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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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Kian G. Alavy, The University of Arizona; Matthieu Bloch, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Benjamin Richmond, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Mitchell L R Walker II, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Ruiter, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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

Teaching and Learning Commons at the University of California San Diego. He is also Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Equitable Attainment of Engineering Degrees: A Tri-University Study and Improvement Effort (Work in Progress)AbstractIn this paper we describe a work in progress tri-university study that focuses on increasing theequitable attainment of engineering degrees and improving four-year graduation rates in fiveengineering disciplines; a challenge that is increasingly difficult at four-year institutions. UsingKotter’s Change Model to guide this study, we (1) evaluate how various engineering disciplinesdiffer regarding

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kavitha Murthi, New York University; Ariana Riccio Arista, Education Development Center; Wendy B Martin; Kristie K Patten, New York University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

strengths of developingprograms that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analyticalreasoning skills using strategies like the engineering design process (EDP) [1],[2]. By engaging in these programs, students learn to apply conceptualknowledge from science and related subjects, including engineering, to solveopen-ended and ill-defined problems creatively [3], [4]. These skills can alsoprepare autistic students to succeed in real-world contexts [5]. We createdengineering maker clubs in public schools across New York City to provideinclusive spaces for elementary, middle, and high school students. We aimedto enhance co-designing and develop technological knowledge andengineering skills in autistic and non-autistic students. These clubs are

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Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Rachelle M Pedersen, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

therelease of the Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning (FPEL) developed in partnership withthe American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE & AE3, 2020) provide differentapproaches to the inclusion of engineering in K-12 settings. In order to provide more clarity onthe learning goals for engineering education, this paper uses a directed content analysis design toidentify the alignment of research and practitioner articles to the learning goals promoted in theNGSS (2013) and FPEL (2020). With a focus on formal middle school classrooms in the UnitedStates, this study addresses the following research questions: 1) What are the trends in articlesbeing published?; 2) How are the FPEL learning goals reflected in the literature?; 3) How are

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty (Work in Progress)IntroductionDespite a growing emphasis on engineering in grades K-12, persistently high dropout ratesplague undergraduate engineering programs [1],[2]. Prior studies indicate that engineeringactivities have the potential to increase interest in engineering pathways [3] or develop anengineering identity [4]. Less clear is whether pre-college engineering instruction alsocontributes to students' success in engineering career pathways by adequately preparing studentsfor undergraduate engineering. One concern is that K-12 engineering lessons "may mislead orunder prepare [students] by providing activities that they enjoy but which have little relation toengineering

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Justin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

can be completed in under 10 minutes Accessible to all ages Opportunity to design and build Requires only a short list of readily available materials Wide-range of topics covered to cater to a range of student interests The goal is to create an initial spark for STEM that is nurtured further in the classroom.ACTIVITY 1: SPACE DOCKING Work as a team to transfer your astronauts to the International Space Station. The focus is on teamwork and introducing balanced and unbalanced forces. We love to show a video of a real space docking event at this station. PVC pipe: docking ring Ring Ball (astronauts) Rope WWW.VIVIFYSTEM.COM ACTIVITY 2

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krista M. Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Ethan Cartwright, The Ohio State University; Peyton OReilly, The Ohio State University; Sydney Cooper, The Ohio State University; H. Schwab, The Ohio State University

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significantly to the final versions and that students includeda wide range of topics related to the Entrepreneurial Mindset, spanning all six predefinedcategories.IntroductionThis complete evidence-based practice paper focuses on a concept mapping assignment in a first-year engineering classroom in Spring 2023. Students were asked to create a concept map on theEntrepreneurial Mindset (EM), a term used by engineering faculty in the Kern EntrepreneurialEngineering Network (KEEN) [1] to describe three key concepts: curiosity, connections, andcreating value. The students in this course were asked to complete this concept mapping task atthe beginning of a semester-long design project and then to expand on it at the conclusion of theproject.Engineering

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa Powell, University of California, San Diego; Justin Paul Opatkiewicz, University of California, San Diego

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

industrial chemical processes have been developed since 2012, with the projectrotated every few years: (1) ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process, (2) vinyl chloridemonomer synthesis from ethylene and chlorine, (3) methanol synthesis from natural gas, and (4)benzene synthesis via hydrodealkylation of toluene [1], [2]. The Haber-Bosch process forammonia synthesis was assigned in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years and is thefocus of this publication.These projects were designed to help students see the connections between their core chemicalengineering courses, which can otherwise seem unrelated. Students synthesize the knowledgefrom their core courses during their capstone design project senior year. By adding the ammoniaproduction

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

) fields compared tostatistical expectations [1]. They are also less likely than their heterosexual, cisgender peers topersist in STEM majors and obtain STEM degrees [2, 3]. Bias, harassment, and unsupportiveenvironments in STEM departments contribute to these challenges, as LGBTQ studentsencounter more systemic hetero- and cisnormative learning and career climates than their peers[4, 5]. These climates have the potential to diminish students' identification with science andengineering, which would then inhibit their motivation, sense of belonging, and persistence inthese fields [6, 7]. Even though diversity initiatives in STEM fields have been slower to tend tothe inclusion of LGBTQ people [1], there are continued efforts to broaden participation

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Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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

this program had on both a student’sidentity as a research scientist, and their overall perception of the climate in the engineering schoolat a large southern research institution.Introduction This mentorship program aims to combat some of the troubling trends demonstrated amongLGBTQ+ respondents on the recent Cockrell School of Engineering climate survey, administeredin 2021[1]. The survey found that LGBTQ+ graduate students felt the engineering school was lessaccepting (p < 0.05), that they were rewarded less for their work (p < 0.05), and were less trustingof the engineering school administration (p < 0.005) than their straight counterpart. Theseresponses suggest action is needed to both build trust in the administration and

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Equity in Engineering: Uncovering Challenges and Championing Change in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noelle K Comolli, Villanova University; David Jamison, Villanova University

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Diversity

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

to theengineering design process. In order to be an effective engineer, design cannot be done alone, soteamwork and skills on effective teamwork are also important in this class. The design centers onthe Augustinian value of Caritas (love of community), shown in Figure 1.Figure 1. Caritas Centered Design model used in this freshman engineering course.The students are also introduced to each discipline (Civil & Environmental, Chemical &Biological, Electrical, Computer, Sustainable and Mechanical Engineering), how it’s unique andhow they can work together. This is done by taking a step in the design process each week andusing case studies and examples from a different discipline to evaluate that step. This is done asshown in Table 1

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; William Church

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

widespreadthroughout society, many industries including engineering are embracing and adoptinggenerative AI to create more innovation [1]. At the same time, K-12 schools are grappling withhow to use generative AI in their classrooms, not only because they understand the potential ofgenerative AI to support self-paced learning, but also because they worry about students cheatingand developing independence for generative AI [2], [3]. These dueling perspectives have led toconflicted approaches within schools. For example, the New York City school district firstbanned ChatGPT on their school network to ensure students' academic integrity [4], but soonafter repealed the ban to embrace the technology [5]. Because of the lack of established policiesto guide usage

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Retherford, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

theExCEEd teaching model but increasing enrollment has subsequently increased the student faculty ratio(SFR) and impeded the faculty's ability to fully implement many of those elements. Figure 1 shows the totalcourse enrollment from the Fall of 2019 through the current semester. The trendline shown displays anexponential trend in the increasing number of students forecasting continued enrollment growth. Asdesigned, CE205 follows a modified flipped classroom with one day of lecture supplementing onlinelearning materials and a second day of workshop where students work in small groups under the guidanceof faculty and teaching assistants to apply key elements of the week’s lesson. There are no writingprerequisites for this course and as such students

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NEE Technical Session 4 - Assessments: Grading and deadlines

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

other dereliction of duty. Given this background, it is not surprising that manyfaculty members run their courses similarly. Evidence-based teaching has changed some of theseviews, but strict deadlines are still seen as necessary for rigor in many cases. However, there isincreasing evidence in the literature that these two concepts – strict deadlines and rigor – are notstrongly linked and that these deadlines may disadvantage certain groups of students.Deadlines and rigorAcademic rigor was defined by the 1947 Truman Commission as promoting critical thinking,having high expectations, and providing scaffolding to allow all students to achieve high levels[1]. Professors seeking rigorous policies may equate high expectations with detailed

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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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Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #41604Remote Learning: A Means to Advance Educational Equity in Isolated orRural RegionsMr. Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College Marcelo Caplan - Associate Professor, Department of Science and Mathematics, Columbia College Chicago. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Remote Learning: A Means to Advance Educational Equity in Isolated or Rural Regions (Evaluation ofProgram/Curriculum) 1. AbstractA significant disparity exists in the quality of education between urban and rural areas in Latin America.While urban centers and towns benefit from well-equipped schools staffed by qualified educators

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Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachael E Cate, Oregon State University; Jacob Field, Oregon State University; Sierra Kai Sverdrup, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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

programdevelopment.Keywords: communities of practice, transformative learning, sense of belonging, careerpreparedness, undergraduate education, capstone design, URM students, women inengineering, first-generation, underrepresented racial minority students, underserved studentcommunities, marginalized students, case study, program development research, developernarratives, longitudinal study, educational action research 1. IntroductionThis report describes the most recent full year (2022-2023) of the Oregon State UniversitySchool of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Design Student Community of PracticeProgram. The program development details and the research process, data collection, andimplementation methodology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Gillmore, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

some shared agency withresearchers to direct conversation [1]. The result can be data which provide a rich description of acomplex social topic. Interview data are typically analyzed by researchers who synthesize andinterpret findings from a large amount of data to share with research stakeholders [2].Thematic analysis or thematic coding is a common methodology for analyzing interview dataacross different approaches to qualitative research. In thematic analysis, researchers reviewinterview data for recurring words, ideas, topics, or perspectives which are categorized intothemes [3]. The results of the research are researcher-generated themes, which are oftendiscussed with supporting examples from participant quotes. When using this method

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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

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Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Our research paper examines the role of climate (e.g., interactions with others) in the skilldevelopment of engineering and physical science doctoral students. Skill development ingraduate school often occurs related to students’ primary funding mechanism, in which theymight interact with a research group or teaching team. Advisors also play a pivotal role in theengineering doctoral student experience; however, less is known about how positive mentoringinfluences skill development for engineering doctoral students. We investigated the followingresearch questions: 1) How, if at all, do interactions with advisor(s), faculty, and peers predict skill development (associated with primary funding mechanism) for engineering and physical

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Writing and Technical Communications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan M Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Brian Roth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Katrina Marie Robertson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Trey Thomas Talko, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, infrastructural rhetoric, gender equity, communication and teamwork.1. IntroductionWhen we think about change, we often think of sweeping, noticeable changes. We want changeto address our problems in dynamic and impactful ways. The problem should be identified, thenthe change is implemented, and the problem is vanquished. Problems, after all, are meant to besolved. As is often the case in engineering, however, the more real the problem, the morecomplex and slippery the solution. In this regard, issues of communication and gender bias holdno exception. While we might strive for sweeping, totalizing change, such change might take asubstantial investment of time or effort. Long form change of this kind can have a significantimpact, but it provides little

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Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the best of the author knowledge, this is the first reported work where chemicalspill hazards related to air temperature using this software is used which is an inexpensive way toprepare and control chemical spills.Keywords: Propylene, Chemical Spill, ALOHA, Air Temperature, Computer Simulation.Introduction: Everyone’s dependence on energy especially fossil fuels production and usage is growingday by day. The petroleum industries face many challenges during drilling, extracting,production, refining, storing, transporting, and usage [1]. Large leak can happen from any stagefrom drilling to usage due to mismanagement, mishandling, disoperation, material degradationlike corrosion etc. which can cause catastrophic consequence. One of the

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian James Slaboch, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

students engaged in to enrich their educational journey.IntroductionAdvances in robotics and automation have led to a significant increase in the number of controlsengineers needed in industry [1]. Manufacturing is undergoing an important change in which theintroduction of robots and automation leads to reduced costs, improved safety, and an increase inproductivity [2]. Industries heavily reliant on robotics and automation include the automotiveindustry, food processing, e-commerce, and the pharmaceutical industry, to name a few. With therise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, this trend is set to accelerate in the years tocome.To meet industry demand, it is essential that modern undergraduate mechanical engineeringprograms prepare

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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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Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

intelligent systems. 1. Background & Literature ReviewEngineers who learn to sketch develop many essential skills, such as spatial visualization, designidea representation and fluency, and communication. Spatial visualization has been linkedpositively to the retention of engineering students and also improved performance. Research hasbeen ongoing for the past four decades, indicating the importance of spatial visualization inSTEM education. Spatial visualization skills in students can be improved with training, andtraining students in sketching is a significant contributor to improving spatial visualization skills[1]. Engineering design is an integral part of all engineering disciplines. There are various stepsin engineering design, and

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Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle M. Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Justin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

place to another and transferred between systems. (HS-PS3-1), (HS-PS3-4) Uncontrolled systems always evolve toward more stable states—that is, toward more uniform energy distribution. (HS-PS3-4) ENGINEERED AND NATURAL WORLD CONNECTIONS Energy and energy transformations are essential for engineers to understand as they utilize their conceptual understandings to minimize/maximize transformations in designed systems. Most recently, biomedical engineers have mimicked snap-through transformations with medical devices like artificial heart valves. In nature, we can see snap-through transformations and rapid energy transfers with the leaf of a Venus Flytrap or the quick clamping of a Hummingbird's beak. Popper Toy

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Andrés Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education; Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University; eugene leo draine mahmoud, Mt. San Antonio Community College and Purdue University

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

the STEM classroom: How do STEM instructors relate to the impact of their engineering work before and after a critical pedagogy intervention?IntroductionDue to the impacts of the engineering profession, social and environmental justice are growingconcerns within current engineering practice and education. The engineering profession,although considered neutral by many, is closely associated with impacts on society and theenvironment due to its strong ties with the corporate world [1]. Leydens and Lucena [2] arguethat social justice dimensions are inherent to engineering but are made invisible by the status quoof the profession. The social impacts relate to the dislocation of local communities, landdispossession, the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marjan Naghshbandi, University of Toronto; Sharon Ferguson, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

features of the programthat influenced students’ build-up of social capital, and that the resulting persistence was realizedthrough students’ progress towards internships in CS and goals for paying-it-forward in CS.These findings inform our recommendations that future CS support programs and educationalsettings consider mentorship centered on socioemotional support, opportunities for collaboration,and time for fun social activities. Additional suggestions center on engaging socially-orientedindividuals with CS support programs. These insights inform facilitators and educators in CS ondesign choices that can encourage the persistence of underrepresented students in CS.IntroductionThe growing digital economy [1] and the widening gap in organizations

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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

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; William J Davis, University of Virginia; Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia; Joshua Earle, University of Virginia

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

educational ideasand practices” [1]. By extension, social foundations of engineering—a field that does not yetexist, but should—would seek to understand the institutions, processes, practices, beliefs, values,and ways of knowing that underlie engineering education and practice. The fundamentals of thesefoundations have emerged in critiques of engineering grounded in several different perspectivesincluding science, technology, and society (STS), engineering ethics, and engineering and socialjustice. Thus far, however, these perspectives have not coalesced into a coherent intellectualframework. In this paper, we draw parallels between engineering and social foundations ofeducation as the field has evolved over time and argue that social foundations of

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran COE Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University; Lindsey Evelyn Adamchik, Northeastern University; Kyle Murrah, Northeastern University; Sabina Perry, Northeastern University; Kiersten Alexandra Tomas, Northeastern University; Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

buttons beneath the mouthpiececontrol power and Bluetooth pairing, facilitating seamless connectivity to the app for data storageand display. Additionally, the device includes a USB charging port and three LEDs on the leftside. When powered on, the LEDs illuminate to indicate battery life, providing a visual cue inaddition to viewing the battery life accessible through the mobile app. The design of this compactspirometer device integrates various physics principles, including material science, fluiddynamics, electronics, optics, and wireless communication, to create a functional and user-friendlyproduct. Figure 1: Final design AutoCAD sketch and paper prototypeGraphical Model Figure 2: Graphical

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

conceptualization of smart systems [1]. In asystematic literature review done by Romero and others to characterize smart systems, theyreviewed papers that contained definition of smart systems and smartness [1]. They summarizedthe characteristics of smart systems as follows [1]:  Communication Capability  Embedded Knowledge  Learning Capability  Reasoning Capability  Perception Capability  Control Capability  Self-Organization  Context AwarenessIn the engineering domain, smart systems typically consist of diverse components such as:  “Sensors for signal acquisition.  Elements transmitting the information to the command-and-control unit.  Command-and-control units that take

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Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University; Nicholas Velatini; Theodore Orrin Grosch, Kennesaw State University

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

wide range of transportation and environmental demands, that can include a reduction invehicular delays and traffic congestion. Figure 1. Drone View from HWY120 and HWY Figure 2. Model of 2 Road IntersectionsCurrent traffic lights in the United States are arbitrary. While systems which sense the presence ofautomobiles exist, they are based on samples of roads and the greatest traffic through the sensorsreceives priority. Most sensing roads have a 3 car per lane measurement capacity which means thata 2-lane road intersecting another like road could have 3 cars while the other has 100, though theywill receive the fixed amount of time regardless. This can lead to grid lock in high traffic cityintersections, increasing travel time of each

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Andrew Schmitt; Marlene Urbina, Illinois State University; Alexander Michael Perhay; Orla Maire Sheridan; Chance William Tyler, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

undergraduates from Illinois State University havedesigned informal, after-school engineering-related activitiesfocusing on robotics, green energy, and automation. An emphasisis placed on activities and partnerships that promote knowledge,engagement, and interest in STEM fields in underserved schoolsand communities. To learn more about SUPERCHARGE, pleasevisit: https://about.illinoisstate.edu/supercharge/.This resource exchange presents activities from the final unit of theprogram's first year. In this project, high school students will buildand experiment with a smart wireless weather station (Figure 1)and indoor climate console (Figure 3) with the goal of collectingand analyzing data to learn about the climate in their community

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Reimagining Pathways: Nurturing Diversity and Identity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Vijay Sreenivasan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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

of Technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Socio-technical and culture-inspired projects in freshman engineering design course bring context and emotion to learningAbstractLearning is not an unemotional consideration of facts but emotion is integrally woven into theexperience of learning [1]. Situated cognition model [2] is a theoretical approach to learning thatsupports the idea that learning takes place when an individual is interactively doing somethingthrough situated activity that has social, cultural, and physical contexts. This paper presents post-activity reflections in student design projects with socio-technical and socio-culturalinterventions in a freshman design