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Sunai Kim, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yasser Salem; Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Deify Law

House, which is an energy efficient, resilient, sustainable, andaffordable single-family residence for the California housing market. It is a design-build of a prototypehouse that responds to two major challenges of OCSD23: (1) global warming with its devastating effects,increasing extreme weather events such as wildfires, flooding, and drought that are displacing millions ofpeople; and (2) California’s rising cost of housing that, compared to the national affordability index of 2.7(ratio of the median home price to median income), is 6 to 10+, making California the epicenter for lack ofaffordable housing.BackgroundCal Poly Pomona: Our campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in California, offering an affordableeducation in a vibrant and

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Yongping Zhang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yasser Salem

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Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Michael W. Ibrahim, California State University, Los Angeles; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles; Kenya Z. Mejia, San Francisco State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Monika Neda, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jorge Fonseca Cacho, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Mei Yang, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

mathematical skills have been identified as a significant contributor toattrition rates in STEM fields [1], [2], [3], [4]. Postsecondary institutions typically assess incomingstudents' math skills through standardized exams, assigning those below a designated threshold toremediation. Over the years, XXX and YYY have employed various models, such as prerequisitecourses in algebra and pre-calculus, to bridge the math gap for STEM-bound students [Figure 1].However, despite these efforts, many students, particularly those from underrepresentedbackgrounds, still lack the necessary math preparation for college-level coursework [Figure 1],leading to extended time to degree completion, increased attrition rates, and added financial burdens. Figure 1

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Mehran Andalibi, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Heather Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Oyku Eren Ozsoy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera; Sameer Abufardeh, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

, Programming Courses, EthicsIntroductionWhen early demos of ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) were released to thepublic November 2022, news about the remarkable generative AI quickly spread through themedia and by word of mouth. The Chabot quickly gained popularity and had over a million usersafter less than five days [1]. What attracts folks to ChatGPT more than other chatbots is thehuman like quality of the chat, the ability to understand context and nuance, and the wealth ofinformation in the system. ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has been undergoing improvementssince its first iteration in June 2018 [1]. Each updated version of GPT (Generative Pre-TrainedTransformer) has included increased improvements with the current iteration

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Liya Grace Ni, Biola University; Elaine Wong, Biola University

session.Students also receive training in hard skills like Arduino programming, CAD design, and 3D printing, aswell as soft skills like writing resumes, giving presentations, SCRUM, etc. A few sample projects arelisted below: 1. Automation of a cannulation apparatus that only had manual capacities before; 2. Prototype a swim tunnel for zebrafish where water flows at a predetermined velocity for a research laboratory; 3. Literature search to compile a database of water contaminants characteristics and treatment methods and development of a user interface with recommended treatment methods for each type of contaminant; 4. Development of a mechanical model of the Windkessel effect to be used for cardiovascular education

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Monika Neda, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Matthew Paul Pusko, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jeehee Lee, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

with Railored Activity-Based Instruction’ project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through her efforts, she actively works towards bridging the disparity between high school preparation and expected standards of civil engineering.Dr. Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada - Las Vegas ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engineering Canvas Applications to Improve Fundamental Math Skills in Pre-Calculus MathRecent research indicates that the retention rate within US engineering schools averages at 56%,dropping even lower to approximately 20% for underrepresented minorities [1]. Furthermore,statistics reveal that around 40% of STEM students switch

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Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stamatis Vokos; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Matthew J. Moelter, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Umut Can Cabuk, San Diego State University; Yusuf Ozturk, San Diego State University

institutions. The results can inform strategiccurriculum development, the design of more effective student support systems, and betterresource allocation to address the specific needs of students in these fields. Beyond the academicliterature on student success in engineering, this research also provides a practical framework foreducational institutions to make informed decisions in curriculum design and planning in theevolving field of engineering education.1 IntroductionEngineering curricula are intentionally designed to ensure contingency, consistency, and integrity,recognizing that later courses build progressively on the knowledge acquired in earlier ones. Thisis especially evident with mathematics-related courses, including but not limited to

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Matthew Levi Giles, University of Southern California; Bo Jin, University of Southern California; Paul Ronney, University of Southern California; Joy Uehara, University of Southern California

Support for Use of CAD Software by Visually Impaired IndividualsSince the AME 308 lectures are based on Siemens NX, it was important that any adaptation ofthe course to enhance visual accessibility be based in NX as well. As of 2019, NX did not haveany native support for visually impaired users [1].As an alternative, OpenSCAD is a free CAD software whose operation is purely script-based.The user provides a text script which the program parses to produce a 3D rendering of a solid.[2] While in principle a visually impaired user could create such a script using a screen reader orbraille display, there is no support for them to visualize the created part and troubleshoot thedesigns without seeing the software’s rendering of the script.This initiative

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; Sage Indigo Brill, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; Matthew Lo, University of California, Irvine; Milan Das, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine

SMART Health, where she focused on wireless health monitor- ing for stroke and pediatric asthma. Her current research is on engineering education and women’s health, specializing in pedagogy strategies to promote learning and innovation in design-build-test courses, in- cluding senior design, computer programming, and computer-aided-design courses, as well as pre-partum and partum medical devices.Matthew Lo, University of California, Irvine Matthew Lo is a graduate student pursuing his Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. He completed his BS in Biomedical Engineering: Premedical from UC Irvine, during which he lead and participated in a wide range of research, including (1) refining virtual

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Carlos Trejo Vera, University of California, Davis; Colleen Elizabeth Bronner, University of California, Davis

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Lisa Wang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Shamim Mirza

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

five different projects running simultaneously. Each team identifies afocused design and development scope of work within the larger context of the project they areinterested in. They give weekly progress reports and gather input from their customers. The workculminates in a prototype and final report to document their work for student teams who willcarry it forward in future terms.CUREs are differentiated from other course-based engineering design projects (e.g. designcompetitions) by the following characteristics [1]: • Course outcomes are developed in context of new research questions/directions each term. Research efforts progress and shift focus term-to-term. • Students engage in authentic practices representative of

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Karl Benjamin Ernsberger, Graduation Solutions, LLC

fostercollaboration or exploration of evidencelike a true development project does.Moreover, most lab kits available toremote students are single-use to beshelved or discarded when complete, Fig.1 Timeline slide from startup presentation.which is neither sustainable for schools Presented to Graduation Solutions March 2023nor rewarding for students.Conversely, prevalent online educational platforms like Khan Academy or IXL, often rely on avideo-to-quiz content format without live lab experience or collaboration.To address this gap, I developed a remote-accessible program focused on student-driven STEMdevelopment exchange kits, guided by State Standards as research topic guides, which aims toprovide remote students with engaging

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Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

Paper ID #44692Determining Where and How to Teach Engineering Communication SkillsDr. Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Department Chair, Humanities and Communication, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Determining Where and How to Teach Engineering Communication SkillsThe authors of this paper co-teach a first-year “cornerstone” design experience that combines afirst-year Computer

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John Seng, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

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Han Kyul Kim, University of Southern California; Aleyeh Roknaldin, USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Shriniwas Prakash Nayak, University of Southern California; Xiaoci Zhang, University of Southern California; Marlon Twyman, University of Southern California; Angel Hsing-Chi Hwang, Cornell University; Stephen Lu, University of Southern California

researchers to better understand itsrole as a conversation agent in collaborative learning settings. It encourages thoughtfulconsideration of the appropriate use case of ChatGPT and emphasizes the importance of furtherexploring its potential to enhance collaborative learning experiences.1. IntroductionRooted in Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development [1], computer-supported collaborativelearning (CSCL) posits that students’ cognitive development is promoted through sharedunderstanding and meaning-making from their interactions during group activities [2]. Given thisinherent nature, active engagement and discussion within student groups play a pivotal role in thesuccess of CSCL [3]. With recent advances in machine learning, a plethora of data

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kacey Beddoes, San Jose State University

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kennedy Angel Gomez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Aaron Dewey, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Architectural Engineering curriculum at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo containsthree computing courses ARCE 352-354 taken in sequence at the junior level. These are pairedwith the structural analysis lecture courses, that together, provide fundamental knowledgenecessary to proceed to the senior-level seismic analysis course. Table 1 shows each of thestructural analysis lecture classes with their paired computing class and its catalog description.The lecture class has a 32-person enrollment that is generally three times per week at 50 minutesa session, while the lab has a 16-person enrollment taking place once a week for nearly threehours. The lab typically includes at least 1-1.5 hours of coding demonstration or discussion bythe faculty followed by in

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Shannen Allado, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Lily G. Gossage, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California

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Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University

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Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego

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Matthew Levi Giles, University of Southern California; Joy Uehara, University of Southern California; Haylee Mota, University of Southern California; Emma Katharine Singer, USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Matthew R Gilpin, University of Southern California; Akshay Potnuru; Jessica Aftosmis, University of Southern California

developed their own hardware andcurriculum to ensure that visually impaired students would receive the same educationalexperience as their sighted peers.a. Existing Literature Vision-based teaching methods have become ubiquitous in the modern mechanical engineeringcurriculum through the universal adoption of computer-based tools in both the classroom andlaboratory. However, this heavy reliance on a vision-based teaching and engineering practice doesnot consider the needs of visually impaired students. This gap in accessibility is even morechallenging in engineering laboratory courses. Globally, over 250 million people live with some form of visual impairment, according to astudy done by the CDC in 2017 [1]. In the US, of the over 20 million

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Zhen Yu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Kai Noah Arellano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Daniel Keenan Paek, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Steven Kent Dobbs, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

obtain college creditfrom the project, high school students are permitted to participate in project development, giventhey show enough interest and drive to learn. Students at the secondary level can join sub-teamsduring fall and spring semesters or can opt to participate in work that the electrical engineeringsubsections do during the summer. With over 100 members and growing, BANSHEE seeks togive this unique opportunity to as many students as possible.2. Current ProjectsBANSHEE’S core goal is to improve the performance and battery life of UAVs throughstructural and battery modifications. [1] Research and developments have been performed onautonomous ground stations, pattern detection software, on-wing solar panels, and inductioncoils for