Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

neverthelessimportant. Examples of equity and non-discrimination in design relate to transportation planning(civil engineering) [28], assistive technology [29], universal accessibility for people withphysical limitations [30], and artificial intelligence [31]. These design-related issues could bereadily integrated into a number of technical courses for a wide array of engineering disciplines.Right to Life and Security of Person – Article 3Article 3 of the UDHR states, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person” [1].Technology is being used to document human rights abuses via tools including satellite imagery,remote sensing, and machine learning. Artificial intelligence, autonomous agents, and machinelearning can also be applied in numerous

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Writers, Experts, and the Workforce in Civil Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly McVey, University of Kansas; Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; Andrea Follmer Greenhoot, University of Kansas

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Civil Engineering

success and close long-standing achievement gaps in STEMcourses (e.g., [1, 3, 4]). Nonetheless, actual adoption of these practices among universityinstructors has been quite slow [5, 6]. In this paper, we describe the methods and results of a multi-faceted interventiondesigned to foster widespread adoption of empirically validated instructional methods inEngineering. The intervention was part of a broader initiative at the University of Kansas (KU)to reform foundational undergraduate courses around evidence-based, student-centered teachingmethods. The redesign of foundational courses has been a key part of the institutional vision asarticulated in a 2011 strategic plan. To that end, the university invested in a program that is

Conference Session

STEM Issues

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Karina Arcaute, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

-68, 2017.[12] J. Holdren, T. Power, G. Tassey, A. Ratcliff, and L. Christodoulou, "A National strategic plan for advanced manufacturing," US National Science and Technology Council, Washington, DC, 2012.[13] E. M. Reeve, "STEM Thinking!," Technology and Engineering Teacher, vol. 75, no. 4, pp. 8-16, 2015.[14] C. Crouch, D. Finegold, and M. Sako, Are skills the answer?: the political economy of skill creation in advanced industrial countries. Oxford University Press, 2001.[15] C. Mellander and R. Florida, "The rise of skills: Human capital, the creative class, and regional development," Handbook of regional science, pp. 1-13, 2018.[16] SparkFun. (2019). Inventor's Kit - v4.0. Available: https

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Faculty Development Medley

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

. If they did not continueor sustain their implementation of the active learning strategies, this may explain some of theobserved data in the post-participation grades. Additionally, developing successful teachingpractices takes time, and thus there could be delayed effects of implementation on studentachievement. This lag time, either in implementation of consistent active learning teachingpractices or in quality of active learning teaching in the classroom, could be an explanation forthe observed results. As such, we plan on continuing this analysis in the future to assess forpotential changes over time.As noted above, the project employed the RTOP classroom observations to provide a reliableand objective account of which faculty made

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Vikram K. Kinra, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

models of study abroad including co-op and research abroad and established meaningful connection for research and attraction of funded international graduate students. Maria started working at Texas A&M in 2005 as Assistant Director for Latin American Programs and in 2009 she was promoted to Program Manager for South America in the same office. During her time at the Office for Latin America Programs she created, managed and developed projects to enhance the presence of Texas A&M University in Latin American and to support in the internationalization of the education, research, and outreach projects of the university. She was charged with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for Texas A&M

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Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua David Edgcombe, Grand Valley State University; Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

. However, that being said, the overall approach is still very satisfying for academiclaboratory instruction, and the subpar performance demonstrates the challenges faced in thedesign of communication systems. Students get to see first-hand how the impairments impactquality.Beyond improvements to current methods, other modulation schemes need to be considered –plans for future work include flowgraphs for higher M-ary levels and other modulation formatsincluding ASK and QAM. Following these relatively straightforward implementations,flowgraphs to implement OFDM and DSSS are possible.Bibliography1. Bard, J. & Kovarik, V., “Software Defined Radio: The Software Communications Architecture,” Wiley Series in Software Radio, 2007.2. Reed, J

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Faculty Development Medley

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jody Koenig Kellas, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Wayne A. Babchuk, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lance C. Perez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

Education, vol. 29(5), pp. 611-623, 2004.[5] Gray, M., & Bergmann, B. R, “Student teaching evaluations,” Academe, vol. 89(5), pp. 44-46, 2003.[6] Hora, M. T., & Ferrare, J. J. “Instructional systems of practice: A multidimensional analysis of math and science undergraduate course planning and classroom teaching,” Journal of the Learning Sciences, vol. 22(2), pp. 212-257, 2013.[7] Kim, H., Babchuk, W.A., Heaton, R.M., & Perez, L.C, “At the STEM of the problem: A qualitative case study of department chairs’ perspectives on the culture of teaching. Proceedings of the 35st Annual Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult and Higher Education,” University of Central Oklahoma. Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2016.[8

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Francis, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Michael Manno, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Materials

two versions of their letter in CAD - onevertical and one horizontal - and developed a plan for creating color by changing filament.Additionally they had to ensure that the base of the brick had the correct design and dimensionsto fit onto the board. In 2017, student teams created bricks that depicted a scene, image ormemory of the University of Minnesota. The final change to ​Materials Processing​that occurred during the integration of CADand 3DP into the curriculum was the addition of lectures on the major additive manufacturingprocesses. Powder bed processes such as Selective Laser Melting (SLM) were discussed in thesame section of the course as traditional powder processing methods like compaction andsintering, for example. Since

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney S. Green P.E., University of North Carolina in Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; April C Smith, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

to experience nurturing environments and reported higher levels of self-efficacy, content interest, and support than their peers at PWIs [8], [12]. Institutions with higherrates of persistence and graduation rates with STEM underrepresented minority students, reportincreased student involvement on campus, have welcoming environments, and encouragemeaningful connections with faculty, which are all factors in fostering social-belonging [8].Understanding how high-performing institutions create environments of social belonging and asense of belonging can provide a plan to increase rates of success and degree completion forminority engineering students.Evidence indicates that there is a relationship between campus involvement

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Willie Lewis McKether; Revathy Kumar, University of Toledo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

that.Male Speaker: Yes, especially if it's just a TA thatis put in professor status but that does not know how Interviewer: Okay. Lets talk about academicto properly deliver a lesson like the way a professor support and help seeking?who has been teaching a long time does. Male Speaker: I have a few. For one, Dr. X, Dr. Y. Especially Dr. Y because he's really good inFaculty support for students with disabilities propulsion. I plan to stay close to him to learn as 7Interviewer: I see that. Have there been any much as I

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric J. Schares, Iowa State University

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Engineering Libraries

to use, though not available forcheckout or use outside the Special Collections Reading Room. Additionally, the book has fallenout of print, likely around the time of the observed spike in 2017. Future students needing thebook will need to either locate a used copy, use the e-book version, or request it throughInterlibrary Loan as the author has no plans to update the book and release a new edition.Looking at the opposite side of the title frequency list showed that most books were borrowedonly once. A total of 83% of titles (1326) were requested once, 164 titles were borrowed twice(10%), 49 titles were borrowed three times (3%), and the remaining 51 titles were borrowed fouror more times (3%). This is higher than the 67% rate of titles

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Catherine Mobley, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

University, and an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including the Rand Corporation, the American Association of Retired Persons, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Since 2004, she been a member of the NSF-funded MIDFIELD research project on engineering education; she has served as a Co-PI on three research projects, including one

Conference Session

Homework, Learning, and Problem Solving in Mechanics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Wilson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

cognitive load during problem solving.Nonetheless, we plan several improvements to the experiment to remedy specific issuesencountered during this first round of data collection. The promise of eye gaze technology is thatwe can know, with very high resolution, exactly where the participant is looking on the computerscreen. So we should be able to tell whether a participant is looking at the figure, the problemstatement, or a particular equation while fixated on the worked-example video during theexperiment. However, because the participant frequently moves their head back and forth—looking at the computer screen, then their written work, and back—we are not confident that theeye gaze system calibration or pupil tracking is robust against those

Conference Session

Promoting Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University; Jasmine Cherelle Washington; Steven Howell Sims, Hopewell Designs, Inc.; Kevin Stanley McFall, Kennesaw State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

/System/Team Overview & Major Works for the Project: clear introduction of the project /5 2. Design Requirements & Specifications: technical goals & minimum success criteria /5 3. Trade Study & Verification Approach/plan: technical justifications /5 4. System Development: 1) Overview of system completed 2) Drawings/circuit diagrams 3) Analysis/simulation & test results 4) Bills of Materials & Budget 5) Prototype & its demonstration: what will be shown? A short movie if possible. /20 5. Conclusions: 1) Achieved &

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Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University; Changgong Zhou, Lawrence Technological University; Hsiao-Ping H. Moore, Lawrenece Technological University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

a chance tolearn from college students which makes the atmosphere more relaxed and enjoyable for thecamp students. The detailed description of each day’s activities is presented in the followingsections.Day 1 - Introduction to NanotechnologyA specific focus of the camp was to excite the participants about the potential of nanotechnologyand discuss products and applications that incorporate nanotechnology for specific effects.Therefore, the activities on the first day were designed to serve as an introduction to the area ofnanotechnology and to develop an appreciation of the nanoscale. During the second half of theday, activities were planned around demonstrations that use ideas and concepts that high schoolstudents are most likely to have

Conference Session

Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian M. Nicholls, Southeast Missouri State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators

LMS what the names of the randomizedparameters are. Having the text of the question written out allows copying and pasting of thetext into the LMS when constructing the question. For example, Figure 1 shows the text of acalculated question that has two randomized parameters with {Emp} = the number of employeesand {Produce} = the number of boxes produced in a year. This example was constructed withinthe Moodle LMS. Charles Shoe manufactures handmade wooden jewelry boxes. A total of {Emp} employees each work 160 hours per month carving and assembling the boxes. In 2016 the company plans to make {Produce} boxes to meet expected global demand. What is their productivity at this level of production

Conference Session

Exploring Student Affairs, Identities, and the Professional Persona

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Sharon Paterson, Boise State University; R. Eric Landrum, Boise State University; Arthur Scarritt, Boise State University ; Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University; Don L. Warner, Boise State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

activities: • Co-housing. Out-of-area students across REUs and other research programs were intermingled most years and lived together in student on-campus apartments. • Orientation and training. One-time activities such as campus tours, city orientation, lab safety training, library methods, and research compliance introduction. • Weekly research seminars. These were held at a regularly scheduled time such as Thursdays from 9:00-10:30 a.m. so that everyone could plan to fit them into their summer schedules. Seminars have included research ethics, research topics across STEM and non-STEM disciplines, collaboration, applying to graduate school, research-related careers, and much more. • Networking

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Trends in Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

of engineering (6) An ability to recognize the ongoing need solutions in a global, economic, for additional knowledge and locate, environmental, and societal context evaluate, integrate, and apply this knowledge (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability appropriately. to engage in life-long learning (7) An ability to function effectively on (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.facilities, and institutional support (Criteria 6-8). Given the wide range of higher

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul E. Slaboch, St. Martin's University; Floraliza Bornasal, Oregon State University; Rico Picone, Saint Martin's University

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Mechanical Engineering

) experimentaldesign. Table 6 summarizes the emergence of specific concept codes in students’ talk. Table 6. Emergence of concept codes in students’ interviews Stage of 01 02 03 04 05 06 Interview / Student ID 01 Batteries; Current 02 Electrical; Experimental Electrical Mechanical; planning Transformer Electrical ; Electrical; transformers; Mechanical

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Ismael Pagán-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Evelyn Villanueva, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center; David W. Pittman PE, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

can apply for 12 months of paid missioncompatible education, anywhere worldwide, (salary, tuition, fees, books, living expensesand transportation). Nearly 1% of the engineers and scientists are approved annually forthis program. A well planned year at a major university can result in completingcoursework for a PhD degree. Dissertation research can be completed in absentia uponreturn to the laboratory. Reference 13 articulates many of the efforts of the UPRM andthe ERDC to encourage professional development of the next generation of engineers andscientists. An analysis of the educational professional development of UPRM engineersand scientists is shown in Table 4 for the 61 hired (1986-2015). Thirty one earnedgraduate degree

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: BYOE Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University

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Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

parallel. This created opportunities for students to discuss how to planand execute the measurements, and what results to anticipate.DiscussionThe desktop heat transfer apparatus was tested for two different offerings of a junior-level heattransfer class for Mechanical Engineering students. We did not plan sufficiently ahead to obtainIRB approval that would allow us to report on assessment data collected during the exercise. Weconsider our first trials with this apparatus to be shakedown tests. We now know enough aboutthe performance of the apparatus and how students experience the exercise that we are preparedto design a structured assessment of student learning. Due to scheduling constraints, that outcomemeasurement will be delayed until the

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice II: From Classroom to Community

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Riley, Virginia Tech; Jonathan Grunert, Virginia Tech; Yousef Jalali, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Old Dominion University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

interviewee that talking with engineering majors about their major is anexperience with engineering.How has your engineering literacy changed through this semester, especially regardingengineering knowledge, attitude, and abilities? probe: Negative change is okayHow do you see engineering as a component of your life outside of academic circles? prompt: How to you plan to use what you’ve learned in this class later? What area(s) of life does/might it appear?

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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International

://www.asee.org/resources/beyond/greenreport.cfm2. National Academcy of Engineering. The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. National Academy Press,(2004). Retrieved from http://www.nae.edu/Programs/Education/Activities10374/Engineers of2020.aspx3. National Science Foundation. Investing in America’s Future: Strategic Plan, FY 2006-2011 (Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation)4. Engineering Education and Practices in the United States: Foundations of our Techno-Economic Future (Washington, DC: National Research Council)5. National Science Foundation (EEC 116040) Collaborative Research: Assessing the Spectrum of International Undergraduate Engineering Educational Experiences.6. Braskamp

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Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E Foor, University of Oklahoma; Rui(Celia) Pan, Toyota Financial Services; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

expire, students phase in and out, but once tenured, faculty are entrenched. Because facultyplay such a primary role in the life of the university, it is essential to better understand theirattitudes and actions towards diversity.12A review of the literature indicates that most faculty support the notion that a diverse studentbody is good for student learning even though many faculty believe that students of color are notas qualified as applicants from the majority group.13-15 While many institutions, colleges, anddepartments have developed diversity plans, statements and initiatives, a disconnection oftenexists between institutional policy and faculty commitment to diversity.16 Most troubling is thatengineering faculty, who are predominately

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Learning and Engagement

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Charles Major, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Educational Research and Methods

task-identity. Work will also look to see whether students studied cross-semester within this study showfurther increases in design self-efficacy and task-identity as they continue through additionalactive-learning taught courses. Additional plans for related creative work will also seek tounderstand how participation in active learning environments affects students changing definitionsof design.References1. Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Office of the President, Washington, 20122. The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. (2004). Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Engineering of the National Academies

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cary Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

associated with – incorporating writing in engineering classes. The finalparts of the survey ask respondents to identify specific resources that might help them expandinclusion of writing in their courses, followed by a series of demographic questions to bettercharacterize the participant population. Most generally, the survey results suggest that facultyrecognize the need for and importance of writing in engineering, which is in part reflected intheir own courses. However, they continue to perceive challenges associated with includingwriting in engineering courses, with a particular emphasis on various resource constraints. Thepaper concludes with a brief overview of next steps, including plans for developing supportingresources for faculty and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5A: Work-In-Progress: 5 Minute Postcard Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Theiss, The Ohio State University; John E Robertson, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University

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First-Year Programs

intend to change major but arestill classified under a different major. It would be interesting to study the results over multipleyears for multiple groups of students. We have plans to conduct this type of analysis in the futurelooking at official major selection database information to limit the amount of self-reported databeing used. Additionally, this study is limited because it does not include a qualitativeperspective that may help us understand why students switch majors. In the future we caninterview students to better understand the reasons for switching. We may be able to use thesurvey information to identify candidates for interviews. Another limitation is the sample andresponse rate. We only looked at 229 out of a possible 2014

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Pre-college Programs for Women

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Aimee Cloutier, Texas Tech University; Guo Zheng Yew, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division, Women in Engineering

support for the belief that high schoolcontext is a crucial factor in determining future plans to pursue STEM.6,9 Currently, only 13% ofhigh school females express interest in STEM,16 and only 1%-4% express interest inengineering,8 but the gender gap can be reduced by 25% or more in schools which support girls’interests in STEM.9 Further, it has been shown that outreach programs targeting certain factorshave been effective for the recruitment of women to STEM.7 In literature, attempts to identify factors influencing recruitment and retention of women inSTEM have converged to several themes. The first major issue is that of actual versus perceivedability in STEM. Although mathematical abilities are now roughly equal for male and femalestudents

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Matt Robert Bohm, University of Louisville; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

coding for higher level and lower level functions in Questions 2 and 3 had very poor inter-rate agreement (less than 0.5), and as such cannot provide statistically meaningful results. Toremedy the poor inter-rater agreement, the investigators plan to independently generatefunctional models of the products in question (finger nail clippers and dorm hand wash station)and then integrate the models into an agreeable representation of each system similar to theprocess used in Nagel et al.28 when calibrating for functional modeling scoring. Each functionwithin the agreed upon models will then be discussed and classified as either high or low-levelby the investigators such that they can be used as guiding examples for scoring future data

Conference Session

Measuring Learning in Statics & Dynamics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Jose Perez-Vargas, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Wadson C Phanord, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.

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Mechanics

-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Genock Portela is Associate Professor and former Associate Director in the Department of General En- gineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. He earned a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (2004). Portela has primary research and teaching interests in structural mechanics, mostly oriented to bridge, earthquake, and wind engineering. In the General Engi- neering Department at UPRM, Portela serves as President of the Planning and Development Committee and member of the Engineering Mechanics Committee.Wadson C Phanord, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. c American Society for Engineering