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Topics in Computing and Information Technology-II

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arshia Khan, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Paper ID #22529Encouraging Women in CS 1: Interventional Inclusive Pedagogy in Com-puter ScienceDr. Arshia Khan, University of Minnesota, Duluth Arshia A. Khan, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned a Bachelor of Engi- neering in Computer-Engineering, M.S. in Computer Science and Ph.D in Information Technology. Her research interests are interdisciplinary and span the biomedical informatics, clinical/health informatics, and consumer health informatics. Her research is on sensor based wireless, robotic non-intrusive device development for monitoring physiological changes for population health

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

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Paper ID #34705Work in Progress: Engaging First-year Students in Programming 1 DuringCOVID-19Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Research interests include: Artifi- cial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic, Game Theory, Teaching Computer Science, STEM Outreach, Increasing diversity in STEM (women and first generation), and Software Engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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Emil H Salib, James Madison University

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Teaching Blockchain at the Undergraduate Level Dr. Emil H. Salib, Zachary Lee Shaver and Ryan Derek Rambilas salibeh@jmu.edu, shaverzl@dukes.jmu.edu and rambilrd@dukes.jmu.edu College of Science and Engineering (CISE), James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA 228071 IntroductionBlockchain technology [1] is positioned to change the way we execute and manage contracts (andassociated transactions and records) between individuals and/or organizations from being highlycentralized (through agencies) to being decentralized (directly between the concerned parties andcommunities). In the implementation of this technology for public use, by design, once a

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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Elena Filatova, City University of New York; Deborah Hecht, Center for Advanced Study in Education

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introductory class designedspecifically for the BS in Data Science program. In this pilot study, we taught data analysisutilizing data sets collected by the New York City agencies 1. Our findings demonstrate that usingreal-life data sets encourages students to compare the results learned from data about theircommunities and their everyday experiences. We believe that using such a teaching approach canbe a great start for igniting the interest in the field as well as in society-aware aspects of dataanalysis.1. IntroductionGraduates with knowledge in the field of Data Science are currently in great demand in industryand research. This demand is much higher than the number of graduates with adequate training.A data scientist is expected to have training

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Duo Li, Shenyang City University; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University

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. Specifically, she is interested in fa- cilitating productive collaborations of individuals who are geographically and culturally distributed. Dr. Zhang has published numerous papers in the areas of HCI, CSCW, KM, social informatics and related disciplines. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Content Analysis of Two-year & Four-year Data Science Programs in the United States1.0 Introduction Data has grown exponentially in the last decade and this growth has resulted in vastchallenges for both business and IT domains[1]. This data, also referred to as “Big Data,” ismassive and complex and cannot be stored centrally [2

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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Abdullah Azzouni, Oregon State University; Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Oregon State University

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, andthus, weakly integrated with little discussion about the details of the required data. Therefore, weconclude that most academic computing programs do not have a comprehensive CI plan andpropose additional research to further explore areas of integration among CI components.1. IntroductionOrganizations strive to establish and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Theconcepts of Continuous Improvement and Total Quality Management came to prominence uponthe publishing of W. Edward Deming’s book: “Out of the Crisis” [1], in which the authordetailed his 14 points for management. One of the points is Continuous Improvement (CI)defined as, “constantly and forever improving the system of production and service” [1]. In thisdefinition, CI

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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Irini Spyridakis, University of Washington

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settings in anumber of fields that touch on human computer interaction.KeywordsCross-cultural design, UI design, Localization, Diversity, InclusionIntroductionToday’s modern world has enabled tremendous growth in international commerce, research, andeducation at unprecedented levels. In turn, our increasing reliance on the internet forcommunication and commerce in the global marketplace increases our dependence on websitesdeveloped by agencies and companies around the world. For a global marketing approach tosucceed, it must consider the needs of diverse users across multiple countries and their relatedcultures. For a company’s website to be successful in meeting its users’ needs [1] - [2],companies often either globalize (creating one website for

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mia Minnes, University of California, San Diego; Sheena Ghanbari Serslev, University of California, San Diego ; Madison Edwards

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[school anonymized for publication] change as a result of your internship? How will yourexperiences this summer shape your approach to next quarter and beyond?” at the end of their internship.This mixed-methods approach helps us track students’ motivations, perspectives, and plans for action andsituates their internship as an integral part of their CSE undergraduate education.B. Background 1) The role of motivation in learning: Motivation is critical to learning and leads one to pursueand continue to pursue an objective [1, Part II]. Importantly, motivation is believed to be an emergentphenomenon, meaning it can develop over time and be updated based on new experiences. As described in[2], self-efficacy theory [3] and situational interest

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Franz J. Kurfess, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Maria Pantoja, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Irene Humer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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. This exposed our students tocollaborators among different fields, with their own terminology, goals, work methods andpractical approaches. Our paper reports on the initial experiment during the Fall 2019 term,involving two sections of an Artificial Intelligence class and one section of a Deep Learningclass. We are planning to continue this collaboration in the future.Keywords: Collaborative Learning, Interdisciplinary, Inter-Class teamwork 1. IntroductionStudents at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) are exposed topractical, hands-on educational activities throughout their course of studies, reflected by theuniversity’s “Learn by Doing” motto. In the Computer Science, Software Engineering andComputer

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Stephanie J. Lunn, Florida International University; Samira Pouyanfar, Microsoft; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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engineering through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity in the engineering workplace; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineering fields.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette Matthew W. Ohland is Associate Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida. His research on the longitudinal study of engineering students, team assignment, peer evaluation, and active and collaborative

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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, only seven people even click on one of the ads, let alone apply. [1]In 2011 the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group presented the data shown in Figure 1. Theyreported that sometime between 2008 and 2009 the number of connected devices exceeded theworld population.Figure 1: Growth of internet-of-things versus population [2]Within major telecommunications companies, the mix of services provided is changing. Data forAT&T, as presented by the Wall Street Journal, are presented in Figure 2. Of interest is thedecrease in wireline services and the increase in wireless services. Although wireless servicessegment grew by six percent, the revenue from wireless services grew by 166 percent. 70% 60

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University; Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina University

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. IntroductionHackers use a variety of skills to compromise systems in order to steal money, change data, ordestroy information. Cyberattacks pose serious threats and cause significant damage to privatecompanies and government agencies. For example, Yahoo suffered the biggest data breaches ofthe 21st century, in which one billion users’ accounts were comprised in 2013 and 2014 [1].Another example can be found from the City of Atlanta, Georgia. In March 2018, nearly all oftheir systems in the government of Jackson County, Georgia were locked and hacked by aransomware attack. The hack was the largest successful security breach of a major American cityby ransomware, which affected up to approximately 6 million people [2].Cyberattacks also target academic

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Shanon Marie Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago; Chris Gregg, Stanford University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bozeman

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increased the percentage of African Americanstudents in the top 25% of the class. In another study (Yeager, Walton, et al., 2016), the social-belonging intervention increased the percentage of students who stayed full-time enrolled incollege in their first year from 32% to 43% and increased the percentage of ethnic-minority andfirst-generation college students who completed the first year full-time enrolled by 4%. Thistype of intervention has not yet been used for the purpose of retention of computer sciencemajors, which is how it was used in the study discussed in this paper.Our hypotheses are:1 – The storytelling intervention will not change the students’ own sense of belong.Additionally: 1.1 – Enjoyment in a course affects own

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

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Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona; John Castellanos, DeVry University, Pomona; Adam Doty, DeVry University, Pomona; Michael Sweeting, DeVry University, Pomona; Isasio Velez, DeVry University, Pomona; Nathan Watson , DeVry University, Pomona

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members safely and securely in a room within a home.This isolation room can be controlled and monitored and has an alarm to alert family members ofsystem warnings and malfunctions. The idea is to make the system simple enough that userscould install it with a little modification in the room.Because of the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19 and its viablepotential to overwhelm health care facilities as observed in the most of countries, the authorshope to provide a cost-effective solution that could ease the demand of the isolation room in thehospitals.1- Introduction:Negative pressure rooms, also called isolation rooms, are a type of hospital room that keepspatients with infectious illnesses, or patients who are

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Paea LePendu, University of California, Riverside; Cecilia Cheung, University of California, Riverside; Mariam Salloum, University of California, Riverside; Pamela Sheffler, University of California, Riverside; Kelly Downey, University of California, Riverside

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the computer science department. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Summer Coding Camp: Curriculum, Experiences, and Evaluation Paea LePendu* 1 , Cecilia Cheung2 , Mariam Salloum1 , Pamela Sheffler2 , and Kelly Downey1 1 Department of Computer Science & Engineering, UC Riverside 2 Department of Psychology, UC RiversideAbstractMany education-related organizations in the U.S., from the National Science Foundation down tolocal districts, have been pushing to introduce computer science concepts

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 3

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Briana Marie Bailey; Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University

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reliabilities.KeywordsObject-oriented design, software development, reliability, student information system 1. IntroductionMany aspects in life have adjusted into a new technology-based world. As aspects become moredigital in our every day lives, it was evident that our Universities/College were going to adjust aswell. In transition to transforming into the new common society, campuses have organized andbuilt several components that allow the students, professors, and faculty to access materialthrough a designated internet browser. As a student who must abide by course room proceduressuch as deadlines, an interrupted server can cause a decline in the student’s overall grade point.In response to unexpected difficulties, the System Information System (SIS), was

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Brandon David Wright, University of Utah

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one andprovides further evidence to the student of the meeting’s importance.At the end of the semester, they turn in a final written report and a final presentation which isevaluated by several faculty members from the department.IntroductionIn order to engage today’s students who are always on mobile devices, new models andapproaches to teaching and learning are needed from the educators. There are two types ofgames: fun games and serious games. One approach which has been successful is using seriousgames. Serious games are different from fun games in that they have a serious purpose that iscombined with the entertainment aspect [1]. Game based learning is increasingly being used ineducational settings and is widely predicted to become

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 7

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Joshua D. Neeley, Utah Valley University; Nile Edward Brewer; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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. TheBachelor of Science in Computer Science program was one of the first Bachelor of Scienceprograms implemented at UVU in 1993.IntroductionAccording to Wikipedia, haptics refers to any form of interaction involving touch. Haptics refersto working with the sense of touch. Haptic technology refers to any technology that can createan experience of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user [1].Haptics is the science of applying touch sensation and control to interaction with computerapplications. By using special input/output devices (joysticks, data gloves, or other devices),users can receive feedback from computer applications in the form of felt sensations in the handor other parts of the body. Several researchers have already

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Shakil Akhtar, Clayton State University; Muhammad Asadur Rahman, Clayton State University

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and adoption of technology in education even before COVID-19, andthere has been a significant surge in the usage of advanced educational tools and online learningsoftware such as language apps, virtual tutoring, video conferencing tools, etc. [1] since the startof the pandemic. However, despite this advancement and growth, much of the world was notprepared for such a sudden change to this level of heavy internet dependence for once in-personactivities, and many instructors and students had no prior experience in online teaching andlearning before the start of the pandemic. Instructors and students who do not have access toreliable high-speed internet connections or the appropriate equipment and tools have found thisonline mode of teaching and

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 3

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alberto Cureg Cruz, California State University, Bakersfield; Antonio-Angel L. Medel, California State University Bakersfield; Anthony Chistoper Bianchi, California State University, Bakersfield; Vincent Wong On, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield

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as a scholar, dedicated to their course of study, hasbeen in decline since the 1960’s [1], [2]. A Bachelor’s degree was a means of academicintegration and status [3], facilitated by conventional lecture where an expert addresses thestudents using authoritative lecture style [4]. In this paradigm, students benefit from the student-mentor relationship having prepared for the interaction with intensive study. This has beenshown to be less beneficial to non-traditional students [5]. Non-traditional students come frompopulations such as community college transfer students or people who work temporary jobs thatare unrelated to their course of study [6]–[8]. Heavy workloads—greater than part-time workobligations—hamper their ability to do well

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Uma Kannan; Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University

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real-world Cybersecurity practicesthrough active learning.1. IntroductionToday, cyber networks (cyberspace and the Internet) are as much a part of the Americanhomeland as our cities, farmlands, mountains, and coastlines. Because they are where we doalmost all our day-to-day activities such as shopping, banking, working, playing, learning, toconnect with family members, etc., [1]. Cybernetworks are a critical infrastructure for commerceand communications [2] and they are the backbone of our 21st century economy [1]. Cybernetworks are also the major nerve center of our national security [1]. Disruptions in networks andlapses in security affect our lives in ways that range from the inconvenient to the life-threatening[2,3].Cyberspace is

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Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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M Abdullah Canbaz, Indiana University Kokomo; KeeJoh OHearon; Michael McKee, Indiana University Kokomo; Md Nour Hossain

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Kokomo 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN, 46902 Abstract IntroductionThe arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT) into our The growth of the Internet, in the past decade, hasdaily lives in various forms such as home appliances enabled exponential growth of over 26.66 billionand wearable devices has dominated Internet usage. connected devices in 2019, approximately a 57.81%This dominant behavior left network practitioners increase compared to 2015 [1]. This number iswith many questions to be answered related to IoT expected to grow significantly in the coming years

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University; Biwu Yang, East Carolina University

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environment and the CyberSec labs.Keywords: Cybersecurity; virtualization technology; cyberattack; cyber defense1. IntroductionWith the evolution of technology, the internet has become an indispensable aspect of our dailylife. In the meantime, cybersecurity threats seek to breach the information system of bothindividuals and organizations. According to the Cyber Incident & Breach Trends Report releasedby The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), there were more than 2 million cyberincidents in 2018 which caused an overall financial impact of at least $45 billion worldwide [1].In the U.S. alone, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 20,000 incidentcomplaints with losses of over $1.2 billion [2]. Hence, the U.S

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Erica Haugtvedt, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Duane L. Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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writtenin any modern-day programming languages and provides an excellent educational and pleasingpedagogical assignment for students in engineering and computer science that promotesinterdisciplinary knowledge transfer.IntroductionInterdisciplinary approaches to engineering education are widely recognized as necessary fortoday’s engineers to meet the societal challenges before them [1]. Among these societalchallenges are the opportunities presented by diversity, both demographically anddisciplinarily. A key goal of current engineering education practice is to “promote and sustaindiversity” [2]. However, despite recruitment efforts, women remain a minority in engineeringfields in the U.S. and conceptualizations of interdisciplinary pedagogical

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Scott J. Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago

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University of Colorado Boulder in August of 2011 and an MS degree in Computer Science Education at Stanford University. Her research interests include computational fluid dynamics, numerical methods, and computer science education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Oral Proficiency Exams in High Enrollment Computer Sciences CoursesABSTRACTOral proficiency exams were implemented in introductory computer science (CS) courses at apublic research minority-serving university. The use of oral exams is motivated by two factors:(1) large CS enrollments; (2) remote learning. The three research questions of this

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

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Ben Ralph Bernard, North Dakota State University; Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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delivery model was originally developed to help increase enrollment byallowing students to participate in a class without being physically present in a classroom [1]. Ithas become widely implemented in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic because of theflexibility it offers both students and faculty. Using the HyFlex model, instructors build contentfor both a fully online course and a ‘face-to-face’ classroom environment. The HyFlex courseuses both learning environments in tandem, sharing the same learning outcomes each week sothat students can move between online and in-person experiences in the course seamlessly.CSCI 159: Computer Science Problem Solving was identified as a course to be offered via onlineand then online-based HyFlex models to

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Zhijiang Dong, Middle Tennessee State University; Joshua Lee Phillips, Middle Tennessee State University; Eric Oslund, Middle Tennessee State University; Chrisila Pettey, Middle Tennessee State University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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paper willdescribe the program elements and explain the effects of these activities on our students withpreliminary outcome data and formative evaluation results about the program.1 IntroductionAccording to the 2020 report "STEM and the American Workforce" [1], STEM supports 67% ofU.S. jobs and 69% of the Nation's GDP. Computer occupations play a critical role in STEM.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that about 600,000 or 67% of all new jobs inSTEM between 2018 and 2028 would be in computing. Average annual openings in computeroccupations during the decade were projected to be about 450,000 [2]. Although the number ofstudents who graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences in 2016was more than 70,000

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Shahab Boumi, University of Central Florida; Adan Ernesto Vela, University of Central Florida

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Florida from 2008 to 2016and contain approximately 170,000 students.IntroductionPredicting students’ academic success in higher education has been one of the most popularsubjects among educational researchers for decades. Identifying vulnerable students early on canhelp in providing them critical supports through their academic careers. Based on the NationalStudent Clearinghouse Research Center, on average, only 58% of students who started colleges infall 2012 have earned their degrees within six years, which means 42% of students either havegraduated in more than six years or have left college without degrees [1]. Research show thatdemographic features, such as gender, race, and family income have effects on the six-yeargraduation rate and

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Geraghty Anne Ellis, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nicholas Mulka, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology

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-term investment in a software platform.IntroductionExperiential learning is a relatively modern technique to supplement students’ education by“[developing] a wide range of thinking strategies and perceptual skills which are not called forthby books or lectures” [1]. The benefits of this method have long-term impacts that play a crucialrole in an individual’s professional success. Most ABET-accredited higher-education programsfeature a design course intended to leverage experiential learning by pairing the culmination ofstudents’ knowledge from their undergraduate program with a simulated real-world industryenvironment [2], [3]. There are also several supplemental outlets for continuous project-basedlearning on a larger scale, such as research

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cheryl Lynn Resch, University of Florida; Christina Gardner McCune, University of Florida ; Amanpreet Kapoor, University of Florida

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practice is an important skill for computing students to master; responding toreflection prompts can aid students in developing problem solving skills. However, there is limitedempirical evidence on the effectiveness of reflective practice in Data Structures courses, in whichcomputing students are honing problem-solving skills. To fill this gap, we evaluate theeffectiveness of assigning guided reflection prompts with programming assignments in anundergraduate Data Structures course in encouraging students to articulate their problem-solvingstrategies. 219 students completed two programming assignments and were asked to respond toreflection prompts after each. Students’ responses were (1) analyzed for word and sentence countas a measure of