Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

S. Ozcelik; M. A. Faruqi; M. A. Abudiab

identifyingsituations where students perceptions vary. This can lead to various misconceptions. Overcomingthese misconceptions is very critical to success in restructuring the knowledge base of thestudents.Secondly, exploration. This phase is for the participants to begin planning a study that will enablethe knowledge necessary to overcome the misconceptions in phase 1.Thirdly, explanation. In this phase, the student is trying to collect the data throughexperimentation, then make the necessary data summaries that will enable him or her toovercome misconceptions. The new knowledge gained through experimentation must beintegrated with other experiences stored in their knowledge base so the sum is useful forexplaining other observed phenomena.Fourthly, action

Collection

2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert Woodley; Steve E. Watkins

Talk w/ grad faculty Senior Year Decide grad advisor Complete Acc MS coursework Start undergrad research Continue undergrad research 2nd Semester Junior Year Final Semester Senior Year Develop Course Plan Apply for Graduate School File Acc MS paperwork End Figure 1. Accelerated BS/MS Flowchart © American Society for Engineering

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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas McKean; Jorge Almodovar; Aubrey Schultz; Natacha S. Melgar; S. Ranil Wickramasinghe

introduction quadrant contained information neededby the audience to understand the motivation for the project. This included relevant backgroundinformation to identify a salient problem and the innovation of the student’s project. The methodssection outlined the plan to accomplish the previously discussed innovation, including detailsabout necessary data to be collected and equipment to be used. Results presented key data, andconclusions/future work summarized key points and future directions.At the first meeting, graduate students presented the structure of the quad slide and provided atemplate for the students. The students also spoke briefly about their advisor, their advisor’s fieldof study, and any basic details about their project they were

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Mark R O’Shea, California State University Monterey Bay

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Diversity

curriculum and the robotics kits into their mathematics and scienceinstruction. The professional development included information and hands-on experiences in theMedibotics program to enhance their STEM instruction. The curriculum was developed as away for students to apply classroom lessons to real-life problems. Teachers also receivedinstruction on how to develop standards-based lesson plans as the curricula is aligned withcontent standards in science and mathematics.The Virtual Medibotics project was developed to create and implement a fully on-lineprofessional development program that would enable STEM teachers to access the Mediboticsteaching resources online and implement the Medibotics program in their classroom [12].Through the utilization of

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ASEE Middle Atlantic 2022 Fall Conference

Authors

Alexa Joelle Prince, Penn State Berks; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; David Robert Schneider, Cornell University Systems Engineering; Khanjan Mehta, Lehigh University

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Diversity

) Grant (DUE 2120936). Anyopinions and findings expressed in this material are of the authors and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the NSF.References[1] D. McKenzie, "Identifying and Spurring High-Growth Entrepreneurship: Experimental Evidence from a Business Plan Competition," American Economic Review, vol. 107, pp. 2278-2307, 2017.[2] C. C. Y. Kwong, P. Thompson, and C. W. M. Cheung, "The Effectiveness of Social Business Plan Competitions in Developing Social and Civic Awareness and Participation," Academy of Management Learning & Education, vol. 11, pp. 324-348, 2012/09/01 2012.[3] S. Kulturel-Konak, "Overview of Student Innovation Competitions and Their Roles in Stem Education," in 2021 Fall

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Olivia M Mills, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Estefane Torralba; Huei Hsin Lo, Texas A&M University; Madison Hawkins, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Xi Zhao, Texas A&M University; Larry Powell, Texas A&M University; Filza H. Walters, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Sarhan M. Musa, Prairie View A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Brandon RaShaun Beckwith, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

University A sophomore majoring in architectural engineering with a planned minor in Architectural fabrication and Product Design.Madison Hawkins, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He is working as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Engineering Education and Innovation at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station at Texas A&M University under director Dr. Tracy Hammond. Dr. Karan Watson and Dr. Pavel Tsvetkov are his co-chairs. He com- pleted his M.S. in Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University under Dr. Yassin Hassan working

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Emmanuel Sunday Kolawole; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; John Fuller P.E., Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Paper ID #35818The Fast and Practical Approach to Effectively Securing a CloudComputing System with Today’s TechnologyMr. Emmanuel Sunday Kolawole Emmanuel S Kolawole is a PHD Student at Prairie View A&M University and currently working as a Net- work Security Engineer in one of the giant Semi-Conductor/IT Industries in USA. In his current role, he is responsible for planning, design and build security architectures. Emmanuel supervise the implemen- tation of network and computer security and ensuring compliance with corporate cyber security policies and procedures.He monitors cyber security requirements for local

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittain Sobey, University of Texas at Austin; Ariel Chasen, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Thomas Lindsey, University of Texas; Laura Suggs, University of Texas at Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas at Austin

analysis and modeling skillsthat would be needed for research projects that had to be conducted at a distance and so could notrely on experimental methods.Another important design change that was made to accommodate the online format was movingfrom mentoring triads to mentoring “pods.” Typically, we have formed mentoring triadsconsisting of an undergraduate research Scholar, a graduate student mentor, and a facultymentor. For the online offering, we first paired faculty where one typically uses experimentalresearch methods and the other typically uses computational research methods in order tofacilitate the planning of a rich set of Scholar projects that could be completed fully online. Eachfaculty member identified a graduate student mentor from

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Technical Session 3 - Paper 5: Fostering a Supportive Mentoring Space During a Global Pandemic

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Matthew Voigt, Clemson University; Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; Rachel Lanning, Clemson University ; Tony Nguyen, Clemson University; Sharetta M. Bufford M.Ed., Clemson University; Tyler James Sullivan, Clemson University; Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Wysheka Austin, Clemson University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

on holistic growth ● Naming our collective spaceThe research group meetings were co-planned by the two faculty members but allowed forreal-time adaptive support during the synchronous meetings. The coplanning was acritical feature to the successful facilitating of the meetings since both faculty memberswent into the space with a shared understanding of the goals of the weekly meetings andany areas for concerns.The meetings leveraged an ongoing, collaborative shared agenda in a Google document.Members in the group appreciated this ongoing agenda as it allowed for easy searches ofpast discussions, kept a log of our meetings in a central location, and featureddocumentation of key-takeaways from the meetings. The structure of the agenda

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2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Henry Alan Freligh, Raritan Valley Community College; Christian Anthony Ambrico, Raritan Valley Community College; Ange Mendez, RVCC; Peter Raymond Stupak, Main Engine Start a NJ Non-Profit Corporation

Paper ID #36189Deadlift Energy Absorption and Dissipation Device for Athletic Weight RoomMr. Henry Alan Freligh, Raritan Valley Community College Henry Freligh is currently finishing his last semester at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) study- ing chemical engineering. Henry plans on transferring institutions to finish his bachelor’s degree in order to begin working in the field with interests in medicine, energy, research and development, management, and entrepreneurship.Mr. Christian Anthony Ambrico, Raritan Valley Community College Christian Ambrico is current studying mechanical engineering at the New Jersey

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Cory Budischak, Temple University; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Carlo Salvinelli, University of Colorado Boulder

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Full Papers

thefollowing manners [1]: • Gain an understanding of their role in the engineering community. • Learn to consider the consequences of design decisions at both local and global levels. • Learn how engineering underpins everyday life. • Learn how to place people at the heart of their designs. • Develop their engineering skills. • Develop skills in communication, planning and project management, effective distribution of work and collaboration.This program is specifically designed for first- and second-year engineering students. Notice that thefocus is on social aspects of engineering design rather than technical skill development. This is one

Conference Session

Technical Session M5C

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; Benjamin B Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University

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Full Papers

information in ENGR 100, partly because the former versions of the course haddone so for over 20 years. These comments are in direct conflict with the intention of theredesigned interdisciplinary format of the course to de-emphasizes disciplinary information inclass. We plan to work with relevant campus partners to address this misunderstanding anddiscuss with the co-instructors to overcome this tension.Many first-semester students are not prepared for a project-based college course and courses thatemphasize teamwork responsibilities. Because these are both major components of theredesigned course, social awareness and ability to conduct two-way conversations with instructorand team members are crucial. Some students suffer from lower course and

Conference Session

Computers in Education 1 - Programming I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabeel Alzahrani, University of California, Riverside; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside

changes in real student programs in our course. The study showedabout 32% of students in the initial leaps group, and 5% in the gave up group, which we manuallyconfirmed as actual cheating. Furthermore, 24% of initial leap students and 47% of gave up studentssubsequently solution hopped. We plan to make our drastic change detection tool available to the CScommunity as a free web tool.IntroductionA common form of cheating on programming assignments involves a student initially trying, thenstruggling, and eventually giving up and copying a solution from elsewhere.  Regarding such cheating,Malan [1], who teaches Harvard's CS50, notes "All too often were students’ acts the result of late-nightpanic".  Fig. 1 provides an example from real code

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Jeongjin Park, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs

development of talking points and social media posts. • No (0) - Example: The expectation would be to publish papers, provide a technical presentation and provide a basis to update Superfund risk assessment practices. 4. Reasonable Scope: The work interns were expected to accomplish was within a reasonable scope. At the same time, the posting mentioned the “instructing/guiding person,” the mentor interns will work with. • Yes (1) - Example: This internship is perfect for students interested in working on or having experience researching/writing about the intersections between economic development and government policy, domestic and regional politics, foreign investment, and the challenges of modernizing a planned/demand economy

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh McCue, George Mason University; Adrian Hagarty; Cameron Nowzari, George Mason University; Ali Raz; Jessica Rosenberg; Daigo Shishika; Cynthia Smith, George Mason University; Michael Riggi, George Mason University; Jill Nelson, George Mason University

this project were selected for interest in the project and complementary diversity ofSTEM backgrounds, namely they are majoring in mechanical engineering (2), systems engineering(1), and environmental science (1).CurriculumUnder the BLIMP program, the team is developing a standards-aligned written curriculum withten lesson plans and supporting videos, disseminated via a website. The ten lessons fall under fivelesson strands on structural engineering, basics of aero/hydrodynamics, basics of biologicallyinspired propulsion, an introduction to system design and integration, and an introduction to swarmdynamics and agent-based modeling. Significant concepts within each lesson strand andcorresponding Next Generation Science Standards [5] and Common

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Brown, The Ohio State University; Janet Meier, The Ohio State University; Jenifer Locke, The Ohio State University; Brandon Free, The Ohio State University

assistants are assigned to lead several smaller recitation sections. It is themain service course taught in the department, in which approximately 90% of the students arenot Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) majors. Instead, the students are primarilymechanical or biomedical engineering majors. Engaging a large class of mostly non-majors is achallenging task, particularly when balancing the goal of properly preparing the MSE pre-majorsfor their future MSE content.As with the rest of the academic world, we were faced with the reality of moving this courseonline in autumn 2020 (AU20) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With one summer to plan, wewere able to restructure the course to lean into the advantages of online instruction, using bestpractices

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama

for the time commitment of this instructor teaching the same coursemultiple times without redevelopment efforts. This focus on time commitment as a result ofcourse maturity and transitions in delivery style aligns with the recommendation of Worley andTesdell for future research beyond their efforts [5]. Understanding how course maturity impactstime commitment is useful for faculty to estimate workloads and plan work distribution forbalancing teaching, research, and service commitments. Further, understanding how theCOVID-19 pandemic impacted course time commitments provides further insight to how facultyworkload was impacted during this period. While this case study is not generalizable due to theparticipation of only a single instructor, the

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Student Division Technical 2: Instruction & Learning Delivery

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naman Gulati, University of Toronto; Angy Higgy, University of Toronto; Hamid Timorabadi, University of Toronto

the same problem by spending some time in planning and coming upwith an algorithm prior to any coding attempts. This is evident through the correctness metricwhich shows that the student understood what the correct solution is and consistently passed alltest cases once the solution was implemented. Student A was provided with the feedback thattheir code seemed to be developed through a lot of trial and a planning or analysis of the problembefore development could have helped them reach an optimal solution quickly. Whereas StudentB was given the feedback that their code seemed to be developed very methodically and in awell-planned fashion.After a discussion with both students, Student A explained that they tried to solve the problemquickly and

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

, students had 70 minutes tounderstand a layout drawing, formulate a plan for making the model, and implement their plan toconstruct a moderately complex solid model using Siemens NX software. Scores on the firstexam have typically covered the spectrum, with grades ranging from roughly 30 to 100.Prior to the first exam, students construct 14 tutorial parts and complete four chapter assignmentscomprising nine exercise parts. The same tutorials and exercises are assigned each semester.Tutorials are meant to teach technique and exercises assess the student’s understanding. Intutorials, students create parts by following step-by-step videos that were created by theinstructor [3]. Students have access to the instructor, as well as classmates, during

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DEED Technical Session 7 Design Mental Frameworks

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jarod White, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Amorphous Product Product Industrial Robot Aircraft Engine w/Service Plan III IV Process Control Software AC Motor Mature Product Figure 3: Product

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Dylan Goins, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Allen, Texas A&M University; Brian Proksch, Texas A&M University; Cody Wood, Texas A&M University; Mohammed Alvi, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University

pattern. The HROV can obtainsensor measurements at different depths of water autonomously. As described, this capstoneproject was planned as a part of a multiphase project, and in this first phase, it was focused onvertical autonomous navigation operation and the depth measurements.A. System and the operation of the underwater robot A system block diagram of the hybrid ROV is shown in Figure 1. On the left side, it shows thecomponents in the ROV. A Raspberry Pi Zero W board is used as a main controller unit [11].This board is mounted on the interface PCB. The interface PCB is a custom designed PCB thatcan hold the electronics components and provide proper connections to sensors, ESCs(Electronic Speed Controllers), thrusters, and manipulators

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Tan, Texas Tech University; Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky; Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University; Changxue Xu, Texas Tech University; Jnev Biros

engineering students were expected to work with first-year medical students todevelop innovative solutions for clinical problems. Faculty members from both institutes servedas mentors for student projects. The education objectives are twofold: (1) to develop the criticalthinking skills and independent research ability by solving engineering problems throughauthentic projects, and (2) to increase students’ non-cognitive learning outcomes such ascommitment and engagement with engineering, communication (writing and presentation skills),self-efficacy, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment. The first class of this biomedical innovation course started in the fall of 2021. The completeteaching plan comprises two consecutive courses in fall and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Deters, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Brent Terwilliger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Emily Faulconer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Kelly George, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

supervisor worksdirectly with the student on their research project, oversees the student’s progress, and helps withproject management. For many of the research projects, the student is working on a project that ispart of a larger research project from the supervisor. Part of the research mentor’s responsibilitiesis to help match students with a research supervisor.When a student is ready to take RSCH 395, their research supervisor will be their instructor. Thecourse is held during one of Worldwide’s 9-week terms and is divided into three modules. Module 1 (2 weeks) – Project management plan – Literature review Module 2 (5 weeks) – Data analysis – Writing Module 3 (2 weeks) – Draft manuscript

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Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Jo Min, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; John Jackman, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Zhuoyi Zhao, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Iowa State UniversityAbstractAs evidenced by students’ inability to explain their solutions, abstract concepts without directphysical representations in engineering are difficult to grasp because they lack direct sensory,physical, or perceptual referents. In this pilot study, we investigate whether visual aids helpstudents better understand abstract concepts and improve their learning outcomes. Specifically,in the context of the (Q, r) model in the inventory control theory, we first develop visual aids forlearning and teaching, i.e., the animation of line plots that show the evolution of key quantities inthe (Q, r) model over time. We then plan to use a paired t-test to see if there is any differencebetween the students’ scores in the pre-test

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy

example, cadets perform surveying activities throughout theprogram’s three weeks beginning with auto-level exercises progressing through total stationmethods and ending with global positioning system surveying. This background greatly increasestheir understanding of topographical drawings and site plans used in later courses.In heavy equipment operations, students experience the fundamentals of using various types ofheavy construction equipment. This allows a greater understanding of both the skills required tooperate such equipment as well as cycle times and equipment efficiency. These concepts will bestudied further in subsequent construction management classes.In the roadway development activity, students use their newly acquired skills in

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5: Remote, Hands-On Laboratories

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; David Hicks; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; G. Beate Zimmer, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

for lab-based courses in which students require physicalaccess to equipment in order to complete their exercises and assignments. As universities transitionback to “normal“ instruction formats, many have continued to offer an increased amount of onlinecourse content, including lab based courses. IoT technologies can be utilized to enable hands-onlearning opportunities for students, especially those who are learning remotely.To support remote student learning, IoT-based labs have been planned as part of the seniorcapstone design courses in computer science and electrical engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a Minority Serving Institution. These planned assignments will utilize a basic IoTlearning kit comprised of a Raspberry Pi

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Mansour, Western Kentucky University; Shahnaz Aly, Western Kentucky University

, the understanding of a projects constraints, and evaluating originalideas[9]. These factors directly translate and apply to the course activities and objectives of BIMproject-based learning. The activities are to apply BIM standards from the industry to theproblem, develop effective organizational strategies within BIM to complete the projectefficiently and effectively. The prior examples hold the objective of achieving the goal of astructured procedure of BIM to encourage planning from within the student and to stimulategood communication as the student progresses[9]. The goals in BIM project-based classes are toestablish an industry approach to BIM and provide the student with a strong theoretical andpractical approaches to the coursework

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Richard Layton; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Russell Long, Purdue Engineering Education; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); Hayaam Osman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Catherine Brawner

, Math and Physical Sciences (MPS),and Education and Human Resources (EHR) as well as the Office of Integrative Activities(OIA). Within the MPS Directorate, this work is supported by Astronomy, and Physics; withinEHR, this work is supported by the EHR Core Research (ECR) program.Transitioning of MIDFIELD to ASEEMIDFIELD aims to be self-sustaining. Thus, we are developing a partnership with the AmericanSociety for Engineering Education (ASEE) that will separate data collection, databasemanagement, dataset distribution, and data archiving from the MIDFIELD research team.Institutions may be more willing to share data in this manner rather than going through a specificinstitution such as Purdue University.ASEE staff completed several planning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Rickli, Wayne State University; Yinlun Huang, Wayne State University

updates in the question, theresponses from Table 1 and 2 have been mapped to the virtual program questions in Table 4 and5. Virtual and in-person responses are displayed, and indicate that participants in the in-personprogram favored their research experiences more than those in the virtual program. However,the research experience met or was a little better than expected for eight of the nine respondentsfrom the virtual program. Research mentorship was more evenly distributed from below averageto outstanding mentorship in the virtual program as compared to the in-person program. Follow-up surveys are planned for the virtual participants in the near future to compare and evaluateagainst the in-person program results in Table 3.Table 4 Post program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Ismael Pagan-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Raul Zapata-Lopez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Humberto Cavallin, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; Rey Montalvo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

poorly planned urban communities, stressfultradeoff between urban development and natural ecosystems development and conservation,extreme economic development constraints and suboptimal first responders resources (e.g.funding, equipment, capabilities, training, and others) make the Island’s educational settingsmost challenging. All these settings are available for firsthand assessment and evaluation fromthe educational and research perspective. Puerto Rico will be in a continuous developmentprocess focusing on providing a more resilient community and infrastructure to families, andindividuals [4].This paper focuses on two educational initiatives: the UPRM-DHS Coastal Resilience Center ofExcellence (CRC) funded by the Department of Homeland