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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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Jen Symons, University of Portland; Kate Rohl, University of Portland

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capstone programs may enhance student learning and engagement. For students, industry partnerships in capstone are seen as providing an intersection ofstudents’ academic learning and their future careers in industry. Our institution supportssponsored projects that can prepare students to approach open-ended problems, improve designand communication skills, incorporate stakeholder needs, and work effectively on teams. Theconnections they build with industry partners can also be the beginning of a professionalnetwork. Furthermore, experience working on a real-life project can help students identify orclarify their career path within engineering. For engineering programs, these industry partners can serve as a resource to benefit

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Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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Rachel C. Childers, University of Oklahoma; Handan Acar, University of Oklahoma

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thegrade and course requirements. Another 6 students met the grade requirements but did notattempt one of the five required classes. Of the Switchers that met all the requirements, they weredisproportionately female (n=16), that is ~76% of the group. Almost all of the Switchers that metall of the requirements, switched into another major that was STM, except for a couple thatswitched into another engineering major. Speculating, it is possible that some of the highachieving students are leaving for another typical pre-med major, which may be perceived as“easier” than BME. They may also be leaving due to attitudes about perceived career prospectsof BME majors relative to other STEM majors, documented by others [10], [11]. Clearly, thereis a

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

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Jennifer Lynne Tennison, Saint Louis University; Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University

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a way that, unlike other windmills, it rotates around a ring frame, leaving the central portion open for other uses. This enables VayuWind to extract wind power using existing structures such as commercial buildings and skywalks with minimal noise pollution. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Project-based smart systems module for early-stage mechanical engineering studentsAbstractSystems thinking is a key ingredient for an engineering career. In this paper, we present details ofa project-based systems thinking module for an early-stage mechanical engineering course. In thismodule, students learn systems engineering concepts through a series of

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona

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program are listed. Items (a) though (h) are more or less similarto Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program and there is no need to cover them here.However, items (j) and (k) will be explained in detail. 2Courses in REET program include:(a)- COMMUNICATION SKILLS(b)- HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES©- MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES(d)- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT(e)-TECH CORE COURSES(f)- AUTOMATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS(g)- INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING(h)- APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT(i)- TECHNOLOGY CAREER PREPARATION(j)- SENIOR PROJECT(k)-SPECIALIZED COURSESIn the following, specialized courses in REET program will be addressed.REET 100 Alternative Energy Technologies with LabThis

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Empathy and Human-Centered Design 1

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Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Andrea Goncher, University of Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

understand that the exposure to power tools, 3-d modeling, circuits, coding, and human-centered needs will be beneficial in the long run to my education and career.”Hands-On Nature of the Course: Students who found that the hands-on nature of the course asthe most interesting differentiated the course from “traditional courses,” e.g. lecture-basedcourses, included the opportunity to build prototypes, and learning and applying skills related tomodeling, building, programming, and circuitry. This category is most closely related to learninggoals, 3) Promote a culture of making by introducing solid modeling, programming, sensors,data acquisition, 3D printing, and other maker tools, and 4) Build teamwork and cooperativelearning skills through

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Jeyoung Woo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyun Woo Kim, Incheon National University; Elaine Rawley Goetz, Ohio University Office of Sustainability

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Construction Engineering

existingguidance available to practitioners focuses on planning and execution utilizing a sustainabilityframework such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC). As the demand for sustainability is increasing, universities areoffering courses about construction sustainability to educate future professionals and providehands-on experience to prepare them for their careers. In response to this trend, the USGBCdeveloped a module called LEED Lab, and encouraged its adoption for university constructionsustainability courses. The LEED Lab is used by students to evaluate the existing on-campusbuildings’ sustainability performances. Their evaluation is reviewed by experts for a final LEEDcertification

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the assistant director of the Center for Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State Universit ©American Society for Engineering Education

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Special Session: Engineering Leadership—The Courage to Change

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Cathryne Jordan, University of Washington; Arron Corey Clay, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Ali Cho, University of Washington; Robin Neal Clayton, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

-year anniversary retrospective survey to former students in2019 to inquire about the value of the course for their academic and professional careers. Now,we are embarking on a project to formally evaluate the course content and its direct impact oncurrent students, particularly their leadership skills with regards to DEI in engineering, to informour next course redesign process. As part of the long-term goals for our project, we want toevaluate the impact the redesigned course has on students’ leadership development, both in theirremaining academic careers and their future professional careers.This work-in-progress practice paper presents the preliminary results of the first phase of ourcurrent project. In this first phase, we evaluate the

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

equitabledevelopments in the AEC industry. Literature has highlighted the low participation ofmarginalized communities in civil and construction industries as well as in the academic sector[16]. Furthermore, very few studies focused on improving the competencies of Hispanic andother historically marginalized students in AEC including communication and presentation skillsand other professional skills, while other studies assessed their preferences for sustainability andrelevant career choices [17]–[19]. In order to support the skilled labor shortage in the AECindustry as well as to preserve the economic success of the US, marginalized professionals mustbe involved in infrastructure construction projects. Moreover, awareness of equitableinfrastructure resilience

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama

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faculty members. This relationship extends to both the mentoring andproject development aspects of the program. Personalized mentoring sessions delve intocurriculum planning, postgraduate education pathways, and career opportunities, providingtailored guidance to each student.Living Learning Community (LLC): As first-year students, INNOV scholars reside in an LLCsituated in the HC residence hall. This arrangement immerses students in an environmentoptimized for academic endeavors and offers direct access to HC programs. Additionally, itenables natural cohort bonding and integration into the Honors College's vibrant academic andsocial ecosystem.Honors College (HC) Programs: Students demonstrating exemplary academic performance (GPAof 3.5 or higher

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucy Arellano Jr., University of California, Santa Barbara

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(Tsui, 2007). Flynn(2016) found that Black STEM students have a higher probability of not continuing their education inSTEM compared to their White counterparts. Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, such asBlack, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, and Indigenous communities, face unique challenges inaccessing and succeeding in STEM education and careers. Structural barriers, lack of resources,limited role models, and systemic racism contribute to lower representation and retention rates forSTEM SUCCESS AT AN HSI COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7these groups in STEM fields (Corbett & Hill, 2015). Overcoming these challenges requires concertedefforts to provide equitable opportunities

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brendan Higgins, Auburn University; Laura Parson, North Dakota State University; Sushil Adhikari, Auburn University; Fredricka Saunders, North Dakota State University

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Review of Higher Education, vol. 22, pp. 55-72, 1998.[5] A. B. Diekman, E. R. Brown, A. M. Johnston, and E. K. Clark, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers," Psychol. Sci., vol. 21, no. 8, pp. 1051-1057, 2010.[6] E. Clark, E. Brown, A. Johnston, and A. Diekman, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of STEM careers," 2017.[7] E. S. Weisgram and R. S. Bigler, "Effects of learning about gender discrimination on adolescent girls' attitudes toward and interest in science," Psychol. Women Q., vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 262-269, 2007.[8] R. H. Wade, "Feeling Different: An examination of

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ya He, University of Sheffield; Mohammad Zandi P.E., University of Sheffield

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

project-based approaches, which means that morestudent teamwork is required. However, many international students lack the essential teamworkskills as the development of these skills is often under-emphasised during their previous studies. Inaddition, most of these students have limited or no relevant work experience. Consequently,developing strong teamwork competencies not only enhances the effectiveness of their presentacademic endeavours but also augments their prospects for future career progression. By recognisingthis need, this study presents an inclusive workshop framework, aiming to provide master’s studentswith the opportunity to develop general teamwork proficiencies whilst exploring new team roles anddynamics that are more appropriate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Virginia W Lacefield, University of Kentucky; Keren Mabisi

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(NRT) with outstanding demographics1. IntroductionA National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) that is currently in its fifth year atthe University of Kentucky (UK) aims to enhance graduate education by integrating research andprofessional skill development within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academy. The first ofseveral previous contributions provides an overall description of the NRT and its evaluation [1].Subsequent contributions have delineated in more detail the description, assessment, andoutcomes of individual NRT components, including i) an onboarding event, a career explorationsymposium, and a multidisciplinary introductory course [2]; ii) a transferable skills course, aninterdisciplinary

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Jolene Donovan, South Dakota Mines; Jon J Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stuart D. Kellogg P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael West, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Matthew Whitehead, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Deborah Jean Mitchell, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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[4] Hughes, G. (2023, March 9). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for Over 800 7th Grade Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-In-Science-Day-2023/[5] Ray, M. (2022, March 10). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for 1400 Middle School Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-in-Science-2022/[6] Fine arts in the hills show & sale, Hill City. Visit Hill City, SD. (2022, June 17). https://visithillcitysd.com/event/fine-arts-in-the-hills-show-sale-hill-city/#:~:text=June%2017%2C%202022%20%2D%20June%2019%2C%202022&text=We%20will%20be%20joining%20with,highly%20developed%20techniques%20and%20skills[7] Big event: Big hit with girl scouts and Communities. Girl Scouts of the USA. (2022, October 24).https

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Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University; Theo Sorg, Purdue University; Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University; Taylor V. Williams, Harding University

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to help practitioners navigate their careers, help practitioners betterunderstand their students and colleagues, and help administrators/mentors develop an asset-basedand systemic-based understanding of neurodivergence.References[1] H. B. Rosqvist, N. Chown, and A. Stenning, Neurodiversity Studies: A New Critical Paradigm. Taylor & Francis Group, 2020.[2] A. Cuellar, B. Webster, S. Solanki, C. Spence, and M. A. Tsugawa, “Examination of Ableist Educational Systems and Structures that Limit Access to Engineering Education through Narratives,” presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, 2022.[3] T. Sorg, “Where are We, and Where to Next? ‘Neurodiversity’ in

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Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Murray, Marquette University; Lisa Chase, Marquette University

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create a standalone reference for students entering the workforce asearly career engineers. Each week, the students added an additional page to their manual basedupon the module for the prior week. Students were encouraged to include design frameworks,examples of positive and negative designs, and external resources. Every other week the studentsreceived feedback from a peer. On alternate weeks, the students received feedback from theinstructor. Students were expected to iterate on prior week’s submissions based upon thefeedback received. An excerpt from a representative handbook is provided in Figure 2.2.4.2 Design ProjectsStudents completed a semester long project in groups of two. The project was broken into twosummative evaluations focused

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech ; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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‭graduate programs still operate within primarily disciplinary-based organizational systems that‬ ‭impact scholars’ abilities to engage in interdisciplinary work at the expense of meeting‬ ‭disciplinary expectations‬‭[4], [5], [10], [19], [32],‬‭[33], [34]‬‭. Moreover, students graduating from‬ ‭interdisciplinary programs still struggle to develop positive senses of identity, belonging, and‬ ‭motivation in interdisciplinary research communities– all of which are necessary for pursuing‬ ‭interdisciplinary work as early-career academics‬‭[7],‬‭[35], [36]‬‭. The challenge is particularly‬ ‭acute for graduate students in engineering and STEM (i.e., Science, Technology, Engineering,‬ ‭and Math) fields. These areas of study

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deana Delp, Arizona State University; Maria Dixon, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Jacob Underwood, Arizona State University

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),that is a comprehensive individualized program designed specifically for engineering studentswith ASD [8]. This pioneering program is a collaborative effort between the Fulton Schools ofEngineering (FSE) and the College of Health Solutions (CHS), aimed at providing tailoredsupport in the form of peer mentoring, social engagement, and career readiness. Whenengineering students enroll in the EASE program and begin their college education at ASU, theyare paired with two peer mentors, one from FSE and one from CHS. The mentors first focus onthe transition to college by helping their mentees find relevant resources. Then, the mentors startprioritizing assignment organization, planning, and other executive functioning skills. Thestudents will have

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

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Paper ID #44938Research in Efficacy and Acceptance of AI in Presentation SkillsDevelopment in an Educational SettingDr. Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport Peter currently teaches full-time at the University of Bridgeport in the Technology Management Depart- ment. He also is an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University in the Dolan School of Business. For the second half of his career Peter had leadership roles at Crotonville, GE’s Leadership Development Center, which served GE’s global employee base of 320,000 employees and widely considered to be the cultural epicenter of the company. Ultimately, he was the

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Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University

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Paper ID #44796Revolutionizing Mechanical Engineering One-Credit Laboratory Courses: AProject-Based Learning ApproachDr. Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University Dr. Naser Haghbin is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Innovation Annex at Fairfield Univer- sity’s School of Engineering and Computing. With a distinguished career in Mechanical Engineering, he focuses on advancing industrial automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing. Driven by an inter- disciplinary approach, he seamlessly integrates traditional and advanced manufacturing processes with CNC machining, contributing significantly to academia and industry

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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by a focused approach to increase the computing pipeline by getting students interested in STEM disciplines and future technology careers. One of these initiatives is the STARS Alliance (starsalliance.org) with programs in K-12 outreach, community service, student leadership and computing diversity research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeast Section Conference Game-Based Immersive Learning for Education: Empowering Autistic High School Students to Address the Growing Cyber Threats in K-12 SchoolsAbstractThe U.S. government has made cybersecurity one of its top priorities in light of recent

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University; Collins N. Vaye, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University

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and scientists began theirpost-secondary careers in community college [1,2]. However, what is less recognized is thediversity of community colleges, and how community colleges can contribute to broadeningparticipation in engineering efforts. In particular, the role of community colleges in sendingBlack and students from other racial/ethnic groups to four-year engineering schools remainsunderstudied [3]. This is noteworthy considering Lattuca and colleagues’ [4] statement that, “onesolution to the persistent lack of diversity in undergraduate engineering may lie with America’scommunity colleges. The socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and cultural heterogeneity of communitycollege student bodies make those institutions potentially fruitful

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University

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, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Deesha Chadha; Chris Dakes, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Erica Jean Hagen, University of Wisconsin, Madison; James Iain Campbell, Imperial College London; Umang Vinubhai Shah

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Paper ID #42619TA Training at Two R1 Institutions: A Comparative AnalysisMs. Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin, Madison Haley Briel is an instructional design consultant with the Collaboratory for Engineering Education and Teaching Excellence (CEETE) within the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) at UW - Madison’s College of Engineering. Her work focuses on promoting inclusive, evidence-based best practices in teaching for instructional staff and faculty. She is particularly passionate about teaching assistant training as a foundation for graduate students as they begin careers in academia.Dr. Deesha

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 8: Leadership and Persistence

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Pierce, Purdue University; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University

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integrated, and both provide opportunities for individual skill development byconducting Professional Development sessions across a variety of professional and technicaltopics. This study employs both a quantitative analysis of the utilization of professionaldevelopment and a thematic analysis of student focus groups to investigate differences acrossgenders. This study has implications for a wide range of engineering programs looking to createequitable opportunities for students.IntroductionEPICS and VIP Program HistoryThe EPICS program was founded in 1995 at Purdue University in response to a need forengineering students to gain more practical, hands-on design experience before transitioning intotheir professional careers [1]. EPICS connects teams

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

social and personality psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2007. Prior to his career in psychology, he spent six years as a teacher, coach, and social worker. Chris is a second generation educator whose grandparents were tenant farmers in Iowa and Nebraska. He tries to emulate their hard work and persistence in the pursuit of social justice. One of his favorite childhood memories is eating his paternal grandmother’s homemade fruit pies with plenty of ice cream.Dr. Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University Dr. Dustin Thoman is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education at San Diego State University. He also serves as California

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Funk, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Leilani Marie Pai, Denison University; Johan Benedict Cristobal, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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changes. Since these stories were potentially sensitive or identifying innature, we explicitly invited participants to share any discomfort they felt, so that we couldremove or aggregate stories as needed.Preliminary FindingsDeveloping an Interest in ComputingRecognition from instructors was a key factor in spurring participants’ interest and identificationwith computing. For Diana, a high school Photoshop instructor first recognized her potentialaffinity for computing and encouraged her to take computing courses. For Kalani and Leyla,community college instructors were pivotal in developing their initial interest. Kalani’s highschool did not offer many computing courses—when she asked about majors and careers inSTEM, she was encouraged to “just

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Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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thinking about sustainability in myfuture career, making sure the products I design will have a sustainable life cycle andwill not negatively impact society. I learned a lot from both my peers and the Brazilianstudents.Two students who participated in the program in 2022 wrote a paper discussing theirlearning experience in this program [7].Project example 2:In 2020, the students worked with Brazilian engineering students to perform a project incollaboration with Suzano, a sustainable paper pulp company located in Brazil. Suzanoprovided five areas the company would like to improve their sustainable practices. Thestudents were split into five teams, each focused on a certain sector of their business:(1) Inlet raw material transportation, (2) Outlet

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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extent to which students have a healthy balancebetween work (school work, jobs, co-curricular activities) and life (leisure activities, personalneeds) [6]. Work-life balance (WLB) considerations were found to be very important to currentU.S. civil engineering students (e.g., “I don’t want to spend an excessive number of hours at myjob”) [7]. Concerns about WLB impact STEM students’ planned career trajectories, includingthoughts about leaving STEM [8]. Thus, engineering’s common reputation for being “all workand no rest” [9] should be of concern to faculty.Mental Health ModuleDuring the COVID pandemic in fall 2020 the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) required thatall incoming first-year students learn about mental health issues in a course