EE in thesame team. Several surveys are given to students and teaching assistants through the semester toexplore students’ outcomes and feedback about diverse activities. Results show that studentsprefer learning and working cross the fields. They do not just learn the basics of ME and EE butalso gain a lot of soft skills from different activities. We find such a course gives freshmenespecially those who do not know what EE is a better idea about EE. A couple of studentsdecided to transfer to the EE major or be double majored