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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Giersch, Broad-based Knowledge; Flora P. McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Elizabeth Nilsen, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

specifically on implementing, evaluating, conducting outreach for and promoting the sustainability of education digital libraries. Prior to establishing a consulting practice, Giersch worked in the private sector conducting market analyses and assessments related to deploying technology in higher education. She received a M.S.L.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Dr. Flora P McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC Flora P. McMartin is the Founder of Broad-based Knowledge, LLC (BbK) , a consulting rm focused on the evaluation of the use and deployment of technology assisted teaching and learning. Throughout her career, she as served as an External Evaluator for a number of NSF-funded projects associated with

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew West, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics

evaluate Cycle tion. Transformation 1: Connecting faculty in a Community of Practice community of practice. Figure 1: The “Pyramid of Change”, showing the three levels of transformation that form the objectives of this project; each layer supports the transformations above.ineffective in promoting the adoption of evidence-based practices 1;8 , long-term strategies thatfocus on changing faculty beliefs, motivation, and institutional culture have proven effective 1;8

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Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karina Clarissa Halim, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

renewable and alternative power generation processescontinue to be explored, coal is expected to remain a primary solution for electricity needs fordecades to come. Figure 1 illustrates the projected growth of coal consumption by Organisationfor Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)2 member nations as well as non-OECDnations.3 China and India are among the prime drivers for the increase in coal consumption bynon-OECD nations as their large populations and growing standard of living fuel the demand forcheap electricity.Figure 1 – World coal consumption by region, 1980-2040.3 Page 24.1219.2 The increase in coal power in other nations and

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ECE Program Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Timothy Holman, Vanderbilt University; Brian David Sierawski, Vanderbilt University; Robert Reed, Vanderbilt University; Robert A. Weller, Vanderbilt University; Andrew L. Sternberg, Vanderbilt University; Rebekah Austin, Vanderbilt University; Daniel M. Fleetwood, Vanderbilt University

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Electrical and Computer

variety of settings in spacecraft design and survivability and reliability. He has led programs in experi- mentation, modeling, and simulation of radiation effects in electronic systems. He has been involved with six separate space-based radiation effects experiments over the last 20 years: 1) RadFx-1,-2,-3: A series of CubeSat Based Radiation Effects Testbeds (PI), 2) Microelectronic and Photonics Test Bed (Instrument Card PI), and 3) Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite (Investigator), 4) Living With a Star – Space Environment Testbed (mission definition and requirements). As a NASA civil servant, Robert was the lead radiation effects systems engineer for several NASA spaceflight projects, including the

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

presented in this paper are those of theauthors and do not necessarily represent those of the NSF.References[1] Lovell, M. D., Brophy, S. P., and Li, S. (2013). “Challenge-Based Instruction for a Civil Engineering DynamicsCourse,” Proceedings, 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, June 23-26, 2013.[2] CTGV, Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt (1997). The Jasper project: Lessons in curriculum, Page 24.1273.10instruction, assessment, and professional development, Mahwah, NJ, Erlbaum[3] R. J. Roselli and S. P. Brophy, “Effectiveness of challenge-based instruction in biomechanics,” J. Eng. Educ.,vol. 93, no. 4, pp

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Preparing Future Educators

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Meghan McGlinn Manfra, North Carolina State University ; Tom Snyder, North Carolina State University; Chunlei Wang, Florida International University; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Graduate Studies

facilitator then guides students through the creation of amind map of the ASSIST center. Students work together to understand and graphically depictthe entire ASSIST system including the numerous connections between the center’s researchthrusts, individual research projects, industry partners, test beds, and how all of these fit into themission and vision of the center. Some outcomes of this activity are: • Knowledge and Skills: Systems level understanding of the center. Experience with mind mapping as a systems visualization tool. Mind mapping software skills. (Xmind). • Products: Systems level mind map of the ASSIST center showing relevant connections between projects, thrusts, test-beds, industry, etc. • Ideas: Potential

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Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USAI. Introduction Students and hobbyists today are met with a plethora of electronics projects that can be easilycompleted with the wide variety of online resources and extensive documentation. Many of theseprojects include the use of high level embedded systems that serve as a “black box” for electroniccontrol of sensors, actuators, motors, wireless communication, and other complex systems [1-6].Recently, a trend has emerged in which these development platforms have become smaller, easier to use,open source, and affordable. This trend has enabled interesting projects that aim to introduce newtechnologies, inspire technological direction, provide capabilities to the underprivileged, and also

Conference Session

Mentoring Minority Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

Research Center for 8 years. She worked on several technology development projects in the area of X-ray CT for medical and industrial imaging. She is a named inventor on 9 patents. She has been active in the recruitment and retention of women and minorities in engineering and currently PI for an NSF-STEM grant to improve diversity at Rose-Hulman. Page 23.1051.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 ROSE-BUD (Rose Building Undergraduate Diversity) MAPS (Mentoring and Professional Skills)AbstractThis paper will discuss a program developed in

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7562Studying Factors that Influence Scholar Retention in Engineering EducationResearchHanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette Hanjun Xian is a PhD candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and started to pursue his doctoral degree in engi- neering education in 2009. He is currently working as the student team leader with Dr. Madhavan on the Deep Insights Anytime, Anywhere (DIA2) project, where he develops data mining algorithms and visual- izations to allow interactive navigation of large-scale bibliographic data in

Conference Session

Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

-selected groups of two to three to solve a series of example problems. Thegraded activities for students remained the same as in previous semesters: homeworkassignments that were primarily quantitative; a team project related to remediation that requiredtwo written reports and two oral presentations based on a site risk assessment and a remedialdesign feasibility evaluation; and a midterm and final exam. Assessment methods used todetermine the effectiveness of the revised course model included: student logs showing videoresource use from the Blackboard software; student feedback on an informal in-class survey andthe final course evaluations; a comparison of student knowledge from the traditional class modeland inverted model based on performance

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FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M Frank, Queen's University

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First-Year Programs

and is currently coordinating the Engineering Graduate Attribute Development Project, working with National Council of Deans of Engineering and Applied Science and the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, to develop national guidelines and resources for outcomes assessment in engineering education. Page 23.1364.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Web-based audience response system for quality feedback in first year engineeringAbstractThe paper will describe the pilot of a commercial web-based audience response system toenhance

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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Professional Papers

andDisruptions to Civil engineering (various Infrastructure design,Critical sub-disciplines), maintenance, risk Problem-solving, criticalInfrastructure materials science, assessment, disaster thinking, project management,Systems economics response leadership Climate science, Policy analysis,Overlapping environmental science, stakeholder engagement, Interpersonal skills,Areas public policy communication negotiation, advocacyThe identified skills can be separated into two main categories: (1) risk assessment and (2)planning and response. The skill of risk assessment is multi

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Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raymond K.F. Lam, The City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Uzair Ali Abbas, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Bernard Hunter; Joseph A Seiter, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Flexural Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Three- Dimensional (3D) Printed Thermoplastics Raymond K.F. Lam, Uzair Abbas, Bernard Hunter, and Joseph Seiter Queensborough Community College, The City University of New York, New York, U.S.A. 1. Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing or additive manufacturing is utilized to manufacture products in industries of aerospace, automotive, and medical [1]. One example is General Electric (GE)’s decision to deploy 3D printers to manufacture nozzles for its LEAP engines. GE Aviation projects have printed more than 30,000 fuel nozzle tips in 2018 [2]. Manufacturing by 3D printing is experiencing an explosive

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Merrimack College

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Identification, and Value Creation into Problem-basedLearning Modules with Examples and Assessment Specific to Fluid Mechanics,” Proceedings ofthe 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, June 2016.[17] L. Liu, J. Mynderse, A. Gerhart, and S. Arslan, “Fostering the Entrepreneurial Mindset inthe Junior and Senior Mechanical Engineering Curriculum with a Multi-Course Problem-basedLearning Experience,” Proceedings of the 45th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference,El Paso, TX, October 2015.[18] A.L. Gerhart, D.D. Carpenter, and R.W. Fletcher, “Developing Design and ProfessionalSkills through Project-based Learning focused on the Grand Challenges for Engineering,”Proceedings of the International Symposium on Project Approaches in

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Shirley Anderson, University of North Texas

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

inengineering education at HSIs. The findings are expected to provide guidance for furtherresearch, inform policy decisions, and help shape practices that lead to a more inclusive andsupportive engineering educational environment. Specifically, we offer implications to betterserve Latinx and BIPOC engineering students and their communities at HSIs. MethodsTo better understand the implications from existing literature for engineering faculty membersand administrators at HSIs, we conducted a systematic review of literature on engineeringeducation at HSIs. This paper is part of a larger project for which we collected article data thataddressed STEM undergraduate education at HSIs. With specific inclusion

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; David A Wood, Brigham Young University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Activities for the 27,404 2017 Classroom and Outreach A Comparison of Network Simulation and Emulation 9,760 2016 Virtualization Tools A Taste of Python – Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms 6,233 2015 Design of a Bluetooth-Enabled Wireless Pulse Oximeter 5,644 2019 Capstone Projects in a Computer Engineering Program Using 5,558 2016 Arduino A Real-time Attendance System Using Deep-learning Face 5,225 2020 Recognition STEM Outreach: Assessing Computational Thinking and 4,288 2017 Problem Solving A Methodology for Automated Facial

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

role in student problem solving approaches, then how will students solve real lifeengineering problems outside of this context? Many researchers have studied students’ ability tosolve real-world problems with bleak conclusions [5], [25], [26]. Additionally, there has beensignificant and inspiring work to understand how students may learn better from open-endedproblems [27], [28] and project-based courses [29], but significant barriers prevent theirwidespread adoption [6], [7], [16], [28]. There has been little research that digs into thepeculiarities of the status quo and even less that suggests a direction for piecemeal progress.Describing student behavior and contextualizing practices that might otherwise be chalked up tomisconceptions or

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; George D. Ricco, Miami University; Catlin Wells

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

system and novel meaningful use implementations through the Massachusetts Health Information Exchange. At Wentworth, Dr. Feldman is focused on project-based instruction, hands-on simulations, experiential learning approaches, and first year curriculum. Dr. Feldman is one of the lead instructors for Introduction to Engineering courses, with enrollments in the hundreds each fall. His research and teaching interests, in addition to first year engineering, include telemedicine, health informatics, rehabilitation engineering, and medical robotics. Dr. Feldman has collaborated with researchers and engineers from organizations including Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Vecnacares, and

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

-based learning as a classroom model for learning.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows: Section 2 provides a brief review ofbadge-based course literature. Section 3 describes the badge-based course in terms of the badges,assessment, and deliverables including the changes we made to the overall structure of the course.Section 4 provides summative results of the course in a longitudinal review over the time it hasbeen run. Section 5 discusses our experience with a badge-based course, and the modifications wehave tried, and Section 6 concludes the paper.2 BackgroundBadge-based learning hinges on ideas of project-based learning [2], experiential learning [3], andformative assessment [4], [5] among others. Since we last reviewed

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany; Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

the Summer Academy ensure ongoing guidance and feedback.Certification: • Upon completing the program, fellows receive a certificate from a nationally recognized organization, affirming their participation and achievement in this innovative educational initiative.This structured approach to implementing the project ensures a blend of rigor and engagingcontent aimed at fostering interest in STEM fields among younger students. Throughprofessional development activities and expert-led workshops, graduate students are equipped todeliver high-quality educational experiences, contributing to the broader goal of promotingSTEM education.2.4. Sample Program Descriptions developed and created by graduate students.The initial Cohort in

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Simulations and Virtual Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Cecil, Oklahoma State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) 3) Build the VLEs 4) Collect Feedback and Modify VLEs( Test and Validate the VLE content) 5) Perform Learning Interactions and Assess Learning outcomes. Figure 1 c: The main phases in the creation of the VLEs and the assessment tasks (from [29]).The project team includes the instructor (or knowledge source), the software engineering team(who designs and builds the VLEs) and an educational assessment expert. In the first phase, theinstructor identifies the learning objectives specific to the students in the course. Subsequently, acollaborative team of experts, VLE designers, and education assessment specialists design anddevelop the VLE under the supervision of the instructor in phases 2, 3

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ribhav Galhotra, Nanyang Technological University; Panting Yu, The University of Edinburgh; Jiafei Wang, The Education University of Hong Kong; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #43009Investigating Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Motivations: An Early-StageAnalysisRibhav Galhotra, Nanyang Technological University Ribhav Galhotra is a senior undergraduate pursuing a double degree in Aerospace Engineering and Economics at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is working on research projects relating to undergraduate engineering education as part of Dr. Yeter’s research team. With a keen interest in aerospace technologies and education, Ribhav has a strong inclination to enhance the education systems for the development of future engineers.Panting Yu, The University of

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; John D Lynch, Washington State University; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

courses, citing factorssuch as large class enrollments and insufficient time for providing meaningful feedback to thestudents. The survey’s respondents also did not value professional development workshops orguidance from writing consultants as desired resources. Instead, the consensus suggests thatinstructors generally comprehend the reasons and methods for integrating writing into theircourses. They seek additional support and resources, such as teaching assistants, handouts, andrubrics, to effectively implement their ideas [10].An NSF-funded project conducted by a collaborative team with both engineering and Englishprofessors produced engineering lab writing instructional guides, or the guides, developed forinstructors and undergraduates to

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Engineering Engagement Activities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

, professional engineeringsocieties, industry and academia have implemented many strategies at the pre-college level toattract, motivate, stimulate, and educate students in STEM fields. When applied effectively thesestrategies can produce positive results in addressing the overall deficit problem. Among manyestablished initiatives, effective recruitment tools for STEM majors include: K-12 schooloutreach, university open house, maker spaces, hands-on career focused workshops,competitions and demonstration, and summer camps [10]. Pingen and Pingen [11] utilizedPrintLab as STEM outreach and engaged 5th -12th grade students applying the engineering designmethod to meaningful projects. Another study showed that holding STEM focused open housesand workshops

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Gbeminiyi Famewo, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein P.E., Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

social context within the learningenvironment. This entails encouraging learners to connect and collaborate with peers, be itthrough formal avenues such as group projects or mentoring programs [10].Figure 1: The 3Cs Framework [13].The emphasis on connection in social learning highlights the importance of instructors not onlyfacilitating student interaction during traditional lectures or lab sessions but also fostering onlineactivities [15]. Instructors should establish a mentorship environment within the classroom,encouraging students to learn not only from the instructors but also from each other. Thisreciprocal learning benefits both students and mentors through reinforced learning. Thisdeliberate shift in strategy aims to broaden access to

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

to integrate and track conscientious engineering aspects throughout the undergraduate educational experience across the college. His efforts include formally integrating sustainability design requirements into the mechanical engineering capstone projects, introducing non-profit partnerships related to designs for persons with disabilities, and founding the Social/Environmental Design Impact Award. He manages several outreach and diversity efforts including the large-scale Get Out And Learn (GOAL) engineering kit program that reaches thousands of local K-12 students.Dr. Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Natasha Andrade is a Senior Lecturer and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit, Mercy; Katherine C. Lanigan, University of Detroit, Mercy

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

as a function of government response time and themagnitude of resource allocations.A survey was created to assess students’ basic understanding of social justice associated withenvironmental disasters. A list of primary research articles were compiled covering a range oftopics including environmental disasters (e.g., hurricanes Maria and Irma), hazardous spills (e.g.,East Palestine), and poor decision-making (e.g., Flint water crisis). Students working in groupswere asked to read different articles from the list, select one disaster, research the event further,and either give a PowerPoint presentation or write a report. A post-project survey and a reflectionpaper were administered at the end of the module. In both the engineering and

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Erin A. Hostetler, Pennsylvania State University; Patrick Joseph Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

first and second year-specific Complete six-hour Serve as an EPAL for at EPALs, additionalcriteria synchronous training; least two semesters. responsibilities (planning Participate in training to events, scheduling, serving as develop, communication, points of contact for projects). active listening, leadership & soft skills; Observe EPAL sessions Serve as an EPAL by volunteering to be a peer adviser, staffing events and making classroom presentations.Additional Complete BUILD Training Prior completion of EPALs

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University; Samhita Rhodes, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

to transition into a new field [9]. Therefore,rather than switching undergraduate majors from chemistry to chemical engineering, a morenatural choice would be pursuing a graduate degree in engineering to maximize earning potentialand employment opportunities.According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers [10], a master’s degree canlead to a 20% increase in earnings compared to a bachelor’s degree. The national median salary,national projected growth rate, and state mean annual salary estimates for mechanical, electrical,biomedical, and computer engineering are given in Table 1 below. All engineering majors have aprojected growth rate higher than the national average of 3%, indicating a healthy demand fordegreed engineers

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University; Diane L. Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

project that primarilyfocused on two specific groups of students within graduate engineering education. One group isdenoted as Returners, who are defined within this study as those students who have completedtheir undergraduate degrees five or more years before returning to obtain a master’s inengineering. They may have completed other training or another master’s but have waited thislength of time before enrolling in a graduate engineering program. Direct Pathway students arethose who have elected to enroll in graduate school for a master’s in engineering or who havecompleted a joint bachelor/master program concurrent to or less than five years from when theycompleted their undergraduate degree.Research QuestionsThe focus of the overarching