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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

studentinterest compounded by a lack of experienced educators who usually motivate students. Thisproject is a direct response to such concerns, producing competent educators who are capable ofblending research with instructional activities at their institutions, motivating students for STEMdegrees, and building long-term collaborative partnerships in the region.Project JustificationDuring the eighties and late nineties, many US manufacturing companies mass outsourced theiroperations to overseas and experienced a significant job loss. Some experts argue that outsourcingtakes up the lower-level jobs and that allows Americans do perform the higher value jobs [1-3].Nevertheless, that argument does not address the negative impact it had on the

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue University; Alexander V Struck Jannini, Purdue University

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Student Division (STDT)

internalization of certain valuesover others.IntroductionGraduate students engaging in research education are vying for admission to a community ofscholars, learning to operate within specific requirements, regulations, and expectations in eachfield of study [1]. Shifts in how doctoral students view themselves and their peers, their mentors,the field, and generated knowledge occur throughout the research education process.Simultaneously, students proceed through the process of taking on or rejecting values and valuesystems (axiology) that are proliferated and perpetuated in their professional field of study. Inaddition to messages conveyed from graduate development within engineering environments,graduate students also bring their beliefs about knowledge

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Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Engineering with and for Community Partners

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George A Hunt P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

redlinedcommunities today.Redlining occurred in most American citiesincluding Omaha, Nebraska. The 1935 OmahaHome Owner Loan Corporation map (Figure 1)designated neighborhoods in North and SouthOmaha as yellow and red, while neighborhoodsin West Omaha are designated green.The topic of redlining was introduced in a seriesof introductory courses to help studentsunderstand from of the beginning of theireducation as a civil engineer about both positiveand negative consequences to society that civil Figure 1. Redlined map of Omaha, Nebraskaengineers can have. We believed this was an (Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, 1935)important topic to introduce early in

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity; Ahlam Alharbi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

strategiespracticed, including ethical and equitable collaborating and networking with professionals fromacademia, non-profit, industry, and other higher-education-based institutions during the earlyphases of our study. We applied concepts from design thinking, systems thinking, communityengagement, and collaboration ethics while focusing on the collaborative element in thoseconcepts. We describe the team engagement, dynamics, characteristics, and methods for playingto each team member's strengths. Additionally, we share the challenges and constraints faced bythe team during years 1 and 2 of the project and the changes implemented as a result. The overallresults were assessed regarding team performance and progress toward the project. Results alsoinclude

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Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Smith, NASA; Zachary T. G. Pirtle, NASA

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG), Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

scholarly disciplines to participate in a dialogue on ethical considerations for Artemis and theMoon to Mars initiative. At this event, participants identified a set of challenges in engaging theethical and social implications of these missions. This paper seeks to further explore thoseconcepts from the workshop report and provide insights on how to discuss the designimplications of engineering leadership decisions and to elicit meaningful engagement on thesetopics. This analysis can inform future research and educational approaches and help ethics andsocial science researchers to engage engineering and project leaders in constructive dialogue. 1. IntroductionThe engineering education research community has developed a broad swathe of case

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Minju Lee, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Sophia Fenn, University of Connecticut

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

Engineering,University of Connecticut)sophia.fenn@uconn.edu 1 ASEE 2024Abstract: How does a Human Rights framework in engineering curriculum affectundergraduate students’ attitudes and opinions of sustainability and human rights? Deepeninginequality worldwide, aggravated by climate injustices and the effects of the COVID-19pandemic, has increased engineering scholars’ awareness of the necessity of developing a newengineering pedagogy and corresponding ethical framework to prepare an engineeringworkforce that can perform successfully and efficiently in multicultural and globalized settings.The University of Connecticut (UConn) has pioneered in developing a curriculum

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Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University; Sepehr Vakil, Northwestern University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

entanglements of ideas of nationality and the conducts of engineeringhave been richly described by scholars in recent years, with critical accounts centered onengineers’ roles in the perpetuation of nationalism, imperialism and fascism [1] - [5]. Otherstudies have described pivotal support by engineering professions for anti-militarism andresistance or revolutionary movements [6], [7]. This literature helps us outline the broadconditions in which contemporary engineering aspirants pursue their technical training andestablish their own civic standing, with notable ideological multiplicity. Instances of war,upheaval and revolution allow us to see explicit efforts of this kind, but we do not mean tosuggest that such crises produce exceptional experiences

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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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Gokce Akcayir, University of Alberta; Marnie V Jamieson, University of Alberta; Kristian Basaraba, University of Alberta; Duncan Buchanan, University of Alberta; Qingna Jin; Mijung Kim, University of Alberta; Janelle McFeetors, University of Alberta; Kerry Rose, University of Alberta

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

Basaraba1, 1 University of Alberta, Canada, 2 Cape Breton University, CanadaAbstractA discipline-specific pedagogical professional development (PD) program was created for Graduateteaching assistants (GTAs) in the Faculty of Engineering at a Canadian university to support and enhanceGTAs pedagogical knowledge and competencies. As GTAs are employed to assist with course and labdelivery supporting their development as instructors and mentors may enhance undergraduate learningexperiences. Situated learning theory informed the development of the community of practice based PDprogram. This case study explores the perspectives of GTAs who participated in the pilot PD program,including what they learned, how they

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyedehsareh Hashemikamangar, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Craig O. Stewart, The University of Memphis; Aaron Robinson, The University of Memphis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

academic life of the scholars, focus groups and interviewswere used to allow scholars who have participated in the project to share more detail regardingtheir experiences, the benefits they gained, and the obstacles they faced. These findings andinsights can support implementation or improvement of similar engineering student successinitiatives at other institutions.1. IntroductionThe expansion of STEM graduates is crucial to cultivate economic progress as its increasing sharehas a positive impact on employment and economic growth [1]. According to U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, employment in STEM occupations is growing at 10.8% [2]. However, graduation ratesin STEM majors are not very high. Nationwide, fewer than 40% of students entering college

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto; Oliver Pan, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

student typology, and studenttypology as a constructed type.Key words: student engagement, learning outcomes, constructive typology 1. IntroductionStudent engagement is an important concept in research on postsecondary student experience.Student engagement means “the quality of effort students themselves devote to educationallypurposeful activities that contribute directly to desired outcomes” [1] (p. 555). Within theengineering education communities, student engagement is a presumably desired goal to achievein engineering courses and other academic activities. This is evident in the papers published inthe proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education annual conferences. Oursearch in the PEER repository in January 2024 showed

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rowdy Sanford, University of Idaho; Joe Law, University of Idaho; John Crepeau, University of Idaho

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

students to experimentwith signals and passive filter circuits.The equipment and components are compact enough to be easily packed, and transported by orshipped to students so they can perform the exercises at their home. Allowing the students tocomplete a prerequisite course for their degree path.Literature SurveyOnline lecture courses are widely available in many academic disciplines, including engineering.However, an engineering degree requires a student to take required laboratory courses, which aremore problematic to deliver online. Early attempts at online laboratories used the internet toconnect a laboratory setup at one location with a student user at another [1]. While a studentcould perform the experiment remotely, a technician was

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

committee. Early exposure to appliedengineering majors through interventions like Introduction to Engineering aims to motivatestudents and provide insights into professional engineering roles. 1. INTRODUCTION America is at a critical juncture in terms of advancing science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) education across the increasingly diverse student population inpostsecondary classrooms. And, while there's a plethora of reasons for the present condition ofpostsecondary STEM education, the current case and advocacy for improvement have yet to factorinto its systemic analysis of the incredible pace of development of those disruptive technologiesthat will, in and of themselves, change the focus, direction, and impact of STEM

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University; Amanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University; Janis P Raje

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

implemented in theCAM Scholarship project. This framework was developed based on identified evidence-basedhigh impact practices and previous results from lessons learned from a prior NSF-S-STEMproject.IntroductionThe CAM Scholarship program targets low-income, academically talented students in the CivilEngineering (CIVE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) baccalaureate degree programs in theUVU CET. Both bachelor’s degree programs were initiated in Fall 2018 with funding fromUtah’s state legislature and the state’s Engineering and Computer Science Initiative. With aninitial enrollment of 220 students (at various academic levels), these two accredited programsnow enroll 550 students (see Table 1). Enrollment in these degree programs is likely to

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The Best of Computers in Education Division (COED)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University; Mohosina Jabin Toma, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Marina Milner-Bolotin, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

-teaching in the STEMmethods courses in teacher education.IntroductionThis full paper on computer supported pedagogy serves as a medium of exchange for innovativeapplications of educational technologies in education. We report the findings of evidence-basedresearch [1] to inform curricular and pedagogical initiatives for students and teachers’development particularly in the context of the post-secondary Initial Teacher Education (ITE)programs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.The paper describes what we have learned from using these innovative technologies in methodscourses with preservice STEM teachers in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ouroverarching research focus revolves around the question: What did

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yujiro Iwata, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Leo Kimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Student Division (STDT)

Research Grants 24K06133 and the Shibaura Institute of Technology Grants for Educational Reform and Research Activity in the AY2024. Her current main research interests are: 1) how including humanities courses in an engineering education curriculum can help students to gain flexibility, and an appreciation of equity, and a greater richness of ideas; and 2) systematic issues impacting the effectiveness of engineering education, specifically in the context of project-based learnings for the engineering education. Below are her recent presentations at international conferences: ASEE 2023, WERA 2023, 2022, 2019, APAIE 2023, 2022, IIAI DSIR 2021, 2020. She obtained the Multidisciplinary Engineering Division’s Best Diversity

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Spotlight on Diverse Learners

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lily Rui Liang, University of the District of Columbia; Rui Kang; Carlos Sac Mendoza, University of the District of Columbia

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

use pre-programmed coding blocks to build things from their imagination.Researchers and educators have considered it potentially transformative for fostering learningand cognitive skills [6]. Since an early version of Minecraft in 2009, millions of childrenworldwide have spent hundreds of thousands of cumulative years playing the game [9].Minecraft Education [8] is a learning platform based on Minecraft, where players can learncomputer programming and create their own Minecraft games, called "worlds," throughprogramming. We chose to use Minecraft Education as the platform for our socio-cultural gameand programming environment because: 1) Minecraft is one of the most popular game platforms for children aged 6-14 [6]. This age range

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ben Jelen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

college studentsdescribe experiencing moderate to high stress levels [1], [2]. As students are busy and feelingoverwhelmed, they have limited structured opportunities for reflecting on and developing theirpurpose and professional identities. In STEM environments, students may find that they do notfit into a predominant narrative of just “being good at math” and thus lack an adequatejustification for entering an engineering field. Similarly, they may find that they areunderrepresented demographically, underresourced compared to some peers, or unsure how theybelong in general, even if they are interested in their field of study. These students may find itdifficult to feel comfortable taking advantage of opportunities available to them on campus

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Identity Formation and Engineering Cultures

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Mary A. Armstrong, Lafayette College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

her Graduate Certification in Women’s Studies from Duke University. She is co-author, with Susan Averett, of ”Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of STEM Work” (MIT Press 2024). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Developing Engineers’ Critical Consciousness through Gender and Ethnic Studies: Reframing STEM IdentityAbstractBrazilian educator Paolo Friere’s influential notion of “critical consciousness” [1] requires thatsubjects become aware of the complex systems of power and oppression in which they areenmeshed and develop a sense of social justice that leads them to take liberatory action. Weinvestigate the question of whether coursework in women’s

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; AIRTON EIRAS; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

promote the following competences in students: • Develop mathematical models that represent physical phenomena using statistical, computational, and simulation tools, among others. • Verify and validate models using appropriate techniques. • Predict the results of systems through models.Based on previous academic experiences [1-6], as well as the active learning approach [7-12],and assessment methods related to competency-based assessment [13-22], the aim is todevelop physics modeling competence and soft skills among second-year students inEngineering courses. We propose that students undertake experimental projects that align withthe main course syllabus, specifically focusing on Oscillations

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

’ interest while promoting learning. Finally,very limited preliminary qualitative assessment of the videos will be shared.MotivationWhen teaching college-aged students, it has become increasingly apparent the students havedeveloped a reliance on their cell phones. In fact, dating back to 2014, it was stated that “increasingreliance on cell-phones among young adults and college students may signal the evolution of cell-phone use from a habit to an addiction” [1]. Whether it is texting each other, checking on socialprofiles, or just playing games, the majority of students observed in the author’s classes activelyuse a cell phone during class, often placing it on the desk. Sometimes it is functional- i.e. thestudent uses the cell phone as a calculator

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Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University; Katharine Getz, Penn State University; Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Penn State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

performance between genders juxtaposedto the retention rates in chemical engineering (Burkholder 2023). Previous work has shown thatcis-gender men report higher scores on engineering identity and belonging compared to womenand non-binary students and that positive peer relations contribute to the strength of engineeringidentity with women expressing lower levels of those relations (Davis et al. 2023). Additionalresearch has found that sense of belonging will be a greater predictor than GPA for engineeringidentity (Zabriskie, Henderson, and Stewart 2018).We specifically hypothesized that: 1. There will be a significant difference between men and women for all five instruments with women showing lower engineering identity, belonging and views on

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lyu, Beihang University; Chuantao Yin, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

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engineering system. This is equivalent to 4 years of bachelor’s and 2.5 years ofmaster’s studies in the Chinese higher education system. During the undergraduate(preparatory) stage, students pursue courses in basic sciences and humanities, with intensivetraining in mathematics and physics, reflecting a typical feature of French engineeringeducation (Lemaître, 2017). In the master's (engineering) stage, students engage in generaland interdisciplinary engineering studies and specialize in an area of study in which they willcomplete a master's thesis.Figure 1. SFEP curriculum structureThe WIL program at SFEP includes three internships designed to develop professionalcompetences in a progressive manner. These include a one-month ‘observation internship

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandika D'souza, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #43181Effect of Organizational Change on Student Retention and EngagementDr. Nandika D’souza, University of North Texas Nandika Anne D’Souza is the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at Dallas effective June 1, 2024. Most recently, she was the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Regents Professor at the University of North Texas. She is focused on broadening participation in engineering at various levels concurrently with probing new questions in polymer and composites. She has co-authored 6 book chapters, 100 peer reviewed journal and over 100 conference publications. She has

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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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Yuzhang Zang, Western Washington University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

members to navigate the complexities of academia confidently, fostering personal andprofessional growth while enhancing the educational and research experiences of their students andcolleagues.1 IntroductionThe transition into academia as a new faculty member marks the beginning of a challenging yetrewarding journey[1]. For many individuals, this period represents a significant shift from therole of a student or postdoctoral researcher to that of an educator, scholar, and contributor tothe academic community. As new faculty members navigate the complexities of their roles, theyencounter various responsibilities and expectations, ranging from teaching and research to serviceand mentorship. Effectively managing these demands while striving for

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DSA Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Galen I. Papkov, Florida Gulf Coast University; Jiehong Liao, Florida Gulf Coast University

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al.(2010) that, a grade should communicate mastery of learning standards, homework is essentialfor learning but should not be included in the grade, and learning may take more thanone attempt. With these guiding principles, faculty at a mid-size, primarily undergraduateinstitution, investigated the effectiveness of a flipped mastery design with a hierarchical lettergrade scheme that rewarded those that went beyond the minimum amount of course contentassigned. Learning analytics, data visualizations, and statistical analysis were used to answerthe following questions: 1. Are students likely to stop learning once they achieve a passing grade for the course? 2. What motivates students to go beyond the minimum amount of course content? 3

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marguerite Matherne, Northeastern University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

objectives on theunderstand level of Bloom’s taxonomy and multiple-choice questions for learning objectives onthe analyze level are shown to moderately achieve this goal. The feedback loop between studentsand instructor was instrumental in determining how to best use class time to support studentlearning. Recommendations for best practices, including how ChatGPT can be leveraged toquickly summarize student responses, based on the instructor’s experience and student feedback,are given.IntroductionStudies have shown that students who read assigned textbook sections before coming to classfind it beneficial for their learning. They have also shown that today’s engineering studentsrarely read the textbook [1]. Just-In-Time-Teaching (JiTT) is a pedagogy

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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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David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Kimberly A. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ; John K. Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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small group of students to reinforce and provideadditional clarity on various topics and concepts introduced in a course [1] [2] [3]. Similar, activelearning strategies have been used successfully in engineering education to strengthen STEMcompetencies to improve student success [4] [5]. Based off findings in the literature, studentacademic success is determined by mean course grade [6] and degree progression that aresignificant indicators of student acclimation to engineering pathways [7]. Primarily, PLTL hasbeen implemented in in-person classrooms, though there is interest in investigating theeffectiveness of PLTL implementation in online courses [8].This research study examines a unique student population participating in engineering

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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in an undergraduatenumerical methods course. Findings of this research will help engineering educators designactivities that engage students in class, promote their self-efficacy beliefs about numericalmethods, and learning motivation, and improve their performance in the course.1. IntroductionNumerical methods are essential in mechanical engineering for solving complex problems inareas such as fluid dynamics, heat transfer, stress analysis, and optimization [1]. They helpapproximate solutions to difficult mathematical problems, enhance solution accuracy, supportdecision-making, and advance knowledge and innovation in the field. Additionally, knowledgeof numerical analysis techniques is crucial for designing, analyzing, and optimizing

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Engineering Engagement Activities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Maher Shehadi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kevin D. Taylor, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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team of three facultymembers from that campus proposed and conducted different hands-on activities in collaborationwith a local high school offering a STEM program. The STEM initiatives created by the teamspecifically targeted the cultivation of interest among underrepresented groups at the xxxxxxstatewide campus. A retrospective analysis of XXXXXX University's statewide locations from2008 to 2019 revealed a consistent dominant male student population ranging from 78% to 85%(804 to 1078), while females constituted of 15% to 22% (142 to 315) [1]. During the same period,the average percentage of white students across all statewide locations was 87.5%, leaving theremaining percentages dispersed among other categories [1]. These findings emphasize

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sarah Elizabeth Lindley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Bethan Owen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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evaluations.In this paper, we detail the design projects of both courses, demonstrate a new resource tointroduce the basics of the entrepreneurial mindset and technology commercialization intechnical settings, and highlight the observed outcomes. Finally, by providing evidence of thismodule’s implementation in two distinct engineering laboratory courses that vary in class size,topic, scope, and organization, we aim to provide suggestions and encouragement for translationof this module to laboratory and design courses in a variety of STEM disciplines.IntroductionExperimental laboratory courses are foundational to undergraduate instruction and experientiallearning in various engineering disciplines [1], [2]. The Accreditation Board for Engineering