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Learning through Instrumentation: Experiences and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

. Projects contain engineeringrequirements, schematics, software code, and results. Then, an example of a student project utilizingdata acquisition and Wi-Fi is provided.IntroductionData acquisition (DAQ) involves sampling signals utilizing sensors that measure electricalparameters, processing these signals into real-world values, and displaying the information. Thissystem is typically implemented with a USB DAQ device (e.g., myDAQ, etc.) connected to aPC, and software employed with graphical or text-based programming (e.g., LabVIEW, Matlab,etc.).A variety of courses encompassing both electrical and computer disciplines involve dataacquisition. One such course is Measurements and Instrumentation [1]. This reference describes ajunior-level course

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DSA Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolas Leger, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephanie Jill Lunn, Florida International University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

computer science or computer engineering-specific formal education or degrees. Toassess varying perspectives, we conducted a study utilizing Reddit posts. Reddit is a platformwhere many engineering students and practitioners may talk openly about different topics. Wecollected data using web scraping and analyzed it using a couple of Natural Language Processing(NLP) techniques, including Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA). Using the top keywords, wethen took a manual approach, using whole posts for context to perform thematic analysis toderive the topics. Our findings suggest that non-computing engineers are generally positive aboutdata science and its potential applications. They see it as especially important for 1) CareerProspects and

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najme Kishani, University of Toronto; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, University of Toronto Prof. Aimy Bazylak is the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Clean Energy and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the U of T. In 2011, she was awarded the I.W. Smith Award from the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, and she received the Ontario Early Researcher Award in 2012. From 2015-2018, she served as the Director of the U of T Institute for Sustainable Energy. In 2015 she was named an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow (Germany), and in 2019 she was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. In 2020 she was awarded the U of T McLean Award and was elected to the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Emily Westerman; Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Autumn Smith-Herron, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Challenges in the Southern United StatesCyst Nematodes are a major parasitic pest present on a variety of different crops throughout theworld [1]. These pests feed on plant roots, weakening the host plant. As the female nematodesmature, their bodies swell to become round or lemon-shaped with the rear protruding outside theroot. After the female nematodes die, their bodies harden forming a cyst, change color, andbecome visible on a macroscopic level [2]. The current methods of surveying fields for cystnematode infestation require uprooting agricultural crops to examine the root system and/or signsof crop contagion which can result in the termination of uninfected plants [3].The objective of this multidisciplinary senior design project is to assist in

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ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Maya Sri Miriyala, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hanwen Liang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megha Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kaitlyn Tuvilleja, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

ideas for improvement. Several ideas wereinvestigated further for feasibility. In the second phase of the project, a few of these ideas wereimplemented in the course and feedback was solicited from current students. This paper willdiscuss the brainstorming process and outcomes, changes made to the course and space, as wellas some preliminary feedback.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access in Undergraduate Laboratory CoursesDiversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access (DEIBA) is an initiative that emphasizes thesignificance of constructing environments where individuals feel welcomed, respected, andpresented with equal opportunities to succeed [1]. Lab environments have often lacked DEIBA,resulting in potential or inadvertent

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

environments, and public health, who are as well versed in professional skills as theyare in technical skills is the challenge we face as engineering educators. All of this led the UNLCEE department to redesign its civil engineering curriculum. This paper describes the goals forthe new curriculum and how it was designed to meet these goals.Previous curriculumThe previous curriculum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that is now being replaced by thenew curriculum starting Fall 2022 had served Nebraska students well for over 30 years. This oldcurriculum is shown in Table 1.Table 1: Previous civil engineering curriculum Semester General General

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Engineering Engagement Activities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

thenpresented their ongoing effort to provide I4.0-related activities to high school students.The authors discussed the successes and challenges in developing the activities. Theauthors provided a description of the future development of the project.Literature ReviewCurrent Pre-K students is an integral part of the society, who will be entering theworkforce in the next two decades must be ready for the challenges of I4.0. Theeducation needs to be transformed to facilitate student adaptation to I4.0 [1, 2]. Thecompetitive environment of the current world economy and specifically the economicaladvances of the Global South. require a mutual effort from the country’s educators,education researchers, and policymakers to bring I4.0 transformation to

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Edward Chaback, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Student Division (STDT)

enrolled full-time in engineeringprograms in higher education in the United States [1]. Yet the American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE) found that engineering has a dropout rate of 40-50% [2]. ASEE also foundthat most engineering students do not complete the degree within the expected four years, withmany needing closer to six years [2]. Poor advising, substandard teaching, difficulty of thecurriculum, and lack of a sense of belonging in engineering are all significant contributingfactors to the high dropout rate [3]. While understanding some of these reasons why students donot stay in engineering programs is important, an approach that focuses on barriers to success isfundamentally different from one that focuses on engineering students

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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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Hye Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

participant instructors for Spring 2023 data collection [i.e., one expertinstructor (as the same for Fall 2022) and three novice instructors]. Four instructors have variousbackground in content area expertise and teaching experience for the Art of Telling Your Storyclass. We also recruited students taking the Art of Telling Your Story class during Fall 2022 andSpring 2023. See Table 1 for participant information.Study Design Informed by Lofland’s (1971) guidance on ethnographic research, our study wasdesigned to collect data from multiple participants, utilizing various sources of data, within anaturally occurring setting. Instead of implementing purposive manipulation of study variablesor examining the effects of experimental manipulation

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Gregg, Penn State University; Daniel Cortes; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Laura L. Pauley P.E., Penn State University; Minkyung Lee, Penn State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

synthesize knowledge acquired inearlier courses (statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials) and apply it to design functional machinesand devices [1]. The ability to design machines is a fundamental skill applicable across variousengineering domains, making it a crucial aspect of the curriculum.Machine design is an iterative decision-making process, demanding students to select and assemblemachine elements to create devices that fulfill specific tasks [2]. It encompasses not only applied science pg. 1and engineering but also an art where aesthetic sense plays a significant role [3]. Designing a suitablemechanism requires considerable

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

fostering inclusivity andproviding pathways for marginalized individuals to pursue engineering by familiarizing studentswith engineering careers [1]. Increasing the participation rate of diverse and marginalizeddemographics in engineering continues to be a critical aspect of meeting the increasing shortfallof engineers in the United States, as seen in Figure 1. Effective partnerships between researchuniversities and institutions with large populations of students from underrepresentedbackgrounds plays an important role in addressing this shortfall [2]. Increasing participation is akey part of maintaining the overall participation rate in engineering, and essential to fuelinginnovation in the United States [3], [4], [5], [6]. The shortfall is set to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University; Kristin Lesseig

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering students. The course contains active learning and project-based learningcomponents. Specifically, a smart flower pot device was integrated into the lectures of the courseas an active learning platform. In addition, the course incorporates team projects involving designof smart products. The agile method, often used in software development companies, isintroduced to the mechanical engineering students to manage their project development process.The paper concludes with assessment details from the first offering of the new course.1 IntroductionToday, there are many consumer smart products in our lives such as smart door locks, bike locks,smart kitchen appliances, irrigation controllers, smart thermostats (e.g. Nest), and Amazon Echo,just

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

years.Program goals include: (1) Use the scholarships and programs to improve scholars’ academicperformance in engineering foundational courses; (2) Develop a resiliency program to increaseCollege of Engineering (CoE) student retention by building upon a sense of community createdthrough existing peer-based programs (Geisinger & Raman, 2013; Ikuma et al., 2019); and (3)Increase employers’ recognition of low SES students’ strengths and valuations of their employablecompetencies through a paid internship program.The general objectives were established including; (1) New pathway to success. Scholars areprovided a pathway to complete an engineering degree including direct education and interventionapproaches for their engineering academic career

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu, The Johns Hopkins University; Elisa Riedo, New York University; Shelley L Anna, Carnegie Mellon University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai, New York University; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Jelena Kovacevic, New York University; Stacey J Marks, The Johns Hopkins University; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Yao Wang; Nelson O. O. Zounlomè, Carnegie Mellon University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable Change Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering Faculty 1. Abstract Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York Universitycreated the Project ELEVATE Alliance (AGEP Grant – Division of Equity for Excellence inSTEM in the Directorate for STEM Education) to develop a model promoting the equitableadvancement of early career tenure

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Lynn Butler-Morton, Rowan University; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Eduardo Rodriguez Mejia M.Sc, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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Departments at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reimagining Civil Engineering Graduate Programs: A Research- to-Practice Approach for Shaping Future Transportation EngineersProject OverviewThe existing curriculum and models for civil engineering graduate programs assume thatgraduating students will primarily pursue career opportunities in research or academia, but recentdata suggests that there will be insufficient positions to meet the number of graduates. The NSFNational Science Board reported that the number of civil engineering Ph.D. graduates increased33% from 2007 to 2017 [1]. However, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) predicts only a9

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

should be taught when viewing through the lensof teaching CS to high school students in the year 2030 and what content should be prioritized.Our analysis sought to delineate and synthesize their sentiments. Six major priorities emergedfrom our analysis: societal impacts and ethical issues, algorithmic thinking, data and analysis,inclusive computing culture, AI, and career knowledge. The significance of our findings is thatthey present a broad overview of what a variety of relevant parties consider to be the mostimportant CS content for high school students; this information is important for educators,administrators, and those who develop curriculum, standards, and/or teaching tools.1 Introduction and BackgroundThe field of computer science (CS

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lazlo Stepback, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Paul A. Leidig P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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to enter and succeed intoday’s world, many leaders are turning to active learning and in particular to more experientiallearning [1]. Integrating experiences into the curriculum that have been traditionally outsidepresents many opportunities and challenges. Community engaged learning is a type ofexperiential learning that adds benefits of engaging students with underserved communitieslocally or globally. Within engineering, the engagement is typically through design projects [2].Community-engaged design experiences place students and universities or colleges inpartnerships with organizations that address needs of underserved people. These partners may bein the local community, within their region, or international. Together, they identify

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; R. Jamaal Downey

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

faculty development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reframing Racial Equity Year 2: Examining Scripts of WhitenessOverviewThis EHR Racial Equity project, sponsored by National Science Foundation’s Directorate forSTEM Education (EDU)/ Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), aims to shift the wayfaculty understand racial equity in engineering education. Rather than treating“underrepresentation” as a problem that needs to be solved (representation is not the same aspower, after all), the literature illustrates that the culture of engineering creates an inhospitableenvironment for students and faculty of color [1], [2], [3]. The invisible and normalized nature ofWhiteness has led to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

disciplines, supportnetworksIntroduction In principle, the policies of the United States federal and various state governments havealways supported educating the population through a meritocracy [1], [2]. Upward mobility in USculture is held-out as a promise to all citizens, but the practical barriers for low socio-economicstatus (SES) students are significant [3], [4]. Status as a first generation to college or a racial orethnic minority compounds the difficulties faced by these low SES students [5], [6]. None-the-less,a significant enough number of these unlikely students manage to succeed in attaining collegiateSTEM degrees that as a group, they have been christened “Rising Scholars” [7], [8]. In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

from UT Austin (2021). Her research interests center around the experiences of marginalized students in U.S. higher education institutions, with a focus on those who are marginalized by race and/or gender. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Responsive Support Structures for Marginalized Students in Engineering: Insights from Year 4IntroductionThe typical undergraduate engineering learning environment in the U.S. is made up ofpredominantly white male students [1]. Students who do not fit into those categories are usuallyoutnumbered in engineering. This numerical underrepresentation, coupled with an oppressiveculture means that some students face additional obstacles

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Rifatul Himel, Utah State University; Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Students’ perceptions may be instrumental in influencingstudents’ interest in EED research in the future and in pursuing advanced degrees and careersin teaching and engineering education research.2. The StudyThis study was conducted during the first three years of our REU-Site Program (i.e.,Summers 2021, 2022 and 2023) at one public university in the western part of the UnitedStates. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the REU Summer 2021 (i.e., Phases 1 and 2, seedetails in the contexts section below) was conducted completely online through virtualmeetings, discussions, collaborations, and reporting with their research mentors and fellowparticipating students. For some of the research projects during this first year, some studentswere required to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Jacqueline O'Connor, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

represents a majoremployer in the United States. The gas turbine industry also has an enormous opportunity for future growthin both aviation and power generation applications [1], where there is a strong push towards reducing thecarbon footprint. To reduce CO2 in aviation, there is an emphasis on hybrid-electric aircraft, which requiresgas turbines to produce power much differently than conventional propulsion for flight. In the case of powergeneration, the onset of renewable energy sources is rapidly expanding; however, gas turbines are stillrequired to provide electricity during peak hours and when renewable sources are not available. While gasturbines have been in existence for numerous years, there is still much research to be done

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Stepanova, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Juan Carlos Laya, Texas A&M University; Carlos Andres Alvarez Zarikian, Texas A&M University; Nancy Elizabeth Martinez, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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2017-2019 (pre-Covid) time, 32% ofnon-Hispanic students in the course had A as a final grade, while only 20% of Hispanics did.However, during the Covid years 2020-2022, when the instructor added remote and onlineactivities, the gap between Hispanics and other ethnicities decreased, with 28% of Hispanicsearning A grades, while the percentage stayed the same for non-Hispanic students. Previousstudies has contradictory and mixed results on the effectiveness of online and remote educationfor HSI students, and researchers agree that more studies are needed to elucidate the differentperformance patterns among HSIs [1].Study GoalsThe main research goal of this project is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness ofSedimentSketch application and to

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, mostly due totheir lack of experience with curriculum design [1-2]. Students, however, are valuablestakeholders of curriculum design that can make valuable contributions given the opportunity [2-6]. Such an opportunity was provided to a group of five students enrolled in a 6-week summerterm offering of MoM. Most of these students had taken statics for the first time immediatelybefore in a preceding 6-week summer term. As part of the assessment for the MoM course, thestudents were given a project asking them to develop a learning activity or tool for a staticsconcept. The MoM students were interviewed by the instructor, who is also the lead author, atthe beginning and end of the 6-week term with the goal of exploring the students’ experiencewith

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracie Ferreira, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

of her students and industry constituents.Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACCELERATE ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP AND IDENTITY IN GRADUATE STUDENTS (ACCEL)IntroductionThis paper presents the outcomes of the inaugural year of the Accelerated EngineeringLeadership (AccEL) program. The inception of the AccEL program responds to projections bythe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicating a nearly 17% growth in employment formaster’s-level occupations from 2016 to 2026, marking the highest growth rate across alleducation levels [1]. Among the disciplines experiencing the most significant growth in master’sdegree

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Eric Jankowski, Boise State University; Sara Hagenah; Anne Hamby, Boise State University; Brooke Ward, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

open-source curricular materials focused on teachingstorytelling skills to engineering students. Each iteration of the intervention spans a semester,and involves personal narrative development supported by producers from The Story Collider.Our research is guided by the following three research questions:(1) What are the thematic andstructural characteristics of personal narratives written by students about their experiences inengineering education?; (2) How does students’ development and performance of a personalnarrative about their experiences in engineering education relate to their professionalengineering identity, sense of belonging in the major, and downstream persistence?; (3) How dothe thematic and structural characteristics of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Tanvir Hossain, The University of Kansas; Swarup Bhunia; Pavlo Antonenko

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Artificial Intelligence (AI) [1], expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) [2],enhancing cybersecurity [3], and prioritizing sustainability [4]. These developments haveprofound implications for various industries and the capabilities of electronic devices. Hardwareengineers play a crucial role in driving these advancements, as they are responsible for designingthe physical components and systems at the core of these technologies [5]. However, there is anotable shortage of hardware engineers entering the job market due to a tendency among manyfirst-year computer science and computer and electrical engineering students to gravitate towardssoftware-related career paths, often because of limited exposure to hardware-related topics [6].To address this

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

discuss the SSP in detail by outlining the many activities implemented andhighlighting lessons learned as the project moves into the second year of implementation.Preliminary data will be used to assess outcomes pertaining to retention and academicperformance. Initial results indicate a positive impact on the student population participating inthe project.BackgroundThe NSF-funded S-STEM program is designed to provide low–income academically talentedstudents with financial and academic support through scholarships and activities that promotetheir retention to graduation [1]. S-STEM programs differ from institution to institution.However, there are key elements like academic support, community engagement, and careerreadiness that are included in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weihang Zhu, University of Houston; ROBERTO G DIMALIWAT; Peter Weber, University of Houston; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder; Christy Miller, University of Houston

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completing the submission: too busy / no time, too muchtrouble, cannot find a good topic, very long review cycle, miscommunication (never got emails),no clue on how to revise when the first submission was declined, etc. A teacher needs to behighly self-regulated and persistent to complete this submission process. As such, a set ofinterventions was taken to improve the submission success rate starting from 2022. The actionsinclude: 1) coordinate with TeachEngineering.org about shortening the review cycle time; 2)improve communications (make sure emails are not blocked by local school districts or go into aspam folder); 3) invite the TeachEngineering director to give an introductory talk to teachers atthe beginning of the RET summer program; 4

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Kovanen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paul Prior; John R Gallagher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Celia Mathews Elliott, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; S. Lance Cooper, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Julie L Zilles, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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difficult to implement. Overall, our analysis suggests that this programeffectively promotes pedagogical change and innovation around writing in STEM classes.IntroductionThe ability of engineers and scientists to communicate effectively and persuasively is a criticalcompetency that has been emphasized by the National Academies and included in accreditationstandards [1]–[3], yet remains challenging to develop [4]. Our local needs analysis confirmedwidespread recognition of this need across our engineering college [5], [6]. Reave’s 2004 report[4] documents two common approaches (requiring a technical communication course orintegrating communication instruction into engineering course(s) by incorporating a co-instructorwith expertise in communication