Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Roy B. Clariana, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

(40% vs. 39%) and especially like peers in the other group (72%). These findings show thatwriting-to-learn with GIKS with immediate network feedback improves conceptual knowledgeas expected but at the cost of detail.Keywords: Writing to learn, conceptual knowledge, group networks, architectural engineering,quantify written work.Introduction Conceptual understanding of core engineering fundamentals enables engineers to predicthow a system will behave, to determine appropriate solutions for problems, to choose relevantprocesses for design, and to explain how the world around them works [1]. While conceptualunderstanding is key, newly entering college students and even recent graduates commonlymisperceive significant engineering concepts

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University ; Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Vinayak Krishan Joshi, Plaksha University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #41796Assessing the Motivation and Emotion Levels of First-Year Engineering StudentsEnrolled in an Academic Writing CourseDr. Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University Aparajita Jaiswal is an Intercultural Research Specialist with CILMAR, Purdue University. Her research endeavors revolve around exploring strategies for seamlessly integrating intercultural learning into both regular curriculum and study abroad programs. Aparajita actively engages in offering guidance in developing research studies, curriculum enhancements, and assessment methods pertaining to integration and cultivation of intercultural competence. Her

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy N Adkins, North Carolina State University; Naji S Husseini, North Carolina State University; Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

into technical writing instruction.References[1] “Best Practices for Using AI When Writing Scientific Manuscripts: Caution, Care, andConsideration: Creative Science Depends on It” ACS Nano 2023, 17, 5, 4091–4093. 2023.https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c01544[2] Leung TI, de Azevedo Cardoso T, Mavragani A, Eysenbach G. Best Practices for Using AITools as an Author, Peer Reviewer, or Editor. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Aug 31;25:e51584. doi:10.2196/51584. PMID: 37651164; PMCID: PMC10502596.[3] J. Qadir, "Engineering Education in the Era of ChatGPT: Promise and Pitfalls of GenerativeAI for Education," 2023 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Kuwait,Kuwait, 2023, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/EDUCON54358.2023.10125121.[4] A. Adkins, N. S

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

students understand the importance ofexploring and using current and emerging tools as part of their lifelong education. The specifictools can vary a lot depending on individual classroom learning goals, resulting in a wide rangeof student-authored tutorials. Some examples from the author’s classes include:  Setting up ChatGPT to help write code in Jupyter notebooks.  Building and deploying your own Shiny App.  Accessing the US census API in Python.  Downloading and installing Seaborn to make more robust figures.Students are tasked with creating in-depth tutorials designed to help their peers learn to use thesoftware tools effectively. Creating successful tutorials requires that student authors bothunderstand the tools and

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Paper ID #43142Board 115: Examining Engineering Students’ Gender and Racial Effects inCollege Course Team Peer Assessment: A Quantitative Intersectional ApproachMiss Xiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include faculty development and change, neurodiverse college student learning experiences and outcomes, international students in engineering, and cognitive sciences. She holds a B.S. in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering and an M.S. in Geological Sciences.Dr. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

,indicating that such an environment contributes to verbal and written communication skills andlearning to facilitate difficult conversations (the three items in communication skills). In apositive peer climate, students might have a greater opportunity to receive feedback on theirpresentations or writing samples from peers, as well as being able to practice toughconversations and receive advice from students further along in their programs. It is unclear why advisor climate was

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin M. Anderson, Southern Methodist University; Kristen McAlexander, Schreiner University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

were requiredto meet every other week, in person, for approximately one hour. During the first meeting ofeach semester, peer mentors helped their mentees develop SMART goals related to theiracademic, social, and professional development; mentors were encouraged to follow-up withtheir students’ progress throughout the academic year and revise goals as necessary. Additionalareas of support that peer mentors were encouraged to address included resume writing,coursework selection, student organization membership, and on-campus resources. Outside ofthese recommendations, peer mentors were encouraged to foster genuine relationships with theirmentees and offer support as needed. At the end of each mentee meeting, peer mentors wererequired to submit

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #42154Near-Peer Mentors’ Discussions with a Student Avatar Experiencing LogisticalIssues on a First-Year Design TeamDr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University; David P O'Neill, Northwestern University; Ken Gentry, Northwestern University; Philippa Eshun, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

, feedback, and assessment of each Extended Abstract occur in three stages. Theinstructional team and research team assess each stage differently. Draft stage Peer Review stage Final stage Students… write an abstract then qualitatively and finally, draft, review peer’s draft incorporate feedback using the co-created into final abstract rubric, submission. The instructional does not assess the gives credit for a and grades the final team… abstract draft, complete peer

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

researchand innovation in STEM disciplines [4]. The workshop provides graduate students withcustomized strategies and guidance to effectively communicate their research findings in scholarlypublications, thereby empowering them to do so.This paper offers comprehensive information regarding the organization, execution, andevaluation of an intensive workshop designed for graduate trainees of a multi-STEM educationalprogram based on the community of practice concept and the social cognitive. A key componentof the workshop was forming a writing accountability group, an innovative strategy wherebytrainees committed to specific manuscript writing goals and provided peer support. It has beenestablished that graduate-specific professional development

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Katherine Scharfenberg, Northwestern University; Jill Hardin Wilson, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

require engineering professors teaching capstone courses to spendconsiderable time evaluating student writing. Varied teaching tools and methods to convey theimportance of communication in professional environments may also be incorporated to enhancestudent learning. Clear communication within an engineering capstone course is important forstudents and engineering instructors.  The work in progress describes an effort to improve communication and assessment of studentlearning in an industrial engineering capstone course. To better assess learning objectives,several changes were made to the curriculum over a four-year period. The changes include thedevelopment of a course guide, updated rubrics, project charter discussions, teamworkassessments

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Britney Russell, University of Connecticut; Antigoni Konstantinou, University of Connecticut; Ayah Abdallah, University of Connecticut; Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

student community in scientific communication. This evidence-based practice paperdescribes the implementation of a unified “Professional Development” (PD) course series tosupport the success of graduate students. This PD program features a course to enhance thestudents' verbal scientific communication skills through a practical, feedback-driven, and peer-reviewed format. A scientific writing course, a course complementary to scientificcommunication, is being developed to help students improve their writing skills. A key objectiveof both these communication courses is to teach graduate students how to use storytelling inspeaking and writing to make their scientific findings clear and engaging for all audiences. It alsoexplains how storytelling can

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianna Morganti, Texas A&M University; Angie Dunn, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

. In fact, many of the ideas presented by theassociation are extracurricular in nature, which has been found to be ineffective for reachingengineering graduate students, according to meta-synthesis [1]. While librarians are oftenspecialized in the areas engineering graduate students lack and seek personal mentorship in, theyare often stuck in providing that support by ineffective means. The typical engineering curriculum does not have courses on research methods, few havecourses on research integrity or publication ethics, proposing research, writing, peer reviewing,or how your worldview influences your research [4, 5]. Published engineering literature, in fact,often leaves many of these important aspects of research as assumed [5

Conference Session

Teaching with ML and Generative AI

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby F Hodgkinson, University of Colorado Boulder; Nathan Eric Whittenburg, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

customer feedback data on Amazon, categorizing opinions into positive,negative, and neutral sentiments, showcasing its utility in understanding customer perceptions. Inthe context of academic peer reviews, Kim and Calvo [4] introduced a method for summarizingfeedback in academic essay writing, employing sentiment score-based techniques to analyzereviews written by engineering students, highlighting the application of sentiment analysis ineducational settings. Finally, Wang and Wan [5] focused on sentiment analysis of peer reviewtexts for scholarly papers, proposing a multiple instance learning network with an abstract-basedmemory mechanism to predict overall recommendations and identify sentiment polarities in peerreview texts, thereby

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Dawn Hilliard, The Johns Hopkins University; Ryan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

-received, we would like to increase the way we support the students at JHU. We planto expand our website to include more student-facing resources and offer workshops on populartopics. We also want to build a repository with resources for our consultants and offer earlier,more efficient training to build their confidence.E. TCL Strengths From the data collected, we can see that the TCL is popular with both our student clientsand our employees. While many universities employ peer-to-peer models with undergraduatestaff in writing centers to cut costs, a recurring theme in the student surveys and interviews wasthe expertise of the consultants. Students value meeting one-on-one with faculty members orgraduate student consultants who know a lot

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Julie P Martin, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

direction, but provided a mechanism for each of us todiscuss, vent, and work on solutions collaboratively.Rachel: Similarly, I had co-writing meetings in my early years with peer faculty from outside myunit. These were truly accountability sessions where we could each make progress on ourindividual and collective projects (when applicable). While the focus was writing, these types ofsessions also provided opportunities to discuss institutional challenges and understand how otherorganizations approached the issues.Rachel: While I received strong disciplinary peer support, I was in a new department and did nothave near peer faculty within my own unit (i.e., there were no recently tenured faculty). Thus, itwas immensely valuable that I engaged with

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Instiutes for Research (AIR); David L Burris, University of Delaware; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

templates and exemplars for different technical writing formats [16-18]; (b) use ofdetailed grading rubrics that are shared with students before writing assignment submission [19];and (c) timely and meaningful feedback, either from instructors [6, 15] or through peer review[20, 21]. Secondly, most undergraduate programs currently follow some version of writingacross the curriculum (WAC) [6, 9, 22-24] where communications skills developed in early-years courses are reinforced through later lab, design, and capstone classes. Ideally, instructionalelements like templates, exemplars, and rubrics are kept consistent throughout WAC courses.Lastly, there is strong evidence to suggest that situated learning activities – that is, instructionand assignments

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Momanyi, William Paterson University; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

learners. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Syllabi Indicators of Learning Community Supports in Civil Engineering ClassroomsAbstractLearning communities in formal educational settings act as support systems for students,facilitating increased motivation, student success, and feelings of belonging. Learningcommunities can be compromised by instructional conditions due to institutional, national, orglobal disruptions, leaving students vulnerable to being disconnected from their peers andinstructors. This study explored the impact of a disruption on instructor facilitation of learningcommunities. The research question was: “How does a disruption impact instructor

Conference Session

Reimagining Pathways: Nurturing Diversity and Identity in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

thesis significantly transformed from these reciprocities. Writinggroups such as these have been shown to create a “community of discursive social practice” thatsupports peer learning and peer review (Maher et al., 2008, p. 263). Through this process ofcollective learning via dialogue and relationships, I explored and built on greater complexitiesand theories in my final thesis than I would have been able to achieve as an individual. But itwent beyond the theories, I also gained confidence in being able to do this paradigm shiftingwork with others—in knowing that, regardless of the pushback and the number of uphill battles Ihad to fight, that I wasn’t alone in this work.And an amazing thing happened: I began to learn through writing. I never

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce R Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Bency Thomas, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Belen A Garcia, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division (SWED)

summarizethe lessons learned from each hands-on assignment. If students are assigned to read a textbookbefore coming to class, it may be helpful to have them summarize their reactions to the readingin writing. Writing critiques of student presentations in-class also encourages the development ofcritical thinking, which is a valuable life-long learning skill. It can be time consuming forinstructors to grade large numbers of reflection documents, so this effort can be reduced bymaking use of peer evaluation strategies or allowing the submission of group reflectiondocuments.GamificationGamified learning or the gamification of learning has been defined as the use of game designelements in non-game settings to increase motivation and attention on tasks [40

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ben Jelen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

: this topic focused on reliving a special moment of achievement and recognition; • Introduce your readers to a mentor who supported you: this topic often highlighted the contributions of a teacher, parent, or other mentor who helped to guide the student.Students wrote a different story every week, first as a draft (followed by a review session withstudent peers and the instructor) and then as a revised text. Students did not receive a grade fortheir weekly writing; instead, the course focused on writing feedback that could allow the studentto develop their own writing process.In a required junior-level Thermodynamics course and in two upper-level elective courses inCivil and Environmental Engineering, students were asked to write

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kavon Karrobi, Boston University; Angela Lai, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

of Biomedical Engineering. I am involved in mentoring students in both the laboratory and in the classroom and have research interests in peer feedback, team dynamics, and incorporating more translatable skills to my classes. Currently, I teach senior capstone, research and experimental design, and medical device design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Towards Self-reported Student Usage of AI to Direct Curriculum in Technical Communication Courses1. IntroductionThe use of AI by students in biomedical engineering courses has rapidly grown in the past year[1]. Courses that prioritize critical thinking and technical writing have seen students relying

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Moffat, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Rebecca L Matz, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Spencer JaQuay, University of California, Irvine; Madison Jeffrey, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

work is to to understand factors that inhibit full participation of students who identify with historically marginalized groups and investigate evidence-based strategies for mitigating these inequities. In addition, she is interested in technology and how specific affordances can change the ways we collaborate, learn, read, and write. Teaching engineering communication allows her to apply this work as she coaches students through collaboration, design thinking, and design communication. She is part of a team of faculty innovators who originated Tandem (tandem.ai.umich.edu), a tool designed to help facilitate equitable and inclusive teamwork environments.Rebecca L Matz, University of Michigan Becky Matz is a Research

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri, Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

and Supportive – instructor invites students to set and reach their learning goals and supports student success through constructive feedback, mentoring, advising, and listening [10-11] • Structured and Intentional – instructor plans course well, describes course clearly, aligns learning objectives activities and assessments, instructor clearly communicates expectations and what students need to do to meet them [12-13]Multiple measures are needed to provide a clear view of effective and inclusive teaching[14]. For example, student feedback forms may provide insights form the learner but maynot provide a clear view of instructional quality. Similarly, peer feedback and self-reflection may not fully measure effective and

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle C. Vigeant, Pennsylvania State University; Vikash Gayah, Pennsylvania State University; Andrea Paola Arguelles, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

.” • “Literally seeing this information at any point in time is amazing. Practice writing some of the statements was very good as well.” • “The written assignments along with the feedback from peers and teachers helped quite a lot. It was especially helpful to get feedback from the instructors as they have more of a sense as to what the application materials should contain. Guest lecturers were also helpful because they provided different perspectives from which we could learn.” • “Discussions, assignments targeted towards real-application material. Broadened understanding of job roles, responsibilities and how to apply as a graduate student to these jobs. Examples of application materials shared…helped to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Singh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

Paper ID #42483Students’ Metacognitive Regulation Strategies in Written Reflections withinThird-Year Introductory Environmental Engineering CourseAnu Singh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Anu Singh is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She completed her M.Tech in Digital Communication and her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering in India. Her research interests include self-regulation, metacognition, reflection, and argumentative writing in engineering.Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is a Professor in

Conference Session

AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

human experiences, values, and emotions. 8. Building Confidence and Resilience: Provide a supportive environment for students to experiment with creative expression, take risks, and overcome challenges, thereby building confidence and resilience in their academic and professional endeavors. 9. Cultivating Aesthetic Sensibility: Cultivate an appreciation for the aesthetic aspects of engineering design and innovation by exploring the beauty and elegance inherent in both poetry and technological solutions. 10. Facilitating Collaborative Learning: Promote collaboration and peer feedback by engaging students in group discussions, workshops, and constructive critique sessions to refine their poetry writing

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

for instructors to maximize student learning andcommunication skills in a third year mechanical engineering course that uses computer aideddrafting (CAD) for a design project. The current framework mirrors the review process thattakes place in industry and motivates students to keep up with major deadlines. Students need tolearn how to accept feedback, review other’s work, and communicate their designs to besuccessful in industry. The framework has been developed over three semesters and incorporatesscaffolded milestones, (peer) design reviews, and reflection. This paper presents instructorobservations of lessons learned and graduate TA observations from lab with the goal of makingthe framework accessible to other instructors of design. The

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia; Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia; Esther Tian, University of Virginia; Julia Lapan, University of Virginia; Shaylin Williams, University of Virginia; Deepyaman Maiti, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Nicole Dufalla, University of Virginia; Anna Leyf Peirce Starling, University of Virginia; William H. Guilford, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

a working prototype and poster presentation.All three of these modules incorporated problem-solving, peer reviews, reflections andassessments. Graded submitted work from students included creating and updating anengineering notebook during the design process, work plans, detailed designs, and bills ofmaterials. Technical communication skills were additionally addressed through the preparationand delivery of oral presentations and through the technical writing of precise problemdefinitions and poster presentations. Students were introduced to fundamentals of CAD modelingand technical drawing along with basic fabrication skills, including 3D printing, and the safe useof band saws, drill presses, and other fabrication hand tools. Finally

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

a set of two short writtenreflections in a follow-up homework assignment. Overall, this topic is given most of the classtime during one class week in a semester-length one-credit course meeting once per week for anhour and twenty minutes. In the author’s context, this class contains about 60 students who areexclusively engineering majors and is facilitated by a single instructor and two or moreundergraduate peer mentors but could be scaled for larger or smaller classes without largechanges. This set of activities is usually run late in the semester when a rapport has beenestablished between the students and the instructor, time-sensitive academic success content hasalready been addressed, and the students are less self-conscious speaking in