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

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effects on enrollments at a specific university are difficult to predict, given all the potentialeconomic and geographic considerations. Generally, the best universities will continue to attractthe best students, but smaller, lesser-known colleges and universities may face enrollmentshortages affecting their financial operations resulting in program and employee terminations.This paper examines enrollments at Mississippi State University, considering population andeconomic trends to provide a general template for post-secondary administrators to determinetheir enrollment strategies for the next decade.Keywordsrecruiting, enrollment planning, enrollment forecasting, freshman enrollmentsIntroductionStarting in the 1980s, state funding for public

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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planning, and leadership skills. Dr. Singleton is enthusiastic about educating professionals and students to advance their business and academic endeavors using project management competencies, tools, techniques, and leadership. The purpose of this paper, Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course Module, is to introduce the 12 Project Management Principles to engineering students to influence their behavior in future project environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course ModuleAbstractProject engineers should have the appropriate technical and

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

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schools to tour the EVP facilities and askquestions about the process of creating the vehicles. Teaching material to others is a keycomponent of learning. Outreach events allow EVP team members to teach fundamentalprinciples of science and engineering through management of hands-on, experiential learningactivities with visiting students of all ages. Engaging with local schools is beneficial forrecruiting students planning to attend a university for engineering.The EVP also attends several campus events to recruit new members, like MTSU’s ScholarsWeek poster judging, Hack MT hackathon and the Homecoming parade. The current vehicledesigns are presented to curious students, and the program has an opportunity to display theirwork. Any student can

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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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, this grant plans to provide academic support likementoring, undergraduate research opportunity, and career/professional development activities toenhance student success, degree completion, proper employment and/or continuation to graduateschool. The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of scholarships and variousproject activities on retention, success, and graduation of minority African-American students inengineering & technology [8]-[12]. The institutional data required for this analysis are obtainedfrom AAMU Office of Institutional Planning & Research (AAMU Fact Book) [13].2. Support Systems and InterventionsThe overall goal of this project is to increase the success of low income academically talentedminority

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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was part of the planning committee for the environmental engineeringprogram).”By 2009 or so, faculty could see the need and the potential for an official, standalone college ofengineering. Proposals were created for degrees in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering(“the holy grail,” as one long-time faculty member put it) plus the official creation of a Collegeof Engineering. The then-UGA president (and BAE Dept head) waited for the right time politi-cally to present these proposals to the state of Georgia’s Board of Regents. Finally, in late 2010,these proposals were approved. The Board of Regents vote was tied 8-8, so the Board Chairmade the deciding vote. Ironically enough, this person was a Georgia Tech grad and caught someflak for

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

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it and implementing it in the right way... it can also be ... a172 barrier... for students... But I think, when done and used and implemented173 correctly, I think there is a huge possibility for technology to be helpful.”174 Interactive Digital Tools - For this study, interactive digital tools are digital tools that adapt to175 and/or provide personalized information to students based on the information that they input.176 Many of the tools discussed were degree planning and degree audit tools. Most of these types of177 tools are local solutions, homegrown by institutions and systems. Peyton, a national organization178 director, identified a digital degree planner, part of a guided pathway, created by the

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

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engagement.Clear Communication and Reminders (5 responses): Several students emphasized theimportance of instructors making their office hours known to the class and sending regularreminders. Clear communication helps students remember and plan their attendance,promoting a proactive approach to seeking assistance.Friendly Attitude and Welcoming Environment (5 responses): Students value a friendlyattitude from instructors, emphasizing the significance of creating a welcomingenvironment. This includes being approachable and encouraging, fostering positiveinteractions during office hours.Preparation and Specific Questions (4 responses): Encouraging students to come preparedwith specific questions was suggested to maximize the effectiveness of office hours

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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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guided byhigh school teachers in the Charlottesville Virginia area, university faculty members andcommunity mentors – a holistic approach involving STEM in the context of students’ respectivecommunities. The team-based Ethics case study project included visits and campus tours at bothuniversities with opportunities to eat in their dining halls as well as delivering presentations ontheir work. The paper discusses the methodology employed in the Engineering Ethics case studyproject, as well as planned future work to expand the project and improve it for the next iteration.IntroductionSummary of STEM Status for African AmericansIn 2021, 24% of all US jobs were in the STEM workforce1. STEM is vital to the US economy andnational security1,2

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

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in this program serve as the team leaders for their highschool teams and serve to plan and organize outreach events. The University of ConnecticutSchool of Engineering in partnership with the Neag School of Education and local schoolsdistricts have developed the Galileo Project which includes the training of engineering graduatestudents (Galileo Ambassadors) to assist high school teachers in delivering and implementingpre-engineering course models for high school students [9], [10]. A similar program atManhattan College includes engineering and education undergraduate students and facultymembers who work together to improve STEM education by partnering with middle and highschool students [11]. The engineering ambassadors program at the

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University

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that teams affected with either situation were provided appropriate accommodations.o Prototyping v/s mass production: It was observed that students struggled with differentiating between a manufacturing plan for a functional prototype versus a manufacturing plan for mass production. This might have been because students’ knowledge of manufacturing processes grows during their time in ManP and they may be developing manufacturing plans without a full understanding of manufacturing.6. Conclusions and RecommendationsThis paper presented the design of a two-semester design-and-build interdisciplinary project. Theproject was conducted as part of a two-course sequence in an engineering curriculum. Thesecond course in the sequence has a lab

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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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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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credit hoursbased on their desired workload. Many students enroll in the course for multiple semesters tocontinue their project work, and in doing so, can fulfill a general education “global challenges4”requirement and/or a major-specific technical elective. The learning outcomes for the coursesequence include, but are not limited to: project planning, application of knowledge frommultiple disciplines, problem recognition and design processes, sustainability, leadership,teamwork, communication, application of humanitarian ethics, cultural awareness, and globalperspectives. The learning outcomes are intentionally inclusive of the seven ABET CriterionThree standard student outcomes5. As part of the program, students are regularly presenting

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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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plagiarism, inappropriateassistance, bias/discrimination, and diminishment of cognitive skills [8], [20]-[24]. While theseissues will undoubtedly need close attention and necessitate further research, we judge that thesocioeconomic pressures driving GenAI’s sudden prevalence will not be held at bay while weawait answers. Such pressures, coupled with GenAI’s potential benefits to students andeducators, direct us to fold these concerns into a larger framework alongside plans for testing,adoption, adaptation, and integration.Consequences of Generative AIIntegrating GenAI into engineering curricula offers several pedagogical advantages suggested inthe instructor and student narratives (see Appendix): • Rapid generation of code examples and targeted

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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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survey. The literature reviewreveals 1) a lack of consistency in defining CMC in scholarly literature, 2) a focus on strategicrather than operational perspectives, and 3) widespread confusion regarding the role of eachorganization in CMC partnerships [7]. Important to the current study, these authors summarizedthat the most fruitful CMCs arose when collaborating organizations shared values and hadcompatible goals. Survey results from 166 respondents across 19 countries reveal differingdefinitions, social and historical disparities, and political interference creating barriers tosuccessful CMC. The recommendations of Khorram-Manesh et al. for improved CMC include 1)defining the collaboration, 2) building trust, 3) planning interactions, and 4

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

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feedback that has informed future development and implementation plans,this feedback also strongly suggested that students were using the simulation feature asanticipated to test their code, troubleshoot issues, and iterate in attempts to solve problems.Overall FeedbackTeachers reported that students were engaged and motivated by the Robotarium and the premisethat they were coding real-world hardware operated by a flagship research institution. Teachersalso reported that they themselves were learning new concepts as part of the implementation ofthe modules within their classrooms, and desired more professional learning to help them feelempowered to engage with the Robotarium and the instructional module.Discussion:The application of the Robotarium

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

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Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research(“Mercer on Mission Program Evaluation”, H2304083).Results & DiscussionThis study evaluates the summer 2023 cohort of the MOM program at Mercer University.Service-learning projects for the summer of 2023 ranged in scope from examining clean wateraccess, teaching English or STEM topics to communities, fitting prosthetics to aiding in buildingsmall business plans for beginning entrepreneurs, etc. In total, 224 students participated in theprogram during the summer of 2023. Of those that participated in the program, 65% were femaleand over half were from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (44%) and the School ofEngineering (21%). Thirty-seven percent of participants were in their first or

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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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final 3D look of themodel in one color without interactive experience on how the 3D look was generated [30], [31].Students often experience challenges when trying to visualize a 3D picture when faculty describethe location of the lines and surfaces in the orthographic projection verbally.In this NSF funded research project, we plan to enhance Student’s Spatial Skills ThroughAugmented Reality (SSTAR). This interactive, color-coded application provides a step-by-step3D learning experience, providing scaffolding and engagement while learning spatial skills.Students can scan images with smart devices to trigger 3D models with manipulable componentsfor constructing correct 3D models. They can also visualize different surfaces projected on thesides

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

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, safe learning environment27. Zhao’s research reveals thatthe cognition skills of an ASD child were significantly higher after the use of their proposed VR-based training system. Results show that ASD learners are very receptive to immersive pictures.Zhao reported enhanced cognitive learning and increased engagement of participants9.System DesignICE, as a VR, gamified learning technology, will be designed and developed with the virtualreality software, InstaVR28 and will include various scenarios and challenges related tocybersecurity. The technology can be accessible through a desktop computer, tablet, and headset.In Figure 1, the image shows the wireframe of the planned design for the initial startup page.The initial grey startup page creates

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

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minority and first-generation women graduate students’ success in STEM fields,” Doctoral dissertation, University of Maryland, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2186631820[25] A. Flores, “The Latina doctoral student experience: A qualitative phenomenological study,” Doctoral dissertation, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/16501[26] R. E. Stake, The art of case study research. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications, 1995.[27] J. W. Creswell, Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research, 4th ed. Boston: Pearson, 2012.[28] M. Q. Patton, Qualitative research and