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- ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Allison Lee, Campbell University
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surveys to measure increase in self-efficacy. Additionally, anonymized project gradesand final grades from previous semesters will be compared to Fall 2024 grades to explore anychanges in student competency. Findings/Conclusions: Preliminary results indicate that, ingeneral, student self-efficacy increased after completing the project, but additions to the surveyand/or other data collection need to be included in future semesters to help quantify the effects ofSDL in the project. Implications: It is possible that the small addition of story-telling elementsinto the already established end-of-the-semester project may positively correlate with an increasein student self-efficacy and competency in system dynamics. If so, this may be a useful
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- ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware
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9 Senior / 4th 28 19 9 0 7 Total 256 199 (78%) 54 (21%) 3 (1%) 32 (12%)Survey items (Appendix A) considered participant demographics, questions regarding identity asa maker and self-efficacy for conceptual design and prototyping, and questions regardinginteractions with both the makerspace teaching assistants (TAs) and other student users in themakerspace. Survey items came from a previously validated measure [26,27] with items relatedto self-efficacy in conceptual design and prototyping (i.e., “tinkering”) with terminology relatingto space identification [31]; The survey also included questions regarding participant
Enhancing Student Learning in a Blended Undergraduate Dynamics Course through Hands-on Mini-Projects
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- ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Mohammadreza Chimehrad, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida
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confidence whenapplying the course concepts in the experimental analysis and outcome part of the activity andlower confidence in accounting for uncertainties and troubleshooting. Ford and coworkersreported similar confidence level trends in these self-efficacy items in a materials laboratorycourse. [16]Figure 7: Student mean scores for self-efficacy questions in the exit survey.Conclusion and Future WorkSeveral hands-on MP activities were implemented along with regular HW assignments toenhance student learning in an undergraduate Dynamics course. The effectiveness of these MPactivities was measured through comparative analysis of course grade data with a baselinesection and entry and exit surveys administered in the MP section. The study results
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- Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Junhyuk Kang, Cornell University; Beatriz Asfora, Cornell University
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– 82, 2006, doi: 10.1177/1525822X05279903.[27] V. Braun and V. Clarke, “Using thematic analysis in psychology,” 2006.[28] J. Saldaña, The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, Second. SAGE, 2013. [Online]. Available: www.sagepublications.com[29] N. K. Denzin, “Triangulation 2.0*,” J Mix Methods Res, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 80–88, Apr. 2012, doi: 10.1177/1558689812437186.[30] B. Choi, “I’m Afraid of not succeeding in learning: introducing an instrument to measure higher education students’ fear of failure in learning,” Studies in Higher Education, vol. 46, no. 11, pp. 2107–2121, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1080/03075079.2020.1712691.[31] L. E. Margulieux et al., “Self-Regulation, Self-Efficacy, and Fear of Failure Interactions with
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- ME Division 10: Innovation in the Sophomore Year
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida
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around the test 3. After gaining IRBapproval, students could choose to complete the survey for 1-point of extra credit. If students didnot want to complete the survey, they could choose an alternative assignment that is equivalent tothe same amount of time and effort. In doing so, we were able to include responses of those whochose to respond to the survey (Table 1). Questions regarding perceptions of multiple attemptswere created by the professor on a scale from 1-5 (strongly disagree to strongly agree) to furtherdevelop best practices and identify the perceived efficacy of MAT in a course providing PBH(Table 1). Self-reported motivation was investigated through the lens of self-efficacy, or the beliefthat a student is able to accomplish the
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- ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Julie Mendez, Purdue University
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methods are increasingly being discussed [1] - [3]. Some concernswith grades include being an ineffective way to provide constructive feedback and demotivatingstudents [4]. Alternative grading strategies, including specifications grading, are gainingpopularity in higher education. Benefits of alternative grading methods include reduced studenttext anxiety [5], increased student self-efficacy [6], [7], similar or higher learning outputs [8],and higher grades in a subsequent course [9]. Many examples of alternative grading methods inengineering courses have recently been reported [10] - [15].In specifications grading, student work is scored pass/fail according to whether the assignmentsubmission meets the provided requirements, and the final grade
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- ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Afzel Noore, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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. Cady (Eds.) Applying Research to Practice (ARP) Resources. 2009, Accessed 2/15/2019 fromhttp://www.engr.psu.edu/AWE/ARPresources.aspx[2] Torres, J. B. and Solberg, V. S., "Role of Self-Efficacy, Stress, Social Integration, and FamilySupport in Latino College Student Persistence and Health," Journal of Vocational Behavior 59,2001, 53-63.[3] Dinther, M. V., F. Dochy, and Segers, M., “Factors affecting students’ self-efficacy in highereducation,” Educational Research review, 6, 2011, 95-108.[4] National Science Foundation, “Shaping the Future: New Expectations for UndergraduateEducation in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology,” National ScienceFoundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources: Arlington, VA, 1996.[5] Xiongyi
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- ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques
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- 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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- Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
interaction with rigid bodies will deepen their comprehension of equilibrium and force balance.4. Application of Theoretical Concepts: Through interactive gameplay, students will apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, advancing from basic force applications to complex systems like frames and trusses, where internal force representation is required.5. Increased Self-Efficacy: The immersive VR experience is designed to boost students' confidence in their ability to understand and apply statics concepts. Pre- and post-assessments will measure their improved ability to resolve forces in 3D space, highlighting increased mastery of the subject matter. V. Research Questions:Our main research question is: How does How does the