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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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confidence.1. IntroductionChoosing a major is a pivotal decision in a student's academic journey, setting the course fortheir future career and professional development [1], [2], [3], [4]. Engineering is a cornerstone ofmodern society, driving innovation, solving complex problems, and improving the quality of lifefor people around the globe. As a field of study covering a broad range of disciplines, includingmechanical, electrical, civil, and computer engineering, engineering offers diverse career pathsand opportunities. However, the decision to pursue a major in engineering is not one to be takenlightly, given its rigorous curriculum and the demands of the profession. As a result,understanding engineering as a major is paramount, not only for

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Autumn R. Deitrick, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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assess the creative climate of graduate-levelengineering education and account for academia’s complex interpersonal relationships andorganizational structures. Results demonstrate that many of the creative climate dimensions areabsent from research group and classroom environments in graduate-level engineering education.This paper is one of the first to explore engineering graduate students’ perceptions of creativitywithin their academic and research environments and offers implications for how graduate-levelengineering education can better foster creativity.1. Introduction and Review of Relevant LiteratureEngineering is a creative act. At its core, the profession of engineering is focused on developingcreative and novel solutions to complex

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Institutional inclusion: Advancing equity and belongingness in engineering education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Fouch, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Zoey Camarillo, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ben Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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interviewed faculty members,ensuring a diverse sample for interviews and facilitating a standardized comparison with facultyresponses. Gender and racial diversity were maximized in the student sample to ensure that theperspectives and voices of minoritized students were captured, as inclusive teaching is vital for alllearners and can be especially impactful for students who are not from a dominant background.Qualitative interviews were conducted to explore beliefs, practices, and perceptions surroundinginclusive teaching. The interviews were based on the following questions: 1. What lessons, actions, or activities have you provided/been provided to foster inclusivity in the engineering environment? 2. What are some characteristics of an

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University

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) have emerged as a pivotal component in highereducation, significantly benefiting students, faculty, and universities alike [1], [2], [3]. Theseprograms offer a unique combination of hands-on research experience and mentorship,enhancing students' learning and career trajectories [4]. A notable initiative in this regard is theResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funded by the National Science Foundation(NSF) [5] which highlights the importance of such programs in science, engineering, andmathematics [6]. These REUs consist of ten or so undergraduates who work in the researchprograms of the REU host universities across the United States [7].One of the primary benefits of URPs is their influence on students' decisions to pursue

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NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuliana Flores, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Soraya Grace Barar; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

studentsexplored multiple elements of the design process and had the opportunity to discover their idealdesign signature. During the delivery of the seminar, the education team wrote weekly reflectionsto capture their adaptation experiences. Using qualitative methods, we analyzed the educationteam’s structured reflections. The thematic analysis resulted in three emergent themes: 1) Ithought this would be easier, 2) acting on values, and 3) teaching as an educational journey. Wediscuss these themes in light of positioning theory and the norms that early career instructorsmay find themselves working within.IntroductionStephanie Cutler and Alexandra Coso Strong (2023) bring awareness to the lack of discussionabout faculty as people in engineering education

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Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaitlyn Pope, Utah State University; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University

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Student Division (STDT)

engineering identity development,contributing to our understanding of this important, complex, and dynamic process.IntroductionSeveral factors have been shown to influence an engineering student’s ability to recognize andidentify themselves as an engineer, including personal academic achievement, experience in theengineering field, acceptance of family legacies, or a combination of other factors [1], [2], [3].As an engineering student experiences and accepts these factors, they can better envision andrealize their potential as an engineer. However, due to their diverse backgrounds and priorknowledge, we know that students have differing definitions of what it means to be a ‘successfulengineer’ [4], [5]. While some students base their definitions on

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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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Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University

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research to describe mental health. The researchmethods employed in these publications, populations that were under study in each article, and thenumber of publications written by a collaboration between STEM and Mental health experts.Next, we will report on the findings in each of these categories.Temporal trends in mental-health-related publications. Figure 1 illustrates the distribution ofthese publications across the years. It shows a small but steady increase in the number ofpublications each year prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Figure 1 further shows thatpublication rates surged dramatically during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating anincreased interest within the research community concerning the mental health of

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella M. Sallai, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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first-year engineering graduate students’ initial goals were when entering theirgraduate programs and how those goals may have evolved over the course of their first year. Inthis longitudinal qualitative study, we interviewed the participants four times throughout the courseof their first academic year: (1) during the first semester, (2) between the first and secondsemesters, (3) after the second semester, and (4) at the end of the first summer of graduate school.Using thematic trajectory analysis, we determined what students’ goals were at the start of gradschool and how they may have changed. Findings indicate that students’ goal extensions fluctuatedthroughout the year and ultimately became more short-term by the end of the first year

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Systems Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Similoluwa Temitope Ige, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

study sheets and underscores the complexity of theirimpact on student learning. The implications of the findings for future research are alsodiscussed.IntroductionThe evaluation of students' understanding of engineering course concepts through closed-book,time-limited examinations has faced criticism, with concerns raised about its efficacy inpromoting a deep understanding of critical concepts [1]. Critics argue that this approach oftenleads to memorization without fostering genuine comprehension [2]. In response, some suggestalternative examination formats, such as permitting the use of study sheets during examination.These study sheets, also known as study guides or cheat sheets, serve as concise summaries ofcrucial course concepts, offering

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Professional Development and Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

these identities, whetherpersonal and social, engineering, or ethical, on the establishment of public policy as a careerpathway for engineers. In this theory paper, we aim to explore (1) what theoretical constructs aremost prevalent among several theories for each form of identity development (personal andsocial, engineering, and ethical), and (2) whether these various identities have the potential to beleveraged in the establishment of a policy career pathway. We review the existing literature onthe identity of engineers (including personal and social, engineering, and ethical) and considerthe relation between these identities and public policy as a career for engineers. To complementthe literature review, we provide examples from interviews

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez

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the landscape of engineering academia, the underrepresentation of Latinx/Hispanic professorsis a significant challenge, as highlighted by the ASEE report, "Engineering by the Numbers,"which revealed that only 3.6% of faculty appointments in engineering are held byLatinx/Hispanic individuals [1]. While many programs emphasize increasing the Latinx/Hispanicpipeline into engineering doctoral programs and academic careers, there remains a distinct gap inaddressing the unique challenges and experiences faced by Latinx/Hispanic faculty members.Several factors contribute to the underrepresentation of Latinx/Hispanic professors inengineering academia. These include systemic barriers, such as lack of access to educationalresources, cultural biases

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam T Melvin, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the fact that most high school teachers are not engineers and struggle with teaching studentsabout complex engineering concepts or the engineering design process. To address this, wedeveloped and implemented an engineering design challenge for high schoolers to 1) enhancestudent awareness of engineering applications and careers with emphasis on biological systems,2) train students on the engineering design process, 3) challenge students to solve a current problemrelated to human health, 4) instruct students on how to collect and analyze data, and 5) givestudents experience in presenting their findings. The design challenge itself had teams of 3-4 highschool students design, build, and test a system capable of trapping and isolating

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Sara C. Kern, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

humanities and social sciences have increasingly used quantitative textualanalysis to gain a high-level understanding of language and themes in texts. These studies aredesigned to investigate a corpus, or collections of words from selected texts, and usemathematical principles to look for high level connections and concepts not always apparentthrough individual reads [1], [2]. By moving beyond the standard literature review, the authorscan examine the content of published material to explore themes and future research directions tounderstand belonging in STEM libraries. This methodology allowed the authors the opportunityto examine details in language and trends in texts in a corpus in a novel way that would besignificantly more difficult and time

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Fahmidah Ummul Ashraf, Bradley University

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International Experiences on the Development of Students’ Entrepreneurial MindsetAbstractInternational experiences, including collaborative online international learning (COIL)experiences that naturally increase accessibility, are of interest to many undergraduate students.These experiences provide educators a unique opportunity to develop a student's entrepreneurialmindset (EM). Additionally, hands-on experiences aligned with the National Academy ofEngineering’s (NAE) grand challenge themes (Sustainability, Security, Health, and Joy ofLiving) support connections between the experience, disciplinary knowledge, multiculturalawareness, and EM. Through this Work-in-Progress (WiP) study, we seek to answer: 1) How dointernational

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Corion Jeremiah Holloman, Alabama A&M University; Luke Childrey V, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Jamil Barrie, Alabama A&M University

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, such as multi-layered and culturallyrelevant mentoring and support, in amplifying the participants’ resilience and personal andprofessional development. The three participants’ community-serving mindset and authenticreciprocity with high school students prompted them to become reflective and critical advocatesof the program’s original intent. As a result, they played a pivotal role in fulfilling the ultimategoal of institutional collaboration—diversifying the STEM workforce.IntroductionDiversity is widely recognized as a pivotal factor for innovation and ground-breakingtransformation in scientific research [1]. As a result, the National Science Foundation (NSF) andother federal funding agencies have long supported the creation of diverse

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, University of Michigan

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importance ofconsidering gender and race in peer assessment design for evaluating team-based learningoutcomes. Moreover, we advocate for the inclusion of group diversity effects in terms of genderand race in future research examining team-based learning and related factors such as designedinterventions.IntroductionTeamwork is a fundamental skill for college students, and team-based learning has beenincorporated into engineering courses to effectively improve student academic achievements [1]- [3]. Peer assessment, a crucial method in evaluating students’ team performance, is utilized inmany team-based learning courses to provide valuable feedback on student learning andteamwork contributions [4], [5].Although previous studies have acknowledged that

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pattie S. Mathieu, Marian University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

mechanical aspects of biological systems. In developing abiomechanics course for our new biomedical engineering program, I investigated the methods thatprevious educators have used to teach biomechanics concepts.Some previous studies have been done looking at different learning modalities on understandingand retaining biomechanics concepts. Teaching that involves high amounts of active studentparticipation in their own learning appears to be of particular interest. Active learning techniqueshave been shown to improve student learning compared to lecture alone.[1] Problem-basedlearning in biomechanics has also been shown to motivate student learning, increase knowledgeretention and help develop problem solving, communication and teamwork skills. [2

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Peña, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Jean M. Andino Ph.D., P.E., Arizona State University

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engagedin exploring the incorporation of an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) in their teaching. There is agrowing need to incorporate EM into classrooms and to support faculty in doing so. Tomorrow'sengineers must possess not only technical expertise, but also an EM to navigate complex,dynamic, and innovative environments.The cultivation of an EM in engineering education is seen as crucial for preparing futureengineers to understand the global market, align their careers with diverse business models, andapply technical knowledge in real-world scenarios [1], [2]. Entrepreneurial thinking amongengineering students equips them with the skills and mindset necessary for innovation andleadership in multidisciplinary contexts. The EM extends beyond

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Carolyn L Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Josephine Relaford-Doyle, University of California, San Diego; Torus Washington II, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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Oral Assessment Implementation in Engineering CoursesTeaching is a critical responsibility and activity for faculty in higher education; however, manyfaculty report struggling with teaching [1] as they have not had the benefit of extensive trainingor development around their teaching practices. The sudden move to remote instruction duringthe pandemic created additional challenges requiring faculty to develop new teaching approachesto help students learn in a new environment. Supporting faculty with sustainable and effectiveteaching practices became even more important [2]-[4], as many experienced burnout andexamined their self-efficacy. Specifically, self-efficacy–the belief that you can be successful inyour efforts toward a particular goal or

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Nicole Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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that is inclusive and nurtures well-being.IntroductionThe high prevalence of mental health issues among U.S. college students continues to posesignificant challenges for higher education [1]. In the last decade, rates of depression and anxietyhave risen dramatically among students [2], which raises concerns about students’ overall well-being and persistence [3]. Notably, research has shown that engineering undergraduates facehigher rates of mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety compared to their peers[4], [5]. Furthermore, mental health disparities exist for underrepresented college students.Students with minoritized identities (e.g., students of color, gender and sexual minorities, first-generation college students) experience

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Rose Tawney, California Institute of Technology; Meredith Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Morgan Hooper, University of Toronto

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solving and analyzing complex systems, which uniquelypositions engineering students to contribute to a wide range of challenges and make directimpacts on their communities and our world. Despite this, community-centered advocacy work isoften framed as extracurricular rather than an essential aspect of engineering curricula andleadership development.There are clear advantages to acknowledging the transformative power and social responsibilityof the engineering profession in an engineering education setting. Offering opportunities forstudents to make connections between their professional expertise and the communities they canimpact can help foster a culture of belonging [1, 2, 3]. In tandem, opportunities for leadershipdevelopment which leverage

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Bodenhamer, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Corinne C. Renguette, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Robert Weissbach, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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assignment learning outcomes. Among other benefits, WATTS has shown statistically significant outcomes towards improvingstudent technical writing [1]. Tutors provide specific, appropriate feedback to the students during thetutoring sessions. However, one area that remains a challenge is engaging students in revising andimplementing that feedback in their writing process. An important next step is to find new ways to engagestudents in the revision process so they can effectively use the feedback they receive from multipleinterdisciplinary audiences and begin to internalize the benefits of the revision process. Here, we begin the work of increasing student engagement with a multi-pronged approach to revision.Students begin by assessing their own

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam W Davidson, Duke University; Kip D. Coonley, Duke University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

educational approaches that focus on earlyexposure through the integration of hands-on, interdisciplinary curricula, and socially relevantscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) aspects into school curricula [1, 2].Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that the more students participate in hands-on problemsolving, the more likely they will be to use what they have learned later on [3]. Also, researchhas shown that “[c]oordinated collaborations between schools, universities, industry, as well asengineering organisations[sic] and governments are needed to broadly expose and introduceyoung pre-college students to engineering” [4]. Finally, it has been recognized by the NationalScience Foundation (NSF) that teachers have an outsized

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University

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received her M.S. in User Experience from Arizona State University and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Broadening Participation and the Mission of Engineering for US All: A Case Study of Engineering in a Classroom Serving Students with Disabilities (Work in Progress) AbstractStrategic Goal 1 of the NSF 2022-2026 Strategic Plan aims to broaden the participation of the "MissingMillions" or under-served, underrepresented, and marginalized populations to fully participate in STEM.Students with disabilities represent one of these marginalized groups. In response to this NSF

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer H Choi, University of California, Davis

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

dynamics that occur at both curricular stages, however, can oftenbe challenging. Student population, course structure, project scope, timeline, and courseworkload are just a few factors that may influence how effective students are as team membersand what strategies instructors may use to promote healthy team dynamics.Previously, the implementation of an equity minded strategy for promoting healthy teamdynamics was explored in an introductory biomedical engineering (BME) course [1]. The use ofasset-based activities throughout the course provided introductory students with a mechanism toshare about their individual assets with their teammates and complete their team-based designproject through the lens of team member assets and interests. Student

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tahlia Altgold, The Ohio State University

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engineering design. However, perspective-taking is only one facetof empathy. This work reviews models of empathy, pedagogical strategies for empathy education, andempathy assessments that have been employed in the context of BME education to enable BMEinstructors to integrate empathy education in their individual course contexts and continue to developempathy education within BME education.Keywords: Empathy, Biomedical Engineering, UndergraduateIntroductionAs the world has become increasingly global, so too has engineering become a global practice, requiringengineers to have diverse social and technical skillsets [1]. This is particularly important as modern-dayengineers are expected to participate and problem-solve within sociotechnical challenges

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Perla Abigail Bran, City Colleges of Chicago; Casey Mikaela Tan, City Colleges of Chicago; Jason Kwame Frimpong Osei-Tutu, City Colleges of Chicago; Luis Vicente Villanueva, City Colleges of Chicago; Brenda Najjuma, City Colleges of Chicago; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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moresupportive communities, and specific transfer pathways. Academic pathways provided bycurricular maps affect students' likelihood of persisting in their studies. [18]. The newexperiences have been significant in providing a clear sense of direction and an increase in self-efficacy [19].V. FUTURE WORKFigure 1: The complete process of our research including future work.All the interviewed participants are enrolled in an engineering program at Wright College.Picking reverse transfer students that are not in any pathway, and non-engineering students willgive us two reverse transfer populations to compare. The next group of interviews will berandomly chosen from reverse transfer students who are not involved in a program but are onlytaking courses to be

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alondra Gonzalez Quintana, City Colleges of Chicago; Alexis Alvarez, City Colleges of Chicago; Amara Moreno, City Colleges of Chicago; Alessandra Romero, City Colleges of Chicago; Lourdes Beatriz Johnson, City Colleges of Chicago; Bohan Ren, City Colleges of Chicago; Kendrit Tahiraj, City Colleges of Chicago; Anthony Jesus Huerta, City Colleges of Chicago; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Development of a Research-Based Application for Effective Mentor-Mentee MatchingI. INTRODUCTIONMentoring is a relationship between two individuals, wherein a mentor, an experienced andknowledgeable individual, provides guidance and support to a less experienced mentee. Thisrelationship is established with the objective of imparting knowledge, skills, and expertise tofacilitate the mentee’s personal and professional growth [1]-[5]. Currently, there are severalmodels of mentoring relationships. Mentoring can happen on a one-to-one basis. It can besituational, group or peer-based [6]. It can also occur in formal or informal contexts [4]. An idealmentoring relationship must happen organically [7].Mentoring is an essential tool for

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth K. Thompson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Alyssa A Burger; Emily Goff, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Catherine Heremans; Christopher Hogan, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gina Ristani, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Guadalupe Ruiz, University of California, Riverside; Basak E Uygun, Massachusetts General Hospital; Keisha Varma, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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number of workshops and panels with REU program alumni and projectmentors. A full agenda from the first iteration is provided in Appendix 1 below.Evaluation and FeedbackTo evaluate the boot camp experience, participants were asked to rate their experience in threeways: 1) Quality of Presentations given at the boot camp, 2) Effectiveness of the boot camp inpromoting a sense of community, and 3) Open ended feedback to improve the boot camp infuture iterations. The full feedback survey is provided in Appendix II. This study was reviewedand deemed exempt by the University of Minnesota IRB under STUDY00009659Results14 of the 17 participants filled out the evaluation survey, which was delivered electronically theday after the boot camp was completed

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa K Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jeff R. Brown, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Joseph Roland Keebler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jenna Korentsides, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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solutions to the problemsposed to the industry [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] . However, to ensure the team can work togethereffectively, each team member must feel safe, included, and valued by the team [6]. It is this“psychological safety” as discussed by Edmondson, and the pursuit to mentor students on itsimportance and how they might contribute to it that served as motivation for the intervention ofthis study. The intention of the authors was to increase student awareness regarding genderharassment, inequity and the bystanders that watch it happen, through discussions centered oncompassion for those who experience harassment or inequities. This was attempted throughfacilitating classroom discussions focused on clips from the documentary film Picture a