Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkata Alekhya Kusam, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Larnell Moore, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Summit Shrestha, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Zheng Song, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jin Lu, University of Georgia; Qiang Zhu, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #41083Generative-AI Assisted Feedback Provisioning for Project-Based Learning inCS CoursesVenkata Alekhya Kusam, University of Michigan, Dearborn Venkata Alekhya Kusam is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has always been fascinated by the transformative power of technology. Her research interests lie in generative AI, large language models, and natural language processing (NLP).Larnell Moore, University of Michigan, Dearborn Larnell Moore is an undergraduate student in his final year pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, University of Melbourne

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Education, 2024 GIFTS: Templating circuit sub-systems to improve outcomes in a first-year circuit design projectBrian Krongold, University of MelbourneGavin Buskes, University of Melbourne GIFTS: Templating circuit sub-systems to improve outcomes in a first-year circuit design projectIntroduction and Learning ObjectivesThis GIFTS paper describes a circuit sub-system templating approach to improve outcomes in a1st-year multidisciplinary project-based course at the University of Melbourne. Our students haveno declared major during their first year and are often seeking experiences to guide their pathwayforward. The course, ENGR10006 Engineering Modelling and Design (EMD), is not required butis

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara; Satish Kumar, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ayush Pandey, University of California, Merced

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #44419Scaffolding AI Research Projects Increases Self-efficacy of High School Studentsin Learning Neural Networks (Fundamental)S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara Shailja is an incoming post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University. She completed her Ph.D. in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department with interdisciplinary emphasis on College and University teaching at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2024. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Electrical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2016. Shailja has been

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Drake, Saint Louis University; Srikanth Gururajan, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Controls and believes that student aerospace design competitions are ideal avenues for students to express their creativity while complementing the knowledge gained in the classroom with hands-on experience as well as promoting greater collaboration and learning across disciplines. Dr. Gururajan’s research interests are interdisciplinary and in the fields of fault tolerant flight control, real time systems, experimental flight testing using small UAS, and the design/development of natural language interaction with drones. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-In-Progress: Student Rocketry – Out of Class Learning Experiences from a Year-Long Capstone Project at

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Gabriel Monesi Souza

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #43637Teacher’s Perceptions of the Fertility in Implementing Project-based Learningin Engineering CoursesDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), master in Science (1989) and phd at Education (1998) all of them from Universidade de S˜ao Paulo. Professor of Physics at Mau´a Institute of Technology, since 1994 and President of Teacher’s Academy of the same Instituttion.Gabriel Monesi Souza ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teacher’s perceptions of the fertility in implementing Project Based Learning in

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Shuvam Saha, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, University of Maine

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #42959Implementation of a Hands-On Aerospace Design Project During the COVIDPandemicProf. Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University Rani W. Sullivan is Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU) and the holder of the Bill & Carolyn Cobb Endowed Chair. She has teaching and research interests in the area of solid mechanics, aircraft materials and structures, and engineering education. Her research spans structural health monitoring, composite manufacturing, and mechanical and non-destructive testing of polymer matrix composites and large-scale structures for aerospace

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Gloria M. Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University; Olugbenro Ogunrinde, Tarleton State University; Tyler Rider, Tarleton State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #41939Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Approach in an Upper LevelCourse in Engineering TechnologyDr. Billy Gray, Tarleton State University Billy Gray is an Associate Professor at Tarleton State University in the Department of Engineering Technology. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, a MS in Systems and Engineering Management from Texas Tech University, and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Tarleton State University.Dr. Gloria M. Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University Dr. Fragoso-Diaz is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Outreach

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele J. Grimm, State University of New York at Albany; Roza Vaez Ghaemi, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Elizabeth Mays, University of Michigan

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #43065IDEAL Creative Biomechanics Project and the Impact on Students’ Engagement(Phase III)Dr. Michele J. Grimm, State University of New York at Albany Michele J. Grimm, PhD, became Dean of the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at the University at Albany (SUNY) in August 2022. She previously held an endowed professorship in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University (2019-2022), was a program director at the National Science Foundation (2016-2019), and spent 25 years on the faculty of Wayne State University (1994-2019). While at Wayne State, she established the Department of Biomedical

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radana Dvorak; John L. Whiteman, Saint Martin's University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

between the DoD, Microsoft, and Universities. Radana is currently an associate professor and a Chair of the CS Dept. at Saint Martin’s University.Mr. John L. Whiteman, Saint Martin’s University John L. Whiteman is a Senior Security Engineer for Lam Research in Oregon and a part-time adjunct cybersecurity instructor at Saint Martin’s University. John received a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Tech University. John holds multiple security certifications, including CISSP and CCSP. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Cybersecurity in BSCS & BSIT Senior Design Capstone Projects: A Case Study John Whiteman

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giselle S. Veach, University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #41895Interdiscipinary Project (ME/EE) for Students in Shop to Increase Conductivityof Aluminum StockGiselle S. Veach, University of IdahoDr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, electric ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Review and Proposal for Increasing Conductivity of Aluminum

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yljing Stehle, Union College

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Materials Division (MATS)

Paper ID #41147Integrity independent lab into project: A modification made to the materialsscience Lab curriculumDr. Yljing Stehle, Union College Yijing Y. Stehle received her Ph.D. in 2010 from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Miami. After completing doctoral studies, she did one year of postdoctoral research at the University of Florida. From 2012 to 2014, she joined Bluestone Global Tech in Poughkeepsie, NY as a senior research scientist. She worked as postdoctoral associate at Oak Ridge National Lab from 2014 to 2017 on 2D materials and devices. From 2017-2019, she worked as an assistant

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Liliana Martinez, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

received his B.S. (2016), M.Eng. (2017), and Ph.D. (2020) in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Louisville. His resLiliana Martinez, University of Louisville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving Student Perceptions of Teamwork by Scaffolding the Team Project in a First-Year Engineering CourseAbstractThis Complete Evidence-based Practice paper sought to determine whether scaffoldingteamwork in a first-year engineering course project improved student perceptions of teamwork.To address problems of ineffective collaboration and unbalanced distribution of work in teams,the 4-week project was revised to include an individual assignment and structured in

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marin Jayne Fisher Hale, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #41648Improving Peer Feedback in Project-Based Learning Contexts: An Investigationinto a First-Year Engineering InterventionMs. Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Katie Drinkwater is a first-year PhD student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University. Her research interests include engineering extracurriculars, PBL, design in informal learning environments, makerspaces, and women in engineering.Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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

Paper ID #42934Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationDr. Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University Assistant Professor in Physics and Engineering Department of Muskingum University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationAbstractEngineering Statics, a foundational course for most engineering students, is typically undertakenearly in their academic careers. Integrating hands-on experiments, such as the classic bridgeexperiment, is essential not only for a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huan Gu, University of New Haven

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

study was to introduce a group of diverse students (ChemicalEngineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Generals Engineering students) toproblem-solving (PS) and foster entrepreneurial mindsets (EMs) through a 4-week project. This4-week project was to design a snowmaking system for a local ski resort. Our hypothesis was thatusing a real-world project can promote students’ curiosity in problem-solving, help students makeconnections between the knowledge they learned in classroom and the problem, and encouragestudents to apply this knowledge to create values for our communities, which are the 3Cs of EMs.To test this hypothesis, we organized a field trip and used teaching techniques such as Jigsaw inaddition to traditional lecturing

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Paper ID #43463Methodology to implement project-based learning (PBL) within the contextof Operations Management.Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of

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Accountability and Stewardship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University; Chrystal S Johnson; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Chrystal S JohnsonSiddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project DECIDE: A K12 Civics and Engineering Education Curricular Partnership (Works in Progress)IntroductionMany have expressed concern about ethics and civic-mindedness of engineers and theirreflection on their responsibility and public impact of their work[1]. Universities hope tograduate ethical engineers, but may not have intentionality about the education towards civicresponsibility. Lin and Hess[2] argued that civic responsibility requires special attention inengineering education. Hess and Zola[3] found that few youth

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #43393Project-Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students AboutRenewable and Conventional Energy SystemsDr. Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver Dr. Roney is currently a Teaching Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Dr. Roney joined the University of Denver (DU) in Autumn 2014. Prior to joining DU, Dr. Roney held both industry and academic positions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project Based and Active Collaborative Learning to Teach Students About Renewable and Conventional Energy SystemsProject Based Learning (PBL) and Active

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Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

and develop the capabilities required in the professional practice of engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaborations to Integrate Process Safety in an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoryINTRODUCTIONProcess safety education is a key aspect of a chemical engineer’s training that focuses onidentifying hazards, managing risks, and preventing accidents [1]–[3]. The practice of laboratoryand process safety in engineering courses offers multiple educational benefits and opportunitiesto help the professional development of students[2], [4], [5]: (1) it introduces students to theapplication of their chemical engineering knowledge to

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 2: Enhancing Learning through Hands-On Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew S Ballard, Utah Valley University; Taten McConahay, Utah Valley University; Brett Swain, Utah Valley University; Sarah Dayley, Utah Valley University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

is an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Utah Valley University.Brett Swain, Utah Valley University Brett Swain is an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Utah Valley University.Sarah Dayley, Utah Valley University Sarah Dayley is an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Utah Valley University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-based learning via creation and testing of a silicone venous valve modelAbstractProject-based learning is an important tool in undergraduate engineering education, providingopportunities for students to deepen their understanding

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Fayed, Southeastern Louisiana University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Preliminary Investigation of Dimensional Accuracy of 3D Printed PLA – A Project-Based Learning Experience (WIP)1. AbstractIn the past decade, 3D printing has improved significantly and the use of 3D printed parts hasextended to more precise industrial and scientific applications including space and medicalapplications. In subtractive Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, such as milling andElectro Discharge Machining (EDM), some tool offsets, applied through the G-code, are usedduring machining to compensate for the tool dimensions and to ensure the dimensions of the finalmachined product match the original

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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

Saeedeh Ziaeefard, The Ohio State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #42098An Uncharted Territory: Removing Dependency on Grading Rubric in SeniorDesign ProjectsDr. Saeedeh Ziaeefard, The Ohio State University Saeedeh Ziaeefard is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the Ohio State University. She is the senior capstone program director at the ECE department. Her expertise is in autonomous vehicles, system control, and sensors. She promotes the collaboration between the industry and academia in her capstone projects and hopes to bridge the gap. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University ; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University ; Elsje Pienaar, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

University of Nigeria, Nigeria and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Currently, His research focus is in the field of Computing and Engineering Education where he is involved with investigating team-based computational projects using qualitative, quantitative, and artificial intelligence-based tools. He is also involved with developing and redesigning a Team-Based transdisciplinary graduate course under the Purdue University EMBRIO Innovation Hub Grant project, where He has contributed by applying computational fluid dynamics methods in the development of partial differential equation (PDE) models to implement cell cytokinesis. His ongoing Ph.D. research broadly investigates teamwork interactions and

Conference Session

Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Alvarez Pino, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Andrew J. Sullivan, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mona N Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #44281[Traditional Research Paper] Engaging Students in Hands-On Experiencesthrough Neighborhood Revitalization ProjectsMiss Paula Alvarez Pino, University of Alabama, Birmingham Paula Alvarez Pino is the Associate Director of the Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center at University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Paula is in charge of monitoring the progress of research, outreach and training activities in the center, as well as to set short and long-term goals to ensure the continuous progress of the SSCRC. Paula collaborates with the City of Birmingham as liaison in several projects related to the built

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Marty Kump, Kansas State University; Ian August

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Paper ID #42451Boosting Achieved-Learning Outcomes with Maritime-Specific Projects in aMachine Learning CourseDr. Paul Marty Kump, Kansas State UniversityIan August ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 BOOSTING ACHIEVED LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH MARITIME-SPECIFIC PROJECTS IN A MACHINE LEARNING COURSE0: AbstractIn 2022, we developed a maritime-specific course in machine learning (ML) for undergraduatemaritime engineering and naval architecture students in an effort to boost low levels of achievedstudent outcomes as articulated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

sustainability efforts within her campus, she is also actively involved in Outreach programs regarding service and mentorship in the community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Creating Recycled Products to Incorporate Sustainability Projects in the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoriesBackground and MotivationThe core purpose of the University of Texas at Austin is to transform lives for the benefit ofsociety [1]. This purpose entails a commitment to the continuous advancement of ourcommunities through research and innovation. Our research motivation stems from this purpose.We believe this commitment must involve the creation of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

been shown to help students prepare for further studiesand jobs. There are many forms of undergraduate research experiences, but a common method is for astudent to work closely with a teacher in research. Students often find these hands-on experiences veryuseful and learn to work in teams, manage projects, and communication skills. In the scope of thiswork-in-progress study, our program, originally rooted in engineering, now draws one-quarter of itsstudents from departments outside the College of Engineering. The program objective is to offer studentsearly in their programs hands-on project experiences and enhance their collaboration skills across diversedisciplines and projects. Our study centers on an innovative, faculty-led

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut; Jorge Paricio Garcia Ph.D., HRM, MID, University of Connecticut; Jake Scoggin, University of Connecticut; Martin Huber, University of Connecticut; Michael Cohen, University of Connecticut; Stephany Santos, University of Connecticut; Kathrine Pavel Ionkin, University of Connecticut; Sean Patrick Hirt, University of Connecticut; Britney Russell, University of Connecticut

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #41708Work in Progress: Project-Based, Multilevel Teamwork for First-Year EngineeringProgramDr. Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 260 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3247, Storrs, CT 06269-3247. Dr. Fayekah Assanah is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Biomedical Engineering Department. She is the team leader for ENGR 1166: Foundations of Engineering. As the course lead, she has developed and implemented service-learning projects and project-based lessons for all first-year engineering students. Assanah’s research focuses on synthesizing

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #41655WIP: Implementing a Community Engagement Project in a First-Year Foundationsof Engineering CourseMatthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Matthew James is an Associate Professor of Practice in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia. He holds bachelors and masters degrees from Virginia Tech in Civil Engineering.Dr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of

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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)

. The research process comprises three key phases: (1)Before pilot study: Introducing the project and guidelines and conducting a pre-summativeassessment of students' prior construction skills. (2) Pilot study: Students embark on theconstruction phase, facing various challenges such as constructing their houses within specifiedparameters, including size, limited pieces, design requirements, and adhering to LEGO's setcolor guidelines for the design. (3) After pilot study: This final phase uses a post-summativeassessment that evaluates the improvement in students' construction skills. The resultsdemonstrate that well-designed LEGO tasks can enhance students' skills by improvingcommunication, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills