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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virgüez, University of Florida; Debarati Basu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

programs that boost the academic success of different groups of students. She teaches in active learning environments and strives to bring EE and CER into practice.Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida Dr. Gloria Kim is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Florida (UF). She is also an affiliate faculty in UF’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She received her B.S. in chemistry from Seoul National University, M.S. in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. As an instructional associate professor, she was awarded several grants from the National Science Foundation (IUSE Level 1, IRES

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Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Kinsel, University of Virginia ; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, fix the faults, and then assess the fixes. Overall, 41% of students fixed all the faults. The most commonly used troubleshooting strategies were tracing, full system testing, gaining domain knowledge, and pattern matching. The most uncommon strategies were analytical reasoning and rebuilding.1 IntroductionLab instructors generally agree that troubleshooting is a vital skill for student success [1] becausemistakes are inevitable and part of the learning process. Although instructors typically agree trou-bleshooting is important, it is often not an explicit course learning goal and it is not taught as aseparate skill beyond the mechanics of using a specific troubleshooting tool [2], [3]. Understand-ing the skills and methods

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Community Building and Student Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Compeau Jr., Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Austin Talley, Texas State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Classicle Sticks: An Activity to Improve Student EngagementAbstractA game played in some middle-school classrooms has been adapted for engineering lecture courses with 15-45 students inthe classroom and is described in detail. It has been implemented previously in Electrical Engineering at Texas StateUniversity in Electronics 1 & 2, Electromagnetics, and Linear Control Systems and those experiences served to improveand fine-tune the activity to its present form. It was measured in Electronics-1 in Electrical Engineering, and in Staticsand Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis courses in Engineering Technology. The activity is designed to improvestudent

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Morgan State University; Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

, peer tutoring, and troubleshooting activities. To conclude, traditional methods havetheir place, but PCB integration in the Digital Electronics curriculum seems paramount in elevatinglearning efficacy and student engagement, underlining the imperative of hands-on, experientiallearning in today’s engineering education framework.IntroductionSTEM occupations employ about 25% of the labor force in the United States [1]. In 2021, 34.9million (24%) of the 146.4 million people in the workforce between the ages of 18 and 74 workedin STEM fields [1]. With a poor retention rate of 38.3%, African Americans account for only 5%of engineering ” ’bachelor’s degree holders. Unengaging learning environments have a factor toplay in this [2]. The ASEE retention

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Jeffrey Freeborn, The University of Alabama

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

transition at a Hispanic-serving institution [1], detailing lessons learned from teachingcybersecurity courses [2], detailing student experiences [3,4] and student adaptation [5] duringthis time, and comparing synchronous and asynchronous delivery of physics courses [6]. Whilethis is not a comprehensive review of recent research on this topic, it does highlight the range ofquestions and topics being investigated.Since 2017 an undergraduate course on microcomputers at the University of Alabama has beendelivered in a traditional face-to-face format (3 sections), online asynchronous format (1sections), and hybrid flipped-class format (3 sections) by the same instructor. For theasynchronous iterations the content was delivered using pre-recorded virtual

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Olga Mironenko, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Engineering EducationIntroductionThe transition from high school to college can present significant challenges for students, creatinga need for a strong support system. In modern engineering education, mentoring has emerged asan important component in supporting the growth and success of undergraduate students. It isgenerally recognized that relationships with faculty members impact student success[1].Mentoring has gained significant attention for its role in providing personalized guidance andfostering a sense of belonging within the community.Mentors play an important role in helping students navigate academic challenges and makewell-informed decisions[2]. Furthermore, the mentor-mentee relationship establishes a nurturingatmosphere dedicated to

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R Gladstone, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Zhengyan Ye, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Parth Shastri, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Aizhan Daukenova, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Shiyu Sun, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

cognitive and behavioral responses (working harder,working smarter, learning from failure). Thus, these responses may include combinations ofemotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses. Research on responses to success likewisesuggests positive emotions in response to success on work projects, such as pride, satisfaction,and happiness. In educational contexts, emotional responses to academic work have been foundto be quite similar [1]. We use a portion of the Control-Value Theory of achievement emotionsby Pekrun and colleagues to explain the range of emotions we observed after receiving examscores. Whereas the cognitive and behavioral responses in educational contexts may more likelytake the form of using better or worse study strategies such as

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

interdisciplinary knowledgedevelopment. We then conclude with proposed revisions to address identified shortcomings.IntroductionToday’s engineering graduate will have the opportunity to work on a set of unique andmeaningful problems with aspects spanning multiple disciplines. For example, meeting many ofthe current global development goals [1], such as providing sustainable energy, clean water andsanitation, or high-quality education, will require a seamless integration of knowledge andmethods from numerous technical and non-technical disciplines. Intuitively, an engineeringgraduate that has developed interdisciplinary competencies will be well-suited for solving suchchallenges, where interdisciplinarity may be considered “as attempts to address real-world

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zulal Sevkli, Miami University; Hunter Jarrod Hicks, Miami University; John Brandabur, Miami University; Andrew Philibin, Miami University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

B‭consider students’ diverse skill levels and knowledge of the subject or should consider students'‬ ‭backgrounds and experiences. Groups with a mix of expertise can foster peer teaching and‬ ‭learning. Mixing students from different backgrounds can lead to richer discussions [1].‬ ‭Furthermore, research has also shown that isolating minority students within groups increases the‬ ‭risk of these students dropping out [2]. So, educators should adapt their group formation‬ ‭strategies to the specific learning objectives of the course and the needs of their students. This‬ ‭highlights the strong need for a helpful tool to help form student groups.‬ ‭Traditional methods of group formation, where professors manually

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Adel Mohamed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42999Board 93: Work in Progress: Developing an Engineering Asset-ManagementCourse at an Electrical Engineering ProgramDr. Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar Dr. Selma Awadallah joined Texas A&M at Qatar on 1 Jan 2023 as an Assistant Professor. She received her BSc degree from the University of Khartoum in Sudan and her MSc and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Manchester. After her Ph.D., she worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Manchester. Dr. Awadallah joined Texas A&M at Qatar from Neom Energy and Water, where she led the power system study group and renewable integration

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew J. Ash, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer L Bonniwell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

and concepts throughoutthe electrical engineering discipline. A few common struggles have been anecdotally observed:(1) series and parallel connections of components are often confused, (2) many studentsdeliberate over what method or technique to use for solving a problem, and (3) if the student’sinitial approach does not result in a successful solution, they find it challenging to see alternativepaths. During the pandemic, many faculty were teaching courses virtually, and polls were usedthroughout lectures in one section of EE201 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering as aformative assessment technique. This assessment provided a quick check of the students’conceptual understanding of recent topics presented in the course. Through these

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Critical Incident Questionnaire(CIQ) survey. Survey results show that students engage more when they interact more with otherstudents and with the teaching staff.IntroductionThe abstract concepts of probability and random processes pose challenges to engineeringstudents [1-7]. Random signal analysis is a 15-week 3-credit hour junior level course in theelectrical engineering curriculum at Arizona State University. This course introduces students tobasic probability concepts including counting methods, discrete and continuous randomvariables, multiple and derived random variables and conditional probability models. This courseis taught in a traditional lecture format. Course concepts are explained using Power Point slidesfollowed by short exercises

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xinyuan Fan, University of Toronto; Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto; Salma Emara, University of Toronto

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

these changes, traditional textbooks remain prevalent, butthey increasingly struggle to meet modern courses' diverse and dynamic needs. Traditionaltextbooks, typically organized to comprehensively cover a course's syllabus, need moreflexibility to address specific course requirements. This inflexibility often results in a disconnectbetween provided content and the evolving curriculum demands. Additionally, the static natureof traditional textbooks limits their ability to incorporate current information, diminishing theireffectiveness in rapidly advancing academic disciplines.Research has highlighted the limitations of traditional textbooks in comparison to electronicformats. Rockinson-Szapkiw et al. [1] show that students using e-textbooks

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

proposed changes. Overthe course of this work, curriculum-mapping tool and curricular-auditing tools custom-designedfor the aforementioned themes will be used to align the proposed themes and skills with course-specific learning outcomes.MotivationThe landscape of higher education in the United States is changing. The value of a collegedegree and the resulting employment opportunities are under the scrutiny of the general public[1]. Higher education is perceived as valuable but unaffordable. There are calls for accountabilityand transparency regarding graduation and employment rates [2] [3]. At the same time,according to Kodey et. al., “Every year, the US will need about 400,000 new engineers. Yet thenext-generation skill sets that those engineers

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Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University; Cate Wengelnik, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Frances Matos, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, University of Texas at San Antonio; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Jessica Gonzales, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Objective and MotivationIn 2018, the National Science and Technology Council Committee on STEM Education releasedAmerica’s strategic plan to lay out a vision for future STEM education with three goals: buildingstrong foundations for STEM literacy, increasing DEI in STEM, and preparing the STEMworkforce for the future [1]. Specifically, the second goal, increasing DEI in STEM, is key toachieving the other two goals. Following the guidance of this strategic plan, colleges, anduniversities have implemented various practices, including recruiting a more diverse faculty andstudent body for better diversity and inclusion on campus, improving outreach and recruitment toa diverse array of students, providing support services for students, and creating an

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Online and Remote Teaching

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananth Jillepalli, Washington State University; Austin Ryan Gress, University of Idaho; Romulo G. Bainy; Yacine Chakhchoukh; Daniel Conte de Leon; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Hari Challa

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

important objectives. We created lab exercises for enabling hands-on learning in a CPS communication systems course for on-campus and remote learners.Our hands-on exercises include tutorials in the following topics: 1) unmanaged and managedswitch-based communication networks; 2) telemetry, component configuration and actuationworkflows for communication using multiple OT protocols operating over Ethernet and over serialconnections; 3) cybersecurity of communication devices in a CPS organization e.g., configuringgateways; and 4) commissioning i.e., testing et validation of communication devices in a CPSorganization. Our exercises work uniformly and seamlessly for both onsite and remote learners.Creating uniform, seamless materials for both onsite

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Welter, Wiley; Mohsen Sarraf, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

textbooks.IntroductionTextbooks used in engineering courses are typically chosen for topical coverage, level, and forhow well the textbook supports student learning. Quality of student learning support isparticularly important for engineering courses because engineering courses are challenging, withmany courses having high failure rates. One institution found average failure rates (studentsreceiving a grade of D or lower in the course, or withdrawing) of 23% for their introductorycircuit analysis course [1]. Despite students themselves reporting knowing that it’s important toread the textbook and that reading will improve their grades [2], many students still choose toskim or skip their reading assignments [3], [4].Numerous studies have shown that format (digital vs