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Innovation In Teaching - I

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Heather Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Conference Submission

Paper ID #35899Using a Pok´emon Go Style Game in Introductory Computer Science CoursesHeather Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Professor Heather Marriott has been teaching at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for over 10 years. She teaches computer programming courses using the languages Python, MATLAB, C, and C++. Before coming to Embry-Riddle, Heather worked for ten years as a software engineer at Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus OH. She earned her masters degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, where she specialized in artificial intelligence. In her spare time

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Supporting Transfer Pathways

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Kathryn Mary Rupe, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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Conference Submission

material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grantnumbers DUE #1834425, 1834417 and 2022412. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe NSF.References[1] N. Johnson-Glauch and G. L. Herman, "Engineering representations guide student problem-solving in statics," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 108, pp. 220-246, 2019.[2] T. Litzinger, P. Meter, C. M. Firetto, L. J. Passmore, C. B. Masters, S. R. Turns, G. L. Gray, F. Costanzo and a. S. E. Zappe, "A Cognitive Study of Problem Solving in Statics," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 99, pp. 337-353, 2010.[3] R. A. Streveler, T. A. Litzinger, R. L

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Curriculum Development 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

, and knowledge management. Dr. Alsayyed has a Ph.D. in Industrial engineering, three Masters: (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management). Dr. Al- sayyed is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) since 1997. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference New Approach for Engineering Education Basel Alsayyed School of Engineering + Technology, Western Carolina UniversityAbstractAs the google era is taking over many aspects of our life, the author believes that education isaffected most. Traditional engineering

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ERM: Systematic Reviews!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Perez, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

literature review. Academic environmentsthat encourage learning, mastery, and continuous improvement rather than inherent ability canpromote performance and persistence. Scholarship has argued that students could achieve masteryof the course material when the time available to master concepts and the quality of instructionwas made appropriate to each learner. Increasing time to demonstrate mastery involves a coursestructure that allows for repeated attempts on learning assessments (i.e., homework, quizzes,projects, exams). Students are not penalized for failed attempts but are rewarded for achievingeventual mastery. The mastery learning approach recognizes that mastery is not always achievedon first attempts and learning from mistakes and persisting

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel; Elizabeth Logsdon, The Johns Hopkins University; Amadea Smith, The Johns Hopkins University

Psychiatry, 17(2), 89–100. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/ j.1469-7610.1976.tb00381.xYelland, N., & Masters, J. (2007). Rethinking scaffolding in the information age. Computers & Education, 48(3), 362–382. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.COMPEDU.2005.01.010

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Faculty Development Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saralyn McKinnon-Crowley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sara Schley

on the interview andobservations of this participant, this role situates a good teacher as one who is supportive ofindividual learning, understands its challenges, and provides pedagogical supports to help thestudent master the material. Other participants reported that a good teacher was someone who “inspired curiosity,” asone reported, helping students develop into self-motivated, self-directed independent learners.They wanted students to be excited about learning, and they wanted them to take that energywith them into future classes and their careers. Within this conception of teaching, practicesincluded “focusing on helping students learn” and “creating a learning experience,” to utilize thephrasing of one participant

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobin Walton, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE); Stephen Knisley, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Jared Webb, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE); Arvind Chandrasekaran, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

for work)Mothers Highest Level of Education High School or GED 15.3% Some College 11.9% Associates Degree 8.5% Bachelors Degree 26.6% Masters Degree 26.6% Doctoral Degree 6.8%Year in School Freshman 30.2% Sophomore 42.9% Junior 19.0% Senior 4.8% Graduate/Other

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Huff, Harding University; Amy Brooks, Oregon State University

: 10.1002/jee.20374.[9] K. Charmaz, Constructing Grounded Theory. Sage, 2014.[10] K. C. McLean and M. Syed, “Personal, master, and alternative narratives: An integrative framework for understanding identity development in context,” Human Development, vol. 58, no. 6, pp. 318-349, 2015, doi: 10.1159/000445817[11] P. Gilbert, “Evolution, social roles, and the differences in shame and guilt,” Social Research: An International Quarterly, vol. 70, no. 4, pp. 1205-1230, 2003.[12] T. J. Scheff, “Shame in self and society,” Symbolic Interaction, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 239- 262, 2003, doi: 10.1525/si.2003.26.2.239[13] H. B. Lewis, Shame and Guilt in Neurosis. International Universities Press, 1971.[14] B. Brown, “Shame

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

www.slayte.com Developing Deliberate Practice for Learning Engineering Dynamics by Analyzing Students’ Mental ModelsAbstractPractice plays a critical role in learning engineering dynamics. Typical practice in a dynamicscourse involves solving textbook problems. These problems can impose great cognitive load onunderprepared students because they have not mastered constituent knowledge and skills requiredfor solving whole problems. For these students, learning can be improved by being engaged indeliberate practice. Deliberate practice refers to a type of practice aimed at improving specificconstituent knowledge or skills. Compared to solving whole problems requiring the simultaneoususe of multiple constituent skills

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade Goodridge, Utah State University; Assad Iqbal, Utah State University

in working collaboratively with several universities in Asia, the World Bank Institute, and USAID to design and conduct workshops promoting active-learning and life-long learning that is sustainable and scalable. Dr. Lawanto’s research interests include cognition, learning, and instruction, and online learning.Wade H Goodridge (Associate Professor)Assad Iqbal (Graduate Research Assistant) Assad Iqbal is a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant and doctoral candidate in Engineering Education Department (EED) at the College of Engineering, Utah State University USA. He is a Computer Information System Engineer and a Master in Engineering Management with almost 14 years of teaching experience in undergraduate engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Tom Withee; Harvey Henson, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

task while keeping morale high, interweave the technical skills with the leadership softskills, or set roles for this ongoing project.” Student D (female, PSL Scholar)“It is hard to summarize the LDP impact on my education and research, because it has influencedevery area of my life.” Student D (female, PSL Scholar)“I’m a servant leader in my research department as a GA, and I’m an assistant scout masterteaching leadership development to girls in Scouts BSA.” Student D (female, PSL Scholar)“I was able to complete my thesis project and defense in a year because I was able to come upwith a regimented approach to my goals for my STEM Masters work. I met four mentors whilein LDP, each contributed towards my success in the STEM Master’s degree. I

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Biomedical Engineering Division: Best of Works in Progress

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan Ranger, Babcock & Wilcox Company; Avneet Hira, Boston College; Brian Smith, Babcock & Wilcox Company; Xiang Zhang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Brian Anthony, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Program, Associate Director of MIT.nano, Co-director of the Medical Device Realization Center, and Principal Research Engineer and Director of the Device Realization Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and B.S. in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Work in Progress: Cost-effective Table-top Ultrasound Systems as Platform for Biomedical Engineering EducationAbstractUltrasound is a relatively low-cost and safe imaging modality, and is widely used in variousapplications in healthcare. The principles associated with ultrasound imaging

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Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claes Fredriksson; Boel Ekergard

response frequency was very high. Twogroups were consulted, one undergraduate, n=15 (relatively homogenous in age andethnicity) with campus students taught in Swedish, and one graduate, n=24, from a morediverse (nationality) one-year Master program mixed online (58%) and Campus (42%)students and taught in English. The survey questions were given both at the start of the coursemodule, with required preparation before the computer lab, as well as with the lab assignmentto hand in after the lab. The questions are shown in Table 1, below.Table 1. The survey questions rated by students, ranging from 1 (not much) to 5 (very much). A How interesting do you find materials science and engineering? B How would you rate your knowledge about engineering

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WIED: Partnering with and Supporting the WIED Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology

Paper ID #37764Retaining Diverse Groups in STEMMelanie Villatoro (Associate professor) Melanie Villatoro is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology at City Tech. Prof. Villatoro holds a Bachelors of Engineering degree from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, and a Masters of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Columbia University. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York. Prof. Villatoro is passionate about student retention and performance, as well as STEM Outreach in K-12

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CIT Division Technical Session #5

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Syeda Fizza Ali, Texas A&M University

, she was the recipient of the "President of Pakistan Merit and Talent Scholarship" for her undergraduate studies.Kwansun Cho (Lecturer) Kwansun Cho is an Instructional Assistant Professor of the Department of Engineering Education, in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. She has been teaching introductory computer programming courses for engineers. She holds two Masters’ degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida and Yonsei University, specializing in speech signal processing. Her educational research interests include improved flipped classroom teaching/learning for students, and computer- or web-assisted personalized learning.Syeda Fizza Ali Syeda Fizza Ali is a

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Miller, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Steven Higbee, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Paper ID #37807Work in Progress: A Clinical Immersion Program to TrainBiomedical Engineers to Identify Unmet Health Needs inUrban ClinicsSharon Miller (Clinical Associate Professor) Dr. Sharon Miller is a Clinical Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Dr. Miller received a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Science and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. She currently serves the IUPUI BME Department as Associate Chair and Director of the Undergraduate

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest; Jasmine Mogadam, University of Cincinnati

stress can lower workefficiency and prolonged stress among students can cause health-related problems and have amajor negative impact on students’ well-being and productivity [5 - 6].Academic stressors also include the students’ perception of the extensive knowledge base requiredto solve problems with a sense of inadequate time to develop solutions [7]. Many researchers havedocumented that students report experiencing academic stress at predictable times each semesterwith the greatest sources of stress resulting from taking and studying for exams and a large amountof content to master in a small amount of time [3] [8]. If we could detect these academic stressorsand detect them in time, students might perform better [9]. Further, identifying high

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Brenda Brand, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Xiao Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paper ID #38310Professional Socialization to Enhance Research and FacultyReadinessJeremy V Ernst (Professor) Dr. Jeremy Ernst is Professor and Associate Chancellor for Research at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus. Jeremy has doctoral and masters degrees in Engineering and Technology Education from North Carolina State University in Raleigh as well as a bachelors in Technology and Human Resource Development from Clemson University. Jeremy’s research focuses on students identified as at-risk of dropout or non-matriculation in STEM majors. His efforts center on curriculum research and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Adam Carberry, Arizona State University; Kaela Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Sanjeev Kavale, Arizona State University; Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Caitlyn Aaron; Madeline Roth, Bucknell University

-levels from novice to expert. Intuition is explicitly stated necessary as acharacteristic to becoming an expert. Chi’s model [5], adapted from Hoffman [11], instead offersa proficiency scale from naïve to master with expert as the sixth of seven stages. Only those whoreach mastery can rely on their intuition. These models describe the importance of intuition indeveloping expertise, but do not define or suggest how intuition is developed.Intuition is observed to be complex and discipline-specific in how it is used to make judgementsand decisions. For example, the field of nursing characterizes expert nurses as having an“intuitive grasp” of situations or a holistic view that allows them to accurately assess andrespond to a situation [12], while

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Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 7: Library Collaboration

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Wiley, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

the universitylibraries of Pakistan. Collection Building 35(1):22-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/CB-07-2015-0012.[2]. Fuchs, B. E., Thomsen, C. M., Bias, R. G., & Davis, D. G. (2006). Behavioral citationanalysis: Toward collection enhancement for users. College & Research Libraries, 67(4), 304–324. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.67.4.304[3]. Henry, E., Longstaff, R., & Van Kampen, D. (2008). Collection analysis outcomes in anacademic library. Collection Building, 27(3), 113–117[4]. Agee, J. (2005). Collection evaluation: A foundation for collection development.Collection Building, 24(3), 92–95. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604950810886022[5]. Becker, D. A., & Chiware, E. R. (2015). Citation analysis of masters’ theses and

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Ackerman, York College of Pennsylvania; Kelly Arcieri, York College of Pennsylvania

internship. Kelly has helped 167 students to find nearly 200 co-ops or internships. With over 30 years of experience in education, Kelly previously worked in Advancement at York Country Day School, Franklin & Marshall College, and Allegheny College, where she developed working relationships with many industry partners. She has continued to build connections with hundreds of industry partners to benefit York College students. Kelly has a BA in English from Allegheny College, and recently earned a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership & Management from York College of Pennsylvania. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by

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Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Donald U Ekong P.E., Mercer University; Stephen Hill, Mercer University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

General trackis primarily for students from all backgrounds.CurriculumThe Master of Science in Cybersecurity program requires thirty credit hours of graduate work.Graduate courses in the School of Engineering are courses at 500 and 600 levels. 500-levelcourses may be co-located with senior-level (4xx) undergraduate courses, with extra work doneby graduate students in those courses. A minimum of eighteen of the thirty credit hours must becompleted in the Cybersecurity discipline. Out of these eighteen credit hours in the discipline, aminimum of twelve credit hours must be at the 600 level. The program also requires that aminimum of eighteen of the thirty credit hours must be completed at the 600 level. The programhas a thesis option which requires

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Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

balance at an APR of 6% for 15 years. (a) How much money does Uncle Mort need on the closing day [including the down pay- ment, origination fee, processing fee, underwriting fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, survey, and title fee]? For part a, assume reasonable values for the closing cost items listed above. (b) Determine the total amount of money Uncle Mort pays each month to the bank (which includes principals, interest, property tax, property insurance). For part b, assume reason- able values for the property taxes and homeowner’s insurance premium. (c) Uncle Mort plans to apply for a home equity loan for renovating the master bathroom and kitchen. How much equity will he have in December

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DEI and Other

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

module also did well onthe problems in the exam.Figure 4: Correlation between the Spatial Visualization Module in SolidProfessor andstudent performance in Exam 1 (Sample size: 20 students)Concluding Remarks and Future PlansThe author presents the integration of SolidProfessor in an Engineering Graphics Course.SolidProfessor is an on-demand subscription service used primarily for training in CAD softwareand skills. Preliminary student responses show that they did benefit from SolidProfessor as usedin the course. Students are able to learn and master concepts at a quicker pace usingSolidProfessor. Future assessments including student surveys and relative student performanceare needed to evaluate the effectiveness of SolidProfessor in the

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S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New

Collection

14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Alex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Full Papers

Paper ID #40613Full Paper: An Immersive Approach for First-Year Engineering StudentsAlex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University Alex Campbell, P.E. is a licensed Professional Engineer and an Assistant Professor of Architectural En- gineering at Oklahoma State University. Alex practiced as a structural engineer before transitioning to teach at his Alma Mater where he received his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE) and Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MS) degrees. In practice Alex specialized in structural steel connection design and brings his experience into the classroom teaching Statics, Steel I, Steel

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Mechanical Engineering: Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maeve Bakic, Boise State University; Devshikha Bose, Boise State University

Paper ID #37168Work-in-Progress: Mobile Assisted Gains through InnovativeCurriculum for Students in the Thermal-Fluids ScienceCourseMaeve Bakic BSU Masters studentKrishna Pakala (Assistant Professor) Krishna Pakala, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho). He was the Director for the Industrial Assessment Center at Boise State University. He served as the Faculty in Residence for the Engineering and Innovation Living Learning Community (2014 - 2021). He was the inaugural Faculty Associate for Mobile Learning and as the

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Computers in Education 8 - Video Technology

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #37417Work-in-Progress: Relationship of Students' ClassPreparation and Learning in a Flipped ComputerProgramming CourseKwansun Cho (Lecturer) Kwansun Cho is an Instructional Assistant Professor of the Department of Engineering Education, in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. She has been teaching introductory computer programming courses for engineers. She holds two Masters’ degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida and Yonsei University, specializing in speech signal processing. Her educational research interests include improved flipped classroom teaching

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Kwak, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

long-term free land lease. During his tenure in the private sector, he focused on technology-based green and sustainable work including the New Housing New York Legacy Project. Eugene’s entry for the Intersection: Grand Concourse 100 and Reinventing Grand Army Plaza Competition was selected as one of the top 30 proposals to be included in a public exhibition. He is currently serving as a member of the American Farmland Trust New York Advisory Council. He has taught architectural design, urban design seminars, and various workshops at Parsons The New School, Pratt Institute, and New York Institute of Technology. Eugene received a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Science Degree in

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DEED Technical Session 2: Postcard Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland; Shazib Vijlee, University of Portland

review," International Journal of Conflict Management, vol. 24, no. 4. pp. 399–420, 2013. doi: 10.1108/IJCMA-07-2011-0055. [6] T. A. O'neill et al., "Constructive controversy and reflexivity training promotes effective conflict profiles and team functioning in student learning teams," Academy of Management Learning and Education, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 257–276, Jun. 2017, doi: 10.5465/amle.2015.0183. [7] K. A. Smith, H. Matusovich, and T. X. P. Zou, “Constructive Controversy in Engineering Undergraduate, Masters, Doctorate, and Professional Settings,” in Konstruktive Kontroverse in Organisationen, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2015, pp. 109–130. doi

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda T. Kelly, Duke University; Joshua Granek, Duke University; Claudia K. Gunsch, Duke University; Joseph L. Graves Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; David Singleton, Duke University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

disciplinary competencies. Relevant academic units primarily focus on the needsof their within-discipline students, and thus limit development of interdisciplinary competenciesessential to addressing society’s complex grand challenges, which require the convergence ofmultiple disciplines and effective two-way engagement with stakeholders and communities [4],[5].Thus, graduate students with strong quantitative skills, often find it difficult to master thecomplex information that defines the working knowledge of biologists, and biologists withoutbackgrounds in programing and computer sciences often find entry into bioinformatics andbiostatistics department courses challenging. This National Science Foundation ResearchTraineeship (NRT) program was