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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Materials Science and EngineeringAbstractExperiences and opportunities in computer science allow students to build positive associationswith STEM and STEM careers. There is a need to provide students with opportunities incomputational and design thinking at a young age to increase interest and engagement in thecomputer science field. The Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers (GGEE) is a donor-fundedsummer program designed to provide no-cost computer science-based experiences tounderrepresented middle school students to support the K-12 pipeline. The 2022 GGEE programwas held in six school districts across Florida and hosted over 110 students in 8 programsessions. The programs were four full-day or eight half-day sessions, depending on the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ishita Tandon; Vitali Victorovitch Maldonado, University of Arkansas; Megan Wilkerson, University of Arkansas; Amanda Walls; Raj R. Rao, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

invited talk. Ishita served as the finance chair of the Graduate Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and was the co-founder and president of the Biomedical Engineering Department Graduate Students’ Organization. Her career objective is to pursue translational biomedical research in academia. Her leadership goal is to inspire and uplift women who lack opportunities for education, self-development, growth, and leadership.Mr. Vitali Maldonado, University of Arkansas Vitali is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.Ms. Megan Wilkerson, University of Arkansas Megan is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering.Ms. Amanda Walls

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2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Emily Spayde, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Dustin Spayde

University of West Virginia University of West Virginia Morgantown, WV 26506 Morgantown, WV 26506 robin.hensel@mail.wvu.edu emily.spayde@mail.wvu.edu Dustin Spayde Lane Innovation Hub University of West Virginia Morgantown, WV 26506 dustin.spayde@mail.wvu.eduAbstractEngineering technologists can help bridge a gap between engineers and technicians/operators inindustry. To prepare for careers, engineering technologists benefit from having extensive hands-on

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2023 ASEE PNW Section Conference

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Michael Marsolek, Seattle University; Katie Kuder, Seattle University; Joseph Pacini; Patricia Jones; Luis Jaramillo Gomez; Manuela Estrada Giraldo; Manuela Torres Giraldo; Juan Camilo Valencia Reyes; Jose Manuel Rangel Gutierrez de Pineres; Zainab Ahmad, Seattle University; Ian Woodley, Seattle University

concerns of non-engineers into my design project lowestamong the eight questions. The only difference of note is the students participating in the pilotproject (TM) score their desire to work outside the USA at some point in their career at a 5,whereas TP score this at 4.1 ± 0.6.Table 2. Assessment results from pilot collaborative international research project. Teammember and non-participant scoring of questions related to sociotechnical competency (adaptedfrom [16]). Question Team Member Score Non-Participant (n=3, avg ± 95% Score (n=15) confidence interval) 1. I desire to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Weissbach, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend ; Immanuel Edinbarough, P.E., The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Corinne C. Renguette, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Gamini P. Mendis, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend ; Matthew Rothrock; Annwesa Dasgupta; Johanna Bodenhamer, IUPUI

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

interests include all aspects of STEM education, espeDr. Gamini P. Mendis, Pennsylvania State University, BehrendMatthew RothrockAnnwesa DasguptaJohanna Bodenhamer, IUPUI Graduate Research Assistant ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Improving Undergraduate STEM Writing: A Collaboration Between Instructors and Writing Center Directors to Improve Peer Writing Tutor FeedbackAbstractUndergraduate writing skills in STEM fields, especially engineering, need improvement. Yetstudents in engineering fields often do not value them and underestimate the amount of writingthey will do in their careers. University writing centers can be a helpful resource, but the peerwriting

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Session 10 - Track 2: Get Outside and Learn (GOAL) Engineering Kits

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jennifer Bishop, University of Maryland College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Paige E Smith, University of Maryland College Park; Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland College Park

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. 8Assessment 2021/2022 Assessment Data (out of 267/252 responses):➔ 47%/73% Did not identify having an engineer in their immediate family➔ 75%/77% Responded that the activity made them interested in learning more about engineering➔ 60%/52% Responded little or no experience with engineering activities outside of classroom➔ 88%/90% Responded some confidence in their ability to complete another engineering-related activity on their own9 | eng.umd.edu 9 Assessment ➔ Main challenges to achieving career goals: math, need to improve time management and study skills, overcome fear of failure and mistakes, procrastination, & lack of confidence ➔ Kit feedback

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cody Petitt, Ohio University ; Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Emily McCarty; Robert F. Lindsey; Ryan Pytosh, University of Florida

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Student Division (STDT)

Paper ID #39687Board 188: Student-centered and led approaches for improving Mental HealthCody Petitt, Ohio UniversityDr. Greg Kremer, Ohio University Robe Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, founding director of the ”Designing to Make A Difference” ME senior capstone design experience, and PI for the Stacking the Deck for Career Success Initiative.Dr. Timothy CydersEmily McCartyRobert F. LindseyRyan Pytosh ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student-centered and led approaches for improving Mental Health (Work in Progress)Introduction:Engineering

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Investigating Student Pathways to and through Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce B. Main, Purdue University; Tram Dang, Purdue University; Beata Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Qian Shi, Purdue University; Cesare Guariniello, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

largelyunchanged since 2003 [3]. Findings regarding math and science interest and confidence seem toconvey a similar story; in one study, while science interest remained unchanged throughout astudent’s high school years, significant losses occurred in science confidence and math interestand confidence during these years [4]. These are alarming results, as these high school levelmath and science courses act as gatekeepers to STEM degrees and careers. One step towards overcoming this issue is to develop an understanding of what impacts astudent’s choice to attend college and to major in a STEM field. It is well understood that astudent’s interest in STEM develops through exposure at an early age [5]. While this interest ismaintained through middle

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2023 IL-IN Section Conference

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D. W. Mueller; Josue Njock Libii; Donna D. Holland; O. David Momoh; Peter A. Ng; Reynaldo M. Pablo; Suleiman Ashur

serving northeast Indiana. PFW is ametropolitan, non-selective, institution with a high percentage of under-prepared, first-generation,low-income, commuter students, many of whom work. The mission of the PFW College ofEngineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) is to provide a comprehensive educationthat will prepare career-ready graduates for a variety of roles in engineering, polytechnic, computerscience, and leadership, serving the needs of northeast Indiana and beyond.In 2016, PFW (then IPWF) was awarded an NSF grant (Award #1565066)—the overarching goalof the project is to increase the number of students who complete degrees in engineering,technology, and computer science. Like many similar institutions, PFW struggles with

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Stories, Communication, and Convergence in Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida; April A. Kedrowicz, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Communication is widely misunderstood, and while this is perhaps especially truein STEM disciplines, STEM is not alone in their misconceptions. Outside of CommunicationStudies, Interpersonal Communication (IPC) tends to be treated as a personality trait (Okoro,Washington, & Thomas, 2017; Pert, 2019), and on popular career websites and in professionalcontexts alike, is most often defined in terms of “people skills,” “personal skills” (Doyle, 2021),or even “friendliness” (Indeed, 2021). IPC is also frequently discussed as a set of traits that areinherent to a person.However, the role of IPC in everyday professional communication is much deeper and morecomplex than cordiality; it is essential to functionality and effectiveness across disciplines

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Student Mental Health and Communities of Care

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kylee Shiekh, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

academic success and optimal emotional development of their students. Unfortunately,engineering students often do not have access to such relationships. Were engineering educatorsto better recognize the importance of these relationships and contribute to creating such acommunity, they could help to ensure engineering students were able to thrive academically andemotionally.C. Absence of Harassment and Expression without FearIn the United States, harassment is a growing problem in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) fields [14]. Harassment can be verbal, physical, or sexual and include anyunwelcome or unfavorable behavior due to one’s identity (e.g., gender, race, age, religion).Harassment has adverse impacts on career outcomes

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Talha Bin Asad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Beyza Nur Guler, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Zealand. While in Shanghai, I also began to play badminton a bit more seriously. Although I had played badminton competitively before in Pakistan, the quality of the opponents I faced in China honed my ability to a level I had never experienced before. A rather debilitating knee injury slowed down my semi-professional career, but I recovered enough to still win a number of championships and local tournaments. Its difficult to describe one’s entire life in a handful of words, but I’ve given it my best shot. Onwards and upwards has been my personal mantra throughout my academic and professional career. I now hope to continue my previous research in mechanical design while addressing the biggest problems in Engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monsuru O. Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Jonathon Chinana; Ty Shurley, Navajo Technical University; Kathryn Hollar, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

mechanics and bioprocess engineering. She began her position as Director of Community Programs and Diversity Outreach at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 2003. In partnership with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, she develops and implements programs for K-12 students, teachers, un- dergraduates, and families that are designed to increase scientific and engineering literacy, and to inspire people with diverse backgrounds to pursue science and engineering careers. At the undergraduate level, she directs a Research Experiences for Undergraduates program that brings students to Harvard for 10 weeks to work in research laboratories. This program hosts between 45-70

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Jianfeng Ma, Saint Louis University; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

take mathematically intensive engineering courses tounderstand engineering subjects deeply. Without a strong foundation in math concepts and underlyinggoverning equations, engineering students will not understand more complex, higher-level concepts in theirfuture graduate studies and future careers. When teaching mathematically intensive engineering courses,professors usually show detailed derivations of theorems, principles, and governing equations todemonstrate how theorems, principles, and governing equations are obtained.However, during this process, engineering students often feel bored and disengaged because examples ofhow the educational content is applied in their daily lives are lacking [1]. In another words, engineeringstudents are

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Empowering Students: Self-Efficacy, Advising, and Transfer Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, faculty are at the very heart of the student experience. We strive to create a collaborative, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that emphasizes care for the whole person. Faculty and staff in our department offer student support that goes beyond the classroom and extends to career counseling and mentorship. Course outcomes are regularly examined and adjusted to respond to the needs of our constituents. Faculty are committed to practicing continuous improvement through professional development activities and pedagogical research that broaden our spectrum of teaching and learning strategies. Student responses indicate that faculty-student relationships was by far the most

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 6: Mentors & Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Quinn Alessandro Corrigan, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

when a mentor and a mentee are atapproximately at the same level of their personal, professional, or academic path [1], [2], [5], [6].Peer mentorship has been shown to introduce a level of reciprocity, mutuality, and interpersonalcomfort that may not be available in traditional mentorships, allowing for trust and credibility tobe built in the two-way relationship [1], [2], [5]–[7]. This is due in part to their developmentalneeds, whether that is in career or academic aspects, unfolding at similar times [6]. Identity,belonging, student experience, and emotional competency have all been shown to haveimprovements when in a positive peer mentorship as well as increased retention, particularly forthose who are underrepresented or in the first year

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Interdisciplinary Integration at the Course Level

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarvnaz Lotfi, Loyola University, Maryland; Raenita A. Fenner, Loyola University, Maryland

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

computerengineering portion. Typical course topics in the materials and mechanical engineering portionof the course included: metals and atoms, hardness testing, microstructures and properties,Hooke’s Law, and the design of trusses. Typical course topics in the electrical and computerengineering portion included Ohm’s Law, the resistor color code, equivalent resistance, power,digital logic, ASCII, and concepts regarding computer programming like basic variables andconditional statements. In addition to these technical topics, professional orientation toengineering was addressed with lectures on career opportunities, resume development, etc.Centered on preliminary topics in computer, electrical, materials, and mechanical engineering,past versions of EG 101

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Redefining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Trisha Gard-Thompson, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Chao Peng, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rui Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

enrollment and retentionrates. To attract the younger generation to machining industry careers, more attention needs to bepaid to incorporating novel training methods that are more appealing and engaging to youngerstudents. Interactive training programs with game-like elements (gamified training programs) arepotentially a viable solution to effectively addressing the shortcomings of traditional trainingmethods.The process of gamification, defined as implementation of game-specific mechanics anddynamics in non-gaming applications [5] has been of interest in machining-related applications,including workforce development. As video games are designed with the goal of providingenjoyment to the user, potential benefits of gamification include enhanced

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Conner; Olivia Anne DiSilvestre; Marcus Lee Ridlehuber, Clemson University; Louise Averitt, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

percentage, many students may choose to transfer toClemson, and the number of students choosing to transfer has been increasing over recent years.The goals of SPECTRA are as follows: (1) to provide scholarship opportunities to low-income students who wish to pursue engineering or computing at Clemson (2) to build cohorts of transfer students to support their transition into Clemson University while also allowing for the ACE fellows program to aid in the training and practice of PhD candidates who wish to pursue careers in academia (3) to assess its progress both internally and externally to assist the transfer students best and improve the programThe ACE Fellows aspect is part of the SPECTRA program. It involves taking

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Cohort-Based Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Transforming the National Engineering Education, Defining Accountability, and Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

to 2018, the BA/BS degree increased from 735 to 1,529 in 2018. This is anincrease of 108% from the level reached in 2012 [2-4].NYC LSAMP Alliance ActivitiesNYC LSAMP Research Assistantship - The NYC LSAMP Undergraduate Research Programserved as the heart of the NYC Alliance. The program included research experiences on or offCUNY campuses, international research, research enrichment and career development. LSAMPScholars engaged in High Impact activities during their stay in the program. At the end of PhaseV seventy to eighty students participated each semester in the academic year research program.Twenty-five to thirty NYC LSAMP Research Scholars conduct research during the summer atCUNY. On average, twenty NYC LSAMP Research Scholars secure

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-focused laboratory report writing.Introduction Engineers need to have strong communication skills to carry out their day-to-day workand to advance in their careers. Engineers spend almost two thirds of their overall work time onsome form of written or oral communication [1]. Of that, half the time is spent on writtencommunication – preparing proposals, reports, memos, feasibility studies, white papers,operating manuals, engineering specifications, business letters and responding to emails. Rhodes[2] summarizes it well in his paper that “Long after most professional engineers have ceased tointegrate a differential equation, they are still required to write technical reports”. Despite the importance and the amount of time engineers

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janna Rosales, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Amit Sundly, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Svetlana Barkanova, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Cecilia Moloney, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

literate and economically competitive national citizenry [6], [9],[10], and even about the formative effect that post-secondary education can have on career pathsand life satisfaction [11], this study focuses specifically on how students choose betweenengineering and the physical sciences. We seek to investigate what factors guide their choice,including their prior knowledge and/or opinions about the differences and similarities betweenengineering and the physical sciences. Eventually, we aim to help to answer the larger question:How can post-secondary education systems (and even K-12 systems) better advise studentsinterested in engineering or the physical sciences to choose the academic and professional pathsthat align well with their values

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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tina Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

participants included 8 females, 3 firstgeneration, 6 Pell-eligible, and 1 underrepresented minority.Course descriptionThe PWS offered a one-credit required seminar course per semester for students in years one(2021-2022) and two (2022-2023). The series consisted of lectures and hands-on activities,promoted professional development, and prepared students for real-world projects. (See Tables 1and 2.) Weekly seminars for PWS scholars included speakers from University service offices(such as Financial Aid, tutoring services, Career Resources, etc.) and industrial partners whoaddressed issues, ranging from gender segregation and cultural mismatch of women tonavigating and succeeding in the current engineering culture [21]. Orienting scholars enabledthem

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles William Weigandt, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C. Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

summer of2022, several major airlines in the United States canceled a record number of scheduled flights orran delayed due to the same reason [1]. A unique approach adopted by the airlines to address thischallenge is to look for non-traditional sources such as retired military and veteran rotary wingpilots. This led to a growing shortage of helicopter pilots in the medical transport and offshore oilsupport industries [2]. This challenge also opens new opportunities and career pathways forveterans. Additionally, special training and experience requirements for certificated flightinstructors (CFIs) to be able to provide flight instruction in the Robinson R22 and R44 variantsmake it cost-prohibitive for most military helicopter instructors to

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Jodi F. Prosise, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker, P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Moira Kelly Smith

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

valuable learning in the classroom for students. The course content canbecome integrated with more real-world examples so students can directly apply concepts andtheories learned in the classroom to industry, which gives them a better understanding of thematerial while simultaneously preparing them for the workforce [5].IABs are sometimes used to provide opportunities for students to benefit through offeringinternships and employment opportunities. The Structural Design, Construction, and EngineeringTechnology Advisory Board at Penn State Harrisburg [6] emphasizes networking betweenexternal professionals and students at specific career job fairs, through guest speaking in-classlectures, and assistance on field trips. The result is consistent

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 3: Engineering Management — From Classroom to Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Hillestad Ph.D, Arizona State University; Rebecca Kassa, The University of Kansas

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

6 3 0 Figure 5: Literature Representation of Facility Engineering DisciplinesThe built environment is supported by organizations in the delivery of facility engineering. Theseorganizations can be a crucial resource for engineering educators to fuse career pathways forstudents. Industry affiliations and organizations supporting the facility engineering profession arepresented in Table 2.Table 2: Organizations Representation of Facility Engineering Disciplines Facility Engineering Discipline Organization A C E M S T EM AIA (American Institute of

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas, San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas, San Antonio

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Diversity

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

engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Analyzing the Needs of Engineering Teaching Assistants: Examining Hidden Deficit IdeasIntroductionThe lack of preparation of graduate students for the professoriate has been documented bydifferent scholars [1, 2]. It is well known that graduate education prepares students to pursuedifferent career paths [1], but a large majority of engineering graduate students will followprimarily corporate and industry positions while a small percentage will chase faculty careers[3]. According to Choe and Borrego [3], doctoral international engineering students are morelikely to pursue an academic career. Nonetheless, it

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jon J Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael West, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jesse Herrera

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

academic, social, and economic support.The expected outcome of the SD-FIRST program is to achieve a sustainable increased retentionand graduation rate, and an increase in emotional intelligence for students participating in theprogram. The initial cohort of SD-FIRST scholars began in the fall 2021 semester, and thedetails of the program as well as initial implementation are included in this paper.Introduction and MotivationThe higher education system can be nebulous – from entrance to graduation, processes involvedwith financial aid, work study, faculty office hours, forming student connections, career fairs,and more can be intimidating for many students. For first-generation students, whose familymembers have no or limited experience with the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Douglas Edward Pruim; Deana Lucas; Todd Kelley, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Jung Joo Sohn, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

solutions.The entry courses along with the collaborative courses build a learning sequence that leads to a minordegree in design and innovation. While minor degrees are not novel, it was found that the programminghad to be linked to something of recognizable/tangible value to students. Through student and advisorinterviews, it was found that advising programs are automated to direct students toward “checking boxes”for a plan of study without consideration of the nuances of different types of learning opportunities. Themain goal of pursuing higher education for students is to essentially receive credentials that have value forfuture careers. So, it is important to understand the degree planning systems and use them to enablestudents to get more out of

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal E. Peoples, Duke University; Alicia Nicki Washington, Ph.D., Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University

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Diversity

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female fac- ulty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is a professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Sci- ence at Duke University and Levitan Faculty Fellow, Special