Conference Session

Designing Opportunities for Youth Engagement in STEM

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Mary Anna LaFratta, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Lane Graves Perry III, Western Carolina University

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Community Engagement Division

exercise at hand. And a third example, the clients appreciate everyonewearing name tags before they know them well. The team believes that the Touch Board project,the interdisciplinary collaboration in a service learning project, and the general understanding ofhow to work with others, can be transferred elsewhere.Conclusions and Next StepsThe engineering course in this collaboration is the first one to be designated as a service-learningcourse (SLC) within the College. It is novel to carry out a service-learning project betweenEngineering and ART classes. The service-learning project described in this paper is ongoing inspring 2019 after careful preparations and planning. The authors met with the communitypartners in summer 2018, solicited more

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Engineers and Communities: Critical Reflections of Challenges, Opportunities, and Practices of Engaging Each Other

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Callie J. Miller, James Madison University; Jason Forsyth, James Madison University; Shraddha Joshi, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

SolidWorks).As the course progresses, the students must transition from being assigned weekly deliverableswhich walk the students through the design project to being able to manage large assignmentsthat require longer term planning. Team size from 3 to 4 in the Fall increases to 6 to 8 in theSpring. In the Fall semester, the students are primarily working on gathering the requirementsand developing initial concepts, thus smaller teams of 3 to 4 are sufficient for this semester. Inthe spring semester, however, the students start prototyping, building proof of concepts andultimately fabricating the alpha and beta prototypes, thus the increase in team size in the Spring.This also allows the students to apply project management course work to the

Conference Session

Engaging Community through STEM partnerships

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiyin Lim, Santa Clara University; Sydney Thompson, Santa Clara University; Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University

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Community Engagement Division

. inadvertently promise the community something that can’tProposing Plans be delivered. Propose a single idea. Propose 2-3 options Choosing the project or the design option will give the community more responsibility and

Conference Session

Engineers and Communities: Critical Reflections of Challenges, Opportunities, and Practices of Engaging Each Other

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Kaleb Eldridge, Heart to Honduras; Patrick John Sours, Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division

. Through a3-year process, the community works to restore internal and external broken relationships anduses the resulting unity as a foundation for effective collaboration with a broad array of partners.Second, we introduced plans for 1-2 graduate students to serve with the NGO in an immersivein-country community development experience during spring, the primary service-learningsemester. These persons have considerable presence in the communities during this period andkeep close contact with the university teams remotely working on community developmentinitiatives. This allows engagement in community discussions and feedback from direct sourcesto be incorporated, such that initiatives are increasingly collaborative and community-centric.Third, we

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Wilck, College of William & Mary; Paul C. Lynch, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Engineering Economy

studentsindicating that they are much more comfortable knowing how to plan for their Social Securityretirement decision and how to advise others (e.g., parents, friends) on what the best economicaldecision is for them. While we do not know which student comments came from engineers ornon-engineers, due to the number of positive comments it was a welcome project topic across-the-board.The academic motivation for the case study included Ted Eschenbach and Neal Lewis’s paperson the subject. The most recent paper showed that when to collect social security had smalldifferences in NPV but large differences in risk (i.e., standard deviation). By completing Parts 1-3 of the project, the students reproduced many of the calculations of that paper and certainlycame

Conference Session

The Best of First Year Programs: Best Paper Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

Search:Born out of the shortage of qualified engineers in the U.S. (and around the world), research onengineering education has increased over the past decade and were highlighted in key NationalReports1-2. And while prior studies have focused on why students go into engineering initially3,there has been recognition that selecting an engineering major has not always been based onsignificant understanding of the profession4. It was recognized that an engineering educationalapproach based on a capstone design project offered tangible understanding of the field to studentsbut not until it was too late to reasonably change their intended plan of study, a study by Marinand Associates assessed the most important elements including student preparation

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

-secondarylevel. They are usually three-year diploma program under the supervision of respective stateboard of technical education. These programs are kept outside the purview of university system.Often they are called Licentiate in Civil Engineering (LCE) or Licentiate in MechanicalEngineering (LME) or licentiate in other disciplines of engineering. A diploma course inengineering involves classes on fundamental engineering concepts. It is a professional course,planned in such a way that students may still take up jobs in the field of engineering once theyearn their diplomas. It can allow them to transfer into the second year of the B.Tech. or B.E.course. This, in effect, means the student may not have to take the eleventh and twelfth classexams. So

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Focusing on Student Success

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Nazanin Naderi, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

studying and time spent working on academic performance but focused specifically on theinteraction of motivation and ability with study time. They found that non-ability variables likemotivation and study time significantly interact with the ability to influence academicperformance. According to their findings, they argue that the amount of time spent studying or atwork had no direct influence on academic performance. Van der Meer, Jansen, & Torenbeek(2010) examine the issue within the context of first-year experience in higher education. Theyfound that a large proportion of students had realistic expectations about having to plan theirwork independently and having to spend significant time during the week on self-study. Yet,they found that

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Hung, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Daniel Weinman, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

drawings with the assistanceof the AR models. This paper discusses the development of the models, how the models areintergraded in the class, how the new teaching method is assessed, and the future plans of theproject. This paper also discusses the development of micro credentials such as micro certificatesor digital badges in Computer Aided Design (CAD).Development of augmented reality modelsAugmented reality is a new technology that has quickly become popular in the entertainmentindustry. For example, the augmented reality game “Pokémon Go” successfully demonstratedthe utilization of the technology in the game industry. The result of this application has beenremarkable. Additionally, augmented reality is widely used in educational research. Kim

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

them by the university. The impressive projects thatwere completed by students show their understanding and the test scores prove that they were ableto learn a great deal about industrial robots. The goals for the initial assessment that was conductedto show that the robotics concentration is beneficial have been met. Student enrollment in the nextcourse is relatively high and this is only expected to increase as other students hear about thesuccess from the previous course offerings. The high ratings from the students show that there isdefinitely a demand for a robotics concentration and that the university should move forward withthis plan. In conclusion, the demand for robots is increasing, therefore enhancing college oftechnology and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahdi Norouzi, Grand Valley State University; Janice S. Pawloski, Grand Valley State University; Huihui Qi, Grand Valley State University; Farid Jafari, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Conference & Exposition.5. Batstone, D. J. (2013). Teaching uncertainty propagation as a core component in process engineering statistics. Education for Chemical Engineers, 8, 132-139.6. Figliola, R. S., & Beasley, D. (2015). Theory and design for mechanical measurements. John Wiley & Sons.7. Kline, S. J. (1953). Describing uncertainty in single sample experiments. Mech. Engineering, 75, 3-8.8. Bevington, P. R., & Robinson, D. K. (1969). Data Reduction and Error Analysis for the Physical Sciences., McGraw-Hill, New York.9. Moffat, R. J. (1985). Using uncertainty analysis in the planning of an experiment. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 107(2), 173-178.10. Al-Jobeh, Z., & Schueler, J. E., & Seeley, G. R. (1996

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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Diversity

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International

made.IntroductionSustainability is, as stated in the United Nations Report on the World Commission onEnvironment and Development [1], the consideration of impacts to and preservation of theeconomy, the environment, and social equity (often referred to as “the three ‘E’s” ofsustainability) in the execution of any plan or project. Its growth as a field of study and as astandard of practice is understandable in light of concerns about dwindling resources, populationand developmental growth, and environmental sensitivity based on global warming and othernatural phenomena. Engineering in general, and civil and construction engineering in particular,is a field uniquely well-equipped to tackle the issues of incorporating sustainability into projectexecution. Indeed, the study

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nithil Kumar Bollock, Saint Louis University; Matthew Patrick O'Brien; Yan Gai, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Stephen M. Belt, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

on encrypted devices and de-identified with a discreet participant code to maintain confidentiality.Experimental Design and Materials Data collection methods included EEG signals, AATD flight data, observations, videorecordings, surveys, and unstructured interviews. A pre-survey was given to the participantsprior to the flight-simulation sessions. The pre-survey included 21 questions related to flight andtraining hours, certifications, AATD experience, learning beliefs, etc. Participants were asked toperform the designated circuit twice in each session, with the first terminating with a missedapproach (Figure 2). The flight plan developed and used in this effort included: takeoff, enroute,arrival, approach, missed approach, enroute-2

Conference Session

CEED Technical Session II: Developing Research and Design Skills Through Experiential Learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rylan C. Chong, Chaminade University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

national, social, and economicsecurity [4]. Adding to this growing cyber threats is a shortage of cybersecurity researchers andworkforce talent [5]–[7]. This talent shortfall is increasing as the scope of society’s cybersecurityneeds continue to expand. To close the gap, several authors [8]–[13] have recommended aneffort to grow the number of people in cybersecurity who have competencies in research. Thisfocus would result in a workforce able to identify and define problems, think critically to connectproblems with solutions, develop projects and related plans, collect and analyze data, drawconclusions, communicate effectively, and work well in teams.This study investigates the role of active team-based learning as a means of developing thisneeded

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

resources, creating a profile, and registering student teams. Example successful Project Proposals are detailed, and students are asked to complete a resource checklist and then send all proposals to iFixit. 2) Milestone 1: Provides resources for the creation of a Troubleshooting wiki for each device, with planned repair guides linked under appropriate sections. Troubleshooting wikis provide general device information, and require students to research known common repairs as well as anticipate repairs that are likely to be needed due to the normal wear of moving parts and device design choices. 3) Milestone 2: Provides tips for the creation of a Device page that will house all device- related information

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Design in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

the way, was beneficial and did not hinder flexibility." "The problems that we had to answer we very open ended. There were few Open-endedness rules that would others be constraints to creativity, so I felt free to use the knowledge I had." "The aspects of this course that give me control over it are the singular deadlines for assignments. Because there is only one deadline for us to worry Choice of pacing about, we can plan out the work we need to do at the pace that

Conference Session

Technical Session 5: Topics related to Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, Ohio State University; Nicholas Rees Sattele, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

study the grades more in depth. While the overall gradedistribution was not impacted, a future study plans to look at rubric level detail for eachassignment and exam question to see if there are any differences within specific learningobjectives that are being assessed. Additionally, course improvements as to how zyBooks isimplemented into the course will be made and assessed.References 1. Öhrn, M.A.K., van Oostrom, J.H., and van Meurs, W.L. “A comparison of Traditional Textbook and Interactive Computer Learning of Neuromuscular Block” International Anesthesia Research Society, 84: 657-661, 1997 2. Edgcomb, A.D., Vahid, F., “Effectiveness of Online Textbooks vs. Interactive web- Native Content” ASEE Conference &

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First-Year Programs: Professional Skill Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Laura Kasson Fiss, Michigan Technological University; Karla Saari Kitalong, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

competencies for engineers, communication was in the top three responses(after planning & time management and problem solving) [2]. Yet communication remains one of theskills engineering students struggle with the most, often failing “to appreciate that written words, notjust calculations, express engineering content” [2]. Engineers often confuse equations and accuratetechnical content with good communication.The importance of communication as a skill is recognized by ABET, and is included in their program asCriteria 3, Student Outcomes 3, “ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences” [3].ABET accredited programs are required to assess program outcomes. During this assessment, programsfocus on final student capabilities

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

capstone senior design course at UD.Working on a design team that has two members from Shanghai, for example, is different fromany other planned international program. It challenges students in many of the same ways thatthey will be challenged upon entering today’s workforce. Perhaps one the best aspects of this isthat it is not an activity that is presented as “now we’re going to do something international.”Instead, it is simply the reality that to be successful on a technical project, and earn the desiredgrade, they will have to navigate working on a team that is international.Basic Description of ArrangementThe University of Dayton and Shanghai Normal University are partners in a unique articulationagreement for the Bachelor of Science in

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

lab. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, AC 2010-2146, 2010.5 E. Matsumoto, J. R. Johnston, E. Dammel, and S.K. Ramesh. A simple beam test: Motivation high school teachers to develop pre-engineering curricula. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2001.6 David E. Coleman and Douglas C. Montgomery. A systematic approach to planning for a designed industrial exper- iment. Technometrics, February 1993, Vol. 35. No. 1, 1993.7 William S. Noble. 10 simple rules for writing a response to reviewers. https://peerj.com/benefits/academic-rebuttal- letters/, n.d. Retrieved 01 October, 2018.Appendix: Peer Review Questions, Sample Templates IA. Introduction Section/ Objectives a

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Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Samantha Schauer, Boise State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

through social media platforms, Happy Hours are not a one-on-oneinteraction between a faculty member and a student, but rather they can hold the entire classroomin their virtual space. This form of virtual office hours is also held regularly twice a week, ratherthan as a form of test prep, such as those held by Patrick Lowenthal. Happy Hours are also a mixof pre-planned problems and student guided questions. Prior to the Happy Hour, the instructorsends out a set of problems to all students in the course so that students can view and startworking on the problems before the meeting. At the start of each session, however, students aregiven an opportunity to bring up any questions that they have regarding the course. After that,students are free to

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University; Humberto Reinoso, Mercer University

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Architectural Engineering

loads. However, the methodology was applied in 6 different modules thatcovered trusses and frames, continuous beams, buckling in columns, in-plan, and out-of-plane wallbehaviors, long-span systems, and shells. The exercises were introduced over 2 weeks. Data collectedwere used to reflect on the introduction of educational tools into an otherwise conventionalmathematical class. The tools introduced can be divided into two categories: 1) simulation software forreal-time simulation and 2) small-scale models for physical demonstrators. The first category was usedto help students to comprehend dissimilarities between didactical problems and real-world applicationsby visualizing and experiencing structural behaviors in a virtual environment. The

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

[1-8], but also widely viewed as deficient [9]. The National Academy ofEngineering (NAE) [4] and National Science Foundation (NSF) [10] have devoted resources andattention to improving the ethics education of students. This includes both microethics, orindividual responsibilities, and macroethics, addressing the “role of engineers in societalimplications about technology” and the broader societal and environmental responsibilities of theprofession [11].Although accreditation requires some degree of ESI education [7,8], the precise nature is notconstrained and seems to be largely at the discretion of individual programs and their faculty.Lattuca and Stark’s Academic Plan Model [12] describes faculty teaching choices. It is similar toother

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis J. Everett, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

proposed face to face faculty development component contained the following information: 1. Levels of Learning 2. Course Design. 3. Course Management. 4. Good Teaching. 5. New Teacher Forum. 6. Mini Learning Workshop. 7. Basics of educational research: a. Finding your hypothesis. b. Designing your experiment. c. Selecting your evaluation process. d. IRB and protection of subjects. e. Carrying out your plans. f. Homework: Identify an educational research topic.8. Activity: Discussion of Homework. Think Pair and Share to tune hypothesis, Large Group Discussion to identify potential next steps.9. How to engage students.10. Basics of accreditation. a. Accreditation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University; Fang Tang, Cal Poly Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

for many of us, this program was much moreinfluential than we thought it would be,” 3) “Through the tours, I became more interested inpursuing a research-oriented job,” 4) “They [my plans] did change. I want to go to grad school ina field related to UAVs,” 5) “I massively improved my coding knowledge, as well as learned theability to solve problems without relying on any advisor help,” 6) “Working with others taught mehow to work with and bring out people's strengths to apply,” 7) “This program allowed me to learna lot more about the complexity of real-world problems currently being worked on using UAVs.It also allowed me to see the real applications of the theory being taught to us,” and 8) “The bestwas flight testing. The tours were nice as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Tikyna Dandridge, Purdue University; Donovan Colquitt, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

of this program, NSF funded our multi-partner project to expand and strengthen the experience, conduct research on the impact of theprogram, and conduct research on how such outreach programs might grow in sustainablemanners. Two objectives guide the research aspect of this project: 1. Evaluate SEEK’s success at influencing STEM-related academic and career identity, conceptual knowledge, and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. 2. Generate evidence and a greater understanding of organizational contextual factors that operate to enhance, moderate, or constrain SEEK’s impact from site to site.Data Collection ApproachesIn previous publications we described our initial plans for data collection [12], [13]. This posterpresents

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenie R. Moses

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Computers in Education

states,” Educational Technology, vol. 47, pp. 19-22, 2007.[29] K. R. Koedinger and J. R. Anderson, J.R., “Reifying implicit planning in geometry: Guidelines formodel-based intelligent tutoring system design,” In Computers as Cognitive Tools, Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum,1993.[30] K. Moses, “Examining the Effects of Using a Mobile Digital Assistive Tutor for Circuit Analysis onStudents’ Academic Achievement, Problem-Solving and Self-Efficacy,” PhD Thesis, Northern IllinoisUniversity, 2019.[31] D. K. May, “Mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety questionnaire,” PhD Thesis, University of Georgia,2009.[32] S. Glynn and D. K. May, “A Mathematics Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for College Students,”University of Georgia.[33] A. Bandura, G. V. Caprara et al

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael F. Insana, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Gabriel R. Burks, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

design skills and mentoring and guiding student teams through the capstone design and a translational course following capstone design. In her Director role, she works closely with the departmental leadership to manage the undergraduate program including: developing course offering plan, chairing the undergrad- uate curriculum committee, reviewing and approving course articulations for study abroad, serving as Chief Advisor, and representing the department at the college level meetings. She is also engaged with college recruiting and outreach; she coordinates three summer experiences for high school students visit- ing Bioengineering and co-coordinates a weeklong Bioengineering summer camp. She has worked with the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua M. Cruz, Texas Tech University; Noa Bruhis, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Suren Jayasuriya, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

program, 40% of the population is comprised of women, a stark contrast to thesmall percentage of women represented in more traditional engineering programs. We felt thatinterviewing a proportionally larger number of women in a context different than traditionalengineering programs might provide insight into their construction, understanding, and valuingof knowledge(s). We acknowledge that this might risk having the male student having tokenrepresentation, and a follow-up study and analysis plans to address this gender imbalance.Data Collection: Participants were recruited from the AME capstone course and were chosenbecause the course is only taken by students approaching graduation; we felt that these studentshad ample experience with the program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle Nelson Evans, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Chelsey S. Simmons, University of Florida; Renee Natalie Simmons

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

], [12] and the “checklist of questions for designing asurvey study plan” [15](p. 148), daily surveys were constructed in which participants were asked to reportthe following information about that day’s experience in the lab: (1) Activity log asking each teacher to describe the work they did that day in the lab, how engaged they were and how confident they felt in that work. GA’s were asked to report the work and engagement level of the teacher pair, and to report how satisfied they were with the work of the teachers that day. (2) Interaction Log asking each person to select from a list of all people in their laboratory, with whom they spoke about the work of the RET or lab, and approximate number of times they