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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Xiao Luo, Oklahoma State University

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) develop strategies to besuccessful in computing, and iii) develop career plans and explore resources. To achieve theseobjectives, we designed a set of course-specific mentoring activities. In our initiative, we formeda group of mentors composed of successful alumni, graduate students, senior students, industrialpersonnel, and faculty of different races, genders, and ethnicities.We performed anonymous surveys, interviews, and reflections to answer our second researchquestion. We also analyzed students' course performance. Results show that mentoring improvesthe sense of belonging and confidence for both groups of students. Data also indicates first-yearstudents prefer mentoring to succeed academically (e.g., learning programming). On the otherhand

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radana Dvorak; John L. Whiteman, Saint Martin's University

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Paper ID #41850Integrating Cybersecurity in BSCS/BSIT Senior Design Capstone Projects:A Case StudyDr. Radana Dvorak, Radana Dvorak has worked as a researcher, professor, dean, consultant, and program architect. Her Ph.D. CS-AI and MSc-AI from the UK, and BA from the University of Michigan. She has worked in the UK, US and the Cayman Islands. Radana spent time in the software industry, headed a VC funded company bringing her PhD work to market, served on government, university strategic planning committees, international fellowships; she was one of the key architects of the Microsoft Software System Academy - partnership

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MacKenzie Gray, Portland State University; Erin Shortlidge, Portland State University; Christof Teuscher, Portland State University

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pursuing graduate education was discussed in the interviews (Figure 4). When asked if they planned on pursuing graduate level education, nine participants indicated yes, one participant indicated that they were unsure, and one participant indicated that they were not interested in pursuing graduate education. When asked if they planned on pursuing future research opportunities, all eleven participants indicated that they would be pursuing more research opportunities in the future (Figure 4). When asked if the altREU program provided an accurate representation of the research process, all seven participants indicated that they felt the altREU program accurately represented research (Figure 4). This question was added during the

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lily Liang, University of the District of Columbia; Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Rui Kang

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drawconclusions. We end the paper with our future plan.Theoretical Framework and Background LiteratureAs communities of practice, college learning communities facilitate the development ofcollaborative and academic support relationships through ongoing peer interaction [5]. Sense ofcommunity is the feeling that one is part of a larger, dependable, stable structure [16]. It iscomprised of the following sub-factors: membership, influence, needs fulfillment, and emotionalconnection [11], [12], [14].The authors of [17] presented a linked-course learning community in computer science majorsfor men of color and women (of any ethnicity) with “a variety of activities planned to facilitatethe forming of an academic support group.” They reported that “learning

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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) with an interest and aptitude for engineering and computing degree programs by offering an average of 23 scholarships per year over a 6-year period to at least 43 unique students. 2. Intentional Mentoring - Support scholars’ academic growth with faculty mentors who emphasize the use of an Individual Education and Development Plan to foster student growth and increase student outcomes for persistence, completion, and career aspirations. 3. Engagement in High Impact Practices - Engage scholars in high impact practices, including capstone projects, internships, and collaborative projects. 4. Professional Preparation - Foster professional preparation through common academic coursework, skills workshops, guest

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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2’s message to bird 3 6. Panda then shares bird 1’s message to bird 4 7. Bird 4 flies to snail 2 8. Bird 4 passes on the message to snail 2Discussion prompts: 1. Break down the delay caused by Panda – how much of it is because of waiting? 2. Can we categorize the different sources of delay? 3. (optional to use if time permits) How does Panda deal with messages from different sources going to different destinations?The implementation of the activity was done in-class as an activity for a planned duration of 25minutes, with the following breakdown. 1. 5-minute setup: Students first form groups of 3-4 students. They are first given the time to read the scenario, followed by a check-in to ask for clarifications. 2. 5

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Venkata Alekhya Kusam, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Larnell Moore, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Summit Shrestha, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Zheng Song, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jin Lu, University of Georgia; Qiang Zhu, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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studentshave both the basic knowledge and sufficient time to work on them, with feedback integratedhalfway through each checkpoint. The checkpoints are summarized in Table 1 and are describedas below:Checkpoint 1: Project Proposal: This checkpoint requires students to brainstorm through theirproject ideas, identify the main modules, better understand the functionality and operationsinvolved with each module, design some mock-ups of the main web pages and develop a plan oftheir overall project.Checkpoint 2: Front-end Design: This checkpoint requires students to design at least 3 main Checkpoint Purpose Submission Expectation Technical Skills

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J Cecil, Oklahoma State University; Avinash Gupta, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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to teach concepts in assembly, robotics, density,manufacturing and path planning. Students interacted wearing a 3D HMD or headset and controllers fornavigating and picking up objects, etc. In figure 2, a student can be seen interacting with such a medium usinga Vive platform. Fig. 2. A student seen wearing a 3D Vive headset interacts with an immersive VLE.Researchers have reported that children with autism learn best using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) [33,34]. In this learning approach, positive reinforcement, is considered the most effective method to teach anindividual a desired behavior [35, 36When participants perform desired learning behaviors, they are rewarded.When a child performs a desired action, it is

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Farzin Bahadori, Saint Martin's University

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Paper ID #42852Leveraging Open Source Tools to Teach Quantum Computing Foundations:Bridging the Future Workforce Gap in the Quantum EraDr. Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin’s University Radana Dvorak Ph.D. has worked as a researcher, professor, dean, consultant, and program architect. Her Ph.D. in CS-AI and MSc-AI from the UK, and BA from the University of Michigan, have led her to the UK, US, and the Cayman Islands. Radana spent time in the software industry, headed a VC-funded company bringing her PhD work to market, served on government, university strategic planning committees, and international fellowships; she was one of the

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Daniel Jones, Texas A&M University; Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University; Meet Mahesh Gamdha, Texas A&M University; Tristen James Norman, Texas A&M University; Rose Myers, Texas A&M University; Kailee Meek, Texas A&M University; Amir Hossein Khazaei, Texas A&M University; Sherry Minh Nguyen, Texas A&M University; Ethan Thai Nguyen, Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University. After producing an undergraduate thesis under the university’s English department in 2023, he joined the LIVE Lab to continue learning effective research methods. After publishing more papers and graduating in the upcoming spring, he plans on entering a doctorate program in clinical psychology to conclude academic pursuits as a licensed psychiatrist.Rose Myers, Texas A&M University Rose Myers is an engineering student with the LIVE Lab at Texas A&M University.Kailee Meek, Texas A&M University Kailee Meek is an undergraduate research student studying Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) and minoring in Psychology at Texas A&M University. She is working towards acceptance into medical school

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharifa Alghowinem, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Andrés F. Salazar-Gómez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cynthia Breazeal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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adoption in theirworkplace, address its ethical implications, and enable better communication about AI initiativeswithin the organization. It also demystifies the technology, and ensures leaders can responsiblynavigate AI-driven changes.Most AI-related courses mainly focus on teaching programming languages and handling big data.A closer look at AI adult education reveals gaps and limitations in content suitable forprofessional adults – e.g in leadership, decision-making, ethics, governance and cultural aspectsof organizational change. Furthermore, AI education pedagogy for adult learners,is stillunderstudied. Literature suggests that adults are self-directed, experience-based learners.Therefore, their learning should involve self-planning

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cris Robert Exum; Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University

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sensors are compromised.For the proposed solution, we need to add actuation and automation to trigger the start and stop ofthe pump based on the readings of the water level sensor. We plan on using an enginko WirelessActuator [17]. This device can receive the necessary commands over LoRaWAN network, fromPITON based on predefined and automated heuristics. Sensors will also be installed in the fueltanks to monitor the diesel fuel levels as well as to help model the optimal operational cycle forthe pump. The pump present on the farm is a legacy model, so preserving fuel is also a priority ofthe end solution. The actuator should take in data from both sets of ultrasound sensors and switchon and off according to the automation algorithm.The

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts ; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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, Taiwan since 2004, where he also served as the Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2007 to 2009. Currently, he is the president of Tainan National University of the Arts. He has published more than 270 articles related to parallel computer systems, interconnection networks, path planning, electronic design automation, and VLSI systems design in journals, conference proceedings, and books.Prof. Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Zhuming Bi (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1994, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, in 2002. He has international work experience

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Jill Lunn, Florida International University; Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Zubayer Ahmed Sadid, Florida International University

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technology (IT), computer engineering (CE), or data science (DS). We want toacknowledge that there may be other majors where students ultimately plan to pursue computingroles and thus will need to complete technical interviews, given the expanding subfields ofcomputing and the interdisciplinarity of majors. However, this work was intended as a pilot toprovide initial insight, and such expansion was beyond the scope of the currentinvestigation.In the paper that follows, we first present the background important for this investigation inSection 2. We then describe the theoretical framework that guided this inquiry in Section 3. InSection 4, we elaborate on our methods, describing the participants, the focus group, and thematicanalysis. The results of

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; David A Wood, Brigham Young University

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environments. 3. Idea: Relationship Between Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes • Importance: Investigating the relationship between student engagement and learning outcomes can help in designing effective educational programs. 4. Idea: Integration of Real-world Applications in Curriculum Design • Importance: Enhancing the relevance and efficacy of educational programs through the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. 5. Idea: Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Technology Education • Importance: Understanding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education is essential for future educational planning, especially in technology

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aadithyan Vijaya Raghavan, Cleveland State University; Chansu Yu, Cleveland State University

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using multiple local features,” Information Sciences, vol. 509, p. 257–289, Jan. 2020. doi: 10.1016/j.ins.2019.09.013.[32] C. Chen, “Science mapping: A systematic review of the literature,” Journal of Data and Information Science, vol. 2, p. 1–40, Mar. 2017. doi: 10.1515/jdis-2017-0006.[33] B. Yoon, S. Lee, and G. Lee, “Development and application of a keyword-based knowledge map for effective RD planning,” Scientometrics, vol. 85, p. 803–820, Sept. 2010. doi: 10.1007/s11192-010-0294-5.[34] M. F. Manesh, M. M. Pellegrini, G. Marzi, and M. Dabic, “Knowledge management in the fourth industrial revolution: Mapping the literature and scoping future avenues,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 68, p. 1–12, Jan

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abdulmalek Al-Gahmi, Weber State University

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needed help to struggling students is,particularly, important. For higher education institutions, early detection of at-risk students isessential for planning and providing the appropriate remedial services that students need in atimely manner.Various approaches to student performance prediction have been explored. Some studies requiredesigning specific randomized experiments [1], [2], [4], [6], while others, like this study, focuson utilizing data gathered by ubiquitous Learning Management Systems (LMSs) based onstudent activities and interactions with course materials [3], [8], [9]. Additionally, some studiesaim to evaluate the efficacy of certain teaching methodologies [4], [5], while others seek toidentify problems early in the semester to

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani; Lu Zhang, National University

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approaches and studentcognitive development. An additional challenge associated with ChatGPT usage, as argued in [22],lies in the potential for learners to rely on AI models for task completion excessively. This over-reliance can potentially impact their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering a senseof lethargy and indifference towards independent investigation. ChatGPT stands as a versatile tool with the potential not only to aid students in their learningjourneys but also to offer valuable assistance to tutors and educators across a spectrum ofapplications. In [23], diverse ways educators can harness this tool in teaching have been delineated.Notably, it proves beneficial in personalized learning, lesson planning, language

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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SAGNIK NATH, University of California, Santa Cruz

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, particularly in how we introduce and integrate the notional machineconcepts across the curriculum.The integration of Notional Machine-guided labs in CSE12, including new assignments on Linked Listsand Hash Maps, reflects our ongoing commitment to this pedagogical approach. As we plan to expandthese labs to include more complex data structures, it is crucial to balance the depth and breadth of theseconcepts without overwhelming the students. While the direction in CSE12 has been promising andaligns with our initial observations, continuous refinement of the lab assignments and statistical tests,robust data collection, and feedback-driven iterations are essential. Our journey in enhancing theefficacy of the Notional Machines approach is ongoing, and we

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn Williams Trost, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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builtinto smart phones such as Siri, was a polarizing issue for most of the participants. Thirteenparticipants have VAs installed in their homes and use them regularly, expressing satisfactionwith how well they worked. Five of the remaining nine participants that did not use VAs werequite adamant that they did not use them and were not planning to do so, citing privacy concernsof installing passive monitoring devices in their homes. A wide variety of smart devices were mentioned by participants. The most commondevice, mentioned by twelve participants, was smart outlets that were used primarily to remotelycontrol Christmas lights, regular lights, and fans. Seven participants discussed security-relatedsmart devices such as Ring doorbells