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

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University of Utah wasinitially designed to recruit prospective students into the engineering majors [12]. After a fewiterations, the program has evolved to one that aims to educate the community aboutopportunities in engineering by providing hands-on activities for high school students andclassroom resources for teachers to use in the curriculum. The engineering ambassadorsthemselves have also benefited by increasing their interest in engineering, learning how to taketheir classroom concepts into teaching high school students and overall an increased retentionwithin the engineering programs.While recruiting and outreach is the main goal of many ambassador programs, the one at TexasA & M University also has student-led, peer-to-peer mentoring

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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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with the knowledgeand tools necessary for success in their chosen careers. In the realm of engineering, artificialintelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool, demanding integration into educational settings.While challenges exist, the benefits of incorporating AI into the classroom far outweigh the risks.In engineering education, AI offers significant advantages when introduced thoughtfully. In anintroduction to computer programming class, three primary benefits of AI were highlighted.Firstly, AI can generate code based on simple prompts, introducing students to promptengineering—an essential skill in modern programming. Although not mandatory at thefreshman level, this exposure lays the groundwork for efficient prompt creation in later

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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

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Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University

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interacting with afaculty member from a different discipline: ”I couldn’t tell you what about mechanical engineering even if it’s not mechanical engineering like it just might be engineering like I really don’t know. And so, having that space where, like [an expert in mechanical engineering] is there and [education research] that opened I don’t know their mind to the field of engineering education like that would be interesting and impactful to hear from.” - Participant 6While there are several graduate students in ESED with graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, participant 6 earned agraduate degree in a different discipline. Nonetheless, they explain how hearing an engineer integrating expertise in mechanicalengineering

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

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100 150 200 300 27 Projections2829 Conclusions and Future Work30 Two new engineering technology programs in computer engineering technology and lean31 systems engineering are designed based on the unique pedagogical method of Reimagining32 Engineering Technology Education (RETE). The curriculum of these programs focuses on a33 strategic and industry-integrated multi-disciplinary training program to propel the innovative34 pathways that link these institutions. RETE is built through strategic collaboration and inquiry-35 driven learning to create an engaged and diverse community of practice among all stakeholders © American Society for Engineering Education

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

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an engineering curriculum by providingstudents with valuable hands-on experiences that incorporate aspects of various engineeringdisciplines. Carrying on a years-long tradition, Mercer University students spent three weeks in arural area of the Dominican Republic where they performed projects related to civil,environmental, and industrial engineering. Working with local water council representatives,students were able to hear first-hand the challenges rural communities have in accessing cleandrinking water. They then participated in the construction of an aqueduct system to providedrinking water to these underserved communities. They learned how to test the drinking waterfor contaminants such as nitrates and E. coli, which led to training

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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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styles are an integral concept in modern educational theory and practice, encapsulatingthe diverse and individualized ways in which people absorb, process, and retain information. Theextensive body of academic literature, particularly in the realms of e-learning and adaptivelearning systems, provides a nuanced understanding of learning styles, especially when viewedthrough the lens of advanced techniques like machine learning and deep learning. Lester et al. [5]highlight the importance of analytics in education, emphasizing how understanding learningbehaviors and wants, which are pivotal elements of learning styles, can be enhanced through dataanalysis. This approach empowers educators to customize their teaching methods to align withvarious

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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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theparticipation of High School students, their STEM teachers, the NGO, and industry partners asspeakers, mentors and financial supporters to provide a broader context for the STEM experiencefor the students. All of the stakeholders are represented in the authorship of this paper.High School Students Local to PWICharlottesville High School (HS1), according to the 2022-2023 Virginia Department ofEducation’s School Quality Profiles (HS1SQP), accommodates approximately 1,200 students,offering a diverse range of educational opportunities29,30. The school provides access to 28 college-level courses, featuring programs like an engineering curriculum and the Sigma Lab, dedicated tofostering coding and engineering skills29. The school has a racially diverse

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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to coordinate/facilitate such an expansion, especially as the college’s enrollment andofferings continue to grow.Conclusion and future workUndertakings similar to the ones described in this paper have no doubt taken place at multipleinstitutions over the years. Yet, at least anecdotally, embedding a writing-focused faculty memberand communication-rich activities in an engineering curriculum is still uncommon enough thatmany of the comments from new colleagues at conferences about this work involve some versionof “This is such an important undertaking — I wish we had something similar!” It is a credit toany engineering institution that they would choose to devote funding and resources to enhancingtheir students’ discipline-focused

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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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competence on theseparticipants. This paper reports on the camp activities, describes the survey results as well asanecdotal observations, and analyzes outcomes from the survey and the overall program. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeast Section ConferenceBackgroundSTEMTank was inspired by the Shark Tank television show. The camp, curriculum, genesis, andgoals are described in detail elsewhere [8]. In summary, STEMTank challenges participants todesign, build, and test an engineered prototype that addresses or solves an open-ended, real-world(often community-based) technical problem. College student mentors from SF and UF supporthigh school participants, evoking

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Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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between the phenomenon (the VTSexperience) and the experiencer. Additionally, this research focuses on understandingtransformation from an experience through multiple types of collected data and utilizes a mixed-method design collecting and analyzing qualitative interviews and quantitative data fromvalidated instrumentation [23] as the methodological framework for this research.Methods and DesignResearch ParticipantsParticipants in this study were undergraduate students (n = 22) enrolled in HON 2400 – HonorsDiscovery: Using Art Exhibits to Improve Communication in Engineers. This course wasspecifically developed for this research study utilizing VTS. HON 2400 qualifies as an electivefor honors students and are typically courses that can integrate

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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within Clemson Universityˆa C™s Glenn Department of Civil Engineering, the Founder and Owner of Integrated Resilience, LLC, he is a former Fluor Fellow, Director of Resilience Solutions, and Secretariat of the World EconomicDr. Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC Jeffery Plumblee is a project management, innovation, sustainability, and education consultant. He holds his BS, MS, MBA, and PhD from Clemson University, where he focused on civil engineering. Plumblee has managed a faculty grant and training program for an innovation and entrepreneurship nonprofit; served as a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management at The Citadel; and developed and managed multiple

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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beliefs play a complete mediating rolewhen assessing the persistence of interest in pursuing an engineering major, contingent on one'sself-perceived identity as an engineer. As a composite framework of self-beliefs, Godwin andKirn's model, which integrates identity and motivation, reveals a limited but noteworthyenhancement in explaining the variance associated with students' enduring commitment to anengineering major, surpassing the contributions of either identity or motivation constructsoperating in isolation.Utilizing a survey with open-ended questions, students were encouraged to enumerate the factorsimpacting their confidence in achieving success in a first-year engineering course at PurdueUniversity [2]. Subsequently, students were

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

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through culture-inspired project activitiesAbstractSome studies have shown that social integration between international and domestic freshmanuniversity students can both enhance international students’ well-being while concurrentlybenefitting domestic students’ cultural awareness and respect for diversity. The three basicpsychological needs autonomy, competence, and relatedness suggested by self-determinationtheory can be fulfilled through socio-cultural inspired learning activities in classroomenvironment to facilitate students’ intrinsic motivation, sense-of-belonging and quality ofperformance. This paper presents various curriculum interventions and student interactionsthrough culture-inspired product design

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

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use by students218 anywhere in the United States. The first tool, identified by two participants (one dean and one219 university director), is Curricular Analytics (https://curricularanalytics.org/), a free nationally220 available resource, provides tools and data analyses which helps students to visualize curricula221 and degree plans and analyze the impact on their student progress. This tool allows students to222 input curriculum or a degree plan in CSV file format and then provides an interactive223 visualization, generates an analysis of the complexity of the degree and potential bottlenecks,224 and provides 2-to-4 year articulation pathways. This tool allows students to simulate student225 progress under various

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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