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

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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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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

consequences (vicarious reinforcement). ● Learning involves observation, information extraction, and decision-making, ● Learning is an active interaction where cognition, environment, and behavior mutually influence each other (reciprocal determinism).Social learning theory using the 3C Model:This study incorporates the 3C model of social learning [13] and it is defined as Content,Connection, and Collaboration. In the learning field, content creation is crucial to achieve preciselearning. Instructors should create content by setting learning objectives for effective training[14]. The integration of a social learning aspect requires the instructors to clearly state thedesired learning outcomes while concurrently establishing a

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel James Murphy, The University of Iowa; Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa; Jae-eun Russell

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

work and find classes tobe more useful [3]. ESE is also integral for the entry into engineering programs and thepersistence to continue [4]. EJ is an individual’s capacity to determine and execute tasks that willhave a predicted outcome [5, 6]. When engineers work in the real world, many times projectswill require the engineer to come up with solutions which cannot be found inside of codes ormanuals. When following a structural engineering firm, the engineers were able to analyzebuilding plans and make changes to designs based on previous knowledge [7]. An engineer maybe an expert when using codes and references but cannot be a competent engineer if lacking EJ[8]. During an engineering student’s curriculum, EJ should be developed incrementally

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Angela Estacion

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

associated with the formation in an integrated way. Withinthis type of literature, the student perspective is typically treated as a static or predictive outcomefor success/persistence or failure/attrition in computing, for example [15], [16], [30]. We add tothis pathway literature by broadening the range of student information to consider knowledge,interest, and perspectives on their career pathways, and we treat the student perspective data as adependent variable of interest rather than a predictive variable, similar to [1], [17], [31]. Thisintegrated ecosystem and pathways operationalization allows us to respect and value theperspective of students while also considering how the student perspective on computing careersmight be limited or naïve

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Rebecca Holcombe

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

engineering students enrolled in anexperimental multi-disciplinary program described the impact of key program elements on howthey experienced failure, perceived risk, and embraced learning as an iterative process. In thisproblem-based, hands-on and mastery-assessed program, students iterated and worked throughfailure as part of their learning process. These real-world applications and projects wereinherently multidisciplinary, because they challenged students to draw on and integrate theirmastery of essential course outcomes related to physics, statics, calculus 3 and circuits. Thispilot was too small to support generalizable inferences, but preliminary findings point to keyprogram elements for future research exploring how the participants

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, andproject development of the participants. This paper will also focus on the continued use of remote internshipsand experiential opportunities as a High Impact Practice to engage students at an urban commuter universityacross all majors.BackgroundHigh Impact Practices (HIPs) have been shown to be effective in retention, persistence, and overall studentsuccess [1-5]. These practices include activities such as undergraduate research, service learning, experientiallearning opportunities, internships, study abroad, collaborative projects and writing intensive courses. Theseactivities have been found to be very beneficial for underrepresented students. Institutional resources,curriculums and student body demographics limit the effectiveness of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon M Clancy, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

affected: “At the time, I guess I should have asked who are the stakeholders, because it was my first time in charge of an engineering project at a company. And I guess I assumed all the information given to me is all the information I needed, which was very wrong. I should have asked what actually is at stake here? Who's affected by it? How critical is it to have it done by this deadline? How much testing do they need to do when it's no longer in my hands and in someone else's hands? So I think I started further understanding the project and its necessity to the launch more and more as I attended more meetings, and more engineers were asking how we were going to integrate this sensor, who needed to

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Katie Spreitzer, Arizona State University; Sarah Bendok

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering Education, 2024 Lighting a Pathway to Energy Transitions: Collecting, interpreting and sharing engineering designs and research data across a school-based agrivoltaics citizen science network (Resource Exchange)Grade level: 1-12 Time: School year integration Standards Focus: NGSS 3-5 ETSThe Sonoran Photovoltaics Laboratory (SPV Lab) is a network of K-12 students and teachers,scientists, engineers, and community partners encouraging equitable, lasting, sustainableenergy transitions. Specifically, SPV Lab is developing an innovative model for school-basedcitizen science that supports a networked approach to building knowledge in agrivoltaics, a

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

ofmathematicians, scientists, and engineers. These pioneers have not only made significantdiscoveries but have also applied their findings in the STEM field. Exploring their work canserve as a role model for engineering students, potentially sparking their interest in technicaldisciplines.Some universities offer technology history courses as part of their general education curriculum[1-4]. For example, Loendorf and Geyer [1] integrated historical technologies and their impacton society into their engineering curriculum, aiming to improve students' awareness oftechnology's historical heritage and foundation. Niemi [2] presented efforts to create a newcourse engaging STEM students by examining history courses through the lens of the history oftechnology

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

moduledesigners, and begin to gather perspectives from students who take part in the modules our clinicstudents develop through additional surveys. The better-received "mini" course projects willbecome an integral part of the ME curriculum and can be offered to students on a regular basis.By gathering perspectives from both groups, we aim to explore the differential impacts ofdesigning soft robotics modules versus participating in the modules as a student.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2235647. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Scholarshipii. Demonstrated financial neediii. Leadership, scholastic engagement, and community engagementiv. Engagement with Penn Statev. Personal and social responsibilityvi. High achievement in high school courses 4Once selected as a finalist, students are then asked tosubmit a nomination from a mentor, counselor or teacherbased on the following prompts:i. Please describe how the nominee embodies the values of effort, integrity, ingenuity, and/or servant leadership.ii. Please describe how the nominee has contributed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and plans to continue in these efforts at Penn State and in their future career as

Conference Session

Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University; Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University; Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

adapt contexts outside of their typical content area to their classrooms, we are askingthe following research questions: RQ1: How and why do high school mathematics teachers adapt when experiencing technological issues during an integrated microelectronics, engineering, and mathematics curriculum unit? RQ2: How do these adaptations help students reengage in the curriculum?Literature ReviewThis section begins with an overview of perspectives on student engagement in the classroomand connects subthemes of adaptive expertise to adaptive performance.Student EngagementTo be able to learn, students must be engaged in the classroom. In practice, this looks liketeacher observation of student engagement and as a result

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

the program's development process and provide a scalable framework for educators.Background of Other Programs Vertically Integrated Projects is a multidisciplinary educational model that allowsstudents to work on long-term, large-scale research projects under the guidance of facultymembers [3]. In an assessment of the VIP for first-year engineering pathway at a publicuniversity, Ramirez and Zoltowski collected data that suggested a positive impact on participants'academic and professional qualities after participating in a VIP program [3]. The survey datahighlighted the program's efficacy in fostering research and experiential activities, as reflected ina mean score of 4.14. out of 5. Early engagement in research projects and teamwork

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Zhang, Zhejiang University; Xiaoning Zhang, Zhejiang University; Tuoyu Li, Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University; Min Ye, Zhejiang University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

dimensions: vision, teaching, and support. And we summarized the successfulexperience of this program in the design of interdisciplinary educational program. As a result,we found that the program reflects an embedded interdisciplinary educational model thatembeds AI knowledge and skills in students from different disciplinary backgrounds.Specifically, the program meets the personalized needs of students from interdisciplinarybackgrounds through a modular and assembled curriculum structure design, as well asbuilding an open teaching platform to integrate dispersed AI educational resources. Overall,this study has two main contributions. Firstly, we provided a reference design scheme for AIeducational program, which fills the current shortage of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thomas Harris, National Society of Black Engineers; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

experiences in one summer that: (i) grow their engineering identities; (ii) increase their feelings of inclusion and belonging in engineering; and (iii) support altruistic cultural values by showing that mentorship and “giving back” is an integral part of being a good engineer.Coming up on our fifth year, CISTAR and NSBE SEEK are excited to continue this partnershipand grow this program to scale. In closing, we hope that reading about this partnership betweenCISTAR and NSBE SEEK–why and how it has been successful–will inspire and help topropagate similar types of programs in other Centers that share goals of broadeningrepresentation and supporting altruistic cultural values in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Gregory Mason P.E., zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

connection toindustry and through changes in the four essential areas of a shared department vision, faculty,curriculum, and supportive policies.During the last year of this project, we conducted an audit of our activities taken during the six-year project to identify which were most impactful for the culture building in the department andwere relatively easy to implement and adopt by other departments. We shared our audit processand results at the 2023 ASEE conference [1]. This audit process helped us identify ten significantendeavors, each of which included multiple activities. These ten endeavors include creating amission statement to drive culture change, fostering the new culture in retreats, improvingdiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University; Kristin Lesseig

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

systems for Industry 4.0 through integration of the IoTtechnologies not creation of them. Thus, we kept this important distinction front and center in ourcurriculum. Another unique feature is the use of a formal software engineering methodology byMechanical Engineering students to develop high quality code.In this paper, we present an overview of the curriculum developed for the new course. We providedetails of the instructional design elements and assessment results from the first offering of thenew course.2 Overview of the new curriculumThe mechanical engineering program at WSU Vancouver has a senior-level elective course onmicrocontrollers. This course is part of a 3-course sequence in the mechatronics option track. It isa 3-credit semester

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Eileen Haase PhD, The Johns Hopkins University; Gyeongtae Sun Moon, The Johns Hopkins University; Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University

serving as a student leader in Tutorial Project.Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University Meera R. Bhat is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins Univer- sity. Her research interests include engineering education, senescence, cellular aging, adipose tissue, and neonatal health. At Johns Hopkins University, she currently serves as an undergraduate teaching assistant for several biomedical engineering courses where she develops engineering curriculum for underclassmen students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Online Modules to Develop Upper-classmen Mentors for an

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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)

environments. 3. Idea: Relationship Between Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes • Importance: Investigating the relationship between student engagement and learning outcomes can help in designing effective educational programs. 4. Idea: Integration of Real-world Applications in Curriculum Design • Importance: Enhancing the relevance and efficacy of educational programs through the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. 5. Idea: Long-term Impact of COVID-19 on Technology Education • Importance: Understanding the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education is essential for future educational planning, especially in technology

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

serves as secondary instructor for the CHE labs, the Departmental Safety Coordinator, and lead for the SAFEChE (Process Safety Across the CHE Curriculum) modules as well as the Visual Encyclopedia of Chemical Engineering Equipment. Currently, he serves as a Director for the ASEE ChE Division.Dr. Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky Sarah Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rowan University in New Jersey before attending graduate school for her PhD at the University of Massachusetts.Dr. Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis Janie Brennan is a Senior Lecturer of Energy, Environmental

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

designed to immerse students in thefundamentals of innovation. It allocated one credit hour each to the study of innovation processesand ecosystems, essential skills for success in the first year of university study, and an open-ended,project-based innovation exercise. This exercise emphasized teamwork and critical thinking andenabled students to analyze historical and contemporary STEM innovations and forecast futuretrends in innovation. Additionally, the intersession program incorporated peer mentoring andteam-building activities, which are integral components of the retention strategies detailed in thesubsequent section.An anonymous survey was deployed at the end of the INNOV bridge program. 100% ofrespondents reported that the course furnished

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

Education, 2020.Dr. Yimesker Yihun is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University (WSU) in theMechanical Engineering Department (ME). His research focuses on integrating human anatomicalvariations and physiological responses into robotic systems and human-robot interface designs. Asthe director of an independent robotics and control research lab, he leads various projects inmechanism synthesis, robot-based rehabilitation, control system design, and Human-MachineInterface. His research has received funding from organizations like NSF, NASA, Kansas Boardof Regents, and WSU. Dr. Yihun is dedicated to enhancing the ME curriculum, particularly in theareas of Design, Robotics, and Control. He also conducts educational research to

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona; Gimantha N. Perera, North Carolina State University; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, The University of Arizona; Francesca A López, Penn State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #44329Appreciative Inquiry as an Intervention for Equity-Centered EngineeringEducation Research and PraxisAnn Shivers-McNair, University of Arizona Ann Shivers-McNair is associate professor and director of professional and technical writing in the Department of English and affiliated faculty in the School of Information at the University of Arizona, on the lands of the Tohono O’odham and Pascua Yaqui.Gimantha N. Perera, North Carolina State University Gimantha Perera is a Sri Lankan born researcher and educator from NC State University. He was inspired to be an engineer by his maternal grandfather Anil, who

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Cindy Rottmann

balance my own need to integrate philosophical conversations andcritical questions into my teaching, with their need to support the professional development ofour students.Lesson 2: Positivism is alive and well but not universalOne year into my position as a staff researcher, I was invited to lead an engineering educationseminar. We did not yet have an engineering education unit in our faculty, but we did have agroup of engineering professors, staff and students interested in engineering education research.We met monthly to discuss topics of interest. As a regular attendee, I was invited to lead aseminar on social science methodology. By the time of this invitation, I was used to beingintroduced as the “social scientist,” which was comical to me

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

senior design capstone course that consists of Electricaland Computer, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering majors. This course was developed at theUniversity of Houston in 2003, the authors implemented changes in which many traditionaltopics were dropped for more “hands on” experiences. Redekopp et al [5] described a programpiloted in 2008 which integrated an Electrical and Computer Engineering capstone course with aproduct development and branding marketing course. An “integrated assignment” model wasadopted, in which students collaborated on assignments from their respective courses. Apreliminary assessment showed that the students had an increased propensity forinterdisciplinary and eventual transdisciplinary work after taking the course

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

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Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Longyan Chen, Gannon University; Ahmed Abuhussein, Gannon University

the Gannon University MakerSpace,which provides tools like 3D printing and laser cutting. The course is designed to provide studentswith a foundational understanding of the professions and disciplines of engineering and computing.The course offers an integrated exploration of engineering principles and computational problem-solving. It aims to address the essential question of what it means to work and think in the fieldsof engineering and computing. The curriculum adopts a "hands-on" project approach to helpstudents engage with the practical aspects of these disciplines, supported by an introduction to thenecessary technical concepts. Students will also become familiar with the professional vocabularythat every engineer and computing

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trisha Moore, Kansas State University; James Randall Etheridge; Glenn Thomas Dale; Sara Winnike McMillan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Niroj Aryal; David Austin; Theresa Thompson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

studentswishing to pursue careers in ecological engineering and may impede mainstreaming of EcoEeducation. Thus, there is a need to clarify a set of core competencies that EcoE programs andconcentration areas should incorporate to guide curriculum design.Current work to develop an ecological engineering body of knowledgeIn recognition of this need, the American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) formed acommittee to define the EcoE Body of Knowledge (BOK). A BOK represents the full set ofconcepts, skills, knowledge, and abilities needed by professionals working in a particular domain.The process for developing the EcoE BOK presented herein was focused at the undergraduatelevel, though defining an expanded set of core competencies at the post

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

content across the manual.The instructional resources for each laboratory activity in our curriculum are carefullyassembled to provide a comprehensive learning experience. These resources include adiverse array of materials tailored to enhance understanding and engagement in each labsession. For every laboratory activity, students are provided with: 1) Lab Activity Guide: A detailed PDF document outlining the objectives, procedures, and expected outcomes of the lab. 2) Lecture Slides: Supporting Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that offer an overview and essential theoretical concepts relevant to the lab. 3) Background Materials: A collection of PDF documents and MP4 videos that provide foundational knowledge and context

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

model © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[7]. Striking a balance between theory and application can be difficult [8-10], as there is only alimited amount of time that can be spent covering course material.Several institutions have made it a point to implement advanced software techniques includingcomputational fluid dynamics (CFD) into their curricula [11]. Some have even stressed theimplications of going directly into CFD modeling for more advanced computational methods [12-14]. While learning the use of CFD can be invaluable in an undergraduate curriculum, it may notalways be applicable to all undergraduates in preparation for their

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

requirement of an effective experiential learning experience oncampus, this was a valuable addition of this program.Other outcomes of the program that were not directly related to the experiential learning is anexpansion of sustainability-based curriculum. The creation of the courses, Renewable EnergySystem and Fundamentals of Sustainability led to the creation of a Minor in Sustainability. Thesecourses are open to all students at the University of Houston-Downtown, but the RenewableEnergy Systems has recently been added as a degree plan option in Engineering Technologydegrees. Creation of undergraduate curriculum triggered conversations about creating a graduatecertificate in sustainability.Program AssessmentAs part of the SUSTAIN program students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

most programs. The entry point for scholars within an S-STEMprogram can vary depending on the institution. Some programs focus on transfer and communitycollege students [2] - [4], while others provide support during the student’s sophomore year [5].However, because the first year is a critical juncture for retention [6] - [7], many S-STEMprograms provide support for students beginning their first year in a science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program [8] - [12]. Programs that focus on first-yearstudents are often built with Tinto’s Model of Integration in mind. This model places significantimportance on academic and social integration to first-year success [13].Engineering students in their first year must adjust to a new