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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

-inspired) projects using photovoice. Photovoice is a participatoryaction research strategy, an ethnographic and experiential technique combining photography andimages, narrative and critical dialogue, and reflection to uncover social issues and promotechange [13], [14]. In return, that will enable students to share information and allowinterpretation processes at a deeper level.1.1 Problem IdentificationSustainability is a complex problem and a decision-oriented endeavor that requires the expertiseand integration of business, architecture, engineering, technology, community, policy, and law[15]. Subsequently, engineering curricula must cultivate an ability to recognize the importance ofdiverse knowledge to solve this emerging problem. In addition

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin M. Anderson, Southern Methodist University; Kristen McAlexander, Schreiner University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

practices that advantage white men over other social groups continue to persistwithin both academia and engineering [5]. Antiquated ideologies about who belongs inengineering education often persist among faculty and students [6], particularly within PWIsettings, which can result in students of color experiencing marginalization and isolation duringtheir undergraduate careers [7], [8], [9]. Consequently, these students are often retained in theengineering pipeline at disproportionately lower rates than their white peers [1], [10]. Thecontinued underrepresentation of Black and Brown individuals among engineering bachelor’sdegree recipients in the U.S. contributes to persistent equity gaps and racial homogenizationwithin the profession [11

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DSA Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehmet Ergezer, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mark Mixer, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Weijie Pang, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

implementation of the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Data Science (BSDS) program at the Wentworth Institute of Technology. This new degree was developed by an interdisciplinary committee, including faculty members from computer science, humanities, management, mathematics, and sciences to underscore the importance of collaborative expertise in the field of Data Science. We will discuss the curricular development as well as our efforts required to successfully launch the new program. We will provide insights into the decision-making process for aligning the program with dynamic industry requirements. A focus point for this program lies in fostering diversity and inclusivity, with a keen aim to amplify the presence of

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Special Session: Engineering Leadership—The Courage to Change

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Moore, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Amin Azad, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

leadership elective at theUniversity of Toronto: Systems Mapping for Complex Problems. The paper offers observationsfrom the first two offerings of the course based on student assignments and semi-structuredinterviews conducted with students, augmented by instructor reflections. Our goal is to motivatefurther exploration in connecting leadership and systems thinking in the context of engineeringprograms.Systems ThinkingDonella Meadows, an early leader in the systems thinking movement, defined a system as “a setof things interconnected in such a way that they produce their own pattern of behavior over time”[12]. Her work focused on sustainability; as the lead author on “Limits to Growth,” Meadowshad a deep appreciation for the complexity of

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Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julianna Gesun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Rachel Eve Gail Swan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

student (Micro-level) and the engineering culture from theprograms, departments, and institutions they are embedded in (Meso-level) but larger societalinfluences remain underexplored (Macro-level).Figure 2. Model of engineering thriving, from [6], which focuses on the Micro-level (individual)and Meso-level (organizations)In this research paper, we perform a systematized literature review to explore the distinctfunctioning of engineering thriving at the Micro, Meso, and Macro levels, as well asintersections of these levels, such as Micro-Meso, Micro-Macro, and Micro-Macro influences.We contribute to the current research shift from individual focus to systems-level focus inengineering education by viewing engineering thriving as an emergent

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandika D'souza, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Excellence in Engineering Network at UNT advised by industry and academia. She is an alumni of Leadership Texas (Class of 2013).Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas Dr. Siller is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Technology Innovation from Jaume I University, Spain and holds a master and a bachelor’s degree from Monterrey Tech, Mexico, in the fields of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, respectively. His research areas include advanced manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, micro-manufacturing, and metrology. During his career he has advised more than 30 graduate students and has published around 60 research

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazel Ranjbar, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, SUNY; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She was the first doctoral student to get a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from the University of Cincinnati. She also has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve non-traditional problems in engineering education. She is currently also furthering work on the agency of engineering students through open-ended problems. She has published in several international conferences.Dr. P.K. Imbrie, University of

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Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diallo Wallace, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Management. Diallo is a California State Credentialed Teacher in Career Technical Education (CTE) with experience in teaching aviation and engineering to high school and middle school youth.Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education, University Faculty Scholar, and Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the engineering design-based STEM integration in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms.Dr. Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University Audeen Fentiman is the Crowley Family Professor in Engineering Education at Purdue University.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University Dr. Morgan Hynes is an

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeong Hin Chin, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Christopher Brooks, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

supportive team environment.Team-building activities and social events could be organized to foster camaraderie and trustamong team members. Lastly, since the extraversion personality appears as a variable,personality differences need to be considered in team compositions. When a team is lessdissatisfied and the dynamic is harmonious, the team functions better and has betterperformance. Therefore, faculty members and instructors can consider forming balanced andequitable teams through clustering algorithms after analyzing the students’ personalities andtraits [5], [6]. By recognizing and addressing these key factors, faculty members and instructorscan tailor their first-year engineering courses to better suit the varied needs of students,ultimately

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elahe Vahidi, University of Cincinnati; Mark Okoth Onyango, University of Cincinnati; Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelly J Cross, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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

, raised in a large city in Iran, withmultidisciplinary academic background in engineering and educational psychology. I graduatedwith a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a public university in Iran. My interest inpsychological foundations of education led me to pursue graduate degrees in educationalpsychology. Aligning with my educational experiences, my research interests are situated at theintersection of engineering, psychology, and education. I identify as a mother-scholar whosestudies are intentionally in a dynamic interaction with the lived experiences of mothering. Thegoal of my research is to understand mental experiences, relationships, and mental wellbeing ofunderrepresented students and faculty. I also explore how these

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

SelectionWhile 122 students filled out the pre-survey, and 107 students filled out the post-survey, only 99students completed both the pre- and post-survey with no missing data. The top three factorsimpacting major decisions at the beginning of the semester for all students were job opportunitiesafter graduation, personal interest, and salary levels (Table 2). All three of these factors had anaverage importance level greater than 4 on the provided scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5(extremely important). While the influential impacting factors found in the literature vary, jobprospects and personal interest are most identified as top factors by other studies [4], [8], whichagrees with our results. The salary level, however, has not been

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepak R Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Ryan Newman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Rachel Ibach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Taryn King, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

conceptualized from a longitudinal study of a scholar’s program atthree different universities in the state of Nebraska. A department faculty member was part of amulti-year institutional professional learning community (PLC) that explored the scale-up andscale-out of this model. Based on their experience from the PLC, this model was used in thedevelopment of the department’s overall student services ethos and in the specificimplementation of two initiatives: 1) hybrid advising/mentoring model, and 2) peer-mentoringprogram. This practice paper provides an overview of the ecological validation model andpresents our approach to implementing these initiatives. We also reflect on challenges and futureopportunities including long-term sustainability and

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong; H.H. Cheung, University of Hong Kong; Match Ko, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, The University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #41767Preparing Students for Successful Industrial Collaborations in Engineering(Work in progress)Mr. Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong Mr. Ryan Chun Kit Chan is a Senior Technical Assistant in the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong after graduation. Before graduation, Ryan served as an undergraduate research assistant in Innovation Wing and has involved in the design and implementation of a world-record-holding robotic fish. Ryan received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. Ryan’s research focuses on robotic

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

degrees and suggests strategies to encourage and attract morewomen to study and work in the industry. The results of the study highlight that personal interestin construction and career opportunities are the most significant factors influencing femalestudents' decisions to major in CEM. Furthermore, the majority of students reported positivelearning experiences during their studies. The findings inform recommendations for CEMprogram recruitment efforts. The recommendations include collaborating with a ProfessionalWomen in Construction chapter to provide prospective students with increased opportunities forengagement within the construction industry. Additionally, enhancing advertising efforts throughsocial media platforms and the internet

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Jeffrey Shafer, University of the Pacific; Navdeep Singh, University of the Pacific

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

retention and engagement in the university community?This 1-unit introductory course has been developed around three themes: • Entering the Engineering/Computer Science Profession • Engaging in the University Community • Building Skills for SuccessTo develop students’ professional skills and knowledge of career paths available, the first-yearstudents in this course meet with student leaders, engage in breakout group discussions with theChairperson or a faculty member from their intended major, watch and reflect on brief videosabout each of the majors offered in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, andparticipate in classroom activities focused on professional communication and ethics.Active engagement in the university community is

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorena S. Grundy, Tufts University; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

activity systems approach [17] to problematize this understanding ofstudent and faculty resistance to reform pedagogy. It builds on previous work in our group in whichan activity systems lens has been used to understand student participation in clubs [18], rote versusconceptual learning [19], and an instructional reform initiative [20]. In the present study, weinterview eight members of the faculty and student activity systems encompassing twoconcurrently-required core courses within an engineering department at a research university andcharacterize participants’ understanding of these systems. In our analysis, we find that bothstudents and faculty share two objects which are in contradiction. One object, transactionalschooling, aligns with the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Scott Hassler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Dawn Pfeifer Pfeifer Reitz, The Pennsylvania State University; Sonia Delaquito, Pennsylvania State University; Janelle B Larson, Pennsylvania State University; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

habits and pleasures of good scholarship. Thecommon read used in the FYS class is Atomic Habits by James Clear. Working with a familiarfaculty member and one of the same student mentors from Engineering Ahead, the first semesterstudents explore the expectations of personal integrity, level of effort, and civility on a universitycampus. In addition to providing academic support for their entry level mathematics and sciencecourses, an additional curriculum component of FYS is career exploration. Throughout thecourse, students refine their resume and communication skills and take part in the largeruniversity career fair. Further, this course provides several opportunities for students to visit localindustries and extend collaborations with alumni

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

of engineers.Moreover, students require these skills in order to take thoughtful actions at decisionpoints in their careers. A subset of the team of faculty who organized the workshop, plusan important addition to the team, a member of the university’s Transformation &Learning Transformation Center (TLTC), is responsible for creating the content of thecertificate, implementing it, and managing it.The certificate system being considered is formatted to be consistent with a plannedteaching academy being developed by the TLTC. The team has been awarded a grantfrom TLTC to explore how unit-specific certifications can be co-developed andexpanded across the university. The focus of this effort is to develop a certification thatmakes sense in

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Matthew, Broadening Impacts; Andrew Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reese Emily Simancek; Emma Telepo, Michigan State University; Jo Machesky, Yale University; Hadley Willman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Abdulmalik Bamidele Ismail, The University of Alabama

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

: funding; funding, even on a small scale atfirst, can support faculty in making curricular change, and as I describe below, can help supportstudents in accessing experiences that will significantly impact their career options and skillsets.As a student at a wealthier institution, undergraduate research was readily available andwell-funded. I worked in an environmental chemistry lab within an NSF-funded center focusedon sustainable nanotechnology throughout all four years and completed a senior thesis. I waspaid or received class credit, which allowed me to dedicate more time and learn more aboutsustainable and green chemistry. Not all students are this lucky, and as a graduate student, I haveopenly talked about funding or credit options at my

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.; Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc.

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

student teams, such as FSAE, are there to helpstudents gain skills that will help them seek employment upon graduation. Ensuring that oursoftware support program not only aids in preparing students for competition, but as well as fortheir future careers, is an important consideration.LimitationsAs industry, we do not have a formal Institution Review Board (IRB) like universities do. Thishas led to limitations in the type of research we can conduct. While the information gatheredduring this discussion is invaluable to Ansys in terms of how we can continue to grow ourprogram, we acknowledge there are areas of improvement for our data gathering methods.Specifically, there is a need for more formal research questions and rigorous qualitative

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NEE Technical Session 4 - Assessments: Grading and deadlines

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Carol Geary, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

shift is evident in the discussion andimplementation of various ‘non-traditional’ grading models such as standards-based grading[15], student self-assessment and grading [16], and the adoption of other “ungrading” [17]approaches or recommendations.Engineering education is an exciting field in which we are often encouraged and rewarded forclassroom and assessment innovations that break the mold of traditional engineering education.Early-career engineering faculty members are uniquely positioned such that they are newlyresponsible for design and delivery of engineering courses while also not being so far removedfrom our own educational experience that we can remember our personal educationalexperiences and the impact that various aspects of our

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

looking for technically skilled professionals andindividuals with strong leadership abilities. Leadership in engineering is the ability to guide,motivate, and influence a team of professionals toward achieving goals and objectives. TheEngineering School of a University in Chile needs to understand the self-perceived skills of itsstudents, especially those in the final years of their engineering programs. This will help thefaculty prepare future professionals for team management, decision-making, and otheressential skills required in their careers. The School can align their graduation standards withthe career profiles of the students to ensure they are well-equipped to succeed in theirprofession.Numerous studies have suggested that there is a

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Coloyan Fleming; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

[20]. Engaging in their counselor roles helpeddevelop skills and personal qualities that they have since integrated into their lives in theworkforce, and counselors made long-lasting friendships during their time at camp. Anotherstudy measuring the experience of 4-H camp counselors found that “63 percent reported anincreased desire to stay in school; 65 percent reported job and career opportunities opened up forthem” [21]. A further look into engineering outreach programs shows a benefit to engineeringundergraduate students. A study done at Tufts University’s Center for Engineering EducationalOutreach [22] found that leading outreach with middle and high school students helpedundergraduate and graduate students build communication

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jordan Williamson, CSEdResearch; Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, “There have been otherchallenges...that have come up within the field of higher ed and then we were able to get aroundit. We were able to find a solution really. I think this may just be one of those that we just have todeal with and then see how things go.”Based on the responses of participants, universities may seek to increase their outreach andinformational campaigns, especially in under-resourced areas and schools with high percentagesof minoritized students, so students feel they have an actionable path to higher education.Universities and colleges may seek to increase mentoring opportunities for students to connectwith faculty and become more acquainted with college life and the expectations of their fieldpost-graduation. As Bowie noted

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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)

studentsperceive to be most responsible for their build-up of social capital, as well as how the resultingsocial capital influenced school and/or career decisions in CS. With an understanding of CSSI’simpact on students’ persistence in CS, our findings will inform the design of future CS supportprograms such that they encourage and build social capital and persistence amongunderrepresented students in the field, ultimately working towards greater diversity in CS.Background A. Persistence in CSPersistence refers to an individual’s commitment (whether intended or realized) to stay in a field.Its study is motivated by the substantial opportunity cost that results when undergraduatestudents leave the field [26] and CS’ highest attrition rates among Science

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Habig, Purdue University ; Caroline K. Marete, Purdue University ; Debra Henneberry, Purdue University ; Cheng Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

choices. Firstly, a fundamental factor that contributes to prior experience is individuals’ deep-seated passion for flight and aviation. Several studies found that this passion often develops at ayoung age and serves as a primary motivator for individuals to pursue aviation education [11],[6], [12]. One study of professional female pilots found that their decision to pursue a career inaviation happened at 18.2 years of age [14]. A replication study done with graduates from acollegiate aviation program found this number to be 15.2 years of age [15]. This underscores theimportance of creating an interest in aviation at an earlier age if students are to enroll in acollegiate aviation program prior to entering the workforce. In addition

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Innovative Pedagogical Techniques in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chibuzor Joseph Okocha, University of Florida; Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Jin W. Choi, Michigan Technological University; Yong Kyu Yoon

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

with industry, providing students with hands-onexperience in this specialized field, but not in an international environment [4], [9], [21] .This study focuses specifically on a subset of the 2023 IRiKA cohort, examining how theirinvolvement in microelectronics research abroad contributed to developing their globalengineering competencies. This study seeks to explore the intricate processes through which globalcompetencies are developed among engineering students at both undergraduate and graduate levelswho possess varying levels of research experience in microelectronics. Through the lens of threeresearch questions, the study examines the influence of the International Research Initiative inKnowledge and Academia (IRiKA) on the global

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D., University of California, Merced; Melissa Almeida, University of California, Merced; Comlan de Souza, California State University, Fresno; Keith Collins Thompson, University of California Merced; Khang Tran, California State University, Fresno; Yue Lei, University of California, Merced; Erica M Rutter, University of California, Merced; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Maribel Viveros, University of California Merced; Bianca Estella Salazar, University of California, Merced; Changho Kim, University of California, Merced

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

URMsstudents and proportion of first-generation students in classes. Psychosocial Factors Influencing Course PerformanceSTEM Self-Efficacy STEM self-efficacy, defined as an individual's belief in their ability to excel in STEMtasks and activities [1], plays a pivotal role in shaping students' attitudes and behaviors in STEMfields. Anticipations of personal efficacy dictate the initiation, extent, and sustainability of copingbehavior when faced with challenges and adverse experiences [1]. This belief is influenced byInterest & Engagement Tactics for Success 2prior experiences, accomplishments, as well as social and environmental factors [2]. High STEMself-efficacy

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AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elana Goldenkoff, University of Michigan; Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

master’s programs is vital for grasping how the nextgenerations of engineers are grappling with the challenges that current and emerging AItechnologies will create.Research QuestionsDrawing on interviews with 62 electrical and computer engineering (ECE) master’s students(described in more detail below), we explore three broad questions related to their perspectiveson AI. (1) What opportunities and dangers do ECE masters students see in artificial intelligencebroadly? Do they exhibit unbridled enthusiasm for AI’s potential? Are they apprehensive orfearful of AI developments and what an AI-saturated future will hold? As the future leaders ofthese technologies, ECE masters students are bellwethers for the views of the engineeringprofession more

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

on a qualitative study that explores the uniqueundergraduate engineering experiences of engineers who identify as Central Appalachian. Thisstudy employed interviews to collect data on how engineering students of Central Appalachiadevelop interests, make choices, and achieve success in their academic and career experiences. Interms of engineering education access and job opportunities, the inhabitants of CentralAppalachia have historically faced a unique set of challenges. However, this study took an asset-based approach to understand the unique cultural capital these students hold. The primary goal of this study was to understand the experiences of engineers who grewup in the Central Appalachia region, navigated undergraduate