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- Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University
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design. Thecourse’s target audience is undergraduates, serving students majoring in computer science,design, the liberal arts, and business, at a private R1 research institution. The class guidesstudents through a series of laboratory exercises and design experiences to develop theirconfidence and ability in the domains of soldering, breadboard prototyping, circuit fundamentals,and microcontrollers. This paper evaluates the impact 18-095 has had over three semesters (Fall2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024), analyzing the development of student self-efficacy, identity, andsense of belonging, as measured across three surveys each semester (n = 71). Self-efficacy forcircuit prototyping and design increased by a mean of 45.7 points between the pre-measure
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- Community Building and Student Engagement
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- 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Tridib Kumar Saha, Purdue University ; Jason Morphew, Purdue University
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composition of teams (considering factors like gender, ethnicity, major, GPA, prior circuit experience, and year in school) influence student perceptions of the CLE and, consequently, student outcomes?To address these questions, we investigate the relationships in our survey data set throughquantitative analysis, focusing on two dependent variables: student performance, in terms of theirexam scores (Exam), and Collaborative Learning Experience (CLE), a measured variable from asurvey questionnaire at the end of the semester about the student’s perception of thecollaborative learning experience. We in turn examine how these dependent variables may beaffected by other collected measures, such as task and general self-efficacy, test anxiety
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- Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments
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- 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Haniye Mehraban, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University
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Act [3]. The RET program included a 6-week paidinternship in multiple integrated circuit (IC) design labs at Oklahoma State University for highschool and community college teachers to learn about semiconductors and chip designfundamentals. After the RET program, teachers were also required to translate their researchexperience into new curriculum modules. The RET program is also mutually beneficial to the USsemiconductor industry and teachers. It benefits the industry by encouraging teachers andstudents to become familiar with new technologies. Teachers gain from enhanced self-efficacy atthe same time [4].However, it is challenging to measure the progress of teachers in acquiring semiconductorknowledge. In contrast to other aspects of
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- Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE
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- 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Praveen Meduri, California State University, Sacramento; Mohammed Eltayeb, California State University, Sacramento; Milica Markovic, California State University, Sacramento
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greater sense of belonging to discipline, self-efficacy, and career readiness; particularly for under-represented minority (URM) students [3].However, such active-learning experiences are usually offered late in their engineering degree(e.g., senior-capstone projects) rather than early and often throughout the curriculum. Mostredesign efforts to address this issue typically focus on single, or multiple but disjointed gatewaycourses [4]. An example of a critical path in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)department at Sacramento State is shown in Figure 1.Figure-1: Example curriculum path in the EEE major, showing long engineering pre-requisite chains called critical-paths. Courses shown in Bold, shaded, are redesigned as a part of the
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- ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Jenny Welter, Wiley; Yasaman Adibi, zyBooks; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; G. Austin Taylor, Auburn University
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learning and performance, engagement,and self-efficacy. The study involved computer and electrical engineering students enrolled in anintroductory circuit analysis course across seven semesters at a large public land-grant researchuniversity, from Fall 2021 to Fall 2024. The class met MWF at 9:00 am for every semester in thestudy. Class periods consisted of traditional lectures with the instructor going over concepts andworking problems by hand on a projector. All students received access to the zyBook as part oftheir required course materials through the university’s inclusive access program.Assessments included 16 homework assignments due 1 or 2 times per week, 3 mid-term exams,and a comprehensive final.The semesters were divided into two groups
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- ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University
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greater sense of belonging in an active classroom environment. Finally, in the context of quantum engineering, a field where women and certain minoritygroups are often underrepresented, experiential learning opportunities may be particularlyimpactful. Hands-on projects and labs can boost students’ confidence and identity as emergingscientists or engineers. Research on undergraduate research programs (which are a form ofexperiential learning) supports this: studies have found that when students from underrepresentedbackgrounds participate in authentic research or lab experiences, their self-efficacy in STEMincreases and their aspirations for STEM careers grow. For instance, a program documented byCarpi et al. showed significant gains in
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
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- 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Chukwuemeka Duru; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Morgan State University; Uttam Gaulee; Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Benjamin Gbeminiyi Famewo
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shows a student performing an experiment using one of the devices developed in the ECPproject. By adopting ECP, students were able to have a better understanding in the course (COSC243 – Computer Architecture) and other STEM subjects that are part of the project.Figure 6: Students setting up the experiment.The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) developed by Pintrich, Smith,García, and McKeachie [15] was used to measure key constructs associated with students’ success,such as motivation, epistemic and perceptual curiosity, and self-efficacy. The effectiveness of theimplementation of ECP was evaluated using the MLSQ measure, which consists of a learninggoals scale that is further divided into cognitive and resource management
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- Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Mayur Sanap, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Arman Badalamenti, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Devadharshini Ayyappan, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sanjana Banerjee, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Diana Milena Urieta, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Caren Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Michael Daniele, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jay F Levine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alper Bozkurt, North Carolina State University; Edgar Lobaton, North Carolina State University
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efforts, we will also work on additional resources to help students and STEM enthusiasts tobuild such platforms in publicly accessible makerspaces. University or library makerspaces have added a new dimension tostudent learning through hands-on projects that help students build a wide range of skills otherwise underdeveloped [12] andsupport diversity and inclusion [18], [32]. Student engagement (voluntary or through courses) is associated with higher STEMidentity [23], GPA [17], and engineering design self-efficacy [18]. The maker movement started outside of academia with theDo-It-Yourself (DIY) culture [3], which some consider a form of citizen science and lifelong learning environment [13]. Giventhe research context of our platform, students
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- Enhancing Student Engagement and Support in ECE Education
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University
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preparation in enhancing theacademic performance, critical thinking skills, and career readiness of second-year engineeringstudents at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Maryland.The survey employs the use of a 5-point Likert scale tailored to the topic of hands-on physicspreparation for pre-engineering students. • Demographics: Age, gender, prior physics background. • Engagement: Participation in hands-on physics activities (e.g., labs, experiments). • Self-Efficacy: Confidence in applying physics concepts to engineering tasks. • Academic Performance: Self-reported grades in physics-related coursework. • Career Readiness: Perceptions of preparedness for engineering challenges.4.1.2 Sample:A total
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- ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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. S. Ferekides, and D. B. Radhakrishnan, “Examining Imposter Syndrome and Self-Efficacy Among Electrical Engineering Students and Changes Resulting After Engagement in Department’s Revolutionary Interventions,” presented at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2024.[11] T. J. Weston, E. Seymour, A. K. Koch, and B. M. Drake, “Weed-Out Classes and Their Consequences,” in Talking about Leaving Revisited: Persistence, Relocation, and Loss in Undergraduate STEM Education, E. Seymour and A.-B. Hunter, Eds., Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019, pp. 197–243. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-25304-2_7.[12] R. P. Harper and H. Thiry, “The Powerful Impact of Positive and Negative Interactions with STEM
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- Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Harlan John Peterson, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Yanzhe Li, University of Oxford; Gyuseok L. Kim, University of Pennsylvania
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trackerdemonstrated a 16.5% improvement in energy generation compared to the fixed solar panel.Reflection highlights substantial learning outcomes, including interdisciplinary learning,automation, coding, problem-solving skills, self-efficacy, and collaborative experiences. Thisproject allows high school and undergraduate students to replicate their experiences in anaffordable, efficient, and educational manner.KeywordsSolar energy, solar tracker, solar power, education, Arduino, Coding, automation, high school,undergraduate1. IntroductionAccording to the International Energy Agency, global energy-related CO2 emissions reached anew high of 36.8 billion tons in 2022, and the value will continue to grow as global electricitydemand keeps increasing [1], [2
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- ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University
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, emphasizing flexible instruction methods and multiple studentengagement means [12]. UDL practices relate to beneficial student outcomes such as increasedsocial and academic inclusiveness, autonomy, and self-efficacy [20]. These outcomes are crucialfor neurodivergent students, who face additional barriers to developing these skills. As UDLpractices reinforce neurodivergent strengths and remove barriers, students receive more avenuesto improve essential skills. Programs integrating technical instruction with structured social skillstraining demonstrate the potential for more inclusive AI education models [13]. Successfulimplementation requires careful attention to the diverse sensory and cognitive needs ofneurodivergent learners, including
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- Curricular Innovations in Computing -2
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- 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Sarah L. Harris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Yingtao Jiang, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Christine Clark; Ed Jorgensen; Tiberio Garza, Florida International University; Norma A Marrun, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Valerie L. Taylor
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peers,faculty, staff, and campus life. With 55% of engineering students being first-generation, andeven fewer having family members with careers in STEM fields, students’ ability to visualizelife as an engineer or computer scientist becomes more challenging. Non-cognitive factors suchas low self-efficacy may also play a role in students’ sense of belonging in college and in STEMmajors. Especially with the low state-wide K-12 ranking and the high percentage of first-generation students, these factors correlate with a need to support stronger study skills and studyhabits, including bridging gaps in K-12 learning and skills. Some students also report that theyand their families can often underestimate the importance of academic workload demands