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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Glandorf, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation ; Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University

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representative of engineerseverywhere. Nevertheless, their insights are essential in understanding our institutional context,and can guide examination of other settings.Finally, all knowledge produced herein is inevitably affected by the positionalities of theresearchers, beginning with asking a question and continuing throughout the research process.Examination of the merits of this work should be done in understanding and interpretation ofthose positionalities.AcknowledgementsAny opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Theresearch team would like to thank the College of Engineering at New Mexico State

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivian H Nguyen, City Colleges of Chicago ; Anthony Jesus Blanco, City Colleges of Chicago; Andrew Steppan, City Colleges of Chicago; Juan Munoz, City Colleges of Chicago ; Guadalupe Pina-Castillo, City Colleges of Chicago; Shlesha Patel, City Colleges of Chicago; Melvin Cabrera, City Colleges of Chicago; Tobias Wimmer; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Student Division (STDT)

importance of creating theseopportunities for college retention.VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.DUE-1832553. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. The authors would like to acknowledge Jason Osei-Tutu, Dr. RuzicaTodorovic and Bridget O’ Connell for supporting our research and facilitating the Center ofExcellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges ofChicago. This research is derived from the research “Building Bridges into Engineering andComputer Science” that is approved by the City

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University; Allison Miles, Utah State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

both the regional military student support community andnationally.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2045634. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of National Science Foundation.References[1] “2020 Demographics profile of the military community,” Department of Defense, 2020.[2] K. A. Holder, “Veterans who have served since 9/11 are more diverse,” United States Census Bureau. Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/04/post-9-11-veterans.html[3] “VA College Toolkit, ‘Characteristics of Student Veterans

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

who struggle with spatial visualization may not want to identify themselves byasking “stupid” questions. The survey result shows that only 37% of the participants found thecoaching sessions helpful, which may reflect the coaching style differences. If the TA in aspecific section did not provide sufficient coaching, then the students may not have benefitedfrom it. To resolve this difference in the future, a detailed lesson plan for the coaching sessionincluding time allocation and common pitfalls prepared for the TAs will provide moreconsistency in coaching the students.4.3 Completion rates of assigned problemsThe licenses for access to the Spatial Vis™ software gave the engineering students full access toall the training modules and all the

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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positive feelings, stored knowledge, and stored values. We’reencouraged that the number of subscribers of our UDL nuggets increases over time, and theydo respond to the knowledge sharing and advertisement which suggest emerging personalinterest. As to the dramatic drop in open-rate in December through January is likely due to theincreased demand upon instructor’s attention at the end and beginning of semesters. We areeager to see what open rates we will see with a much larger audience after our Januaryincrease in subscribers. We will also be watching if the open-rate reflects the fluctuatingdemands on instructors’ time throughout the year.It has been reported previously that the lack of time and lack of awareness were among the topbarriers for

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sage Maul, Purdue University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University

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

demographic data.AcknowledgmentsThis study is funded and supported by two sources, the National Science Foundation (NSF) andPurdue University. The study is based on work supported by the NSF under the Graduate ResearchFellowship Program (GRFP). The study was also supported by a Seed Grant for InnovativeApproaches to Enhancing Inclusive Excellence and Sense of Belonging through PurdueUniversity’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (ODIB). Any opinions, findings,conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect those of the NSF or Purdue University.References[1] National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences

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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Difficulty in Bottom Plate Assembly: • Code: DBA • Description: Explains difficulties faced in assembling the bottom plate, involving drilling and reconstruction. 7. Consistency and Mistakes as Learning: • Code: CAL • Description: Reflects on the importance of consistency, learning from mistakes, and the overall positive experience. 8. Servo Mount Plate Challenges: • Code: SMC • Description: Mentions challenges faced in designing the Servo Mount Plate, including issues with screw hole measurements. 9. Smooth Process for Robot Wheels: • Code: SWP • Description: Describes a smooth

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MD B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Mayyas, Bowling Green State University; Mohammed Abouheaf, Bowling Green State University; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton

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and insights for the participants to consider whenworking with their students. Each session also included hands-on curriculum design time dedicatedto writing specific components of the curriculum modules. The workshops culminated with asharing session during which teachers could provide one another with feedback and suggestions.At the end of the summer program, the curriculum modules were submitted to the curriculumdevelopment expert assigned to this RET project for review. The expert reviewed the modules toensure that they aligned with program goals and state/national standards, reflected best practices,and utilized active, problem-based learning strategies to foster learner interest, engagement, andachievement. Lastly, continuous

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Minju Lee, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Sophia Fenn, University of Connecticut

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

metacognitive processes.Bielefeldt (2014) emphasizes that female students’ reflective essays have significantlyimpacted students’ own perception of engineering and the profession’s role within society. A second strand of scholarly work emphasizes the role of experiential learning throughsummer programs (Groppi & Tappero, 2015), student exchange programs (Fox et al., 2018),mentored grant-funded research projects (Espiritu et al., 2021; Perez & Plumlee, 2022), andinternships (National Academies, 2017). Groppi and Tappero (2015) analyze a team-basedsummer program on renewable energy (culminating in service-based learning projects) whichthey find serves to increase the retention rate of students from underrepresented minoritygroups as well

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Kyla Richardson, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

, N. (2013). “Quality in Interpretive Engineering Education Research: Reflections on an ExampleStudy,” doi: 10.1002/jee.20029.[16] Mamaril, Usher, E. L., Li, C. R., Economy, D. R., & Kennedy, M. S. (2016). Measuring Undergraduate Students’ Engineering Self-Efficacy:A Validation Study. Journal of Engineering Education (Washington, D.C.), 105(2), 366–395. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20121[17] Towle, E., Mann, J., Kinsey, B., O'Brien, E. J., Bauer, C. F., & Champoux, R. (2005). Assessing the self-efficacy and spatial ability ofengineering students from multiple disciplines. In Proceedings Frontiers in Education 35th Annual Conference (pp. S2C-15). IEEE.[18] Kinsey, B., Towle, E., Hwang, G., O'Brien, E. J., & Bauer, C. F. (2006). The

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Fadlelmula, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Nayef Alyafei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Albertus Retnanto, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

analysis, risk assessment, uncertainty analysis, and reservoiroptimization plan. It also incorporates realistic economic, environmental, and sustainability aswell as other constraints associated with the reservoir and field following different industrystandards such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Society of PetroleumEngineers (SPE) standards. To reflect on this and show their awareness, the teams are required todevelop a plan that demonstrates how they will consider public health, safety, and welfare, aswell as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic aspects in their field developmentplan.The deliverables of this project are individual and team presentations as well as a final report.The individual presentation is

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yujiro Iwata, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Leo Kimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Student Division (STDT)

finalpresentation, reflecting the group dynamics seen within this part of the course and givingstudents fair and accurate scores for their involvement.4. ConclusionThis study introduces a method for educators to effectively evaluate students' behavior in thecontext of team projects, using data drawn from their activity on the 'Slack' messagingplatform and statistical techniques. By analyzing student posts on Slack, changes in student'MGUDS-S' global competence scores, and other data related to their communication andgroup activity, we were able to identify significant correlations between students'contributions, MGUDS-S scores, and group dynamics. We believe that our findingsunderscore the importance of recognizing individual contributions within group

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Nguyen; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

students' confidence and engagement after they have completed the technicalportion. This strategic sequencing ensures that students' mental bandwidth is not overlytaxed at the beginning of the exam, allowing for a more accurate reflection of their attitudesand motivations towards the subject matter. Overall, this theory of change aims to optimizelearning effectiveness, minimize testing fatigue, and provide a comprehensive assessment ofstudent understanding and engagement in the rocketry course.MethodsResearcher PositionalityOur research team is a collaborative effort that includes one master’s student and a professorin aerospace engineering, and one experienced educator with expertise in outreach andeducational research. This introductory rocketry

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Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

recognize the ambassadors' development in highlyvalued skills in the workforce. This alignment not only underscores the practical value of theprogram in terms of career development but also integrates the program's objectives with broadereducational and professional standards.These badges symbolize achievement, acknowledging each ambassador's skills, training, andcontributions. These badges could be tiered, reflecting the increasing complexity and level ofinvolvement in the program – from basic awareness to advanced cybersecurity practices andleadership roles. There are several benefits to micro-credentials and digital badges, as outlinedbelow:1. Enhanced Career Opportunities: For student ambassadors, these digital badges and micro- credentials

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Student Division Technical Session 5: Self- Efficacy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sierra Lynn Repp, University of Portland; Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Jacob P. Kimball, University of Portland

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Student Division (STDT)

methodin the post-workshop survey. Another limitation is in how the questions were worded in the post- workshop survey.The questions in the post-workshop survey were written to reflect the questions in the pre-workshop survey. However, the questions were not written such that an equitable statisticalcomparison could be made between the participants before the study and after the study. Thequestions in the post-workshop survey asked how participants felt that they improved in thedifferent categories, with the Likert scale ranging from no improvement to significantimprovement. What was needed instead was a question of direct comparison (i.e. during theworkshop, how productive did you feel?) and the same Likert scale as was used in the pre

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Yang, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Young Lee, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Mohammad Abdel-Rahman, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Zechun Cao, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

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is to determine whether or not the implementation of our new app willimprove rider experiences with the transit system. Additionally, the study would also look intoinsights on whether using SmartSAT app can increase the amount of people that took the publictransportation service.AcknowledgmentThis work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2131193. Any opinions,findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) anddo not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual-2nd Edition, http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/docs/tcrp100/Part4.pdf.[2] Smartphone Applications To Influence Travel

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder

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those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the National Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama; Claire Major, The University of Alabama; Miriam E. Sweeney, The University of Alabama

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freshman ECE students during their primaryintroduction to the discipline?AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation, specifically theDivision of Undergraduate Engineering in the Directorate for STEM Education, under Grant No.2020560. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] M. Prince, “Does active learning work? A review of the research,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 93, no. 3. pp. 223–231, 2004[2] S. Freeman, S.L. Eddy, M. McDonough, M.K. Smith, N. Okoroafor, H. Jordt, and M. P. Wenderoth, “Active learning increases

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghina Absi, Vanderbilt University; Emily Williams Van Schaack, Vanderbilt University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. Studentswere also asked to write a brief reflection on this project in their report conclusion and how thisexercise helps them be better engineers in the future.This project allowed students to grow in three aspects: applying theoretical knowledge to real-life designs, connecting with their community/client, and finding innovative solutions to ongoingproblems. It opened the door for students to research the effects of civil engineeringinfrastructure on communities and challenged them to be inquisitive about the diverse impacts ofevery future structure they design. Students were also taught to remedy problems created byprevious generations of engineers using an innovative and inclusive approach. Students wereassessed for their growth in EDI by

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Xiao Luo, Oklahoma State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

) develop strategies to besuccessful in computing, and iii) develop career plans and explore resources. To achieve theseobjectives, we designed a set of course-specific mentoring activities. In our initiative, we formeda group of mentors composed of successful alumni, graduate students, senior students, industrialpersonnel, and faculty of different races, genders, and ethnicities.We performed anonymous surveys, interviews, and reflections to answer our second researchquestion. We also analyzed students' course performance. Results show that mentoring improvesthe sense of belonging and confidence for both groups of students. Data also indicates first-yearstudents prefer mentoring to succeed academically (e.g., learning programming). On the otherhand

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Nazia Tasnim, University of Texas at Austin; Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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educational settings.The remainder of the manuscript is structured as follows. The following section describes the over-all study design, recruitment plan, and data collection and storage procedure. Next, we describethe building and usage of SAMCares. Finally, we provide potential challenges and limitations andend with concluding remarks.MethodsThe primary goal of this research is to investigate whether GenAI tools (especially text generationtools) can enhance students’ learning experience and consequently improve their academic perfor-mance. To create such a tool SAMCares that can address and adapt to the varied educational needsof students, reflecting our commitment to enhancing the quality and accessibility of learning ex-periences in higher

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Accountability and Stewardship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Zacharias, University of Manitoba; Renato B. Rodrigues, University of Manitoba; Paula Rodrigues Affonso Alves, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

. conservation instead of how forests are preservation, and community managed. rights. Native The Created Native Rethinking how Native Native Mindset: Stewardship is about American Order (Christian American American Christians American giving. All people should have stewardship faith) communities have a culture of giving Christian housing, food, and clothes in the [30] in the United that reflects on their communities community. A

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Himani Sharma; Ann F. McKenna, The University of Iowa; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

academic andprofessional progress of students enrolled in higher education and, therefore, exploring thecontributions of advising to the achievements of international students. This is part one of agreater study; hence, it requires interviewing more students and getting more insight into theseissues. Subsequent research should expand this study into further and deeper directions, hopingto provide detailed descriptions that capture the spaces between reflections to make strongerrecommendations to improve intercultural competency in academic advising.Bibliography[1]. C. W. Yao and L. M. Vital, “Reflexivity in international contexts: Implications for U.S.doctoral students international research preparation,” International Journal of Doctoral Studies

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Qing Li, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton; Nigel Forest Reuel, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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is primarily utilized to answer our research question. By comparing thepercentages of different survey categories, we provide evidence of the transformation of learnedknowledge into continuous practices, reflecting the threshold concept [17]’s transformative,(possibly) irreversible, and integrative nature.MethodThis study was part of a larger NSF-funded study examining the impact of the GAPS course indeveloping project management skills. Our previous efforts to assess the effectiveness of thecourse focused on disseminating surveys to students before and immediately after the course toevaluate students’ interests and knowledge regarding PM skills [4] [6]. Our findingsdemonstrated that students perceived the course to be useful in developing

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Heather Doty, University of Delaware

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

exam problems. Reflecting on thebike frame project, the majority of students perceived the experience improved theirunderstanding of structural analysis and provided an opportunity to apply statics to real-worldscenarios. Taken together, these results suggest that the Wooden Bike Frame Challenge improvesstudent knowledge of advanced statics concepts, specifically structural analysis, and connectsthese concepts to real-world design scenarios.While it is not the first statics based PBL exercise, the Wooden Bike Frame Challenge is avaluable addition to the engineering education literature. Prior studies have presented PBLexercises that have students construct: (1) suspension systems modeling 2D and 3D particleequilibrium scenarios [1, 21]; (2

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

” or “when doing an experiment, I try to understand how the experimentalsetup works” are compared to expert responses. The data in [2] represent a wide range ofinstitutions and show that, instead of laboratories improving epistemic agreement betweenstudents and experts, a small decrease in agreement is observed over the course of anintroductory physics lab. This result is similar to another study which found that some laboratoryexperiences in basic electric circuits may deteriorate students’ epistemic views, in particular theirviews about coherence of mathematical models and the physical world [3].The literature from chemistry includes reflections on the purposes of educational laboratories.While chemistry programs in general devote more time

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Hicks; Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Maria Vasilyeva, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

defined as a limit of Riemann sums. White down the limit form and then decide 𝑏on the units of ∫𝑎 𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 .Fancier version: assume g(s,t) is a function of two variables, where s is measured in v units and tis measured in w units and g is measured in o units (for output) .Write down the limit and difference quotient that is used to find ∂g/∂s.What does that make the units of ∂g/∂s ? 𝑏 𝑑What would be the units for the double integral ∫𝑎 ∫𝑐 𝑔(𝑠, 𝑡)𝑑𝑠 𝑑𝑡 ?Reflection: 1. Did you remember how to obtain units on derivatives and integrals? (Please elaborate) 2. Does this exercise refresh your understanding of calculating units from Calculus I or Linear Algebra

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibarre Araojo, Wayne State University; Mohsen Ayoobi, Wayne State University; David Merolla, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

implementing practicalmeasures to support students are not separate initiatives, but two sides of the same coin. Thisinsight urges research studies to consider a panoramic view of the interconnectedness of identitydevelopment and academic performance, thereby presenting a cohesive tapestry of theseindividual threads [24]. The following research questions are offered by this work to foster morecomprehensive investigations in this field: • To what extent do interventions (academic, social, personal, professional, etc.) impact the academic performance and persistence of ET transfer students, and • how do these interventions interact with the shaping of their engineering identity during their first year of transfer?Reflecting back to the heart of

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson; Mason Henry, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

opportunities to develop them through hands-on tasks and mentorshipfrom their upperclassmen peers. We intentionally mix under and upper-class students in teams tofoster a collaborative learning environment.The advanced-level course builds upon the foundational concepts of the previous course andincludes additional learning objectives. As students progress to this level, we anticipate a moresignificant engagement level, reflected in the increased credit requirement from one to two.Students at this level also have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, either as a projectleader or team leader. Those who choose to do so must take the course for three credits.The instructors assign student leadership roles based on their interests, abilities, and

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

learning, 5. providing mentorship, not supervising, as students choose objectives, methods, and testing and assessment process of their project, 6. enabling students to reflect on what they learned from their projects and how these projects relate to the real world through survey and open discussions, 7. having consistent follow-up through scaffolded PBL assignments, as well as providing formative feedback for improvement, and 8. making project prepared and presented for external audience to motivate student accomplishment [16].Although PBL activities have been employed in courses to help students quickly learn newconcepts as well as prepare students with skills such as leadership, team building, ethical