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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Curtis Tonner, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

begins to investigate different first-year engineering (FYE) programmethods and teaching pedagogies to apply to an introduction to engineering technology course ata regional campus that has a 47% first-generation college student demographic. The overall goalof this study is to turn an introduction to engineering technology course into a first-yearengineering technology (FYET) program. A first-year program is being described as acurriculum that requires a majority of the students to take the same college specific course(s)within the first year of their college career regardless of what their major is.Literature ReviewFYE programs are common in engineering schools across the United States with a large portionof universities restructuring their

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

, concerns related to security continue to grow.Since the early 2000’s, the number of cyberattacks against deployed software systems has significantlygrown. In 2014, recognizing this concern, a modification to the ABET EAC program accreditation criteriafor software engineering was made, explicitly requiring topical coverage of security for accreditedprograms. Since taking effect in 2016, all programs in software engineering have been required todemonstrate appropriate coverage of the topic as part of the accreditation process. While the criteriarequires that the topic of security be covered, the implementation has been left open to individualprograms.This article serves two purposes. First and foremost, it provides an updated status on the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo; Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

,frequent feedback and regular interactions between students and teachers [4]. Assessment andfeedback are crucial components in teaching and learning in engineering education [5]. Therefore,the impact of assessments on students can be significantly influenced by the quality of feedbackthey receive.Feedback serves various purposes including notifying students about their current performance,their achievement of course objectives, and bridging the gap between students’ currentperformance and desired performance [6]. Furthermore, good feedback practices encourage self-assessment, provides clarification on what is good performance, motivates and fosters self-esteemand informs the instructor’s teaching [7].According to Subheesh, N. P., & Satya, S. S

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, a Wiley brand; Alicia Clark, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Lauren Fogg, zyBooks, a Wiley Brand

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. Recentwork [1] developed accessibility standards for textually describing images, figures, graphs,animations, and other visual elements for a series of interactive web native mechanicalengineering textbooks [22]-[23]. These new standards include: (i) alt text that balances precisionwith conciseness; (ii) structuring alt text to initially capture key information, then incrementallyadding in finer details; (iii) well-defined procedures for describing specific, yet common visualelements (e.g., phase diagrams, phase transformation plots, T-s and p-v diagrams, andtime-response plots); and (iv) alt text for animated visual elements that fully describe all dynamicprocesses and intermediate movements. Conveying

Conference Session

Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Association Between Science Summer Camps and Career Interest in Science and Engineering," International Journal of Science Education, Part B, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 54–65, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1080/21548455.2012.760856.[2] S. Langar and T. Sulbaran, "Framework for a Summer Experience Based on Transformational Leadership and Constructivism (SumEx-TLC).," in Proceedings of 57th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference, Virtual, CA, United States, 2021.[3] S. Bhattacharyya, T. P. Mead, and R. Nathaniel, "The Influence of Science Summer Camp on African-American High School Students' Career Choices: Influence of Science Summer Camp," School Science and Mathematics, vol. 111, no. 7, pp. 345–353, Nov. 2011, doi

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 7: Partnerships Making It Real! II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Roberts, C. Jackson, S. Bush, A. Delaney, M. J. Mohr-Schroeder, & S. Y. Soledad, “Informal Learning Environments and Impact on Interest in STEM Careers”, International Journal of Science & Mathematics Education, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 45–64, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-019-10038-9. [Accessed Dec. 1, 2022].[3] C. Maiorca, T. Roberts, C. Jackson, S. Bush, A. Delaney, M. J. Mohr-Schroeder, & S. Y. Soledad, “Informal Learning Environments and Impact on Interest in STEM Careers”. International Journal of Science & Mathematics Education, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 45–64, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-019-10038-9. [Accessed Dec. 1, 2022].[4] K

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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Rohit Dua

theinternal structure of the chosen family of microcontroller and building applications around aspecific microcontroller. In order to expose students to computer architecture development andorganization skills, the course, also, concentrates on teaching a typical internal architecture, the8051’s smaller subset, Weekend Instructional Microprocessor (WIMP51), which is rudimentaryin design and has a small instruction set. The recreated WIMP51, built using Altera’s Quartus IIdesign software’s schematic capture, in Block Diagram Files (BDF), provides bettervisualization of its internal hardware. The processor can be downloaded, onto the FPGA board,and tested using multiple programs, which helps students understand its internal functioning.This platform

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2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

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Emad Y Tanbour, Eastern Michigan University -School of Engineering

, Gap Analysis of Engineering Course Learning Outcomes using NCEES FE Exam, Abstract submitted and accepted to ASME 2015 Interna- tional Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Huston, Texas Nov.13-19, 2015 • Butler, P. B., Tanbour, E., Rahman, S., and Smith, T. F., ”Virtual International Design Teams,” Proceedings of 2002 ASEE Midwest Section Meeting, Madison, WI, September 2002 Significant Other Publications • M. F. Alzoubi, E. Y. Tanbour and R. Al-Waked (2011), Compression and Hysteresis Curves of Nonlin- ear Polyurethane Foams under Different Densities, Strain Rates and Different Environmental Conditions, IMECE11 2011, Denver, Colorado, USA • E. Y. Tanbour (2011), Institutional Effectiveness, the Point Of

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Flipped Classroom

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angela Boronyak, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Design Graphics

be taught as a flipped classroom or traditional lecture format (without the videodemos), and B) whether they preferred their other courses to be taught in a flipped classroom ortraditional lecture format. • “I really liked the flipped-classroom format of this class because CAD requires a lot of kinesthetic and visual learning since we are learning how to utilize SOLIDWORKS and apply the software’s tool[s] to reach a desired product…Since the class was flipped and attendance was mostly up to each student’s needs, I had the opportunity to manage my workload according to both CAD and my other classes which is something invaluable both as a focused student and commuter.” • “I really enjoyed how this class

Conference Session

The ABCs of FBDs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Sylvie Vieau; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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Mechanics

were focused on “day-to-day" work that is expected to be known by this point in theirschooling; others were extensions of basic theory, where the students were asked to implementtheir knowledge in more complex applications of their prerequisite work. Based on previous workwith engineering students solving word problems in mathematics, each of the problems on theMechanics test were presented as word problems with no figures provided. Examples of twolevels of difficulty used in the problems are provided in the following examples: • A 5kg otter needs to cross a 10m wide stream that is flowing at 10m/s. Assuming the otter can swim at a rate of 2m/s, how far up stream must she start to end up directly across from where she is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Srinjita Bhaduri, University of Colorado Boulder; L. Lee Biddy, University of Colorado Boulder; Melissa Rummel, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Jeffrey B. Bush, University of Colorado; Jennifer Jacobs, University of Colorado Boulder; Mimi Recker, Utah State University; John Daniel Ristvey Jr., University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov, University of Colorado Boulder; Tamara Sumner Sumner, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

significant (t (89) = -2.73, p<0.01) and the magnitude and significanceremained even when controlling for gender, teacher, and ethnicity (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Histograms showing the distribution of mentored and non-mentored student Likertresponses on the pre and post survey to the question, “I plan to use science in my career.”During the mentor experiences, some students made connections between the 3D printing unitand the mentors’ careers. In the excerpts from the breakout room conversations below, studentslearned why mentors pursued a STEM career and how STEM involves creativity and flexibility.Breakout Room Excerpt 1 Breakout Room Excerpt 2M: What is the most exciting thing about this project? S: What got

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Keith B. Lyle, University of Louisville; Jason Immekus, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She received her B.S., MEng, and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved in educational research on the effective use of technology in engineering education, the incorpo- ration of critical thinking in undergraduate engineering education, and retention of engineering students. She leads a research group whose goal is to foster active interdisciplinary research which investigates learning and motivation and whose findings will

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Lorelie Imperial, University of Florida; Corey Payne; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Maria Korolev, University of Florida; Philip J. Brucat, University of Florida; Chang-Yu Wu, University of Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

materialsdevelopment activities that seek to support the success of all students. AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.(DUE-1625378). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NSF. References[1] E. Cech, B. Rubineau, S. Silbey, and C. Seron, “Professional role confidence and gendered persistence in engineering,” Am. Sociol. Rev., vol. 76, no. 5, pp. 641–666, Oct. 2011, doi: 10.1177/0003122411420815.[2] K. A. Robinson, T. Perez, J. H. Carmel, and L. Linnenbrink-Garcia, “Science identity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Memoria Matters, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

mathematics. Harv. Educ. Rev. 81, 172–209.[3] Corple, D., Zoltowski, C. B., Eddington, S. M., Brightman, A. O. & Buzzanell, P. B. (2019). What you need to succeed: Examining culture and capital in biomedical engineering undergraduate education. Proceedings of the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, June 2019.[4] Malisch, J. L., Harris, B. N., Sherrer, S. M., Lewis, K. A., Shepherd, S. L., McCarthy, P. C., & Deitloff, J. (2020). Opinion: In the wake of COVID-19, academia needs new solutions to ensure gender equity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(27), 15378-15381.[5] Trainer, S., Miguel, A., Jacoby, J. M., & O'Brien, J. (2021). Exploring the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on

Conference Session

Engineering Communication II: Curricular Practices, Integrations, and Collaborations

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mary M. McCall, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif E. Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

has been anecdotal with favorablereports from students, other instructors and employers. In essence, program moderators arehearing that assignments, content and writing process are helpful. As mentioned, it is now timefor a more scientific assessment to see whether the program itself is built to sustain the habits ofprocess writing, audience analysis, and reflection.The assessment will be based on a series of data points: Assignment Grading Rubrics (2015 -pre-embed program and 2016-2021 embed program), Student Course Evaluations, “EngineeringLearning Community: Mentorship Program Student Survey,” “Semester/Year E&S Co-opStudent Questionnaire,” “Co-op Experiences – Summer/Year as told by students in Fall/YearENGR 1021,” and performance in

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Pouneh Abbasian, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sarah N. Gatson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

prediction model,with very few studies, such as a study by Sucharitha et al. [1], who estimated much less foodinsecurity determinants (income and distance) using more complex prediction techniques such asClustering algorithms. Future studies need to develop this idea of considering a wider range ofdeterminants (related to each case studies) using more advanced prediction algorithms such asmachine learning techniques or using a neural network, to accurately predict where the foodinsecure community is located and how to design solutions to better engage these communities.References:[1] L. S. Sucharitha R. S., "Application of Clustering Analysis for Investigation of FoodAccessibility," 25th International Conference on Production Research

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University; Christopher Heckman, St. Mary's College of Maryland

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Engineering Libraries

substantialincrease in the number of articles retracted from academic journals across a wide rangeof disciplines [5] - [7]. While the major cross-disciplinary studies of the increasingretraction phenomenon were conducted between eight and ten years ago, there havebeen more recent studies that have investigated retractions in the medical [8-10] anddental [11] fields, and investigations into scientific studies conducted in China [12] thathave found higher rates of retraction than in previous decades. Rubbo et al.’s paper onretractions in the engineering literature also found higher rates of retraction between2008 and 2015 than in prior decades [13]. “Publishing misconduct” is determined to bethe most common reason for retraction in Grieneisen and Zhang’s study

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Student Success, Learning Strategies, and Retention in the Aerospace Industry

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

. Students in the upper division wereuncomfortable in a socially ambiguous situation as compared to students in the lower division. Thedata analysis did not suggest a correlation between the scores on the tolerance of ambiguity surveyand the engineering identity survey. The freshmen students’ intellectual models were toward thehigher levels and not the simple dualistic level.The surveys will be administered to additional (STEM and non-STEM) students, especially upperdivision students to have a better understanding of tolerance of ambiguity, development ofcognitive model and engineering identity.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by NSF Grant# 1832041.References1. https://recruitingdaily.com/why-the-u-s-has-a-stem-shortage-and-how-we-fix-it-part

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Sociotechnical Integration

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maysam Nezafati, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mel Chua, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

technical audience. This provides an opportunity for instructors to discussthe differences between the two. Deliverables must include a quantitative diagram (sometimesdiscussed in class as an “engineering diagram”) of the design and a model with varyingparameters which shows the relationship between the components of the design. These diagramsand models must be used to demonstrate the problematic effect(s) of bias in the older design, aswell as the potential positive impact of the new ones proposed. Students will also have reflectivewriting prompts to complete after creating this deliverable.Preliminary resultsThis intervention design is being piloted in Spring 2020 across multiple class sections with acombined total of 91 students. Although the

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 11

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Computers in Education

studentsshouldn't be afraid to ask questions. Sometimes, ideas around status, popularity, or competenceprevent students from asking questions. This fear limits the opportunity for students to usestudios as an environment to learn and grow.” We also see general shifts in beliefs, e.g., from amore “transmission-based” conception of learning to a more constructivist view.ReferencesBlosser, P. (2000). How to Ask the Right Questions. National Science Teachers Association.Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, P. (1989). Situated cognition and the culture of learning. Educational researcher, 18(1), 32-42.Campbell, T., Schwarz, C., & Windschitl, M. (2016). What we call misconceptions may be necessary stepping-stones toward making sense of the world

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 3: Digital Learning Part I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bryan Weber, University of Connecticut

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Computers in Education

and procedures for handling assessments.References [1] ABET | ABET accreditation. [Online]. Available: https://www.abet.org/. [2] Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2019 – 2020 | ABET, en-US. [Online]. Available: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation- criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2019-2020/. [3] N. E. Adams, “Bloom’s taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives,” Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, vol. 103, no. 3, pp. 152–153, Jul. 2015, issn: 1536-5050. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.103.3.010. [4] B. S. Bloom, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals, 1st ed. Longman, 1956. [5] C. C. Bonwell and J. A. Eison, Active

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

designand implementation approaches which are empirically derived from actual classroom settings.References[1] J. Froyd, M. Borrego, S. Cutler, M. Prince, and C. Henderson, “Estimates of Use of Research-Based Instructional Strategies in Core Electrical or Computer Engineering Courses,” IEEE Trans. Educ., vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 393–399, 2013.[2] S. Tharayil et al., “Strategies to mitigate student resistance to active learning,” Int. J. STEM Educ., vol. 5, no. 1, p. 7, 2018.[3] P. Shekhar and M. Borrego, “‘Not hard to sway’: a case study of student engagement in two large engineering classes,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., 2016.[4] M. J. Borrego, M. J. Prince, C. E. Nellis, P. Shekhar, C. Waters, and C. J. Finelli, “Student

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Samuel John, Wayne State University; Cameron Hanson, Wayne State University; James Lenn, Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

and output a single character such as “W” for forward, “S” for reverse, “A” and “D” forleft and right to the control moduleThe control modules will incorporate a state machine which updates its future state based on inputsreceived and its current state. For example, if the new data is “W” and the machine is in the “W”state. Nothing will happen and it will wait until a new character is available to read. If, while inthe “W” state the new character “S” is provided, the control module will command the outputmodule to change the state of the output software to match. The output module will then stop thecar by writing the appropriate values to the motors. In general, the controller module will receivedata from the input module. Based on that data

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Siavash Nikravesh; Donghyeon Ryu; Yu-Lin Shen

challenges in computationallymodeling film-substrate instabilities. The current approach enables increased accuracy andversatility in predicting instabilities over a wide range of material and geometric conditions. References1 Huck, W. T. et al. Ordering of spontaneously formed buckles on planar surfaces. Langmuir 16, 3497-3501 (2000).2 Nikravesh, S., Ryu, D., Shen, Y.-L. Direct numerical simulation of buckling instability of thin films on a compliant substrate. Advances in Mechanical Engineering 11, 1687814019840470, doi:10.1177/1687814019840470 (2019).3 Nikravesh, S., Ryu, D., Shen, Y.-L. Surface Instability of Composite Thin Films on Compliant Substrates: Direct Simulation

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Tamara Stimatze; Jacqueline Zeiber; Patricia Sullivan; Steven Stochaj; Luis Vázquez

Counseling and Educational Psychology New Mexico State University IntroductionIn the early 1980’s Congress requested that the National Science Foundation (NSF) provideeducational and professional development opportunities for people of color, women, and peoplewith disabilities pursuing a career in the sciences and engineering [1]. Although the number ofunderrepresented groups pursing degrees and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) is increasing – the number of people from underrepresented communities,such as Hispanic or Latino, as well as women, remains unequal [2].Engineering is a STEM domain in which underrepresented groups continue to remain

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Brett Johnston; Danny Logan; Shuza Binzaid; John Attia; Warsame Ali

theappropriate equations and code to our program. To be specific, the thermophilic and mesophilic gasproduction curves can better define by the process. At the end of week 8, there was no methane gasproduction in the collection bag due to perceived contamination issues, but it did have a measurableamount of methane in the control digester vessel. As stated before, greater care will be needed whileoperating and maintaining the digester vessel. This emphasizes the importance of this study and isexactly why remote monitoring and adjustment of process parameters can be so valuable to thisrenewable energy source. References[1] S. Sutaryo, A.J. Ward, H.B. Møller Thermophilic anaerobic co-digestion of

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Roli Varma

. technology sector, AsianIndian engineers differ significantly in their working conditions and socio-economic experiences.The paper is based on both primary data and secondary sources. Primary data comes from aNational Science Foundation (NSF) funded study on return migration of Asian Indian engineersfrom the United States. IntroductionSince World War II, foreign-born population in science and engineering (S&E) has beenincreasing in the United States. In 2015, foreign-born accounted for almost 30% of college-educated workers employed in S&E occupations in the United States1. This is an outcome ofmajor alterations in the U.S. immigration policies in 1952, 1965 and 1990. Among otherchanges, immigration

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2021 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference

Authors

Matthew Jordan Ford, Cornell University; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University

include solid mechanics and engineering mathematics. Among other teaching awards, she received the 2020 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Outstanding Teaching Award. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A low-cost materials laboratory sequence for remote instruction that supports student agency M. Ford, S. Fatehiboroujeni, E.M. Fisher, H. RitzUnder the new ABET accreditation framework, students are expected to demonstrate “an abilityto develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and useengineering judgment to draw conclusions” [1]. Traditional, recipe-based labs provide fewopportunities

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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather Walker

thermodynamics course during the COVIDpandemic (Fall 2020 semester). The informal student-faculty events did not have highparticipation but, from student comments, were meaningful to those who participated. Severalstudents mentioned the increased connections being beneficial to their mental health. Also, Ibelieve the increased emphasis on establishing student connections contributed to the relativelyhigh attendance throughout the semester. The higher attendance could then lead to higherengagement and increased learning. Further study would be needed to quantify this conclusion.References[1] C. Son, S. Hegde, A. Smith, X. Wang and F Sasangohar, “Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Emilia Mediavilla, Western Washington University ; Asaki Nelson, Western Washington University

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Diversity

study halls. For leisure engagements, there will be a wide range ofactivities like hiking, climbing, volleyball, biking, cooking, baking, and crafting, etc. With thesecontinuously expanding ideas, the SEL team strives to bring students from different majorstogether to create a harmonious educational and social space. In addition, the SEL team plans tocontinue with many of the efforts they put into place this year, including Discord, Instagram, andfocus groups. With the evident record of the positive trend that the SEL team has been setting,they are creating a path for great impact within the department.References[1] J. Crawford, K. Butler-Henderson, J. Rudolph, B. Malkawi, M. Glowatz, R. Burton, P. Magni and S. Lam, "COVID-19: 20 countries