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ETD - A Technology Potpourri III

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Trueba, Texas State University; Anthony Torres, Texas State University

and learning strategy was compared to a control version of thecourse in which a conventional end-of-semester exam rather than project was used. The PBL(intervention) version of the course, examines the impact of having the course project becomethe main learning mechanism and considers and attempts to measure the ways in which PBLaffects student performance. Implementation of the PBL pedagogy was enabled by adopting amilestone formatting technique [1]. The project was proportioned into different milestones(assignments) that assisted the growth of the final project. The project required the students to (1)design a metal casting, (2) design and produce tooling to make the casting, and (3) produce andevaluate the casting. Instruction was aimed

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Ning Zhang, Central State University; Xiaofang Wei; Ramanitharan Kandiah, Central State University; Krishnakumar Nedunuri, Central State University; Subramania Sritharan, Central State University

sampling site using USGS StreamStats online tool. Land use and land cover wereinvestigated for each delineated drainage area for 2013 and 2019 to study the changes inlandscaping patterns. Forest land areas have maintained their steady percentage (with less than±1% changes) in the majority of the investigated drainage basins since 2013; during the sameperiod, developed land areas have increased by a range of 1.5% to 4.7%. Additionally,landscaping fragmentation was studied using FRAGSTATS to assess the class-levelfragmentation of the forested land. Forest patch number within the drainage areas were notobserved with significant variations since 2013, which suggest a minor or neglectabledeforestation within the region. Surface water sampling were

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Professional Skills and Community Building in Chemical Engineering Education

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Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Abhaya Datye, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Sang Han, University of New Mexico; Catherine Hubka, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Susannah Davis, University of New Mexico

. Specifically, we synthesize the following guidelines: (1) Planned change theory, likeKotter's change model, is an accessible place to start, but don’t expect the change process to belinear. (2) Embed a community of practice in existing structures and norms, such as facultymeetings. Be creative in bringing discussions of teaching into such spaces. (3) Developmultidimensional measures of student assets, growth, and development. Staying only withmeasures of progress on conceptual learning misses much about students' development aschemical engineers. With regard to supporting students, we also share two key strategies: (4)When teaching technical communication, offer limited but specific feedback and require revisionand reflection. (5) If developing design

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International Division Technical Session 5: COVID-19 Pandemic Lessons and Best Practices

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Gloria Kim, University of Florida; Yong Yoon; Jin-woo Choi, Louisiana State University and A&M College

lead faculty, IRiKAstudents will visit Korea’s government research institutions and global leaders in the techindustry such as Samsung, LG, and Hyundai.To evaluate the program, the investigators utilize: 1) standardized instruments; 2) surveys,interview protocols, and rubrics that have been developed for use evaluation of other trainingprograms at UFIC; 3) survey and interview questions specifically tailored to IRiKA; and 4)students’ weekly blog posts while they were in Korea. The evaluation plan includes opportunitiesto gather formative data and to understand students’ perspectives of the programs’ impacts, evenif those impacts are outside the anticipated or desired outcomes articulated by the program.Surveys are administered pre-, mid-, and

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ETD Technical Session 5 - ET Curriculum and Programs II

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Walker Murphy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Keith Pate, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Israa Azzam, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jose Garcia; Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

allowing students to size components, implement them onthe vehicle, and experience the functionality of their designs on a working demonstrator.IntroductionEngineering education aims to develop crucial engineering skillsets, like problem-solving, criticalthinking, and decision-making, improving students’ academic and vocational performance. Suchskill sets are vital, in which they assist in preparing students to enter the workforce and collaborateeffectively as leaders, in teams, and with their peers [1]. Developing these skills requires buildingdeep conceptual knowledge, reinforcing the ability to apply technical and professional concepts,and engaging students in several authentic engineering projects [2].As technology advances and society evolves

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ETD - STEM Issues in ET II

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faye Jones, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Marcia Mardis, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

explored competencies from the employers’ perspectives.Using a constant comparative text analysis method, we first analyzed 108 publicly available jobpostings from Florida employers who were recruiting AM and engineering technicians. Then, weextracted the job postings’ key knowledge areas and competency levels and compared them tothe Florida Department of Education’s (FLDoE) AM Curriculum Frameworks. We identified theprevailing knowledge areas taught in the FLDoE Curriculum Frameworks and assessed thedegree to which employers 1) expressed the same entry-level competencies; 2) suggested higher-or lower-level competencies; or 3) stated that competencies not in the postings or curricula weremore important. We conclude by discussing varying levels of

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Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas

engineering course that covered bothtechnical and non-technical topics. The upper-level students were in a technical course (fluidmechanics), and an account is also provided on the empathy lesson implementation and studentreception in this context.IntroductionEmpathy is being recognized for its importance in communication and is something increasinglyvalued by employers. Deming [1] concluded that from 1980-2012 jobs requiring strong mathskills but low social skills fared poorly in terms of employment and wage growth relative to jobsthat require strong cognitive and social skills. It is suggested that this is related to the ability towork efficiently on teams. Google has done an intensive study [2] of teams within the companyto identify how to

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ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Sallai, Pennsylvania State University; Johnathan Vicente, Pennsylvania State University; Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

students’ mental health and inclusivepractices within the discipline. Faculty and departments will be better equipped to identify andunderstand students’ coping mechanisms, perhaps leading to well-being initiatives that cansupport student mental health and, in turn, aid in retention of engineering graduate students.INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW Graduate student attrition rates are high, yet understudied: Some studies estimate thatattrition rates are between 40 and 60 percent across doctoral programs [1]. In engineering,attrition rates are approximately 24 percent for domestic men, 35 percent for domestic women[2], and as high as 57 percent for African American students [3]. These high rates are indicativeof underlying issues within

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Manufacturing Education

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John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emma Higgason, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph Wight; A. John Hart; Gabrielle Enns

hands-on skills training.1. IntroductionIn fields ranging from design, construction, architecture, and engineering, there is an increasinginterest in the creation of three-dimensional (3D) models and the establishment of“interrelationships between modeling components” [1]. In engineering education, the ability tothink in such spatial contexts is often a barrier to entry [2], [3]. 3D technologies, such asComputer Assisted Design (CAD), are potential tools to overcome such barriers. But even whenthese 3D technologies are implemented, the challenge arises when students are expected to applytheir learned content in authentic practice. Tools like Augmented Reality (AR) can support thetransfer of information to “real world” situations, making it an

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ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

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Sarah Wilson, University of Kentucky; Katie Wilder, University of Kentucky; Whitney Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky; Joseph Hammer; Daniel Dailey, University of Kentucky

scores for help-seeking intention and perceivednorms were lower, with 50% of distressed students indicating low intention to seek professionalhelp if in distress. Results from this study provide insight into the key mental health help-seekingperceptions that could influence help-seeking intention in first-year engineering students. Thiscould aid in identifying targets for interventions aimed at improving help-seeking within thisstudent population.IntroductionMental illness is estimated to account for one-third of adult health disabilities [1] and is increasingand becoming more chronic amongst college students [2]. Evidence suggests that deterioration ofmental health (MH), particularly due to anxiety and depression, has accelerated in college

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James McAllister, University of Arkansas

availability ofArduino Tech Kits for checkout. The Arduino Tech Kits allow all users a pathway for hostingnumerous projects and activities. Some science and computer labs are dropping their traditionalaesthetic and are evolving into more of a fab lab or makerspace type environment built onsupporting STEM learning [1]. This adoption of new technologies is great, and libraries aretaking on the role of supporting it via workshops and events, but also making the tech itselfavailable for checkout.At the present, users in K-12 schools tend to be the leaders in hosting technologies like Arduino,which could be considered entryways into further development and interest in areas such aselectronics, robotics, and coding. To support secondary education

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Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anindya Roy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aaron Kessler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

andservices with cons such as biases in algorithms and loss of privacy). Surprisingly, despite thepandemic moving most students online between year one and year two of the sampling, littlevariation was observed from year to year.Potential implications of these, and other, results and next steps for scaling the survey arehighlighted. While this preliminary study is limited to one US university, it indicates the need toinclude topics related to data economy in the engineering curriculum. While the curriculumfocuses on building their expertise in technology, it appears crucial to empower students with theknowledge of their broader role in the society as they are building technical systems.1 IntroductionRegardless of an individual’s intent, anyone

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yang Shao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

the differences between undergraduates and graduatesMost people figure traditional undergraduate students as full-time students among the age 18-23.They live close to campus and attend lectures every day in the classroom. However, based on astudy by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) [1], nearly three-quarters of all collegestudents in the United States had at least one nontraditional characteristic. Some nontraditionalstudents are perusing online degrees, and some students are attending part-time programs. Somestudents may be inspired to postpone college enrollment due to life circumstances, while othersmay be motivated to pursue a bachelor’s degree later in their career. Whatever the reason,instructors can’t presume that

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Mechanical Engineering: Adjusting Course Content

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nisal Ovitigala; Benita Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emily Welsh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nicholas Fang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

difficult forstudents to intuitively understand. The haptic feedback controller and accompanying computerapplication enable students to “feel and see” the forces an AFM tip experiences as it approachesthe surface of a measured sample. This instructional activity has now been implemented in anundergraduate-level class (“Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory”) at the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology in which mechanical engineering students obtain their first experience withnanotechnology. Students were split into two groups for instruction and assessment; students inGroup 1 (N=7) received traditional lab instruction and students in Group 2 (N=4) received thesame activity with haptic and visualization as a medium for relaying information.Post

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Mechanical Engineering: Demos and Interactives

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University; Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University

also enroll in this class as a required or elective course. Since this class typically hasa large size with students with various educational backgrounds, instructors have often found itchallenging to teach them effectively.Traditional lecturing has been shown to associate with a poor knowledge retention rate,especially in a large classroom setting [1]. Previous works have demonstrated that students cangain knowledge more efficiently in an active learning environment [2-5]. Chickering andGamson presented seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education, emphasizingthe importance of interactive learning, efforts, and respect between students and faculty [6].Prince also provided evidence for the effectiveness of active learning

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DEED Technical Session 7 Design Mental Frameworks

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hillary Merzdorf, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Morgan Weaver, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kerrie Douglas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Julie Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University

course.Inter-rater reliability of two raters scoring students sketches on eight criteria was acceptableacross exercises, but low across criteria. Students scored highest on Representation Accuracy,Scale, and Symmetry, and exhibited complex understanding of perspective sketching. We intendto revise the rubric to score for aesthetics and make instructions more precise.IntroductionEngineering simulation and modeling increasingly relies on digital tools in design processes. Vir-tual design is used for the conceptual space to connect designers in virtual studios, share feedbackacross teams [1] and engage in reflective conversation with individuals and shared representationsof problems and designs through digital information [2]. Virtual prototyping allows

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carly Eressy, University of Texas at Austin; Brittain Sobey, University of Texas at Austin; Margo Cousins, University of Texas at Austin

Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work in Progress: Exit Surveys as a Tool for Continuous Improvement in Biomedical Engineering EducationIntroductionThis Work in Progress paper describes a mixed-methods survey tool used to inform curricularand co-curricular continuous improvements of a Biomedical Engineering (BME) undergraduateprogram at the University of Texas at Austin to better meet program and student needs [1].Although this survey is extensive and covers BME education, post-graduation outcomes,professional development, academic advising, belongingness, facilities, accreditation outcomes,student demographics, and program feedback, the scope of this work specifically

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Engineering Libraries Technical Session 6: Diversity

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Prosser, Arizona State University

for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Creating a STEM Diversity Collection in an Academic Science and Engineering LibraryIntroductionHistorically excluded populations are underrepresented in STEM disciplines [1-3]. One actionthat academic science and engineering libraries can take to address this inequity is to adoptpolicies and follow through on efforts to diversify their collections by purposefully acquiringitems that spotlight the stories and contributions of historically excluded communities in STEMfields.This article describes the efforts at Arizona State University to create a STEM DiversityCollection at their academic science and engineering

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ETD Technical Session 6 - Curriculum and Programs III

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack li, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Wayne Motivating Students to Learn Basic Electronic Theories by Adopting Them in Different CoursesIntroductionInterest in a field is a key factor to motivate students in studying [1]. Although most newtechnologies used in our daily life raise students’ interests in studying in Electrical Engineeringand Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), a lot of students lost interests in studying in thisfield continuously after about two years on learning basic theories. There are a lot of reasonsaccording to student survey. A common complaint is that it is hard to find real applicationexamples of basic theories in textbook in their life frequently. For example, bipolar transistorcircuits are widely replaced by Integrated

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ECE Division Technical Session 2: Long-Term Institutional Outcome Evaluations and Capstone Innovations

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annie Patrick, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mary Brewer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kimberly Johnston, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole Gholston, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Broniak, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paper ID #36913Measuring and Highlighting the Value of ProfessionalAcademic Advising in an ECE DepartmentAnnie Yong Patrick (Ms.) .Mary BrewerKimberly R Johnston (Academic & Career Advisor)Nicole Gholston (Academic and Career Advisor)Susan Broniak (Academic and Career Advisor) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Measuring and Highlighting the Value of Professional Academic Advising in an ECE DepartmentAbstractProfessional academic advising is a growing trend in undergraduate education [1]. Having adedicated team of professionals trained to address

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ETD - STEM Issues in ET I

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Kayla Nulph, University of Dayton

certificate in Engineering Management. His research interests lie in engineering pedagogy, data analytics, and supply chain management.Kayla Nulph © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comThe Impact of COVID19 on Students’ Learning Outcomes in a ThermodynamicsCourseKhalid Zouhri 1* , Philip Appiah-Kubi1, Kayla Nulph11 Department of Engineering Management, Systems & Technology, University of Dayton, 300 College Park,Kettering Lab 241M, Dayton, OH 45469-0236.Abstract The COVID19 pandemic has resulted in many institutions having limited options ofinstructional modes and tools that can be used when the schools are closed. Many

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Unassigned (6 available)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Heemstra, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Luis Rodriguez; Anna-Maria Marshall, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Erin Cortus, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; John Classen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jacek Koziel, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Alison Deviney

about the development of transdisciplinary professionals.introductionTo address complex societal issues, challenges or “big ideas” [1], problem solvers need to drawupon diverse knowledge systems that represent multiple disciplines as well as experiential,cultural or contextual knowledge held by non-academics and practitioners. Cross-disciplinaryand problem-focused approaches such as transdisciplinary research can be effective in bringingabout impactful changes [2]. As a growing societal need, there is increasing emphasis onpreparing graduate students for transdisciplinary work. Although skill sets associated withspecific disciplines are often reviewed through accreditation, there are few accreditationprograms for graduate education relative to

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nutnicha Nigon, Oregon State University; Dana Simionescu, Oregon State University; Thomas Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Julie Tucker; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

multiple courses and terms.We found no clear correlation between expert predictions of the DL and the measured DL fromstudents. Some evidence shows that discussion during the second step made expert predictionscloser to student performance. We suggest that, in determining the DL for conceptual questions,using predictions of the DL by experts who have taught the course is not a valid route. Thefindings in this paper can be applied to assessments in both in-person, hybrid, and online settingsand is applicable to subject matter beyond materials science.IntroductionIn the 21st century, educators are responding to a rapidly changing context that includes shifts inthe social circumstances of learners [1] and the technology tools available for

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We Love our MOMs (Mechanics of Materials)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Ethan Hilton, Louisiana Tech University

need to learn grows with it. Traditionally, the method ofinstruction used was a direct, teacher-center, approach where the courses are centered around theinstructor lecturing to the students for the length of the class. Some demonstration may be used,but the students were essentially passively involved in the course. Using a more student-centeredteaching method can have a more positive response from the students and lead to a more effectivelearning environment [1].To understand how this teaching method can be more effective, one must look at a comparisonbetween the alternatives. Educational instruction can be separated into two main categories: directinstruction and constructivism. Direct instruction is a teacher-centered approach that

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Remediation and Curricular Changes to Improve Student Learning and Outcomes

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gianluca Guadagni, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com A sustainable model to structurally improve outcomes in math courses for engineering studentsIntroductionIncorporating active learning pedagogies to increase student learning has gained increasinginterest and attention in higher education in the last decade. In STEM, many introductory courseshave been completely redesigned to embed active learning. At the University of Virginia (UVA),the Applied Mathematics (APMA) program has progressively moved to a model with near-peerlearning, which is heavily based on the participation of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants(UTAs). In this new role, our UTAs need to grasp 1

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ETD - A Technology Potpourri I

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Maram Alaqra

session. We attended one of the class meetings and took field notes alongwith images of the projects students completed. The interview data collected were transcribed.The textual data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. Analyses reveal thestudent's lived experiences with the newly implemented engineering focused integrated STEMactivities.IntroductionIncreasing K-12 students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) fields has been a mutual goal of educators and stakeholders [1]-[3]. There is a growinginterest among the education researchers to design and implement integrated STEM education[4]-[8]. Researchers have emphasized the role of Project Based Learning (PBL) in teachingintegrated STEM [9],[10

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ETD - STEM Issues in ET I

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Asgill, Kennesaw State University; Cyril Okhio, Clark Atlanta University

Society of Professional Engineers, Cobb Chapter, a Member of the American Society of Engineering Educators ASEE, and a Member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, USA. Dr. Okhio has carried out experimental and numerical investigations of, and developed statistical analysis tools and computer codes, for the numerical simulation/calculation of complex flows. He has been co-PI in a few successful research efforts including those related to NASA, WPAB, GE, NSF, NRO, ARO, ORNL, Honeywell, KCP, to name a few. He has also been the co-PI on Department of Energy sponsored Project called Minority Serving Institution Partnership Project MSIPP on Advance Manufacturing which involved the (1) use of research activities to

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

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Barbara Karanian, Stanford University; Mona Eskandari, University of California, Riverside; Annika Speer, University of California, Riverside; mariam salloum, University of California, Riverside

revealed: (1) Operationalizing all the time interfered with the excitement of firstmeetings and leaving a space for iterative promise, (2) Women were the ones that women andmen imagined led the operationalizing work during a virtual educational mode before a returnto in-person, (3) Compassion was amplified for students organizing groups with care, “Iknow what it feels like to be a straggler left behind because it happened to me,” and (4)Shock of the 2020 and 2021 pandemic diminishes over time with prophetic stories of a new,lasting kind of collaboration effect, “It’s difficult to make sure that everyone is actuallywilling to sit next to someone else in the room, many are still acting awkward and distantwith each other.” Results suggest that

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zia Din, University of Houston; Mayank Patel, University of Houston; krithikashree lakshminarayanan

engaging ways todeliver hands-on learning opportunities. The students were able to find safety hazards andconstruction steps that otherwise were not apparent to participants.1 IntroductionThe use of new visualization technologies can potentially improve students' learning bydelivering learning material visually in an immersive environment. Visualization can be achievedby utilizing technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality, 360-degree photographs,videos, and serious games, to name a few. Augmented reality (AR) has been used for teaching inmany disciplines, such as medical, marketing, military, nuclear, and aeronautics [1]. AR hasevolved significantly in terms of both hardware and software. Users can deploy AR on head-mounted

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ETD - A Technology Potpourri II

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samia Afrin, East Tennessee State University; Christopher Hudson, East Tennessee State University

industrialworkplace organization but also extended to domestic ground. It provides a systematic approachto good housekeeping.A homeowner’s garage is a harbor for the security and protection of one’s vehicles and typicallyserves as the central storage area for the tools used to maintain/repair the home and its contents.Many homeowners face the problem of an increasingly cluttered and disorganized garage.Research and effort invested in the application of a 5S program for the homeowner’s garage takesaim at improving the safety and available space in the garage. This paper provides a reasoningbehind the case study, techniques of garage space optimization, and outline the benefits offollowing project completion.1. IntroductionThe ergonomics process is mostly