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Philip Lee, University of Kentucky; David Parsley, University of Kentucky; Nelson Kudzo Akafuah, University of Kentucky

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Paper ID #40859Innovative Engineering Technology Program development to improveDiversity and Inclusion through Industry Partnerships in KentuckyProf. Philip Lee, University of Kentucky Philip Lee received his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from North Carolina State University. Currently, he is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, where he involves in en- gineering and engineering technology education, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and embedded systems.Dr. David Parsley, University of Kentucky David Parsley is an Assistant Professor in the Fujio Cho Department of

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #40890Navigating the First Year: Adapting Engineering Education for DiverseStudent PersonalitiesDr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Aliperti, United States Military Academy; Randall A. Emert; Arwen H. DeCostanza

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Paper ID #40838Accelerating Army Tactical Innovation: A Five-wayUniversity-Military-Government-Nonprofit Collaboration to SpeedSoldier-Ideated Technology DevelopmentDr. Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida Dr. Matthew J. Traum is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Instructional Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He is PI of UF’s GatorKits Labo- ratory and Associate Director of UF’s Center for Engineering Design. Dr. Traum is also a Director of RaveBio Inc., a biotechnology startup founded by former students. Dr. Traum is an experienced educator

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #40957Students’ appreciation for diversity through culture-inspired projectactivitiesDr. Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghu Pucha is a Principal Lecturer at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. He teaches computer graphics, design, mechanics and manufacturing courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of de- veloping upfront computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. His current research includes analysis of nano-filler composites for

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Paper ID #40987The Engineering Design Process: An introduction to Engineering Studentsusing the Tower Bridge ProjectDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on

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Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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as an [engineering professional], developing confidence in one’s ability to work asan [engineering] professional, and successfully navigating the culture of STEMM” (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine) [9, p. 37]. Within this study, “positive” mentorshipimplies that both the mentee and mentor identify the mentoring relationship as enriching orbeneficial to their lives in some way. The term “positive” does not however imply a specific lengthor depth of mentoring relationship, nor does it necessarily imply that the mentoring practices theyuse are inherently inclusive. Researchers have frequently demonstrated the reciprocal benefit that is created whenstudents are able to connect with mentors who “look like them” and

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Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University

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events on campus [3]. A similar program at the University ofArizona, Engineering Ambassadors have student representatives at college recruitment eventsand information sessions [4]. Another unique STEM Ambassador program, STEMAP launchedby a team from the University of Utah is dedicated to training faculty, postdoctoral and graduatestudents in STEM departments at colleges and universities who wish to carry out publicengagement in nontraditional settings (e.g., outside schools, museums, science centers) [5]. TheGOT Space Ambassadors program is a successful program supported by the Georgia SpaceGrant Consortium with affiliate participation from Georgia Institute of Technology, GeorgiaState University, and Kennesaw State University [6]. This program

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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benefit for industries is raising awareness of an uncommon or advancedinterdisciplinary field and technology. Students are often made aware of the opportunities infields directly related to their discipline, however, it is not as common for a student to beprepared for an interdisciplinary job right out of college. In addition, students often shareexperiences and interests. Getting students interested in the interdisciplinary field wouldpropagate more opportunities for industries to obtain valuable engineers [8]. In the case ofbiomedical engineering, the once multidisciplinary projects became a discipline of its own. Nowuniversities offer degrees ranging from minors to graduate degrees to accommodate the growinginterest and need for specially

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Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Avaye Raj Dawadi

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Paper ID #40913Creating Hardware-Accessible Learning with the Robotarium and Block Cod-ingMr. Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute Tyler Kinner is a Research Scientist II at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he works on projects related to STEM education, training, and workforce development.Dr. Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology Sean Wilson received the B.A. degree in physics and the B.A. degree in mathematics from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY, USA, in 2011, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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be attributed to several factors.Firstly, the demanding nature of engineering programs often leaves students with limited time,making it challenging to prioritize attendance at office hours amid numerous academiccommitments. Additionally, a lack of awareness about the benefits of office hours and how theycontribute to academic success may hinder students from taking advantage of this resource.Some students may also be reluctant to seek help during office hours due to a fear of judgment ora preference for independent study. Ineffective communication about the availability of officehours, technological barriers, perceived inefficiency, and cultural or social factors can furthercontribute to the underutilization of this valuable support system

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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for engineering transfer success.56 Background and Literature57 Transfer Student Friction Points: Transferring from a two to four-year institution presents unique58 challenges to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) undergraduates. For59 instance, engineering students are subject to rigid course requirements that are not easily60 substituted, creating complications throughout the transfer process [1]. In addition, transfer61 students have the added difficulty of navigating unspoken rules (hidden curricula) for two62 institutions, the transfer, and the receiving [1], [11]. Issues with communication between63 institutions further exacerbates these pressures as students may be unclear on which courses will64

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Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Laura E Moody, Mercer University

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Paper ID #40906Experiential Service Learning: Applying Engineering Skills and Knowledgein the Dominican RepublicDr. Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University Dr. Cardelino is Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Mercer University. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and an MEng and BS in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. She is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts and Georgia. Before obtaining her PhD, she worked as a consulting engineer for 17 years at Arup in their London, NY and Boston offices and most recently at Uzun + Case Engineers in Atlanta. Her

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Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Engineering and Technology Students,” J. Women Minor. Sci. Eng., vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 367–380, 2006.[17] C. Geiser, W. Lehmann, and M. Eid, “A note on sex differences in mental rotation in different age groups,” Intelligence, vol. 36, no. 6, pp. 556–563, 2008, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2007.12.003.[18] M. R. Tarampi, N. Heydari, and M. Hegarty, “A Tale of Two Types of Perspective Taking: Sex Differences in Spatial Ability,” Psychol. Sci., vol. 27, no. 11, pp. 1507–1516, Nov. 2016, doi: 10.1177/0956797616667459.[19] C. M. Ganley and M. Vasilyeva, “Sex differences in the relation between math performance, spatial skills, and attitudes,” J. Appl. Dev. Psychol., vol. 32, no. 4, pp. 235–242, 2011, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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areas for futuredevelopment and improvement.A Brief and Unofficial History of the UGA College of EngineeringTo provide context for this paper’s central topic, a brief history of how UGA came to have a Col-lege of Engineering will be useful. What follows is a largely oral history gathered and consoli-dated from UGA engineering faculty members, all of whom wish to remain anonymous.By the late 1800’s, the state of Georgia had two engineering colleges, UGA and the Georgia In-stitute of Technology (hereafter known as Georgia Tech). UGA graduated its first engineeringstudents in 1868. However, during the Depression in the 1930’s, the state determined it could notafford to fund two engineering colleges and decided to focus the engineering program at

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Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Paper ID #40900Scholarships and Academic Support for Minority Student SuccessDr. Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat J. Chowdhury is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering and performing research in the fields of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Renewable Energy, Nano-Technology, Heat & Mass Transfer, and Combustion. He is managing multi-million dollar external research grants from NSF and DoED as

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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. Qadir, "Engineering Education in the Era of ChatGPT: Promise and Pitfalls of Generative AI for Education," TechRxiv, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.techrxiv.org/articles/preprint/Engineering_Education_in_the_Era_of_ChatG PT_Promise_and_Pitfalls_of_Generative_AI_for_Education/21789434/1[24] T. Susnjak, "ChatGPT: The End of Online Exam Integrity?," 2022. Retrieved from https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.09292APPENDIXInstructor and student narrativesThe vignettes below represent personal perspectives of the co-authors based on their ownteaching and learning experience around GenAI.Matt Hale, Assistant Teaching Professor (Engineering Technology)The role of educators, particularly at the collegiate level, is to equip students

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Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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laid the foundation to work on advancing educational technologies and pedagogical inter- ventions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 A TensorFlow-Powered Visual Speech Recognition Model for Improving Educational Accessibility Abstract Speech Recognition is a widely practiced technology and has many applications in the academic domain and beyond. In educational research, AI-based speech recognition serves different purposes such as analysis of students’ team discussions

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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interests include digital learning, UI/UX, web development, cybersecurity, web accessibility. knn0010@auburn.eduDr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is an associate professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human Computer Interaction with an emphasis in visual programming of educational simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve CS education at all levels

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Lillian Marie Hardin

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Paper ID #41002MTSU’s Experimental Vehicle Program’s Outreach Events with an Empha-sison RecruitmentDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 10 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is the professor of engi- neering. He is also the current Director for the Masters of Science in Professional Science. Foroudastan’ s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil engineering, mechanical

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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Engineering Education, 2024 Ethics Case Study Project: Broadening STEM Participation by Normalizing Immersion of Diverse Groups in Peer to Near Peer CollaborationsAbstractTo successfully broaden the participation of underrepresented racially minoritized students inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), students from all demographic groups mustroutinely work together in STEM as a cohesive community. A Mutual Benefit Approach (MBA)is a way to create longstanding partnerships between members of the community, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGO) to develop equitable opportunities for students from alldemographic groups to engage together in STEM. One of the primary objectives for MBA is toprovide a continuous series of

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Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University; Mohammad Jonaidi; Hoseoen Lee; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University; Ali Keyvanfar, Kennesaw State University

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, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA 2 Department of Architecture, College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA 3 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA 4 Department of Electrical Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA Corresponding Author: Dr. Ali Keyvanfar (E-mail: akeyvanf@kennesaw.edu)AbstractPersonalized education emphasizes adapting educational content, engagement, and assessmentwants to individual learners, departing from

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Tonika Jones; Jodi Angela Doher; Kurtis Gurley, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Adrienne Leigh Provost, University of Florida

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of early 2024, he has co-authored an Open Educational Resource (OER) engineering design textbook, a book chapter, 21 peer-reviewed research and pedagogi- cal journal papers, 60 refereed research and pedagogical conference articles, and he has given 5 invited presentations. As PI or Co-PI, Traum has attracted over $960K in funding for research and education. A serial entrepreneur, Dr. Traum was founding CEO of Engineer Inc., an education technology social enterprise and leading STEM instructional lab kit manufacturer prior to his UF appointment. Previously, Dr. Traum was an Associate Professor and Director of Engineering Programs at Philadelphia University. He also served on the Milwaukee School of Engineering

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George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University

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Management. Saeed completed his PhD i ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference University Student Enrollments during the next Decade George Ford and Saeed Rokooei Mississippi State University, Mississippi State UniversityAbstractAccording to the US Census, the number of births in the United States during 2008 dropped bymore than 68,000 over the previous year. This trend continued for the next six years through2014. Starting in the fall of 2026, those born during these years will be 18 years old. For theseven-year period starting in 2026 through 3031, there will be

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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Paper ID #40850Program Evaluation of an International University-SponsoredService-Learning ExperienceDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer (Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA) is an Assistant Professor of Environ- mental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University, Macon, GA. Her primary research interests are water and wastewater treatment, waste management, pollution prevention, and renewable energy technologies. Her research work focuses on developing sustainable techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water, with specific interest in the FEW Nexus. Her research work has