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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

experimentation, teamwork, and effective communication. By analyzingstudents' performance in these areas, the assessment aims to provide insights into the overallimpact of the PBL approach on their knowledge acquisition, practical skills, and self-efficacy inthe field of engineering.ConclusionThe transformation of the conventional materials and manufacturing laboratory into a PBLenvironment represents an effort to bridge the gap between education and workplace challenges.This WIP responds to the declining involvement in experimental curricula by introducing adynamic framework that enhances students' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, andpractical skills. The integration of PBL aligns with the evolving demands of the workforce,emphasizing

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

ofcommunication and leadership skills, and increased engagement in the learning process.Additionally, they discuss the importance of faculty being a part of the student’s preparation toimprove self-efficacy and quality of the content.From 2020 to 2022, a faculty who specializes in Geotechnical Engineering at The Citadel, ateaching-focused institution in the Southeast United States, utilized four peer teaching techniquesin Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering laboratory, andMechanics of Materials (Table 1).Table 1. Peer teaching methods used in this study. Peer Teaching Method Course Reciprocal Teaching Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blessing Isoyiza Adeika, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

valuablecontrol measure for assessing classroom activities.Keywords: STEM education, experiment-centric pedagogy, artificial intelligence, deep learning,education assessment, student engagement, learning dynamics, classroom observation.IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is shifting fromtraditional lecture-based methods to more immersive and experiment-centric pedagogy. Thispedagogical approach aims to foster self-efficacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsamong students and enhance their interest and motivation in STEM fields [1], [2]. However,assessing the effectiveness and impact of this pedagogy poses significant challenges, especiallyin measuring student engagement during the implementation of

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Morgan State University; Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

to build this version of the circuitwere successful.Figure 3: LED calculator circuit using (a) discrete components and (b) an input/output PCB [31]Intellectually challenging PBL projects that maintain a high success rate are vital for building self-efficacy among students. In the summer 2019, a PCB version of the LED calculator activity wasdeveloped that uses surface-mounted components for the 5V regulator, switches, LEDs, andresistors. See Figure 3b. By abstracting away the complex input and output circuitry, campers wereable to focus on the wiring connections between the switches, logic gates, and LED outputs,thereby increasing the success rate of building the LED calculator to 100% for the 36 students whoparticipated when the camp was

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ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

early 1960s1,2 as a popular strategy, demonstrating itseffectiveness in engaging students with the learning process. Initially introduced within a reformpedagogy known as 'guided inquiry3 ', active learning unfolds in three phases: exploration,invention, and application. Research suggests that this pedagogical approach substantiallyenhances students' conceptual understanding when compared to traditional teaching methods4,5,6. 1Encouraging engineering faculty to incorporate active learning strategies, in classroominstruction is common. There is a necessity to explore self-efficacy at various academic levels tounderstand variations among different populations. At the same time, further research is

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blessing Isoyiza Adeika, Morgan State University; Adedayo Ariyibi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

effectively.After identifying these concepts, experiments utilizing electronic instruments are developed andimplemented. The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) was used to assesskey constructs related to student success, such as motivation, epistemic and perceptual curiosity,and self-efficacy [34], [35]. Student success was determined by the academic performance ofstudents who received ECP doses in different classes and across the gender spectrum.Furthermore, the fundamentals of ECP and the classroom observation protocol are implementedto effectively integrate ECP into the Biology Discipline.Student participation in ECP was evaluated using the Classroom Observation Protocol forUndergraduate STEM(COPUS), developed by Smith et al. [36

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deeksha Seth, Villanova University; Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University ; James C. O'Brien, Villanova University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

and A. Kolmos, “Student conceptions of problem and project based learning in engineering education: A phenomenographic investigation,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 111, no. 4, pp. 792–812, 2022.[15] E. M. Starkey, A. S. McKay, S. T. Hunter, and S. R. Miller, “Piecing together product dissection: how dissection conditions impact student conceptual understanding and cognitive load,” Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 140, no. 5, p. 052001, 2018.[16] E. M. Starkey, S. T. Hunter, and S. R. Miller, “Are creativity and self-efficacy at odds? an exploration in variations of product dissection in engineering education,” Journal of Mechanical Design, vol. 141, no. 1, p. 012001, 2019.[17] C. A. Toh, S

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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Isaac Damilare Dunmoye, University of Georgia; Cheryl T. Gomillion, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

experimental platforms in chemistry laboratory education and its impact on experimental self-efficacy," INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, vol. 17, no. 1, 07/09/ 2020, doi: 10.1186/s41239-020-00204-3.[10] D. May, L. T. Smith, and C. Gomillion, "Student motivation in virtual laboratories in bioengineering courses," in 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2022: IEEE, pp. 1-5.[11] C.-H. Huang, "Using PLS-SEM Model to Explore the Influencing Factors of Learning Satisfaction in Blended Learning," Education Sciences, vol. 11, no. 5, p. 249, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/11/5/249.[12] I. D. Dunmoye, D. Moyaki, A. V. Oje, N. J. Hunsu

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Partha Kumar Das, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

report for this lab exercise was easy to S10: Lab report grading was reasonable. prepare by the deadline. Figure 12. Survey report of Category 2 statements. The number value above each bar indicates the actual count of students responded.Figure 13 shows the Likert distributions for statements S11–S16, which comprise Category 3. TheLikert distributions for the statements about learning self-efficacy are again strongly positive, with 12at least 55% indicating that they Agree or Strongly Agree with all statements. The mostdisagreement occurs for S16 about the lab exercise making the students excited to work withpumps, for which a sum of 16.5% of respondents Disagree or Strongly Disagree. In

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Sharpe, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder; Kai Amey, University of Colorado Boulder; Karen C Crouch, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

focus of this paper, has experiencedsimilar outcomes. A notable uptick in graduation rates at CU occurred between 2009 and 2015,with six-year degree completions reaching 62.2%, yet recent years have witnessed plateaus inretention rates. Persistent disparities befall minoritized students [1], [2]. These stagnantcompletion rates occur in the face of substantial need for increased engineering talent, bothnationally and globally, to support fields including technology, security, transportation, andinfrastructure.The causes of student attrition from engineering are multifaceted and vary across demographics.A range of known issues includes an unwelcoming climate, conceptual difficulties in corecourses that hamper progress toward degree, lack of self