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Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College; Jean Carlos Batista Abreu, Elizabethtown College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

values of the corresponding safety factors. The exercise was semi-structured including smallgroup work, large group work, limited time asking the instructor questions, and limited timeusing the internet. A partially affective rubric was used to score the students, and the final examwas only worth 10% of the final grade. The students had been individually assessed on all of theprior material on partial exams. At the end of the exam, students were asked to individuallyanswer some technical prompts (e.g., How would your approach change if you had more time?What additional information would you want? Which of the results are you least confident in andwhy?) and to reflect on the exercise itself. The experience and feedback were overwhelminglypositive

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiences: Teaching in a Pandemic

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Carolyn Kelly Ottman, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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meeting with teammates.At the beginning of ERT, students delivered team products through traditional written formats ofWord and Google Docs. Holding onto what had worked well in the past, it appeared thatcompleting team-based work was limited with reliance on “cut-and-paste” methods.New tools that reflected a virtual environment were needed to shift the focus to collaborativelearning. In a just-in-time fashion, faculty learned and utilized tools such as JamBoard [5] andMural [6]. These tools provided platforms for students to discuss, learn from each other, and stillproduce a product. They also allowed the faculty to see students’ collaborative processes, whilestill having a finished product to assess with rubric criteria.Students, used to face

Conference Session

Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Joanna Ambrosio; M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Deborah Hecht, Center for Advanced Studyin Education

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assessment data.The WGG project created blended engineering design challenges that engage youth in problemsolving and reflection. Through the WISEngineering online learning environment, youth arepresented with a design challenge. They are guided through knowledge and skills builders(KSBS) that help them to learn the content knowledge needed to successfully complete thedesign challenge. Youth are later asked to evaluate their design solutions according to criteriathat were presented along with the challenge. After completing the design challenge, the youthengage in guided reflection about the experience. This informal learning activity was deliveredat Boys and Girls Clubs. The project team was very aware that if the assessment resembled aschool “test

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Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Hoo Kim P.E., LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer P.E., LeTourneau University; Laura Kathryn Neal, LeTourneau University; Kathleen Mays, LeTourneau University; Joon Wan Kim, LeTourneau University

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evidence. By applying story, youcan support both your engineer’s logical thinking and their need for empathetic and socialengagement with the team… Stories unfold logically: beginning, middle, and end; cause andeffect. Stories will help your engineers focus on the connections between information. So,sharing a short story that reflects those patterns serves to reinforce logical, patterned thinking.”[5]“As Neil Postman describes a concept first introduced by Northrup Frye, a story is able to comealive in a listener or culture when it achieves resonance, which is the right combination ofcontext and connection so as to ‘acquire a universal significance.’ In other words, regardless ofthe setting, the listener of a story with resonance is able to hear

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Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Monica A. Mellini P.E., Montgomery College

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,with the advantage of the ability to summon the instructor to join a breakout room for discussion,clarification, and consultation with an individual team. Teams organized additionalcollaboration outside of class, through modalities of their choosing, which typically includedadditional video conferencing, email exchange, and chatting.To convey the flavor of the course, the following panels illustrate the Blackboard contentpresented in one weekly module for the first topic in the course. Each weekly lesson attemptedto engage the students using multiple modalities.In the beginning of the course, reflection exercises prompted students to consider the role of theengineer, social justice framings of engineering, and each student’s self-conception as

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Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Amy Dunford, NYU Tandon School of Engineering; Edwing A. Medina, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Jack Bringardner, New York University Tandon School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experienceshas been investigated with respect to student demographics, and it was found that students’participation and engagement on a design competition team may be influenced by gender andrace/ethnicity [3], [4].The type of cooperative learning evident on VIP Teams over multiple semesters promotes“constructive socialization” [5]-[7] that helps students establish and develop their leadershiproles within their project group. The establishment and development of leadership roles arefacilitated by the criteria that Johnson and Johnson [5], [8]-[12] use to characterize cooperativelearning: (1) Positive interdependence; (2) Individual accountability; (3) Heterogeneity; (4)Dispersed leadership; (5) Developing social skills; and (6) Reflection. The third

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; James R. Kieselburg, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Margaret T. Dwyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Candela Marini, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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. Creativity is needed tofind paths of integration, as it is pointed out in the report released by the National Academies ofSciences, Engineering, and Medicine arguing for the integration of STEM with the arts and thehumanities [3].Lastly, as the social impact of technology and science becomes more pervasive and complex, theneed for a more integrated, post-disciplinary approach to their understanding grows in urgency.This paper is ultimately part of a larger conversation about the educational system at the collegelevel and the impact this model has on the conception and application of science and technologyin today’s world.1. Two Cultures: STEM, the Arts and the Humanities at an Engineering SchoolOur reflections are based on our experiences at a small

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Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

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new hands-on multidisciplinary introduction to engineering course, a unique introduction to engineering MOOC, and another MOOC focused on exploring global challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. She is interested in curricular and co-curricular experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and enhance student learning, and values students’ use of Digital Portfo- lios to reflect on and showcase their accomplishments. Amy earned her Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University (ASU), and is currently pursuing her PhD in Engineering Education Systems and Design. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University

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deeply in graduate education,interdisciplinary learning has not been highly reflected or cultivated in engineering educationcurricula [1]. This lack of acknowledgment may be attributed to the historical exclusion ofinterdisciplinary ways of being and thinking across the disciplines, which also limits how studentssee themselves as engineers. Historical perspectives within engineering education include thosethat “institutionalize cultural and epistemic injustice” by excluding views that deviate from thedominant ways of thinking in engineering [2, p. 4]. Riley and Lambrinidou [2] expressed how thisapproach to educating engineers may result in engineers who do not feel they fit into the mold ofa stereotypical engineer, which emphasizes technical

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Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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Ann-Perry Witmer P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; José G. Andino Martínez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Olivia C. Coiado, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jessica Marie Mingee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Flavia Andrade, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Tim Pollack-Lagushenko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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University of Illinois, a Professor ofAgricultural Engineering at Makerere University in Uganda, and a Professor of Social Work atNational Yang-Ming University, Taiwan.The series concluded with an informal session that allowed participants to reflect on previousconversations with the group of panelists (see below). Total engagement among the roundtableswas 79 non-panel participants, and the ratio of faculty to students was roughly 50 percent ofeach. Additional faculty and students could view the forum sessions afterward by linking tovideos of each roundtable off the Working Group’s website.The Working Group honed the topics of the forum by developing a set of three questions forpanelist discussion that would be posed in each roundtable. The goal was

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Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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Emine Celik Foust, York College of Pennsylvania; Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

explanations. The whiteboard in the classroom was not used during lectures other than to project lecture slides onto it. This was decided based on the image quality especially for students joining the class via Zoom meeting. • During in class problem solving, instructors demonstrated how to solve example problems using the same problem solving strategy used in physics class (outlining problem definition with given and identifying what to find, listing appropriate assumptions and coming up with a solution plan/method, solving the problem, and reflecting on the results). • The assigned textbook is the 8th edition of Fluid Mechanics by Frank M. White [15]. Throughout the semester, reading materials were

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Technology

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

trait modeling, so as to provide feedback and reinforcement of both positive and negative traits.DiscussionStudents who participated in the fall 2019 and spring 2020 weekly teleconferences with theirproject advisors had mixed reactions to the VMC mode. Initially, they felt it was extra time toassemble the team and meet after classes were complete for the day. As a residence-onlyinstitution, none had to commute, but they valued their out-of-class time. This sentiment passedrather quickly as team members realized some of the benefits of having the team meet frequentlywith the advisor who recording the meeting. This historical collection of meetings helped to keepall team members accountable—especially when the weekly agenda reflected tasks

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Jorge R. Lara, Texas A&M University; Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University; Mark H. Weichold, Texas A&M University; Patrick Linke, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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), called for a Decade of Education for sustainabledevelopment from 2005 to 2015 [1]. This worldwide reflection is creating a new engineeringeducation culture. Engineering educators are observing significant shifts in societal expectationsof the engineering profession to help address immediate and longer-term sustainable developmentchallenges. According to the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO),engineering plays a significant role in planning and building projects that preserve naturalresources, are cost-efficient, and support human and natural environments [2]. The NationalAcademy of Engineering formulated in 2004 its vision of the engineer of 2020 [3]. This reportoutlines a number of aspirational goals where it sees the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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David S. Greenburg, The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Diagrams d. Activity Resource Requirements and Resource Breakdown Structure e. Project Schedule with Model Data and Schedule Baseline f. Activity Cost Estimates with Activity Cost Supporting Detail2. Creating, updating, and analyzing project schedules to determine integrity and validity.3. Applying resource management techniques to identify resource requirements and to level resources in order to meet project objectives.However, test results and end of course feedback reflected that while the students were learningthe mechanics of identifying requirements, creating a project schedule and assigning resources,they did not necessarily have a full grasp of dealing with the impact of scope changes on theschedule and resource

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Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana

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Likert measurement scale [18]. For additional analysisof perceived skill with actual awarded grades, the mean average grade for each course sectionwas compared to the section average of survey results for the question addressing perceivedability (question 1).For the first question regarding engineering ability, students showed a slight increase in meanresponse (2.684 to 3.125), which did not reflect a statistically significant increase (p = 0.063).When comparing the perceived skill based on survey results and the awarded grades, students wereawarded grades slightly higher (3.2 compared to 2.904) but not statistically significant (p = 0.340).Therefore, over the course of the semester there was little change in perceived skill, but the

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Steven R. Biegalski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pavel V. Tsvetkov, Texas A&M University; Yuguo Tao, Georgia Institute of Technology; Vladimir Sobes, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Karl Pazdernik, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Simon Labov, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; David F. Williams, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; James M. Ghawaly Jr., Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Alfred Olivier Hero, University of Michigan

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product, process, or service by trade name,trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement,recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The viewsand opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the UnitedStates Government or any agency thereof.PNNL-SA-160054

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Multidisciplinary Experiences: Teaching in a Pandemic

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Raisa Sara; ABM Rezbaul Islam, Sam Houston State University; Khalid M. Khan, Sam Houston State University; Rasheda Rasheda Sultana, Sam Huston State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

approaches of incorporating active learning andstudent interaction is a discussion board [3], [4]. To make the process more dynamic, use of studentgenerated audio and videos are suggested as a way of engagement and reflection about the coursematerials [5]. This setup can be useful in some settings. However, perhaps less so for moreanalytical courses such as Business Analysis [6]. It may also be more in use for small classroomsettings [7]. Beyond the setting, some other issues with this approach entail students feelingburdened with the additional time spent on producing content for the discussion board andsustaining student interest to encourage participation. The structure of the blended format’s in-person classes, where some students are in class

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Andrew Greenberg, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison; Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Ashley Brown

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reflective practitioner: Toward a new design for teaching and learning in the professions. Jossey-Bass.18. Wenger, Etienne, Richard A. McDermott, and William Snyder (2002). Cultivating communities of practice: a guide to managing knowledge. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

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Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Keirien Taylor, Arizona State University, UOEEE; Daniel J. Laxman, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

multidisciplinary introduction to engineering course, a unique introduction to engineering MOOC, and another MOOC focused on exploring global challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. She is interested in curricular and co-curricular experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and enhance student learning, and values students’ use of Digital Portfo- lios to reflect on and showcase their accomplishments. Amy earned her Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University (ASU), and is currently pursuing her PhD in Engineering Education Systems and Design.Mr. Keirien Taylor, Arizona State University, UOEEE Keirien Taylor is a research assistant at Arizona State University’s Office of Evaluations and

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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model constructed socially about a punctual element of the social object.This framework has been helpful to research the representations about the health and disease, externaldebt, values transmitted by the massive media, women’s role in society, feminism, moral conduct, theconception of body, or the students’ body seen by their teachers, among others [10]. Nevertheless, the three elements of the SR are organized in a structure that changes through timebecause of periods of crisis related to the individual and group reflection, dialogue between groups, anddifferent life experiences. For Abric [11], this structure has a stable core and a flexible periphery. Thecore is compact and creates a rigid and complex field of representation that

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Experiences: Teaching in a Pandemic

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Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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. • I use my personal email more frequently than my school email. Also, update as much and as soon as possible to blackboard. Industrial Robotics • I have taken online classes in the past and I didn’t learn as well as I do in face-to- face lectures. • I hope Blackboard works throughout the semester. The survey results (Table 2) reflect the following facts for each challenge and the possible impact onthe program quality. Table 2. Possible impact on program quality with respect to challenge type Challenge typeFacts Possible impact on the program quality Technology • About 40% percent of students

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Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Stanley Shie Ng, Biola University

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. Unlike prior years, when the semester ended with acelebration of each student group’s learning and accomplishments, this semester concluded withboth students and instructors mentally exhausted by the crush of last-minute token reviews andrevisions.Action Steps: Revising Peer ReviewBased on reflections within the instructional team and student input, the token and PR processhas been revised in several ways. These are shared as both principles (see italicized headings)and specific actions.Keep It SimplePR is valuable, but it also requires time and mental energy. Our first change was to eliminate thePeer Review Definition stage. Very few tokens repeated this step, and its removal has theimmediate benefit of eliminating 50% of all PRs. Furthermore

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti P.E., University of Arkansas

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science (statistician,computer scientist, industrial engineering, operations researchers, etc.) are in-demand and requirehighly skilled professionals with knowledge of data science, which has resulted in a highlycompetitive labor market. While the median annual salary for data scientists is quite high, about$122,000, according to the BLS, this reflects the higher educational, experience, and skill levelrequirements needed for such positions, as well as geographical differences related to keyemployer locations.Employers have recognized that data science professionals will be a critical resource to theiroperational excellence, as well as for the future of their innovation ecosystems. This need fordata science professionals has naturally driven an

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Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University; Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University; Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Stanley Shie Ng, Biola University

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thinkers, students learn that the process of coming up with something new involves many trials, errors and mistakes and even failure. However, students learn that occasional failure and mistakes are part of the creative and innovative processes rather than a discouragement to an adventurous spirit. They learn to reflect on and to evaluate their experiences and to work with others to improve on those experiences, so as to come up with better or new ways of doing things.” [8]Typically, learning outcomes are used to describe knowledge and skill competencies thatstudents should attain from their learning. In innovation pedagogy learning outcomes are termed“innovation competencies” and are organized into three categories: “1) individual