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Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

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John Komlos, Villanova University; Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University; Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

their perception of the importance of these technologies to complete thesemester-long design project. Student survey data also summarized their perception of thecontinuity of the semester-long design project (i.e. did the course succeed in merging multiplelearning objectives into one cohesive overarching problem).Course descriptionCEE 2604 is a required three credit sophomore-level course taught in the Fall semester that mettwice a week for a total of four hours per week. One weekly class meeting was for 75 minutesand the second weekly class meeting was for 165 minutes (2 hr 45 min). The objectives of thecourse are as follows: 1. Define the profession of Civil Engineering. 2. Develop fundamental proficiency in mapping using ArcGIS. 3

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Concept Inventories in Mechanics

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Ann Reimers, University of Virginia; Stefen Beeler-Duden, University of Virginia

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Mechanics

Engineering Education, 2020 Modification of a Physics Rotational Kinematics Concept Inventory for use with Engineering Dynamics StudentsBackgroundConcept inventories are valuable tools for understanding the deeply held scientificmisconceptions that can undermine a student’s ability to succeed in their studies [1]. Althoughinventories have been developed specifically for engineering classes [1, 2], a solid grasp ofrelevant physics concepts is also key to success in engineering mechanics classes. As studentsmove from statics onto dynamics, persistent misconceptions in rotational kinematics can becomeserious learning barriers. The use of a rotational kinematics concept inventory at the start of adynamics class can inform

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Kara Danielle Fong, University of California, Berkeley; Shannon Ciston, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, public, research-intensive institution with a strongteaching mission. This project was informed by other efforts across campus, and the outcomesfrom this phase of the project will likewise inform further work in this area. Promoting effectiveteaching that invites all students to enter into a safe space to take intellectual risks can havelasting impacts, as an engineering degree is a gateway into stable employment and meaningfulwork that advances the human condition for us all.IntroductionGraduate student instructors (GSIs) have a substantial impact on the intellectual, professional, andpersonal development of their students. However, many GSIs lack adequate preparation toeffectively teach due to limited training and feedback. 1 First-time GSIs

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Student Motivation, Identity, and Resilience

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Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Elizabeth M. Fisher, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods

motivational attitudes vary across courses.Motivation is widely recognized as one of the most important factors in student success [1, 2, 3].In classes using active learning pedagogies, it is important that students feel motivated andempowered to take charge of the process of knowledge creation and assimilation. Students maystrive toward a variety of goals in an education context. Guided by mastery goals, students aremotivated to build knowledge and master subject matter for its own value, rather than for the sakeof a grade. Students who hold mastery goals are likely to invest heavily in the learning processand seek help when needed. Mastery goal orientation has been positively linked to perceivedvalue of coursework, self-efficacy, and effective

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ET Pedagogy III

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

descriptor of a range of pedagogical approaches and methods. Defined by the founder of theScience Education Specialists program, Professor Carl Wieman, as an “interactive learningstyle” [1], for the purposes of this paper we follow in defining ‘active learning’ as: Active learning: A set of teaching tools, methods, and interactive experiences that promote the active engagement of students with topics during a learning encounter.Active learning has been adopted for use within engineering education for its ability to facilitatestudent learning, shown by both comparative reviews of work in the field such as by Prince [2]and quantitative-methods based studies such as by Freeman et al [3]. It should be noted activelearning can encompass

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2-Year College Division: Collaboration Between Institutions

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Michael Littrell, Tennessee Tech University; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Thomas Singer, Sinclair Community College; Ed Tackett, University of Louisville

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Two-Year College

. Background The far-reaching impact of AM on many industries has been essential to moderninnovation and is continuing to expand [1]. The effects of AM, or 3D Printing as it is commonlyknown, can be seen in a variety of fields ranging from visual art to healthcare. Effectiveeducation programs designed to teach others about AM are vital to the growth and support of thistechnology as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous [2]. Despite its economic importance, manyeducational institutions lack the means to teach this emerging subject. To this end, a coalition ofhigher education institutions partnered under an NSF ATE project grant to teach current andaspiring STEM educators. This program, which ultimately benefits student learners, targetedteachers

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Richard Zhao, Pennsylvania State University; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University; Ethan James Baxter, Pennsylvania State University

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Industrial Engineering

games formanufacturing simulation. First, we create and validate a hands-on activity that engages groups ofstudents in the design and assembly of toy cars. Then, a corresponding multiplayer VR game isdeveloped, which allows for the collaboration of multiple VR users in the same virtualenvironment. With a VR headset and proper infrastructure, a user can participate in a simulationgame from any location. This paper explores whether multiplayer VR simulations could be usedas an alternative to physical simulations.1. BackgroundFor many engineers, familiarity with the different manufacturing processes is critical. However,while engineering students are learning the technical skills and theories in classes, the opportunityto practice these skills is

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Benjamin Finio, Cornell University; Elizabeth M. Fisher, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

students gauge their progress towards course goals, andprompt student questions about common misconceptions.We draw a distinction between an MCLA and a concept inventory (CI). A CI is based on aclearly-articulated set of concepts (often narrowly-defined) or expert modes of thinking in a field[1]. Some notable examples include the Force Concept Inventory [2], the Statics ConceptInventory [3], and the Brief Electricity and Magnetism Assessment [4]. In contrast, an MCLA isbased on a set of learning objectives specific to a particular course. Concept Inventories arefrequently used as pre- and post-tests to measure learning gain. Items in a CI should beunderstandable to someone with no exposure to the relevant coursework so that an incorrectanswer can

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Jacob Randall Vanderpool, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

professionalenvironment impact the evolution and progression of an individual’s professional identity(Cruess et al., 2015).Researchers have examined how students view themselves as participants in various STEMprograms and how various constructs interact to contribute to students’ PID (Capobianco, 2006;Ofori-Boadu, 2018b). The professional identities of students enrolled in specific STEMprograms is constantly evolving as a result of students’ multiple self-identities that interact withacademic and professional environments (Capobianco, 2006). Gee (2001) highlights the fourperspectives of identity to include: (1) nature identity; (2) institution identity; (3) discourseidentity; and (4) affinity-identity. Gee’s model guides investigations on how students

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Liza Brooke Russell, Northeastern University; Cailey Moy Denoncourt, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

are prototypesbut are designed to clearly illustrate a proof of concept.Google Maps DirectionFor the connection between the insole and the walking directions, Bluetooth technology wasutilized in our project. Bluetooth utilizes short wavelength UHF waves in the ISM band in orderto exchange information.1 By incorporating Bluetooth technology, the product can be mobile andpractical.The Google Maps portion of our insole is accomplished using an Android application calledTasker, which allows users to build profiles to perform tasks to personalize and automate theirphones. Tasker also has multiple plugins that expand the capabilities that the user can perform.2We used multiple Tasker plugins called Auto Notification, Bluetooth Serial, and Auto

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 16

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Jacqueline A. Zeiber, New Mexico State University; Tamara Elise Stimatze, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Steven J. Stochaj, New Mexico State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

ofthis paper focuses on aspects of the evaluation measures that remained consistent across all yearsof program information (see Table 1). Given changes within the scales themselves (e.g.,changing Likert values/descriptions, item wording, and number of items), the analyses describedbelow were conducted using standardized z-scores. Difference scores (post score – pre score)were then calculated as a means of analyzing and interpreting the data. It should also be notedthe evaluation measures were designed by members of the NM PREP team based on the aims ofthe program and guided by research regarding methods for assessing those aims.The goal of the survey was two-fold: (1) obtain an understanding of students’ experience in NMPREP and (2) assess

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Engineering Librarian Collaborations in the Library, On Campus, and Beyond

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Cari Kaurloto, University of Southern California

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Engineering Libraries

desire to properly address these challenges in my new work environment, I lookedfor frameworks to help organize thoughts, plans, and goals in order to be solutions oriented andforward thinking. Solution-focused therapy, while primarily applied in the field of psychology,has also been applied to organizational studies and workplace culture as it emphasizes coaching,finding cooperation, feedback, conflict resolution, and situation management [1]. Thisframework provided a method to rank problems, identify factors outside of my or my unit’scontrol, and craft solutions [2]. This model was originally appealing because it provided aframework for discussing these problems with my entire unit; by emphasizing solutions,cooperation, and feedback, the

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 7: Advanced CS courses

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Karla Page Varnell, East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #31064No-Cost Implementation of Network Security Labs Utilizing AWS Educate inan Undergraduate Fundamental Network Security CourseDr. Karla Page Varnell, East Carolina University Assistant Teaching Professor in Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. Dr. Varnell is interested in IT security policy, innovative teaching strategies, and IT leadership. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Running Head: NO COST IMPLEMENTATION OF LABS USING AWS EDUCATE 1 No Cost Implementation of Network Security Labs Using AWS Educate

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Graduate Education Expectations, Preparation, and Pathways

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Maya Denton, University of Texas at Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Chi-Ning Chang, University of Kansas; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), a writingcommunity, and coffee chats (Chang, Patterson, Harmon, Fowler, & Arroyave, 2020). Furtherdetails for all program components are included below in Table 1.Table 1: Program Components of D3EM Program Duration Details Component Internships at U.S. Summer • Not required for all since international National Labs students ineligible • Specific national lab partners include NASA, AFRL, & Southwest Research Lab Mentoring "coffee Bi-weekly during • Coordinated by faculty members, chats

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3

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David Torick, Washington State University; Nandita Biswas, Washington State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

incredibly time-consuming, if notimpossible. Therefore, utilizing a PDM system to provide feedback to students should increasetheir learning and also expose them to a tool used in industry.Bringing new technology into the classroom is always difficult; we all face limited resourcessuch as time and funding. In an attempt to decrease the resource requirements of implementation:our process of implementing a PDM solution in our IEG course will be shared. Particularattention on hardware requirements and selection, PDM setup and installation, training forinstructional staff, and implementation lessons learned will be communicated.1 IntroductionEngineering Graphics is a core course in mechanical engineering programs that is influenced bychanges in computer

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses

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Ziyue Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

, which include over 900students who have completed the course. Students are categorized into four groups by number ofyears of prior programming experience, from less than 1 year to more than 3 years. A one-wayANOVA test is used to determine whether there is any statistically significant difference betweengroups in terms of performance on the following components of the course: programmingassignments, computer-based quizzes, and paper exams. A Bonferroni post-hoc test is thenapplied to determine between which groups such difference exists. Literature has shown thatwomen are less likely than men to enroll in high school programming classes [1] and studentsfrom lower socioeconomical status schools have limited resource to learn programming [2

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Professional Development for Graduate Students

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Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

unique contributions to society and their current and future professions. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Novel Courses for the Professional Development of Graduate Students: Results and ReflectionAbstractThe Paul-Elder model of critical thinking has been adopted as the pedagogical framework fortwo, one-credit graduate courses for engineering (STEM) graduate students at the University ofSouth Carolina. The courses aimed at explicit instruction in development of critical reading andwriting skills. Course 1 is for new graduate students who need to develop an understanding ofthe literature for their research projects. This course focuses on finding, assessing

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 7: Advanced CS courses

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Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Penn State Abington; Omar M. Ashour, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College; Ashkan Negahban, Pennsylvania State University, School of Graduate Professional Studies

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Computers in Education

PBL. The results also provide important insights into the effective design and implementationof I-SBL.Introduction and BackgroundToday, databases are ubiquitous and can be found in virtually any information system. Appropriatedatabase design is critical for businesses as it enables informed decision-making, better monitor-ing of operations, and enhanced service to customers. The increased importance of databases intoday’s business world has made database design one of the core topics in computer science, in-formation science, and information systems programs [1]. Teaching and learning database designis challenging because designing implies a creative thinking process without exact formulas. Bothknowledge and skills are identified as key

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NSF Grantees: Sustainability

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Sarah M. Ryan, Iowa State University; Michelle L. Soupir, Iowa State University; Amy Kaleita, Iowa State University; Sergio Horacio Lence, Iowa State University; Robert Brown, Iowa State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

” for doctoral education [1], which posits that PhD holders (in industry, academia, orelsewhere) act as stewards of their particular disciplines, with their stewardship activitiesdescribed as: Conservation, Generation, and Transformation. Conservation of disciplinaryknowledge is passed to students through coursework and other foundation-laying academicinquiry. Generation takesplace when stewards producenew knowledge thatcontributes to the field.Transformation is thetranslating of expertise to avariety of audiences. We usethe key actions derived frominterviews with PhD holders[2] as guidelines for theTraineeship activities (see Fig.1). In this context, the“discipline” is defined as corecompetencies in data analysis,synthesis, and decision-making

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Kim Bullington, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Rafael Landaeta, Old Dominion University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students, what makesthis project unique is its focus on enabling student success at the junior and senior years. Thisproject provides a portfolio of different activities for the more mature student, e.g. financial aidthrough scholarships, community-based learning opportunities, and academic success strategiesthat enable stronger retention and student completion rates. Project activities are tailored toveterans and adult learners as this group of students is particularly vulnerable given their need tosimultaneously juggle academic, family, and financial obligations. IntroductionA pilot program funded by the National Science Foundation, grant #1742118 [1], S-STEMproject named “A Pathway to Completion for

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New ECE Laboratories

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Junfei Li P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Cara Li; Jae Sok Son, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Weidong Kuang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edgar Gil, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

, and comparative studies. Preliminary results confirmed the effectivenessof the online digital design platform. We have also identified a few pitfalls, such as instructors’initial reluctance in adopting the platform and students’ first perception of the platform as a puresimulation tool. Based on the studies, recommendations are made to identify the best practices inthe utilization of the platform to better serve Electrical and Computer Engineering majors andsecondary school students interested in the general STEM fields.1. IntroductionA typical course in Digital Logic has both lecture and lab components. These two are designed tocomplement each other in such a way that lectures focus on fundamental concepts, theories andprinciples, while labs

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

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Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University

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Mathematics

Series1 0.00% 3.85% 16.13% 8.11% 42.59% Figure 1: Six-Year graduation rate vs starting math course for a cohort in 2009. The titles of the courses listed are MTH 097 Elementary Algebra, MTH 110 Algebra, MTH 122 College Algebra, MTH 123 Trigonometry, MTH 201 Calculus I 6 Year Graduation Rate vs. Starting Math (Older Cohorts) 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% MTH 097 MTH 110 MTH 122 MTH 123 MTH 201 Series1 1.85% 7.85% 23.70% 21.39% 27.46% Figure 2: Six-Year graduation

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Assessment Strategies in Mechanics

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Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University; Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics

negatively affected by the introduction of the SMARTmethod, with both groups earning slightly higher grades than their male, non-underrepresentedpeers. However, female students who also were a member of an underrepresented racial orethnic minority did earn statistically lower grades than their peers. Though from a very smallgroup of students (n = 14), this result demonstrates a need for additional research andinterventions.BackgroundThe SMART pedagogical method was developed at Michigan State University in 2016 [1]. Theacronym SMART stands for Supported Mastery Assessment using Repeated Testing. The goalof the SMART method is to address concerning trends in student understanding and performancein STEM courses, especially those that focus on problem

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

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J. Jill Rogers, University of Arizona; Amy Annette Rogers; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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Pre-College Engineering Education

” and 53% reported that it made them feel more confident intheir decision to major in engineering. Importantly, almost all respondents who did not report a positiveeffect from their dual credit introduction to engineering course felt neutral about the experience.1. IntroductionPre college engineering programs are on the rise. With the addition of an engineering strand in the2014 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), high school students are learning more about the workengineers do. Students learn about engineering methods and principles as they use math and science tosolve real world problems; and all this before they attend college [1]. The NGSS national standards guidethe development of state standards and in turn determine how PreK-12

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy II - Best Teaching Practices

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Elizabeth Rose Pollack, Michigan State University ; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Michele J. Grimm, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

solutions. As discussed in Felder et al., there is not a singularstyle of engineer -- some people in the field enjoy practical, detail-oriented tasks while others prefer morecreative theoretical projects [1]. The engineering methods used vary between individuals due to the diversityof humanity. No two people are the same, because everyone comes from a different background, withdifferent ways of interacting with the world. Engineers cannot be defined as a singular, uniform character,rather they create a spectrum of diversity throughout the field. This diversity enables the field to balance thecreativity and analytical skills which are necessary for successful engineering.In a similar manner, students come from diverse backgrounds. Each student has

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

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Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Jason Howison, The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel

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Mechanical Engineering

between high school and college, often in a career or in the military.The course summaries for the four courses in question are shown below in Figures 1-4.Figure 1. MECH 310 Course DescriptionFigure 2. MECH 311 Course Description © American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 2020 ASEE Annual Conference and ExpositionFigure 3. MECH 340 Course DescriptionFigure 4. MECH 415 Course DescriptionImportantly, the authors all kept the number of homework problems assigned over the entiresemester very nearly the same, regardless of homework frequency. Weekly homeworkassignments would have three or four problems each, while daily homework assignments wouldonly have one. This results in roughly the same

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Best Paper Finalists

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Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew Scheidt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

positively (directionally), but problematically(experiencing anxiety), impacts performance for women in science, mathematics, and STEMoverall. We discuss these findings in relation to the STEM “gender filter” further.IntroductionTest anxiety can be described as "students’ worry and concern over taking exams” [1, pp. 119],and is “assumed to be an indication of the strength of the motive to avoid failure” [2, pp. 975]When given an exam, some students experience a great deal of test anxiety. However, examsremain a primary way by which students are assessed and graded in engineering. A recent studyof five institutions indicated that women, marginalized racial/ethnic students, and first-generationcollege students perform worse in lecture-based STEM

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

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Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

enter with only the basiccourses in statics, materials, and strengths. Suddenly, students must learn in one semester how todesign a complex engineering solution which may involve load determination, componentdesign, power transmission, shafts, gears, bearings, couplers, fatigue, etc. The apt description forsuch a combination is machine and quite often it is known as Machine Design. For the textbook,the instructor utilizes the tenth edition of Shigley’s [1]. With four units, the course model consistsof both lectures and activities. There are three one-hour lectures and one two-hour activity everyweek. While the lectures are traditional in nature, the activity time present a special opportunityto support the course curriculum and enhance the

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New Developments in ECE

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Alan Johnston, Villanova University; Edward Stephen Char Jr.

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #29234Electrical and Computer Engineering CourseDr. Alan Johnston, Villanova University Associate Teaching Professor at Villanova University, and Vice President for Educational Relations, AM- SATProf. Edward Stephen Char Jr. BS EE Villanova University 1996 MS EE Villanova University 1998 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The CubeSat Mini Project: Experiences with an Introductory Freshman Electrical and Computer Engineering CourseI. IntroductionCubeSats are a type of nanosatellites that have become very popular in recent years ineducational settings [1

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Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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David Clippinger, Pennsylvania State University; Steven Y. Nozaki, Pennsylvania State University; Kathleen Jernquist, United States Coast Guard Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

effective in the delivery of theirinstruction. Extensions which propose the investigation of engineering writing style among non-academic practitioners and students are included.Introduction:The importance for engineering, engineering technology, and science majors was discussed in an earlierwork [1], and will be reviewed very briefly here for convenience and completeness.Arguably the most important governing document for technical program curricula, ABET’s accreditationcriteria regard effective communication and awareness of audience to be essential disciplinaryknowledge, as reflected in the outcomes for applied science, engineering technology, and engineeringprograms:· an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences [2