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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 9: Online Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tao Xing, University of Idaho; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho; John Crepeau, University of Idaho

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

average in both overall pass rate and most topic areas.1. IntroductionAlmost all of the world's most pressing problems would benefit from Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-based solutions [1]. Fourteen of the sixteen fastest-growing "industries of the future" are STEM industries, and all of the top twenty-five degrees bypay and demand are in STEM subjects. By 2025, 3.5 million STEM jobs will be open in theUnited States alone. To deliver efficient and effective STEM education to most students ischallenging due to the many dimensions involved in the teaching and learning processes. One ofthem is that GenZ students always have access to modern technology such as the internet,computers, and smartphones, which could have a strong

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Virtual Training, Online and Open Education; Instructional Technology

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Atefe Makhmalbaf, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

networking, wikis, and alternate reality worlds have grown significantly. Some instructorsshare their course materials and teaching ideas broadly, which expands learning and educationequity. Online content such as open educational resources (OERs) have been developed to supporthigher education students. Open educational resources are teaching, learning, and researchmaterials, commonly in the digital medium and public domain; an open educational resource maybe released under an open license [1]. In other words, an OER allows others to access, use, adaptand redistribute the materials at no cost. An OER may include complete courses, individual courseunits or modules, textbooks, lesson plans, syllabi, lectures, assignments, game-based learningprograms

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

policy” in fall 2022 semester, the level of student success, and lessons learned.IntroductionThe authors through their teaching experience in many years have noticed a gradual decline instudents’ deep grasp of course material. The easy access to solution manuals, on-line tutoringservices, spending little time in reading the textbook, not reviewing the textbook exampleproblems, being absent in lectures, not solving homework problems, and grade inflation have beenthe contributing factors to gradual decline in student learning. We have taken steps to address someof these challenges in the past and reported on our efforts in the proceeding of engineeringeducational conferences [1-8]. From 2010 through 2017, we observed that many students wereabsent

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

literature as ‘cultural shock,’ students have difficulties adjusting tovarious academic climates due to the lack of culturally relevant knowledge and skills [9]. In thisregard, Ollendick and King recorded a high prevalence of anxiety disorders among Americanyouth [13]. Blazer et al. and Robins et al. reported higher phobia and agoraphobia rates particularlyin African Americans [4], [16]. Barlow and Bell identified anxiety syndromes such as Pa-Leng,Koro, Nervous, and Taijin Kyofusho in assorted cultures [2], [3].Abdi et al. further revealed that GPA and standardized testing affect long-term anxiety and self-efficacy [1]. According to Chapell and Blanding, test anxiety effectuates when being preoccupiedby the possibility of negative score outcomes [5

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Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bret N Lingwall, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea E Surovek, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

instructors for the same courses over the same period, asthere were not rigorous controls for uniformity to ensure that an even comparison could be made.Our Flipped ClassroomsThe flipped classroom approach has been well studied as a pedagogical tool since the mid-2000s[1-9], with many rigorous and observational studies published from faculty researchers andscholars a like from around the world. Although implementation and particulars of the flippedclassroom format vary, the primary concepts generally accepted in the literature [1-9] are asfollows for the engineering, and particularly civil engineering education community:1. In contrast to conventional learning classrooms, which feature a lecture followed by working of examples, the flipped

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

equallyimportant for the stakeholder of this projects [1]. While the concept of sustainability is slowlyinfusing into the civil engineering projects, the students are not receiving any formal education inthe undergraduate curriculum on it. As the frequency and extent intensity of the natural disastersare on the rise, it is very important to train the next generation engineers on the sustainabilityconcept from the classroom level. For sustainability to be addressed by civil engineeringprofessionals, students must be educated and trained to consider the concept of sustainability toaccommodate it in any construction project.Capstone/Senior design class intends to accumulate the experience of the students gained fromcourses in the curriculum. Students are

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jungsoo Lim, California State University, Los Angeles; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

strategies for female students to broaden theirparticipation in computing.As a part of the study, we collected data on the introductory course sequence, CS1 Introductionto Programming I, CS2 Introduction to Programming II, and CS3 Programming with DataStructure. The data included quasi-cohort course outcomes, quasi-cohort persistence, retentiongraduation, day 1 to census day enrollment, completion by transfer status, outcomes by major,and student support. In addition, to understand in-depth the level of preparedness and the level ofsatisfaction of women and minority students in computing, we also collected additional data.This effort included collecting the results of midterm exams, quizzes, course projects,assignments, and the final exam from CS1

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Peer Mentorship, Cross-Race Mentoring Relationships, Race, Gender, Student Success, and Career Outcomes

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret; Anneke Bruwer; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, American Society for Engineering Education ; Ray Phillips, American Society for Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

the standard in the engineering professoriatedue to the underrepresentation of senior and emeriti faculty of color in engineering academia.Thus, this intrinsic case study explores the perspectives of 16 mentees and 14 mentors on thekeys to successful cross-race mentoring. Participant interviews were analyzed inductively andresulted in three themes: (1) self-awareness and empathy create trusting, honest conversations;(2) mentee career advancement must be core to the relationship; and (3) a history of racialallyship from the mentor is required. These findings reveal the importance of the IMPACTmentoring program creating successful mentoring matches in which mentees and mentorsdemonstrate self-awareness and empathy, focus on mentee career

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston-Downtown ; Julio Enrique Aleman, University of Houston-Downtown

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Engineering Analysis course at the Engineering Technology (ET)department in the University of Houston – Downtown (UHD). Furthermore, to the best of theauthors’ knowledge, this is the first reported work where bayou water is used for powerproduction which is an inexpensive way to produce power.Keywords: Power, Bayou, Houston, Turbine, No head.1. Introduction: For most of the modern age, people have been getting most of the energy from coal, gas, andother types of fossil fuels. While people have used other forms of power generation, there hasbeen a substantial movement to find and use other forms of power generation where windturbines being the most well-known example. This work looks for alternate power generationthat has led to look at what

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna Wong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis; Wenshen Pong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

success seminars. This paper will share theexperience of the Center’s first year. Communication was a huge component of the EngineeringSuccess Center’s effort due to the wide distribution of students across learning modalities andphysical locations. Analysis of effective means of student engagement and the impact ofattendance on presentations/seminars due to remote offerings will be discussed. Tutoring wasoffered as a hybrid option to broaden the range of students participating and engaging with theservice. This paper emphasizes the lessons learned and the external evaluation conducted at theend of the Center’s first semester.1. IntroductionIn 2021, San Francisco State University was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF)Hispanic

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mahdi Joseph Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Joel Michael Tomlinson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #38899Practical Project in Linear Design Course During COVID-19Dr. Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern ShoreMahdi Joseph Fotouhi, University of Maryland Eastern ShoreJoel Michael Tomlinson, University of Maryland Eastern Shore ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 1 Practical Project in Linear Design Course During COVID-19AbstractPractical project design in the Linear Course in the Department of Computer Science andEngineering Technology is intended to be a real-world experience to help

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ricardo Medina, Golecki Group; Jaylynn Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Katelynn Ohk; Dominique Kisantear; Jorge Jimenez; Gavin Tian; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

awarded annually [1]. The percentage of STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded tofemale students is 37.4% compared to their male counterparts, who constitute 62.6% of studentsearning degrees. Furthermore, only 6.5% of these degrees were awarded to Black students, and12.3% were awarded to Hispanic students. An increase in citations and publications citing theterm “STEM Outreach” (Figure 1) is evidence of interest in outreach within academia. Asoutreach programs are further developed for the purpose of early engagement for students fromgroups underrepresented in engineering, it is important for researchers to understand how toadapt research to outreach for students to create positive learning experiences.Figure 1. Results from a Web of Science citation

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Amanda Bao, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

education (EOP, 2022). It was developedby The Lemelson Foundation and VentureWell in 2019 and was revised in 2022 afterincorporating comments from different stakeholders. The framework addresses different learningoutcomes in eight major categories namely design, material choice, environmental impactmeasurement, social responsibility, responsible business and economy, environmental literacy,communication and teamwork, and critical thinking as depicted in Figure 1. The learningoutcomes under each category are also separated into core and advanced-level outcomes. TheEOP learning outcomes align with learning outcomes for engineering courses and they alsoaddress the seven ABET student outcomes and the 17 United Nations Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (UN

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 2: Manurfacturing, Simulation, Safety, and Technical Writing

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Erin Concepcion; Ryan Hekker; Ean H. Ng, Oregon State University; Chukwudiebube Atagbuzia; Thomas L Doyle, Oregon State University; Jenette K Paul, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

they observe unsafe practices, as they might have been conditionedto rely on authority figures (instructor or TA) in lab-courses to monitor and verbally remindstudents to use proper safety procedures and practices.IntroductionSince the tragic lab incident at UCLA in 2008 that resulted in the death of a graduate student, the2010 explosion at Texas Tech University that injured a graduate student and a professor, andseveral high-profile accidents in academic laboratories, academic lab safety has gainedconsiderable attention [1]. Since these high-profile incidents, academic lab safety, specificallychemical lab safety, has spurred a number of publications, programs, and risk managementguidelines and policies on academic lab safety and promoting

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 13: Lab Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdelrahman Atef Youssef; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

mechanical property test data, then calculated, analyzed andcompared their experimental and analytical property results, and discussed their findingsin their lab reports.Project DetailsFour pure (99.9% purity) aluminum tensile test specimens were sand cast using a matchplate in the lab and were subjected to hardness and tensile tests before and after coldrolling. The specimens’ patterns were 3D-printed ABS parts and mounted on the side ofan aluminum plate. The dimensions of the pattern follow the subsize specimen fromASTM E8M4, as shown in figure 1: Figure 1: Dimensions of the tensile test specimensEach group of students produced four tensile specimens by sand casting. Figures 2 and 3show the sand cast molds and match plates. The

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 5: Supporting Success 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Bilo Thomas, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Arinan De Piemonte Dourado, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

problem forinstitutions of higher education for many years. But retaining engineering students is critical forthe modern economy; an increasing number of qualified engineers is needed to create and build theinfrastructure that is necessary in a globalized world. Unfortunately, students face unexpected chal-lenges in their freshman year. Researchers have discovered that many different experiences andperceptions lead to attrition, including low grades, feelings of belonging uncertainty, imposter syn-drome, financial issues, loss of interest in engineering, and other life stressors [1, 2, 3]. Although itis possible to intervene on any one of these factors and hope to make a difference, interventions thattarget the most important contributors to

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COED: All about That Math

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

students'average time solving two exam exercises, analyzing the experimental and two control groups,and finding a significant statistical difference between their means. The experimental group andthe first control group were taught by the same teacher, while another taught the second controlgroup. The statistical test results suggest that using the strategy that included the mobile apphelped students consolidate their knowledge of the topic, regardless of the teacher.Key Words: Trigonometry Learning, Application of Right Triangles, Mobile Apps for Learning,Educational Innovation, Higher Education.IntroductionSeveral studies state that mobile applications positively impact student performance, motivation,and learning attitudes [1], [2], [3]. In the spring

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Programmatic Effects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amin Azad, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

schools thataddress the topics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and looks for evidence of SystemsThinking Teaching within the courses and curriculum.KeywordsSystems thinking, Engineering Education, Canadian Education, Landscape Review,Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education.BackgroundThere is little doubt on the benefits of entrepreneurship in an economy’s development.Entrepreneurial activities leading to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have beenconsistently shown to create more jobs, wealth, and innovation in a region. In developedeconomies, SMEs make up a large portion of the businesses, responsible for 60-70% ofemployment and up to 50% of gross domestic product (GDP) [1], illustrating the value ofentrepreneurship in job

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The Best of Computers in Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayma Koval, Georgia Institute of Technology; Diley Hernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tom McKlin; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rafael A. Arce-Nazario; Joseph Carroll-Miranda; Isaris Rebeca Quinones Perez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Lilliana Marrero-Solis; Jason Freeman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Taneisha Lee Brown; Pascua Padro; Stephen Garrett; Analia E. Rao; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Spanish term for “remix”- encompasses the combination,manipulation and mixing of music or other cultural products in the creation of something new[1]. This idea also alludes directly to the concept of hybridization, which lies at the core ofLatinidad and the essence of Latin culture, both musically [2] and culturally [3]. Remixing isconsidered not only a contemporary art form that cuts across multiple creative areas of the digitalrealm [1], but also an educational tool that provides a culturally authentic and creative form ofengagement for students [4]. The benefits of remixing as an educational approach were central tothe philosophy behind the creation of EarSketch, a music mixing software platform andeducational curriculum [5]. EarSketch

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Hin Chin, University of Michigan; Jing Ouyang, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Gongjun Xu, University of Michigan; Rebecca L Matz, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

have a positive team-based learning experience.IntroductionTeam-based learning (TBL) was first introduced in the 1980s to address problems that arosefrom large class settings [1], [2]. Although TBL was first implemented in business schools,team-based pedagogy can now be found across engineering, medical, and social sciencesprograms all around the world. Even though TBL provides students and instructors with manybenefits, students do not always benefit equally from this learning method due to issues withfree-riders or social loafing, work allocation, and communication, among others [3], [4]. Forexample, some students might feel the need for themselves to take on more interesting parts of aproject, leaving the menial, boring, or repetitive work

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 10: Teaming and Professional Skills

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico, P.E., E4S, LLC; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

for researchto consider nuanced distinctions within STEM fields to assist research to practice transitions.Competition in securing jobs upon graduation is expected to continue, including for engineeringpositions. In fact, even in a market of high demand for STEM graduates, employers needcandidates that display the skills, interests, and readiness to be successful employees.A gap remains in understanding how prepared students feel and how they improve theirpreparedness to obtain their preferred FPAG, in particular within a specific discipline under theSTEM domain. To explore this gap, we sought to answer these research questions:1) What are students’ self-rated perceptions of preparedness for their preferred FPAG and howdo they compare to

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Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Courtney S Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Paras Mandal, University of Texas at El Paso; Sukumar Kamalasadan

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

follows: the next section presents an overview of the powerengineering curriculum redesign and motivations behind it; section III describes the situativepedagogy strategies that have been implemented; section IV presents the evaluation tools used toassess the effectiveness of the curriculum redesign; section V then presents and compares selectresults from the control and the test groups; finally, the paper concludes in section VI with asummary and a discussion on ongoing work and future plans. II. Power Engineering Curriculum Redesign Most courses in electric power engineering have remained unaltered in decades and are failingto deliver relevant information with respect to current energy needs and industry practice [1]-[7].Traditionally

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Effective Teaching and Learning, and Post-Pandemic Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida; Paul E. Spector; Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida; Mehmet Bugrahan Ayanoglu; Rania Elashmawy, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Cohort (1) – Electrical Engineering Juniors • Spring 2021 Cohort (2) – General Engineering Freshman • Spring 2021 Cohort (3) – Psychology Majors • Fall 2021 Cohort (1) – General Engineering Freshman, and • Fall 2021 Cohort (2) – Psychology Majors. • Fall 2022 Cohort (1) – Electrical Engineering JuniorsIn addition to the direct responses, we generated functions to represent features and attributes foreach response, such as efficacy, habits, hesitation, preoccupancy, volatility, engagements incurricular and extracurricular activities. The student populations from all cohorts were combinedto create a master survey list. Binary categories have been defined as academic failure (GPA <2.0) or not (GPA > 2.0) based on the self

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Marriott; Menaka Abraham; Heather E. Dillon, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

specific number of points.This challenge was the catalyst to look for new methods of grading, though there were other drawbacks ofthe quality based grading that we also wished to overcome. Traditional grading has been shown topropagate biased and colonial structures [1]. The focus on single submission evaluations like examscaused a great deal of anxiety among students of all skill levels and contributed to greater errors andstereotype threat [2]. Finally, assigning a one-dimensional score to a student's work is necessarilysubjective and invites application of unconscious and conscious biases in grading. While these otherdrawbacks existed prior to the pandemic, their importance was often overlooked or underestimated.Labor-based grading had already

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Yuanhong Yu, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Ewa Stelmach, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, Student Success, Machine LearningIntroductionAcademic institutions have always cared about and searched for ways to improve student successand retention. With the recent decline in student enrollment and retention rates nationally,improving student performance and completion rates has become an important objective forinstitutions [1]. One of the major changes City University of New York (CUNY) undertook wasto end offerings of traditional remedial courses as the research showed they hindered studentprogress toward their degree [2].College Algebra is a gateway course for STEM majors at the Queensborough CommunityCollege of City University of New York (CUNY) with high enrollment but low passing rates.While there have been initiatives constantly

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siavash Farzan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

systems, ii) formulation andimplementation of advanced model-based robot control algorithms using classical and modern controltheory, and iii) programming and performance evaluation of robotic systems on physics engine robotsimulators. Course evaluations and student surveys demonstrate that the proposed project-basedassignments successfully bridge the gap between theory and practice, and facilitate learning ofcontrol theory concepts and state-of-the-art robotics techniques through a hands-on approach.1 IntroductionControl theory is a key foundation in the fields of robotics and engineering and is an essentialsubject in both undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula. It provides a mathematicalframework for analyzing and designing

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Durham Technical Community College

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

because ofworkforce shortages [1]. Contractors are frequently asking technical colleges if they have anystudents who can go to work immediately.So why is there such a shortage? One reason is the aging workforce. In 2021 the Bureau of LaborStatistics estimated that there were almost 1.2 million people between the ages of 55 and 64working in the construction and extraction (oil and mining) industries [2]. Also, according to theGlens Falls (NY) Business Journal, an estimated 31 million skilled trades workers retired in2020, and some 10,000 continue to retire every day [3].Another reason is due to the Great Recession of 2008 when large numbers of constructionworkers were laid off. The industry showed its first signs of growth in 2014 and has

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Promoting Social Sustainability, Cultural Assets, and Assessing Equity and Diversity Index

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Judith Rivera, Florida International University ; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

students and graduates have that limittheir possibilities of excelling in the Professional Engineering Examination and improvements tothe curriculum to increase the likelihood of success in the P.E. exam and address the poorpassing rate. The research analyzes large-scale perishable historical data provided by the PuertoRico examination board and Universities. This study will have two theoretical andmethodological contributions to the literature. It will: (1) advance our understanding to addressdiversity, equity, and inclusion issues related to our workforce and their success in theengineering and construction industry; (2) inform the literature on how to reform our educationcurriculum to accommodate the necessary tools needed to prepare minority

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boni Frances Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adam Steinberg; Carol Subiño Sullivan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lance Matthew Crawford

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

experience in remote learning, most faculty and students still prefer traditional face-to-face teaching [1], but the experience of the remote classroom has undoubtedly changed the waywe engage in traditional face-to-face courses today and moving forward. Various studies havebeen conducted regarding the issues and outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic [2-9]. The impacton university students [2, 4], university centers for teaching and learning (CTLs) [6, 7], and publicK-12 school systems [5, 8] have been initially documented, but further studies regarding the lastingimpacts of the pandemic are sure to come. A question that remains is: in what ways have we seenpositive change to our higher-educational courses as a result of the pandemic? This study aims