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Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

2011. Currently, she is working with a diverse multi-disciplinary research group of Graduates, Undergraduates, and High Schoolers as the Director of the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) at UT Tyler. As a Faculty at the University of Texas at Tyler, she has been involved in outreach activities in East Texas to broaden participation in STEM. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integrating Computational Thinking in an Interdisciplinary Programming Course for Engineering Undergraduates Prabha Sundaravadivel Assistant Professor

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

evaluations as challenges in the programming lab. • A weekly survey of an engineering major was added to the first-semester course curriculum. • The second- and third-semester engineering courses, also new, tied directly to the concurrent physics courses, Mechanics and Electricity-Magnetism, with a focus on connecting physical engineering lab work to conceptual physics classwork. • Physics coursework was reconstructed to become more engineering-centric. • Physics grading practices were adjusted to focus on providing student feedback based on well-communicated learning objectives. • Engineering Ethics was no longer a separate course as key engineering-centric case studies would be integrated into the

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Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Chad L File, LeTourneau University

Paper ID #35112Preparing for an Online ABET VisitDr. Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University Matthew Green serves as Associate Dean in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau University in Texas. His objective is to practice and promote engineering as a serving profession. He has taught and helped develop design courses for all four years of the undergraduate curriculum, and has taught courses such as Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Machine Design. Past projects include remote power generation, design methods for frontier environ- ments, enhanced

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

but to spread the collection and analysis of SO to many classes. Other than capstonesenior design classes, each required class collects and analyzes data for only two SO although manycourses address more than two. In the past cycle, the curriculum committee has worked to distributethe SO throughout the program so that there isn’t an imbalance with many courses providing datafor a SO while few courses contributing to another SO. This mapping of SO throughout thecurriculum is evaluated and adjusted at the beginning of an assessment cycle. Overall, each coursehas a reduced documentation load and more faculty become involved in the continuousimprovement process. This broader participation has encouraged faculty to document topics in theircourses

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Celena Miller, University of Texas Austin - Center for Space Research ; Margaret Baguio, University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #35106STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES): A reimagining of an onsiteNASA/TSGC/UTCSR high school internship programMrs. Celena Miller, University of Texas Austin - Center for Space Research Celena Miller is the Senior Outreach Program Coordinator for the Texas Space Grant Consortium in Austin, Texas. She has worked for over twelve years in education. During that time, Celena has worked in the Texas public school system, promoting earth and space education to students, teachers and the community through curriculum, professional development, science nights, and career exploration. Celena has been recognized for

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Anneliese Mari Fensch, University of Texas at El Paso

minorities within minorities in personal and STEM self-efficacy. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UTEP and holds a doctorate from the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California.Dr. Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso Cole Joslyn is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education and Lead- ership at The University of Texas at El Paso. His research emphasizes humanizing engineering education, particularly 1) increasing Latinx students’ sense of belonging in engineering by a) integrating holistic, socio-culturally responsive practices and Latinx cultural assets and values into educational success strate- gies, and b) understanding how

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David G. Novick, University of Texas at El Paso

on gestural orverbal communication that would uniquely identify another player, or activities in which order ofinteraction did not matter. These results suggest that the effectiveness of remote learning would beimproved with an interface for teleconferencing that (a) preserves the order of participants across theparticipant’s views of the class session and (b) provides participants with an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand means of pointing to other participants. IntroductionThe University of Texas at El Paso has offered its course in Innovation in Technology annuallysince 2013. The course was inspired by Carnegie Mellon University’s boot camp for enteringstudents in the Entertainment Technology

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Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University; Mary Margaret Capraro; Robert M Capraro, Texas A&M University

examples of the classes and how we integratededucational technologies and provided materials to support STEM PBL in a unique setting.Finally, we will conclude with tips for teachers who are looking to use STEM PBL in an onlineenvironment. It is our hope that this presentation will provide valuable information for teachers,researchers, and administrators considering the unique challenges involved in engaging students inactive learning in online settings.ReferencesCapraro, R. M., & Slough, S. W. (2013). Why PBL? Why STEM? Why now? An introduction to STEMproject-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)approach. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, & M. Morgan (Eds.), STEM project-based learning

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Anneliese Mari Fensch, University of Texas at El Paso

, developing curriculum and methods to instruct engineering classes. She has a concentration in mechanical engineering and is pursuing a minor in Political Science - Public Administration. She hopes to apply her education to pursue a career in renewable energy engineering and research. Outside of classes and work, Anneliese is the vice president of the university’s Green Team, an organization focusing on sustainable development at the university, and the external relations chair of the university’s Society of Women Engineers chapter. She enjoys writing and spending time with her family and pets. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021ABSTRACTThis paper

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Cindy Rojas

its versatility in cutting small, delicate, and complexitems, EDM has become an integral part of making prototype and production parts for space,industry, and commercial applications.Metal Shop – Hydraulic ShearThere are four primary methods used to shape sheet metal: bending, shearing, rolling, andspinning. The shearing method is performed by two blades, one fixed in the shear bed and theother moving vertically with little or no clearance. Shear action moves progressively from oneside of the material to the other. The angular configuration of the blades is called the rake. Bothrake and clearance are a function of the type and thickness of the material to be cut.Hydraulic shears are a type of shearing machines that are driven or powered by a

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Peter D. Rogers P.E., University of Southern Mississippi

virus by shortening face-to-face instruction time, a secondary motivationbehind the project was to assess how students would respond to the blended learning model andif the model could be an effective tool to improve student learning. By reviewing the qualitative(pre-implementation and mid-semester) assessments of the course, the instructor gained valuableinsight regarding the model’s effectiveness in protecting student health, student reactions toblended learning, strategies for better integrating the online and classroom elements, andapproaches for improving student learning by keeping students engaged and motivated.Observations relating to the effectiveness of blended learning in protecting student health andwellbeing during the COVID-19

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Yasser Mahgoub, Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler

classroom setting. In this paper,integrating problem-based learning (PBL) as an assessment tool in the EENG 3306 ElectronicsCircuit Analysis I course is discussed as a strategy to promote student engagement. This coursewas taught as an online and hybrid course at the University of Texas at Tyler, in both the Tylerand Houston campuses. The analysis of the data collected in the assessment reflect increasedstudent engagement and enthusiasm in the curriculum. IntroductionRecruiting, retaining, and engaging students in STEM disciplines have always been a majorconcern. As per the reports of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology(PCAST) [1], with the help of targeted funding programs for

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University

agencies. The grants from Nuclear Regulatory Commission andDHS have allowed the EMT program to provide students with a diverse and newly developed setof courses and course modules as well as an integrated laboratory environment. Students canparticipate in the activities through coursework, laboratory exercises, professional developmentworkshops, and research, and will later attend conferences to present research results. The EMTprogram will be continually revamping the curriculum to meet society’s expectations bysupplying qualified technologists who have extensive practical skills and hands-on experience totackle all phases of emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. Curriculum EnhancementThe primary goal of the

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Matilda Ho, University of Texas at Dallas; Casey Hatfield; Jieun Kim

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assessments, with paired interactive components. The middle sectionprocess in the diagram is iterated for each module in the suggested flow, but as described before thestudent can really jump around to any point in the flow chart. Figure 3. Suggested flow of the education toolIn order to fully support the curriculum, the capstone team also felt that it was important andnecessary to include some other components. There is a reference wiki section on the websitehighlighting the main formulas and charts needed for each module or topic. There is also transparentdocumentation of the entire project—from where to find the resources supporting the curriculumaspect to how the technical products were integrated. An accompanying blog

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Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E., The University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Julia N Savoy, University of Wisconsin - Madison

accessible to a large number of Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University, Waco, TX Copyright © 2021, American Society for Engineering Education 2engineering students at all educational levels (bachelor’s, integrated bachelor’s/master’s, master’s,and doctoral). IntroductionIn order to excel in their future careers, engineering students not only need a strong technicalbackground, but also an understanding of the design process in order to adequately address thephysical and social constraints of real-world problem solving. While the

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Ahmed Ali HASAN, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

equipment including colloid characterization equipment. Recent experience includes Integrated Management of Radioactive Sealed Sources (IMPRSS); a Cradle-to-Grave management of radioactive sources ensures the safety and security of sources during its life cycle. Experienced in many technical issues related to safety and secu- rity of radioactive sealed sources. Current experience also is related to developing an Integrated Model for Sustainable Development (IMSD), an innovative approach that addresses the energy-water-environment nexus. He supervised more than 55 international fellows who received their training in many areas such as disposal of low- and high-level radioactive waste, decommissioning and decontamination

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B. Michael Aucoin P.E., Texas A&M University; Brandon Bowen, Texas A&M University

Distribution (ETID) Department at Texas A&MUniversity (TAMU). The ESET curriculum requires students to take an engineering leadershipcourse, ESET 319. The course may also be taken as an elective by other engineering students whopursue an engineering project management minor. Students typically take the course in junior year.ESET 319 encompasses a number of integrated topics that provide for personal development andeffectiveness, interactional effectiveness in workplace relationships, especially in teams,understanding organizational systems, and related topics for holistic development through theremainder of their college work and then well into their careers. The course carries two credits forlecture and one credit for laboratory. In the

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Monikka M. Mann, Texas Tech University; George Tan, Texas Tech University

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outcomes in an integrative learning community," Issues in Interdisciplinary Studies, vol. 32, pp. 53-78, 2014.[29] M. W. Keyser, "Keyser, M. W. (2000). Active learning and cooperative learning: understanding the difference and using both styles effectively," Research Strategies, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 35-44, 2000.[30] D. W. Johnson and R. T. Johnson, "An Overview of Cooperative Learning," [Online]. Available: http://www.co-operation.org/what-is-cooperative-learning. [Accessed 15 May 2020].[31] R. Lazarowitz and R. Hertz-Lazarowitz, "Cooperative learning in the science curriculum," in International handbook of science education, B. J. Fraser and K. G. Tobin, Eds., London, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1998, pp. 449-469.[32] R

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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and coding. c. Develop engaging coding challenge activities for students to explore.7. A Moment in Time, an intro to Statics. a. Start from the beginning with particle physics and forces. b. Teach moment analysis through to application. c. Introduce the basics of truss analysis with a focus on procedural thinking.8. Explore digital supports. a. PhET is a solid source of physics concept simulations. b. Physicsclassroom.com provides lessons, often from alternate views. c. Hyperphysics.com is a visual sources of concept and equation applications.9. Dig into some math application with derivatives and integrals. a. Connect calculus actions with engineering applications. b. Deep dive

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MD Shahriar Jahan Hossain, Northwestern State University; Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Paper ID #35087Analysis of undergraduate students’ learning experience regarding handson laboratory courses using new innovated techniques of hybrid deliveryDr. MD Shahriar Jahan Hossain, Northwestern State University Dr. Hossain is currently serving as an endowed Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University, LA. He earned his PhD degree in the industrial engineer- ing area, from Louisiana State University, under a fellowship funded by EDA Program. He has 11 years of teaching, research and consultation experience in industrial and production engineering. His current

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Mehmet Emre Bahadir, Southeastern Louisiana University

experience “it did not go aswell as expected”.Makerbot certificationIn the spring 2020 semester, twenty-nine students registered for the MakerBot CertificationWorkshop and an additional 28 students registered on the waitlist for a total of 57 registrations from26 schools. The 5-day curriculum consisted of five courses preparing participants for twocertifications (Operator and Innovator Certificates). On average, participants completed 2.48 coursesand earned one certification. Eighteen participants earned at least one certificate. Ten participantsearned Operator certificates and 17 earned innovator certificates. Nine participants earned bothcertificates and nine earned one certificate. Nine students participated in the follow-up onlinesurvey. When

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Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University; Drew Steven Casey, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University

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an engineering discipline? ● What would the curricula and courses look like? ● What would be the balance of education and engineering classes? ● How many engineering courses would be required for it to remain in the engineering school? ● What skills in education would be required, recommended, and/or beneficial? ● What would a Ph.D. qualifying exam be like? ● What other skills would be useful, such as math, statistics, qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills?In the end, Dr. Karan Watson worked with the curriculum experts in the Interdisciplinary Degreeprogram to determine what a degree plan would look like. The interdisciplinary program hasgraduated top engineering education people in the past

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Joseph Anthony Donndelinger, Baylor University; Adam Weaver, Baylor University; James Carlton Bates, Baylor University; Timothy Russell, Baylor University

assessments across the engineering, market- ing, finance and manufacturing domains. Prior to this, he held positions in New Product Development at Ford Motor Company and Onsrud Cutter. He currently serves as lead instructor for the Baylor En- gineering Capstone Design program and teaches additional courses in the areas of Engineering Design, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development. Mr. Donndelinger has published three book chapters in addition to 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and has been awarded two United States patents. Mr. Donndelinger earned an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Mr

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Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Nisha Abraham, University of Texas at Austin; Althea Louise Woodruff, University of Texas at Austin

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course titled Enhancing Academic Success. This is a one-credit hour (elective) course taught by one of the authors, who is an instructor in the engineering department. The course has been offered every semester since Spring 2017, and was loosely based on the Studying Engineering curriculum developed by Ray Landis.27 While this course was originally designed for students on academic probation, it covers topics of interest to all students, especially those in their first and second years who are interested in learning how to learn engineering concepts, and become successful students. Figure 1 below summarizes the course syllabus. The topics listed have been covered each semester, Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf