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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Impact of Afterschool Engineering on Underrepresented Middle School StudentsIntroductionDespite widespread efforts to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM), women and racial minorities continue to be underrepresented in these fields. Morewomen than men are enrolled in college, but women only represent 20% of those awardedcomputer science degrees in 2018, a decline from 27% in 1998 [1]. Racial minorities, includingHispanic or Latino, Black or African American, and American Indian or Alaska Native, make upabout a third of the population in the United States, but these groups were only awarded 24% ofscience and engineering bachelor’s degrees [1]. This lack of representation may be linked to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J Hammack, Montana State University, Bozeman; Nicholas Lux Lux, Montana State University, Bozeman; Paul Gannon, Montana State University, Bozeman; Douglas J Hacker; Brock J. Lameres, Montana State University, Bozeman; Tugba Boz, University of Georgia

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Engineering Education, 2023 1 Connecting Classroom Curriculum to Local Contexts to Enhance Engineering Awareness in Elementary YouthProject OverviewThis paper reports on the year three findings of a National Science Foundation Research in theFormation of Engineers project focused on increasing rural and indigenous youth’s awareness ofengineering and engineering related careers. To reach this goal, we worked with elementaryteachers to connect the engineering activities taught in the classroom with local funds ofknowledge and local engineering opportunities (Hammack et al., 2022; Hammack et al., 2021).Each of the four participating

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Perez-Piza, University of Texas at El Paso

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

include Engineering Education, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Socioscientific issues (SSIs) in the Engineering field. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engineering Education and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Middle School: A Review and Synthesis of the Literature María Pérez-Piza The University of Texas at El PasoIntroductionEngineering is a field that has significant impacts on daily life. For instance, engineering is usedin water supply distribution, medicine, and manufacturing [1]. Engineers' roles are essential inthe water supply process, designing sanitization systems for springs, cities, towns, andagriculture

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Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Petronella A James, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis, P.E., Morgan State University; Eazaz Sadeghvaziri, Morgan State University ; Di Yang; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

)developed by Pintrich, Smith, García, and McKeachie in 1991 was used to measure keyconstructs associated with students' success, such as motivation, epistemic and perceptualcuriosity, and self-efficacy. Signature assignments were developed to measure student successoutcomes from adopting the pedagogy. The results of the MSLQ administered to 44 studentsimpacted by the pedagogy reveal a significant increase in the students' key constructs associatedwith success. The pedagogy reveals better knowledge gain and classroom engagement than thetraditional teaching approach.IntroductionHistorically, concepts in engineering fields have been taught using traditional methods ofinstruction [1]. In this method, the instructor is the sole provider of knowledge

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Celeste Chavis, Morgan State University; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

ManagementSystem (LMS) to conduct program student outcome assessment.The study concluded that Canvas is superior for evaluating student outcome levels of attainmentand SearchLight for reporting and continuous improvement. SearchLight seamlessly generatedgraphs and reports to allow programs to drill down on student performance by course, outcome,and performance indicators. While Searchlight greatly improved the assessment process, it hastwo major limitations: (1) it is cost prohibitive, and (2) assessment scores were inputted in aggre-gate at the end of the semester with the guidance of using one or two signature assignments todetermine the score. Conversely, Canvas allows faculty to assess and grade simultaneously, thusclearly showing how course-level

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Rebecca N. Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Bonnie J. Becker; Erica Cline; Cheryl Greengrove; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Angela Edes Kitali; Adrienne Scarcella

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

translate to many types of academic institutions, including creatingresearch opportunities with community college students. Our team has developed materials for mentortraining, recruiting students, and long-term funding strategies using templates for faculty grants. In ourfirst course offerings students have demonstrated a strong increase in research identity as observed instudent journal prompts and survey results.IntroductionThis research project is focused on developing and supporting equitable pathways to STEM graduateeducation for Women and Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students. Nationally, only 20% of undergraduateengineers and computer scientist degrees are awarded to women, and only 6% are women of color [1].Black/African American

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Keeping It Real: Real World Examples and Systems Thinking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

helps them to understand how everything fits together and fosters creativity. Inthe framework, we created specific examples of how structural mechanics educators can startusing the approach immediately (i.e., a summary table and a two-table approach) to solve crosssectional properties (i.e., a centroid location, area moments of inertia, and product of inertia).Finally, as a future work, combining the System-of-Systems inspired framework with digitalteaching techniques like virtual lab could be an exciting topic since the interactive andmultimedia environment appeals to today’s students who are comfortable using digital media asan active learning tool.1. IntroductionThe amalgamation of different disciplines and fields of study can benefit

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Investigating Student Pathways to and through Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce B. Main, Purdue University; Tram Dang, Purdue University; Beata Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Qian Shi, Purdue University; Cesare Guariniello, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, rather than STEM in theaggregate. Research findings can be used to inform policies and programs aimed at increasingdiversity and inclusivity in STEM fields, as well as to identify areas where additional supportand resources may be needed to help students succeed.Introduction Despite recent dips in the economy due to COVID-19, the U.S. expects to seeconsiderable occupational growth over the next decade. More specifically, the U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics predicts that STEM occupations will grow at over twice the rate (10.8%) of non-STEM occupations (4.9%) between 2021-31 [1]. As our national workforce needs continue togrow, attracting and retaining postsecondary students in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) fields

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COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reymi Then, Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

cultural, political, and educationalto economic aspects [1]. The Dominican Republic, as a Caribbean country in the process ofdevelopment, faces considerable educational and economic difficulties, and the effects of thisreality directly impact STEM education, mainly because alliances between academia, the privatesector, and the government are required to ensure the best inputs and practices [2], whichtranslates into investments that are significant for the budget available to educational institutions.This fact has prevented educational centers such as schools, technical institutes, polytechnics, anduniversities, both public and private, from effectively implementing STEM programs throughoutthe national territory, as equipping a single laboratory

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roxana Maria Melendez-Norona, Florida Atlantic University; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Eduardo David Sagredo Asesor, Ministerio Energia y Minas Dom. Rep.

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

EngineeringPostdoctoral Fellowship eFellows program, administered by the American Society ofEngineering Education (ASEE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The MOOCis planned to be offered as a free resource for the community. The real datasets used for theCybersecurity simulations will be available in an Open Science website.1. Introduction1.1 MOOCs in Electrical MicrogridsElectrical microgrids are denominated as a fundamental building block of electrical powersystems. The US Department of Energy has expressed that multiple efforts will be made with theaim of making microgrids an important element as part of the electricity delivery system,increasing its resilience and reliability [1].Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) represent a powerful tool

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassondra Wallwey, Virginia Tech; Renee M. Desing, Oregon State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

interdisciplinary public outreach training and events pairedwith the workload of junior faculty was noted as a difficulty, as was the lack of tangibledeliverables that could be referenced in a tenure review dossier.These emergent findings from this research left our research team with many questions andconsiderations. While the notable outcomes that emerged from participant interviewstangentially related to the development of teaching and research – two important aspects ofreceiving tenure – there still emerged a tension between participants’ engagement in thisprogram and how it related to what ‘counted’ toward earning tenure. We aim to report theseemergent findings in a more detailed manner and discuss 1) future directions for research on thewider

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Tech; Amy Kramer P.E., The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, The Ohio State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Faculty Development and Research Programs (NEE)

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Desing, Oregon State University; Abigail Clark, The Ohio Northern University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Cassie Wallwey, The Ohio State University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

futureresearch on interdisciplinary STEAM collaborations.Keywords: Interdisciplinary collaboration; Science, technology, engineering, arts, andmathematics (STEAM); case study; faculty developmentIntroduction & BackgroundResearch, particularly that which is conducted within academia, is often confined to a singlediscipline or to a narrow band of related fields [1]. However, many of the world’s mostchallenging problems are interdisciplinary in nature and require input from experts in a widerange of fields to find creative solutions. These are sometimes referred to as “wicked problems”,or problems that are ill-defined, have no clear right or wrong answer, and have multiplestakeholders with competing priorities [2]. While these wicked problems have

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Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Educational Psychology (1/2008 - 12/2011), the Journal of Experimen- tal Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition (6/2000 - 12/2001 and 1/2009 - 12/2009), the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied (1/2001 - 12/2007), and the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General (6/2000 - 12/2001). He has published his research in journals such as the Journal of Experi- mental Psychology: General; Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition; Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied; Memory & Cognition; Journal of Educational Psychology; Human-Computer Interaction; Human Factors; and other basic and applied journals. He has also served on grant review panels for a variety of funding agencies

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Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University; Cate Wengelnik, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Frances Matos, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, University of Texas at San Antonio; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Jessica Gonzales, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Objective and MotivationIn 2018, the National Science and Technology Council Committee on STEM Education releasedAmerica’s strategic plan to lay out a vision for future STEM education with three goals: buildingstrong foundations for STEM literacy, increasing DEI in STEM, and preparing the STEMworkforce for the future [1]. Specifically, the second goal, increasing DEI in STEM, is key toachieving the other two goals. Following the guidance of this strategic plan, colleges, anduniversities have implemented various practices, including recruiting a more diverse faculty andstudent body for better diversity and inclusion on campus, improving outreach and recruitment toa diverse array of students, providing support services for students, and creating an

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Online and Remote Teaching

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ananth Jillepalli, Washington State University; Austin Ryan Gress, University of Idaho; Romulo G. Bainy; Yacine Chakhchoukh; Daniel Conte de Leon; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Hari Challa

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important objectives. We created lab exercises for enabling hands-on learning in a CPS communication systems course for on-campus and remote learners.Our hands-on exercises include tutorials in the following topics: 1) unmanaged and managedswitch-based communication networks; 2) telemetry, component configuration and actuationworkflows for communication using multiple OT protocols operating over Ethernet and over serialconnections; 3) cybersecurity of communication devices in a CPS organization e.g., configuringgateways; and 4) commissioning i.e., testing et validation of communication devices in a CPSorganization. Our exercises work uniformly and seamlessly for both onsite and remote learners.Creating uniform, seamless materials for both onsite

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Amarnath Banerjee, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Glen Miller

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stepstoward measuring impact of other experiences (e.g., undergraduate research, internships, servicelearning) and courses (e.g., humanities, social science, and business courses) on the developmentof ethical practices on assessments taken in senior engineering capstone courses.IntroductionThere are numerous documented instances of ethical misconduct across the fields of science andengineering [1, 2]. Authors have noted the importance of educating scientists and engineers inethical behavior [3, 4]. Some accrediting bodies (e.g., [5]) include the teaching of ethics in theiraccreditation requirements. Even given these requirements and significant implications of ethicallapses that resulted in the loss of life [6, 7], some note that ethics is not a

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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K. D. Pomeroy, Texas State University; Shaoping Qiu, The Institute of Technology-Infused Learning (TITIL), Texas A&M University; Lei Xie, Texas State University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University

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work, automation, warehouse personnel Introduction Industry 4.0 is a relatively new turn of phrase that envelops the landscape of industrialproduction and its workforce [1]; it refers to the accelerated changes within the industry as aresult of technological innovations in automation, big data analysis, and integrated workforces,to name a few. These changes have, and will, necessarily reshape the nature of industrial workand, therefore, the education that goes into training the workforce. Adopting new technologieshas increased productivity in most cases, but the long-term implications for the boots-on-groundworkers are yet to be fully understood. This paper addresses the humanist perspective of

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Global Roles and Societal Responsibilities of Engineers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YiXiang Shawn Sun, National Taiwan University; Sharon Tsai-hsuan Ku, University of Virginia; Jongmin Lee, University of Science and Technology; Sean Michael Ferguson, CSUCI

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) is the lead author and primary data collector and teaching coordinator. SeanFerguson (California State University Channel Islands, CSUCI) has worked with all threemembers of the team in various capacities. As the syllabus suggests, this course aims to“promote engineering humanities education across borders” for the engineering studentsacross the two universities. During the course period, for the purpose of fostering adialogue-based classroom, each NYCU student will be paired with a UST partner to conductinterviews, homework assignments and a collaborative research project. Four teachingformats were used to facilitate the course progress:1. Synchronous Lectures: Synchronous GC was hosted by two instructors from NYCU and UST

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Reviewing Emergent Topics and Theory in Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

strategy to improve empathy in design. In thistheory/method paper, we present an extended review that explores the relationship between howempathy may be supported through mindfulness practice.Based on the content of the studies, we organized publications in terms of the research focus.While some reported on the relationship between empathy and mindfulness practice, otherpublications focused on specific effects on individuals. These specific effects clustered aroundthree major groups important to design education: (1) transition between analytical and affectivemindsets (2) subjective understanding of the profession by focusing the mind on how weconceptualize engineering expectations, and (3) increased behaviors to support sustainabilitymindsets

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Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Kamryn G. Zachek; Alex Webster, University of New Mexico; Timothy L. Schroeder; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

engagement in undergraduate research opportunities promotes improved criticalthinking and scientific reasoning, increased academic performance, enhanced retention bothwithin STEM majors and in college overall, and improved satisfaction with college. [1] However, there are several structural barriers to participation in research, including lackof information, time, and income. [2] Undergraduates may not participate due to lack ofawareness about opportunities, uncertainty about the recruitment process, uneven access tofaculty mentors, and personal responsibilities and living situations (e.g., living off campus). [3]First-year undergraduate students in particular may express interest in participating inundergraduate research experiences but may

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Morgan Kainoa Peters, Purdue University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

thread between the threethemes provides one answer for the research question. I propose spiritual knowledge as thebinding thread that connects the themes and (re)connects Indigenous knowledge and STEMeducation. Spirituality can become a theorizing space to help with the decolonizing ofengineering education by challenging the dominant knowledge types and bringing in other waysof knowing.Keywords: Culturally Relevant Education, Indigenous Knowledge, SpiritualityIntroductionThe United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) attempt to address theinequalities of our global society and tackle climate change, biodiversity, and nature restoration[1]. These complex issues affect our global community and require an approach that includes

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso

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. The module enables students to explore fundamentalconcepts such as water electrolysis fundamentals, fuel cell characterization, solar power generationparameters and effects, and wind turbine parameters and operation. The developed learning frameworkand virtual reality experiential module targets students of different learning styles. Virtual Realitytechnology enables faculty to use multisensory teaching tools to enhance student comprehension andmotivation to learn. The end-goal of these transformative immersive teaching instruments is to offerstudents improved means of exploration of fundamental notions of the topics studied, leading to apersonalized and optimized learning in a subject matter [1], [2], [3], [4].The paper is presenting the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Micaela Valentina Bara, University of Colorado Boulder

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

students would benefit from moredeliberate, distributed practice with measurement and data acquisition [1]. Second, themeasurement and data acquisition activities were much more hands-on than the statisticscurriculum, creating very different energy and engagement in the class throughout thesemester. We wanted to modify the course to address these two concerns but decided to takea more holistic approach to the redesign.This paper outlines our comprehensive approach to redesigning Data Analysis. We not onlyconsider changes to the assessments and activities of the class, but we also re-evaluate thelearning objectives in the context of program and college level goals and students’professional careers. We utilize a curricular priority framework to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology; Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Diana Samaroo; Viviana Acquaviva, New York City College of Technology; Armando Dominguez Solis

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programs (#0849881 and #1458714) [1, 17,20,]. New York City College of Technology (City Tech), the designated college of technology inthe City University of New York (CUNY) system and a Hispanic Serving Institution, ranks 16thamong public schools and 18th in social mobility according to US News and World Report [3].Around one-third of our students self-identify as Black (non-Hispanic, 28%) and as Hispanic(34%); along with 21% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% as White (non-Hispanic), 2% as Other,and 4% as non-residents [19]. Eighty percent (80%) of incoming first-year students and 67% ofcontinuing students receive need-based financial aid. Fifty-five percent (55%) of students reportworking 20 or more hours per week while more than 61% report

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 2: Assessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Curiosity, and Workplace Preparedness

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan Eleanor Ita, Arvinas; Amanda Marie Singer, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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engineering.IntroductionCuriosity, a force that motivates people to seek out new information and discover new things, isvital to the process of invention and innovation and is inextricably linked as a valuable trait forengineers to possess [1]. Beyond its connection to innovation and societal advancement, theability for one to be curious has also been correlated with a variety of desirable outcomes ineducation, including increased motivation [2,3], greater ability to retain information andpersevere [4], improved learning [2] and increased academic achievement [5]. Additionally, it isstrongly associated with a willingness to embrace uncertainty and unpredictability [6,7], traitsthat are often desirable characteristics for engineering students and practicing engineers. Thus

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Mentorship and Communication in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Himani Sharma, Arizona State University; Amanda Singer Nault, The Ohio State University; Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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setting appropriateexpectations for graduate students, addressing differences in perspective and goals, managingself-doubt as an advisor, and tackling problems outside the traditional roles of a graduate advisor.IntroductionCultivating a strong graduate advising relationship is essential for the success and growth of boththe graduate student and faculty advisor. Various research studies have demonstrated theimportance of strong advising relationships for graduate students, both generally [1, 2] and as astrong predictor for degree completion [3, 4], degree satisfaction [5-6], and career attainment [3,4]. Similarly, faculty advisors report several benefits from engaging in graduate student advising,including increased research productivity [7], a

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 3: Evaluation & Assessment

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas H. Cheong; Meagan Eleanor Ita, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Ethan Cartwright, The Ohio State University; Amanda Singer Nault, The Ohio State University

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EM.IntroductionEntrepreneurship education has been regarded as an important component of undergraduatetraining programs in the last decade [1], including in engineering education [2]. For example,94% or above of faculty and academic administrators believe that students should have access toinnovation and entrepreneurship opportunities via electives and/or extracurricular activities,despite their personal engagement level in those opportunities [2]. Most respondents in the study,however, identify challenges to making entrepreneurship a core component of curriculum, with a“lack of room in curriculum” reported as the most common challenge [2].The author(s) acknowledge The Kern Family Foundation’s support and collaboration through theKern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Elisabeth Gehr, Purdue University; Emily Garcia, Purdue University; Suzanne Swaine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Stephen McBride, Purdue University; Joseph Vincent Rispoli, Purdue University; Christopher Greg Brinton

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surveys from the Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU)online service. The fellows recognized several gaps in Purdue’s graduate mentoring experiencethat needed to be addressed: an engineering-specific individual development plan (IDP), surveysof faculty members, and educating students about taboo mentorship topics.An IDP was created for PhD or master’s students in the College of Engineering. The document isintended to guide students through four steps: a skillset self-assessment, goals for Year 1 ofgraduate school, a meeting between student and advisor, and progress updates after the first year.The IDP was published on the university website and distributed among the engineeringdepartments in August 2022 and has since