Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Sr., Buck F. Brown; Jr., Buck F. Brown

contributed to the foundations of thismethod as an outgrowth of cognitive and later, constructivist learning theory dealing with theproblem-solving process. Problem-based learning has modern origins in medical education. Inparticular, Barrows and Tamblyn [4] in the mid 1970’s began exploring its use at McMasterUniversity as part of the medical school’s curriculum. Within more recent times, HarvardMedical School completely revised its pre-clinical curriculum from a lecture-based approach to aproblem-based format [5]. Problem-based education has a growing number of supporters from a variety ofdisciplines, learning settings and levels. [6] For instance, the problem-based approach has beengaining popularity in the areas of administration

Collection

2019 ASEE Zone I Conference & Workshop

Authors

Stephen Wilkerson; Joe Cerreta; Andrew D Gadsden

lessons learned in the first year, students were broken intofour groups or teams: the Airframe Team, the RPIC Team, the Video Analysis Team, and theFlight Controls Team. Their respective assignments, which are shown in Appendix A of thispaper, were, for the most part, selected by the students themselves. As would be expected, the Airframe Team was mainly composed of mechanicalengineers who understood lift design, loading characteristics, and the importance of structuralstrength in picking an airfoil profile and design. The team also needed to work with the otherteams to integrate the components needed for the aerial photography mission and autonomousflight mission. Fortunately, mechanical drawings and building techniques were well within

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet ; Omer Farook, Purdue University; Jai P. agrawal, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

the curriculum of an Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology program, the biomedical course is redesigned so that the students can follow thetheory with laboratory experiments for processing biomedical signals utilizing System DesignApproach (SDA). Isolated experiments focused on a single topic never conveyed the holistic feelthat is gained through a complete instrumentation platform design.This course is offered in the form of Learning Modules. The paper discuses the coursesystem design learning modules which encompasses: 1) Bio signal, Transducers and SignalConditioning, 2) Microcontrollers based Embedded System design, 3) Embedded SystemProgramming, 4) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Design, 5) Use of Graphical UserInterface (GUI

Conference Session

Engaging Students with Creativity and Innovation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Dera, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joseph J. Mercuri, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Raymond Patrick Vasquez, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

. Eskridge, “What engineers want: lessons learned from five years of studying engineering library users,” in ​122nd ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition​, June 14-17, 2015.[3] D. Zwicky, “Work-in progress: “ask us here” in the shadow of hunt library,” in ​120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,​ June 23-26, 2013.[4] A.J. Carroll, B.P. Change, H.N. Eskridge, “Lab-integrated librarians: engagement with unreachable researchers,” in ​124th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition​, June 25-28, 2017.[5] M. Gross, D. Latham, “Attaining information literacy: an investigation of the relationship between skill level, self-estimates of skill and library anxiety,” ​Library & Information Science Research

Conference Session

Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Richard Fasse, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

to school and received an MS in Mathematics Education and an Ed.D. in Instruction and Curriculum at the University of Rochester while he worked 1/2 time teaching introductory computer science courses at SUNY-Brockport. He also earned a Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media Design from RIT at about the same time he completed his doctoral dissertation on the topic of "Electronic Texts as Alternative to Traditional Textbooks." He finished his Doctorate in Education just when web browsers were becoming popular so he marshaled all these experiences and brought them with him to RIT’s Distance Learning program. He was instrumental in converting the RIT distance learning program to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

William Park

numerous others.Final oral and written reports must be presented, including both a User’s Manual, and aTechnical Report. The Technical Report includes mathematical analyses of the various parts ofthe machines as well as fabrication procedures and a cost analysis. An informal (though graded)preliminary demonstration is held about two weeks before the official public demonstration towhich the general public is invited.INTRODUCTIONThree years ago, the freshman engineering curriculum at Clemson University was completelyoverhauled. Replacing the standard freshman programming course (FORTRAN) during thesecond semester was ENGR 120, a new course in engineering computation, problem solving anddesign. A group project was designated to be an integral part

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kam Jugdev, Athabasca University

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New Engineering Educators

needs that academics have at stages of their careers. The paperemphasises the importance of mentoring in faculty development programs and concludes withsome tricks of the trade, that I learned through my experiences.Tensions between Scholarship PrioritiesBoyer discusses four kinds of scholarship priorities for a professoriate – the scholarship ofdiscovery (research), the scholarship of teaching (pedagogy), the scholarship of practice(application), and the scholarship of integration (critical analysis and interpretation) 3. Mostuniversities focus on the first three priorities - research, teaching, and service. It is an ongoingchallenge for academics to balance their efforts in these three areas, particularly with thepressures to “publish or

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Wils L. Cooley

the demand for moreand more specialized higher education is increasing in the rural areas. If we are to meetour mandate in a cost-effective manner, new ways must be found to deliver engineeringclasses to widely scattered students at home or at facilities which do not have engineeringlaboratory equipment. It is in this context that the department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering has attempted to develop a quality electronics laboratory experience forplace-bound and equipment-poor students.THE PRESENT COURSE STRUCTUREThe presently required traditional laboratory is entitled "Digital Electronics Laboratory."The catalog description is "Design, fabrication, and measurement of digital electroniccircuits. Use of discrete devices, integrated

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sarvagya Vaish, Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology ; David W. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

teams. In order to assist withresolving these issues, an online portal was developed to support the implementation of multidisciplinary CapstoneDesign projects. Faculty and student feedback was solicited in order to conceptualize and develop the website tosupport the entire process of student team formation, sharing of multidisciplinary project ideas across schools andmaking student-team assignments. This paper presents the design of this web portal along with a discussion on thescope for further improvement.KeywordsMultidisciplinary, capstone design, senior design, online portalIntroductionCapstone Design Course is offered as a project based culminating course in many undergraduateengineering programs. It is an integrative course where senior

Conference Session

Problem Solving, Adaptive Expertise, and Social Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janna H. Ferguson, Northeastern University; Jennifer Lehmann, Northeastern University; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Susan Chang, Northeastern University; Reid P. Higginson, Harvard University; Cigdem P. Talgar, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Physics at Franklin W. Olin College of En- gineering. She earned her B.S. degree in Physics from Yale University in 1995 and her Ph. D. degree in Biological Physics from MIT in 2001. Dr. Zastavker’s research interests lie in the field of STEM educa- tion with specific emphasis on innovative pedagogical and curricular practices at the intersection with the issues of gender and diversity. Dr. Zastavker is currently working with Dr. Stolk on an NSF-supported project to understand students’ motivational attitudes in a variety of educational environments with the goal of improving learning opportunities for students

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Raviv

this case is “using feedback”. Feedback can be added to a systemor may be an integral part of it. Examples: Cruise control system of a car uses velocity feedbackto maintain a constant speed. Some eyeglasses adjust to the ambient light by changing the colorof the lenses.a7) Example for the Similarity strategyHow can sunflower seeds be separated from their shell? How can parts wrapped in protectivepaper be unpacked?An inventive (patent-based) solution to both problems is: place some quantity of the product intoa hermetic chamber. Slowly increase the pressure inside the chamber. Then abruptly let thepressure drop. This will result in an explosion that will split the product.a8) Example for the Experimentation strategyThis strategy refers to

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Kee M Park, Queensborough Community College

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic SectionSpring Conference: Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland Apr 7 Paper ID #20824Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory to Enhance STEM LearningDr. Kee M Park, Queensborough Community College Dr. Park is an Assistant Professor at Queensborough Community College, teaching various mechanical engineering courses including statics, strength of materials, thermodynamics and fluids, and materials laboratory. Dr. Park has extensive industrial experiences, working in design of consumer products, design of power plants and research for U.S Department of Defense. Dr. Park’s research interest include STEM

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

beliefs play a complete mediating rolewhen assessing the persistence of interest in pursuing an engineering major, contingent on one'sself-perceived identity as an engineer. As a composite framework of self-beliefs, Godwin andKirn's model, which integrates identity and motivation, reveals a limited but noteworthyenhancement in explaining the variance associated with students' enduring commitment to anengineering major, surpassing the contributions of either identity or motivation constructsoperating in isolation.Utilizing a survey with open-ended questions, students were encouraged to enumerate the factorsimpacting their confidence in achieving success in a first-year engineering course at PurdueUniversity [2]. Subsequently, students were

Conference Session

WIED: Partnering with and Supporting the WIED Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Delahanty, Bucks County Community College; Jason Silverman, Drexel University

). Women in STEM: A gender gap to innovation. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration.[11] Jones, B. D., Ruff, C., & Paretti, M. C. (2013). The impact of engineering identification and stereotypes on undergraduate women's achievement and persistence in engineering. Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, 16(3), 471-493. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy2.library.drexel.edu/10.1007/s11218-013- 9222-x[12] Froyd, J. E., & Ohland, M. W. (2005). Integrated engineering curricula. Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 147-164. doi:10.1002/j.2168-9830.2005.tb00835.x[13] Weinland, K. A. (2012). How social networks influence female students' choices to major in

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam T Melvin, Clemson University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

engineering-specific disciplines even though Next Generation Science Standard haveplaced an emphasis on teaching engineering concepts and practices in the K-12 curriculum [2].The entire engineering community has been working to address this concern through STEM nightsas schools, activity days at museums, and active involvement in the community. These STEMnights are amazing; however, one challenge with these events is that they are geared towards alarger audience (e.g., >50 people per event) for a short duration (e.g., 15-60 min) and the briefcontact time may not be sufficient to truly inspire potential young scientists and engineers oreducate them about engineering and the engineering design process. Recent efforts have attemptedto overcome this

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carly Woelfel, United States Military Academy; Brett Rocha P.E., United States Military Academy; Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Talal Salem, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

sponsoredresearch design projects or community service design-build projects.The capstone course consists of a project completed over two semesters, giving the students anopportunity to apply and integrate their civil engineering knowledge from multiple sub-disciplines in an open-ended project. Paramount to the capstone experience is the application ofthe engineering design process. By implementing the Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoecompetitions as a project in the capstone course, it ensures that the projects have dedicatedleaders, advisors, time, and resources to facilitate competing at a high level. The capstoneprogram includes both group and individual graded requirements broken down into coursedirected group deliverables (25%), individual ABET student

Conference Session

Teaching Communication I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

assessmentrubrics for a range of general education outcomes – the American Association of Colleges andUniversities’ (AACU) Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education (VALUE)project20. Focused on outcomes generally associated with liberal education, the VALUE projectbrought together faculty from AACU member institutions to develop a common set of rubrics foroutcomes ranging from civic engagement to integrative learning to reading, including rubrics fororal communication, written communication, and teamwork. Each rubric provides an overalldefinition for the learning outcome and any key terms, and identifies benchmark, milestone, and Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert C. Martin, Texas A&M University; Cynthia Lang, Texas A&M University; Sin-Ning Cindy Liu, Texas A&M University; Carolyn L Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Mindy Bergman, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and fairness and mistreatment in the workplace and in STEM classrooms and programs.Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd, Ohio State University Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the Ohio State Uni- versity, College Station. He received the B.S. degree in mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He was an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Inte- grated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

chose to includeadditional engineering content. The EiE curriculum includes preparatory lessons that precede Page 25.512.4the EiE units and four-lesson units. Within the actual units, students read an engineeringstorybook in lesson one, learn about a specific engineering field in lesson two, collect andanalyze scientific data in lesson three and complete an engineering design challenge in lessonfour. Students practice reading, writing, mathematics and science skills integrated with theengineering skills and concepts that they are learning. The units are hands-on in nature,particularly lessons three and four. As a comparison, the instrument was

Conference Session

Student Assessments and Tests

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Phan, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

,” Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 28.2 (2015): 205-214.4. J. P. Jamieson, et al., “Optimizing stress responses with reappraisal and mindset interventions an integrated model,” Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 31.3 (2018): 245-261.5. Reckinger and Reckinger, “A Study of the Effects of Oral Proficiency Exams in Introductory Programming Courses on Underrepresented Groups,” 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022.6. Schoofs, D., R. Hartmann, and O. T. Wolf. "Neuroendocrine stress responses to an oral academic examination: No strong influence of sex, repeated participation and personality traits." Stress 11.1 (2008): 52-61. 137. L

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Angela Harris, Stanford University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. This research is funded by the NSF as acollaborative research grant (EEC-1360665, 1360956, and 1360958). Any opinions, findings,and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and donot necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.Bibliography[1] National Science Foundation, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, 2010 SESTAT Integrated Data System, 2013, Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/sestat.[2] G. Lichtenstein, H. G. Loshbaugh, B. Claar, H. L. Chen, K. Jackson, and S. D. Sheppard, “An engineering major does not (necessarily) an engineer make: Career decision making among undergraduate engineering majors,” J. Eng. Ed., vol. 98, no. 3, pp. 227-234.[3] National Center

Conference Session

SE Tools and Techniques

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane Markstrum, Bucknell University; Gary M. Haggard, Bucknell University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

seamless integration of the codedeveloped by different groups. Additionally, user testing of prototype implementations adds asense of real development to the project. Since simple graph theory topics are an important aspectof a computer science education, the project also gives an opportunity for the students to presenttheir tool at local and regional computer science meetings that encourage student participation.1 IntroductionMany computer science programs include some type of capstone course in the senior year as a wayto challenge their students to apply all of the knowledge they have gained on a substantial project.However, there are typically not many opportunities in the second and third year of these programsto introduce students to a team

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

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

productpurchases and dietary choices. At the same time, most people have very few direct, hands-onconnections to technology, except as finished consumer goods. This lack of engagement isresponsible, at least in part, for societal shortfalls in technological proficiency.In 2008, through support from the State General Assembly and Department of Education, sevenorganizations and institutions were awarded funding to develop an afterschool program designedto spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The afterschoolsetting was targeted with the goal of creating opportunities for middle and high school studentsto build STEM skills through fun, hands-on activities in a relaxed atmosphere. The partners,which include our University

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Soledad Santisteban, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Jill E. Thomley, Appalachian State University; Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Scholars)According to an ACT study, student retention can be improved by integrating both academic andnon-academic factors, such as academic self-confidence, achievement, motivation, institutionalcommitment, and social support.39 In many instances and despite poor academic performance,students persist because they feel like they fit within the institution and that they are sociallyintegrated.40 Studies suggest that programs that explicitly include mentoring and support groupsimprove student involvement, motivation, and academic self-confidence and, in turn, increaseinstitutional commitment and engagement.41, 42 Inclusive, welcoming institutional environmentsand the connections students feel have been linked to persistence.43-45 Other research

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma S Atherton, University of Florida; Elif Akcali, University of Florida

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

drastic, however, students in this course are challenged to explore understanding inventoryand supply chain models in an abstract manner. Integrating their knowledge built within thecourse, students are asked to write about a concept, model, topic, or issue pertaining todeterministic and stochastic inventory modeling.Creative Writing Assignments. The first poem-writing assignment required students to create an“I am” poem about themselves. This assignment allowed students to experiment and gain someexperience with the specific poetic form on a topic that is personal and well known to them. Thisassignment is due in the second week of the course to encourage creative thinking early on. Thesecond poem-writing assignment required students to create an

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

James Roche

content totheir curricula that directly supports education in those fields. Students were also given theopportunity to interact with an off-campus client, which provided an additional uniqueexperience that is not typically found in the classroom. This interaction allowed students tofurther develop their project management and communication skills. This paper will describe theresults of the project, assess the methodologies used to educate the students and review theimpacts of this approach on incorporating novel content into an engineering curriculum.IntroductionHow can students be taught new ideas in emerging technologies in a timely manner? This is achallenge many universities face, incorporating novel content into their curricula

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #39438Board 41: WIP – Community of Practice as a Theory of Change forInfrastructure EducationDr. Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College Dr. Kristen Sanford is an associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette Col- lege. Her expertise is in sustainable civil infrastructure management and transportation systems, and transportation and infrastructure education.Dr. Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Frederick (”Freddy”) Paige is the founder of the STILE (Society, Technology, Infrastructure, and Learning Environments) Research Group, Assistant

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Niiler; David Beams

curriculum. This study,known as the Engineering Writing Initiative (EWI) seeks answers to the following questions: • How do the writing skills of engineering students develop during the course of their studies? • What are these students’ attitudes, practices and skills with regard to writing, and how do those attitudes, practices and skills develop over time? • Does writing in engineering courses help students become more involved with those courses and understand and apply the ideas of those courses? • Do improved writing skills help students become stronger engineers? • How can we incorporate we learn about students’ attitudes, practices and skills in order to improve our instructional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

entrepreneurs. A seminar seriesbrings local businessmen and -women in to talk about entrepreneurship principles and ideals andtrains students in basic business planning practices. The students develop a business model tocommercialize their research. These models are presented at an end-of-program EngiPreneurship(engineering entrepreneurship) competition consisting in a “Shark Tank” style pitch contest. Thecompetition is judged by a panel of entrepreneurs and local industry experts, pictured in Figure11. Figure 11: Local experts judging the EngiPreneurship CompetitionExpansionExpansion of the program curriculum began in 2015 by reaching out to additional industrypartners. This initiative began with tours at Danfoss Turbocor, shown in Figure

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

M. Silva; Sheri Sheppard

inspiration, enablers, and challenges for innovation. In addition,issues related to innovation institutionalization (or sustainability) and to evidence gathered by thepanelists to assess and evaluate the institutionalizing process are discussed. Themes andcommonalities of the responses are presented and related to literature on the diffusion ofinnovation.1. IntroductionInnovation "is an idea, practice, or object that is perceived as new by an individual, [even if it isnot] objectively new as measured by the lapse of time since its first use or discovery."1 To gain asense of how innovation is occurring in current engineering education environments in thiscountry, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (hereafter referred to as