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Xiyuan Liu, Syracuse University

Extended Abstract Implementation of interactive technology tools to improve students’ active learning and engagement in MATLAB programming Xiyuan Liu Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Syracuse UniversityMany teaching technologies and digital platforms have been developed in the past decade to increasethe student engagement and enhance the learning outcomes inside and outside the classroom. The trendin teaching a mechanical engineering course is transitioning from a traditional lecture-oriented passiveclassroom to a new and harmonious conjunction of

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Farzana Rahman, Syracuse University; Elodie V. Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara, Syracuse University

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Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara Dept of EECS Syracuse University Syracuse, NY USA ssshashi@syr.eduAbstractThe disparity of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline have beena persistent problem in the United States of America. Research suggests that women who join STEMdiscipline leave very frequently to care for their families, financial setbacks, personal obligations, and callto active-duty program. Returning women, very rarely choose to pursue STEM education or cannot enterthe STEM workforce because - 1) these fields are constantly

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Lisa Cole, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Michelle Tsui-Woods, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Vanessa Ironside, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University

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Creating Equity-Focused STEM Learning Programs with k2i academyLisa Cole1, Vanessa Ironside2, Michelle Tsui-Woods3k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering-York University1, 2, 3lisa.cole@lassonde.yorku.ca1, vanessa.ironside@lassonde.yorku.ca2,michelle-tsui-woods@lassonde.yorku.ca3Abstractk2i (kindergarten to industry) academy within the Lassonde School of Engineering at YorkUniversity works to meaningfully design and integrate equity and inclusion based science,technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs into all areas of education. Theseprograms address systemic barriers that limit youth from succeeding in STEM areas,pursuing further education and finding a place in industry. The Bringing STEM to Life:Work-Integrated Learning

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Michael E. Kuhl, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

Project-Based Learning in a Simulation Course to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset Michael E. Kuhl Industrial and Systems Engineering Department Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 14623AbstractHaving an entrepreneurial mindset is often a characteristic of highly successful engineers. Thismindset can be cultivated through engineering curriculum and educational methods. This workpresents a case study in which project-based learning is utilized in a simulation course to foster thedevelopment of an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students. The

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Felicity Bilow, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University

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primarily on developing students’ technical skills, and have developed and piloted astudent survey for that study. This paper investigates student responses to a group of open-endedquestions included in the pilot, which illuminate interesting findings in how sophomore-levelsociotechnical and technical engineering courses affect students’ sense of belonging and views ofthe relationships between engineering and social justice, as well as social responsibility.2. Methods2.1 Student Sample and CoursesUndergraduate engineering students enrolled in two sophomore-level engineering courses at CUparticipated in a survey pilot: ES220: Statics and BR200: Introduction to Biomedical &Rehabilitation Engineering, Science, and Technology. ES220 is a multi

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Esther Jose, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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, “Work in Progress: The Challenges of Evaluating ADVANCE Initiative’s Effectiveness in the Progress of Women Faculty in Engineering,” presented at the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jul. 2021. Accessed: Apr. 25, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/work-in-progress-the- challenges-of-evaluating-advance-initiative-s-effectiveness-in-the-progress-of-women- faculty-in-engineering[2] D. M. Britton, “Beyond the Chilly Climate: The Salience of Gender in Women’s Academic Careers,” Gend. Soc., vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 5–27, Feb. 2017, doi: 10.1177/0891243216681494.[3] D. Banerjee and A. L. Pawley, “Gender and promotion: How do science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) faculty members

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Peter N. Knox, State University of New York at Binghamton; Sawsan Werfelli, Binghamton University; Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton

the field of engineering.IntroductionCalls for enhancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pathways andexperiences have proliferated over the past two decades [1] – [3]. As careers and global jobmarkets continue to evolve and expand, so too does the need for more diverse perspectives andqualified individuals to engage in both new and existing engineering and technological roles [4].This need has led to an enhanced research effort in STEM engagement during younger years(e.g., elementary and middle school) to better understand how children’s early experiences withSTEM may influence their interest in various disciplines and educational or career pathways [5].This effort has been challenging, particularly for the field of

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Suguang Xiao, Clarkson University; Robert J Schneider, Clarkson University; Erik Backus, Clarkson University

service-basedlearning opportunities available in a higher education setting. Strand argues that “if our purpose inteaching is to help develop students’ capacities and dispositions for leading meaningful lives and tocontribute to making the world better after they graduate, then incorporating community-based researchinto experimental courses is a very good way to help achieve those aims” [6].Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)Critical to the success of any engineering program in the United States, and worldwide in most cases, isobtaining and then maintaining its accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET). As part of the accreditation process, accredited programs must demonstrate theirability

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Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University; Kathleen Kavanagh, Clarkson University; Seema Rivera

., 2020). This way of thinking can unintentionally excludestudents who might feel more welcomed by the ‘human side’ of engineering, in whichengineering and technology are contextualized within a sociotechnical framework (Gaunkar etal., 2020; Lord et al., 2018; Roberts & Lord, 2020). Previous studies have shown that women aremore motivated toward service and helping through their careers than men (Schreuders et al.,2009; Eccles, 2007). Opportunities to engage students in activities that emphasize the social andethical implications of engineering, including the potential for creating societal good, not onlyappeal to a broader range of students but serve to increase persistence in engineering in acrossthe board (Rulifson & Bielefeldt, 2017

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Shasha Yang, Clarkson University

would be extremely favorable. By improvingtechnology efficiency and capacity, ResET Water will target the recreational downtime pain pointand better design the technology with the customer in mind.EOF process features characters such as fast-response, ease of operation, and modular design.This work, through fundamental lab-scale study, validation in field and commercialization, hasconnected the fundamental research with engineering practices. It offers a potential mitigationtechnology to control cHABs at the early stage before it is overwhelming to treat.

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Juan Pablo S. Sola, Clarkson University; Ernesto Sola-Thomas, Clarkson University; Masudul Imtiaz

Designing a Prosthetic Hand as a College Freshman Juan Pablo S. Sola Ernesto Sola-Thomas Masudul H. Imtiaz Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Electrical and Computer Aeronautical Engineering Engineering Engineering Clarkson University Clarkson University Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Potsdam, NY Potsdam, NY schumaj@clarkson.edu schumae@clarkson.edu Imtiaz

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Shivaun D Archer, Cornell University

engineering class. Students used a PDMSmicrodevice as a model of the vasculature to characterize the resistance and flow velocitieswithin this network. They then compared it to a theoretical model using MATLAB®.Microfluidic technology offers great possibilities to systematically study vascular cell biologythat closely mimic the in vivo situation. Through this exercise and supporting lectures studentwere exposed to fluid dynamics of the vascular system, gained skills in image analysis,MATLAB®, team work and technical writing. Overall the lab was well received.References 1. J. Castillo-Leon, W. Svendsen, “Lab-on-a-Chip Devices and Micro-Total Analysis Systems: A Practical Guide,” Ed. Springer, 2014. p.4 2. O. Onen, R. Guldiken, “Introduction

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kelly Tenzek

changed during their doctoral training. From an initial 45% ofmen and 39 % of women entering a PhD program, who claimed they wanted professor positions atresearch-intensive institutions, percentages dropped to 36% and 27% respectively by the end of theprogram. Reasons behind such changes included not wanting “lifestyles like those of their advisers” (p.2) and women recognizing the lack of role models that could manage work and family successfully [4].Popular media plays a role in changing views or perpetuating existing stereotypes and also creates thespace for difficult dialogues [5], [6]. This has been documented extensively when considering rolemodeling in particular fields, like those in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM

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Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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university press Cambridge, 1981.[31] H. Tajfel, J. C. Turner, W. G. Austin, and S. Worchel, “An integrative theory of intergroup conflict,” Organ. Identity Read., vol. 56, no. 65, pp. 9780203505984–16, 1979.[32] M. Ong, C. Wright, L. Espinosa, and G. Orfield, “Inside the double bind: A synthesis of empirical research on undergraduate and graduate women of color in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” Harv. Educ. Rev., vol. 81, no. 2, pp. 172–209, 2011.[33] L. Archer, J. DeWitt, J. Osborne, J. Dillon, B. Willis, and B. Wong, ““Balancing acts’’: Elementary school girls’ negotiations of femininity, achievement, and science: Femininity, Achievement, and Science,” Sci. Educ., vol. 96, no. 6, pp. 967–989, Nov. 2012

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Garrett Stoyell, Clarkson University; Masudul Imtiaz; Siddesh Sood; Thomas B Griebel, Clarkson University; Anthony Seybolt, Clarkson University

1 Implementation of a Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Garrett Stoyell, Anthony Seybolt, Thomas Griebel, Siddesh Sood, Md Abdul Baset Sarker, Abul Khondker, Masudul Imtiaz Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Clarkson University Potsdam, NY stoyelgm@clarkson.edu Abstract—The application of a brain-computer interface to of this project was to serve