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Work-in-Progress Session: Exploring Learning and Development in Engineering Courses

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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, are both described in Table 1. Table 1. Initial Themes Relating to Student Awareness of Macroethics in Aerospace Engineering Theme Definition Example Excerpt Sees Both Sides Students feel that there are valid “I believe it is a poor reflection on the (Acceptance) arguments on “either side” of community but is also important to ethical dilemmas within the field. understand that military spending has been fundamental to finding new advances that help the world outside of

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Supporting Students with Disabilities and Understanding Spatial Ability and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Lauren Fogg, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine Hendricks Belk, Clemson University; Katie Evans, Houston Baptist University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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Fast-Forward Engineering Program is a summer bridge and scholarship programat Louisiana Tech University funded by the National Science Foundation that allows risingsophomore engineering students to continue their curriculum ahead of schedule [1]. Eligibility isbased on unmet financial need and on-track degree progression to achieve a 4-year graduation.The program allows students to get more interaction with the faculty as well as increasedinteraction with their peers. The program also allows students to take part in local industry visitsso that students may see first-hand various engineering workplace settings. Due to COVID-19,the industry visits were virtual for the Summers of 2020 and 2021. Students participated in Zoomlectures from industry

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Self-Regulation and Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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in undergraduate students.Implications: Implications of this study relate to (1) the need to provide students withprofessional skills, such as project management and teamwork, in addition to research skills tohelp them cultivate self-regulated abilities and (2) methods for facilitating undergraduateresearch.Keywords: undergraduate research, self-regulated learning, project management, scrum,mentoring1. IntroductionUndergraduate research is often described as the exploration of a specific research topic by anundergraduate student - on their own or in collaboration with faculty members or other students -to make an original contribution to the discipline. It is a recent concept in the academiccommunity, with roots in the nineteenth and

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Problem- and Project-Based Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ji Yu, Tsinghua University; Wangqi Shen, Tsinghua University; Anqi Ma, Tsinghua University

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Developing Complex Problem-Solving Competency: An Exploration Based on Engineering Teachers’ PerspectivesBackgroundComplex problem-solving (CPS) has been considered as one of the key competenciesfor professional engineers [1]-[2] and has been increasingly emphasized byinternational engineering education certification bodies (for instance, ABET [3]).However, general observations of engineering education practice show that althoughcultivating students’ complex engineering problem-solving competency has become acommon vision for education researchers and practitioners, there is an obvious gapbetween research progress and real classroom practice [4]-[6]. Although differentframeworks have been presented by researchers to

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Entrepreneurship and Inventive Thinking & Student Beliefs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew S. Sheppard, Clemson University; Alyssa Patrick; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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reasons why some students view an engineering degree as atransaction, which can help shape more effective approaches to their professional preparation.IntroductionWhile existing literature suggests undergraduate engineering students’ sense of belonging andengineering identity are indicators of their likelihood of graduating and feeling empoweredwithin their major [1], not all undergraduate engineering students desire a strong sense ofbelonging among their departmental cohort or instructors. With the goal of effective professionalformation of diverse types of engineering students, this single case study seeks to provideinsights into the experiences of one minoritized engineering student with a low sense ofbelonging in his engineering department

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Pedagogy and Instructional Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yinqi (Anna) Zhang, Penn State University; Brian Belland, Penn State University

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Classroom Integration: A Critical Feminism Perspective Anna Yinqi Zhang Pennsylvania State University Brian R. Belland, PhD Pennsylvania State University ‘I'm really big into gender equality… women’s rights’ — informant IntroductionThe underrepresentation of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics(STEM) has been a long-standing concern for many [1], [2]. Despite a tremendous increase inwomen's college enrollment, men continue to outnumber women in STEM fields, and bygraduation, men outnumber women in nearly every Engineering and Science major and thedifference in majors like Engineering

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Problem- and Project-Based Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Laine Schrewe, University at Buffalo; Scott M. Ferguson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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groups can be found to support improved curriculumdevelopment.IntroductionAn increasingly strong body of educational research suggests that Problem-Based Learning(PBL) is a highly effective way of training students for success in the workforce [1]-[3].Specifically, research shows that engineering students benefit from the “real world” elements ofPBL teaching methods more than the traditional teaching strategies often found in collegiateengineering programs [1]-[3]. However, while many engineering faculty are experts within theirfield, they are often not experts in pedagogy and may not have the expertise needed tosuccessfully navigate a transition from traditional teaching practices to PBL [4], [5].Managing a successful transition to a PBL

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Virtual Training, Online and Open Education; Instructional Technology

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Marin Jayne Fisher, Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech; Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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objectives” [1]. Additionally, literature from Industrial and Organizational(I/O) Psychology has highlighted the relationship between effective conflict management andteam performance [2], [3]. Helping students effectively manage conflict and establish inclusiveteam environments are important skills that are essential for their ability to work on teams intheir future careers. However, the literature suggests that many engineering instructors havelimited training and confidence to facilitate learning experiences that help students developteamwork and conflict management skills [4], [5]. One way to help students develop and practiceconflict management skills in the classroom is through scenario-based learning. Conflictscenarios have been used in prior

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Instrument Design and Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Liang Wang, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University; 帅 王, the School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University

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Learning in Community of Practice: an Instrument Development and Validation Wei Zhang1, Liang Wang2*, Shuai Wang 2 (1 Institute of China's Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 2 School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou)Abstract: Authentic engineering learning means that students learn in authentic environments with rich,real-world, immersive, and engaging tasks, which was regarded as an effective way to align engineeringconcepts and principles with ill-structured and complex workplace engineering problems. The purpose ofthis research paper is to describe the development and

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Student Assessments and Tests

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska Lincoln; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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system. While assessments can be used todetermine the performance level of a student, they can also be used to direct their learning [1]. Intraditional assessment systems, the process is predominantly controlled and managed by theinstructor [2]. Self-assessment is an alternative to traditional assessments and is commonly usedin higher education to incentivize students to metacognitive learning engagements [3].There are distinct differences between self-assessment and traditional assessments. Traditionalassessments normally are in the form of standardized test measurements of a learner at a point intime such as quizzes and classroom tests [4]. These can use lower order thinking skills of alearner that has a predetermined way of evaluating

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Reviewing Emergent Topics and Theory in Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Amy G Buhler, University of Florida; Sindia M Rivera-Jimenez, University of Florida

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, transformational change1. IntroductionInstitutions offering engineering programs often implement generalized change strategies, butthese strategies tend to have little impact on institutional culture. Since the late 1980s, Tierneyhas argued that institutions with similar missions and curricula can have different outcomesbased on how their identities are communicated to internal and external constituents and theperceptions held by these groups [1]. The results of such changes, however, may be confined to aspecific area of the institution, or the institutional environment may not be responsive to thechanges implemented [2]. Faculty and administrators must implement intentional and continuouschange strategies to address complex institutional challenges [3

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Self-Regulation and Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun, University of Georgia; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, Engineering Education and Transformation Institute, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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components, and with effort regulation. The practical and theoretical implications ofthis study are also discussed.IntroductionSelf-assessment can foster self-reflection and develop a more self-regulated approach to thestudents learning process. Being able to reflect and evaluate oneself is vital to becomingsuccessful in college. While some students are overconfident, others are underconfident abouttheir academic ability and strengths [1]. Overconfident students are usually confounded wheninstructors’ assessment of their academic task did not meet up with their expectations. Since oneof the critical goals of higher education is to instill in college students the ability to beintrospective and be able to evaluate their progress relative to their

Conference Session

Reviewing Methods for Educational Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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engineeringeducation, more research should be done to collect and interpret students' stories to betterhighlight the engineering student experience.Keywords: narrative inquiry, systematic review, undergraduate1.0 IntroductionEngineering education research tends to prefer quantitative methods due to training engineeringresearchers to use a post-positivist perspective and advanced mathematical and technical skills[1-2]. In Borrego, Douglas, & Amelink's [1] methods sourcebook specific to engineeringeducation, they claim that quantitative research should be limited to outcomes that aregeneralizable to a larger subset of the population. In contrast, qualitative research shouldexplore questions that cannot be answered without "rich, contextual descriptions of

Conference Session

Supporting Underrepresented and LGBTQ Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott A. Pattison, TERC, Inc.; Smirla Ramos-Montañez; Viviana López Burgos; Gina Navoa Svarovsky, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Wagner, University of Notre Dame; Annie Douglass; Julie Allen

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last several decades, there are an increasing number of programs designed toengage preschool-age children and their families in engineering design [1], [2]. Creating learningopportunities for children at an early age is critical for supporting long-term engineering-relatedinterest development and career pathways [3], [4]. Out-of-school, family-based engineeringexperiences can be powerful catalysts supporting young children’s engagement with engineeringdesign practices and the development of engineering-related interests and identities [5]–[8].These experiences can also have an important influence on parents, including their motivation tocreate new engineering-related learning opportunities for their children and the ways theysupport children’s

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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in other programs [1]. It’s even been described as a culture of “suffering and sharedhardship,” [2] where students are often expected to be struggling to overcome the workload andstresses. Given this learning environment, it’s not surprising that engineering students findsuccess, which is usually defined as excellent grades and on-schedule graduation, elusive.We argue, however, that success is not enough. The true measure of an excellent program ishaving students and graduates that thrive, meaning that they are ‘doing well’ and ‘feeling good’[3, p. 838]. Thriving students not only succeed academically, but they are also successful atmanaging their interpersonal, intrapersonal and behavioral competencies. They take steps toimprove in the

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Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikitha Sambamurthy, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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example, Intel offers several programs forstudents to learn and solidify AI skills (Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit) anddeveloping in cloud environments (Intel® Developer Cloud) [1]. For instructors, they offer acollection of lesson plans, labs, and assessments for the same curriculums mentioned [2]. In thesecond case, the company develops core products specifically meant for assisting instructors andstudents in learning. For example, Blackboard’s core product is a learning management systemfor hosting courses and handling classroom management. In addition to publishing textbooks,Pearson has developed the Mastering platform to provide interactive assessments for variouscourses and textbooks. In both of these cases, industry has an

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Exploration of Written and Team Communication

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randi Sims, Clemson University; Kelsey Watts, Clemson University; Evan Ko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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merit and broader impacts, strengths, and weaknessesrelative to solicitation-specific criteria. After participation in one mock review panel, menteescould then revise their pre-review evaluations based on the panel discussion. Using a lens oftransformative learning theory, this study sought to answer the following research questions: 1)What are the tacit criteria used to inform recommendations for grant proposal reviews amongscholars new to the review process? 2) To what extent are there changes in these tacit criteria andsubsequent recommendations for grant proposal reviews after participation in a mock panelreview? Using a single case study approach to explore one mock review panel, we conducteddocument analyses of six mentees’ reviews

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Disciplinary Engineering Education Research – Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. R. Marvez, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez, Tufts University

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Multilingual Board GameIntroductionSerious games are a category of games that are often used in education to provide access tocomplex systems. In past research and curriculum development, engineering teachers haveimplemented curriculum around STEM-focused games [1], such as for urban planning [2],transportation engineering [1], chemistry education [3] and computational thinking [4]. Due tothe increased interactive engagement of games compared to lecture [5], [6], [7], engineeringeducators have utilized games to positively impact students' learning. However, theseeducational games are often only available in English. Students whose first language (L1) is notEnglish may be limited in how they present their ideas to peers in these playful spaces

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Shea E. Lape; Alison Casson

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engineering, become competentengineers, and find success in their respective fields. This research can inform educators on theimportance of assigning novel, ill-defined problems that require students to apply their criticalthinking skills and logic skills in real world situations.IntroductionIn the last few decades, research on engineering identity has substantially increased. In fact, atASEE last year, there were two sessions in the Educational and Research Methods divisionfocused explicitly on engineering identity. Much of the recent work on this topic has beenspurred on by Godwin’s instrument [1] to measure engineering identity. While the factors of thisinstrument are built on previous qualitative studies (detailed in the background below

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Reviewing Methods for Educational Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khondhaker Al Momin, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Tahrima Rouf, University of Oklahoma; Arif Mohaimin Sadri, University of Oklahoma

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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. [1]. Recent research hasdemonstrated how to use network science concepts and data-driven methodologies to quantifysocial influences in social media [2]. Due to the ease and ubiquity of Social Media tools and easeof accessibility via a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, an increasing number of students are usingthem [3]. Students can interact with current and previous peers through social media, which alsomakes it easier to access emotional support and suggests creative activities [4]. This is crucialbecause, for minority students, making connections is one of the essential components of afulfilling academic experience. Due to communication barriers or other reasons, minoritystudents are typically less

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Investigating Student Pathways to and through Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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rely on the growth of technology to improve their researchcapabilities and further their findings within studies. Qualitative research fields, specifically, havebenefitted from growing technology, especially relating data collection (e.g. audio/visualrecordings, transcription services) and analysis (e.g. statistical software packages, word processingtechnology) [1]. However, an area that is underutilized by qualitative researchers is artificialintelligence (AI). AI and its sub-fields present a space for qualitative researchers to build uponexisting research to enhance future studies through computational methods and modeling. In thispaper we will focus on the potential for agent-based modeling (ABM), one such sub-field of AI,to contribute to

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Instrument Design and Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia Nicki Washington Ph.D., Duke University; Anna Romanova, Winthrop University; Philip Nelson; Siobahn Day Grady, North Carolina Central University; Legand Burge, Howard University

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distributed computing. Dr. Burge is also interested in Computer ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023On Measuring Cultural Competence: Instrument Design and TestingINTRODUCTIONThis research paper presents a novel instrument that quantitatively measures the culturalcompetence of students in university computing departments. Cultural competence first emergedin social work [1] and counseling psychology [2] as: “(A) set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals and enable that system, agency, or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.”The representation of students from minoritized groups in computing

Conference Session

Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Qiuxing Chen; Anne M. McAlister, University of Virginia; Courtney Burris; Jada Vanessa Mowatt, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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urbanplanning method. These approaches shift the power relationships traditionally established ininterview settings and allowed student participants to shape the direction of their interviews andstorytelling.In this paper, we first describe the central ethical and justice challenges to soliciting andengaging BIPOC students in research about their experiences. After describing the goals of thestudy, we explain two key strategies that allowed us to address these challenges in our datacollection: 1) Use of boundary objects to elicit participants narratives, and 2) the integration ofparticipatory urban planning methods.We show sample data sets to explain the ways our methods provided opportunities to learn morefrom students, to gain a comprehensive

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Pedagogy and Instructional Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwafemi Johnson Ajeigbe, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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suggests that using LCDLMsis beneficial for females as they are for males. The paper concludes with implications andrecommendations for researchers to develop hands-on interventions.IntroductionAcross numerous studies, researchers have examined how gender impacts achievementmotivation and its influence on educational and occupational choices [1]–[5]. These studiesutilized achievement motivation theories to understand why men and women pursue differentcareer paths. In recent years, there has been significant progress toward achieving genderequality in academic achievement across different educational levels.Nevertheless, women continue to be significantly underrepresented, particularly in STEM fields,according to the National Science Foundation's

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Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto; Amy Bilton

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different situatedlearning experiences can influence lifelong learning orientations (attitudes and values related tolifelong learning). There is wide awareness that the engineering profession has a role to play inaddressing global socio-technical problems such as climate change and digital misinformation[1]. At the same time, rapid technological change and other shifts in the labour system mean thatengineers’ workplace responsibilities and career paths are prone to uncertainty and precarity [2].As will be discussed, lifelong learning competencies can enable individuals to navigate thesechanges and challenges in their individual career trajectories and to make innovativetechnological contributions. As part of a curriculum realignment project in the

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Supporting Students with Disabilities and Understanding Spatial Ability and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Candice Hamilton, Stephen F. Austin State University; Emily Stratman; Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Jenny Lee Blonquist; Natalie L. Shaheen, Illinois State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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into a tactile test, called the Tactile MentalCutting Test (TMCT), designed to allow for tactile interpretation, instead of visual interpretation,of 3-D objects and their planar cuts. The TMCT allows all persons, including BLV populations,access to a tool that can quantify spatial ability. To increase the TMCT’s utility, the originalformat of the 25-question TMCT was split into two subtests (A & B), each containing 12questions. In 2021, the TMCT’s reliability in measuring spatial constructs of rotation, cuttingplane, and proportion in BLV populations was found to be good [1]. However, to increase theprecision of the results found in our pilot analysis, the research team desired a larger sample size.This paper presents a continued

Conference Session

Instrument Design and Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifton L. Kussmaul, Green Mango Associates, LLC; Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates; Maria Torres-Demas, Westminster College of Salt Lake City; Chris Mayfield, James Madison University; Helen Hu, Westminster College of Salt Lake City

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live and video recorded). This paper describes a new classroom observationprotocol intended to monitor the focus (e.g., solo, pair, team, or whole class) and action (e.g.,discuss, speak/present, watch/listen, or distracted) of both students and teachers (instructors).The paper summarizes relevant background on evidence-based learning, student engagement,and classroom observation protocols, describes the development and structure of FASTOP,presents results from different pedagogies (e.g., lecture, laboratory, POGIL), and describeslessons learned and future directions. Results show distinctive patterns of student and teacherbehaviors for different pedagogies.1. IntroductionThe ICAP model describes the benefits of interactive (I), constructive (C

Conference Session

Research Methodologies – Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neha Kardam, University of Washington; Shruti Misra, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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, computer, andmechanical engineering courses between 2016-2021 in engineering (N>1400) at a large publicresearch institution. The resulting dataset was randomly split into training (60%), validation(20%), and test set (20%). A popular NLP topic modeling approach (Latent DirichletAllocation—LDA) was applied to the training dataset, which determined the optimal number oftopics of code represented in the dataset to be four. These four topics were labeled as: (1)examples, where students expressed a need for TAs to illustrate additional problem-solving andapplied content in engineering courses; (2) questions and answers, where students desired moreopportunities to pose questions to TAs and obtain timely answers to those questions; (3) officehours

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Exploration of Written and Team Communication

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aneet Dharmavaram Narendranath, Michigan Technological University; Zachary Thelander; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University

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this will support identifying EM, metacognition, and/or the achievement of athreshold skill. As part of this broader goal, we will create web-based digital tools to assessstudent writing and statistical regression models that would automatically classify thepresence of an Entrepreneurial mindset in student writing.IntroductionMetadiscourse markers (MDM) are words or phrases that signal the structure ororganization of the text to help forge a relationship with the reader and “offer aframework [1, 2] for understanding communication as a social engagement.” They signalthe writer’s views through hedges (almost, believed/believed to be, doubt, generally . . . ),attitude markers (surprisingly, interestingly, disappointing . . . ), emphatics

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Pedagogy and Instructional Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolás Amado-Moranchel, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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life contexts.This educational model arises as a response to the great challenges that the labor sector demandsof new professionals, where it is expected for graduates to demonstrate work competences: aconstruct that considers knowledge, skills, and attitude [1]. Within the educational model, twokinds of competences are defined: Disciplinary and Transversal. Disciplinary competences referto the specific skills, knowledge and abilities in a particular field of study; while transversalcompetences are skills and knowledge that apply to multiple contents, that is, they are not linkedto a particular field of study, which allow, in general, a personal and professional development ofstudents. In order to develop competences, the model encourages