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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Spring 2023 23 students 20 students 20 students 20 students Spring 2024 24 students 16 students 24 students 21 studentsData Collection Data collection is being carried out in several distinct phases. The initial phase, in Spring2023, involved the researcher's direct observations, research journal, and reflections whileteaching the narrative pedagogy. The subsequent phase, currently underway in Spring 2024, hasreceived institutional IRB approval and involves student-produced artifacts and surveys. Thefinal phase, planned for Spring 2025, will adopt a quasi-experimental design to collect

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Andrew James Goodling, Grand Valley State University; Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University; Sara Jo Alsum-Wassenaar, Grand Valley State University

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student interest and development in science,technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). This paper introduces Walk andDraw, a collaborative effort between the disciplines of Computing, Arts, and Interactive Mediato support students as they navigate the STEAM disciplines. The Walk and Draw applicationenables students to experience nature while documenting their findings. We have built anopen-source prototype system that supports students in conducting and documenting theirexperiences in varying environments, thereby providing the opportunities for self-reflection andsharing their experiences with their peers. Ideally, Walk and Draw will support students intheir lifelong goals of communication, exploration, and creativity. Walk and Draw

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati

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ability of engineering students. This paper is part of a larger, NSF-funded research study that examines the quality of students’ written and oral communicationskills and seeks to understand their relationship to the students’ spatial abilities.First-year engineering students in their second semester at a large R1 Midwestern universitywere examined. Students were tasked with creating a written report responding to a set ofquestions that asked about their team-based engineering design project completed in their firstsemester. As this occurred months prior, this non-graded report became a reflection on theirexperience and innate abilities. While low stakes, it mimicked a more authentic writingexperience students encounter in industry. Students

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Chan-Jin Chung, Lawrence Technological University; Joshua E Siegel, Michigan State University; Mark Wilson, Michigan State University

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, methods, outcomes and evaluation,and a conclusion reflecting on the program’s findings to-date and plans for the future.Program OverviewThe REU is run as an interactive opportunity bringing together eight previously-unfamiliarstudents to tackle existing and novel challenges over an eight-week period. Students areintroduced to, and immersed in, industry-standard tools and the latest advancements in computervision and automated systems. Exposure is critical in bridging theoretical knowledge withpractical skills, preparing students for the evolving demands of industry. The development ofalgorithms using full-scale vehicles reflects the significance of testing in actual operatingenvironments, where variables are uncontrolled and outcomes are

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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workplace. The full analysis of the larger study, which includes both quantitativeand qualitative data, was published by Henley, Lucietto, and Peters4. Therefore, this documentwill not replicate the full analysis, but will instead focus on key findings and references toanswer the research questions presented here.The researchers utilized an abbreviated Content Analysis of data that supports responding to theresearch questions. Further analysis found that the data reflected 4 areas that supported theresponse to the questions and provided a greater understanding of what the collectiverespondents were sharing with them.FindingsThe research questions in this paper are answered in accordance with the available data on eachrelevant topic. The data

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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], recruitment into graduate school [3], and mentoring [4]. Suchprograms may or may not describe themselves as, or be considered as, bridge programs.Many bridge programs for undergraduates have been reported in the literature, with a selection ofpapers about such programs presented in [5]. Some of those papers indicated that the literature onbridge programs was scant, despite the wealth of papers on the topic. In contrast, the literature ongraduate bridge programs is far less extensive and can actually be considered to be lacking. Thismay reflect, to some extent, both a lack of such programs and a lack of research on them. Thisreview paper, therefore, will illuminate some of the existing literature, discuss common issues andmajor differences in the

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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response and 1 signified a highly negative response. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 8 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education (a) Likelihood to Purchase the Game (b) Usefulness of Challenges in Exams or Labs (c) Usefulness as Optional Supplemental Mate- rial Figure 8: Survey ResultsDiscussionThe results of the survey were overwhelmingly positive, with one respondent indicating that theyhad purchased the game upon the conclusion of the demonstration. This sentiment is reflected inFigure 8a, where a surprising number of students

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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, pressing issues in theirdiscipline. There are individual and team activities. The reading materials provide the basis andstructure for learning more about application of system thinking and dynamics, and are supportedby lectures. The HODAs are selected to bring to life the system archetypes as we progressthrough the materials from relatively simple archetypes toward more complex archetypes. TheHODAs may be individual activities during class, or team activities during class, depending onthe archetype. The written assignments are prepared by each of the students to discuss thearchetype, describe an example of that archetype in aviation or aerospace, and develop a diagramthat reflects the systems dynamics of that archetype. Students present their

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University

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be guided in a manner reflecting the present challenges of technologies witnessed in the industry.• Plan for a set of interactive sessions which would include the conduct of industry-led workshops, guest lectures, and virtual reality tours of energy facilities. All these engagements will bring the students and faculty up to speed with the current industry as well as develop practical understanding of renewable energy systems.• Create internships and co-op programs in partnership with industry Structures that will allow

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Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University

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and met weekly to discuss thecourse. Although there is a possibility that the instructor’s own teaching style may have influencedstudent performance, it was assumed to be insignificant. As part of this study involved studentparticipation via survey, it is possible that student response was not accurate. In addition, due toits voluntary nature, participation may not reflect the full population of students enrolled in thecourse for a given semester. There are also other factors that can affect a student’s performancesuch as course load, personal work schedule, participation in a sport or other activity, or a student’s 4