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Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University

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years.Program goals include: (1) Use the scholarships and programs to improve scholars’ academicperformance in engineering foundational courses; (2) Develop a resiliency program to increaseCollege of Engineering (CoE) student retention by building upon a sense of community createdthrough existing peer-based programs (Geisinger & Raman, 2013; Ikuma et al., 2019); and (3)Increase employers’ recognition of low SES students’ strengths and valuations of their employablecompetencies through a paid internship program.The general objectives were established including; (1) New pathway to success. Scholars areprovided a pathway to complete an engineering degree including direct education and interventionapproaches for their engineering academic career

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Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu, The Johns Hopkins University; Elisa Riedo, New York University; Shelley L Anna, Carnegie Mellon University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai, New York University; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Jelena Kovacevic, New York University; Stacey J Marks, The Johns Hopkins University; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Yao Wang; Nelson O. O. Zounlomè, Carnegie Mellon University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable Change Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering Faculty 1. Abstract Carnegie Mellon University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York Universitycreated the Project ELEVATE Alliance (AGEP Grant – Division of Equity for Excellence inSTEM in the Directorate for STEM Education) to develop a model promoting the equitableadvancement of early career tenure

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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should be taught when viewing through the lensof teaching CS to high school students in the year 2030 and what content should be prioritized.Our analysis sought to delineate and synthesize their sentiments. Six major priorities emergedfrom our analysis: societal impacts and ethical issues, algorithmic thinking, data and analysis,inclusive computing culture, AI, and career knowledge. The significance of our findings is thatthey present a broad overview of what a variety of relevant parties consider to be the mostimportant CS content for high school students; this information is important for educators,administrators, and those who develop curriculum, standards, and/or teaching tools.1 Introduction and BackgroundThe field of computer science (CS

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Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; R. Jamaal Downey

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faculty development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reframing Racial Equity Year 2: Examining Scripts of WhitenessOverviewThis EHR Racial Equity project, sponsored by National Science Foundation’s Directorate forSTEM Education (EDU)/ Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), aims to shift the wayfaculty understand racial equity in engineering education. Rather than treating“underrepresentation” as a problem that needs to be solved (representation is not the same aspower, after all), the literature illustrates that the culture of engineering creates an inhospitableenvironment for students and faculty of color [1], [2], [3]. The invisible and normalized nature ofWhiteness has led to

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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from UT Austin (2021). Her research interests center around the experiences of marginalized students in U.S. higher education institutions, with a focus on those who are marginalized by race and/or gender. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Responsive Support Structures for Marginalized Students in Engineering: Insights from Year 4IntroductionThe typical undergraduate engineering learning environment in the U.S. is made up ofpredominantly white male students [1]. Students who do not fit into those categories are usuallyoutnumbered in engineering. This numerical underrepresentation, coupled with an oppressiveculture means that some students face additional obstacles

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Jacqueline O'Connor, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University

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represents a majoremployer in the United States. The gas turbine industry also has an enormous opportunity for future growthin both aviation and power generation applications [1], where there is a strong push towards reducing thecarbon footprint. To reduce CO2 in aviation, there is an emphasis on hybrid-electric aircraft, which requiresgas turbines to produce power much differently than conventional propulsion for flight. In the case of powergeneration, the onset of renewable energy sources is rapidly expanding; however, gas turbines are stillrequired to provide electricity during peak hours and when renewable sources are not available. While gasturbines have been in existence for numerous years, there is still much research to be done

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Anna Stepanova, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Juan Carlos Laya, Texas A&M University; Carlos Andres Alvarez Zarikian, Texas A&M University; Nancy Elizabeth Martinez, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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2017-2019 (pre-Covid) time, 32% ofnon-Hispanic students in the course had A as a final grade, while only 20% of Hispanics did.However, during the Covid years 2020-2022, when the instructor added remote and onlineactivities, the gap between Hispanics and other ethnicities decreased, with 28% of Hispanicsearning A grades, while the percentage stayed the same for non-Hispanic students. Previousstudies has contradictory and mixed results on the effectiveness of online and remote educationfor HSI students, and researchers agree that more studies are needed to elucidate the differentperformance patterns among HSIs [1].Study GoalsThe main research goal of this project is to develop and evaluate the effectiveness ofSedimentSketch application and to

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland; Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Audrey Dewey

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, mostly due totheir lack of experience with curriculum design [1-2]. Students, however, are valuablestakeholders of curriculum design that can make valuable contributions given the opportunity [2-6]. Such an opportunity was provided to a group of five students enrolled in a 6-week summerterm offering of MoM. Most of these students had taken statics for the first time immediatelybefore in a preceding 6-week summer term. As part of the assessment for the MoM course, thestudents were given a project asking them to develop a learning activity or tool for a staticsconcept. The MoM students were interviewed by the instructor, who is also the lead author, atthe beginning and end of the 6-week term with the goal of exploring the students’ experiencewith

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracie Ferreira, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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of her students and industry constituents.Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACCELERATE ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP AND IDENTITY IN GRADUATE STUDENTS (ACCEL)IntroductionThis paper presents the outcomes of the inaugural year of the Accelerated EngineeringLeadership (AccEL) program. The inception of the AccEL program responds to projections bythe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicating a nearly 17% growth in employment formaster’s-level occupations from 2016 to 2026, marking the highest growth rate across alleducation levels [1]. Among the disciplines experiencing the most significant growth in master’sdegree

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Tanvir Hossain, The University of Kansas; Swarup Bhunia; Pavlo Antonenko

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) [1], expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) [2],enhancing cybersecurity [3], and prioritizing sustainability [4]. These developments haveprofound implications for various industries and the capabilities of electronic devices. Hardwareengineers play a crucial role in driving these advancements, as they are responsible for designingthe physical components and systems at the core of these technologies [5]. However, there is anotable shortage of hardware engineers entering the job market due to a tendency among manyfirst-year computer science and computer and electrical engineering students to gravitate towardssoftware-related career paths, often because of limited exposure to hardware-related topics [6].To address this

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Bruce Kovanen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paul Prior; John R Gallagher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Celia Mathews Elliott, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; S. Lance Cooper, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Julie L Zilles, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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difficult to implement. Overall, our analysis suggests that this programeffectively promotes pedagogical change and innovation around writing in STEM classes.IntroductionThe ability of engineers and scientists to communicate effectively and persuasively is a criticalcompetency that has been emphasized by the National Academies and included in accreditationstandards [1]–[3], yet remains challenging to develop [4]. Our local needs analysis confirmedwidespread recognition of this need across our engineering college [5], [6]. Reave’s 2004 report[4] documents two common approaches (requiring a technical communication course orintegrating communication instruction into engineering course(s) by incorporating a co-instructorwith expertise in communication

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

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quality in mixed methods research methodologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Stressors for Doctoral Students Questionnaire (SDSQ): Year 3 of an RFE project on understanding graduate engineering student well-being and retentionIntroductionResearchers have recently increased efforts to explore crisis levels of mental health issues [1]and dropout in graduate education [2]. Doctoral student retention rates across disciplines arepoor, with ranging estimates suggesting that as many as half of all doctoral students in the UnitedStates drop out of their programs [2], [3]. Engineering students have been documented to be lesslikely to take advantage of mental

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno

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stakeholder in aposition of power within graduate programs, the graduate program faculty administrators, orGraduate Program Directors (GPDs). GPDs can shape departmental procedures, enactinstitutional policies, and disrupt power dynamics between faculty and students [1] and as such,are central to improving and sustaining graduate mental health and well-being. Still, as priorwork has shown, little attention is given to and little is known about GPDs [2]. To that end, theproject discussed in this paper is examining the mental health crisis from the perspective ofGPDs and exploring the role of GPDs in integrating frameworks of care into engineeringgraduate programs and learning environments.Through research on those who hold power in the graduate

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Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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grant, seeks to examine the effectiveness of STEM-ID when implemented indiverse schools within a large school district in STEM-ID. Investigating implementation ofSTEM-ID in diverse settings represents a major priority of our project’s research agenda. To thisend, the project applied the Innovation Implementation framework [1] to launch its fidelity ofimplementation research in the fall of 2022. Over the course of the 2022-23 school year, wegathered data through classroom observations, interviews, surveys and focus groups tounderstand the critical components of the curricula, necessary support factors, and challengesrelated to the successful implementation. This paper highlights illustrative findings from ourresearch exploring the implementation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).Dr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is explo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Understanding why some African American Students Chose Engineering Technology over Engineering and the Implications of this ChoiceA. IntroductionAccording to data from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) [1], theenrollment in both bachelor’s and master’s

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Athena Wong, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine; Lorenzo Valdevit

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community colleges holds great potential in contributingto the desired diversification of the engineering workforce[1]. However, transfer studentscommonly experience a “transfer shock” when transitioning from community colleges to four-year bachelor-degree awarding institutions. They need to learn to navigate a new environment[2] and often struggle to gain access to departments, people and guidance to help them with thistransition [3,4]. Due to the fact that they are also joining already existing social networks, theyoften also experience a lack of personal relationships with faculty and a lack of social integrationinto their peer group [3,4]. All these extra challenges can affect their academic achievement,retention, and degree attainment

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Lupita D Montoya, University of Colorado, Boulder; Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University; Cesunica E. Ivey, University of California, Berkeley; Shakira Renee Hobbs, University of California Irvine; Maya A Trotz, University of South Florida; Cliff I. Davidson, Syracuse University; Susan J. Masten P.E., Michigan State University; Sheryl H Ehrman, San Jose State University; Chang-yu Wu, University of Florida

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Alignment of Community Engagement in STEM (SPACES) is acollaborative research effort under the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program. Theoverarching goal of SPACES is to build an inclusive academic culture to address intersectionalgender-race-ethnicity inequities in Environmental Engineering (EnvE) via the application ofevidence-based strategies for systemic change. The two main thrusts of the project are to addresssystemic problems that cause: (1) underrepresented minority women faculty (URMWF)experiences of isolation in and/or departures from STEM academia and (2) the devaluation ofresearch conducted by URMWF, especially community-engaged research (CER). SPACES is acollaborative effort of faculty and administrators from 11 universities

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Abasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Adurangba Victor Oje, University of Georgia; Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Melissa J Hicks, Pennsylvania State University; Bono Po-Jen Shih, Pennsylvania State University

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learning experiencesbased on learners’ goals and performance criteria [1]. To support ISD, numerous AI sites areemerging to support educators in the design process from learning objective creation to lessonplanning to assessment development [2], [3], [4].Recent studies have explored or demonstrated how GAI tools could streamline and enhanceinstructional design. Thompson et al. [5] predicted that integrating AI into course design will“lead to enhanced student learning outcomes, engagement, active participation, and learningapproach.” Chng [6] compared current methods of design (human-only) with an AI-enabledapproach and noted AI’s potential to improve the design process: “The introduction of AI intohuman processes has the potential to streamline

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami

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focused on the design and manufacture of MEMS in both silicon and polymers. He is currently interested in innovative, student-centered teaching methods including problem-based and flipping teaching. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effectiveness and Utility of Video Feedback for CAD ModelsIntroductionFeedback on student work has been shown to be essential to student improvement andachievement [1]. At the same time, not all feedback is effective [2]. The mode and manner offeedback directly impacts student outcomes[3]. This was brought to the fore during the COVIDpandemic when instructors shifted their lecture and discussion online. Although instructorsquickly pivoted to online

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Richardson, University of Connecticut; Todd Campbell, University of Connecticut; Marina A. Creed, UConn Health and UConn School of Medicine; Kristina M. Wagstrom, University of Connecticut

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-developed by two graduate students and aprofessor/researcher in science education and in the Neag School of EducationCorsi-Rosenthal Box Learning Modules © 2023 by Aaron Richardson, Jannatul Anika, Todd Campbell is licensedunder CC BY-NC 4.0 Grade 5 Unit PlanUnit Author(s): Aaron Richardson, Jannatul Anika, Todd CampbellUnit Title: Corsi-Rosenthal Air Filtration BoxScience Area Focus: Engineering, Earth and Life Sciences STAGE 1: PLANNING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH IMPORTANT SCIENCE IDEASPART A: Unpack the Standards. This is completed by reviewing the Framework for K-12Science Education to identify the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), DCI Progressions, andPerformance

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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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that drive herinterest in engineering, investigate the impact of her familial background, and assess the impactof her involvement in extracurricular activities, specifically her involvement through the summerresearch experience at a four-year college in the southeast region of the US. This study iscentered on a single case study, which is herself. In line with this study, the guiding researchquestions are: (1) What fundamental factors drive Mira’s interest in engineering? (2) Whatchallenges does Mira face, and how do they affect her personal and professional development?And (3) how do diversity and representation affect Mira’s experiences and career paths in STEMfields? This study employed an auto-ethnographic approach. The purpose 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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, curriculum, systems mapping, light-weighting, circulareconomy, lean manufacturing, linear economy, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)1. INTRODUCTION:There is a race to meet the ever-growing demand for consumable products that improve quality of life whichhas led to indiscriminate use of limited natural resources and production of waste [1, 2]. Waste such aselectronics, packaging from single-use products, construction materials, manufacturing scraps contribute toever-growing landfills [3, 4]. Manufacturers resist implementation of sustainable manufacturing practicesbecause it takes time, resources and money to overhaul current engineering systems and practices.Sustainable manufacturing can be realized through extended product lifespan, increased

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Justin Jin; Parker Olkowski; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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framework's impact relied on servicehours, outreach scales, and feedback collected during the summer camps.The analysis confirmed the framework's effectiveness in enhancing students'technical and soft skills, sustaining their interest in STEM, improving teamperformances, and fostering an inclusive community for collaboration. The LPSframework offers students flexibility in developing their skill sets and has beenproven to be sustainable, transformable, and scalable for integration into K-12thengineering curriculum and extracurricular programs.IntroductionRobotics has been identified as an interdisciplinary field encompassing electrical components,computer vision, mechanics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence [1-5]. Innovation inrobotics

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Himani Sharma; Ann F. McKenna, The University of Iowa; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Cultural Adaptation and Advising Dynamics: Insights from International Engineering Graduate StudentsAbstractThis research study is step one in exploring cultural considerations affecting advising dynamicsbetween advisors and international Ph.D. students in engineering disciplines in the United States.The study draws from the Intercultural Competence Framework as the theoretical lens. It collectsdata from four international PhD students in engineering at one public institution by employingsemi-structured interviews. Further, the results concentrate on the need to

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ya He, University of Sheffield; Mohammad Zandi P.E., University of Sheffield

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the teamworkbehaviour and team dynamics of international engineering master's students within a workshopsetting. The design incorporates quantitative and qualitative data collection methods to understandthe students' teamwork experiences holistically. By combining quantitative data from the workshopquestionnaire and qualitative insights from in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus groups, amore detailed picture of student teamwork dynamics will emerge and contribute to developing anew team role test tailored specifically for educational contexts.Workshop Design:This inclusive teamwork workshop comprises a board game (Activity 1) adapted from the team-building activity "Lost at Sea" (Lost at Sea - a team building game) and a project

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Rush Leeker, University of Colorado Boulder; Lyndsay Rose Ruane, University of Colorado Boulder; Marlene Sulema Palomar, University of Colorado Boulder; Hannah Sanders, University of Colorado Boulder

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? How will we do that - Why didn't it go so CORE COMPONENTS What are the steps? well? OF PALAR 1 Participatory Research: Facilitates deeper engagement and investment by involving participants directly in the research process, enhancing the overall quality and

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Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware; Jovan Tatar, University of Delaware

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Participants at the NSF REU Site on Sustainable Resilient Transportation SystemsBackgroundConcepts of sustainability, climate change, and resilience have become increasingly important inundergraduate education across all engineering disciplines. Organizations like the United Nations[1] and the National Academy of Engineers [2] have articulated goals and challenges related tosustainability for the 21st century. Solutions to climate change require interdisciplinary effortsand it is important to engage undergraduate students in these topics to develop a workforce thatis capable of tackling these challenges. There has been a concerted effort to incorporatesustainability topics into the undergraduate engineering curriculum [3]–[8]. In

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Virginia W Lacefield, University of Kentucky; Keren Mabisi

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(NRT) with outstanding demographics1. IntroductionA National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) that is currently in its fifth year atthe University of Kentucky (UK) aims to enhance graduate education by integrating research andprofessional skill development within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academy. The first ofseveral previous contributions provides an overall description of the NRT and its evaluation [1].Subsequent contributions have delineated in more detail the description, assessment, andoutcomes of individual NRT components, including i) an onboarding event, a career explorationsymposium, and a multidisciplinary introductory course [2]; ii) a transferable skills course, aninterdisciplinary

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Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame; Hazel Marie, Youngstown State University; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame

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community development [3-12] with federal support(NSF IUSE Exploration and Design Tier for Engaged Student Learning & Institution andCommunity Transformation). Through examination and refinement, researchers developed theCommunity-Engaged Educational Ecosystem Model (C-EEEM, pronounced ‘seam’) [1, 4, 13].The C-EEEM pilot contributed to our understanding of how to build learning environments thatsupport 1) improvements in student motivation and retention in STEM; 2) changes in placeattachment for participants; and 3) community impacts from project implementation. [4-6, 13,14]. Through support of an NSF IUSE Development and Implementation Tier grant, the C-EEEMis now in its second year for replication in two cities, Youngstown, Ohio and

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ahmad Farooq, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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and ability to teach course content. Instead, the SPVEL connects students’ 1)appreciation for laboratory discipline content and relevance to their career aspirations, 2)engineering role identity development as a function of participation within the lab, and studentsociocultural identities (race, ethnicity, and gender).Research QuestionSPVEL was used to answer two research questions. How do student’s sociocultural identitycharacteristics relate to their perceptions of value in a virtual engineering lab? How are students’perceptions of virtual lab value related to the sociocultural identities and lab report grades?Research Methodology and EnvironmentThis study was conducted in a capstone senior Mechanical and Aerospace engineering