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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Societal Impact in Design

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Rachel Eva Waggoner, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jessica Meza, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Madhurima Das, NuVu Studio; Anastasia Kouvaras Ostrowski, Purdue University; Shannon M Clancy, Elizabethtown College; Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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people and professionals. She particularly enjoys intertwining engineering technical practices and social implications to prepare students to become socially responsible engineers. She seeks to reimagine who can be an engineer, what engineering is, and the impact engineering has on society for a more equitable world.Dr. Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College Dr. Tomas Estrada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Elizabethtown College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusion of Design Justice Principles into an Undergraduate Capstone Project Course SequenceIntroductionThis paper presents the inclusion of Design

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Paper ID #49019Integrating Sustainability Principles into Civil Engineering Capstone Project:Strategies and Pedagogical Approaches at an HBCUMr. Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University Julius Etuke is a COREN-registered civil engineer and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with over 15 years of experience in structural design, construction, and consultancy. He has led major infrastructure projects across Nigeria and holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Civil Engineering (Construction Management). Julius is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason University; Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University

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International Division (INTL)

Paper ID #49136Collaborating on Capstone Projects with Students from International Institutions– Lessons Learned and Path ForwardDr. Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University Dr. Nathan M. Kathir, P.E.(CO), F.ASCE is a structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in government and private industry. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Colorado and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is currently a professor and the Director of Senior Projects with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Douglas Byrd, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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Paper ID #45738Collaborative Interactions on a Senior Capstone Design Project - Impact ofPLM Tools and StrategiesFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He focuses on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Douglas Byrd, Clemson UniversityDr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Design Cognition and Self-Perception in Design

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Caleb Z. Smith, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames Ph.D., Florida Polytechnic University

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. Her research focuses the impact of motivation on performance and persistence in mechanical engineering, design cognition and neurocognition, and manufacturing training in design courses. Elisabeth is an active member of ASEE, ASME, Tau Beta Pi, and Order of the Engineer. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025EVALUATING SELF-EFFICACY IN INTERDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCESABSTRACTEngineering programs have long recognized the importance of capstone design as a culminatingexperience for students. This course is typically taken toward the end of students' degree plan andallows them to work on an open-ended, real-world project that primarily focuses on innovationwithin

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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Zahra Saghafi, University of Guelph; Julie Vale, University of Guelph; Russell Kirkscey, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo

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qualitative component provided depth and context to the quantitative data.The survey questions and values were developed based on a thorough review of relevantliterature, similar to the approach taken in previous work on this project, including [13], [14].These concepts informed the structure and content of the survey, ensuring alignment with knownchallenges in the field. By addressing gaps identified in prior research, the survey design aimedto capture a nuanced understanding of how values-based learning outcomes are perceived andimplemented in engineering capstone courses.2.2 Data analysisQuantitative data from Likert-scale items [15] were analyzed using descriptive statistics toidentify trends in faculty perceptions of the importance and

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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Kerry Eller, Duke University; Megan Madonna, Duke University

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implementation of a senior capstone course at Duke University, apredominantly white, private university in the southern United States. The course integratesprinciples of human-centered design (HCD), project-based learning (PjBL), and anti-oppressivepedagogy (AOP) to foster students' critical understanding of their roles as engineers addressingglobal and local health challenges. Through community-based projects, the course emphasizesethical responsibility, cultural humility, and sustainable design practices, encouraging students toshift from designing for communities to designing with them. Through student reflections andevaluations, this work in progress model for design shows initial trends towards a shift in thestudents’ perspectives on biomedical

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Design Cognition and Self-Perception in Design

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Simon Li, University of Calgary; Poornima Jayasinghe, University of Calgary

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, the research ofdesign cognition offers observational studies and develops models to describe human-centereddesign processes. Common topics of design cognition include design fixation [1-7], problem-solution co-evolution [8-11], and design metacognition [12].As a capstone course instructor, the results of design cognition are interesting because they canexplain why students think or behave in certain ways in capstone projects. For example, thephenomenon of problem-solution co-evolution tells us that it is common for designers to usetentative design solutions to improve their understanding of design problems. With this idea, wemay not insist on having a “perfect” problem statement from a design team before they can startproposing design

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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trends in the relationship between self-efficacy and course grades”reflected by a gender gap in physics that is not improved by the fourth year of engineeringstudies [8]. These trends have been shown to be consistent across different performance contexts(e.g., a lab setting, test-taking, working on projects, etc.) [9]. However, most research describingtrends in self-efficacy focuses on improving retention early in undergraduate studies (e.g., first-and second-year), and these studies typically assess core courses rather than upper-levelproject-based learning courses, so little is known about the impact of self-efficacy in seniorengineering capstone courses. A comparison of creative self-efficacy, mindset, and studentperceptions reveals that

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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Shamsnaz Virani Bhada, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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support an engineering conceptdevelopment from cradle to grave. For SE students, that full life cycle planning and designhappens in their capstone course. The Systems Engineering Capstone class is usually taught asthe last course for any Master of Systems Engineering program. Within the class, students pursuea team project where they apply systems engineering methods to a specific problem. They thencreate the final deliverable with a systems engineering management plan. While students receivestrong technical training within this experience, ethical and justice-oriented skillsets andmindsets are lacking if not non-existent. For example, decolonization strategies – the ability tocritically examine systems and power differentials through systems

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia; Roger Hilten, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Gustavo Morán-Soto, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango

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Mechanical Engineering. Dr. HIlten is deeply involved in Capstone Design at all levels, from project solicitation to individual student mentoring. Dr. Hilten collaborates with a team of instructors to develop and deliver Capstone course material while gathering data to continually improve the Capstone experience for students, project sponsors, and faculty involved. Administratively, Dr. Hilten works with the Capstone Industry Coordinator to seek out new project sponsors and develop projects to fit the needs of Capstone while also supporting students’ on-the-ground procurement, prototyping, and testing efforts for over 100 Capstone projects. Dr. Hilten acts the Director for the College’s Lab Support Team which manages

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Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

evolving landscape of chemical engineering applications in societyand necessitates a commitment to fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibilitythat prepares graduates for the complexities of modern engineering challenges.3. Course Structure and ImplementationThe Capstone process design course at Northeastern University is a one semester, 4 credit hour,project-based course where teams design a chemical process for a product or system withconsideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,environmental, and economic factors. All projects require applications of chemical engineeringcurriculum such as material and energy balances, kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass and heattransport and using

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Suraya Rahim, University of Pittsburgh

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term partnerships that synergize community vision with Pitt’s core competencies of research and education, Sanchez has built up Pitt Hydroponics in Homewood, founded Constellation Energy Inventor labs for K-12 students, and re-created the Mascaro Center’s Teach the Teacher sustainability program for science educators in the region. As a teacher he designed and created the Sustainability capstone course which has annually partnered with community stakeholders to address sustainability challenges at all scales. Past projects have included evaluating composting stations in Wilkinsburg, studying infrastructure resilience in Homewood, enabling community solar in PA, improving energy efficiency in McCandless Township, and

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Instrumentation in Engineering Projects

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Catherine Johnson, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Rachel L Bauer, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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structured around multiple components: • Weekly Lab Reports and Data Analysis (60%) – Each week, students complete assignments that reinforce their understanding of experimental techniques and data analysis methods. These reports require students to analyze datasets, identify trends, and provide technical analysis, ensuring they develop a strong foundation in interpreting experimental results. • Capstone Design Project (40%) – A major component of the course is the final project, where students apply the concepts learned throughout the semester to design and analyze an experiment. This project simulates real-world research challenges and often results in conference presentations or publications

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

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Leah Rebecca Thomas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenna Yasmin Altaii, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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improvehealth equity in rural Appalachia by catalyzing development of health technologies throughexpanded community engagement with rural healthcare providers in Appalachia. As part of thislarger initiative, we launched a 5-day design sprint before the 2024 Fall semester, aiming toboost the capstone projects' impact through team building, immersion in the Stanford Biodesignprocess, and enhanced customer discovery. Students (n = 4) tackled a problem statement from alocal client with foot drop in the Appalachian region. The design sprint was facilitated by twoBiodesign Fellows (graduate students with Bachelor’s degrees in BME) and two BME facultymembers, guiding students through workshops on social determinants of health (SDOH), userneeds, stakeholder

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ECE-Instructional Tools and Online Resources

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Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

toolbox of many relevant toolsfor working on international development projects. These include low-cost, open-sourcemicrocontrollers (such as the Arduino) and computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi), low-cost communicationsdevices (e.g. Ubiquiti equipment), low-cost solar panels and LED lights, etc. There is an opportunity toengage ECE students in humanitarian engineering-oriented capstone projects that are focused onaddressing the UN Sustainable Development goals in underserved communities around the world.These types of projects are particularly engaging with today’s students who are interested in making adifference in the world and may struggle to see such an impact in traditional electrical engineeringcurricula. The topic of humanitarian engineering may

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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far been completed twice in the same class, CE 3311 (piloted in fall 2023and enhanced in fall 2024) but the ideas behind the activity can be applied in a variety ofdisciplines and courses. The newly updated rubric provides other educators with an adaptableassessment tool, should they wish to do a similar activity. The student-centered, creative aspectof the EME allows for freedom from an instructional perspective as well. For example, amuseum exhibit capstone-style project could require cross-disciplinary efforts with students indisparate fields. For a lower-level major course (or high school courses), intentional scaffolding(e.g., check-ins) for students and more guidelines on exhibit requirements might be necessary.The project was

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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Colleen L. Coulter, Purdue University College of Engineering; Roshan Mani Rao Ram, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Janet M Beagle, Purdue University

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initiative.References[1] M. A. James and G. E. Derrick, "When 'culture trumps strategy': higher education institutional strategic plans and their influence on international student recruitment practice," Higher Education, vol. 79, pp. 569-588, 2020, doi: 10.1007/s10734-019- 00386-6.[2] Ruffalo Noel Levitz, "2023 Graduate Student Recruitment Report," Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, 2023.[3] K. Beck et al., "Manifesto for Agile Software Development," Agilemanifesto.org, 2001. [Online]. Available: https://agilemanifesto.org/. [Accessed: Jan. 15, 2025].[4] D. Greenburg, D. Michalaka, S. Huntington, & T. Miner. "Applying Agile Business Solutions as a Graduate Capstone Project," Journal of Higher Education Theory

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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Wenhai Li, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta; Akin Tatoglu, University of Hartford; Zhou Zhang, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Associate Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department.Sen Zhang, State University of New York, Oneonta Sen Zhang has been teaching Computer Science at SUNY Oneonta since 2004. The recent courses he has been teaching include Python, Artificial Intelligence, Intro to Machine Learning as special topics, Intro to Robotics, Internet Programming, Linux, and Software Design and Development (which typically contains a sizable team term-project as capstone experience). He publishes on data mining algorithms, conducts educational research and values

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Human-Centered Engineering

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

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these challenges. The program integrates a robust “design spine” that spansthe entirety of the undergraduate experience. This spine includes project-based courses thatprogressively develop students’ skills in design thinking, empathy, and technical analysis. Earlycourses, such as introductory design and manufacturing, provide foundational exposure to HCDprinciples, while senior capstone projects emphasize tackling comprehensive, real-world designchallenges. These capstone projects not only demand technical proficiency but also requirestudents to engage deeply with user needs, environmental considerations, and societal impacts.Extracurricular and informal learning environments are another hallmark of the program.Engineering competition teams

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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faculty converged on the final AerospaceEngineering Curriculum informed by benchmarking against peer institutions. It will explore howthe fledgling department will leverage both new aerospace engineering courses and existingmechanical engineering courses for curriculum and faculty optimization. The desired end state isa program that both satisfies ABET Accreditation requirements and maximizes high-qualityinstruction with projects-based, hands-on learning leveraging flight laboratories in thedepartment’s aircraft, a new wind tunnel (under construction), summer internships with DoD andindustry partners, and culminating in a sponsored capstone design project.Key words: Aerospace Engineering, education, curriculum development, program

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

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Liling Huang, George Mason University; Kursten Szabos, George Mason University; Allyson Eastman, Google

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technological demands, thus ensuring thatstudents are better prepared for professional challenges upon graduation. UIC models includeguest lectures, field visits, internships, and industry-sponsored capstone projects, and researchsponsorships [1]. These partnerships are mutually beneficial, providing students with real-worldapplications of theoretical concepts and helping industries recruit and retain skilled engineers infields such as power and renewable energy.This paper builds on this premise by showcasing a successful example of UIC-drivenexperiential learning. At the heart of the 2024 Exploring Renewable Energy EngineeringSummer Camp held at George Mason University was a dynamic partnership between academiaand leading energy companies. Through

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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Isha Galaz Abdullah, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David K Pugalee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David C. Weggel, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David Jacob Thaddeus, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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. Vidergor, "Effects of Innovative Project-Based Learning Model on Students'Knowledge Acquisition, Cognitive Abilities, and Personal Competences," InterdisciplinaryJournal of Problem-Based Learning, vol. 16, no. 1, 2022.[5] X. Yang, "A historical review of collaborative learning and cooperative learning,"TechTrends, vol. 67, no. 4, pp. 718-728, 2023.[6] W. Sarasua, N. Kaye, J. Ogle, M. Benaissa, L. Benson, B. Putman, and A. Pfirman,"Engaging Civil Engineering Students through a 'Capstone-like' Experience in their SophomoreYear," in 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, June 2020.[7] E. C. Todoroff, T. Shealy, J. Milovanovic, A. Godwin, and F. Paige, "Comparing designthinking traits between national samples of civil engineering and architecture

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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Krina Patel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kara Brooke Stark, University of Michigan; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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design requires both technical skills and the ability toincorporate stakeholder perspectives to create innovative and relevant solutions. Stakeholderidentification and engagement are particularly important during the front-end design phases,where problem scoping and user research shape project outcomes. Front-end design refers to theinitial stages of the design process, where designers define problems, gather requirements, andexplore possible solutions, often with significant input from stakeholders to ensure the outcomesare contextually relevant [2].Despite its recognized importance, students often encounter challenges in stakeholderengagement. Common barriers include difficulties setting clear goals for interactions,synthesizing feedback, and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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Matthew Thomas Garnett, Auburn University; Jessica Bowers, Auburn University; Lucila Marcela Carias Duron, Auburn University; Maria Lujan Auad, Auburn University

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1100 compared to students who did not. Specifically, how did exposure tothis activity affect how students approached their design activity in ENGR 1110 compared to thosewho did not engage in this activity? Similarly, we propose a four-year study that assesses howteams approach their senior design capstone projects. Specifically, we want to compare the designsof students who participated in the Human-Centered Design Challenge in ENGR 1100 and thosewho did not.References[1] Faste, R., The Human Challenge in Engineering Design, J. Engng Ed. Vo. 17, Nos. 4 and 5,pp. 327-331, 2001.[2] "What is Career Readiness?", https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/, accessed 10 December 2024.[3] "Criteria for Accrediting

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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Jessica Josephine Adams, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Camden Love, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Charis Armstrong; Devang Atul Patel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Laura Starr, Indiana-Purdue University

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experiences and their intercultural goals. For this particular study students completed afinal reflection at the end of the semester where they reflected on their teamwork experience ofworking on the capstone project and also set their intercultural goals for the upcoming year. Thereflection data provided insights into how they viewed their teamwork experiences and howthose experiences intersected with their development of personal intercultural competence goals.The reflections were analyzed using two distinct rubrics. For assessing teamwork perceptions ofteam effectiveness (TE) we applied a rubric with categories for adaptability, communication,team cohesion. For evaluating team regulation (TR), we used rubric categories for cognitiveregulation

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teaching Engineering Decision and Process

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Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; David Earl James, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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education courses. Most students take the first-year engineering seminar (onesemester) and introduction to surveying. Students begin to take core civil engineering courses intheir second year, as well as a second-year, one-semester engineering seminar. Year threeconsists of required engineering courses, and students complete the remaining required andelective engineering courses in their final year. The capstone course is taken in the final semesterof study.Design-based or design-intensive courses are embedded throughout the curriculum. Students areintroduced to engineering design in the first-year engineering seminar; however, this course isnot specific to civil engineering and does not include a design project. The first required projectis

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

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Wesley A Brashear, Texas A&M University; Sandra B Nite, Texas A&M University; Richard Lawrence, Texas A&M University; Dhruva Chakravorty, Texas A&M University

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dense landscape of topics from which to developcurricular materials. To meet these challenges, we developed an effective approach to teaching Pythonprogramming to secondary students with no prior programming experience in a week-long summer camp.The method we used employs project based learning and highly curated foundational lessons. Thisapproach begins with the identification of an appropriate capstone project that falls within the theme ofthe camp (e.g. coding, cybersecurity, data science) and that can be completed by students with minimalinstruction from camp staff. These projects should also be able to incorporate more advancedprogramming techniques than those that are covered during the camp to keep all students engaged,including those

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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Megann P Hedgecock, Pennsylvania State University; Sally Sue Richmond, Penn State Great Valley

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includes a design project that is a significant part of the curriculum.The first-year students work in teams to complete the project and present their work in a postersession at the end of the semester, attended by industry partners, engineering alumni, graduateengineering students, faculty, and students’ friends and family.The fourth-year MDE students are taking a year-long capstone course where they complete amore complex design project. As part of this capstone course, the instructor assigns MDEstudents to mentor one or two EDSGN 100 teams. The fourth-year students have not receivedany formal mentor training. In both courses, students follow a general engineering designprocess where they identify the problem and customer needs, specify system

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy, University of Cincinnati; Matthew Sleep, University of Cincinnati

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over time. In addition, while scholars and accrediting bodies have worked to defineengineering design, the extent to which these definitions reflect the students’ understanding ofengineering design is less clear. This paper aims to provide insight into student perceptions ofdesign by discussing the results of a survey that asked both first year and capstone undergraduatecivil engineering students to identify the components of several design and engineering designdefinitions that resonated most strongly with their experience and understanding of engineeringas a profession. In addition to sharing the results of this study, we review the literature on waysto expand student understanding of engineering design and provide recommendations, along