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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Bow, Fairmont State University; Sungmin Youn, Marshall University; Sukjoon Na, Marshall University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

and conferences dedicated to materials engineering and fracture mechanics, reflecting his active engagement and expertise in the field. Dr. Na received the Best Paper Award in Failure Analysis and Prevention at the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) annual technical conferences in 2013 and 2016. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials on the Compressive Strength of Cement Mortar: Research at Marshall University’s 2023 REU Site 1. AbstractThis paper describes the experience and outcomes of a non-engineering major who participatedin a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean M. Andino Ph.D., P.E., Arizona State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

design,sustainability, and consumer demand information in order to enhance the commodityproduction process. The factors that were explicitly assessed in this work relate to the“curiosity” and “connections” elements of entrepreneurial mindset learning, and includeassessing how well students (1) investigate common processes to recognize potentialopportunities, and (2) integrate and synthesize different types of knowledge. Introductorymaterial regarding reactors was presented to the class, and opportunities to have studentsdiscuss the different reactor types that they encounter in their everyday lives was providedduring a class session. Students then formed groups to carry out two homework assignmentsover an approximately 4-week period. The

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yue Li, Miami University; Maressa L. Dixon, Miami University; Sarah Woodruff

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

characteristics of innovativetechnology-based STEM education interventions, learning contexts, student demographics, andstudy designs. The purposes of this study were fourfold, to: 1) advance understanding of theeffects of integrating innovative educational technologies and technology-based learningexperiences into K-12 classrooms on students' STEM career outcomes; 2) enable generalizationof the magnitudes and variations of effects on students; 3) specify what settings, technologies,and interventions have been effective for which groups of students; and 4) provide insights abouthow and why such interventions produced positive outcomes. Specifically, this study posed threeresearch questions: 1. What are the magnitudes and variations of effects of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University; Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University; Carlotta Duenninger

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

situations in the workplace.Keywords: equity, ethics, early career engineers, engineering educationIntroductionEvery profession comes with its challenges and the engineering profession is no exception.Navigating the field of engineering, particularly in the early stages of one's career, can bedaunting as uncertainties often arise regarding the expectations associated with the professionaltrajectory of early-career engineers. The difficulties encountered by engineers early in theircareers, in different engineering domains depend on the specific characteristics of theiremployment contexts [1], meaning the nature of these challenges may vary across diverse fieldsand workplaces.An undergraduate degree in engineering provides the foundation for an

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University; William Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Lauren Cifuentes, New Mexico State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

theirlearning skills. The use and impact of the ECE-WisCom is evaluated through a mixed-methodsapproach. The collection and analysis of data include surveys, network interactions, journaling,interviews, observations, and focus groups. The analysis considers student community formation,identity development, and academic performance as well as participant intersectionalities.Overall, the ECE-WisCom seeks to improve the college experience of engineering students bysupporting their learning process and socialization, a couple of skills relevant and with lifelongimpact in college and beyond.BackgroundRecent studies show that, while 58% of White students persist in earning a STEM degree, thepercentage of Latinx students who persist is only 43% [1]. This NSF

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 26

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University ; Adrie Koehler; Elnara Mammadova, Purdue University ; Shawn Farrington, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

one of the six variations of SDT(Ryan & Deci, 2000). In educational settings, autonomy refers to giving students a choice in deciding theirlearning; competency is the feeling of being capable and confident in fulfilling the educational expectations, andrelatedness refers to the need to connect with peers and instructors in the class (Levesque-Bristol et al., 2010;Wong, 2022). Shuetz (2008) asserted that satisfying these needs is a driver of successfully engaged andmotivated students.Study 1: Mohandas, L. (2022). The Impact of Interactive Synchronous HyFlex Model on Students’Perception of Social, Teaching and Cognitive Presence in a Design Thinking Course. [Doctoral dissertation,Purdue University Graduate School]. https://doi.org/10.25394

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Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Nia Johnson, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

awareness andpla�tudes to proac�ve research and concrete ac�on implemen�ng strategies and policies which will aidearly career Black engineering professionals. REFERENCESChandler, R., Guillaume, D., Parker, A. G., Mack, A., Hamilton, J., Dorsey, J., & Hernandez, N. D. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 among Black women: Evalua�ng perspec�ves and sources of informa�on. Ethnicity & Health, 26(1), 80–93. htps://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2020.1841120Coley, B., & Thomas, K. (2023). “The lab isn't life”: Black engineering graduate students repriori�ze values at the intersec�on of two pandemics. Journal of Engineering Education.Deady, M., Collins, D. A. J., Johnston, D. A., Glozier

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Talha Naqash, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. Resultant themes central to the research questions are being developed usingqualitative data analysis techniques. By synthesizing the existing research, this review shedslight on how the student’s cognitive responses are influenced by different levels of taskcomplexity during problem−solving and how the task complexity enhances or hindersstudent’s engagement in STEM education.Keywords: Engagement, Goal Orientation, Need for Cognitive Closure, problem−solving,STEM, Task Complexity.IntroductionAccording to Krajcik [1], there is a shift in science education from simply teaching scienceideas to fostering students to figure out processes and problem solutions. STEM educationwas developed to deal with the challenges of the 21st century and train students

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

databases was based on our goal tosynthesize education-related literature within engineering by structuring a search that yieldsmultidisciplinary results. The systematized literature review included an initial screening of 567abstracts and resulted in the synthesis of 23 papers. We identified the characteristics and commongoals of these programs. The workforce training programs were classified into three themes: (1)personal qualities and abilities, (2) interpersonal skills, and (3) professional competencies.The findings shed light into: (1) the need to prepare engineering Ph.D. students in professionalskills, given its lack of mention in workforce training programs; (2) the efforts that have gone intopreparing engineering Ph.D. students in cutting

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Dean Q. Lewis, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

developmental training may notbe welcomed by all students. This is true as the student population becomes increasingly diversein terms of academic preparation, childhood experiences [11], social-economic status, andexposure to toys and activities that strengthen spatial reasoning, etc. [1]. For students whoalready have a higher aptitude of spatial ability, additional training may be deemed “busy work”with little added benefits. Attempts to rectify this by only requiring selected students to completethe training can be viewed as unfair, let alone creating a stigma on these students. From the 3administrative perspective, running large-scale training program

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Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Quell; Cristian Robbins, United States Military Academy; Kathryn Blair Newhart; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the 2023 SLE showed that students had littleknowledge of the environmental science and environmental engineering professions prior to thethree-hour workshop; however, students stated they had a fundamental understanding of eachprofession upon completing the workshop. Additionally, students found that the water treatmentfilter building challenge was generally a fun and useful approach to understanding whatenvironmental engineers and scientists do in their professions. Results from this study suggestthis type of hands-on workshop could be useful for high school major’s fairs or other higher-learning institutions to help students understand different STEM professions and/or aid studentsin deciding an academic major.1. High School Summer

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 4 - Engineering for One Planet & Sustainability Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation; Cynthia Anderson, Alula Consulting; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

be done about including sustainability. It led directly to parallelroundtable discussions to share recommendations and generate ideas for a proposed list ofactionable items. At the ITH, we benefited from individuals sharing and applying their skills,knowledge, and expertise to these action items in crafting shareable deliverables for guiding futureefforts. The ITH has been included in the general conference schedule and will hopefully continuefor some time to come.1. Background and Historical Contexta. Overview of Interdivisional Town Hall EvolutionThe first steps at a “Town Hall” meeting were conducted by the Liberal Education Division’sCommittee on Interdivisional Cooperation (2011 original committee members: Atsushi Akera,Judith Norback

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

Paper ID #43628A Trilogy for Teaching and Learning Digital Electronics and MicroprocessorsProf. Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1. BackgroundAccording to the Moore’s law, which is the observation that the number of transistors in an integratedcircuit doubles about every two years. At present, one example of a GPU is the Nvidia H100, which has80 billion transistors on a single chip. At the same time, on August 9, 2022, the President of the UnitedStates signed the CHIPS and Science Act. All of the above mean the education of digital and

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Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glaucia Prado, University of California, Davis; Jason White, University of California, Davis; Sara Sweeney, University of California, Davis

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

,interpersonal, physical, practical, and spiritual). Additionally, activities were performed to buildpositive and meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. Students’ feedback indicated that thecourse helped to decrease their stress level during the quarter, and that the interaction with otherstudents was a valuable part of the course.Introduction and MotivationMental health is defined as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with thestresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to theircommunity”.(1) Very often, unequivocally, the term “mental health” is associated with negativeconnotations such as the presence of a mental illness (e.g. anxiety, stress, and depression).(2) Thisperception

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yi Cao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

usingthematic analysis to determine patterns and themes. This work-in-progress study examinesstudents’ perceptions of PBA in an interdisciplinary project environment.Introduction In response to the growing emphasis on project-based learning (PBL) and the integrationof multidisciplinary teamwork experiences within engineering education, Vertically IntegratedProjects (VIP) programs have emerged as integral components of university curricula [1]. Theseprograms allow students to collaborate within interdisciplinary or disciplinary teams, working onreal-world projects alongside stakeholders over extended periods. While the advantages of VIPprograms are evident, their distinctive and flexible structure prompts inquiries into effectiveassessment

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Writing and Technical Communications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance R Curtis, University of Maryland, College Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

conceptual understanding in their students. The confusion matrix is aprominent example [1]. The confusion matrix offers deep insight into student thinking, but itdoes so only when paired with excerpts of transcripts which exemplify each cell of the matrix.Classification of results requires students to verbalize their thinking into a video or audiorecording, which is then transcribed and analyzed. All of that work for every student in even asmall class requires a large investment of effort and time. Yet the outstanding results which theconfusion matrix offers prompt the question: Is there a way to achieve similar insights intostudent thinking while compressing the time it takes to receive those insights? Writing offers a potential solution

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College; Elijah Cicileo; Jonah Kai Swanson; Gregory Reich

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

MIT). Dr Jensen has authored over 140 refereed papers and has been awarded (with collaborators) approximately $4.5 million of consulting and research grants.Elijah CicileoJonah Kai SwansonGregory Reich ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Weighted Design Matrix Approach for Informing Digital vs. Physical Prototyping Options Jensen, D.1, Reich, G.2, Cicileo, E.1, Swanson, J.1, Loh, T.1,Wozniak, J.1, Jensen, L.3 1 Engineering - Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA 2 Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Brianne Elizabeth Bell; Elliot Foster

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Paper ID #41051A University-County Collaboration to Excite Students about Citizen ScienceDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.Brianne Elizabeth BellElliot Foster ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024A University-County Collaboration to Excite Students about Citizen Science with Maritime Robotics Leigh McCue1, Wren Bell2, Elliot Foster2 1 George Mason University, 2 Prince William CountyAbstractThis paper builds on a prior ASEE-SE

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

authors hope to sharethe implementation of the assessment process and assessment results from all three years of theprogram. The authors also hope to share the best practices for the assessment of learning outcomesin capstone courses.IntroductionThe choice of an academic institution or a program has lifelong implications due to which there isan increased demand for education and awareness of academic quality and accreditationcredentials to make informed decisions [1]. Access to programmatic information has led theaccreditation agencies to focus on specific program-level criteria instead of the institutional leveland aim to instill more confidence in the standing of these programs. Academic institutions strivehard to gain accreditation to ensure

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Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Delu Louis Zhao; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Alan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sujit Varadhan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yun Huang; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Robert Dignan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Bobbi Lee Battleson Hardy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

courses. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) hasbecome a well-known approach to creating inclusive and accessible education. However,despite general interest around UDL among instructors, previous studies have revealed the lackof resources to adequately educate instructors on UDL, accessibility principles, and bestpractices.This study details multiple methodologies at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign used toeducate and inspire instructors about UDL with the goal of creating more accessible engineeringcourses. We implemented multiple approaches to increase interest in, and utilization of, UDL byinstructors: 1) Developed a Learning Management System (LMS) based training course whichgave instructors “plug-and-play” practical examples of

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teamwork in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Kropp, University of Oklahoma; Doyle Dodd, The University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, learning power skills, such asteamwork, can pose a significant challenge for engineering-minded students. This often results infrustration for students and instructors alike. To address this issue, we implemented an innovativeapproach toward group lab writing in a lab class for 35 junior-level Chemical Engineeringstudents. In this study, individual contributions were worth 30% toward the group-written labreport. Students were required to complete their individual contribution submission as acompletion grade 24 hours before the group-written report was due. The group lab report wasgraded on quality and was worth the other 70%. The purpose of this initiative was twofold: 1) toenhance accountability among team members, as students’ individual grades

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sage Maul, Purdue University; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Ruth Wertz, Purdue University

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Diversity

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

student accommodations thanfaculty in other fields [1]. Additionally, engineering students who share their disability status andaccommodations with faculty and peers experience questioning from them on whether thedisabled student’s accommodations are necessary [2]. Since students face many barriers togetting their accommodations met, many don’t request accommodations at all.Engineering education overviewAlthough engineering education does not have a large body of research on disabled students,several researchers are bringing the conversation about students with disabilities and/oraccommodations into the field. Recent journal papers include topics such as ableism inengineering, engineering identity for students with disabilities, and asset-based

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, the applied focus and the hands-on requirement for graduatesjustifies the investment in industrial-type resources that support in-depth treatment of the subject.Ertekin et al. [1] describe their efforts at integrating advanced CAD/CAM and CNC technologiesinto courses offered at Drexel University to engineering technology majors. Their efforts focus oncreating a 3-D Virtual Laboratory that compliments physical equipment. They make the case thathaving unlimited access to hardware and software simulators enhances learning of students andmakes them more effective when they move onto the physical equipment. The virtual laboratorythey have developed also supports remote operation of in-house custom-built desktop CNCs whichthe students can use to

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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

engineering students who have a better conception ofengineering as both technical and social endeavor than they did previously. In this regard thepaper is similar to a matryoshka doll where the core activity described in this paper is embeddedin larger curricular goals related to placing more emphasis on social justice in an engineeringdegree program. The use of system maps is described in relationship to these larger goals andstructures.Although the term ‘social justice’ was coined and used before the professionalization ofengineering in the United States, it has never been a priority for engineering education. Thebelief systems in engineering education as documented by policy reports [1], [2], [3] haveevolved from the Mann Report in 1918 [4] which

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Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel A Acuña, George Mason University; Nathalia Peixoto, George Mason University; Holly Matto, George Mason University; Siddhartha Sikdar, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

projectsIntroductionEngineering students will often complete design projects to solve a problem for an identifiedpopulation in need, resulting in an engineered product such as a novel medical device or newassistive technology [1]. However, adequately addressing major societal problems (e.g., opioidaddiction, mental health disorders, physical disability, etc.) will require more than just anengineered product or device, it will require solutions that span individual, community, andsocietal systems across many different disciplines [2]. The next generation of leaders chargedwith addressing these complex challenges must know how to work across traditional academicdisciplinary boundaries and meaningfully engage with stakeholder individuals, communities, andpolicymakers [3

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #42495Active Learning Experience Incorporating Entrepreneurial Mindset in EngineeringMechanics CourseDr. Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Active Learning Experience Incorporating Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Mechanics CourseIntroduction An increasing number of engineering professors have been using active learningexperiences to engage students. Moreover, active learning techniques have been shown toincrease student performance in several settings [1], [2], [3], [4] and may help close achievementgaps for underrepresented

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi Kalla, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

(DT) has drawn growing research attention [1–2]. Deep research is in progress on digitizationthrough various smart algorithms of Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), BigData Analytics (BDA), high fidelity simulation in addition to various other cutting-edge toolsand technologies [3-4]. In this direction, Digital Twin (DT) and AI are turn out to be the mostpopular tool to improve the AM processes performance with respect to the defects, porosity,roughness, deformation and many more. Digital twins enable real-time monitoring andoptimization of the manufacturing process, leading to improved quality control, reduceddowntime, and enhanced productivity. In its original form, the DT is defined as a digitalinformational construct

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Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Suzy Gorospes Marzano, Sr Manager of Industry Development, SME; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

2practices worldwide. The aim is for the Advanced Four Pillars to be a living documentwith periodic reviews to remain current.Four Pillars BackgroundThe Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge, (Four Pillars) was first published in 2011as a component of the Curricula 2015; A Four Year Strategic Plan for ManufacturingEducation [1] (see Figure 1). The concept of the four pillars includes foundation skills inA) Mathematics and Science and B) Personnel Effectiveness with four major categories:1) Materials and manufacturing processes; 2) Product, tooling, and assembly engineering;3) Manufacturing systems and operations; and 4) Manufacturing competitiveness. Mottet. al. [2] credits the process of developing the Four Pillars to the Society ofManufacturing

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

of custom PCBAs, presents the findings from our survey analyses, and discussesthe broader implications for active learning in engineering education.Background /Lit ReviewPCBAs are ubiquitous in modern electronics. They are the foundation for assembling electroniccircuits in consumer and industrial electronics. PCBAs enable the creation of compact, reliableelectronic devices, found in everything from smartphones and laptops to automotive electronicsand industrial machinery. Their importance in various sectors highlights the need for engineeringstudents to understand and work with PCBAs through hands-on application [1]. The design ofcustomized PCBAs is typically facilitated by computer-aided design (ECAD) software, whichallows for the precise

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Systems Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amin Azad, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Asher Hounsell

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

limited to one field or discipline but is insteadapplicable to any problem or complex situation that may be difficult to understand or solve usingtraditional reductionist thinking [1]. It is this point that conveys the principle of excellently,instead of breaking complex situations into smaller pieces more comprehensible pieces withreductionist thinking, flips this narrative to focus on the larger systems and structures in place,which enables the user to understand complex relationships and behaviors that emerge not fromeach individual actor in a system, but from their complex and very nuanced reactions with otheractors in the system [2]. ST is based on the basic principle that a system is more than a collectionof its parts, and that ST can be