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DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University; James Jay Jaurez, National University; Nelson Altamirano, National University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

. 2IntroductionThe demand for energy consumption in the world is growing at an annual rate of close to 2% peryear ( Welker, A., et al., 2022) ) and that translates to about 3,598 Twh in 2022. In the UnitedStates (US), the energy consumption growth rate is 2.6% which translates to about 106 Gwh in2022 (EIA, US Electricity Overview, 2023). The US energy generation sources in 2022 (USPrimary Energy Source, 2022) are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 US Energy Source Distribution (Source EIA)Fossil fuels (Petroleum, Natural Gas, and coal) make up 78.8% of the total energy source in theUS. Petroleum is the largest source and solar is the lowest. Renewable sources add up to 13.1%(Solar at 1.9%). It has been a fact that these non-renewable sources

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

discipline. In our study, we focus on one interviewitem related to departmental fit, and we categorize the complex ways students perceived theirown belonging, or lack of belonging. This study adopts a comprehensive framework based on thework of Allen and colleagues [1] for considering belonging and applies the framework tointerviews focused on student belonging to their academic department. As students describedwhether or not they felt they belonged to their academic department, they described whatcontextual factors supported feelings of belonging, and which did not. They also describedelements of their embodied identities that supported feelings of belonging, such as personalitytraits and demographic markers. Authors coded based on the four

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5 - Careers and Professional Identity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto; Dimpho Radebe, University of Toronto; Saskia van Beers, University of Toronto; Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

engineers face when trying to earn their professional engineering license. Her MASc research focuses on understanding how Canadian engineers reflect on the impact that their social location has had on their career.Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Are Hardhats Required for Engineering Identity Construction? Gendered and Racialized Patterns in Canadian Engineering Graduates’ Professional IdentitiesAbstractDespite ongoing efforts to increase diversity in engineering, women continue to beunderrepresented in the field, making up only 15% of licensed professional engineers in Canada[1]. This persistent

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Shokrolah Shirazi, Marian University; Hung-fu Chang

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

comparison and validation purposes. The t-tests were conducted on collected data from students and analy- sis results show that 50% of assignments on average are not significantly different from students’ perspectives. The additional collected data on overall satisfaction with each course assignment indicates that students welcome the assignments with a higher degree of critical thinking rather than those that are more challenging. KEYWORDS Critical thinking; challenging level; course assignments; t-tests.1. IntroductionCritical thinking (CT) has been a trending topic of discussion among academia andindustries which implies a high proficiency level of students to solve complex problems.While the subject has been incorporated by instructors in

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Putman, Bucknell University; Khaled A. Al-Sahili, An-Najah National University; Abdelhaleem Khader, An-Najah National University; Alia Gilbrecht, An-Najah National University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

accreditation for theirengineering programs on both local and global scales.Program Accreditation and AssessmentWorldwide, multiple accreditation systems and procedures are in place, with a predominantfocus on outcomes-based models. For example, in India, the National Board of Accreditation(NBA) evaluates the qualitative competence of engineering programs by emphasizing outcomes-based education (OBE) [1]. Another significant system, the EUR-ACE, is described as “aframework and accreditation system that establishes a set of standards identifying high-qualityengineering degree programs in Europe and beyond” [2]. Additional systems include theEngineering Council (EC) in the UK, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) NationalAccreditation Board

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Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

from current and past projects tohighlight the potential barriers to achieving sustainability goals in construction and includestrategies to overcome these barriers in the course curriculum.MethodData CollectionThe focus of this study was on multifamily residential projects certified under LEED-NC version3. To gather data from the USGBC website, the first step involved compiling a list of all projectsin the United States with LEED-NC certification, which were then filtered by version. Afterfiltering, a total of 8200 projects certified under version 3 were identified. These projects werefurther categorized by project type, with only multifamily residential projects selected, resultingin 844 projects certified by February 1, 2024.Following an

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Menaka Abraham, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

career frame of mind thatundergraduate students may lack. Mitchell et al. describes entrepreneurial mindset (EM) in terms of itscognitive aspect as, “the knowledge structures that people use to make assessments, judgments, ordecisions involving opportunity evaluation, venture creation, and growth” [1].The purpose of this research is to improve computer science student's understanding of the entrepreneurialmindset and how it affects STEM undergraduate students. Through an activity presented in multiplecomputer science courses, students were exposed to the method of concept mapping as a way to developmetacognition. The activity goal was to improve their understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset andwhat that means to computer scientists and

Conference Session

Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

throughoutthe semester (before, during, after), homework grade data, and exam grade data. Studentengagement increased 17% in Cohort 2022 compared to 2021, which validated the support forusing chat and polling. Students reported in polling that they needed the lean methodology moreas the semester progressed even though homework performance wasn’t positively impacted. Itwas also found that students relied on the lean methodology to complete the midterm and finalexams. An analysis of both HW 1 and HW 2 revealed a statistically significant performancebenefit in homework assignments by using the lean methodology with a moderate to large effect.EFL students, engineering, pedagogy, efficacyIntroductionAn English as a foreign language (EFL) student is a

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 30

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Jace Russell Harris, Utah State University; Rosemary Yahne, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

ability in sighted populations.IntroductionSpatial ability has been defined as an intelligence related to the ability to mentally transform,retain, and generate visual images [1], [2]. Activities that require spatial ability includenavigation, mental rotation, and perception of objects. In this paper we define spatial ability as aquantification of a measurement of spatial thinking.Students who have high spatial ability have demonstrated higher levels of success in academiacompared to their peers, especially in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) [3]–[5]. A longitudinal study that tracked students with high spatial performance alsofound that spatial ability has implications for professionals working in STEM fields [6

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State University; Giovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.Kathryn Bedette AIA, Kennesaw State UniversityGiovanni Loreto, Kennesaw State University Giovanni Loreto is an Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture and Construction Management at the

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Jennina Sanchez, Florida International University; Jose Daniel Ballen; MILTON JANUARIO RUEDA VARON, Universidad Ean; Douglas Lee Robertson, Florida International University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

. A binary logistic regression wasapplied to assess the significance of sustainability knowledge in relation to the students’educational level. The results exhibit statistically significant differences between sustainabilityknowledge scores and the semester enrolled in the program.Higher educational levels are associated with a higher likelihood of obtaining a better overallsustainability knowledge score. The probability of achieving higher overall sustainabilityknowledge scores is approximately 20% as industrial engineering students advance in theprogram. In addition, in the logistic regression model, confidence intervals can be calculated forthe odds, where it is seen that the influence of the educational level can range from 1% to 43%.This

Conference Session

Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University

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Diversity

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

, we would update thiswith our fuller list of audio narratives to date and make the focus of the paper more on the audionarratives, engaging faculty, and offering guidance and food for thought to researchers. We willalso explore iPad and other digital ways of presenting the interactivity so that those withoutsmart phones at the session can engage as well. Figure 1: Example poster from 2022 NSFExample audio narrative:This is an example audio narrative created for the project. A video like this would be pulled upwhen participants scan the QR code.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuzMpJ30zg4&list=PLGtUPyPaSQBb1oiZzdtYybIlP-DNi8E0F&ab_channel=AudioforInclusion Figure 2: Example YouTube Clip

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hicks, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

versions of the course were retention ofstudent success elements from UNIV 1201 and the inclusion of a collaborative designexperience.The primary goals of developing the GEEN 1201 course was to support freshmen andsophomore students in their transition to upper-level studies through development of knowledgeand skills. The desired impacts for the course were to: (1) provide a general introduction to keyskills so students have a platform on which to build as they enter discipline specific courses, (2)provide a guided experience related to design projects that are often part of upper level courses,(3) initiate patterns relevant to teamwork as engineering practice commonly involvescollaborative processes, and (4) reinforce commitment among engineering

Conference Session

Perspectives in Chemical Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University; Katie Cadwell, Syracuse University; Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University; Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Penn State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

found, and those departments werenot included in the data below. The total number of departments recorded was 159.We were also interested in the experiences of the TFF in each department, including the salary,courses taught, service, research, demographics, etc. To ascertain this information, we preparedan anonymous Qualtrics survey that was emailed to all 279 identified TFF with IRB permission.A complete list of questions can be found in the Appendix and is summarized in Table 1. 2Table 1: Questions from the survey sent to TFF. Teaching and service Professional development Department and personal

Conference Session

Engineering, Ethics, and Leadership

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kenneth W. Lamb P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

approaches include exploring the connection between personal values,personal story, and principles (or personal ethics) and students’ behaviors that can affectpsychological safety on teams.IntroductionWithin this work we examine ethics as the collection of principles that we use to motivate us andhelp us make decisions and guide our interactions with those around us and work that we do.Therefore, our ethic is made up of the principles that motivate, inform, and guide our daily lives.From this standpoint, the discussion on ethics development should extend beyond why theChallenger exploded or the causes behind the Hyatt Regency Bridge failure.If we apply the four domains of Leadership Model [1], the development of a leadership ethic notonly includes

Conference Session

Spotlight on Diverse Learners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State University; Monica M. McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Leigh Ann DeLyser

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

foradministrators. Another interesting result is that funding is the greatest barrier faced by allinvolved in primary and secondary CER, regardless of role.Implications. Our findings provides insight into why there is minimal research studying certain 1Gransbury, Heckman, McGill, DeLyser, Rosato ASEE 2024topics and groups. To address these barriers, the CER community can focus on creating materials,workshops, and professional development initiatives to inform researchers about resources as wellas methods for mitigating these barriers.1 IntroductionThe addition of computer science (CS) into primary and secondary schools (K-12) had led to thegrowing field of K-12

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Lloyd R. Harriott, University of Virginia; Sarah Schultz Robinson, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

can have a profound effect on motivation to learn andpersist to degree completion. Undeniably, student interest can change over time and majoring insomething other than a student’s initial interest at the time of university or college matriculationshould be encouraged based on exploration and self-reflection. However, there are policies basedon capacity limits in majors and constraints such as classroom capacity and course offerings thatschools grapple with which exclude students from their interest. From literature, we know thatabout half of females interested in engineering actually enter the major they were initiallyinterested in during their first year [1]. While there is some engineering education research whichexamines entry into

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Carlie Laton Cooper, University of Georgia; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin R. Binning

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

asBlack, Latino/a/x, or Indigenous (BLI) necessitates changes in engineering ecologies to createmore inclusive and equitable engineering environments. Engineering ecology (i.e., interactionswithin engineering environments) has a direct impact on students’ feelings of belonging inengineering courses and in majors, and as such, is a promising space for interventions that addressequity issues in students’ experiences. Belonging is linked to retention in engineering [1], [2], [3].Similarly, a student’s identity as an engineer influences their continued interest in pursuingengineering [4], [5]. Engineering role identity has been connected to important student outcomesincluding academic success, retention, and well-being [6]. In this work, we seek to

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

engineering) as further subject matter for the application of systems engineering,particularly in the area of sustainable development. According to the United Nations, theSustainable Development Goals support the five pillars of people, planet, prosperity,partnerships, and peace, which are known as the 5 Ps of sustainable development. Here within,we share: 1) background on the development of the nurse+engineer, which is a newly describedV-shaped professional; 2) content of two course modules that may be used to teach partnershipbetween engineers and nurses to address the challenges of sustainable development usingsystems engineering; and 3) initial qualitative feedback from students collected throughanonymous end-of-semester surveys. Our results

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Davidson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Travis Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brandon Hollenback, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

focuses on remediating wastewater with ornamental plant species. He also assists in research related to how students learn project management skills across a range of academic disciplines. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluating project management skill development in engineering and agricultural curriculaAbstract Project management is the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques todeliver something of value to people [1]. STEM programs desire to prepare their students toprovide something of value to society. Developing project management skills not only aids inthis but also translates to applications in their personal life, such as

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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)

Student’s Belonging in Two Engineering DepartmentsIntroductionThe need to be loved and belong is a fundamental human motivation. It is part of Maslow’shierarchy of needs, followed only after meeting a person’s physiological and safety needs, and isan essential requirement before esteem and self-actualization can be achieved [1, 2].A widely accepted definition of sense of belonging (SB) in higher education is presented byStrayhorn, who defines SB as “students’ perceived social support on campus, a feeling orsensation of connectedness, and the experience of mattering or feeling cared about, accepted,respected, valued by, and important to the campus community or others on campus such asfaculty, staff, and peers” [3]. Moreover

Conference Session

Virtues in Engineering Ethics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

on acceptable traits of moral behavior or character as perceived by oneself and others, andis more generalized to all aspects of an individual’s life rather than as a specific way to solveethical problems [1], [2].Virtue ethics has been described as a form of ethical reasoning based on what a virtuous personor a person of good character would do when faced with a difficult decision [3], [4]. There isalso debate as to whether virtues can be taught, as well as whether they are exercised consistentlyor are dependent on circumstances or context [4], [5]. Therefore, the ambiguity surrounding thevirtue ethics framework could provide evidence for students’ difficulty in understanding andapplying it.By contrast, Deontology, or ethics by rules, is

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lucas Adams, Clarkson University; Mohammad Meysami, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University

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Diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

structure previously determined through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysisrevealed five latent variables that align with a framework proposed by Fila et al. [1] for teachingengineering within a humanistic lens to help students develop a sense of belonging and theirengineering identity. Our SEM analysis showed that for all students, academic self-confidenceand self-efficacy and a broad understanding of engineering both have a significant positiveinfluence on their sense of belonging, which in turn has a significant influence on their attitudestoward persisting and succeeding in engineering. Appreciating the importance of non-technicalskills in engineering had no significant influence on most students’ sense of belonging with theexception

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5: Self- Efficacy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Luke Morrison, University of South Florida; Chris S Ferekides, University of South Florida; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

theundergraduate researchers (first author) on undergraduate electrical engineering students’perceived self-efficacy and Impostor Syndrome during their participation in RED programactivities.Self-efficacy refers to the “students' beliefs in their ability to achieve tasks,” [1] while ImpostorSyndrome is defined as a “psychological term that refers to a pattern of behavior wherein people(even those with adequate external evidence of success) doubt their abilities and have a persistentfear of being exposed as a fraud,” [2]. Impostor Syndrome is known to occur more frequently inscientific communities, along with marginalized communities and communities frequently facingmental health issues, such as anxiety and depression [3]. For this project, the goal is to

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 21

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevion S. Henderson, Tufts University; Collette Patricia Higgins, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Classes IntroductionSense of belonging, here defined as students’ perceived social support, and feelings ofconnectedness, mattering, acceptance, and respect in socio-academic communities, is widelyconsidered an important antecedent to students’ socio-academic success in college [1].We use the term socio-academic to draw attention to the ways that students’ experiences outsideof the classroom can shape their academic lives in college, as well as to draw attention to theways that complex social interactions shape students’ academic experiences and outcomes [2].Indeed, decades of research has documented the ways that college students’ sense of belongingshape important socio-academic outcomes, such as major

Conference Session

Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

graduate students and learningto develop professional skills. As the MAE was also conducted with students throughout all ofCECAS (n=1174), we are able to compare the results of SPECTRA students with data fromacross the entire college. Preliminary results show some statistically significant differencesbetween SPECTRA students and all of CECAS in subcategories within student sense ofbelonging and future-oriented motivation. The qualitative data from interviews was used tofurther explore these findings.SPECTRA Background The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers (SPECTRA) programis a NSF funded (Award#1834081) project which aims to accomplish three goals: (1) to provide scholarship opportunities to low-income

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marah C. Lambert, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Cathy Howell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Dilara Yaya Bryson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Edith Gnanadass, The University of Memphis

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

has been increasing over the past decade,yet women still only occupied 35% of the STEM jobs in 2021 [1]. Regarding degree attainment,the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics expressed that women are particularlyunderrepresented within most STEM programs [1]. Interestingly, there was a steady increase inthe number of women earning a bachelor’s in engineering—more than a 100% increase between2011 and 2020. However, despite this increase, women were only representing a fraction of all ofthose who earned a bachelor’s (24%), master’s (27%), and doctoral (25%) degree in engineeringin 2020 [1]. A master’s or doctoral degree is important to attain when considering careeropportunities and advancement [1]. However, as Beck et al

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

language and rhetorical strategies could produce a deterrent effect.Specifically, I use rhetorical theory and the concept of analogical imagination to illuminate thenature and power of implied messages and suggest conversation as a promising rhetorical modefor engaging a broader range of participants in the discourse on diversity. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 2024 ASEE Annual ConferenceThe discourse on diversity is organized around values that are cherished in the LiberalEducation/Engineering & Society Division of ASEE (LEES) and in the broader community ofpeople engaged in humanistic education for engineers. I want to emphasize that the

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Haiying Long; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education at Florida International University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Expanding the Broadening Participation in Engineering Focus to Include Data on Nontraditional StudentsIntroduction As the need for more technically skilled workers in the U.S. engineering workforceincreases, working adults are returning to college for degree attainment to advance their careers.Returning to college part-time has become more feasible for working adults with the increasingpopularity of online courses [19],[10],[4],[14], [1], [2]. However, the higher education systemwas not designed for working adults with many obligations that can

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

might be reflected in the underrepresentation of students with disabilities in thescholar community. Between 11% and 15% of U.S. college students identify themselves asstudents with disabilities [7] [8] and about only 4% of these students with disabilities haveenrolled in engineering majors [8]. As of 2015, while the 33% of the U.S. population held atleast a bachelor’s degree, only 14% of the population with disabilities had reached this level ofhigher education [9]. Furthermore, just 1% of students with disabilities have received a PhDdegree in 2017 [10]. These statistics provide a glance of the disadvantaged position that studentswith disabilities hold, as compared to the general population in the U.S. Given the historicallyexclusionary