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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 1: Student Success and Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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academicresources and maximizing opportunities in their college environment have a relationship withstudents’ academic achievement and the progress they make with their learning [1]–[3].Satisfaction with college outcomes has also been found to have a relationship with studentengagement in academic activities [4]. Active classroom learning strategies have facilitatedstudents’ involvement in course learning. Such pedagogical strategies that have improvedstudents’ engagement with course learning and academic achievement in engineering classroomsinclude project-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom, cooperative learning,questions, and discussions [5], [6].Furthermore, it has been found that motivation has the strongest relationship with

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 1: Student Success and Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Christopher, Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University; C.J. Witherell, Grand Valley State University; Aziz Gram Sarhan

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,performance, time management, commitment level, etc. Additionally, faculty who encouragethese practices in their courses may see better student engagement and knowledge retention.Unfortunately, these skills rarely come naturally to students, and many do not get the chance todevelop them before pursuing their undergraduate degree. Engineering courses should not onlyhelp students learn technical content but should also help them develop the skills of goal setting,expectation development, reflection, and self-assessment. This paper aims to address thefollowing two research questions: 1) What are the effects of self-efficacy, goal setting, andreflection on undergraduate engineering students? 2) What would a practical model forimplementing these

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 1: Student Success and Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander V Struck Jannini, Purdue University Library TSS

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professional identity with the student and helping them in ways that didnot violate the ethical principles of engineering and teaching. The results of this interaction werethat the student made it successfully through the semester and is finishing their program in goodstanding. The final takeaways from this experience are the use of empathic mentoring, being thechange that one wishes to be in engineering education, and taking extreme ownership of one’smentoring role to develop and guide their mentees.IntroductionEngineering as a discipline has had a reputation for having a difficult curriculum where manystudents do not succeed [1]–[7]. The most recent numbers regarding engineering retention ratesfor United States universities show that approximately

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 1: Student Success and Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Duncan H. Mullins, State University of New York, Buffalo ; AraOluwa Adaramola, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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and reflective journaling. Such methodscan be translated into faculty apprenticeship forms.Traditional TA training is insufficient preparation for teachingUnfortunately, a majority of engineering graduate students are not able to gain this practice.Many graduate students serve as TAs. However, this role is more often the execution of pre-designed material, solving problems within discussion sections, leading lab experiments,grading, or other activities which involve little creative control. Further, these roles often receivelittle to no formal preparatory training [1]–[3]. Some training programs exist, focusing on topicssuch as pedagogical preparation [4]–[7], accessibility training [8], [9].Faculty apprenticeship as a form of Student

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 1: Student Success and Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyra Anderson, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Nagash Clarke, University of Michigan

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pursuing STEM baccalaureate degrees lies in examining and addressing theculture of the engineering classroom and the engineering laboratory (Ibarra, 1999). The methods throughwhich engineering faculty choose to enrich and mentor students makes just a significant impact in whatthey are being taught. Brown Jr. offers fours components needed for strengthening the relationshipbetween underrepresented students and STEM baccalaureate degree pursual: (1) prioritizing diversity; (2)providing mentoring; (3) involving students in professional development activities; and (4) incorporatingreal cultural context within the framing of research (2011). Implementation of such elements within thestudy’s Biomechatronic Learning Laboratory for rehabilitation robotics

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laurel Lynn ONeill, Penn State University; Luis Delgado Jr., Penn State; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University; Sarah E Zappe, Penn State University

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discussed the changes that would make them feel more welcome and includedwithin academia and their department(s) (cultural and/or infrastructural changes). They alsoprovided advice and recommendations to future queer and trans graduate students. The panelreceived overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the audience expressed their willingness andenthusiasm to learn and support queer and trans graduate students. Overall, the lessons learnedfrom the Queer and Trans Graduate Students Panel are as follows: 1) Provided an opportunity to inform about the specific obstacles that many queer and trans students experience in graduate education. 2) Contributed to the knowledge of designing, facilitating, and conducting a student experiences

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noor Aulakh, Rowan University; JoyLynn Torelli, Rowan University; Alexandria Ordoveza, Rowan University; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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Transfer ShockAbstractIn this full student-led research paper, we investigate the social networks of both lateral andvertical engineering transfer students to determine how integrated they are at their currentinstitution, and how their social connectedness can affect the extent of their transfer shock.Transfer shock is a decrease in GPA that a transfer student might experience at their receivinginstitution and can affect student retention and likelihood of graduation. The research questionswe aim to answer are: 1) How do the social networks of lateral and vertical transfer studentsdiffer from one another? and 2) What is the correlation between a transfer student’s socialnetwork and their experience of transfer shock?To answer the research

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katelyn Churakos, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jayden Mitchell, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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meaningful knowledge they constructed after course completion.Implications for this work include providing information to instructors on how students viewinnovative, problem-based work and the benefits to their development as novice engineers. Thisstudy also suggests that autoethnography can serve as a valuable research method in engineeringeducation, allowing for a direct examination of students’ own experiences and perceptions.IntroductionThe student perspective provides valuable insight that can be leveraged to improve engineeringcurriculum and retention rates. [1], [2], [3]. The engineering curriculum at the university levelserves to engage students in activities that meet university requirements, as well as satisfy theAccreditation Board for

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Chan, University of California, Davis; Tate L Chatfield, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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population of undergraduate biomedical engineers (BMEs).Establishing a strong sense of belonging is inextricably linked with student engagement [1, 2],community building [3, 4], and retention of college students [5]. Students who feel like theybelong to their university, their major, or at least feel a sense of belonging in their highereducation are not only more likely to stay with their field of study [1] but also perform betteracademically [6], engage more attentively in their classes [7], and become more persistent [8].Strategies for improving the sense of belonging have documented an increase in the performanceof students and successful graduation from their respective engineering major, which translatesinto improved success in setting and

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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-methods research projects centered around diversity and inclusion in engineering. She will begin a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Engineering Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Fall 2024. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-In-Progress: How an Engineering Education Research Team’s Culture Impacts the Undergraduate Research ExperienceIntroductionThe impact of undergraduate research experiences (URE’s) on students' development asresearchers and STEM professionals has been studied since the early 2000s [1]. Students whoparticipate in UREs have reported that such experiences helped them clarify and confirm theircareer choices and

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 4: Minoritized Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Sayster, Clemson University ; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc

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further valued and supported by university administrators.IntroductionThere is a persistent concern surrounding representing diverse groups in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States [1]. Additionally, ABET’saccreditation is aimed at producing graduates who are prepared to enter the global workforcewith the ability to succeed and thrive in diverse and inclusive environments [2]. STEMprofessions require imagination and innovation which is easier to achieve when persons withdiverse backgrounds and experiences collaborate and work toward a common goal. Theseunderrepresented minority students face special challenges in these fields [3]. These challengesrequire an asset-based, cultural capital approach to analyze

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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research at the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED), both at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A Comparative Analysis of Support Perceptions between Transfer and First- Time-in-College Students in Engineering, Science, and Mathematics ProgramsIntroductionAn important mechanism for retaining engineering students is offering support programs at thecollege level, which includes, for example, formal structures such as living-learning communitiesas well as both formal or informal opportunities for mentoring by faculty and peers. However,traditional student retention theories concentrate primarily on the institutional level [1]–[5]. TheSTEM

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 4: Minoritized Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; John Roberts, UK College of Engineering

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existing research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fieldsdemonstrates two trends: 1) the demand for STEM jobs has outpaced the current supply ofSTEM workers in the United States; and 2) the demand for STEM jobs has outpaced the futuresupply of STEM workers, i.e. current degree-seeking college students [6], [7], [8], [9]. The lackof representation of Black students in undergraduate engineering programs is particularlypronounced. Black Americans make up approximately 13% of the population but less than 5% ofengineering graduates year-over-year [10]. In recent years, engineering education literatureacknowledges the fact that Black students and other minoritized groups have been systemicallyexcluded from engineering over time

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 3: Student Innovative Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elyas Masrour

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continuouslygraduates engineers who know how to build amazing projects but have nearly no concept of howthese projects will change the societies they are built within. Thankfully, in recent times, this hasbeen changing. As the power of technology in our modern world has grown to be undeniable, sohas the need to properly design, build, and regulate it. Across the nation, engineering programshave adopted more rigorous forms of engineering ethics education by embedding it in capstonedesign courses, introduction to engineering courses, or even by establishing separate coursesentirely dedicated to ethics in the engineering field [1]. Currently, one of the dominant paradigms for teaching engineering ethics stems fromreal-world case study analysis. In 2018

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Victoria Wrobetz, Front Range Community College, Colorado

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following research questions: 1) What types of programs are offered to support community college students in engineering-for-transfer programs? 2) What aspects of these programs contribute to the success of students who have responsibilities like employment or caretaking of another person? The systematized literature review resulted in nineteen peer-reviewed journal articles,published after 2010, collected from the Compendex and ERIC databases. These papers werethematically analyzed and results compared. These papers all addressed, to some extent, theexperiences and transfer outcomes of working or caretaking community college students inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. Results

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 3: Student Innovative Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sydney Rose Fitzgerald, Spackenkill High School; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School

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electronic instruments and audiotechnology in music venues, it is vital that accessibility and equity is ensured for performers ofall sectors; from classical performers, to pop artists, to digital music performers and beyond. Asoutlined in Article 27 of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights [1], “Everyone hasthe right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to sharein scientific advancements and its benefits”. Furthermore, Article 19 of this document states that“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression (.. . )”. An increase in globalawareness of diversity inclusion has led the United Nations among other leadinghumanity-driven organizations to emphasize a need for unrestricted

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 5: Motivation and Support for Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackson Clyde Smith; Ilham Kabir; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University

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acrossindividual faculty based on the type of assessment practices they choose to adopt in their courses.In addition to traditional formative and summative assessments, prior literature has identifiedother forms of assessment including standards-based, competency-based, mastery-based, andadaptive [1]. More recently, the practice of ungrading has become more prominent in thehumanities and social sciences and is slowly being adopted by engineering education. In coursesthat utilize ungrading, students are required to develop a portfolio of writing intensive or othertypes of projects in lieu of traditional assignments [2]. Students are expected to submit their workfor review, obtain feedback from the instructor, and implement that feedback over the course

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 3: Student Innovative Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nigel Michael Caprotti, State University of New York, New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York, New Paltz

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across disciplines, the condition of each circuit elementunder operation can be ascertained. This paper will introduce the design considerations andoutline of the team project, as well as demonstrate the feasibility of the reliability assessmentusing the voltage follower circuit. Mean-time-to-failure for each relevant failure mechanism willbe assessed as well as design shortcomings and improvements in reliability.Introduction As the complexity of technological innovation and advancement increases, the need forengineering scientists to pursue interdisciplinary industry-oriented research is greater than ever;this has been especially true for the semiconductor industry in recent years. In [1], Mody makesclear that the pursuit of

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 5: Motivation and Support for Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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D'Andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika, University of Toronto, Canada; Qin Liu, University of Toronto, Canada; Joanna Meihui Li, University of Toronto, Canada; Mustafa Nisar, University of Toronto, Canada; Jiawen Lin, University of Toronto, Canada

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growth [1], so engineering pathways have emerged as a topic of engineeringeducation research [2].Two major endeavors made over the past two decades have considerably shaped ourunderstandings about engineering pathways. One was the U.S.-based Academic Pathways Studyconducted in the 2000s by the Center for Advancement of Engineering Education of theUniversity of Washington. The project investigated the experiences of engineeringundergraduates and early-career engineers, with a focus on four aspects of becoming anengineer—skills, identity, education, and workplace [3]. The other was the report“Understanding Educational and Career Pathways of Engineers” produced by U.S. NationalAcademy of Engineering in 2018 [4]. The report provides an informative

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Candice W. Bolding, Clemson University; Robert M O'Hara, Clemson University; Penny S Edwards; Katherine Mulholland, Clemson University

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Comparisons with Tukey’s HSD Adjustment course)? Pairwise Comparison M∆ SE p 95% CIPARTICIPANTS University Belongingness Table 1 Neurodivergent & No Disability -0.36 .102 .002 [-0.596, -0.116] DISCUSSION & NEXT STEPS No Disability & Other

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsey Pegram, "Be A Maker (BeAM)" Makerspace in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; Maria Christine Palmtag; Anna Engelke, UNC-Chapel Hill / North Carolina State University

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,encouraging problem solving, and identifying skill weaknesses among participants in botheducational and workplace settings [1]. Historically, practitioners have also used this model tosupport peer-to-peer learning, in which community members learn from and encourage eachother [2], in both teacher education [1] and technology use [3], two paramount components of acollaborative makerspace like the BeAM Makerspace. CoP research shows that peer-to-peerlearning paired with product-based work yields better knowledge retention and personalaccountability amongst users [2][4]. Eager to encourage these outcomes in its own staffmembers, the BeAM Makerspace designed CoPs that would incorporate adaptiveteaching-projects to improve both the collaboration between

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in Progress: A Pilot Study on Faculty Perceptions of the Impact of COVID-19 on Undergraduate Engineering Student ReadinessIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread school closures across all levels, beginning inMarch 2020. Since then, K–12 schools and higher education institutions across the globe havebeen forced to alter their content delivery in order to maintain safe learning environments andcomply with local, state, and federal regulations [1]. During 2020 and 2021, many K–12 schoolsand higher education institutions implemented virtual learning, lost critical instruction time, andwere unable to cover the same amount of content as a typical pre-COVID-19 school year [2

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Resources

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hao Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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. Then, theyimplement these strategies. Finally, the problem solver reflects on their performance [1] [2]. Forill-structured problems where the solution path is not immediately obvious, the systematicapproach of self-regulated learning can help students navigate the possible difficulties and deadends. If a solution method does not work out, the problem solver can reflect on this and try adifferent approach.The Model of Domain Learning is another conceptual framework that can be applied to problemsolving. The goal is to understand how novices build expertise and become experts [3] [4]. Inthis framework, the learner progress through three stages. In the first stage, Acclimation, thelearner has little knowledge of a field, and the knowledge is

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Nichole Lehto, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE); Ning Fang, Utah State University

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environment to be less supportiveoverall [1]. In terms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors,studies have also found that first-generation students are 6% less likely to complete a degree inthese fields compared to their continuing-generation peers [2]. Research focusing on theengagement of first-generation college students in engineering is a topic that has not been widelyexplored up to this point. Because of the present battles that first-generation students face, moreresearch on their engagement is essential to aid them in achieving their educational goals.This work-in-progress (WIP) research utilizes the National Survey of Student Engagement(NSSE) as the main data collection instrument [3]. This survey is 40 questions

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 5: Motivation and Support for Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sepehr Khorshid, University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, University of Alabama

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initially, followed by two sets of questions to assessthe participants' stress levels related to job-seeking and future career challenges. These questionswill be categorized as personal and work-related stressors. Furthermore, this study aims to gatheropinions on the necessary skills that should be integrated into a mental health educationalprogram. This will provide insights into the required educational content for future mental healthcurricula targeted towards engineering students.Introduction According to the recent survey by American College Health Association (ACHA) among26,000 undergraduate students in the US, nearly 40% reported experiencing depression andanxiety [1]. Another research project, which examined mental health among more than

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 3: Student Innovative Practice

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eisa A. Khawaja, Alpharetta High School; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School

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and practices. The preliminary findings revealed that manydeveloped resources and curricula focused on secondary education, specifically middle school.However, recently there has been an increase in curriculum development for primary education.IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention in recent years across all sectors andfields [1]. In the past, AI was traditionally limited to industry. However, the integration ofengineering and computer science (CS) in pre-college education has led AI to emerge as the nextimperative topic in K-12 education [1], [2], [3]. With new technologies emerging rapidly, such asAlexa and Tesla’s self-driving cars, students must understand these tools and their utilizationstarting in

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 5: Motivation and Support for Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philippa Eshun; Kacey Beddoes, San Jose State University

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of Academic Culture on Engineering Graduates’ Workforce Expectations and Subsequent BehaviorsIntroductionThe supply of civil engineering graduates has yet to meet the demand of civil engineeringindustries within the United States [1]. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 7 percent growthwithin the 2021-2031 decade with about 24,200 job openings available each year [2], but only anestimated 21,561 civil engineering degrees were awarded in the U.S. in 2020 [3]. Furthermore, theCOVID-19 pandemic has resulted in employees quitting their jobs at higher rates than everhistorically recorded [4]; this has been further observed in the civil engineering industry [5]. Aresearch survey conducted by the Future World

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Adia Jefferson, Virginia Tech ; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Tech

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listservs at the prospective institution. The goal is to have arelatively diverse pool of participants so we can compare engineering PhD students’ experienceacross demographic groups. If the pool is less diverse than expected, I will utilize snowballsampling, reach out to network connections, and contact demographic-specific clubs/organizations/affinity groups.Data Collection Data for this study will be collected using a quantitative survey of Ph.D. students inengineering at an American Research-1 institution. The survey instrument will be adapted fromWeidman’s (2003) socialization of doctoral students survey to elicit responses to socializationfactors and milestones. The survey sections will include Likert scale, multiple choice, yes-no

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 6: Underserved Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anastasia M. K. Schauer, Georgia Institute of Technology; August Kohls, Carnegie Mellon University; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology

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various stages of their careers, and found thatwhen URMs leave the engineering field for a non-engineering career, they not only face less biasand discrimination, but also feel as if they are more positively impacting the world. We suggestsome methods for retaining URMs in engineering by leveraging interdisciplinary studies to offerbetter identity coherence by incorporating complex, impactful problem solving into their fields.All participants, especially URMs, expressed interest in the following methods of introducinginterdisciplinary aspects to engineering: (1) promoting interdisciplinary internships andintracollegiate research, (2) a revised first-year curriculum to introduce meaningfulinterdisciplinary-based projects, and (3) facilitation of

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 4: Minoritized Student Experiences

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Corbin; Noor Aulakh, Rowan University; Alex Herrman, Rowan University; Conor Peterson; Shahir Shariful Mollah; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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group setting. We also found acorrelation between social connectedness within a department and the competitiveness of thedepartment. These findings can be used to inform instructor’s pedagogical approaches andprovide additional support for the benefits of collaborative learning.IntroductionCollaborative learning has become a popular teaching tool for instructors who wish to increasestudent interaction and student academic outcomes. Put simply, collaborative learning “promotesthe building of peer relationships, fosters peer interactions and by involving students in differentdiscussions, it enables them to understand different perspectives, and to give and receivefeedback” [1]. Collaborative learning has been shown to help develop students