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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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2024 South East Section Meeting

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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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classrooms, emphasizing the challenges and successes encountered in itsinaugural year. The initiative incorporated joint projects, paper outlines, and group analyses, andculminated in faculty interviews to assess the program’s effectiveness. Challenges included initiallack of bonding and disparities in student engagement and motivation [13]. The authorsrecommended 1) an equitable shared academic experience and 2) an introductory interculturalclass before the VE. Both these features were implemented in STEMTank 2023. As a furtherbenefit, VE provides an excellent foundation for international teams of scholars to organize andpromote research and teaching collaborations [14]. This paper represents an initial cooperativepedagogical research product

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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fill this requirement.Most recently, BIOE 2100 has been modified for specific designation as a “writing-intensive”course at the university level. UGA’s Franklin College Writing Intensive Program (WIP)administers the process by which courses acquire the “W” suffix (i.e., BIOE 2100W) andstipulates what is expected of such courses: The W suffix is used for courses taught as writing intensive, which means that the course includes substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) facilitate learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline — for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; c) support writing as a process; and d) prepare students for further writing in their

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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

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University laboratories and classrooms tosolve real-world problems. This is done through a flexible five-week program where participantsspend two weeks on campus taking classes and preparing for the trip abroad and three weeksworking abroad alongside an international community partner. Since 2007, the program hasworked with communities in over 20 countries worldwide with several hundreds of studentparticipants to date.The purpose of this study is to evaluate overall experiences of students participating in the MOMprogram at Mercer University. As a unique programmatic model for international service-learning in a short-term study abroad context, the MOM program can provide valuable insightsinto effective practices in international service-learning

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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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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Milwaukee School of Engineering faculty as well as co-founding the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department at the University of North Texas – Denton. Traum received Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT, and he holds dual B.S. degrees from the UC Irvine in mechanical and aerospace engineering.Dr. Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Amit Jariwala is the Director of Design & Innovation for the School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. He develops and maintains industry partnerships to support experiential, entrepreneurial, and innovative learning experiences within the academic curriculum of the school. He is a Woodruff School Teaching Fellow and strives to