Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prateek Shekhar, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Communication Engineering from India.Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan Aileen is faculty in Engineering Education and Biomedical Engineering. Previously, Aileen was the Associate Director for Academics in the Center for Entrepreneurship and was responsible for building the Program in Entrepreneurship for UM undergraduates, co-developing the masters level entrepreneur- ship program, and launching the biomedical engineering graduate design program. Aileen has received a number of awards for her teaching, including the Thomas M. Sawyer, Jr. Teaching Award, the UM ASEE Outstanding Professor Award and the Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award. Prior to joining the University of Michigan faculty, she worked in the

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

Elizabeth Gross; Diane Peters

everyone on the team. When asked whether the practice of engineering was whatthey envisioned that it would be, many said that the amount of teamwork involved was differentthan they expected. Undergraduate experiences made them believe that they alone would workon a process or project, but they said that the practice is much more interdependent than theyexpected.DiscussionThe statistically significant areas where returners had higher levels of self-efficacy (Synthesizeinformation to reach conclusions that are supported by data and needs; Identify the safetyconcerns that pertain to a project that you are working on; Analyze the tradeoffs betweenalternative design approaches and select the one that is best for your project) all imply theapplication

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C Pappas, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

for accessibility, and engineering design education.Dr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is an Associate Professor and founding faculty member in the School of Engineering, which is graduating its inaugural class May 2012, at James Madison University. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in engineering science and mechanics, an M.S. in engineering mechanics, and a Ph.D. in biomedical en- gineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service (NSF EFELTS project), understanding engineering students through the lens of identity theory (NSF BRIGE grant), advancing problem

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Community Engagement Division

materials science and engineering from Stanford University (1991 and 1987) and her B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering from the Michigan Technological University (1985).Dr. Lizabeth T Schlemer P.E., California Polytechnic State University Page 24.1037.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Relational versus transactional community engagement: An experience of the benefits and costsAbstractLearning through community engagement (CE) is widely considered a high-impact practice withthe potential benefit of accelerated cognitive development, deeper

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Student

pedagogicaltheories into practice through the development of a new online engineering course. As a second-semester student in an engineering education doctoral program I was given the opportunity todevelop a new graduate-level course for an online Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) program.Concurrently, I was enrolled in an Engineering Education course, Content, Assessment, andPedagogy: An Integrated Engineering Design Approach (CAP) and a Curriculum and Instructioncourse, Advanced Issues in Distance Education (AIDE). This combination of coursework andemployment provided an ideal opportunity to immediately apply course concepts to a real-worldproblem.The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the process of translating theoretical course concepts toa new

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Environmental Engineering Technical Session 4: Environmental Issues and the Impacts of Intersectionality

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; JoAnn Silverstein P.E., University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering, Women in Engineering

learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in en- gineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Prof. JoAnn Silverstein P.E., University of Colorado Boulder JoAnn Silverstein is a Professor in Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering and Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has a BA in Psychology (Stanford University), BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering (University of California, Davis) and is a registered Professional Engineer (Colorado). Her research interests are Water and wastewater treatment process analysis

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and Engineering Design at Penn State University. A graduate of Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering), Dr. Jablokow’s teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineer- ing, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of ASME. Dr. Jablokow is the architect of a unique 4-course mod- ule focused on creativity and problem solving leadership and is currently developing a new methodology for cognition-based design. She is one of three instructors for Penn State’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Creativity, Innovation, and Change, and she is the founding

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

to organize thisvaluable work by characterizing the nature and effects of the landscape of stressors experiencedby doctoral engineering students. In Year 1 of this project [21], we employed a longitudinalmixed methods study design to identify the most common and severe stressors experienced by acohort of students at one institution. Drawing from the results of this study and a review of theliterature on graduate student stressors, we developed the Stressors for Doctoral StudentsQuestionnaire for Engineering (SDSQ-E) and administered it twice, in fall 2022 and in spring2023. The SDSQ-E measures the severity and frequency of stressors including advisor-relatedstressors, class-taking stressors, research or laboratory stressors, campus life and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Hasenwinkel, Syracuse University; Katie Cadwell, Syracuse University; Joan V. Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University; Frederick J. Carranti P.E., Syracuse University; Can Isik, Syracuse University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

enhancingcollaboration between peers and potentially easing the difficulty of the engineering curriculumfor some students. In order to broadly affect change in pedagogical practices, we sought toestablish a formalized faculty development effort. The literature points to a number of bestpractices for institutionalizing faculty development in engineering colleges. Felder et al. outlinedhow to design a faculty development program taking into consideration the structure of theofferings (e.g., workshops vs. seminars vs. learning community), which pedagogical topics toexplore, incentivizing participation by faculty, and assessing the effectiveness of the programwith respect to its impact on faculty participants’ attitudes and practices, and ultimately itsimpact on

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brian Bielenberg, Petroleum Institute

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ASEE International Forum

Paper ID #8328Infusing Engineering Practice into the Core to Meet the Needs of a Knowledge-based EconomyDr. Brian Bielenberg, Petroleum Institute Dr. Brian Bielenberg holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, a Master’s in Materials Science, and a Ph.D. in Education. His research interests revolve around engineering education reform, content and language integrated learning, and academic language and literacy needs in design classrooms. He currently serves as Head of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and Assistant Director of the Arts and Sciences Program at the Petroleum Institute in Abu

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Practices in K-12 Engineering Education Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College; Pamela L.B. Clark, PLB Clark Consulting LLC

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

consists of a series of learner-centered,experiential learning modules that are not only aligned with K12 learning standards, but are alsoin the spirit of ASEE’s mission - promoting excellence in instruction, research, public serviceand practice. Our team of student leaders, along with guidance from faculty mentors and localeducation experts, designed the modules and trained facilitators to present them. The moduleswere presented primarily during an annual three-day summer STEM camp for local elementaryschool students, as well as during one-day campus events. Each of these educational programswas centered on the theme of sustainability.Presented through a case study, our approach to assessment is iterative, in that we havedeveloped new instruments

Conference Session

Teamwork and Student Learning in Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marnie V. Jamieson, University of Alberta; John M. Shaw, University of Alberta

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Design in Engineering Education

approach to learning” (Entwistle, 1992). Theselection and implementation of a peer assessment tool can have a profound impact on studentlearning and development as is the case with the choice of any assessment. Mandatory criteriawere related to practical implementation considerations and the desirability criteria were drivenby our desire to cultivate deeper approaches to learning.The mandatory criteria used for evaluation were: immediate availability, research-based peerand team evaluation components, and a well-developed instructor and student user interface.The possibility of LMS integration was investigated as a mandatory requirement but rejected, asit is dependent on the vendor motivation. The desirability criteria were: a match for the

Conference Session

Faculty Development 2: COVID-19 Impact on Faculty

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas; Roopa Vinay, University of Texas at Dallas

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Faculty Development Division

Paper ID #32781A Review of the Teaching Modalities Chosen by Faculty During the GlobalPandemicProf. Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Fadda is Associate Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering. His background includes two decades of engineering practice in the energy industry where he has held numerous positions. Dr. Fadda has worked in product research and developed patented products for chemical, petrochemical, and nuclear applications. He is an ASME Fellow and a Professional Engineer.Dr. Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Oziel Rios earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Balaji C. Kartikeyan; James E. Steck; Alok Menon

employers of WSU flight test engineers, Bell Helicopter is a regional employer, and Boeingis a national employer. Some of these companies requested that introductory material on flighttesting be incorporated into our curriculum, to expose and promote flight testing as a career forour graduates. Balaji Kartikeyan was a graduate student at WSU who was also in his 2nd year asan intern in flight test at Bombardier. He and Jim Steck, who teaches and does research in aircraftdesign, flight dynamics and flight controls, 4 years ago, developed a flight test homeworkassignment for a junior level flight dynamics course, and, more importantly, 4 flight testmodules/assignments to be included in the senior/graduate intermediate flight dynamics course.These

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing for the Future Through Projects and Research

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behin Elahi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Industrial Engineering

solution: The impact of undergraduate research on student learning. Washington, DC: Council on Undergraduate Research.Rowland, S.L., Lawrie, G.A., Behrendorff, J.B.Y.H., and Gillam, E.M.J. (2012). Is the undergraduate research experience (URE) always best? The power of choice in a bifurcated practical stream for a large introductory biochemistry class. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ. 40, 46– 62.Schultz, P.W., Hernandez, P.R., Woodcock, A., Estrada, M., Chance, R.C., Aguilar, M., and Serpe, R.T. (2011). Patching the Pipeline Reducing Educational Disparities in the Sciences Through Minority Training Programs. Educ. Eval. Policy Anal. 33, 95–114.Shaffer, C.D. et al. (2010). The Genomics Education Partnership: successful integration

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany; Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

educating and developing engineers, teachers (future faculty), and the community at all levels (k12, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and internationally). A few of these key areas include engineering identity and mindsets, global competencies, failure culture, first year experiences in engineering, capstone design thinking, integrating service and authentic learning into the engineering classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using traditional and non-traditional manufacturing. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessments methods that assist in optimizing computing and engineering learning. Dr. Gurganus was one the inaugural award winners of the Diane M. Lee

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Thinking II: Interpretation, Curricular Practices, and Structural Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University ; Monique O'Connell, Wake Forest University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

with the WFU Program for Leadership and Character and many colleagues across the university. With inclusion being a core value, she is proud that the WFU Engineering team represents 60% female engineering faculty and 40% female students, plus 20% of students from ethnic minority groups. Her areas of expertise include engineering identity, complex problem solving across cognitive and non-cognitive domains, recruitment and retention, PBL, engineering design, learning through ser- vice, character education in engineering contexts, etc. She also conducts research in cardiovascular fluid mechanics and sustainable energy technologies. Prior to joining Wake Forest University, Olga served as a Program Director at the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norha M. Villegas, Universidad Icesi, Colombia - University of Victoria, Canada; Stephanie Celis Gallego, Universidad Icesi; Ivonne María Suárez, Universidad Icesi; Juliana Jaramillo JJO, Universidad Icesi; Angelica Burbano, Universidad Icesi; Alvaro Pachon, Universidad Icesi; Diego Antonio Bohorquez, Universidad Icesi; Lina Marcela Quintero P.E., Universidad Icesi; Isabel Echeverri, Universidad Icesi; Lady K. Castillo; Cesár Augusto Cuartas Rodríguez, Universidad Icesi

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Mathematics

and I have worked in the following lines of work: 1. teacher training and teaching managers, 2. education in mathematics , science and technology (engineering), 3. the evaluation of / for the / and as learning, 4. the design, revision and / or adaptation of didactic or instructional materials, and 5. pedagogical advice in research and innovation in the classroom (docents practices). Currently, I am a consultant and my topics of interest are the research in the classroom, particularly the study of teaching practices as generators of networks and learning commu- nities, the relationships between science, technology, society and culture, and the evaluation of programs and educational policies. I believe that my

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ada Hurst, University of Waterloo; Mehrnaz Mostafapour, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Andrea Prier, University of Waterloo; Erin Jobidon, University of Waterloo; Carol Hulls P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Bedi P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Waterloo. Ada’s research and teaching interests include decision making under uncertainty, subjective probability, gender issues in STEM disciplines, design teaching, experiential and online learning, team processes, and peer review.Mehrnaz Mostafapour, University of WaterlooDr. Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo Dr. Al-Hammoud is a Faculty lecturer (Graduate Attributes) in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Al-Hammoud has a passion for teaching where she con- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 1 – Addressing the NGSS: Supporting K-12 Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering Science Connections (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

result oftheir summer research experiences, or the results could mean those teachers are more highly motivated,therefore encouraging their students to perform better in their classes. And it is likely that the moreeffective teachers are more likely to participate in a RET program.Standards-Based Lesson PlanningOur RET program was designed to provide:1. The teachers with six weeks of discovery-based research experiences in carefully selected projects from which they can develop new knowledge and skills that they can incorporate into their teaching practices.2. Guidance for the teachers to develop, during their summer internship, age-appropriate lessons, modules and other teaching materials that can be implemented in their classrooms and

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4210: THE FOUR PILLARS OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER-ING: WHAT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES SHOULDKNOW ABOUT MANUFACTURINGProf. Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton Robert L. Mott is Professor Emeritus of engineering technology at the University of Dayton, member of the Steering Committee of the SME Manufacturing Education & Research Community, Senior Staff of the NSF-sponsored National Center for Manufacturing Education, author of four textbooks in the mechanical engineering technology field, and a Fellow of ASEE.Prof. Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas Ronald J. Bennett holds the Honeywell Chair in Global Technology Management in the School of Engi- neering at the University of St

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Peer Mentoring

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Ann E. Delaney, Boise State University; Catherine Rose Bates; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

friends [4]. One factorwhich has been shown to help students through this transition is a sense of belonging, and linkshave been shown between summer bridge programs and increasing this sense of belonging [6].Summer bridge programs have been shown to be an effective practice for decreasing attrition inSTEM students, especially URM students [7].Mentoring and Peer NetworksA student’s level of involvement in both the academic and social realms of college can mean thedifference between staying in college and leaving [8]. Research clearly outlines that a student’sinteraction with their peers, faculty and staff is one of the strongest predictors of persistence [8],[9]. Moreover, peer and faculty mentoring can positively impact academic success

Conference Session

FPD 6: Course Content and Educational Strategies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, School of Engineering; Eugenia Etkina, Rutgers University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8743Review of a First-Year Engineering Design CourseDr. Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, School of Engineering Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Engineering EducationProf. Eugenia Etkina, Rutgers University I am a professor of science education at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University. Page 24.1054.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Review of a First-Year Engineering Design CourseAbstractResearch shows that the first year

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jay Phillip Jefferson, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Jade R. Moten, Florida International University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

ABET accredited engineering program within theirinstitution and are on NSF’s list of top 50 baccalaureate origin institutions who graduate the mostundergraduates who go on to receive a PhD in science or engineering.Research responses from our Phase I survey as well as from the interviews developed for PhaseII will be used to produce evidence-based insights and recommendations towards (1) increasingunderrepresented minority students’ interest in graduate STEM degrees, (2) retaining andgraduating Black students in those programs, and (3) documenting best practices for others touse in supporting student success. Furthermore, our study along with dissemination workshopswill advance current scholarship in two main ways. First, our research will add

Conference Session

Developing the Design Skillset

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claes Fredriksson, Granta Design, Cambridge (UK); Mats Eriksson, Univeristy West; Hannah Melia, Granta Design, Ltd.

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Design in Engineering Education

Resources Team at Granta Design, Cambridge, UK. She has a Post Graduate Certificate in Design, Manufacturing and Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge, England and has worked in teams on various parts of product development, in different industries for 15 years. Page 24.590.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Facilitating the Teaching of Product DevelopmentAbstractProduct Development is a key topic for many engineering courses and educational programmes.The Product Development Process, as applied in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5 - Careers and Professional Identity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto; Dimpho Radebe, University of Toronto; Saskia van Beers, University of Toronto; Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

engineers face when trying to earn their professional engineering license. Her MASc research focuses on understanding how Canadian engineers reflect on the impact that their social location has had on their career.Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Are Hardhats Required for Engineering Identity Construction? Gendered and Racialized Patterns in Canadian Engineering Graduates’ Professional IdentitiesAbstractDespite ongoing efforts to increase diversity in engineering, women continue to beunderrepresented in the field, making up only 15% of licensed professional engineers in Canada[1]. This persistent

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Deciding on a Major

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J.w. Bruce, Tennessee Technological University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

major in one ofthe engineering specialty areas upon matriculation, or soon thereafter. Previous research hasshown that significant factors influencing choice of major for college students include (1)general interest subject; (2) family and peer influence; (3) assumptions about introductorycourses, (4) potential job characteristics, and (5) characteristics of the major. The student'sdecision on choice of major is often difficult because traditional university-aged students havelittle to no direct experience with the engineering profession or practicing engineers. Someuniversities confront this problem with a common first-year engineering experience, whereinengineering majors are given the opportunity to explore the specialty areas and make a

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4683: DESIGNING AND BUILDING COMPETITIVE HYBRIDELECTRIC RACING VEHICLES AS A VALUED TEACHING AND LEARN-ING METHOD FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTS: ATWO-YEAR REVIEW WITH A PROJECTION OF FUTURE PLANSDr. Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Techno- logical University in the summer of 2003, after several years of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Fletcher earned his bachelor’s of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Wash., a master’s of engineering in manufac- turing systems from Lawrence Technological

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Walter von Reinhart, University of Rhode Island; Erin Papa, University of Rhode Island

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Invited - Student Development

focus group of corporations in the Stateof Rhode Island who received these graduates,. In order to better understand the overall nature ofbusiness needs, especially multilingual demands, a variety of representatives from businesseswere interviewed. Interviewees were selected based upon the fiscal impact of their companies onthe Rhode Island economy and upon the importance and utility of services provided to thepublic. All interviewees were emailed the interview questions in advance. The assessment didnot attempt to analyze every business entity, and in this sense, should not be consideredcomprehensive. The 25-year old International Engineering Program at the University of Rhode Island wasoriginally designed as a dual-degree program for German

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Minorities in Engineering

services to foster success in Calculus I as it isknown to be a roadblock for student success in STEM fields. The second activity supports theimplementation of Challenge-Based Instruction (CBI) in selected key courses. CBI, a form ofinductive learning, has been shown to be a more effective approach to the learning process thanthe traditional deductive pedagogy. The third activity supports faculty development workshopson CBI techniques and other locally developed teaching tools with a focus on increasing studentsuccess, and finally the fourth activity develops and supports pathways to STEM fields betweenSTC and UTPA. This project provides a model that is expected to have a significant impact onthe number of STEM graduates and that will be simple to