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Research Methods and Studies on Engineering Education Research

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Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University; George K. Karway, Arizona State University; Mohammad Zaid Alrajhi, Arizona State University; King Saud University; Brian Carl Nelson, Arizona State University; Seungki Shin, Seoul National University of Education

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Educational Research and Methods

technology(ABET), the different engineering program outcomes include applying knowledge of mathematics,science and engineering, designing and conduct experiments, designing a system, components tomeet realistic needs, functioning in a multidisciplinary team, formulating and solving engineeringproblems, communicating effectively, etc. [3]. Various researchers have made attempts toincorporate these requirements in their courses independently. For example, various researchstudies exist on related topics such as problem solving [4-8], course or laboratory projects [9-13],technology in classroom [14-17], teamwork [18-21], experiential learning [22-25], design skills[26-28], etc.BackgroundPublished literature in the past [1-4] presents details about

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Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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Ronald J. Bennett F.ABET, University of St. Thomas; Eugene Joseph Audette, University of St. Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, WorkWise Coaching & Consulting; Alanna K. Moravetz JD, Alanna Consulting LLC; Sheryl Niebuhr, University of St. Thomas and Sheryl Niebuhr Consulting LLC

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Engineering Leadership Development

program, they developed an action-learning project that was carried out in their organizations to test their leadership capability andcapability for solving real issues within their organization. Finally, they left the graduateprogram with a plan for continuing their leadership journey beyond the university and into theirfuture. Students worked in learning groups to support one another and actively coached eachother on their progress. Many commented: ‘this was my first time to truly assess myself in somany different dimensions and really put a plan in place to become the kind of leader I want tobe’. It was exciting to watch their leadership capabilities emerge and grow.In the survey of alumni conducted for this paper, an ongoing effort to track

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Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

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Erin A. Henslee, Wake Forest University; Lauren Lowman, Wake Forest University; Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University; Anita K. McCauley, Wake Forest University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

], faculty development [17],and e-learning [18].While there are many pedagogical approaches to promote EM, Active Learning Pedagogies(ALP) are extensively cited as an effective approach [9], [10], [18], [19]. ALPs are defined bymethods of learning in which the student is experientially involved in the learning process andinclude practices such as problem-based, discovery-based, inquiry-based, and project-basedlearning. In addition to supporting EM, empirical evidence reinforces the value of implementingactive-learning pedagogies (ALPs) in STEM classrooms – from the positive impacts on studentlearning and performance to the reduction of achievement gaps in underrepresented groups [20].ALPs have been linked to improved self-efficacy and the

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Development Around Diversity

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Daniel Erian Armanios; Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Millard L. McElwee, Exponent; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University; Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

). Her research is focused on applying optimization and decision analysis tools to evaluate the sustainability, equity, and reliability of power systems in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa. One of her current NSF-funded projects include developing a framework for understanding the sustainability and equity trade-offs for different power plant investments. Another project involves quanti- fying the air pollution emissions associated with electric transmission and distribution systems. Dr. Nock holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Bridging Content and Context in the Classroom

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Melissa Ellen Ko, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

transition- ing to an education-focused career track, Melissa taught at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, and Foothill College. These engagements have included courses within and outside the major, aimed at undergraduates at all years, high school students, and working adults. Melissa is now the Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) for the Bioengineering department, where she works on broader educational research projects and curricular change. Her work includes trying to better understand and support student development as ethical and quantitative thinkers. Through work with Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Melissa has also developed diversity and inclusion content for instruc

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Mark F. Roll P.E., University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Michael R. Maughan, University of Idaho; Michael Lowry, University of Idaho; Melinda A. Davis, University of Idaho; Connor J. Hill, University of Idaho

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the Poly- mers Division, studying polymers in microelectronics applications. His research projects at the University of Idaho center on thin-films based on hybrid materials, including silicates, polyoxometalates, and dia- mondoid polymers with funding from sources including the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the Semiconductor Research Corporation, and the Donors of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund.Dr. Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho Brian K. Johnson received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Endowed Chair in Power

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Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

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Robert M. O'Hara, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Candice W. Bolding, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

the Learning Sciences program, Robert, worked as a student affairs professional in higher education focusing on residential curriculum, social justice advocacy and awareness, and Intergroup Dialogue.Dr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student mo- tivation and their learning experiences. Her projects focus on student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, development of problem solving skills, self-regulated learn- ing, and epistemic beliefs. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Miles Book, Bucknell University

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Construction Engineering

conjunction with the visual stimulation of going to the site, or bringing the site to the classroom through video, it is important for students to have tactile stimulation as well. This workaims to provide the means for this tactile stimulation with three dimensional scaled models ofconstruction projects, a process we call “shrinking the construction site.” Through careful andaccurate design of the 3D models, it is possible to show construction processes and step by stepprocedures for the construction of various building elements all while providing visual andtactile stimulation for students in a classroom environment.This paper describes the procedures taken in order to design and construct a 3D model of theprocesses taking place during the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Wilkistar Otieno, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Christine Beimborn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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those of the authors and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Ononye, L. C. (2011, June), Progress and lmpact of SET: An NSF S-STEM Scholarship Project Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2—190072. Jones, S. C., & Rusch, K. A., & Waggenspack, W. N. (2014, June), S-STEM: ENG2 Scholars for Success 2007-2013 Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana. 10.18260/1-2—229963. Minaie, A., & Sanati-Mehrizy, R. (2016, June), Progress and Impact of LEAP: An NSF S-STEM Scholarship Project Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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TS3: Working with Students

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Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Azure Janee Stewart

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Engineering Libraries

examines the social practices that are context spe- cific within different academic disciplines. She has participated in the evaluation and assessment of state supported projects such as the Digital Literacy Pathways in California Report and the California STEM Innovation Network Summit, sponsored by the California STEM Learning Network Initiative. Azure received her Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Teaching and Learning from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has over ten years’ experience in Student Affairs working with graduate students across academic disciplines. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

assignments, quizzes, and project reports to evaluate thestudents' performance on flipped modules versus their performance on traditional lecturingmodules or against other students in a non-flipped offering of the same course.Video lectures were recorded via the Panopto desktop application and were uploaded to the coursewebsite at least five days before the scheduled class meeting. For both courses, the videos rangedbetween 7 to 20 minutes long. The students were required to watch 4 to 6 videos before each classmeeting. To make sure that students watch the videos on time, they were quizzed at the beginningof each class meeting on the materials that were presented in the videos for that class. Theseaccountability quizzes were mainly multiple-choice

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Faculty Development 3: Research, Practice, and Lessons Learned

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Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Stacy Tantum, Duke University; Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University

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regular contributor to the Improve with Metacognition blog. Dr. Cunningham teaches a range of courses across undergraduate levels with spe- cialization in dynamic systems, measurement, and control. In his teaching he seeks to apply what he has learned from his research, spurring student reflection and metacognitive growth, so that they may become more skillful learners. Skillful learners are capable, independent, and adaptable thinkers who are able to succeed wherever their career paths lead. Dr. Cunningham has industry experience through 7 co-op expe- riences as an undergraduate student, 2 sponsored projects as a graduate student, and as a consultant after joining the faculty at Rose-Hulman. He holds B.S., M.S., and

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The ABCs of FBDs

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Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Performance at the University of Central Florida. Her interests include resampling method, propensity score analysis, research design, measurement and evaluation, and the applications of statis- tical methods in educational research and behavioral sciences. She is actively involved educational and social science research projects. Dr. Bai has published books and many professional articles in refereed national and international journals. She has won several competitive awards at the University of Cen- tral Florida for her excellent teaching and research. Dr. Bai also served on several professional journal editorial boards, such as Journal of Experimental Education, Frontiers in Quantitative Psychology and Measurement, and

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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

importance of maintaining themvia a virtual visit for the completion of a Civil Engineering program particularly in the area ofStructural Design.Construction site visits has always been a highly valuable element of Civil Engineeringprograms. It allows students to visualize construction processes and translate the numericalactivities studied in the classroom to tangible projects. With the pandemic and the stay-at-homeguidelines, construction site visits have a positive distraction factor from reality, becoming anelement that motivates the students to participate and divert themselves from the currentsituation, additionally to the academical benefits that the visits provides.We did a qualitative investigation by interviewing 121 undergraduate students

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The ABCs of FBDs

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Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Sylvie Vieau; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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Mechanics

the problem-solving methods used by engineering students and howthey relate to spatial skill levels.ParticipantsIn fall 2019, students in their third or fourth year, who were enrolled in a Mechanical, or closelyrelated, engineering program at the University of Cincinnati, were recruited for participation inthis study through announcements in their upper division courses. A total of 47 students,including five female students (10.6%), participated in the study. Students were compensated $75for their participation in the project. All research conducted through this project was monitoredand approved by the Institutional Review Board at the university.ProcedureThe student participants completed the Mental Cutting Test (MCT, [10]), a test of

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Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

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Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

an active role in reimagining the field of CEE in the future. This course establishes thefoundation for further computing (and sensing) skill development in required junior- and senior-level lab and project courses, including our senior capstone design course. Before graduation, asignificant number of undergraduates also elect to take at least one graduate-level course with astrong computational focus.Both educational activities described in this work were developed and deployed in the Spring2020 semester, after the transition from in-person instruction to remote instruction. In particular,the first activity (“Graph Theory and Disease Transmission”) was released five days after theState of Pennsylvania issued its first “Stay at Home” order

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Thermal Fluid Related

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Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Brian J. Kirby, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Prof K. Prof K. 3500gets to play [redacted].Your team plays Among Us with Prof K and TAs 3500Your team gets to pick a project first for 4000Fluid-Mechanical DissectionMembers of your team get one additional homework/quiz 6500leniencyYour team receives MAE3230-themed temporary tattoos xxxxYour team picks its recitation seats first when we next xxxxxreshuffle the seating chartProf K lectures in costume for halloween xxx points from each of 8 teamsYour team gets a private hour of office hours with a TA in xxxxpreparation for written exam or mock job interview(subject to

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Computers in Education 3 - Modulus I

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James Kretzschmar, University of Wyoming; Robert F. Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R. Anderson, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

pilot study, description of the labs, and assessment.Development and ObjectiveThe objective of this project was to examine the feasibility of a full-scale implementation of ahome-based laboratory for selected online courses. As institutions begin to offer more onlineengineering courses one of the challenges has been how to incorporate a lab component. Possiblesolutions to consider are use of simulation software, or require students to physically attend asession where all the labs are conducted at one time.Labs designed around simulation platforms show basic principles, however lack the hands-onlearning experiences of troubleshooting issues that can arise with the physical wiring and testingof circuits. These real world issues are just as

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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William Harrison Walls, Purdue University ; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

toreplace the projected attrition. This phenomenon is colloquially known as the “manufacturingskills gap,” and is immensely complex, with near-limitless contributing social andtechnological factors. In the 2018 Skills Gap in Manufacturing Study [1], industry executiveslist a few potential reasons for the projected shortage of talent; including the lack of interestin manufacturing careers due to misperceptions of the industry and a shift in the skills thatcutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes demand. According to [1], themanufacturing workforce is aging and in the next decade, there will be a shortage in talent tofill the nearly 2.6 million projected openings. In that same report, manufacturing executivesidentified “misperceptions of

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

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Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Crawford, Rice University; Christopher Barr, Rice University; Isaias Cerda, Rice University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

evaluator and psychometric expert on several federally funded projects in education, natural science, and engineering. His focus is to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative measurement and program evaluation utiliz- ing validated assessment tools with published psychometric properties, qualitative rubrics with reliable scoring procedures, and developing and validating assessments in-line with the recommendations of the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.Isaias Cerda , Rice University As the Associate Director for Science Education and English Language Learners for the Rice Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) and a former participant in our professional development programs, Isaias provides

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Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

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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

and teaching in the freshman engineering program and the mechanical engineering program. She is also the Assistant Director of the NAE Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) at ASU and works closely with the Director to ensure the success of the program. Dr. Zhu is also involved in the ASU ProMod project, the Engineering Projects in Community Service program, the Engineering Futures program, the Global Freshman Academy/Earned Admission Program, and the ASU Kern Project. She was a part of the team that designed a largely team and activity based online Introduction to Engineering course. She has also co-developed two unique MOOCs, Introduction to Engineering and Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Lorelie Imperial, University of Florida; Corey Payne; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Maria Korolev, University of Florida; Philip J. Brucat, University of Florida; Chang-Yu Wu, University of Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Design Experiences for Future Engineers in Chemistry Laboratory AbstractOur approach to general chemistry laboratory for engineers in our NSF-funded IUSE project(DUE-1625378) involves the use of design challenges (DCs), an innovation that uses authenticcontext and practice to transform traditional tasks. These challenges are scaled-down engineeringproblems related to the NAE Grand Challenges that engage students in collaborative, team-basedproblem solving via the modeling process. With features aligned with professional engineeringpractice, DCs are hypothesized to support student motivation for the task as well as for theprofession. As an evaluation of our curriculum design, we use Expectancy Value

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Assessment in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College ; Steven Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

by students, and contrast it with that used bySTEM professionals.In [2] the authors showed that “professional” STEM writing is far from homogeneous anddemonstrated significant differences not only between engineering and natural science writing,but also between different disciplines within engineering: samples of physics, structural,electrical, and mechanical engineering writing were compared and found to have pronounceddifferences in voice, style, and diction. Present work will expand this comparison to includeanalysis of student work.Student work considered for this paper was in the form of an analysis report, submitted bysenior-level Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students as part of a year-long seniordesign team project. The

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Computers in Education 10 - Technology 2

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Irini Spyridakis, University of Washington

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Computers in Education

its assessment. The module and graded reportassignment described in this paper provide students with an opportunity to apply usabilityheuristics to evaluate the effectiveness of everyday UIs and create a high-fidelity mockup of aredesigned UI. An overriding goal of this UI module is to deepen students’ understanding of UIdesign principles as well as heuristics for evaluating effective UIs and in the process gain anunderstanding of the impact that UI design has in people’s lives. Students take an active role intheir own learning in this project-based assignment [6]. The assignment helps students taketheory into practice and prepare them for the world of work. Educators in any discipline involvedin designing products in which users interact

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Student Engagement, Socioemotional Needs, and Social Support During Pandemic

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Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Constanza Melian, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Javiera Francisca Meza, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Gonzalo Cortés, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Jorge A. Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods

Chile Javiera Meza has a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile. She is a research assistant of the Engineering Education Division, responsible for supporting research tasks and collaborating in data collection and analysis. Javiera developed a project about STEM education focused on primary school. Her research theme is about gender gap and motivation of students in undergraduate computer science programs. Currently she is researching about student motivation in online lessons due to the influence of COVID-19.Mr. Gonzalo Cort´es, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile Gonzalo Cort´es is an undergraduate student at the engineering school in Pontificia Universidad Cat

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Systems Engineering

. They are publicly availabledata at the iGEM website [23], where the participants documented their projects using differentrepresentations (texts, diagrams, models, videos, etc.). These wikis were published with acreative commons copyright. For this project, we focused on the following sections of the wikis: • Team members (Names, majors, and specific contributions to the project). • Problem framing • Design of their biological system • Laboratory notebook with daily or weekly reports of experiments and results • Mathematical models and simulations • Demonstration of the design's functionality and general conclusions • Description of the outreach activities • Team's social media (Facebook, Instagram

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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Hoda Ehsan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #34916An Instructional Approach to Engage Children with Autism to EngineeringDesignDr. Hoda Ehsan, Georgia Institute of Technology Hoda is a research faculty at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering Education, Purdue. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering in Iran, and obtained her M.S. in Childhood Education and New York teaching certification from City College of New York (CUNY-CCNY). She is now a graduate research assistant on STEM+C project. Her research interests include designing

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Heather Kaplan, University of Texas El Paso

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

theStudio Habits of Mind as defined through studies in arts classrooms through Bers’ [8] [9] notionof Positive Technological Development. During the Creepy Carrots project, we witnessed manyof the aforementioned dispositions and the following discussion will describe a few instanceswhere the Studio Habits of Mind and the six C’s of Positive Technological Developmentintersected. In the interest of time, we have chosen to explore those intersections that were mostprevalent in our analysis. This is by no means an exhaustive analysis of the intersection of thesebehaviors in this study or possible in subsequent studies. The authors suggest that further studymay reveal additional connections and deepen complexity and understanding of theseintersections

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3: Teaching Environmental Engineering in the COVID-19 Era

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David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Claire P. Chouinard, University of Pittsburgh; Gregg P. Kotchey, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

Research and Outreach Center in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. In 2019, Dr. Kerzmann joined the Me- chanical Engineering and Material Science (MEMS) department at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the advising coordinator and associate professor in the MEMS department, where he positively engages with numerous mechanical engineering advisees, teaches courses in mechanical engineering and sustainability, and conducts research in energy systems. Throughout his career, Dr. Kerzmann has advised over eighty student projects, some of which have won regional and international awards. A recent project team won the Utility of Tomorrow competition, outperforming fifty-five international teams to bring

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Capstone Design

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Andrea Gregg, Pennsylvania State University; Eric Marsh, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

expertise; manage and lead projects; understand basic businessprinciples needed in small and large companies; and ideate when there are not alreadyestablished explicit design specifications.As a curriculum, most Mechanical Engineering programs by necessity are discipline focused,without much flexibility. Curricular changes typically involve a long process and significantjustification. There are also a number of required foundational courses such as math, physics,and mechanics that are followed by the obligatory ME-focused courses such as thermodynamics,fluids, dynamics, labs, and design courses. The sheer breadth of required courses significantlyconstrains the time available to explore other critical skills. These curricula are additionallyshaped