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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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Katherine Drinkwater, Duke University; Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University

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should join, and any differences between the two.The research questions that guided this study were: RQ1: How do undergraduate engineering students perceive the amount of time spent engaging in engineering clubs? RQ2: Why are undergraduate engineering students motivated to join engineering clubs? RQ3: What are the perceived benefits of engineering club participation?Students are motivated to join engineering clubs to find community with peers [3], applyknowledge to real-world settings [4], prepare for their careers [5], develop new skills [6], [7],and pursue personal interests [8]. Design clubs (both competition and impact-focused teams)provide additional opportunities to practice the design process [9], manufacture parts

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vivian H Nguyen, City Colleges of Chicago ; Anthony Jesus Blanco, City Colleges of Chicago; Andrew Steppan, City Colleges of Chicago; Juan Munoz, City Colleges of Chicago ; Guadalupe Pina-Castillo, City Colleges of Chicago; Shlesha Patel, City Colleges of Chicago; Melvin Cabrera, City Colleges of Chicago; Tobias Wimmer; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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of retention among students include: classroom and academic environments,grades and conceptual understanding, high school preparation, interest and career goals, race andgender, and self-efficacy [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Self-efficacy is defined as one's “belief in theirability to produce desired results by their actions” [9]. The literature corroborates the fact thatself-efficacy is generally a predictor of academic achievement and that students with loweracademic performance are more likely to drop out [2], [3], [10], [11], [12]. The decision to dropout of post-secondary school is connected to long-term economic deficiencies that affect familydynamics, amplifying inequalities in future generations [13]. It will be more difficult for

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Student Division Technical Session 5: Self- Efficacy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Myers, Rowan University; Matthew Currey, Rowan University; Luciano Miles Miletta, Rowan University; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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research experience includes examination of implicit bias in the classroom and application of VR technologies to improve student engagement. Darby hopes to pursue a career in STEM education and educational research.Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Associate Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Experiential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Effect of Ego Network Structure on Self-efficacy in Engineering StudentsAbstractEngineering

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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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received his B.S. from National Tsing-Hua Univer- sity in Taiwan and M.S. and Eng.Sci.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Columbia University. Subsequently he joined IBM Microelectronics as an R&D scientist/engineer for a career in the microelec- tronics industry to develop advanced semiconductor technologies. He joined SUNY New Paltz in 2018 with expertise in materials science and solid mechanics, and with research interests in stress-induced phenomena in engineering materials, microelectronics reliability, additive manufacturing of metals, and interdisciplinary engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Circuit-level Microelectronics Reliability

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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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Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chulin Chen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Lorna Treffert, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Alexis Gillmore, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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research methods that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Developing an Ethnographic Observation and Reflection Template: An Example from Studying Epistemic Differences within EER

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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 that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams.Ms. Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Isabel recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Honors. She has assisted with several qualitative and mixed

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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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Aadhy Parthasarathy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rupal Nigam, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Aanchal Gupta, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Tove Elisabeth Kopperstad, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ani Pirosmanishvili, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Theresa Ann Saxton-Fox, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Academia as a Minority Gender: A seminar featuring a faculty member from the Grainger College of Engineering, and one of the first female faculty to be hired in her department, was held. Students were invited to have cookies and coffee while they learned about the trials and tribulations of navigating academia as a woman. This was an opportunity for graduate students to visualize their own careers as future academics and scientists. Attendees also received engineering seminar credit for the event. This event targeted the ‘advice and support’ intervention. 5. Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Workshop: A workshop on implicit bias and how to recognize and respond to microaggressions in the workplace was conducted by

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eliot Nathaniel Wachtel, University of California, Santa Cruz; Qingyuan Cao, University of California, Santa Cruz; Matthew Kaltman, University of California, Santa Cruz; Khanh Tran, University of California, Santa Cruz; Miguel Robles Hernandez, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz

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initiative since his freshman year, first as a student, then as an instructor for the past two years. With three years of industry experience, he offers a first hand perspective on the design subjects he teaches, including 3D design and fabrication. Currently, he is a manufacturing engineer for the company Precision Swiss Products. In his free time, Qingyuan enjoys teaching his Pomeranian, Biscuit, new tricks.Mr. Matthew Kaltman, University of California, Santa Cruz Matthew Kaltman is a senior Robotics Engineering student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Throughout his academic career he has fallen in love with low-power agricultural sensing solutions, and is continuing this passion as an Undergraduate

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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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course, the more disciplinaryknowledge and concepts the student is assumed to have mastered. But while faculty use grades toprovide feedback to students regarding knowledge accumulation within a curriculum, they alsohold implications for the ways students experience school. For example, grades influence thenumber of scholarships and types of financial assistance offered to students, with higher gradesyielding more financial support. They are used to determine eligibility for entrance into certainacademic and sports programs, and in some instances, can qualify or disqualify students fromcertain co-op, internship, and other career development opportunities.However, approaches, philosophies, and policies toward grading can vary drastically

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Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Nicole Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Chloe Faith Mann, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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participant with more than thirty years of experience as an engineeringprofessor. When asked about noticeable differences observed during their tenure, they claimedthat the changes “are not big.” Among the few changes highlighted, they initially mentioned thegradual shift in technology. When I started, we were still using card punches […] By the time I came [to their current university], we had gotten rid of card punches, and we were starting to have little PCs showing up… so you can see the transition. Now, your cell phone is more powerful than any computer we had at the time. […] So, it’s always been a gradual thing.Throughout their career, the standards of technology have changed drastically. However, astechnology continues

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Student Division Technical Session 5: Self- Efficacy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sierra Lynn Repp, University of Portland; Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Jacob P. Kimball, University of Portland

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be most useful.Background According to the American Society of Quality, problem solving is the process of defining,determining the cause, creating or identifying a variety of solutions, and then selecting andimplementing one of the solutions to a problem [1]. The ability to problem-solve is consistentlyone of the most sought-after competencies that a prospective employee can have [2].Additionally, the ability to problem-solve impacts critical thinking, teamwork, and leadershipskills, all of which are also considered important competencies needed for career readiness.However, despite their importance, many employers note a proficiency gap in several of thesecompetencies in recent graduates [2]. One of the most important parts

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Justin Jin; Parker Olkowski; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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fields.All team members have chosen STEM as their career path.Results from Summer CampsFigure 6 illustrates feedback from three summer camps. Each camp adopted the LPS frameworkand trained 20 students from grades 2-8 for a week. To ensure direct hands-on experiences, fourstudents shared one set of hardware during practice sessions. Across the three camps, there was anoticeable increase in positive feedback regarding returning to the camp, participating in FIRSTrobotics programs, and recommending the camp to others. This improvement confirms theeffectiveness of the LPS framework to prepare the team to make a bigger and more positiveimpact as the trainers accumulate more experiences through the learning-practice-service cycle.Notably, one child from

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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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. If a class only examineshistorical events, it will neglect the study of technologies that are on the horizon, whichgraduating engineers will actually work on over the course of their careers. Right now, some of the technologies that will shape the next decade and beyond are quiteclear. It’s obvious that virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles will all playa role in shaping our future. But as these technologies develop, there aren’t case studies to use toproperly analyze or discuss them in a classroom setting. This is where science fiction can play animportant role. Writers have been writing about these technologies for as long as we haveimagined them. In fact, the term Metaverse first appeared in the 1992

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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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their engagement, learning, andachievement while removing the demotivation and mental stress of having lower grades [37].Faculty can also make students see the importance of the class at the beginning of the semester.Asking students what they want to take from the class and apply it in their career as theassignment after the first lecture can promote intrinsic motivation. In addition, faculty shouldutilize active learning pedagogy that has shown evidence to increase student engagement duringcourse learning.References[1] R. M. Gonyea, K. A. Kish, G. D. Kuh, R. N. Muthiah, and A. D. Thomas, 4th ed. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research, Policy, and Planning.: College Student Experiences Questionnaire

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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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-Generation College Students that Impact Persistence,” Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, vol. 37, no. 1, Jan. 2021.[6] R. L Navarro, L. Y. Flores, J. P. Legerski, J. Brionez, S. F. May, H. N. Suh, and A. K. Jung, “Social cognitive predictors of engineering students’ academic persistence intentions, satisfaction, and engagement,” Journal of Counseling Psychology, vol. 66, no. 2, p.170, Mar, 2019.[7] P. O. Garriott, R. L. Navarro, and L. Y. Flores, “First-Generation College Students’ Persistence Intentions in Engineering Majors,” Journal of Career Assessment, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 93–106, Aug. 2016.[8] C. Gillen-O’Neel, “Sense of Belonging and Student Engagement: A Daily Study of First- and

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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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about mentoring their students,and perhaps see some techniques or skills that they would like to explore for themselves.References[1] R. D. Augustine, “Persistent and attrition of engineering students, a study of freshman and sophomore engineering students at three Midwestern universities,” 1966.[2] L. A. McDade, “Knowing the ‘right stuff’: Attrition, gender, and scientific literacy,” Anthropol. Educ. Q., vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 93–114, 1988.[3] C. Adelman, “Women and men of the engineering path: A model for analyses of undergraduate careers,” 1998.[4] M. Besterfield-Sacre, C. J. Atman, and L. J. Shuman, “Characteristics of freshman engineering students: Models for determining student attrition in engineering,” J

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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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to understand what this process may entail.According to some graduate education scholars, there are four core elements related to graduatestudents' development of an identity congruent with the norms and values of their field:knowledge acquisition, investment, involvement, and engagement (Weidman, 2006). Knowledgeacquisition describes how students learn skills and information that will help them perform wellin their new role as a Ph.D. student, as well as gain an understanding of what academic successentails. Through knowledge acquisition, students become aware of normative expectations of thePh.D. student role and can make a realistic assessment of their personal ability to pursue theirdesired career. The student's investment reflects their

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Perla Abigail Bran, City Colleges of Chicago; Casey Mikaela Tan, City Colleges of Chicago; Jason Kwame Frimpong Osei-Tutu, City Colleges of Chicago; Luis Vicente Villanueva, City Colleges of Chicago; Brenda Najjuma, City Colleges of Chicago; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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asynchronously.Regardless of living in campus, they experienced isolation “I didn't really get to see manypeople outside of my roommates and whoever was on my floor” noting that they “found itdifficult to organically meet people.” Participant E’s leading factor in reverse transferring was“the cost of college and fear of “debt piling up.” Upon reverse transferring Participant E felt ashift in environment expressing how community college feels “more welcoming” and fosters a“sense of community”. This student is on track to complete their associate degree andtransferring back to a four-year institution to complete their bachelors. When asked if theywould start the college decision over again Participant E says, “I would have been at WrightCollege. I know the career I

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryann Renee Hebda, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University

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course that facilitated your development of _____. c. Were any other courses or experiences in college impactful for you in developing ______?11. Has this course had any effect on your future life, goals, or career?12. What was your main takeaway from this course/experience?

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Edward Chaback, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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increased confidence inindustry readiness. From the various questions asked to the students, the responses will help to drive theapplication and angle of the framework. For instance, if it is found that a particular group ofstudents have a low confidence in a development area of interest, the framework can be moldedto better provide resources to that group for aiding in their development. In terms of workforcedevelopment, this could include high level information for first year students from a businesslevel perspective, and then narrowing down to a more detailed representation view for graduatingseniors looking for a job or a student with more detailed career plans. This framework is being developed from systems engineering principles

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Anna Brown, Utah State University; Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University

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address a sizable demand forcomputer programmers in the workforce [3], [4]. Particularly, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics[5] anticipates a 15% increase in computer science related careers, but a 10% decrease in thecomputing workforce. One potential factor in this predicted decrease could be that high schoolstudents lack exposure to computer science as upward of 89% of high school science teachersnever include computer science in their teaching [6]. To expose high school students tocomputing, future iterations of the NGSS should integrate computer science standards that alignwith computing skills needed to enter college computer science programs. Furthermore, STEMhigh school teachers need supportive programs and partnerships to bring computer

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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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. Typically, engineering study many timesonly consists of abstract mathematical book work, giving little preparation for working inindustry besides providing students relevant mathematics or physics knowledge. The OEMPshapes the student-authors’ experiences by allowing them to develop problem solving skillsnecessary for a career in industry while integrating the knowledge gained from these abstractproblems. The second author goes on to explain a direct relationship between the OEMP and anexperience they had while working an internship at a local engineering firm: Jayden: Further, I had an internship with a local engineering company this past summer and obviously when it comes to industry, there are no textbooks or answers keys, so I had

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue University; Alexander V Struck Jannini, Purdue University

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through a degree program include knowledge of critical sources andrelying on expertise and guidance from faculty advisors and others in mentorship roles [2], [3],[4]. Students must know enough about the epistemic paradigms, method modality, and existingdogma within their fields and disciplinary neighbors to be able to communicate, navigate, andcollaborate with others in their field [5], [6], [7] To develop novel information and push the fieldforward, students must be willing to challenge previously held beliefs and dismiss any taken-for-granted views of the world around them [8]. Kent and colleagues [9] contended that those in theearly stages of their research careers are prime catalysts and change agents in shifting systemicnorms in research

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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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networks and backpropagation learning Introduction to AI; Logic Systems; AI Concept Inventory; Attitudes Supervised learning with Teachable toward AI; AI careers survey; Machine; Neutral Networks through a ObservationsLee et al., 2021 Secondary DAILy Curriculum participatory simulation game, & Generative Adversarial Networks (GANSs

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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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Education and International Society of Teacher Education. She is also the founder of Sunny Skies Academy, where she provides educational services to under-resourced communities in the US and abroad. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Looking into the Design of Accessible Musical Instruments for Musicians withPhysical DisabilitiesIntroduction and Literature ReviewWith a longstanding history of usage for human creativity and expression as well as anopportunity for professional career development, music performance has been and must remainaccessible to all those who desire to learn, perform, or enjoy it. Though the nature of musicperformance varies drastically today due to the availability of

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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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reinforce students’ growth mindsets and resilience in the face of failure.The cumulation of small wins (successfully achieving small goals) helps students become moreself-efficacious; it helps them truly believe in their abilities. This leads to the belief that students’abilities are not simply inherent and that their abilities can grow, change, and improve withpractice. In engineering courses, where most students are challenged with at least part of thecurriculum, providing mastery experiences or modeling them for students, especially at thebeginning of their college careers, could help with student retention. Several studies have shownthat self-efficacy is lower in students who have one or more minority classifications. Therefore, itis

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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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entrepreneurial mindset. Her previous research experience includes examination of implicit bias in the classroom and application of VR technologies to improve student engagement. Darby hopes to pursue a career in STEM education and educational research.Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Associate Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Prior to beginning that role, she spent five years an Instructor in the Mechanical Engineering and Experiential Engineering Education Departments at Rowan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring the Relationship between Transfer Students’ Social Networks and their Experience of

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Student Division Technical Session 7: Teaching and Learning Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isabel A Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kelly J Cross, Georgia Institute of Technology

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working-class parents in a double-income household. Both parents are first-generation college graduates from the Midwest, andthey raised me and my two siblings in Orange County, California. I graduated from a private,teaching-focused university in Texas with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineeringwith an emphasis on structural engineering. I also worked for three years as a structural engineerbefore going back to school and pursuing engineering education. My education and career in en-gineering took place in predominantly White, male settings. Because of the privilege I experienceas a White person and the sheltering of experiences that my privilege offers, I have undergone amassive amount of learning to identify systems of oppression

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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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Adam J Murrison, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Cameron Wian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sydney Kerivan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jakob Sperry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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thediscretion of our student team. This helps to foster a feeling of equality and belonging early on,especially when considering the demographic of our new hires. For our team, as a program onlyhiring federal work study students, a vast majority of our applicants are first year studentslooking for a position for the rest of their college careers. The intimidation of starting a new jobon top of a whole new lifestyle can be lessened by establishing peer relationships to people thatmight typically be called managers. Our method of integrating new members into our team further promotes the type of teamenvironment that has helped the success of our program, while also introducing new types ofchallenges. We aim to hire and train these team members in