Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Suren Jayasuriya, Arizona State University; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Kimberlee Ann Swisher, Arizona State University

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Pittsburgh in 2012. His research interests are in computational imaging and photography, computer vision and graphics, sen- sors, and education.Dr. Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia Ramana Pidaparti, is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UGA. Dr. Pidaparti received his Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University, West Lafayette. He has taught pre- viously at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Purdue University campus in Indianapolis (IUPUI). He has taught several courses in design, mechanics of materials, optimization, and directed many in- terdisciplinary projects related to design. Dr. Pidaparti’s research interests are in the broad areas of multi-disciplinary

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Stacey Rathbun, George Mason University Television; Ali Khalid Raz, George Mason University; Daigo Shishika, Department of Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University; Cynthia Smith PhD, George Mason University; Erin Hagarty, George Mason University; Richard Wood, George Mason University ; Cameron Nowzari, George Mason University; James Yang, George Mason University; Erin Williams, George Mason University

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Center. Dr. Raz research and teaching interests are in understanding collaborative autonomy and devel- oping systems engineering methodologies for integrating autonomous systems. Raz’s research brings a Systems Engineering perspective, particularly inspired by complex adaptive systems, to information fu- sion and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies that form the foundations of collaborative and integrated autonomous systems. Prior to joining Mason, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics where he taught courses in aerospace systems design and led research projects for introducing machine learning techniques in high-speed aerospace systems. He

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Vincenzo Alessandro Macri, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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student creatingnovel speed bump alternatives, highlighting the multistep design process used and encouraginginnovation and creativity in the academic environment. Similarly, (Sawatzki, 2021) shares thebenefits of a hands-on engagement that comes with the inclusion of project based designcurriculum in the engineering classroom, with a focus on low-cost kit based projects. Like ourresearch, (Raviv and Radzins, 2014) describe the learning process and outcomes of anundergraduate research experience and (Sawatzki, 2021) shows the importance of designintegration into undergraduate curriculum. However, unlike the subjects in both studies, in thispaper the student tackles a highly technical problem and produces not only a single component,but a full

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Eve Klopf, High Point University; Hilda Goins, High Point University, Webb School of Engineering; Matthew Featherston Eaton, High Point University

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Paper ID #36642Comparison of Configuration Options for Utilizing Software-Defined Radioin Undergraduate Electrical Engineering LabsDr. Eve Klopf, High Point University I’m an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at High Point University. I earned my PhD in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University in 2011; my PhD work focused on computational electromagnetics. As faculty, my interests and active projects are in the areas of computational electromagnetics, microwave engineering and engineering education.Dr. Hilda Goins, High Point University, Webb School of Engineering Dr

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE

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. The report should be prepared in a business letter format. Keepthe letter brief but be sure to use an appropriate writing style and include all analyses in anattachment.Locate a spot in your house that you believe to be wasting energy and determine if you can © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferencedevelop an economic project to reduce the waste. Be sure to consider the following: What is thecurrent process? How much is the current energy usage? Why is it inefficient? What should beinstalled or replaced, and how much energy will it use? How much would it cost to purchase andinstall the proposed equipment? How much are the maintenance costs

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Todd Wittman, The Citadel

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globaldemand for qualified engineering graduates3. Several strategies have been proposed andimplemented to increase retention in engineering programs 4-7. Some of the most used techniquesconsist of addressing attrition related to calculus courses 6-8. Some institutions have offeredcalculus courses with significant engineering content highlighting the applicability of calculustopics to solving engineering problems 5-6. The Citadel is embarking on a project to improve thecalculus experience of engineering students to enhance learning and promote retention. In thisstudy, a new and improved section is used as an experimental and a traditional calculus sectionas a control.Experimental Calculus SectionExperimental Calculus section was taught with both face

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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-level courses. As a department, we took this to mean that studentsneed to complete their first year not only with competency using the CAD software but also with the self-study skills to renew their CAD capability in later courses without direct instructional intervention.Observations made by faculty mentors and external reviewers during senior capstone projects as well asfaculty feedback from other upper-level courses, also indicate our students lack the skill and confidence touse programming for analysis. Currently, we rely on MATLAB as our ME programming language,introduced in the first-year programming course and again in an upper-level third-year course called MEAnalysis. Student work in other upper-level courses demonstrates a lack of a

Conference Session

Gamification

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Chang Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Dongji Feng, Auburn University

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, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Designing an ASR-based Interactive Game for Enhancing Speech Therapy to encourage young children to adhere to therapy protocols: A Case Study in User Interface Design Chang Ren, Dongji Feng, and Cheryl D. Seals Auburn University Auburn, AL USAAbstractThis research discusses an application which recognizes disordered speech with machine learningtechniques. The User Interface Design (UID) course focuses on the theory and practice ofdesigning and developing interactive systems. This project inspects the current application designand will potentially redesign a gamified system that

Conference Session

Gamification

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Nandan Hara Shetty, The Citadel

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Science (M.S) in 2009 and with a Ph.D. in 2012. Her research is primarily focused on traffic operations, congestion pricing, traffic simulation, and engineering education. Dr. Michalaka is a registered Professional Engineering in the state of South Carolina. Also, in December 2020, she graduated with a M.S. in Project Management from The Citadel.Dr. David S Greenburg, The Citadel David Greenburg is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He served over 20 years of active military service in the United States Marine Corps in a variety of command and staff and leadership positions. Upon completion of

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Wayne M. Johnson, University of Georgia; Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University

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paper will discuss thedevelopment, implementation, and results of EDC 2022: Eagle-3D.Keywords3D printing, design, challenge, high school.IntroductionThe recent 3D Printing revolution has introduced several low-cost 3D printing systems 1.Integrating low cost 3D printers into the K-12 curriculum is a simple way to teach the NextGeneration Science Standards (NGSS) 2. The subsequent advancements in open-source 3Dprinting software has also propagated this revolution in the availability of these systems to alarger audience. Many high schools have access to a 3D Printer and use it for projects or embedits utilization in their curriculum. However, teachers continue to lack adequate training in 3Dprinting systems 3.There are several outreach activities

Conference Session

DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Vanessa M Barth, George Mason University; Johnnie William Hall IV, Laboratory and Machine Shop Manager

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Capstone Design projects at our machine shop at Innovation Drive located near GMU’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, VA. Along with assisting undergraduate students with their class projects, I also help our research professors at Innovation Drive with fabrication of parts or any other needs that may arise for their lab. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference SeaPerch and SeaGlide Camp Implementation Leigh McCue, Vanessa Barth, Johnnie Hall George Mason UniversityAbstractThis paper provides a summary of the activities and format of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Dipendra Wagle

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).5, 6In this contribution, we present preliminary survey results from the BioFoundry Initiative(academic year 2021-2022) that focused on biomimicry efforts prior to explore how students mayuse the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework to better incorporate sustainability elementsin student-led group project designs. We then offer redesign efforts for CHE 3550 for the Spring2023 semester that aim to integrate the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework as astructured approach to sustainable design and is envisioned to be incorporated to help guidestudent-teams developing prototypes of innovative technology that address societal challenges.The EOP framework is a comprehensive set of nine elements (e.g., critical thinking

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University; Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University

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cybersecurity concepts to securing the IOT infrastructure and the multiplemanagement domains supporting it. Full IOT projects can be easily provisioned on ESDN givingusers access to the various components in the end-to-end service.3.2. LoRaWAN SnifferLoRaWAN is a wireless technology thus both uplink and downlink packets exchanged betweenendpoints and gateways can be captured and used to extract various types of information duringvarious stages of operation. The new standard for LoRaWAN activation, OTAA (Over-the-air-activation) establishes sessions corresponding with a lifecycle-managed set of keys while the stillwidely used and supported legacy activation mode of LoRaWAN ABP (Activation-by-Personalization) does not manage session jeys and poses a

Conference Session

DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

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into Coastal Climate Resilience,” also spoke to the class. Having a152 current PhD student present research that actively incorporates DEI provides an invaluable153 resource for first- and second-year graduate students who will be preparing ethical research in154 the not-so-distant future. The variety of experts and case studies included in module three155 emphasizes how engineers and engineering projects are not separate from DEI, but rather have a156 direct impact on DEI outcomes.157 The fourth and final module of this course asks students to explore the connections158 between engineering and social justice. Students strive to answer the question posed by Deborah © American Society for

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton Jr, Morgan State University

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Paper ID #36505Assessing the Impact of Student Choice of ElectivesDr. Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University Colin Reagle specializes in the areas of thermal fluid flows and sustainable energy systems. He leverages his past experience as a researcher at Virginia Tech, which includes projects for Solar Turbines, Siemens, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Honeywell. Reagle also worked as a researcher for Techsburg, a small engineering services company in Christiansburg, Virginia. Reagle’s primary focus at Mason is teaching and leadership in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program. He has a passion for

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Chuck H. Margraves, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Kidambi Sreenivas, The University of Tennessee Chattanooga; Alec Blade

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Paper ID #36603Development of a PIV system for a Junior Level Fluid Mechanics LabDr. Chuck H. Margraves, University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaProf. Kidambi Sreenivas, The University of Tennessee ChattanoogaMr. Alec Blade ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Development of a PIV system for a Junior Level Fluid Mechanics Lab Alec Blade, Kidambi Sreenivas, and Chuck Margraves The University of Tennessee ChattanoogaAbstractThe purpose of this project is to enhance students’ understanding of fluid

Conference Session

Communications and Ethics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Morgan Green, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #36608Integration of Discord Application as a Communication Tool inUndergraduate Engineering CoursesMs. Morgan Green, Mississippi State University Morgan Green is an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mississippi State University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education, where her research is focused on the develop- ment and assessment of professional skills in engineering students. Other areas of interest and research are engineering education outreach and the application of hands-on learning in engineering students. She is the founder and Director of Project ENspire, an

Conference Session

DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Niloofar Kalantari, George Mason university; Sarah Wittman, George Mason University; Vivian Genaro Motti, George Mason University

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Group.Prof. Vivian Genaro Motti, George Mason University Vivian Genaro Motti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University where she leads the Human-Centric Design Lab (HCD Lab). Her research focuses on Human Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, Wearable Health, and Usable Privacy. She is the principal investigator for a NIDILRR-funded project on assistive smartwatches for young adults in inclusive postsecondary education. Her research has been funded by NSF, TeachAccess, CCI, 4-VA, URSP. Before joining GMU, Dr. Motti was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Human Centered Com- puting division in the School of Computing - Clemson University. During

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida; Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida

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University of Central Florida, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1993. He has completed over 325 articles, 50 funded projects as PI or Co-PI, and 56 graduates as Ph.D. dissertation and/or M.S. thesis advisor. He was previously an Associate Engineer at IBM and a Visiting Research Scientist at NASA Ames, in total for four years, and has been a registered Professional Engineer since 1992. He has served ten terms as a Topical Editor or Associate Editor of various IEEE Transactions and in many IEEE/ACM/ASEE conferences including General Co- Chair of GLSVLSI-2023. He has received the Joseph M. Biedenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator Award from IEEE and is a Fellow of AAAS.Harrison N Oonge, University of

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Sahera Yasmin Abumariam, Tennessee Tech University

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built on the “Linear Engineering Sequence,LES” that is followed by the PIT as the outcome of the leaning platform (please see Figure 1 inArce et al., 2015).The Foundry is designed to work with student teams. These teams work in collaboration to identifythe challenge associated with their project or tasks; the challenge could be either societal ortechnological and the students learn key aspects about the challenge and tools by using the KAP,and then they apply the KTP to work on addressing the challenge and developing or constructinga PIT. One key aspects of the Foundry is that this application is not a simple “linear” applicationfrom the challenges towards the PIT but, instead, student-teams are required to use a strategy thatinvolves the

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Steve Keith Baker

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program. Hands-on assignments are already used in manycourses. After teaching Python for three years, we considered creating supplemental modules toaddress shortcomings in the curriculum. Different practices for teaching Python were examined4.In our faculty meetings, it was recommended that the last two chapters in the textbook(Recursion and GUI Programming) be replaced by hands-on lab modules for students to developskills on solving real-world problems.Lab DevelopmentThe project was proposed to and funded by the East Carolina University Teaching GrantCommittee. The purpose of the project is to create supplemental lab modules for developingpractical skills of utilizing Python scripting language in Information Technology (IT)applications. The labs

Conference Session

Classroom Skills

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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reinforce the course's fundamentals and solve intractable and real-life problems.2 The EvolutionIn 2001 and 2003, NSF funded [14, 15] the first author's project to develop open educationresources (OER) [16] for a course in Numerical Methods, including textbook content,PowerPoint presentations, multiple-choice tests, historical anecdotes, real-life applications, andlecture videos. These resources were implemented and assessed to compare the traditional © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferencelecture course with a course where web-based resources were available to the students and wereused actively in and outside the classroom.A typical flipped

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute

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Transportation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on bridge research. He is currently The Jackson-Hope Professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He teaches engineering mechanics and structural engineering courses and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter.Dr. Kacie Caple D’Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Math Preparation and Progress of Undergraduate Students in Civil

Conference Session

DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Engineering department.Dr. Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and then worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on bridge research. He is currently The Jackson-Hope Professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He teaches engineering mechanics and structural engineering courses and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. ©American Society for

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Aaron Smith, Mississippi State University; Alta Knizley, Mississippi State University; Morgan Green, Mississippi State University

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© American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section ConferenceCommunicating with engineering analysts, specialists, and/or contractors about advancedengineering science and analysis techniquesIn the last 5 years how important have the following skills been to your work? 13. Communicating well with an engineering analyst about analysis results related to a project. 14. Communicating well with an engineering specialist to help with a design decision. 15. Running simple calculations to check detailed design and/or analysis work of contrac- tors. 16. Communicating clearly with contractors about detailed design and/or analysis of me- chanical

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida; Shawn A Putnam, University of Central Florida

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leads articulation and the curriculum alignment effort of 53 gateway courses between UCF and DirectConnect partner institutions. Prior to joining UCF, Har- rison worked for three years at West Virginia University (WVU) as a project specialist in Undergraduate Academic Affairs and an adjunct professor in WVU’s College of Education and Human Services where he taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Harrison holds a B.A. in Education (Kenyatta Uni- versity, Kenya), a M.A. in Special Education (WVU), and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (WVU). His research focuses on the role of curriculum on student access, success, and persistent.Dr. Shawn A Putnam, University of Central Florida Dr. Shawn A. Putnam joined

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Dorina Marta Mihut; Stephen Hill, Mercer University

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selection. The current project proposed as a technicalelective/independent study class in mechanical engineering expands over multiple semesters.Undergraduate students taking the class recognize the importance of materials resistance toerosion, abrasion, wear/ scratch, and perform related testing. They work with existing equipmentin Mechanical Engineering Department: erosion, wear, hardness testers, heat treatment furnaces,magnetron sputtering equipment and profilers. Professors guide the students in using appropriatestandards and tools for experiments. The independent study class involves mechanicalinvestigation of materials: polymers, metals and heat-treated metals (coated and uncoated) anddata analysis in conformity to Outcome 6 requirement

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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believe support your learning. 2. Briefly describe what you dislike about the course–the characteristics that you believe hinder your learning. 3. What suggestions can you offer that would enhance your learning? 4. What can you (as a student) do to improve your learning?SGID FeedbackSample SGID results from the Fall 2022 offering are shared below in Figure 2 and Figure 3, focusing onthe “What do you like?” about the course. In Figure 2, the first key aspect the students identified was (a)atmosphere and assistance. The students are picking up on the relevance of the Design Tool project tohelp with complicated analysis, where 87% of the responses indicate neutral or agreement about thehelpfulness of this project. In Figure 3

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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. Tanjina Afrin earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and one of the faculty advisors of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)-VMI chapter. She teaches water resources engineering courses. She enjoys helping students with their class/research/community projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Entry-level mathematics and engineering course grades as indicators of success in a Civil Engineering program Rebekah L. Martin, Tanjina Afrin, Rodney Wilkins Civil

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Alta Knizley, Mississippi State University; Morgan Green, Mississippi State University; Shanti Bhushan, Mississippi State University

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mentorship/supervision. While the consistency of theSpring 2022 semester was voluntary among Instructors A, B, and C, the department is seeking toimplement a more formalized approach to course consistency requirements. Future work towardconsistency in this course may yield standardized exams, required assignments/project,competency quizzes, or similar measures after reviewing the full results of this pilot study, aswell as after allowing time for identifying pandemic issues versus instructional issues. Thispaper is only reviewing a preliminary analysis of the pilot consistency semester, Spring 2022,which employed consistent homework assignments and exams, with all faculty contributing atleast one problem per exam. While faculty autonomy is important