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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Gabriel Monesi Souza

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

structure, developingtheir own models of PBL. Conversely, as instructors increasingly recognize Project-BasedLearning as a productive and promising strategy, they begin to employ it with greater enthusiasm,resulting in improved learning outcomes. The primary objective of this study is to provide insightsof the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning, show how instructors perceive the outcomes whenimplementing this strategy, and identify the challenges associated with its application. In thiscontext, "fertility" corresponds to one of the stages of the Conceptual Change Model (comprisingIntelligibility, Plausibility, and Fertility), which determines whether a concept is effectivelyassimilated by an individual. This study draws an parallel between the

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Benjamin Cosman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #41694Board 13: Work in Progress: Exploring Student Disposition in a FoundationalConservation Principles of Bioengineering CourseDr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr Jenny Amos is a Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an AIMBE Fellow, BMES Fellow, ABET Commissioner and Executive Committee Member, two-time Fulbright Specialist in engineering education. Amos has over a decade’s worth of experience leading curriculum reform implementing robust assessment strategies at multiple institutions.Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Shyam Lal Sharma Sharma P.E.; Lori Scarlatos; Yi Zhang, Stony Brook University

Paper ID #45010Enhancing Inclusivity through Alternative Rhetoric in STEM EducationDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on emerging technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering adaptation for climate change and learning from engineering disaster. His engineering research, in additional to ped- agogical studies on inclusivity and experiential education, focuses on surface engineering

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

these areas.It is crucial that these fields be integrated into the undergraduate computer engineering curricula.This paper presents the details of sample projects that our undergraduate computer engineeringstudents have done in their senior capstone course in smart systems.Background InformationUtah Valley University (UVU) is a comprehensive regional university with over 43,000 studentscharged with serving Utah County, which is the second largest county in the state. UVU has adual mission – that of a comprehensive university offering 91bachelor’s degrees and 11 master’sdegrees, and that of a community college offering 65 associate degrees and 44 certificates. Tofill its community college mission, the institution maintains an open-enrollment

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Grace Burleson; Janet Tsai; Daria Kotys-Schwartz

How design is defined within the Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. 1. MIT “Design: In the Design research area, everything from a steam turbine to a gaming console is conceived, designed, fabricated, assembled, and delivered by an engineer who understands design, manufacturing, sustainability, and the supply chain.” 2. Stanford “Design: Some actively design and manufacture devices or products; others study the design University process including team design and team learning, a traditional strength in our design curriculum. In addition, we develop tools to facilitate the creation of engineering products at a variety of scales and complexity. We

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WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Glaucia Prado P.E., University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

been offered twice since Spring 2023, with a total enrollment of 15 students. It aims tointegrate first-year students into the MSE department and promote their academic successthrough activities including student panels and lessons on time management and wellness. TheMSE seminar is based on an academic success strategies course developed at the start of thepandemic that emphasized time management, wellness, and reflective change [28]. Both courseswere taught by department faculty and integrated significant peer interactions.This study had two research questions: (1) How do students perceive belonging in the two engineering departments? (2) Are there differences in students’ perceptions of belonging between students who

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University ; Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Paris Eisenman, University of New Mexico; Ethan Kapp, University of New Mexico

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #42689Ill-Structured Design Challenges in First-Year CoursesMadalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoProf. Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico Dr. Anjali Mulchandani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Mexico. She leads the Environmental Resource Sustainability group, which studies themes related to environmental and water resources engineering, atmospheric water harvesting, waste-to-energy technologies, and environmental remediation. Her work integrates and highlights science communication and community needs-based

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Olga Mironenko, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

mentoring, as its efficacy depends on multiple factors specificto a particular university, such as school size, proportion of students to mentors, etc.This work in progress aims to understand the needs and expectations of students who aresupported by a faculty mentoring process in an Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)department in a large public university. The goal of the program is to offer additional andpersonalized support to students supplementing the departmental academic advising servicededicated to addressing curriculum-related questions. The topics covered during these sessionsare diverse, as mentioned earlier.In Fall 2023, the ECE department had 2,310 undergraduate students. Typically, each facultymember is randomly assigned around

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Timothy Chow, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

guiding the learningprocess. This learning format provides various benefits for the instructors as well as students. Some of those potential benefits includeflexibility [3], increased peers’ interaction [4] and increased interaction with instructor [5]. Based on the benefits identified inprevious studies, a freshman level civil engineering course was converted into a partial flipped format. This paper aims to evaluatestudent perspectives on partial flipped geographic information system (GIS) course.Geographic Information system (GIS) is a freshman-level software-based course in the civil engineering undergraduate curriculum atthe Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. This two-credit course provides an introduction to GIS software, basic principles

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; James P Ferguson, The George Washington University

/writing across the curriculum (WID/WAC) style course that isrequired for all graduates from his institution’s systems engineering undergraduate program. Roughly, theoverall objective of this course is to engage students in policy-relevant analysis related to criticalinfrastructure systems. The analytical tools studied in the course include: risk analysis, uncertaintyanalysis, benefit-cost analysis, and multi-criteria decision analysis. The principal learning objectives ofthe course are: • To decompose the design or operational objectives of an infrastructure system into fundamental objectives that can guide relevant decision-making processes. • To formulate and evaluate infrastructure system projects of the students’ choice that

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuwei Deng, King’s College London; Wei Liu, King's College London; Claire Lucas

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, as well as specific techniquessuch as sketching and prototyping — are often integrated into the educational content.The presence of these elements within the curriculum, and their prevalence asindicated by their frequency in course outlines, can offer insights into the subtle waysdesign thinking is embedded within the course structure. This integration suggests thatwhile not always explicitly labeled as “Design thinking”, the essence of this approachis nevertheless present and emphasized through the practical application of itsstrategies in developing the curriculum.In this regard, design thinking could be viewed as an hidden component in education,underpinning the creation of learning experiences without always being an explicitlytaught

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, California State University, San Marcos; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah; Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos; Masood Parvania, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Curriculum in STEM Education [6]conducts a multiple literature review to assess IoT curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment inSTEM education. It reviews 60 articles, focusing on effective educational practices forimplementing IoT curriculum but acknowledges limitations due to the evolving nature of IoTtechnologies. CPS/IoT Infusion in Undergraduate EE Education [7] discusses enhancingundergraduate programs by integrating CPS and IoT. It proposes vertically integrated learningmodules across four-year curriculum with an emphasis on project-based learning. Initially,positive feedback was received but this study has potential limitations including possible biasesin student feedback, and implementing comprehensive curriculum changes. The IoT in CSEducation

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hudson James Harris, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

withinundergraduate engineering education. By undertaking a systematic literature review, this studyaims to fill this gap, providing a nuanced understanding of generative AI’s current applications,challenges, and future potential in engineering education.[4] The goal is to equip educators,policymakers, and curriculum architects with a solid foundation to innovate curricula that not onlymeet but anticipate the needs of the engineering profession in an AI-centric world [4-7].The evolving industrial landscape, increasingly defined by AI's integration into core engineeringpractices, demands a reevaluation of educational strategies. Traditional pedagogical models mustevolve to incorporate curricula that are both adaptive and anticipatory of rapid

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryann Renee Hebda, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University

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Student Division (STDT)

curriculum and instructional methods innovel ways. For example, students may be practicing CAD or drafting skills, but the instructortakes them to a children’s museum and assigns a redesign of exhibits for increased accessibilityor the curriculum may analyze civil engineering case studies leading up to the Olympic Games.Instructors have also combined disciplines in novel ways. An engineering course may integrate awriting unit to support first-year engineering students or simulate real-world contexts withcorresponding tools and materials. Tembrevilla and colleagues [7] further suggest that studentsmay benefit from a variety of experiential assessment strategies at multiple timeframes.Innovations in assessments include students creating “The Elevator

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut; Aayush Gupta, University of Connecticut

education, When asked about the overall usefulnessof ChatGPT for enhancing the learning experience, 68% of respondents expressed a positiveopinion, suggesting that ChatGPT is perceived as a valuable asset contributing to a moreenriching learning experience.Additionally, when considering recommendations, 31% of participants expressed a definiterecommendation for ChatGPT as an educational tool, while 44% leaned towards a probablerecommendation.The survey also gauged students’ interest in further integration of ChatGPT or similar AI toolsinto their college’s curriculum. A majority of participants, comprising 58%, expressed a positiveinclination, either wanting somewhat more integration (38%) or significantly more integration(20%).In conclusion, the

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roshina Babu, University of Utah; Praveen A, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Kerala

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. Specifically,the proficiency of students to identify and apply learned skills to a different setting and situation,and the ability of students to converge different learned skill sets and apply in a new situation areevaluated.2. BackgroundA new undergraduate civil engineering curriculum was implemented at the Kerala TechnologicalUniversity prior to this study. This section provides an overview of the underlying vision guidingthe introduction of Design and Engineering and Group Project courses within the newcurriculum. Figure 1 illustrates the stages of competence expected in the students undergoing thefour-year undergraduate civil engineering degree course as per the new curriculum. Theknowledge component integrated into the course envelopes all the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Joseph B. Herzog, University of Indianapolis

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

engineering designs into the curriculum are nearly alwaysfocused in the senior year. This makes sense, since ABET requirements imply a senior capstoneexperience in their accreditation criteria, but simply maintaining a senior design course fails toaddress the need for team-based, real-world, open-ended design experiences throughout thecurriculum.Background of the DesignSpine® ProgramThe curriculum of the DesignSpine® Program at the University of Indianapolis was developedaround real-world design experiences. The goal is to produce graduates with strong technicalknowledge, project management skills, a strong engineering identity, an exceptional ability tocommunicate, and experience in real-world, relevant engineering design. Students receive

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

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Mohammed El Kihal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

, engineering design, programming, and computer-aided design. Additionally,each student in the program is assigned a first-year Academic and Career advisor who facilitatesthe transition to college through one-on-one advising appointments, workshops, and electroniccommunications, including emails and newsletters. The instructors and advisors shareinformation about students and resources for mutual support.General Engineering AdvisingThe General Engineering advisors facilitate the development of academic success skills in FYEstudents using a framework that conceptualizes time management, metacognitive study skills, andresource utilization as an integrated system for academic success. In this systemic approach, thelimited availability of academic support

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University ; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University ; Wei Zakharov, Purdue University ; Joreen Arigye, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

,” Scientific integrity and ethics in the geosciences, pp. 133–153, 2017.[12] A. Katz and D. B. Knight, “Factors related to faculty views toward undergraduate engineering ethics education,” in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2017.[13] J. A. Cruz and W. J. Frey, “An effective strategy for integrating ethics across the curriculum in engineering: An ABET 2000 challenge,” Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 9, pp. 543–568, 2003.[14] M. L. Cummings, “Integrating ethics in design through the value-sensitive design approach,” Science and engineering ethics, vol. 12, pp. 701–715, 2006.[15] J. L. Hess and G. Fore, “A systematic literature review of US engineering ethics interventions,” Science and engineering ethics, vol. 24, pp

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University; Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

awareness of diversity, employing best practices learned through participationin professional conferences with DEI components, and creating concrete strategies geared towardfostering a culture of inclusion within the curriculum. The full paper will go into more detail onthe initiatives being undertaken to achieve these goals and how such strategies are integrated intopreparing for a scheduled ABET visit.IntroductionCreating an engineering school academic culture that incorporates diversity, equity, andinclusion (DEI) awareness is imperative for the future of those schools’ success in educating newgenerations of professionals, as has been recognized by ABET and ASEE. ABET has includedchanges to Criteria 5 and 6, which was optionally piloted in the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

complexities, transcendingtraditional interdisciplinary boundaries in engineering.A challenge facing engineering colleges is determining the significance they should assign tobroad transdisciplinary knowledge and design within their curriculum. Engineering designeducators grapple with integrating substantial knowledge content, transcending industry anduser-centered design approaches, and addressing design as a practice in an age of complexsystems of interaction. Additionally, they continue to seek ways to incorporate real-worldproblems and dynamics into the classroom setting. While human-centered design thinkingapproaches, alongside experiential learning practices found in Kolb’s Experiential Learning, arebeneficial, there is still more that

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Identity Formation and Engineering Cultures

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeline Polmear, King's College London

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

whatengineering is and what it means to be an engineer. The module integrates the InnerDevelopment Goals (IDG), which is a framework of skills and qualities needed to address theUN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The IDG were developed from a perspective thattechnical knowledge is not the limiting factor in addressing the climate crisis and relatedsocietal challenges, but rather, it is the emotional and cognitive skills of individuals andorganizations to fulfil the vision of the SDG. Learning activities throughout the year weredesigned to support students’ engineering identity, including the trajectory of theirconceptualization and the role, if any, that affective and macroethical considerations play.This work aligns with the LEES conference theme

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Thais Alves, San Diego State University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gloria Faraone; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University

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

integrated fashion in student knowledge development. The authors adopted thislearning taxonomy to form the foundation of the work presented in this paper: ● Foundational knowledge – includes the building blocks of the disciplines being studied. In the framework presented, this is addressed by using assignments that allow students to demonstrate a basic understanding of societal rights in terms of what is available in the built environment, to identify inequities in infrastructure, and how they are propagated. ● Application – students use the foundational knowledge acquired in the initial lessons of a course, or over the curriculum, to start designing solutions to address existing problems in infrastructure. As students work

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MD B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Mayyas, Bowling Green State University; Mohammed Abouheaf, Bowling Green State University; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

variousactivities related to training and curriculum development.2. Industry Tour: We had an industry tour in the 4th week of the program at Kaufman EngineeredSystems in Waterville, Ohio. The tour was related to manufacturing activities being developed thatweek. Kaufman Engineered Systems is a premier integrator for FANUC robotics offering roboticpalletizers, stretch wrapping machinery, automated packing machines, food packaging machines,high-speed picking, and other robotic handling systems.3. Research Projects: 15 teachers were formed into three major research groups. The theme ofthese group research projects were advanced manufacturing, robotics, and autonomous systems.Within each group, two teachers were engaged in a particular research project. Each

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - DEI and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sebastian Dziallas, University of the Pacific; David Mueller, University of the Pacific; Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific; Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific; Abel A. Fernandez P.E., University of the Pacific; Chi-Wook Lee, University of the Pacific; Vivek Pallipuram, University of the Pacific

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

skills, abilities, and interests. plan integrate, develop an individualized path • Demonstrate professional habits of engineers through the curriculum, at [the university], and and computer scientists. toward your profession. • Sustain a process of continuous improvement • Identify and implement techniques for college for adaptive learning, including a dynamic and career success including time understanding of individual strengths and management, study skills, peer-to-peer opportunities for continuous growth. learning, and professional habits.   • Effectively and equitably engage in diverse, • Create and implement a

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Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Alexandra Schindel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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

education. Byexploring local environmental justice issues and emphasizing the necessity of integrating theseissues into the curriculum, we can prepare the next generation of engineers to address real-worldchallenges and engage in equitable problem-solving. Given the profound implications ofengineering solutions on both environmental sustainability and societal well-being, EJE stands asa pivotal bridge between educators and students, fostering meaningful connections by exploringlocal environmental justice issues. Many educators struggle to effectively incorporate environmental justice topics intoengineering education [1], [2]. K–16 education discourses and curricula frequently overlookenvironmental justice issues, neglecting to highlight the

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

engineeringgraduates to integrate economic considerations into their capstone designs [1-2]. Despite itssignificance in both the curriculum and real-world applications, students in chemical engineeringprograms often go through economic concepts only during their final year when they takeEngineering Economics as part of their senior design course. The limited exposure time andabsence of other contexts can result in a less comprehensive understanding of engineeringeconomic analysis, potentially leading to misconceptions. Previous research has explored variousteaching strategies to enhance students' grasp of engineering economics, such as the use ofconcept inventories [3], employing Excel for teamwork and financial modeling instruction [4],and incorporating real

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Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word; Stephanie Weiss-Lopez; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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

students can experience careeropportunities, develop soft skills, and broaden their STEM skills while earning an educationstipend and building a competitive Curriculum Vitae [10]. All students highlight their finalresearch in poster and presentation format at the End of the Summer Showcase and submit aresearch abstract to the AEOP to be published in the AEOP Research Journal.Demand for Coding AcademyThe need for Coding Academy lies within the very principles of the GEMS program, specificallyin its goal of workforce development as well as improving social justice for female minorities.The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) said that in 2021 “abouttwo-thirds of those employed (65%) in STEM occupations were men and about

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University ; Vladimir Zeltsman, Purdue University ; Tyler Scott Adams, Purdue University ; Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University ; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

University. He directs the Center for Integrated Systems in Aerospace (CISA) researching modeling, design optimization and system engineering methods for aerospace systems and systems-of-systems, including urban and regional Advanced Aerial Mobility and hypersonic systems. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue. DeLaurentis served as Chief Scientist of the U.S. DoD’s Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) UARC from 2019-2023. He is an elected FELLOW of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) and the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Wendy Robicheau

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

they found the program enjoyable and interesting. Severalindicated an interest in pursuing engineering as a career. For hands-on technical activities,students use SolidWorks CAD software, learn about applications of 3d printing, and learn codingwith micro:bits, which are programmable devices developed so students can gain experiencewith coding. Program participants are challenged with writing programs for the micro:bits forindustry and real-world scenarios given to each team. For example, students code programs thatallow them to measure the sound in their homes, play a rock-paper-scissors game, and measurethe temperature with the integrated sensors of the micro:bit.For the professional skills modules, students learn the DISC (Dominance