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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Champaign 2019 - presentUniversity of Denver Engineering (General) BS 1997- 2007 (Discontinued?)Loyola University Maryland Engineering Science(s) BS 1989 - 2010 Engineering BSE 2011 - presentLoyola University Chicago Engineering Science BS 2018 - 2021 Engineering BS, 2021 - presentSouthern Utah University Integrated Engineering BS 2003 - 2011 Engineering BS 2011 - presentA new movement is emerging around the name Integrated Engineering with sessions held at theAmerican Society for Engineering Education and Frontiers in Education conferences [20], [21].Southern Utah University offered an Integrated Engineering degree [22], [23] from 2003

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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Breanna Michelle Weir Bailey, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohammad Motaher Hossain; Larry Peel, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Paper ID #37388Work in Progress: Curricular Integration of Design and MaterialStandards in EngineeringDr. Breanna Michelle Weir Bailey, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville I am a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. I have been employed at Texas A&M University-Kingsville since 2006. I currently serve as Chair of the Department of Civil and Architec- tural Engineering.Mohammad Motaher HossainDr. Larry Peel, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Larry Peel received an A.S. from Snow College, in engineering, a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Utah State University, an M.S. in engineering mechanics

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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Gregory C. Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rui Li, New York University; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Vikram Kapila, New York University ; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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, my engineering freshmen are learning MATLAB in their second semester. So knowing how to transfer these activities to MATLAB would have been immensely useful.” After participating in the “Getting more Pololu “I am currently teaching an online workshop, what are your robots” (6); robotics course using CoderZ plans for integrating or “Review and develop the curriculum for 3rd and 4th revising mechatronics and existing course

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania

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effectively communicate the results of the design effort through a professionalengineering report and oral presentation. The design project will include material within andbeyond the curriculum as well as technical and non-technical considerations. Design projectsoften result in a deliverable prototype. As part of the course requirements and assessment of thestudents in the course, each student must: • Submit their engineering notebook weekly for assessment. • Attend weekly project meetings. • Provide evidence of completion of various design, construction, testing, and system integration milestones throughout the semester. • Participate in and develop content for presentations and poster sessions. • Submit a summative technical

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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Masoumeh Farhadi Nia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Grace E. Callen; Gayatri Aroskar, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Justin An, University of the District of Columbia; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Charles Thompson, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Kelilah Wolkowicz, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Max Denis, University of the District of Columbia

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, linear and nonlinear systems, and telecommunications.Prof. Kelilah Wolkowicz, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Kelilah Wolkowicz is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the UMass Lowell. Kelilah studies problems in healthcare that could be solved by applying design, control theory, and robotics. Her research focuses on developing methods and mechanisms to further enhance or promote user indepen- dence, while addressing users’ needs to remain, as much as possible, integrated socially and productively as members of their communities. Kelilah is an engineering faculty advocate for the River Hawks Scholar Academy, an engineering faculty fellow for DifferenceMaker, and a faculty advisor for the Society of

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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Shuvra Das, University of Detroit, Mercy

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change the design landscape into a more inclusiveecosystem [1,2]. And the Design Justice principles can be a concrete set of guidelines that canhelp teach engineering students how to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practicesin their profession.Research shows [3], while typical engineering programs have plenty of design content, theconcepts of design justice are rarely taught. This paper talks about the experiences of introducingsome of the concepts of design justice into several undergraduate courses. It was done through acase study of a section of an interstate that was built in the 1950s cutting across a thrivingneighborhood that was eventually decimated. This case has been in recent news, since federalgovernment money is

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Mark Berczynski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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were developed through the Engineering and Computing EducationProgram, held in the COEIT, allowing multidisciplinary enrollment. CIRTL curriculum and otherin house pedagogy were utilized and redesigned to be digestible for undergraduate students.In this work-in-progress paper, class discussion of teaching philosophy, mid semester ‘bullet list’development and full teaching philosophy statements generated by the teaching fellows wereexamined for successful outcome achievement. The data collected will be used to help assess theeffectiveness and further develop the seminar class.Relevant Literature Since the late 1990’s, Undergraduate Teaching Assistants were utilized in, for example,psychology departments as an answer for deficiencies in

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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Hatsuko Yoshikubo, Shibaura Institute Of Technology, Japan; Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan; Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

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Reform and Research Activity. She obtained a Ph.D. in English Literature from Chiba University in 2002. Her current main research interests are: 1) how including humanities courses in an engineering education curriculum can help students to gain flexibility, and an appreciation of equity, and a greater richness of ideas; 2) finding and solving the systematic issues impacting the effectiveness of engineering education, specifically in the context of project-based learnings; and 3) assessing the impact of interdisciplinary engi- neering project-based learnings. Below are her recent presentations at international conferences: WERA 2022, APAIE 2022, IIAI DSIR 2021, IIAI DSIR 2020, WERA 2019. She obtained the Outstanding Paper

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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Bob Rhoads, The Ohio State University; John Schrock, The Ohio State University

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learners’ beliefs, monitoring, and control of test-enhanced learning. Educational Psychology Review, 33(3), 823-862. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-020-09578-2[42] Bjork, E. L., & Bjork, R. A. (2011). Making things hard on yourself, but in a good way: Creating desirable difficulties to enhance learning. In M. A. Gernsbacher, R. W. Pew, L. M. Hough, J. R. Pomerantz (Eds.) & FABBS Foundation, Psychology and the real world: Essays illustrating fundamental contributions to society (pp. 56–64). Worth Publishers.[43] Soderstrom, N. C., & Bjork, R. A. (2015). Learning versus performance: An integrative review. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(2), 176-199. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1745691615569000[44] Kirk-Johnson, A

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Edward Paul Weingart; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Shoshana Armington; Kathryn Libal, University of Connecticut

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, University of Connecticut Davis Chacon Hurtado, Ph.D., is an assistant research professor at UConn. He co-directs the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative, which is a collaboration between UConn’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the School of Engineering, and the Human Rights Institute, to promote and advance interdisci- plinary research in engineering with a clear focus on societal outcomes. Davis is working with a number of faculty on campus to develop research and curriculum at the intersection of human rights and engi- neering, such as the one discussed herein. Davis completed his Ph.D. in Transportation and Infrastructure Systems at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2018. His research

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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Liya Grace Ni, Biola University

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courses will be offeredseparately.This unique background sets the stage of the 5-DOF robotic arm project presented in this paper.The first prototype was developed by a team of three rising Engineering Physics sophomores,mentored by an engineering faculty member, during their 2022 Summer Engineering Internshipexperience. Currently another team of students are continuing the development and transferringthe Arduino-based system to the ROS 2 platform in their Directed Research course with the samefaculty member. Upon the completion of the migration to ROS 2, components of this robotic armsystem will then be integrated into the course projects of multiple courses in the BS-Engineeringand BS-Robotics curricula. Another direction of this project is to

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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this paper is to present an outline of the curriculum, examples of assigned studentprojects and educational strategies for the Deep Learning module and to discuss the successfulproject ideas completed by the students in the course over the past 2 years. Deep learning andcomputer vision have been generally under the purview of computer science and data sciencemajors, but software tools such as MATLAB and carefully selected curriculum can make AI andDL accessible to multidisciplinary engineering students who generally possess limited and variedsoftware development backgrounds.It should be noted that an application of deep learning models called large language models(LLMs) have been introduced into the mainstream in the past few years. Examples

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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Kathryn Hasz, Carthage College; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University & Carthage College

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. This major would have students take an Introduction to Engineering Design class,Statics, Materials, complete an external project, and do a one-semester capstone. Thisengineering curriculum would be supported by math, physics and chemistry courses, includingelectronics and thermodynamics through the physics department. The initial engineering sciencedegree was not meant to be an ABET-accredited degree but a pathway for students interested inengineering to gain engineering training while integrating other interests such as business,environmental science, and data science. This degree was intended to provide strong preparationfor careers in areas such as entrepreneurship, project management, architecture/design,government technology policy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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peiyun xu, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University, China; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University, China

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, ornationality [15]. Although differences exist between the two perspectives, they are moredifferent in emphasis than in kind. Thus, some researchers link the two perspectives to get amore fully integrated view. They view identity as a complex phenomenon that involvesreflexive activities of self-categorization and identification with respect to membership inspecific groups [16][17]. In the following, we prefer the third interpretation as it provides amore comprehensive understanding of identity. Interdisciplinary identity Disciplinary and interdisciplinary identities are two manifestations of identities in termsof disciplinary affiliations and have been regarded as an intrinsic driving force for learningstrategies, learning performance, and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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George Tan, Texas Tech University; Sampa Halder; Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky

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] emphasizes the importance of real-world experience in education, reporting on 29 programs that have successfully infused real-worldexperience into the curriculum. This course explores the use of real-world experience at a deeperlevel within the curriculum, with students engaged in team-oriented instructional methods. In recent years, strong interest has gained traction for the incorporation of project-basedlearning (PBL) in a variety of different engineering disciplines, e.g. [26-33]. These previous effortscan inform proposed curriculum. However, few prior efforts have occurred to implement PBLthroughout an entire engineering curriculum. One exception is the Iron Range Engineering (IRE)program, which started in 2010 and uses 100% PBL with no

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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Siavash Farzan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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and is considered a fundamental sub-ject in an undergraduate and postgraduate robotics curriculum. Furthermore, project-based learninghas shown significant benefits in engineering domains, specifically in interdisciplinary fields such asrobotics which require hands-on experience to master the discipline adequately. However, designinga project-based learning experience to teach control theory in a hands-on setting can be challenging,due to the rigor of mathematical concepts involved in the subject. Moreover, access to reliable hard-ware required for a robotics control lab, including the robots, sensors, interfaces, and measurementinstruments, may not be feasible in developing countries and even many academic institutions in theUS. The current

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks, P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Kurt Klavuhn, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Tumkor Serdar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Laura M. Wieserman, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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questions asking if the student anticipated adhering to academicintegrity rules (Q13), if they felt that others would not adhere to academic integrity rules (Q14),and if the student felt that they were skilled enough in computer literacy to succeed in an onlineenvironment (Q15) or if there would be technical problems due to the online environment (Q16).ResultsPopulation CharacteristicsAs summarized in Table 2 the paired data population included four disciplines, namely CivilEngineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (ChemE), Electrical Engineering (EE) and MechanicalEngineering (ME). Of the four disciplines the majority was ME at 61% and CE at 36%. 84% ofthe students identified as male, 15% female, and 1% identified as agender. Fourth-year studentsmade

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rob Sleezer, Virginia Tech; Emilie A. Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Ph.D. in Microelectronics-Photonics from the University of Arkansas. He attended Oklahoma State University where he graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He is currently a facultyDr. Emilie A. Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato Emilie A. Siverling is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Engineering and the Iron Range Engineering Bell Program through Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, an M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education, and a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Self-Study of Faculty Methods

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Liesl Folks, The University of Arizona; Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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data science micro-credential have unique opportunities to improve critical super-skills, including writtencommunication, project management, iterative thinking, and real-world problem-solving.THE NEED FOR DATA ACUMENEngineering disciplines are increasingly adopting and integrating data science into their problem-solving and experimental approaches [1-3]; yet few engineering programs directly integrate datascience and visualization into their curriculum. In an effort to address this need and respond tothe NASEM report on Data Science for Undergraduates, which calls on institutions to increase“data acumen” through “a range of educational pathways,” [REDACTED] School ofEngineering and Applied Sciences launched an undergraduate micro-credential

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Lijun Wang, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder

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multidisciplinary curriculum involving two or moresubject areas not only increases students’ competence in complex problem solving and thuscompetitiveness in the workforce, but also increases interest in future coursework for women [5,6, 7, 8]. The inclusion of engineering majors that support multidisciplinary pathways could helprecruit and retain more engineers into the workforce, as well as help balance the ratio of men towomen engineers practicing the profession.Recently at several universities (such as University of Colorado Boulder, Boise State, OregonState, Texas A&M, Purdue, and University of Southern California), there has been an emergenceof new engineering majors which incorporate outside disciplines into engineering studies,allowing for more

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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Celeste Chavis, Morgan State University; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University

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thoughtful mapping,planning, and alignment of student outcomes to direct assessments of students that must conductedby faculty on an on-going basis. This process must be systematic to facilitate the continuous reviewof programs.Faculty assessment of student outcome performance is a critical component of this process. Whilethe spreadsheet is still the most common assessment tool, several programs have developed othertools and instruments to aid in the assessment process. These tools are often used to automate someportion of the assessment process [2–5]. Programs develop tools in-house or purchase commercialsoftware. These tools may have several benefits such as including the systematic integration ofplanning and assessment, centralized maintenance

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, McMaster University; Andrew Lee

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deployed a bomb finding robot named the LynchBot to Iraq late in 2004 and then again in 2006 deployed about a dozen more improved LynchBots to Iraq. His team also assisted in the deployment of 84 TACMAV systems in 2005. Around that time he volunteered as a science advisor and worked at the Rapid Equipping Force during the summer of 2005 where he was exposed to a number of unmanned systems technologies. His initial group composed of about 6 S&T grew to nearly 30 between 2003 and 2010 as he transitioned from a Branch head to an acting Division Chief. In 2010-2012 he again was selected to teach Mathematics at the United States Military Academy West Point. Upon returning to ARL’s Vehicle Technology Directorate from West

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Lourdes A. Medina; Ivan J. Baiges-Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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ofstudents, demand that we don't simply follow but become a leader for innovative approaches andmodels for an equitable, post-carbon, circular economy that supports a human flourishing andecological integrity. There is a need and opportunity to create a coherent program to form newengineering graduates capable of meeting technical engineering requirements woven with thesocial, economic, political, environmental, and other facets central to sustainability and resilience.In response, an interdisciplinary team of researchers proposed the creation of a new SustainableEngineering (SE) Minor at UPRM as part of a larger plan to develop a new Bachelor's degreeprogram in this area. This plan will allow concrete developmental progress while acknowledgingthat

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ann Weitnauer; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Your Hand, a multidisciplinary collaboration between engineering and the artsAbstract: Raise Your Hand is an immersive, interactive sensor-driven dynamic art exhibit.Vision tracking software changes the video projections, mechatronics, and music composition inresponse to the height of a visitor’s raised arm. The 1 ½-year project brought together studentsand faculty from computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrialdesign, mechanical engineering, literature, media and communication, computational media, andmusic technology. Further, students were integrated into the project in different forms, includingcapstone design teams, Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) students, undergraduate research

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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Reza Rashidi, SUNY University, Buffalo

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Paper ID #37614Redesigning Senior Capstone Sequence with Multidisciplinary,Industry-Sponsored ProjectsDr. Reza Rashidi, SUNY University, Buffalo Dr. Reza Rashidi is an Associate Professor at SUNY University at Buffalo. He was an Associate Professor at SUNY Alfred State when he redesigned the senior capstone sequence presented in this paper. He received his Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEMS development) from the University of British Columbia in 2010 and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Development of Biomedical Sensing Devices in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kartik Saigal

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other majors leaves the two quite farapart in the visualization.A limitation of the disciplinary distance measure is that it is based on the curriculum andpractices of a single institution. It is shaped by the groupings of majors within academic units;campus and department subject-code conventions; and collaboration between departments. Forexample, a technical writing course might be offered by an English/ Communicationsdepartment, showing connections between all technical majors that make use of the class. If atechnical department required their own version of the course under their own subject code, theapparent connection with other majors would disappear. The measure is especially sensitive tocampus and department subject code conventions

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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Eric Markvicka, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jason Daniel Finnegan; Kasey Moomau; Amie Sueann Sommers; Markeya S. Peteranetz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Tareq A. Daher, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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provide an ideal learning tool for students in STEMeducation, allowing them to gain hands-on experience regarding the mechanics, planning, andcontrol of robotic arms.Here, a robotic arm kit was introduced that is composed entirely of off-the-shelf components thatcan be assembled using a screwdriver and wrench. The assembled kit is low-cost (< $200), easilytransportable in a small plastic toolbox, and can be powered utilizing a built-in battery or standard5V USB cable (< 500 mA) connected to a laptop computer. This low-cost, transportable, anduntethered robotics platform was used to evaluate the design of experiential learning experiencesthat complement existing robotics curriculum focusing on the mechanics, planning, and control ofserial

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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Karl D. Schubert, University of Arkansas; Lee Shoultz; Shantel Romer, University of Arkansas

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: applying continuous improvement practicesand realizing that, in a sense, the program is in start-up mode (as in an entrepreneurial start-up)and therefore we need to be nimble and willing to evolve the program as we improve it andexpand it.As we have grown, we have also seen an increase in the number of students transferring fromother majors within the institution and from other colleges and universities. These includestudents who have courses that may satisfy some courses in our curriculum, particularly theintroductory programming courses (Python, R, Object Oriented Programming). This hasmotivated us to develop a course equivalency list which benefits the students and our academicadvisors.More on these topics in the next sections.Program

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, West Virginia University; Daniel Augusto Kestering; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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graduatingfrom high school are prepared to take university level courses in math and science. In 2022, theACT composite results fell to the lowest values since 1991. This generation of students is moredistressed, disengaged, digitally distracted, and discouraged when compared with previouscohorts.The purpose of this project is to identify the challenges faced by students transitioning from highschool to college after the COVID-19 pandemic. For this study, we are focused on the transitionof first-generation students as they experience their first semester in college. We believe that theCOVID-19 pandemic has caused significant shifts in the struggles and needs of incomingstudents. For the analysis, first semester students enrolled in an engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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Abdullah Ibrahim, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Roudha Saif Al-Khaldi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Doaa Elamin Emam; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Marwan Khraisheh, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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rateamong engineering graduates in western countries is almost 13% [4], and a staggering62.3% and 42.8% among Fine art and Design graduates respectively [5]. These numbersdo not just disincentivise students from pursuing their desired majors and their passionsbut also suggest a need for an immediate change to improve disciplinary education, ifnot completely returning to an integrative multidisciplinary approach.The vitality of multidisciplinary education is therefore evident. However, the approachtowards this collaborative education is just as important. The way a topic is introducedto a student and the way that topic is applied varies highly with respect to the type ofeducational model being followed. Project based learning, for example gives