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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3 - Belongingness and Community

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Kacie Mennie, Louisiana Tech University; Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

populated by male students. Among the faculty members present was the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator, who posed questions about the program and soughtsuggestions on how OWISE and other faculty members could enhance and support their first-year experience.The students expressed positive reflections on their first year but highlighted certain aspects ofthe course that felt intimidating. Many shared their experiences of entering classespredominantly composed of male students, feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where tosit—a notable departure from their high school environments. Additionally, they conveyedfeelings of under-confidence and intimidation, particularly when dealing with fabricationequipment used in the courses. There was a

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

curriculum needs to support students' development of representational fluencybetter.Appropriately integrating sociotechnical design problems into the curriculum can supportstudents' development of engineering skills, practices, and conceptual understanding whilealso learning design [14], [15]. Sociotechnical problems are design problems that includesocial and technical constraints [16], [17]. Addressing sociotechnical problems reflects theprofessional workplace in which engineers typically address and solve engineering problemsthat merge social and technical constraints [8], [16], [18]. By exploring the students'representational practices and skills, we can design appropriate scaffolds that support them indeveloping expertise. This research aims to

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

necessitate covering aspects from adiverse range of topics, including fundamentals of digital design, computer architecture, parallelprogramming, and systems thinking. Although such concepts naturally intersect within thediscipline of computer engineering, structural considerations within our master’s programs anddisparate prior knowledge within our cohort entail students inherently experience the subject asinterdisciplinary in nature. This presents numerous challenges in subject design but offers anopportunity for developing interdisciplinary competencies and an appreciation for otherdisciplinary ways of thinking. Based on instructor observations while teaching, we reflect on thesuccesses and shortcomings in the subject’s design that impact

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Henderson, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; E. Christian Wells, University of South Florida; Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo, University of California, Berkeley; Ruthmae Sears; Katherine Ann Alfredo, University of South Florida; Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

timeline that reflects theresearcher’s tenure at the university. At this level, faculty members can tailor meaningful projectsfor researchers over a set period. The last and broadest level of participation is short-termengagement through undergraduate and graduate courses. For short-term engagement, studentsparticipate in community-based class projects for one semester or can take elective courses thatoffer community-based research. With short-term engagement, students apply concepts ofcommunity-based research. This participatory approach serves as an opportunity for students toconduct research and advance into mid-term engagement opportunities (Figure 1). These levels ofengagement provide a more diverse audience that is engaged in community-based

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connor Daniel Olsen, University of Utah; Amy Verkler, University of Utah; Daniel S. Drew, University of Utah; Jacob A. George, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

different passives, sensors, andperipherals to the MKR Motor Carrier, including resistors, potentiometers, FSRs, motors, servos,encoders, accelerometers, Hall-effect sensors, ultrasonic sensors, infrared reflectance sensors,and photoresistors.Software DesignThe Arduino MKR was programmed to establish a wireless access point and await commandsover UDP from an external device (e.g., a student running MATLAB on a laptop or classroomdesktop). The MKR remains waiting, responding to commands as they are received.When a command is received to read from a peripheral device or a GPIO pin, for example, theArduino responds with the value. Several data streams have been established to facilitate datatransfer when several different data values are needed, which

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chijhi Chang, Purdue University; Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University ; Kelley E. Dugan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

design and manufacturing. Chijhi is a teaching assistant in the College of Engineering Education, instructing the Transforming Ideas to Innovation I & II courses, which introduce first-year students to the engineering profession using multidisciplinary, societally relevant content.Dr. Robert P. Loweth, Purdue University Robert P. Loweth (he/him) is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research explores how engineering students and practitioners engage stakeholders in their engineering projects, reflect on their social identities, and consider the broader societal contexts of their engineering work. The goals of his research are 1) to develop tools and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sigrid -- Berka, The University of Rhode Island

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International Division (INTL)

, quantitative and qualitative approach to fully comprehendwhat happens holistically during the immersion experience. The goal should be not just to collectobjective data with validated psychometric instruments such as the IDI, but rather to obtain morenuanced insights into the students’ study abroad experience and processing of their sojournsabroad through qualitative analysis of student reflections. Similarly, Cohen et al [10] argue thatsolely relying on quantitative assessment may not bring to light important nuances of thecomplex experience abroad. Likewise, Streitwieser and Light [11] call for placing emphasis onindividual student perceptions and reflections. Most recently, Mu et al [12] have shown thatimportant insights can be gained when zeroing

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kang Sun, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Alan Tao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Delu Louis Zhao; Sujit Varadhan, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Bobbi Lee Battleson Hardy, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

,reflection notes writing, fits the objectives of the present study of finding whether the machinelearning-based data analysis resulting in similar and usable results as compared with the analysisresults from the inductive process of the grounded theory. Raised as a theory-construction methodthat takes data as the basis for theories to emerge, grounded theory has a unique fit with themachine learning-based analysis approach in that both are inductive in nature.Machine learning (ML)-based or mixed approachesPreviously researchers have conducted ML-based analysis on the sentiment of financial newsreports or labeled information of survey questions [7]. Sentiment analysis is a classification taskthat can be handled by manual labeling of a small set of

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea T. Kwaczala, Western New England University; Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University; Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

processes. Students worked in groups tocreate 3D parts with cultural or historical perspective. Students searched for art forms, traditions, socialhabits, and rituals from the chosen cultural background or a significant time in history and used it asinspiration to create unique CAD designs and then 3D printed models. Students were required to incorporatethe best DfAM practices required to successfully design a part using additive manufacturing. Each studentgroup prepared a poster that was shared in a gallery walk [17]. Everyone explored the variety of culturallyand historically inspired projects during the gallery walk and self-reflected on the information in an essay.Students were encouraged to include thoughts on unconscious bias, norms, habits

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The Global and Cultural Dimensions of Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Xinru Li

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

scenarios, students are trained to apply engineering ethics knowledge to practice.Implement educational reform in the form of debate competitions, and conduct engineeringethics debate competitions in various engineering ethics course teaching classes. Practical activities not only fully leverage the leading role of teachers, but also reflect thesubjectivity of students. Student debaters can gain a deeper understanding of the basic concepts,principles, guidelines, moral values, public safety obligations, social responsibilities, and otherelements of engineering ethics from different perspectives through discussions and in-depthanalysis of the topic. This can enhance moral awareness, cultivate moral emotions, and regulatemoral behavior. Under the

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enas Aref, Western Michigan University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

It has been well established that for adult learning to occur, motivation and reflection must be present[19]. To achieve intrinsic motivation, the learner must have a sense of autonomy, competence, and afeeling of belonging [20]. Educators play a multifaceted role in promoting those needs by activelyfacilitating inclusive and engaging learning experience while tailoring their approach to meet the diverseneeds of adult learning, thereby promoting autonomy and competence[21]. When learners collaborate ona PBL assignment, intrinsic motivation can either be enhanced or disturbed. The determinant factors ofintrinsic motivation level in this case are self-evaluation, attitude of the learning about education, and theimportance of goals [19]. When

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University

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member’s pre-existing social capital. The cultivation of these relationships in L&L is also reflected inthe culture of the space, as described by participant 5 . ”[L&L] is kind of a very open, inclusive culture. It’s very similar to the ESED culture. [...] Everyone seems to like, get along. They’re happy to see one another and talk.” - Participant 5Participant 5 describes the culture of L&L as inclusive and open. Their statement shows how social capital is facilitated throughL&L, as it promotes an environment where individuals feel welcomed while they join together to discuss education research.L&L provides a semi-formal space to develop graduate student relationships. The semi-formal register of the space is intendedto

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Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

countries.‬‭ his student underscores a motivation for a more equitable world due to the perceived harm‬T‭caused by their high-income country, particularly in terms of the environmental degradation that‬ ‭will affect low-resource communities.‬I‭ n summary, while the motivations varied among students, this study identified all students at‬ ‭one point expressing a motivation for social justice, often using vocabularies such as justice and‬ ‭equality. While this exploration was not exhaustive in capturing the entirety of students'‬ ‭experiences, we found that students reflected on a spectrum of emotions. These include a sense‬ ‭of solidarity with marginalized populations they once lived with, drawing inspiration from the‬ ‭resilience and

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DSA Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Ameer Slim, University of New Mexico

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

valuable guidance forfuture educational strategies and policies.keywords: curricular complexity, causal inference, student success, graduation rates, educationaldata mining1 IntroductionCurriculum complexity, an intrinsic characteristic of educational programs, has increasingly be-come a focal point of academic research due to its presumed impact on student performance. Thearchitecture of a curriculum – encompassing the breadth and depth of content, the sequencingof subjects, and the interplay of various pedagogical approaches – directly influences the learningenvironment. This influence is often reflected in key educational outcomes such as student engage-ment, comprehension, retention, and graduation rates. The complexity of a curriculum

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DSA Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Naomi Groza, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

answers." This statement reflects the idea that data science involves more than just numerical analysis; it requires an integration of subject matter expertise to ensure meaningful interpretations. • Another perspective offered was, "Data is in sensors and economics in chemical engineering; data science is interpreting these values and creating a story." This view emphasizes the narrative aspect of data science, where data from diverse sources is synthesized into coherent stories that inform decision-making processes.Unsure What Data/Data Science IsA segment of the participants expressed uncertainty about the precise definitions of data and datascience, reflecting a perception of these concepts as

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 22

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal, San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

will detail our methodology, present our findings, and discuss the benefitsand limitations of integrating ChatGPT into qualitative analysis for engineering educationresearch.MethodsTo gather qualitative data, our team devised a semi-structured interview protocol comprisingfour segments: introduction and warm-up, engineering identity, teamwork, and conclusion.When time permitted, we asked the interviewees to reflect upon stories of practicing engineers,which were compiled from publicly accessible accounts of the day-to-day experiences ofpracticing engineers. This interview framework and other relevant aspects of our research designreceived approval from our institution’s Institutional Review Board.Throughout the RIEF project, we conducted a

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Janet M Beagle

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

be attributed to the fact that GradTrack’s main focus and mission is the preparation ofstudents for graduate school, particularly with their applications. This theme also emergedfrequently in student reflections as one of the most helpful aspects of the program. One studentreflecting on this said: “I also found all of the resources, examples, and a timeline of when to accomplish certaingraduate school application tasks to be rewarding and allowed me to prepare my applications as best as I could have.”Another student remarked: “I found completing my application documents and getting them reviewed to be the most valuable part about my GradTrack mentorship experience.”Further, within the

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Programming Education 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Krystal L. Williams, University of Georgia; Ashley Simone Pryor, Morgan State University; Theodore Wimberly Jr., Morgan State University; Mariah McMichael, Morgan State University; Abisola Mercy Arowolaju; Donald Bernard Davis, Morgan State University; Toluwanimi Ayodele, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

disposition towards command line programming, which wasalso reflected in their initial struggle to adjust to using a command line tool. On the other hand,the OOP students showed a better performance and disposition towards command lineprogramming, but this could have been influenced by acquired experiences both prior andexternal with using such tools.1. IntroductionDeveloping ways to effectively teach early computer science (CS) majors how to program hasbeen an important topic of interest for some time. When addressing student learning in earlyprogramming courses, there have been a variety of elements researched and observed, notableones being: 1) the type of paradigms that are ideal for introducing students to programming [1],[2], [3], [4], 2) the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Morphew, Purdue University; Amirreza Mehrabi, Purdue Engineering Education; Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jayson Nissen

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

an accessible and reliable assessmentsystem for assessing conceptual STEM understanding for colleges and universities that aligns withSTEM curriculum and uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) based assessment methods. Table 1: Operational Definition of Terms Term Operational Definition Example(s) Proficiency The proficiency of a person reflects the probability • Percentage correct on of answering test items correctly. The higher the static exams. individual’s proficiency, the higher the probability • Theta estimate on CATs. of a correct response. Different fields refer to proficiency as ability, latent trait, theta. Content

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Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna Tonn, Boston College; Avneet Hira, Boston College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

unpack tensions, historicalcontext, and practice of a liberal engineering education. Engineers have long positionedthemselves as “problem-solvers” uniquely situated to use technical knowledge to proposesolutions to complex problems. Recent work has identified the need to better integratenontechnical knowledge into engineering education as a way of reflecting the complex social andpolitical landscapes that structure engineering practice (Reddy, Kleine, Parsons, & Nieusma2023). Here we explore using a framework for “engineering as conflict” as a compelling practiceof sociotechnical integration at the undergraduate level. Here, conflict refers to the practice orprocess of disagreement, difference of opinion, or tensions.From the perspective of

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 16

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omar Jose Garcia, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

parallel study of this project, we aim to further investigate the findings from thisstudy by examining engineering doctoral students’ perceptions on their preparedness to teach varybased on their demographic characteristics, prior teaching experiences and trainings, etc. [16]. Inanother study, we analyze engineering doctoral students’ expectations, reflections, and concernsregarding their future in academia [17].Theoretical FrameworkThe survey instrument developed is grounded in the self-efficacy and self-perception theory. Theself-efficacy theory provides a framework to act as a predictor of how individuals may perform inthe future based on their confidence in their ability in a certain task or domain [18]. According toBandura [19], [20], a

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Justin L. Hess, Purdue University ; Elizabeth Sanders, Purdue University ; Corey T. Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

3outcomes. Moreover, antecedents and interpersonal outcomes may differ across contexts,resulting in different ways empathy might be observed and different facets that might be mostcritical to empathy’s manifestation. Thus, for the next stop on our tour of empathy models, weexplore Smeenk, Sturm, and Eggen’s [16] Empathic Formation Compass.Smeenk, Sturm, and Eggen’s Empathic Formation CompassSmeenk and colleagues [16] developed their empathic formation compass through a focus onproviding a model that addresses empathy as a construct and process, supports reflection ondesign action, and focuses on designers’ roles and design decisions. The empathic formationcompass integrates several empathy and design models to create a more robust sense of

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chloe Grace Hincher, North Carolina State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

‭& Viable Business Models, Multicultural, and Social Consciousness. This e-portfolio includes‬ ‭but is not limited to undergraduate research, projects, and high-impact experiences that can be‬ ‭leveraged to pursue future academic and professional careers.‬‭ ombining e-portfolios with an interdisciplinary approach to education scenarios allows us to‬C‭perform the analysis of our cohort's growth in varied ways. Previous cohorts were tasked with‬ ‭the performance of a pre-and post-program survey as well as a traditional reflection essay‬‭[2]‬‭.‬ ‭Extrapolating on that idea and the engineers' inherent drive for innovation, in this 2023 cohort‬ ‭we elevated the research design by adding concept maps to assess student

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Navid Yaghoubisharif, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

-evaluation, andactive involvement in learning processes contribute to student's academic experiences andoutcomes. Each construct has been carefully chosen and defined to capture the multifacetednature of student engagement in first-year engineering courses. Building on the theoreticalframeworks we discussed earlier, it's important to note how each construct within our instrumentis aligned with specific dimensions of student engagement in first-year engineering courses.Constructive EngagementCourse Knowledge, reflecting the dimension of constructive engagement, is grounded in theconstructive aspect of Chi's ICAP theory [10]. Michelene Chi's ICAP framework categorizesstudent cognitive engagement into four distinct levels based on their interaction

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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Diversity

learning in the classroom with real-world experiences in thecommunity. Studying abroad provides students with opportunities to learn how to navigatedifferent cultures, work with diverse peers, and gain new perspectives and global awareness. TheMercer on Mission (MOM) program at Mercer University in Macon, GA bridges service-learning with short-term, faculty-led study abroad opportunities to provide transformativeexperiences for students through academic instruction, cultural immersion, applied research,meaningful service, and personal reflection. In this study, the MOM program was evaluated forits impact on student participants. Program evaluation included a holistic assessment of theprogram. Research goals included evaluation of effectiveness in

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Community Engagement and Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Inclusive Engineers

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Patrick John Sours, The Ohio State University; Kristen Conroy, The Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

patronization, saviorism, and poverty voyeurism.The Ohio State University (OSU) has been offering engineering service-learning courses sincethe early 2000s, that have spanned mostly the international context. These early courses adopteda traditional approach to service-learning which often did not see the community as co-equalpartners and overlooked systemic inequalities. Reflecting on this period, the success of manyimplemented projects (from Honduras to Haiti) remains unclear. To rectify this and transitionengineering service learning to a critical paradigm, with the aim to deconstruct systems of powerand dismantle the inequalities they perpetuate, a collaborative effort among faculty members,also the authors of this paper, teaching local and

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Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

fromcomputer science (University of Maryland Baltimore County) participated in the sustainablerobotic agriculture project and worked closely with undergraduates in Agriculture and Engineeringmajors from the home institution to assist with setting up experiments; collecting and analyzingdata. The students were required to submit a short report reflecting on the experience and resultsof the findings. During the entire academic year, there were 5 students (2 as a part of theirundergraduate research experience; and 3 as part of their paid assistantships) participated in thisproject. Out of the six students; two were from general engineering majors; one from agriculturemajor; one from computer science major; and two were from Biology majors.2.2 Farmbots

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Equity and Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Figard, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Marcus Melo de Lyra, The Ohio State University

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

literature review (ScLR) conducted toelucidate the current landscape, trends, methods, and potential gaps in the literature surroundingequitable design pedagogy in engineering education. The ScLR follows the methodologypresented by Arksey and O’Malley (2005), which breaks the process into five stages: (1)identifying the research questions, (2) identifying the relevant studies, (3) study selection, (4)charting the data, and (5) collating, summarizing, and reporting the results. These stages wereperformed iteratively, which allowed for reflection and study team collaboration along eachstage. The study was grounded in four central inclusion criteria: (1) equitable design, (2)engineering education, (3) engineering course, and (4) secondary education

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Rebecca Holcombe

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

mindsets and iteration guided data collection,analysis, and initial interpretation towards the development of three preliminary themes: 1) howstudents redefined failure as an opportunity to learn, and 2) how students reframe difficult tasksas challenging rather than risky, and 3) how the ability to iterate supported student agency. Inaddition, in these interviews, we explored how these preliminary themes related to the supportiveprogrammatic features that define this experimental program, and specifically, hands on, problembased learning and mastery assessment. Our discussion concludes with initial reflections on howexploratory findings in this pilot study can inform future programmatic decisions and directionsfor the larger research

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Mirit Shamir; Jonathan Aguilar; Rebecca Cors; Ryan Hansen; Nathan Hendricks; Gaea Hock; Stacy Hutchinson; Prathap Parameswaran; Matthew Sanderson; Melanie M. Derby

-credit-hour seminar series on aCredit/No Credit basis in the fall and spring semesters (10 semesters total), which included eightsessions (twice a month) each semester. Students completed up to four semesters of NRTSeminar. The NRT Seminar consisted of training sessions related to inclusion, career pathways,campus resources, science communication, and exposure to FEW research initiatives. Internaland external guest speakers led the seminars. Students completed a reflection activity after eachseminar session. To receive credit for the NRT Seminar, students completed six, out of eight,reflection activities and a required science communication activity.To understand the interdisciplinary nature of FEW resource challenges in rural communities, andto