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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh; Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

-learning experience, let alone the experience of having laboratory sessions attheir homes. In this article, the experience of two lab instructors with transforming four lab coursesto remote format is presented. The specifics of the labs’ setup procedures are discussed, along withthe pros and cons of the applied methods. A survey-based study is included to reveal the students’opinions about the remote labs, and their suggestions for improving the process. The viability ofremote labs replacing traditional in-person labs will be debated.1. IntroductionAs all schools around the world reverted to remote learning early in 2020, most STEM programshave suffered greatly. These programs flourish, and are made distinct, by the ability to conductlaboratory

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Working Against Unjust Social Forces

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Anna Marie LaChance, University of Connecticut; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Danielle Gan, University of Connecticut; Justyn James Paquette Welsh, University of Connecticut; Thomas James Pauly, University of Connecticut; Patrick Paul, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

environmental racism, as well as students whohave been involved in climate activism in their non-academic lives, in the delivery of the coursematerials. Collaboratively, the 4-student, 1-instructor cogen team co-developed course contentrelating to the role of chemical engineers in advancing awareness of environmental injustice andits local, national, and global impacts on public health, economic security, racist violence, mentalhealth, and more. By starting an in-class dialogue about the responsibilities of the members of our discipline,we hope to engage students in broader issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion of Black,Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals within STEM fields as well as the disparitiesin access to housing

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Ethics, Mindfulness, and Reform During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Alexis Powe Nordin, Mississippi State University; Amy K. Barton, Mississippi State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. The end-of-semester research paper and presentation also differ from the first approach inthat assigned teams collaborate on a theme—for example, engineering disasters that led toairplane failures—with each team member responsible for incorporating a unique case study tosupport the overall theme and analyzing the case from a technical and ethical perspective.This paper discusses both approaches in detail and evaluates differences in students’ applicationsof ethical frameworks to their case studies based on the approach followed.The development and evolution of engineering codes of ethicsThe history of ethical codes in engineering reveals an evolving definition of engineering as aprofession and its role in society. Mitcham [1] defines three

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Ryan Barb; George Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

concepts of First Order Differential Equations through the use of intuitive and example-based approaches as they relate primarily to electrical engineering. This paper seeks to simplify theintroduction to the topic of First Order Differential Equations into something that is clear and easy tocomprehend. To accomplish this, the paper starts with a visual background of first order systems and anexplanation of exponential growth vs. exponential decay. It then moves into (1) electrical examples,including the charging rate of cell phones and the idea of transient response in electrical systems such asRC and RL circuits, (2) electromechanical examples, including DC motors and heat transfer rates ofdifferent types of stoves, (3) various topics from other

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Machine Design Related

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Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

the cap on total credits. Due to the limited time for covering GD&T, weproposed an approach for teaching GD&T fundamentals in an existing course, in which we willfocus on dimension tolerances and types of fits. Because of the complexity of geometrictolerance, we will only explain basic definitions of geometric tolerances and then explainGD&T’s Rule 1, which describes the relationship between dimension tolerances and geometrictolerancing. We chose the course MECH3000-Design of Machine Elements to implement thisapproach because students can directly utilize GD&T fundamentals in their design projects. Theobjectives or the key topics of teaching the GD&T fundamentals in this approach are:• Have a basic understanding of the

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Computers in Education 7 - Modulus 2

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Anu Aggarwal, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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Computers in Education

self-explanatory. Table 1: Comparison of different platforms for administering exams [1],[2]Platform Working Pros ConsGradescope Instructor needs to upload Easy to grade – can grade More time to learn the a pdf and then convert it to each question of all students software – for both an exam by pulling at the same time. instructors and students rectangles around each (around 30 minutes). question and subpart of a Can use same rubrics for question. several

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Best Paper, Best Diversity Paper

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Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University

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Ocean and Marine

, reflection papers, peerevaluations, and course surveys. More specifically, the aim of this work is to explore the efficacyof the project in meeting a variety of learning outcomes, including enhancing 21st century skillsin audiovisual communication, and deepening the students’ knowledge of ocean engineeringconcepts. Finally, this paper shares lessons learned and provides recommendations for futureimplementations of this course project.IntroductionExperiential learning has gained ample traction in engineering education for its efficacy inmotivating students [1], increasing understanding of content [2], strengthening innovativethinking [3] and boosting self-efficacy [4], among other benefits. A wide range of pedagogiesfall under the umbrella of

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Hybrid and Online Learning

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Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Materials

on ImageJ software, and use it as a videocaliper tool to measure features in ordinary and high resolution images.Traditionally, 306 and courses similar to it at other universities focus almost exclusively on experimentaltechniques to measure properties and characterize materials. In restructuring the course, I decided toadd comparable emphasis on structure and processing of materials as it relates to testing andcharacterization of metallic materials.This paper describes the first three of the seven experiments that were developed focusing on: (1)Introductory Image Analysis and Brinell hardness testing, (2) Strengthening mechanisms and tensiletesting, and (3) Cold working and Rockwell hardness testing. In each experiment, students are

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Lihong Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-Circuit Voltage (FractionalOCV). The response of PV output power to the changes inenvironmental factors like solar irradiance and temperature was also examined.1. IntroductionSolar energy is clean, free, and abundant. It holds the potential to support a clean, reliable, andmore sustainable energy future. From the years 2000 to 2019, global cumulative installedphotovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 632.4 GW [1]. In 2019 alone, 116.9 GW of new PVwas installed. It was estimated that global solar PV installation in 2020 would increaseapproximately 132 GW from 2019. Despite the impact of pandemic on the economy, the UnitedStates installed 11.1 GW of solar PV in the first 9 months of 2020 which is the largest first 9-month total ever [2]. With the

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

theUniversity of Idaho, electrical engineering undergraduates learn these power electronic systemsin a hands-on, creative environment. The sequence was reported in an ASEE paper in 2004 [1]. Ithas been taught within the same framework since. This paper presents the power electronicstrack within this sequence of courses after an innovative project was added. The goals of thepower electronics track are stated in the cover letter to the syllabi. They are Gain a propensity to use first principles to solve problems. We take a physical approach and use our circuit theory and electromechanical energy conversion fundamentals. A solid foundation in these will serve us well here. Improve our communications and problem solving skills. This means a

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Mechatronics, Robotics, and Technology

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Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students that may havelimited program ability, and to give them a direct link between theory and simulation. A secondgoal is to formalize the process that is often buried in toolboxes and class definitions. Severalexamples of student work are presented in the paper to showcase the ease, usefulness, andcapability of the process.1 IntroductionRobotics has always captured our imagination and conjured thoughts of human-like machinesworking alongside humans. However, despite advances in technology and computational powerhaving allowed the creation of more autonomous machines, they are still in infancy whencompared to the capabilities of humans. This desire to create machines that exhibit more human-like characteristics and intelligence have motivated

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Supporting Biomedical Engineering Students in Holistic Development

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington; Yuliana Flores, Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

, andassignment descriptions online [link blinded for peer review]. The curricular materialsand insights from this paper are interdisciplinary and transferable to many courses inBME and related fields.In order to make our curriculum more accessible to engineering educators who do nothave backgrounds in critical theory (and because we are not experts in these fieldsourselves), in this paper we do not provide an extensive background of critical theorieson race, gender, sexuality, or disability. However, we do recommend the followingresources: Donna Riley’s book, Engineering and Social Justice [1], The Center forCritical Race and Digital Theories [2], “Critical Race Theory: An Introduction” [3], andLangdon Winner’s “Do Artifacts Have Politics?” [4]. As we

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Tamaike Brown, State University of New York at Oswego; Bastian Tenbergen, State University of New York at Oswego

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Software Engineering Division

technology over the past decade, the ever-changing need oflearners in the 21st century and rapid response to challenges such as COVID-19, instructors areincorporating the innovative teaching strategies that facilitates a more safe and effective learningenvironment for students. Instructors have been using HyFlex teaching model and a variety ofresults have been recorded [1, 6, 7, 8, 9]. In a study conducted by Binnewies et al., two instructors designed and delivered a second-yearundergraduate information technology course across two campuses using Hyflex teaching model.The model involved students having the option to complete any learning activity and assessmentonline or F2F. The learning activities and assessment were organized in four different

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 3: Education Track

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

specific application, without too much mathand theory. Once the student has reached a certain level of confidence in their knowledge, wemove on to other stages where more theoretical concepts are introduced. Our methodology isbased on three tasks: (1) field visits; (2) literature; (3) computer applications; (4) mathematicsand science. In this work, we used the existing campus facilities to introduce students to the systemsused to heat the campus. Our aim is to expose the early college students to the installation of thepower plant, without focusing on theoretical aspects, thermodynamic cycles, and properties offluids, but focusing on understanding the functionality of systems, as it comes from the driverswho take care of the power plant

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Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Nathan C. Brown, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Napolitano, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering

instruction of structural engineering courses for three different coursesand student populations: (1) introduction to steel design and (2) indeterminate analysis forstructural engineering concentrators, and (3) steel and concrete design for engineeringconcentrators in other sub-disciplines.Across these courses, initial teaching strategies included a mixture of flipped classroom, traditionallectures, and interactive group problem solving. Collectively, the instructors determined throughongoing formal and informal student surveys, as well as additional unstructured feedback, thatproposed teaching strategies required adjustments as the semester progressed. Some technologicallimitations were discovered after rigorous testing with live students, while

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

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Ramsin Khoshabeh, University of California, San Diego; Vikash Gilja

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Electrical and Computer

the latest pedagogical research as well as looked for innovative approaches andtechnologies being utilized by other institutions. For example, [1] presents a novel approach tooffering embedded systems labs remotely by incorporating a cloud-based camera system withwhich students can interact. When considering offering our course remotely, we contemplatedsuch an approach, but we concluded that it would be most beneficial to the students to send themindividual kits. We understand that not all courses will work well in that format, but we found itto be the best option for our students.In our planning stages, we explored the approaches of other prominent universities. Notably, UCBerkeley highlighted some of the findings that we consider to be

Conference Session

Design Teams 2

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Alejandra Hormaza Mejia, University of California, Irvine; Mark E. Walter, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

slight differences in their team projectexperiences. In this work-in-progress paper, we perform a more focused study of two studentteaming aspects that have been shown to vary for students from different backgrounds: (a) rolesthat students play on their project teams [1], and (b) their psychological safety.[2]Our research questions are: (1) How are the roles on student-led project teams chosen orassigned? (2) How do engineering project teams foster psychological safety for diversemembers?To answer these questions, we collected and analyzed student survey data regarding how roleswere determined on their team and their level of psychological safety when interacting with otherteam members, team leads, and project advisors. While the survey results

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Unique Projects and Pedagogies

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; James Coffin

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

similar to pre-pandemic semesters and have far fewer U (unsatisfactory) grades than inSpring 2020 when the whole campus went online midway.IntroductionTeam-teaching has a long history when many educators had attempted integration acrossdifferent disciplines [9], curriculum [4] [14], and even country borders [12]. Besides traditionallecturing, projects [1]-[3],[5][6], and service-learning [8] could also be used in team-teaching.Despite the challenges in implementation, team teaching provided a wide array of benefits, evenfor faculty mentoring [13] and team-building [11]. Communication [10] and faculty help hadbeen deemed important ever since the remote-working technology was emerging [7].Traditional team-teaching may involve multiple instructors

Conference Session

Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

discuss how the course design fostered team development in the hybrid learning envi-ronment. Metrics from each mode of delivery: in-person and remote, are assessed. These willinclude performance on individual and team assignments, and team member peer evaluations viaComprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) evaluations.IntroductionLab experiences are an essential part of any engineering curriculum. Expected outcomes for theseexperiences are clearly communicated through ABET Crtierion 3, Outcome 6, which states thatprogram graduates should have “an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.[1].” Beyond skillin experimentation, however

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Jonathan Aurand P.E., Dunwoody College of Technology; David Andrew Adolfson, Dunwoody College of Technology

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First-Year Programs

them to understand the rigor and timecommitment required to be successful in the completion program. The overarching goals for thecourse are threefold: 1. Is engineering the right path for me? 2. Is the discipline I have selectedthe right choice for me? 3. What career opportunities are available for engineers in my chosendiscipline? Since the evening students have less options without starting over, they generally donot explore the second goal as much.Some additions and changes have been focused on broadening student perspectives and givingstudents tools to understand the curriculum and increase persistence which in turn improvesretention. Both groups have benefited from a Women in Engineering panel, generalizedestimation practice such as

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Studies of Classroom Assessment: Exam Wrappers, Equitable Grading, Test Anxiety, and Use of Reflection

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Alexander J. Headley, University of Memphis

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. These results will inform future data collection and analysis as we return to in personlearning to better distinguish the impacts of exam and learning formats on diverse students’anxiety and academic performance.IntroductionThe role of anxiety on performance of mathematics has been explored by many researchers overthe years. Numerous studies have correlated increased anxiety levels to more frequent errors incomplex math problems [1–4]. This led to the concept of processing efficiency theory, whichsuggests that anxiety occupies some of the “working memory” that an individual has forperforming mental calculations, leading those with higher anxiety to have less available mentalresources to perform the task and thus perform poorly. Other

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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David S. Pixton, Brigham Young University; Jared Aaron Landetta, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Libraries

50 years, this “trademark ofour campus” [1] had a few different homes on campus, finally ending up as a display on thescience floor of the main library. In 2018, a librarian began considering how to refresh the agingexhibit, and later that year found his answer from two engineering students. These studentsproposed using augmented reality (AR) to create a richer and more engaging and educationalexperience for patrons. AR would allow patrons to appreciate the unique informational andartistic qualities of the globe itself, while expanding the experience to include further visual andaudible content that are not physically part of the globe. These “augmentations” can be made toappear as part of the exhibit when viewing the exhibit through

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Monica Daniela Hernandez-Sanchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

necessity for activities that allow both, lecturer and student, generate aclass dynamic that promotes active interaction.In order to achieve the academical objectives in all types of scenarios, not only in thecontingency one, teachers must take into consideration that the new generation of students needsfrequent stimulus in order to acquire their attention and optimize their acquisition of knowledgeand competencies development. Adding interactive elements to class session can increase thestudents’ attention span [1]. In online courses, this can present itself as a challenge or anopportunity. Institutional learning has entirely changed its dynamic process as consequence ofthis necessity, introducing methods as: gamification, flipped-classrooms

Conference Session

Using Technology to Support Learning in Mechanics

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Yonghee Lee, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Mechanics

examples, change models and evidence-based teaching practices in engineering curricula, and the role of non-cognitive and affective factors in student academic outcomes and overall success. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Affordance of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in a Dynamics CourseIntroductionLecture is still a dominant instruction approach in undergraduate science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classrooms [1]. However, STEM education communitieshave called for instructional reform to shift how we teach STEM subjects from transferringknowledge to students to engaging students actively in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; C. Fred Higgs III, Rice University; Illya V. Hicks, Rice University; Clayton J. Clark II, Florida A&M University; Natalie Yolanda Arnett, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Molly Stuhlsatz, BSCS Science Learning

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

development sessions. This poster details survey evidence of theeffectiveness attributed to the sessions presented between 2019-2020 from the point of view ofthe 11 postdoctoral scholars participating in the project. This study is guided by the followingresearch questions: 1. How do the engineering postdoctoral scholars rate the relevance and benefit of the personal and professional development sessions? 2. What do the postdoctoral scholars identify as most valuable about the personal and professional development sessions? 3. In what areas of the personal and professional development sessions do the postdoctoral scholars feel more informed? 4. What recommendations do the postdoctoral scholars offer in terms of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Timothy A. Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Erin Elizabeth Bowen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Carlos Alberto Castro, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Department of Behavioral & So- cial Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. She holds a Ph.D. in Indus- trial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University, with a graduate minor in Research Method- ology.Dr. Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityMr. Carlos Alberto Castro, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Carlos Alberto Castro NEAR lab MicaPlex, room 222 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1 Aerospace Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114–3900 386–226–7019 (W), 386–589–1402 (M) carlos.castro@erau.edu Project Role: Project Manager (a) Professional Preparation Project Management Institute Project Manager Professional (PMP) 2019 Embry-Riddle

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Yang Zhang, Western Carolina University; Nelson A. Granda, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; AMM Nazmul Ahsan, Western Carolina University; Hayri Sezer, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

into online teaching and learningnationwide. After completing the interrupted spring semester, adequate time was left for alleducators to prepare for the fall semester[1], [2].Given the ongoing and unprecedented situation that COVID-19 has brought to higher education,and like many other Engineering Schools and Colleges across the U.S., during the Fall term of2020, the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Western Carolina University (WCU)modified their traditional method of instruction, from a face-to-face method to a broadly definedhybrid and online instruction (both synchronous and asynchronous) methods [3]. These last twomethodologies, hybrid and online instruction, has been previously studied under normalcircumstances [4]–[6

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

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Ramsin Khoshabeh, University of California, San Diego; Rick Gessner, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

– knowing how databases interact with servers inbuilding IoT products, for example.The Agile Experiment (History of the Course)To meet these challenges, we established three project objectives. Our first objective was to findmore agile and sustainable processes to develop and continuously improve engineeringcurriculum. The second objective was to improve our pedagogical methods to make theclassroom learning experience more engaging [1]. The third objective was to develop a newlearning experience for our students that produced measurably better learning outcomes.An essential idiom that emerged from student, faculty, industry, and professional surveys was thewidespread use of agile methodologies. Since these methods are part of the curriculum we

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Taylor Maida, University of Notre Dame; Simran Moolchandaney, University of Notre Dame; Gabrielle Tanjuatco, University of Notre Dame; Caroline Lubbe, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

University of Notre Dame.Simran Moolchandaney, University of Notre Dame Simran Moolchandaney is a class of 2023 undergraduate student at the University of Notre Dame major- ing in Computer Science and minoring in Bioengineering. Outside the classroom, Simran is an NCAA Division 1 Fencer, and an active SWE member who zealously engages in community service work.Gabrielle Tanjuatco, University of Notre Dame Gabrielle Tanjuatco is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in Mechanical Engineering in the Class of 2021.Caroline Lubbe, University of Notre Dame Caroline Lubbe is a Chemical Engineering student in the University of Notre Dame Class of 2023. American c

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Capstone Design

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Jamie Gravell, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Todd W. Polk, University of Texas at Dallas

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Design in Engineering Education

students found the PRR/MFPprocess to be a beneficial process because they believed they received useful feedback from theEngineering Directors and that it helped their project outcome. We further validated the positiveeffects off the PRR/MFP process by examining the effect of the MFP grade on the technicalevaluation of the team’s final project for 147 teams over 8 semesters. From these results, webelieve the PRR/MFP process is a useful process to promote team preparedness and increaseproject success in engineering capstone courses. The process not only encourages mentorshipfrom course Engineering Directors, but also allows students another opportunity to learn topresent and defend their work.1. IntroductionIn the concluding year of an engineering