Conference Session

Student Success in ET

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibarre Araojo, Wayne State University; Mohsen Ayoobi, Wayne State University; David Merolla, Wayne State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

implementing practicalmeasures to support students are not separate initiatives, but two sides of the same coin. Thisinsight urges research studies to consider a panoramic view of the interconnectedness of identitydevelopment and academic performance, thereby presenting a cohesive tapestry of theseindividual threads [24]. The following research questions are offered by this work to foster morecomprehensive investigations in this field: • To what extent do interventions (academic, social, personal, professional, etc.) impact the academic performance and persistence of ET transfer students, and • how do these interventions interact with the shaping of their engineering identity during their first year of transfer?Reflecting back to the heart of

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson; Mason Henry, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

opportunities to develop them through hands-on tasks and mentorshipfrom their upperclassmen peers. We intentionally mix under and upper-class students in teams tofoster a collaborative learning environment.The advanced-level course builds upon the foundational concepts of the previous course andincludes additional learning objectives. As students progress to this level, we anticipate a moresignificant engagement level, reflected in the increased credit requirement from one to two.Students at this level also have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, either as a projectleader or team leader. Those who choose to do so must take the course for three credits.The instructors assign student leadership roles based on their interests, abilities, and

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

learning, 5. providing mentorship, not supervising, as students choose objectives, methods, and testing and assessment process of their project, 6. enabling students to reflect on what they learned from their projects and how these projects relate to the real world through survey and open discussions, 7. having consistent follow-up through scaffolded PBL assignments, as well as providing formative feedback for improvement, and 8. making project prepared and presented for external audience to motivate student accomplishment [16].Although PBL activities have been employed in courses to help students quickly learn newconcepts as well as prepare students with skills such as leadership, team building, ethical

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 27

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

criterion validity is whether academic motivation predicts GPA (whereacademic motivation FA results are compared to GPA). Content validity is a question of howrepresentative the individual items in an instrument reflect the whole construct of interest. Forexample, an instrument to assess motivation may include items regarding interest, success,and usefulness (i.e., motivation would likely increase if one is interested in, experiencessuccess with, and finds the learning helpful material). Suppose the instrument also containeditems unlikely to be associated with the construct of interest, such as including items inquiringabout socioeconomic status and intelligence on an instrument designed to assess motivation.In that case, we might find that those

Conference Session

Student Success in ET

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Dietz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jordan C Bullington-Miller

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

States. In total, we will invite 500 studentsto complete the survey from various colleges and universities. By extending the invitation toparticipate across institutions of varying sizes, we are effectively strengthening the breadth anddepth of our findings.The 28-question survey seeks to understand the decision-making process that led students topursue the engineering technology program of study and their intended plans for the future uponcompletion of the degree. Questions also ask students to consider their degree of preparedness toenter the engineering technology program and their confidence that they will ultimately succeedin completing the degree. Additional questions ask students to reflect on how they handleacademic challenges, and to

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Eduardo Abril; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

defining the problem, while employing a systematicapproach with diverse tactics and heuristics to navigate complexities. Constantly monitoring andreflecting on their progress, they prioritize accuracy over speed, valuing the right solution over ahasty one. They excel in jotting down ideas and creating visual aids like charts and figures,ensuring an organized problem-solving journey. Flexibility is another hallmark, allowing them toconsider various perspectives and keep options open for innovative solutions. Their systematic,reflective, and adaptable approach makes them invaluable assets in any problem-solving endeavor[28]. Which means every engineer has or develops that skill. In fact, during their studies it isfundamental for the students

Conference Session

Charting Inclusivity: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Technology in Engineering and Computing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clay Walker, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

playing field for the production of texts in standard English. The power of GenAIas a writing tool is based on its large training data set; however, that apparent diversity belies theprimacy of language practices from younger, white, more affluent users in the training data(Bender et al. 2022). GenAI programs like ChatGPT utilize machine learning, organizinglanguage into tokens, representing units of meaning, often phrases, each assigned vectors tocharacterize relationships between tokens. Trained on vast text data, initially supervised byhumans, then refined through a reward model, these systems predict the likelihood of tokens in atext stream. Despite their capabilities, they predominantly reflect white mainstream AmericanEnglish, with limited

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Ball, University of Waterloo; Rachel Figueiredo, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

growth.The collaborations with the Engineering Wellness Coordinators reflect the value of saying yes tonon-traditional opportunities that arise. Liaison librarian work involves significant sustainedefforts to incrementally build in-roads with academic departments, with varying degrees ofsuccess dependent on the receptiveness and capacity of campus colleagues. When traditionalclassroom settings for Library instruction are not readily available, it can be very rewarding toexplore lateral pathways through alternative networks. It can be difficult to establish and build arelationship with instructors who may be reluctant towards integrating information literacy skillsinto their curriculum. In contrast, the campus colleagues working to support those

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Lisa Lao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; LAY POH TAN

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Diversity

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Materials Division (MATS)

Employers Students 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 Very well prepared Well prepared Fairly prepared Somewhat prepared Not at all prepared Don't know/unsureFigure 1. Overall sentiment about the preparedness of Materials Engineering graduates in theMaterials Science and Engineering industryThe stakeholders were further asked to reflect on the relevance of key knowledge and skillsobtained from Materials Engineering degree (i) when applying for jobs and (ii) in relation tothe actual duties performed in their roles. a. Relevance of key knowledge and skills obtained

Conference Session

Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E Cate, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette, Oregon State University; Ean H Ng, Oregon State University; Stella Collier, Oregon State University; Christina Bianca Southwick, Oregon State University; Carly Hudson

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

also experienced by students in the class. The authors found that a simple,extended pause after asking a question can be a wonderful place to start promoting studentengagement. Usually (eventually) someone spoke up to start a dialogue when the silence wasallowed to linger. Active learning strategies are the next step, shown to increase studentengagement and knowledge retention [28] active or cooperative learning strategies consist ofpauses and time for students to reflect on and further absorb course content. These methods arevaried by discipline and take many forms, but the result is a delineation from traditional lectures[29] to combat fatigue experienced by both students and educators [19].Building positive student-centered learning

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brigid McCormack, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

student groups receiving funding from the student activitiesbudget that they must take attendance at all events. This attendance is taken through a phone appclub leaders have to scan or check in attendees to events. The authors accessed this data from theuniversity repository for team meetings for the academic years of 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and thefall of 2023 in which the observations of the team took place.ResultsThe authors decided to break the results into three subcategories of belonging, identity andinteractions which impact the participation of women and minority students within theengineering design and build team. The subcategories reflect three key areas which wereobserved over the study during in person observation and review of field

Conference Session

Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

conducted theinterviews. The first author’s experience created a bias that undoubtedly informed their responseto the participants and motivated the probing questions they offered. The first author engaged inself reflection in the attempt to recognize their assumptions between interviews. They are stillworking to identify their implicit biases. The first author provides an in-depth consideration oftheir current and historical understanding of their positionality on their websitedcbeardmore.com.The second author (she/her/hers) has experienced dis/ability through close family members’challenges with depression, cancer, anxiety, ADHD, and hearing loss. She has also workedclosely with students facing an array of dis/abling conditions and non-normative

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; Norman C. Tien, University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

havegraduated and pursued distinct paths. Student A is now pursuing a Ph.D. in robotics, and StudentB is now the CEO of a tech startup in AI. The interviews aimed to explore the lasting impact ofthe Inno Wing on their development. When reflecting on the impact of the center during theirstudies, both students emphasized its role as a unique infrastructure supporting students'innovations and prototyping. Student A articulated, “It supports students' engineeringexplorations and crazy ideas. We put our theoretical innovations of robotic fish design intoimplementations here…,”.Regarding the perceived value of the Inno Wing, both students referred to it as a hub whereengineering enthusiasts, great ideas, and achievements converge, creating a stimulating

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7 - Multi-URM Perspectives

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janne Mishanne Hall, Morgan State University; Temberlenn Donald Ashton Hall, Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

bondswith the community at an early age.Role models and their representationsThe feeling of isolation, balancing an engineering career with family life, academicdissatisfaction, and lack of minority role models on campuses can reduce representation. Thereis a need for equitable access of students to role models of similar gender and race. Most femalesindicated that encouragement and validation from someone like them can help build theirengineering confidence and level of self-efficacy. College administrators should seek diversefaculty to reflect the student body and to encourage/motivate an increase in femalerepresentation.Quality Teachers with engineering knowledgeThe participating students emphasized the need for early exposure to engineering via

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D., University of California, Merced; Melissa Almeida, University of California, Merced; Comlan de Souza, California State University, Fresno; Keith Collins Thompson, University of California Merced; Khang Tran, California State University, Fresno; Yue Lei, University of California, Merced; Erica M Rutter, University of California, Merced; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Maribel Viveros, University of California Merced; Bianca Estella Salazar, University of California, Merced; Changho Kim, University of California, Merced

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

, synthesis, reflection, and evaluation of thematerial being taught [38]. This approach includes a range of teaching methods such as briefreflective writing assignments, think-pair-share activities, flipped classroom models, inquiry-based learning, and cooperative learning strategies. These methods not only enhance students'engagement and personal commitment to their studies but also improve motivation, enjoyment,depth of learning, critical thinking abilities, as well as retention rates and academic performancein classroom settings. Classrooms that offer students the chance to engage in mathematicalInterest & Engagement Tactics for Success 5exploration, communication, and collaborative

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalia Villanueva Rosales, The University of Texas at El Paso; Ann C. Gates, The University of Texas at El Paso; Lani Nicole Godenzi, The University of Texas at El Paso; Francisco Osuna, The University of Texas at El Paso; Angel U. Ortega, The University of Texas at El Paso; Veronica A. Carrillo, The University of Texas at El Paso

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Keating, Jessica Rivera, Louie Rodriguez, Deana Pennington, Elsa Villa,John Wiebe, Lucina Zarate. The authors would also like to thank the reviewers who contributedto improving the paper's quality.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2122607 Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] A. S. Bryk, “2014 AERA Distinguished Lecture: Accelerating How We Learn to Improve,” Educational Researcher, vol. 44, no. 9, pp. 467–477, 2015, doi: 10.3102/0013189X15621543.[2] A. Kezar, “Higher Education Change and Social Networks: A Review of

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Nair Stem prof., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

analysis of the and reflectively expected results with the theoretical model and the experimental results obtained.In the laboratory classes, the students were divided into teams of three or four members.Each team was provided with a spring and one type of an elastic bands (each one can beassociated with a specific color): a) The minimum resistance – yellow one; b) Low-intermediate resistance - blue one; c) Upper-intermediate resistance - red one; and d) Themaximum resistance – black one. Both materials were characterized for an interval rangingfrom 0 to 40 cm with a 2.0 cm step. Then the characteristic curves (force as function ofelongation) were obtained and the data was analyzed using

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Habig, Purdue University ; Caroline K. Marete, Purdue University ; Debra Henneberry, Purdue University ; Cheng Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

, also influential in this process is the presence of a mentor or rolemodel. Previous studies of undergraduate females suggest the greatest need for role models is forthose students pursuing a nontraditional career [16]. This outlook is reflected in several aviationstudies that address both recruitment and retention of female pilots. A lack of a visible femalerole model was cited as one of the top barriers to outreach [17] [18]. Females in aviation maintenance also experience this challenge. One study found that thetop three barriers preventing women from pursuing a career in aviation maintenance are theabsence of role models, mentors, and personal contacts [20]. Further, a study that investigated, inpart, the appropriateness of aviation

Conference Session

Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

much-needed environments to foster success.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardNumber #REDACTED. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References[1] X. Wang, “Upward Transfer in STEM Fields of Study: A New Conceptual Framework and Survey Instrument for Institutional Research,” New Dir. Institutional Res., vol. 2016, no. 170, pp. 49–60, Dec. 2016, doi: 10.1002/ir.20184.[2] Sansing-Helton, Coover, and Benton Jr, “Increasing STEM Transfer Readiness Among Underrepresented Minoritized Two-Year College Students

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paul Fernandez, Utah Valley University; Walker Eads, Utah Valley University; Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Abolfazl Amin, Utah Valley University; Abdennour C. Seibi, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

we learned about in theundergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum such as Materials Science and Engineering.An example is provided where we have attempted to reflect on the experimental data that iscollected based on fundamentals of mechanical property behavior that we learned about in thatcourse. This research work presents unique challenges we have faced in getting involved andperforming the assigned work. This paper can be used as a platform for other institutions withsimilar populations on practices and instruction that can get non-traditional students involved inimpactful research and in the process gain invaluable knowledge and a meaningfulundergraduate experience.IntroductionUVU is an open-admissions public teaching institution

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin A. Bartlett, University of Kentucky; William Davis Ferriell, University of Kentucky; Jonathan Mills, University of Kentucky

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

work that they could include in their design portfolio, whichwas not a concern voiced during iteration 2. Of course, many of these differences in attitudescould be due to reasons unrelated to the course structure and delivery, such as the personalities ofthe students.The biomedical engineering students’ attitudes, captured only from iteration 2, were generallyvery positive, with most of the negative opinions isolated to the two groups who were pairedwith the weakest performers from the product design class. The results overall suggested that thecollaboration was a more positive experience for the biomedical engineering students than theproduct design students. This is reflected in the responses to the final question about whetherthey would

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Prashant Rajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sadia Nawaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Luo, Purdue University; Jea H. Choi, Purdue University; Ji Hyun Yu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

, representative of the emerging field ofresearch in engineering education. Second, we present a case study based on a data samplecollected through our keyword-based search process to explain the dynamics associated with theemergence of research collaboration within the domain of engineering education. The case studycomprises a longitudinal (time series) analysis of co-authorship data from the bibliographicrecords for the Frontiers in Education (FIE) conference. Our analysis explains the FIE in terms ofa self-organizing network, which operates in accordance with an internal dynamic of preferentialattachment that is reflected in the actions of individual authors.The Network Perspective

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A Nason, Oregon State University; Bill J. Brooks, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

other hand, they report that innovative instruction can lead toimprovements in student beliefs. A project based design (graphic, industrial, interiorphotographic and fashion) curriculum, and a business curriculum promoting self reflection bothresulted in statistically significant increases in deep approach scores as measured by the SPQ.Although conventional lecture-based educational practices tend to reinforce more naive beliefs,innovative instruction can develop more expert-like beliefs, which in turn can promote learning.Over the last four years, the WISE Learning Tool has become an increasingly integralcomponent of the Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) curriculum atOSU, and has been integrated into the three courses

Conference Session

FPD I: Attacking the Problems of Retention in the First Year

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic, University of Texas, Arlington; Beth R. Isbell, University of Texas at Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington; Vu V. Pham, University of Texas at Arlington

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First-Year Programs

engineering, the non-FIG student population data yielded amoderately positive correlation between SAT Math scores and GPA, while FIG data showed anegative correlation, indicating that average first year cumulative grade point averages decreasedwith increased SAT Math scores. The FORCES cohort showed a strong negative correlationbetween the two variables.Assessment of the FORCES program performance in many cases supported or further informedthe retention and performance data analyses. Members of the cohort consistently identified theFIG component as a strength, and the data reflect that FIG participants in general were retainedat higher rates and performed better than non-FIG participants. Evaluation of elements relativeto calculus readiness and

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge E. Bohorquez, University of Miami; Ozcan Ozdamar, University of Miami; Jonathon Anthony Toft-Nielsen, University of Miami

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Biomedical

was related to exams andhomework: students felt the instructor did not provided enough homework and feedback duringthe semester. We think these comments reflect the fact that practice exercises and homeworkload were heavily shifted to the laboratory session, while the main exams (midterm and finalexam) were given in the lecture section. It seems that the communication between the lecture andlaboratory did not work as well as expected (see comments in the table). While the content andpace of the laboratory session was influenced by the lecture session, there was no feedback in theother direction, with the lab influencing the lecture. Allowing for two ways flow of informationbetween lab and lecture, and having both session adapt to each other

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: What Works to Retain Students in Chemical Engineering Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda M. Portis, Michigan State University; Eldred H. Chimowitz, University of Rochester; Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Keith L. Levien, Oregon State University; Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Condit, University of Rochester ; Stephen Lindeman

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Chemical Engineering

Page 22.1315.10have been carefully chosen to reflect the University of Rochester Energy Initiative. Eachtopic is taught by a different faculty member which means that the course is fast-pacedand students have the opportunity to meet many of the department faculty early in theirstay at the university. This often leads to further opportunities for students to pursueinternships with faculty as early as the summer following the freshmen year.The course has been a success. It now draws more than half of its students from outsidethe department, many coming from social science and humanities disciplines and iswidely considered to be one of the most successful courses in the freshmancurriculum. Enrollment and retention of undergraduate students in

Conference Session

Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Reese, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy; Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy, West Point

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Civil Engineering

reflect on their experiencesand have practiced doing this many times. The feedback is generated anonymously through adatabase with the students filling out the surveys at the end of the semester. The instructors maynot access the results of the surveys until the system is closed to input and the grades arefinalized. The instructors do not have access to the names associated with the feedback at anypoint. The students involved in the distance-learning program do not typically have theopportunity to fill out the survey. For those students, the experimental group, the survey wassent to them manually, completed by the cadets, and compiled. The names and associated resultswere not released to the instructor. The grades and results of the course-end

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Ellie H. Fini, North Carolina A&T State University; Mahour Mellat Parast, University of North Carolina, Pembroke; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Civil Engineering

, working together on the project improves students’teamwork skills. This suggests that PBL is an effective method which enables students to relatecourse materials to practice while improving their level of understanding about the subjectmatter.AcknowledgmentsThe materials in this paper are partially based upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation (grant numbers 0928213, 0442531, 0736997, and 0623351) and the Laboratory forInnovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE). Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation and LITEE

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; David K. Thaemert P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Roger Lindgren, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

of the presentations. Groups will present during the third week of the term with the Public Policy (Dr. St.Clair) and Management (Dr. Riley) groups presenting on October 13 and the Business (Dr. Lindgren) and Leadership (Prof. Thaemert) groups presenting on October 15. Any number of group members may participate in the presentation. Five minutes will be allowed for questions. Short quizzes on the topic will immediately follow each presentation and will be taken by everyone in the class. Each individual will submit a brief narrative of your work: who you contacted, resources you referenced, how long you spent on tasks. This is similar to the time accounting one would do at a consulting firm. Your grade on this project will reflect

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

places where the EPICS course has appeared is in careers exploration courses. Thesekinds of experiences allow students to explore different “jobs” as they rotate different roles onthe teams. Appropriate reflections can build on the experience to give students a deepunderstanding of opportunities for careers, casting the careers in the context of needs in theirown communities.Partnerships with EPICS High Engineering-based projects require many levels of partnerships from the community,government and private sectors. In the community, long term partnerships are needed betweenschools and community organizations. The EPICS Program has demonstrated the need andvalue of long-term community partnerships. First, in the quality of work that is