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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Jessica Sperling, Duke University; Megan Gray, Duke University; Medha Gupta, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology; Amy Arnold, Duke University; Kelly Perri, Duke University

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at a job site. Further, these jobs take place during thesummer, and involves full-time, paid work with a variety of companies. Internships andcooperative opportunities (although the latter are not discussed in this paper) have long beenlauded as a meaningful practice for increasing student retention in computer science andengineering [14]. In fact, some research has found that a single internship experience cansometimes mean the difference between taking a job after graduation or choosing another field[15]. Generally, these experiences are representative of what a student might be doing in thefield as they learn the various tools, practices, and workflows of industry. Beyond hands-onpractice in the field, in a 2013 study, Samuelson and

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Student Learning Assessment Methods

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Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Richard Zhao, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Morgan Scott Janney, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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is a Psychology graduate student at Penn State Behrend. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Assessment of Metacognitive Skills in Design and ManufacturingAbstractMetacognition is the understanding of your own knowledge including what knowledge you do nothave and what knowledge you do have. This includes knowledge of strategies and regulation ofone’s own cognition. Studying metacognition is important because higher-order thinking iscommonly used, and problem-solving skills are positively correlated with metacognition. Apositive previous disposition to metacognition can improve problem-solving skills. Metacognitionis a key skill in design and manufacturing, as teams of engineers must solve

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First-year Programs: Teams and Teamwork

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Emma Tevaarwerk DeCosta, Northwestern University; Kathleen Carmichael, Northwestern University; Lisa M. Davidson, Northwestern University; Ordel Brown, Northwestern University; Elise Gruneisen, Northwestern University

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First-Year Programs

, ethnicity, gender, first-generation status, national origin). Informed by the context surrounding our inquiry, this wouldhave allowed us to observe any differences in pre-college knowledge and experience, learningoutcome achievement, and role rotations. Going forward, researchers hope to increase thesurvey response rates to more closely examine the role of minoritized identities in students’experiences across control and experimental sections.References[1] J. Peters, “Designing Inclusion into engineering education: A fresh, practical look at how diversity impacts on engineering and strategies for change,” Royal Academy of Engineering, London, UK. July 2018.[2] C. Leicht-scholten, A. Weheliye, and A. Wolffram, “Institutionalization

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Research in Faculty Development

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Sarah E Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Faculty Development Division

engineering postdoctoral appointments influence postdoctoral scholars’ view of the professoriate? 2. How does the view of the professoriate influence postdoctoral scholars’ career decision-making process?Literature ReviewA postdoctoral appointment is evolving into an important stepping stone to entering theengineering professoriate because it affords doctoral graduates with advanced preparation toassume the research, teaching, and service responsibilities of a tenure-track faculty member(Andalib et al., 2018; Main & Wang, 2019). Research has demonstrated that postdoctoralappointments are exceptionally advantageous for URMs and women, as their enhanced trainingleads them to be more competitive in the professoriate job

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Dana Corrina Dimitriu, University of Texas at San Antonio

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Engineering Design Graphics

Paper ID #28748A Simple Method Allowing Students to Improve Their 3-D VisualizationSkillsDr. Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program. He has been involved with several engineering societies and became a member of the Two-year College Division of ASEE in 2002. His research interests are in engineering graphics, 3-D Visualization, fuel cells, plastics, and engineering education. He

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Brent L. Donham, Texas A&M University-Commerce

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member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the SAFE Association. Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in 1983, Dr. Nelson worked as a design engineer in industry and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston and Texas A&M University at Galveston. In industry he was primarily involved in design of floating and fixed structures for the offshore petroleum industry. After receiving his Ph.D., Dr. Nelson joined the civil engineering faculty at Texas A&M University. He joined the civil engineering faculty at Clemson University in 1989 as Program Director and founder of the Clemson University Graduate Engineering Programs at The Citadel and became Chair of Civil Engineering in 1998. In

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Teaching Interventions in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 22nd

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Jessica Dare Kaufman, Endicott College

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participated in lab andcomputational CURE (Both) and students who only in computational CURE (Computational).A Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test was used to compare the Likert scale results from each surveyquestion by CURE group. None of the results were significantly different with the following p-values: Relevance (0.2085), Scientific Practice (0.5708), Collaboration (0.5611), Iteration(0.7405), Discovery (0.7909), and Feel Prepared for own Research Projects (0.9601). Thispreliminary result supports the hypothesis that there would be no significant difference betweenthe groups. Further study of the impact of this computational CURE is needed to examine therole of project design, student major, year of study, and other confounding factors.References[1] C

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

day.One major goal of the mechanical engineering program is to identify best practices throughassessment of the courses and program. Another goal of the faculty is to ensure the studentshave a positive experience in each course. STEM disciplines are traditionally taught bydisseminating information and content, making them particularly fit for lecture [5], but in thecase of this course, the instructors wanted to gage the students’ opinions regarding the evolvingopen-ended lab approach and evaluate how it impacted their learning. To assess these goals,students complete course evaluations after every semester, which assess for trends andopportunities to improve the course. These surveys include an institution-level survey to revealstudent

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ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum I

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Bruce Oestreich, Rowan University; Ted Howell, Rowan University; Jennifer Tole, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

deliverables:(1) a “research sequence” consisting of a rhetorical analysis, an annotated bibliography, and aliterature review, (2) a humanities assignment in which students explore the impact oftechnology on societal needs, and (3) laboratory and design reports stemming from the projects.In many cases, there are two grades associated with a design project- one for the report and onefor the “technical merit” of the design itself. For example, when a project on wind turbine design[6] was introduced into the course, 20% of the course grade was based upon how muchelectricity a student team’s turbine generated, and another 20% was based upon the final designreport associated with the project. (The other 60% was primarily based upon other major

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First-Year Programs: Metacognition, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation #1

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Pil Kang, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Chen Qiu, University of New Mexico; Jordan Orion James, University of New Mexico

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been recognized as a Graduate Studies student spotlight recipient and teaching scholar. Jordan studies learning in authentic, real-world conditions utilizing Design-Based Research methodologies to investigate design learning and social engineering, in which he studies urban planners who design real-world interventions for commu- nities and students who use design to learn. A member of the Grand Portage Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Jordan obtained both his Masters of Community & Regional Planning and Bachelor of Media Arts from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where he lives with his wife and three daughters. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A

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NSF Grantees: Design

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Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida; Sean Eddington, Kansas State University; Danielle Corple, Wheaton College; Memoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

with a design thinking approach, we involved key stakeholders from eachdepartment including students, faculty, staff, and administrators, in the research and design processto co-create solutions that addressed our three interrelated objectives in their specific department.The research study was guided by the following questions: RQ1. How might we make engineering more inclusive? RQ2. How might we better prepare engineering graduates for practice? RQ3. How might we use design thinking to address complex issues in engineering education?In this paper, we provide an overview of the multi-year project and discuss emerging findingsand key outcomes from across all phases of the project. Specifically, we will showcase how theresearch has

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Evidence-based Practices in Faculty Development

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Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson; James A. Middleton, Arizona State University; Claire Fletcher Honeycutt, Arizona State University; Ke Liu, Arizona State University

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Sciences Education as a postdoctoral scholar.Dr. Claire Fletcher Honeycutt, Arizona State UniversityKe Liu, Arizona State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Analyzing Student Achievement to Measure the Effectiveness of Professional Development for Active Learning Strategies in the Engineering ClassroomAbstractThis Evidence-Based Practice Paper examines how integration of active learning affects studentachievement. There is a significant body of research that has illustrated the positive impact ofactive learning on student achievement and engagement, and this paper delves into the process ofhow student achievement can indicate the success of active learning as a best practice

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

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Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Fitratullah Khan, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Yessica Rodriguez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Yessenia Rodriguez, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Computers in Education

graduate students, and how the students gained valuable knowledge and problem-solving skills in certain STEM fields. 5. The mentorship provided by the CS faculty to the instructors and the students through scheduled visits and an agile approach for the software projects assigned. 6. The development of soft skills to complement technical onesBy presenting our study, we hope that other institutions who are considering summer camps canbenefit from our experience by adopting best practices while avoiding pitfall.KeywordsSTEM Fields, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and Mobile Computing, High School SummerCamps,Introduction & Motivation:There is a national consensus that STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math

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NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 2

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Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Lindy Hamilton Mayled, Arizona State University; Robert J. Culbertson, Arizona State University; Kara L. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University; Kristi Glassmeyer, Arizona State University

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the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include faculty development and evaluating con- ceptual knowledge and strategies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge and change for mate- rials science and chemistry classes. He is currently conducting research in two areas. One is studying how strategies of engagement and feedback and internet tool use affect conceptual change and impact on students’ attitude, achievement, and

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Design Teams 2

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Laura J. Hirshfield, University of Michigan; James A. Coller, University of Michigan; Emily A. Madden, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

. James A. Coller, University of Michigan James Coller is an engineering PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan focusing on the development of a novel multi-layer network approach to understanding design complexity in unmanned maritime vehi- cles. James also completed his BSE and MSE in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 2017 and 2018 respectively and a MS in Robotics in 2019 at Michigan. He spent three years during his undergrad- uate education as an Instructional Assistant for a first year design-build-test-communicate engineering course. His research interests include autonomous robotics for both land and marine environments, ship design for the U.S. Navy, and improving equity and inclusion in

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Teaching Assistants, Supplemental Instruction, and Classroom Support

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Barukh Ben Rohde, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

. (1979). Learning-through-teaching: Knowledge changes inundergraduate teaching assistants. Teaching of Psychology, 6(1), 30-32.[14] Odom, S. F., Ho, S. P., & Moore, L. L. (2014). The Undergraduate Leadership Teaching Assistant (ULTA): AHigh-Impact Practice for Undergraduates Studying Leadership. Journal of Leadership Education, 13(2).[15] Schalk, K. A., McGinnis, J. R., Harring, J. R., Hendrickson, A., & Smith, A. C. (2009). The undergraduateteaching assistant experience offers opportunities similar to the undergraduate research experience. Journal ofMicrobiology & Biology Education: JMBE, 10(1), 32.[16] Fingerson, L., & Culley, A. B. (2001). Collaborators in teaching and learning: Undergraduate teachingassistants in the

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Data-informed Approaches to Understanding Student Experiences and Outcomes

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John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jenna Michelle Landy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Scheidt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julianna Ge, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Camaryn Elizabeth Chambers, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christina Grigorian; Michelle Kerfs, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division Best Paper Award and the 2018 Benjamin J. Dasher Best Paper Award for the

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Cognitive Skills Development

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Hannah Smith, Queen's University; Brian M. Frank, Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

overviewThe Essential Adult Skills Initiative (EASI) was a large-scale research project undertaken by theHigher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) and 20 postsecondary partners in 2017-2018. EASI was designed to measure the numeracy, literacy, and problem-solving skills ofincoming and graduating college and university students in Ontario.The central research goals of the larger project were: a) to determine the suitability of theEducation and Skills Online (ESO) assessment to measure post-secondary students’ literacy,numeracy, and problem-solving; b) to determine observable differences between incoming andgraduating students’ skillsets, and; c) to identify practical implications of implementing such aproject in post-secondary

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K-12 and Bridge Experiences in Engineering Education

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Sabina Anne Schill, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where students learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in en- gineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and

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

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Kelly Giles, James Madison University Libraries; Elizabeth Price, James Madison University Libraries

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Engineering Libraries

librarians looking toform cross-disciplinary partnerships.While engineering and business students have different information needs, topics such as patents,manufacturing standards, and industry research are relevant to both areas. Collaboration betweenthe librarians serving these programs is important to best support users. Yet at large universities,these librarians might be working on different teams and even in different buildings. Such wasthe case at one university, where the engineering librarian and the business librarian, and theirrespective collections, were for many years based in libraries on opposite sides of campus.In 2016, a newly hired business librarian was placed in an office in the campus STEM libraryand the engineering librarian was

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Understanding Student Behavior and Experiences

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Nancy Nelson, University of Calgary; Robert William Brennan, University of Calgary

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Educational Research and Methods

do assigned work. These studentsprioritize studying but are inefficient because they have done few, if any, of the assignments andhave minimal or poor notes from class. The reasons students choose less than optimal learningstrategies were not explored in this study, but cognitive overload, where the capacity of workingmemory is exceeded, may be a factor in whether or not they are able to be effective learners [20].Efforts to reduce cognitive load, such as presenting new concepts in smaller chunks, andmodeling, scaffolding and providing myriad opportunities for practice, may remove some ofthese challenges.The literature shows that students want to be successful in their studies [13] but do not alwaysapply the best practices even when

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 9

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Wendi M. Kappers, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Martha Nanette Harrell, Arkansas Tech University

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, Karanjaindicated, was a possible issue with the development of information security best practices. If theCOO fails to understand or is not aware of security issues, the proper resources may not beallocated to the security of the information assets. CIO reporting is also a concern. By ensuringthe CIO reports to the CEO, the CEO is more likely to be provided a clear picture of thealignment of the technical and business aspects of the organization but miss security concerns.As mentioned, CEOs are concerned with the overall success of the organization and must rely onthe other C-Suite staff for input to assist with organization decisions. Conflict, then,can occurwhen security governance and corporate governance do not align. As continued adoption of

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Teaching Assistants, Supplemental Instruction, and Classroom Support

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David John Orser, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kyle Dukart, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Changhyun Choi, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Frances Wood, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Professionalization of Academic Advising: A Structured Literature Review,” NACADA Journal, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 89–100, Jul. 2019.[15] X. Zhang, C. Gossett, J. Simpson, and R. Davis, “Advising Students for Success in Higher Education: An All-Out Effort:,” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, Jan. 2017.[16] J. M. Allen and C. L. Smith, “Importance of, Responsibility for, and Satisfaction With Academic Advising: A Faculty Perspective,” Journal of College Student Development, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 397–411, 2008.[17] T. Montag, J. Campo, J. Weissman, A. Walmsley, and A. Snell, “In Their Own Words: Best Practices for Advising Millennial Students about Majors,” NACADA Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 26–35, Sep. 2012.[18

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Student Division Technical Session 1

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Renee M. Desing, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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best answer their research question, hypothesis, orpurpose of the study [1]. A mixed methods research methodology that a researcher may select isQ methodology. Q methodology is a social science research methodology focused onsystematically studying subjectivity utilizing both qualitative and quantitative researchtechniques [2]–[6]. While Q methodology has had limited use in engineering education research,it has been used in studies regarding the career paths of engineering education doctoral graduates[7], competencies for nanotechnology [8] and IT [9], curriculum design for information systems[10], construction engineering technology program assessment [11], and undergraduateengineering students’ out-of-class activities [12]. However, Q

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Postgraduate Pathways and Experiences

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Jacqueline Rohde, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jared France, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brianna Benedict, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division Best Paper Award and the 2018 Benjamin J. Dasher Best Paper Award

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Student Approaches to Problem Solving

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Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder; Mary Rola, University at Buffalo; Hoda Koushyar

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elementary school engineering teachers.Dr. Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder Aaron W. Johnson is an Instructor in Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Col- orado Boulder. He teaches courses in structures and vehicle design, and his research focuses on how mathematical models are taught in undergraduate engineering science courses and how these models are used in analysis and design. Before CU he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michi- gan and the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He received his Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in aerospace

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Postgraduate Pathways and Experiences

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Elif Miskioğlu , Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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and epidemiology, providing crucial exposure to the broader context of engineering problems and their subsequent solutions. These diverse experiences and a growing passion for improving engineering edu- cation prompted Dr. Miskio˘glu to change her career path and become a scholar of engineering education. As an educator, she is committed to challenging her students to uncover new perspectives and dig deeper into the context of the societal problems engineering is intended to solve. As a scholar, she seeks to not only contribute original theoretical research to the field, but work to bridge the theory-to-practice gap in engineering education by serving as an ambassador for empirically driven, and often novel

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Student Motivation, Identity, and Resilience

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Saira Anwar, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Butt is a doctoral student at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. He is currently working as a research assistant on the CourseMIRROR project funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). He is interested in designing educational tools and exploring their impact on enhancing students’ learning experiences. Before Purdue University, Ahmed has worked as a lecturer for two years at the University of Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, he has been associated with the software industry in various capacities, from developer to consultant. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Perceived Motivational Constructs and Engineering Students' Academic

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Alternatives to Traditional Assessment

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Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Richard T. Mangum, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology

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different types of engineering courses. Rather than evolving fromlearning theory or research, current grading practices have primarily arisen from canonicalpractices created three centuries ago, originally created to rank students against each other. Suchranking or competition derived practices are out of alignment with modern outcomes-basedengineering assessment practices. Specifications grading, an alternative, is a framework forassessment grounded in learning theory as well as student agency. The cornerstone ofspecifications grading is treating each assignment as a pass/fail marker of mastery using clearlydefined and transparent criteria. With limited examples in engineering, this paper provides aclear introduction to specifications grading for

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Approaches to Curriculum and Policy

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Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rebecca Segal, Virginia Commonwealth University ; Alen Docef, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Commonwealth University Dr. Rebecca Segal is an Associate Professor where she pursues research in the area of mathematical bi- ology and is the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Rebecca Segal received her A.B. in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from North Carolina State Univer- sity. She completed a research post-doc at CIIT Centers for Health Research in Research Triangle Park, NC. She then was a Teaching Fellow at University of Bristol, England. Since 2006, Dr. Segal has been a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth