Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

about the value and necessity of affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI) initiatives, with the abundance of opportunities and vacancies in construction management,increasing interest and participation by members of historically marginalized racial/ethnicminority communities may be an effective way to partially address the growing demands of theindustry.It has been suggested that the phrase “historically marginalized communities” better conveys thefact that underrepresentation of racial/ethnic minorities usually doesn’t reflect a lack of interest oreffort, but instead a lack of opportunity. [2] In the field of construction management, African-Americans compromise only 4.8% of the construction managers in the U.S. in 2023 [1

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

objective. This allowedthe study to observe the natural interaction between the students without putting any pressure onthem to consciously practice the targeted skills.Pre-Summative Assessment QuestionnaireThe pre-summative assessment involved a self-reflection questionnaire utilizing a 5-point Likertscale, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. To avoid bias, for each skill -communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, and leadership - three questions wereprovided to prompt students to self-evaluate their proficiency in these skills prior to the pilotstudy. These questions are detailed in Table 1, offering a comprehensive view of the students'initial perceptions of their skills. Table 1: Students' self-perceived levels

Conference Session

Cybersecurity Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heena Rathore, Texas State University; Henry Griffith, San Antonio College

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

with numbers to find the hidden treasure. Additionally, an alternative encryption approachinvolved Secret Decoder Wheel created by INL, where letters were matched with symbols, allow-ing for encoding messages to describe the treasure locations in symbols for students to decode andfind.Similarly, in 14 was developed exclusively for grades third to eight where the students had to solveCaesar shift encryption algorithm. The author designed a worksheet and organized a scavengerhunt for an all-girls STEM-careers camp, catering to ages 6-12. They facilitated the completion ofthe worksheet collectively and split the participants into two age-based groups for the scavengerhunt. The author reflects that the activity effectively introduces children to

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, Robert Morris University; Ronald Saus, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

of RMU being involved. The mechanism was built based on the instructionsobtained from the Rebrickable’s website [12]. The team working on the mechanism calibratedand motorized the design (Figure 5). However, they did not include the two dials of the originaldesign (Callipic and Olympiad dial) in the set-up as seen in Figure 6 below showing its userinterface. Students who worked on the project had to study the mechanical design of the model,including the gear ratios and their astronomical representations. Figure 5. LEGO assemblies for the Antikythera mechanism replica [11] Figure 6. Dials of the Antikythera mechanism replica [12]Following reflections were given at the conclusion of the student’s thesis by the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Shokrolah Shirazi, Marian University; Hung-fu Chang

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning, enabling students to comprehend, reflect, and apply their learning toward solving new problems. Al- though critical thinking could be used toward solving challenging problems, it is sometimes considered as a similar concept of “challenging level” among students and instructors. This study aims to investigate this similarity issue by evaluating students’ opinions based on critical thinking, and challenging level of course as- signments in computer and software engineering courses. Students are asked to rank each assignment based on how much each assignment stimulated their critical think- ing, and how much it challenged them. Moreover, instructors provide their opinions about critical components of each course assignment for

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 27

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia; Daniel Bayah, University of Georgia; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University ; Scott R Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; Scott Thorne, Purdue University ; Wonki Lee, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

were also encouraged to conduct a class debriefingsession related to the questionnaire content as either an orientation or reflection, at the beginningor end of the course, respectively. Because it was conducted as a class activity, it was permittedthat all students would complete the items; however, student assent and parent consent wereneeded for student data to be included in our analysis.Student ParticipantsExamining the construct validity of the questionnaire was conducted in two stages, first for EFA,then for CFA. The data for each stage were drawn from consenting student responses to the itemsat 6 high schools in consecutive years. In the first year, nearly 500 students were enrolled in theclasses, but the number of fully consenting

Conference Session

ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Amin Amirlatifi, Mississippi State University; Shahram Rahimi; Subash Neupane, Mississippi State University; Sudip Mittal

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

is occurringabout how to best utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT. For example, a recent Chronicle article [2]outlined one student’s positive experiences in leveraging ChatGPT to get some specific advicetowards an assignment. This work touches on a newly developing field called “promptengineering.” The reader is referred to the article by Lo [3] to provide additional guidance to usersof AI tools, pointing to the CLEAR Framework acronym (Concise, Logical, Explicit, Adaptiveand Reflective). These concepts have also been discussed in several forums, including the chemicalengineering division of ASEE at the 2023 meeting [4], and provide a framework for our modeldevelopment.Development of a college-level / university-specific chatbot would be

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

strangest thing I learned is that the height of a population is not always tied to genetics. … Humans are a lot more similar than we give each other credit for and the barriers of race, genetics, or even politics are very thin. At the end of the day, everybody is just human [emphasis added].”What a powerful statement from a student growing in understanding of people, planet,prosperity, partnerships, and peace, or the 5 Ps.This example reflects an approach to people that is atypical for many students of engineeringwho often focus on the technical and economic aspects of engineering design and problemsolving. By engaging with aspects of public environmental health nursing, such as understandingpeople as individuals

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tazim Ahmed, The University of Texas at Arlington; Syed Mufid, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shuchisnigdha Deb, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mahmudur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

enhancingteamwork skills among STEM students, underscoring the importance of behavioral theory ineducational strategy development.IntroductionTeamwork in STEM education holds paramount significance as it mirrors the collaborativenature of modern professional workplaces. STEM field involves solving complex problems thatrequire multidisciplinary approaches with effective teamwork [1]. This necessity is reflected inthe curriculum of STEM education, which frequently incorporates project work and groupassignments to simulate real-world challenges. These educational strategies are not just aboutteaching technical skills; they are also about fostering an environment where students learn tocollaborate effectively, share ideas, negotiate solutions, and manage group

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

blendof curriculum modification, textbook selection, grading policy refinement, an interactiveimplementation structure, and a meticulously crafted week-by-week schedule. Thiscomprehensive approach ensures alignment with the overarching goal of equipping students witha complete understanding of automotive engineering principles, encompassing both traditionaland emerging technologies.The first step in reshaping the Automotive Engineering course involves a modification of thecourse description to reflect the expanded scope and objectives of the revamped curriculum. Thismodification is guided by the recognition that the automotive industry is undergoing a profoundtransformation with the emergence of EVs and AI integration into vehicle systems. As

Conference Session

Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, instructors, staff, and administratorscan observe data directly from the students, allowing them to make more informed decisionsabout the programs, courses, and curricula they offer within their departments.Methods This paper describes the results of a mixed methods explanatory design-based researchand development project involving the implementation of project interventions in authenticcontexts for iterative, real-world data collection and analysis. The initial survey was a modified version of the original MAE [2]. Modificationsincluded changing verbiage to reflect the course in which the SPECTRA students were involved.The original survey was meant to be taken in core curriculum classes for each participant'sdegree program. The new

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

imaginative context invoked by the comparison may influenceaudience response. Implied comparisons are powerful modes of representation andcommunication but notoriously imprecise, in part because what is evoked depends a great deal onthe knowledge and prior experience of the audience. Analogical reasoning puts us in a position tobe more deliberate in our choice of analogies and more creative with respect to the rhetoricalstrategies we use. As the next section explains, our choice of rhetorical strategy should reflect thekind of relationship we wish to establish with the intended audience.III. A New Metaphor for the Discourse on Diversity: FromOration to ConversationBoth classical rhetoric and modern social psychology suggest that conversation is a

Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the motors by selecting sensor values and their corresponding motorpositions in the training mode. Subsequently, the motor determines the position based on thesensor input using a nearest neighbor algorithm in the running mode.MethodsResearch Question: What makes teachers’ confidence in using and teaching ML emergingtechnology tools shift?Background: Several participants in this co-design workshop had taught in themachine-learning workshop in the summer of 2022 with upper elementary school students[22].Based on their feedback and reflections we learned that they were confused about the curriculaand activities design, and they didn’t have enough confidence to teach emerging technologieswithout professional training. They suggested we improve

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 25

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Asghar, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

understanding of how the design problem-solving behaviors ofundergraduate engineering participants differ based on their levels of spatial ability while, whysuch differences exist and how they might affect their learning outcomes is yet to be known. Futureresearch provide us some insight into it.ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThis work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF #2020785).Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 11REFERENCES 1. R. Gorska and S. Sorby, "Testing instruments for the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Markus Ensbacher, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann; Alexander Strutzenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

decision-making, and an appropriate division of labor in thedevelopment of the software.The resulting computer program with an intuitively designed user interface allows thesimulation of different scenarios due to a variety of adjustable parameters. The visual outputof the program reflects the different model assumptions and thus promotes the understandingof model building in general and of self-organization and swarm behavior in particular. Theprogram is freely available and can be downloaded from our institution’s home page.IntroductionSwarm behavior, often exemplified by the coordinated movement of birds or fish, has longcaptivated the fascination of scientists, engineers, and nature enthusiasts alike. The collectiveintelligence displayed by

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana D Morris, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Farzad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

backgrounds and their struggles are reflected in a higher rate ofD/F/W’s (18% in Fall 2021) than students entering at other calculus levels.Mastery grading was introduced in Calculus I in Fall 2022, largely to address disparities in thepreparation of the students, and to combat anxiety and lack of confidence. Key features ofmastery grading include breaking the course material into distinct learning outcomes. Studentsare allowed multiple attempts to demonstrate mastery in each learning outcome [1]. Thisapproach aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can achievemastery at their own pace and foster a growth mindset by emphasizing continual learning overgrades. Two sections were taught using the mastery grading approach, and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Deeksha Seth, Villanova University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

] synthesized a set of characteristics and teaching/learningpractices from the literature. First, constructivism assumes that we all have unique perspectives;thus, there are multiple perspectives and representations of different concepts or learning topics.Further, activities should encourage individuals to participate in learning processes of self-analysis and self-reflection. One of the best ways to facilitate this process is to foster learningenvironments that emphasize the “real world” through relevant and authentic practices. Littleton[35] highlights the relevance of Murphy’s principles within museum settings as an ideal place tofoster constructivist learning.Stemming from constructivist theory, active learning is a pedagogical approach that

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra McCall, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-audio.Guiding Theory: Identity and agency in figured worldsThe overarching framework guiding the A4I Project is Identity and Agency in Figured Worlds.Holland and colleagues [8] introduced this conceptual framework to elucidate the intricatedynamics between social systems and individuals. They define it as the realized capacity of anindividual to deliberately and reflectively engage in activities situated within "socially-produced,culturally-constructed" contexts (i.e., figured worlds, [8], p. 40-41). In this project, we use thisframework to conceptualize engineering education as figured world in addition to others, such asrace and gender, that overlap and influence students’ experiences in their engineering programs.As students iteratively interact

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zechun Cao, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; German Zavala Villafuerte; Ali Jalooli; Renu Balyan; Sanaz Rahimi Moosavi; Francisco Iacobelli, Northeastern Illinois University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

by Chinese-American,Anglo-Indian, or Latino writers [15]. Code-switching can take on various forms, but in this paper,we define it as the use of both Spanish and English in bilingual communication. This showcasesthe intricate linguistic dance that bilingual speakers engage in, which reflects a blend of linguis-tic choice and cultural narrative. This phenomenon is especially prominent in communities whereboth languages are woven into the social and cultural fabric, allowing individuals to fluidly navigatetheir bilingual identities [16], [17]. Beyond simple language mixing, code-switching incorporatesa sophisticated amalgamation of grammatical structures, cultural cues, and contextual relevance,highlighting the cognitive dexterity of bilingual

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Kristin M. Everett, Everett Evaluation; Alycia J. Sterenberg Mahon, Everett Evaluation

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

interactions. Again, this section reflects the NSF emphasis on working cohesively acrossdifferent institutions, disciplines, and areas of expertise to solve large, complex problems.Section 3. Culture of Inclusion Items: Respondents are presented with 11 items, based on theliterature, that measure feelings of inclusion within a group. When we present the visual forcommunicating about the survey below, we will discuss the evidence in support of using it. In the2022 survey, these items were presented to each respondent randomly. The reason for this was todetermine if these 11 items still fell into two factors as they did in 2021, even when not presentedtogether as sets of items.Section 4: Recruiting and Mentoring Activities: In previous iterations of the

Conference Session

Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

include foundational sustainability principles, corporateenvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, decarbonization, sustainability inmaterials, life cycle assessment (LCA), renewable energy, and sustainable engineering designprinciples. In addition, students participate in three lab components—two experiments and onedemonstration—exploring alternative energy sources including the production of H2 fuel, solarpower, and polymer pyrolysis to fuel oil. Student learning is assessed through reflection papers atthe end of each unit, two lab reports, and a group project at the end of the semester. A newcourse in LCA will be taught in the department in Spring 2024 to supplement the sustainabilitycurriculum.The Introduction to Sustainable

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

significantly increased duringthe semester for the group of students exposed to the design sprint early on. Students whocompleted the design sprint later in the semester reported an increase in engineering identitymetrics, but it was not statistically significant. Interestingly, survey results indicate both thedesign sprint and an environmental engineering water filter challenge provided students anopportunity to reflect on the EM. Findings support other work that shows an increase inengineering identity in first-year engineering experiences. Future work will examine howengineering identity and EM differ across demographics and students’ selected majors.ResourcesA “Card” – i.e., an information repository – has been created for this paper on the

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakia Sultana, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas, El Paso; Christopher Colaw, Lockheed Martin; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

efficiency [9]. Integrating Lean SixSigma further bolsters comprehensive process optimization, reflecting the ongoing evolution ofquality engineering practices [10].The dynamic nature of today's industrial operations demands a workforce that is theoreticallyknowledgeable and practically proficient in applying quality engineering principles [11]. Withthe increasing complexity of manufacturing processes and the integration of new technologies,effectively utilizing quality tools has become crucial for ensuring efficiency, reducing waste, andmaintaining competitive advantage [12]. Moreover, integrating quality engineering principles iscritical to achieving operational excellence and customer satisfaction [13].In response to this need, the significance

Conference Session

Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University; Sepehr Vakil, Northwestern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

increasingly directinfluence on higher education [8], [9]. Further, the specific institutional relations formedbetween AMUT and MIT reflect the friendly relations between the U.S. and Iran in the 1970s,and routine educational and cultural interactions between the nations in that era [11]. Mutualnational interests and reciprocity were built into the fabric of U.S.-Iran relations. For the U.S.,the Shah was the most significant strategic ally in the Middle East, truly an unimaginable featureof U.S. policymaking in the current geopolitical context. Further, as early as the 1950s, the Shahhad actively recruited those he deemed the most talented of Iranian students to attend Westerninstitutions for graduate education and return with advanced skills to lead

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 27

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehri E. Mobaraki-Omoumi, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, The University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

cingulate cortex regions of the brain, has been linkedto inhibition control [26-27]. A section of the literature highlights the N400, a prominent negativecomponent peaking around 400 milliseconds, as pertinent to interference control in Stroop tasks[28-29]. The N400 reflects the higher cognitive demand involved in managing the interferencebetween conflicting sources of information, such as ink color and word name in incongruentconditions. Additionally, alongside the N200 and N400, studies have reported a late negativity infrontal regions or a late positivity in centro-parietal regions, typically occurring around 600milliseconds [29-30]. These late components are indicative of processes like executiveengagement, conflict resolution, response

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University; Jason Morphew, Purdue University; Michele W. McColgan, Siena College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

the 2D plane. MARVLS provides opportunities for students to reflect on interactions with the physicalcube and digital model by allowing students to rotate digital model by rotating the cube. Thisallows students to manipulate aspects of the digital models by modifying current flow, shape ofcomponents, and orientation of the system to explore complex interactions between objects andfields. Activities then scaffold students to map these interactions to formalisms, such as Lorentzforces, Gauss’s Law, and Ampere’s Law, as well as abstractions, such as mathematical equationslike Maxwell’s equations. By connecting equations and formalisms to a variety of actionsgrounded in conceptual metaphors and intuitive understanding, MARVLS facilitates

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge Dorribo Camba; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

frameworks to foster environments of intrinsic knowledgedevelopment [8, 9]. Kolb’s learning model [10], for example, defines a cyclic four-stage model(concrete experience or “feeling”, reflective observation or “watching”, abstractconceptualization or “thinking”, and active experimentation or “doing”) which considers“learning” as a continuum, rather than discrete pockets of time, and generates intrinsicmotivation in learners. Similarly, authors Poitras & Poitras [11] stated the importance ofapprentice style education for engineering, an approach that leverages active participation,hands-on exercises, and active experimentation, and use technology to enhance learningoutcomes and facilitate the understanding of industry workflows and the

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

group due to the low materials cost of the activity. This meant building eight kits perclassroom set. The team at Southern Illinois University chose a group size of 5 middle or highschool students per group due to the larger physical dimensions of their activity, which meantthat 4 kits were constructed per classroom set with an expected enrollment of approximately 20students per class. The size of the classroom set also reflected the need for the kits to be portable.Both sets of kits were sized to fit neatly into one or two large plastic totes. Each team created two classroom sets of equipment necessary to perform the labs. In lateApril, three weeks before the end of the semester, the full group held a second in-personmeeting. At this

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland; Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Audrey Dewey

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

their curriculum development project also revealed their increasedawareness of their own understanding of the material and the challenges for curriculum design.Based on the feedback provided by the first cohort of students to receive this project, the nextoffering of the project will have students present a rough draft of their curriculum in class atmidterm to receive feedback from their peers. Each student will then also participate in amidterm interview with the instructor to discuss how to incorporate that feedback in their finaldeliverable. The authors hope these changes will help students make further progress on theircurriculum design, but also provide the students additional opportunities to reflect on and learnfrom the curriculum

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Technology, the careeris Engineering” trademarked by the American Society for Engineering Education reflected thetypical experience of ET graduates. However, despite these and other efforts to assert that ETis a separate but equal, less mathematically rigorous, more practical pathway to a traditionalengineering career, this messaging is often inconsistent with the reality of opportunities andadvancement in college and after graduation. Many employers do not hire ET graduates forengineering positions for a variety of reasons, including a lack of familiarity with the preparation 1and qualifications of ET graduates, and the tendency for many employers to still associate ETwith a two-year