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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

also explains the career placement, student retention, and community collegetransfer rates.Project ActivitiesThis NSF-funded project was initially planned for three years but was extended to four years dueto the COVID situation. The project includes five major activities as listed in Table 1. In thesubsequent sections, these activities and the project evaluation plan will be explained in detail. Table 1. Project activities. Activity Description (i) Design, develop, and offer the new course and laboratory (renewable energy) (ii) Summer K-12 workshops through the CPCP at NJIT (iii) Faculty development workshops for the instructors of other 2- and 4

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

the quality of institutional management, additional factors have been found thatinfluence students' academic performance in STEM degree programs. For example, Russell& Zafonte [5] report that first-year students have valuable skills that enable them to succeedin their careers, such as critical thinking. Nevertheless, this study argues that studentsconsider writing skills and collaborative work less important for their career development.Regarding those mentioned above, it has been widely documented that university studentsrequire a broad set of skills to be successful in their careers. For example, it has been shownthat collaborative work helps students to promote conceptual learning, developcommunication skills, foster interdependence

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

mixes technical skills, undergraduate research, professional development, personaldevelopment, team projects, and career advising. The stakes are low, the group is small (20STEM students), and almost all activities are performed within the scheduled class time. Theintent is to bring these students together to increase all aspects of engagement and make themmore successful in school and eventually in a STEM career. The engagement data collected canthen be analyzed to determine which, if any, aspects of engagement are good predictors ofretention and graduation. Once we develop a reliable way to track changes in studentengagement levels and understand how those levels relate to success, we can use thatinformation to design more impactful early

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico; Magda Hinojosa, Arizona State University; Nadia Singh, University of Oregon; Elizabeth A. Wentz, Arizona State University; Benjamin Jose Aleman, University of Oregon; Mala Htun, University of New Mexico

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

? Experimental Findings on Factors Driving Faculty Perceptions of Tenure Candidates in STEMIntroductionHiring, academic reviews, and tenure and promotion (T&P) are the most importantcheckpoints along the academic career path in STEM. The hiring process shapes the sub-field and demographic composition of academia, while annual reviews dictate advancementto promotion, awards, and salary. Tenure is a particularly high-stakes juncture, as it sets upa decades-long relationship with faculty colleagues, and grants life-long job security whilealso conferring a badge of honor and legitimacy in the global scientific community. Whatdetermines whether or not a scholar passes through these critical academic checkpoints?Evaluation by

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Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Robert Applonie, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Paul E. Morton, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

theory, optimal control, network control, and mathematical foundation of deep learning. He hasalso applied research to UAV systems, power generation systems, electric vehicles, and marine vehicles.Dr. Qian is a recipient of 2003 U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award and one of theinaugural recipients of the University of Texas System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award in 2009.He received the 3rd Best Paper Award in the ISA (International Society of Automation) Power IndustryDivision Symposium (2011) and the Best Poster Paper Award in the 3rd IFAC International Conferenceon Intelligent Control and Automation Science (2013). He currently serves as an Associate Editor forAutomatica and International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear

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COED: Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Theodore Wimberly Jr.; Mariah McMichael; Lauren Brown, Morgan State University; Abigail Dina; Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

for funding by NSF. He has also con- ducted a Faculty in Residency at Google during the summer of 2018 to learn more about this company’s culture, practices, and to understand the expectations for candidates (e.g. aspiring CS majors) who pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech.Theodore Wimberly Jr.Mariah McMichaelMiss Lauren Brown, Morgan State University Lauren Brown is a Morgan State University Research Assistant majoring in Computer Science.Abigail DinaKrystal L. Williams, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Examining Psychological and Social Factors that Impact the Experiences and Representation of Black Women in

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Deniz Nikkhah, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; Hye Rin Lee, University of Delaware; Lorenzo Valdevit

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #37333Work in Progress: Exploring the Use of Faculty and Peer Mentoring as aTool to Support Engineering Transfer Students’ TransitionDr. Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 13

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cecelia Kinane, University of Michigan; Kaitlin Tyler PhD, ANSYS, Inc.; Alan Taub; Abdon Pena-Francesch

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

students to potential career paths throughcourse content and guest lectures related to sustainability inengineering. Each semester of the course has featuredseveral invited guests from academia and industry to sharetheir work and how it relates to the SDGs (Table 2), aswell as sharing their personal experiences and perspectives.The after-course survey inquired about the impacts of thecourse and the guest lectures on future career andeducational pursuits. 77% of respondents expressedinterested in furthering their education in sustainable Figure 6: Guest lectures andengineering, and 71% want to incorporate sustainable course content increased interestengineering in their future career. Overall, the course in careers

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Engineering Graduate Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Klein, Villanova University; Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

different genders in graduate studies. It is also representative ofthe gender gap in academic careers, especially STEM (science, technology, en-gineering, and math) (Patrick, Riegle-Crumb, and Borrego 2021; L´opez-I˜ nestaet al. 2020; Wang and Degol 2016). Women, often, are more likely to give upor not start an academic career due to the stress involved and the perceivedlack of support from both academia and society. Women were also more likelyto seek support for mental health needs, seek out information about supportservices, and generally admit to having mental health needs (Hyun et al. 2006,p. 255, 257). This also means that men who may be experiencing mental dis-tress are not as likely to seek out support and could continue to suffer

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ChE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esohe Fawole, University of California, Davis; Glaucia Prado, University of California, Davis; William Ristenpart, University of California, Davis; Jason White, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

first-year students. Esohe has been recognized for their commitment to teaching by receiving the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award from the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Graduate Student Teaching Award from the College of Engineering at UC Davis. Outside of work and academics, Esohe enjoys volunteering with ESTEME, an after school STEM program for underrepresented middle school students, and crossword puzzles.Glaucia Prado, University of California, Davis Glaucia Prado is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Chemical Engineering at University of Califor- nia Davis. She began her career in food engineering from the University of Campinas (Brazil) before earning a PhD in chemical engineering from the

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Best Of FPD

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

their work on public welfare and society,especially in the context of creating a more equitable and inclusive society. Recent research hasshown that student interest and commitment to social responsibility declines as students’progress through their academic career [2] [17]. Furthermore, although the majority ofengineering curriculum includes considerable and meaningful ethics education, it often excludesdiscussion and connection to larger societal issues and social justice content [18].The importance of social justice has been echoed by many engineering organizations,corporations, and businesses through their mission statements, core values, diversitycommitments, and strategic initiatives. ABET has recently revised their criteria for

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6: Undergraduate and Faculty Research

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Brooke K. Mayer, Marquette University; Shane W. Rogers, Clarkson University; Ben Tribelhorn, University of Portland

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

research productivity (e.g., papers published). However, weacknowledge that excellent undergraduate research experiences often lead to peer-reviewed publicationsand help faculty career progression.In partnership with the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a workshop has been held forfour summers to help faculty integrate the entrepreneurial mindset (EM) into their work with researchstudents. We are interested in exploring the impact of this work on participation and sharing our findingswith the broader engineering community.Research questions: 1. How can faculty use an EM to adjust their approach to research activities and student mentoring? 2. What structures/practices from the workshop help faculty adjust their approach to

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Self-Regulation and Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Purdue University. Her research program investigates how model-based cognition in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can be better supported by means of expert tools and disciplinary practices such as data science computation, modeling, and simulation. In 2015 Dr. Magana received the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for investigating modeling and simulation practices in undergraduate engineering education. In 2016 she was conferred the status of Purdue Faculty Scholar for being on an accelerated path toward academic distinction. And in 2022, she was inducted into the Purdue University Teaching Academy, recognizing her excellence in teaching

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Faculty Development and Research Programs (NEE)

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Matthias F. Stallmann, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

andsubmitting research proposals to different funding agencies or entities. Once you have decidedon the kind of research you will pursue, recruiting students is the next critical step.Experienced researchers know that the students who perform best in class are not necessarily thesame ones who will excel at research. Initiative counts for more in research, as does the abilityto address problems that are not well formed. At the beginning of their career, graduate studentsare knowledge consumers, with a need to learn what is the state of the art in their discipline.Later they become knowledge generators, contributing results to their research group and thecommunity at large. Successful graduate students walk a healthy balance between working withtheir

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Preethi Chandran, Howard University; Arlene P Maclin; John Harkless; Courtney J. Robinson, Howard University; Hassan Salmani; Sonya T Smith, Howard University; Gloria Washington, Howard University; Hessam Yazdani, University of Missouri

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Diversity

)disciplines can fuel interest and enthusiasm in STEM education, research, careers, and advanced degrees.This paper presents the outcomes of the Industry-Research Inclusion in STEM Education (I-RISE) projectthat enrolled 119 students representing various STEM disciplines in a historically black college anduniversity (HBCU) over a period of three years. The participants in this URE were either freshmen orsophomores with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 to 3.0, a population highly susceptible to attrition inSTEM. Approximately 97% of participants were Black or African American (B/AA), and over 73% werewomen. Assessment measures, including student surveys and interviews, indicate increased interest inSTEM research, pursuing advanced degrees in STEM

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Manufacturing Workforce Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; josiah e blocus, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, learning from each other’s prospective, theopportunity to apply what they learn in classroom, improvement in their communication skills,and better readiness for their future careers. They also valued the independence and ownershipthey were given, combined with the close and constant interactions with their mentors.Besides the focus group, data was gathered through surveys during Spring 2022 from all sixparticipants who participated in the focus group described above, as well as from fourparticipants who worked on the project beyond Spring 2022 until the date of collection of thisdata in Spring 2023. Two of the four students were returning students, while the other two werenew to the project. Finally, two of the six students surveyed in Spring 2022

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2: Understanding Our Users

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Kurr, University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Jimmy A. Landmesser Jr., UT-Battelle

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

from knowing who would be completingthe survey (e.g., individuals with non-technical backgrounds may not feel comfortable answeringspecific questions). However, each multiple-choice question received at least 194 responses fromthe 201 participants. The open-ended questions relating to the survey content received aminimum of 122 responses with the “Next steps” questions (those designed to assist with thesnowballing distribution method) receiving a minimum of 53 respondents.The survey was created using Google Forms and consisted of eight sections: an introduction tothe survey (including Graphic 1 shared in Appendix B), career connection to engineering,student education, course specifics, course logistics, course value, everyday use, and next

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 13

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting; Wendy Chi, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

cybersecurity is beneficial. Sometimes, however, the call for diversity incomputing can be complicated, as diversity is a complex concept. While most of the research ondiversity in computing focuses on gender and race/ethnicity, some interpret diversity in otherways. Undergraduate students are stakeholders in the assessment of cybersecurity as a diverseand inclusive subfield of computing--as they may or may not consider these concepts as theymake curricular and career decisions. A goal of the study is to enrich our understanding ofdiversity perspectives in the field, and so we sought complexity of interpretation over anarrowing or codifying of viewpoints. Data for this piece come from three sources: Q-sortrankings, group interview transcripts, and

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ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew K. Swenty, Virginia Military Institute; Brian J. Swenty. P.E., University of Evansville

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

that all private and public infrastructure and engineered products are designed bya licensed engineer is not true due to the number of exemptions in the laws and rules in alljurisdictions. Civil engineering programs should include content on engineering licensure laws intheir curriculum to enable graduates to understand professional responsibilities and howlimitations in licensure laws can affect public safety and an engineer’s career path.IntroductionForty-nine of fifty state professional engineering licensure laws (referred to as licensure laws inthis paper) include language that the purpose of professional engineering (PE) licensure is toprotect and enhance the health, safety and welfare of the public [1]. Licensure is especiallyimportant

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Bunt, The Pennsylvania State University; Laura Hinkle; Andrew Walton; Nathan C. Brown

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

model which provided visualand performance feedback about energy use, daylight, and cost as the students changedskyscraper variables. Students with higher STEM self-competency (SC) selected higher-performing designs, viewed more design iterations, and ranked the building’s appearance as theirlowest priority. These results inform future design educators about student outlook prior to anyprofessional training and reveal potential limitations in student approaches to multidisciplinarybuilding design tasks.1.0 INTRODUCTION Aspects of college students’ career choices are influenced by how closely they identifywith the subject matter, particularly in STEM fields [1], which may influence them to behave ina way they feel is emblematic of that

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Cody Petitt; Kouree Chesser, Ohio University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #39560Pro-Op Education: An Integrated Effort to Prioritize the ABCs of theProfessionDr. Greg Kremer, Ohio University Robe Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, founding director of the ”Designing to Make A Difference” ME senior capstone design experience, and PI for the Stacking the Deck for Career Success Initiative.Dr. Timothy CydersCody PetittKouree Michael Chesser ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Pro-op education - an integrated effort to prioritize the ABCs of the profession (Work in Progress)Introduction:This paper reports on the

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2023 CIEC

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Susan Scachitti; Daniel Suson; Maged Mikhail

ETD 345 STEM on the Road: The Soft Side of Recruitment Susan Scachitti, University of Dayton; Daniel Suson, Maged B. Mikhail, Purdue University NorthwestAbstractThere are many types of work that fall under the STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) umbrella that students often do not consider when making career choices.Manufacturing and healthcare industries, government, and philanthropic agencies are amongthose that continually push future generations to pursue careers in STEM-related fields. Asexposure to STEM careers expands, higher education recruitment and outreach

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Samaneh Gholitabar, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York

Construction Management, as well as a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Her research inter- ests include construction safety, energy sustainability in construction, and pedagogical research. She is deeply passionate about providing students with real-world examples of construction and preparing them for successful careers in construction and Civil Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Implementation of an Industry-Inspired Feedback-Based Project in an Undergraduate Construction Management CourseAbstractThe design and implementation of an effective industry-inspired project for undergraduate studentsin construction management is described. The project

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #4: Global DEI

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Carlos Quadrado, ENTER Network; Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network

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International Division (INTL)

no actual improvement in pedagogicalcompetencies, and the introduction of new knowledge, skills, and competencies into practicalpedagogical activity does not occur.The disadvantage of the existing massified systems becomes obvious: the lack of anindependent preliminary assessment of the educators’ performance and their motivation thatallows them to identify the missing professional competencies or those requiring improvement.There are few opportunities to build up an individual trajectory for professional developmenttaking into account previous background, experience, and professional and personal interests,and the existing are seldom tailored to include all the diversity requirements.Also, handling these issues of career development at the

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber L Doiron, University of Vermont; Katherine O'Shea; Nicole M Miller, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.; Tracy L Truzansky

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

foundation for entry into most STEM-related occupations, and interventions in earlyeducation are seen as a promising avenue to move girls towards careers in engineering.Compared to classroom teaching, afterschool programs are unique in their ability to offer moretime-flexible, hands-on activities that advance student-centered learning, which is crucial inSTEM education [2] - [4]. Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) is an afterschool, experientialengineering curriculum launched in the fall of 2020 by Vermont Afterschool, a statewidenonprofit dedicated to strengthening programs, empowering youth, and expanding access toafterschool and summer programs so that all Vermont youth are active, engaged, connected, andheard. LEL’s goal is to overcome barriers

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

implementssustainable engineering projects to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities. Thisstudy investigates the impact of student participation in an EWB project in a disadvantagedcommunity in Guatemala aimed at improving access to clean water. Specifically, the studyexplores the skills gained, career aspirations, and understanding of global issues and sustainabledevelopment among the participating students. The project involved a collaboration between EWBstudents and community members to design and implement a sustainable water supply distributionsystem. A post-project questionnaire was administered to the student participants to assess theproject’s impact on their personal and professional development. The results indicate that theproject

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 2: Assessing the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Curiosity, and Workplace Preparedness

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

curiosity 12. Ability to assess financial value 13. Data driven decision making 14. Career plan There is no single definition of an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) but there is commonalityin the attributes and skills associated with an EM by various sources. Among the mostemphasized elements are creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability,communication, collaboration, comfort with risk, resilience, initiative, future focus, opportunityrecognition, innovation, reflection, independence, and value focus [20-24]. The factors identifiedby the survey questions used in our study align with these elements. As explained earlier, a two-sample t-test was selected for analysis

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Supporting Underrepresented and LGBTQ Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman; Sidrah MGWatson

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #39301In/authenticity in STEM Social Networks: How ”Out” are LGBTQ Studentswith their Peers in STEM?Dr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ under- graduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle

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DEI and Other

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

undergraduate213 degree from the University of Virginia. Likewise, eight students identified as female, while nine214 identified as male. Given this distribution, students were asked on the first day of class why they215 elected to take this course. The overwhelming majority stated that they wanted an environment216 where they could discuss and learn from their colleagues about engineering and DEI. Most of the217 class did not receive a formal ethics course specifically designed for engineering students during218 their undergraduate career. On the other hand, those students who did have an opportunity for an219 engineering ethics course during their undergraduate career emphasized that they still felt the220 need for a specific space for

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Retention

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ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Colin J. Reagle P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton Jr, Morgan State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

2019-20 Academic Year, the Department of Mechanical Engineering revised itsrequirements to implement a more personalized curriculum model. Instead of mandating whichtechnical courses are available for students to select to satisfy their electives requirements,students are allowed to take any upper level courses offered at George Mason University. Thebackground and discussion that led up to this decision is presented as well as an inventory ofchoices students actually selected after the change went into effect.KeywordsElectives, Curriculum, ABET CriteriaBackgroundNumerous efforts have been made to articulate what engineering students should learn to besuccessful in their future careers. Two models which immediately come to mind include the