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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sense of Belonging within an Undergraduate First-Year Engineering Program: Comparison Across Different Levels of Math Readiness and URM Status.IntroductionThe significance of a sense of belonging in influencing students' success and engagement iswidely acknowledged [1]. The relationship between a sense of belonging and academicpersistence has been both theoretically and empirically substantiated by scholars such as Astin[2] and Pascarella & Terenzini [3]. Notably, within the context of engineering education, scholarshave underscored the critical role of a sense of belonging in influencing students' persistence [4],[5]. While a positive sense of belonging

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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published papers | Research Project winner! Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering MBA in Information Technology MS in Computer Science (IP) My paper is accepted for 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Marietta, GA, March 10 - 12, 2024. Research interests: 1. Meditation 2. Music 3. AI Hackathons: 1. INTEL AI Hackathon FIRST prize Winner! 2. Llama 2 ClarifAI LablabAI hackathon SECOND prize winner! Published papers: Peer-reviewed Published papers: 1. FIE 2023 IEEE conference, Texas, USA: EEG Spectral Analysis and Prediction for Inattention Detection in Academic Domain 2. AIMC 2023, Brighton, UK: Introductory Studies on Raga Multi-track Music Generation of Indian classical music using AI. 3. ASEE

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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and Computer Engineering havebeen called upon to teach certain CS courses. From their standpoint, there appears to be adisparity between software and hardware, with CS students often lacking fundamental awarenessof the digital circuits that form the backbone of software operations. While courses in computerorganization and architecture are the most relevant in addressing hardware aspects, their primaryfocus tends to be on register-transfer level optimizations [1-3].To furnish CS students with a comprehensive understanding of computer systems from theground up, we offer a course that commences with the fundamentals of basic logic gates. Asshown in Fig. 1, it covers layers 4-7 on logic gates, digital circuits, micro-architecture, and ISAthat

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Ioana A. Badara, Post University; Buket D. Barkana, The University of Akron; Deana A. DiLuggo, University of Bridgeport

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Affinity Research Groups (ARG) Model Navarun Gupta1, Buket D. Barkana2, Jungling Hu3, Deana DiLuggo4, Ioanna Badara5 1 Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 4 School of Education, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 5 Departments of Education, Post University, Waterbury, CTAbstract:Our paper reports the self-evaluation of a research-based course taught in the School ofEngineering at the University of Bridgeport. The University of

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciana Lisa Lao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; LAY POH TAN

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, Materialsand Sustainability was introduced to prepare students to better meet the needs of variousindustries towards a circular economy and sustainable Earth.We strongly believe that the newly revamped curriculum will prepare Materials Engineeringstudents with essential knowledge and skills necessary to adapt in the ever-advancingengineering industry and excel in their career.1. BackgroundThe fast-paced advancement in science and technology means timely revision of existingcurriculums is important to avoid instances where learners gain obsolete skills that lackglobal competitiveness [1], [2]. In 2020, we embarked on a curriculum review for MaterialsEngineering undergraduate programme. We are determined to ensure that our curriculumadequately prepare

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Appalachia region.Introduction and Background LiteratureThe Region Central Appalachia encompasses 68 counties in greatest economic distress within therural regions of Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia [13]. Job creation and access tohigher education within Central Appalachia has proven difficult because of the isolation andrugged terrain of mountainous geography. This isolation has limited infrastructure that supportsindustry and provides the resources desired by people who could be enticed to live and work inthe area [1]. Within the region, companies that employ engineers have a difficult time hiring andretaining engineers [1]. Companies have also reported a need for an increase in the number ofengineers local to the region

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Reimagining Pathways: Nurturing Diversity and Identity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary

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of my thesisstory—a series of pedagogical implementations, ranging from small 15-minute mental wellnessmodules to a full 4-year sustainable systems engineering program.Figure 1. Early renditions of my thesis structure. 1a. The left photo showing the initial brainstorm and structure 1b. The right photo is from a conference presentation, showing a cohesive structure moving linearly from small to large cultural change in engineering.I began trying to write this story, but it felt “dispassionate, […] lacking in darkness, in surprisesand, above all, in ambiguity” (Kociatkiewicz & Kostera, 2023, p. 3). I struggled to take the workI had done—work that was full of complexities, pushing boundaries, redefining paradigms

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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-culturalcontexts. The word 'diaspora' denotes the forced relocation of a person, community, or group ofpeople from their native country to a foreign region [1]. Furthermore, it implies a cultural shiftfrom original traditions to a blend of practices in the new country. As a result of this change,diaspora communities are unable to preserve their cultural identity, leading them to sufferfeelings of alienation, nostalgia, and desire[2]. For the majority of the next two thousand years,the term diaspora maintains its limited definition. What becomes intriguing about the phrase isthat its definition gradually broadened over the 20th century [3]. Upon encountering a hybrid environment, individuals may either embrace cross-culturalism orhave a persistent

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston, Downtown

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thatstudents typically respond well to. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of thestructural analysis, including loading and interpretation of results. For instance, Palmquist3presents a case where students engage in the physical inspection and study of a truss bridge,demonstrating how working with a real structure facilitates learning of structural engineeringconcepts.Clear Creek Pedestrian BridgeFigure 1 shows the Clear Creek pedestrian bridge located in Pearland, TX. This bridge has a U-shaped cross section with a clear width of 8’-0”, a height of 5’-1”, and a total length spanning130’-0”. The bridge superstructure consists of two pony steel trusses 7’-4” heigh, a 6” thickconcrete slab on a metal deck supported by floor beams that are

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Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diallo Wallace, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University

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studied as an approach to piquing studentinterest in science and providing both motivation and a framework for students to learn andapply scientific principles. The study reported in this paper explores the use of the EngineeringDesign Process (EDP) as a framework for learning science in a middle school classroom. Thissection of the paper presents a review of the literature on approaches to the integration of scienceand engineering as well as the relationship between student interest in a topic and their desire tolearn more about that topic.IntegrationIntegrated STEM education allows students to make connections among the disciplines ofSTEM[1], but presently, there are many forms of this integration with no universally adoptedmodel[2]. This

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Computer Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

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Instructional Processor,which was developed as a design example in an Advanced Digital Systems course [1], [2], hasbeen expanded to facilitate teaching of a Computer Architecture course. The system is modelledin VHDL and can be simulated using Xilinx design tools to demonstrate operation of theprocessor. A basic microcontroller is then created by adding memory-mapped I/O. The systemcan be synthesized and implemented in hardware on an FPGA. The processor can then beinterfaced with multiple peripheral devices to demonstrate a variety of applications.Several Computer Architecture courses exist which use hardware description language modelsand simulation, combined with FPGA implementation. Many of them are based on the open-source RISC-V system-on-chip

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E Cate, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette, Oregon State University; Ean H Ng, Oregon State University; Stella Collier, Oregon State University; Christina Bianca Southwick, Oregon State University; Carly Hudson

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ease accreditation metric creationAbstractBackground: Research has shown that students from underserved groups are more likely topersist when they see the link between their coursework and improving society [1], [2].Simultaneously, human welfare and social impacts have become a part of accreditation protocolsfor engineering programs [2], [3], [4]. These two factors result in a need for faculty tostrategically create inclusive classrooms where students 1) are engaged in the field of studythrough application to their personal, social, and global knowledge contexts and 2) aredemonstrating proficiency on subject matter sufficient to demonstrate accreditation andprogrammatic requirements. In prior work the authors have shown strategies that exist

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Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Hladik, University of Manitoba

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Faculty of Engineering, University of ManitobaIntroductionIn her book Teaching to Transgress, bell hooks* shares insights into pedagogy informed by herown history as a student and a postsecondary instructor, as well as anticolonial, feminist, andcritical approaches to teaching and learning [1]. She highlights the importance of passion,relationality, and criticality to liberatory pedagogy that empowers students to engage deeply andagentively in the classroom. hooks’s ideas can be especially helpful as we consider how toeffectively engage undergraduate engineering students in courses that ask them to demonstratetheir understanding of engineering in a social context – an outcome that is often required foraccreditation purposes. As instructors

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Penn State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Siu Ling Leung, Penn State University; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University

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Engineering and has itswriting assignments embedded in a required engineering design course. Both the standalone andembedded course target upper-level students, both have had similar distributions of assignedgrades, and both are led by faculty who have authored well-known textbooks on technicalwriting [1, 2]. This work-in-progress paper presents the theoretical arguments of and the methods fortwo research questions grounded in the third student outcome of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET): “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [3]. The two research questions are as follows: 1. Which course strategy (standalone or embedded) provides more value to engineering students in their ability

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Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brigid McCormack, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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engineers was 8.5% [1] of the professionin the United States, Mechanical Engineering degrees rank the highest awarded at thebaccalaureate level, with only 17.6 % awarded to women [2]. One factor that aids recentgraduates in obtaining employment is experience, such as internships, co-ops, researchopportunities or participating in design and build engineering teams. Many of the design andbuild teams that engage mechanical engineering students are run through the Society ofAutomotive Engineers (SAE). These include eight collegiate design series SAE Aero Design,AutoDrive Challenge ll, Baja SAE, SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, Formula Hybrid,Formula SAE, Formula SAE Electric, and Mission Autono that provide undergraduate andgraduate students with pre

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youla Ali, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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criteria and 226 articles made it to the nextphase. These 226 articles were then screened by full text and only six articles made it to the finalinclusion phase. The themes that emerged from the synthesis of the six articles are improvementof conceptual learning and critical thinking, use of technology for inclusive teaching practices, andenhancement of student interactions and engagement. The findings of this study are timely andrelevant as ABET is increasingly accrediting online engineering programs in the United States.Keywords: online engineering, teaching engineering online, online educationIntroductionOnline education is rapidly expanding due to its accessibility, scalability, and flexibility [1-2].Despite the numerous advantages of online

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Thais Alves, San Diego State University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gloria Faraone; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University

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. It was created in 2013, through a National Science Foundation (NSF)grant that enabled faculty from different universities to attend six workshops where they startedto co-create material for an introductory infrastructure course. Since then, yearly workshops havebeen offered to introduce potential members to the community of practice, share materialsdeveloped over the years, assist new members in adapting existing material for their courses,network, and continue to develop new lessons. At this time, the community has developed 44peer-reviewed lessons that any faculty member can access and modify to fit their teaching needs.A survey was conducted in 2020 to determine CIT-E’s impact, as well as community members’interests [1]. Due to the large

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bhuvaneswari Gopal, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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, has gained attention from the computingeducation community over the last few years [1]. The focus in PI is active student engagementthrough discussion, involving students in the answering and discussion of multiple-choicequestions. This is typically accomplished by obtaining real-time student feedback through theuse of student response systems in class as the students learn the topic.SOLID is an acronym that denotes five basic principles widely used in designing software builton the .NET platform. S stands for SRP (Single Responsibility Principle), O for OCP (OpenClosed Principle) L for LSP (Liskov Substitution Principle), I for ISP (Interface SegregationPrinciple) D for DI (Dependency Inversion Principle). The main purpose of these

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nada Elfiki, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; George Toye; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Felix Kempf, King's College London; Lauren Marie Aquino Shluzas, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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, Pedagogies for Engagement, Mixed-Methods Research, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Educational Impact, Project-BasedLearning, Innovation Management1 IntroductionIn an era where engineering increasingly intersects with modern society’s economic andsocial foundations, the role of the engineer is rapidly evolving. No longer limited to technicalanalytical prowess, practical ingenuity, and advanced technical skills – today’s engineers arecalled to be highly creative, capable of invention, innovation and thinking outside of the box.They should be equipped with business and management acumen and be capable ofdynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility [1]. These are all qualities that resonate withbeing innovative and entrepreneurial; as such

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tijesunimi Abraham Adeyemi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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traditional lecture style that is used in most engineering courses has several difficulties thataffect the processes of teaching and learning. Although many students can be efficiently taught asignificant amount of knowledge using this method, its one-way nature encourages passive andsuperficial learning and does not stimulate students' motivation, confidence, or excitement. As aresult, graduates of traditional lecture models frequently lack the fundamental abilities neededfor success in the workplace [1], [2]. The goal of engineering education research is to pinpointthe information and abilities that aspiring engineers must gain both in the classroom and in theircareer.Students' learning and engagement in a classroom environment may be enhanced by

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacquelyn Williams Trost, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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University Greensboro, NC USAChapter 1: Introduction1.1 Background In the United States, over one in four adults deal with some type of disability, includingissues with mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, or other limitations to their self-care. The Centerfor Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 27% of all adults in theUnited States are dealing with some sort of disability, which includes issues with mobility,cognition, hearing, vision, and self-care [1]. One barrier to independent living faced by peoplewith disabilities is the struggle to complete activities of daily living (ADL). Those dealing withissues of physical limitations are sometimes unable to complete ADLs without

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Sociotechnical Integration and Programmatic Reform

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Silvana McCormick, Redwood Consulting Collective; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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record the initial state at the start of the departmenttransformation.This paper analyzes faculty responses collected across the college of engineering to identify howfaculty knowledge and attitudes differ and which departments we may learn from during ourtransformation process.IntroductionMany of our students encounter and are constrained by normative social constructions andsystems of oppression of gender, race, and socio-economic class. They are aware that manydepartments are white-, straight-, and male-centered, controlling who is welcome, or evenpermitted entry. As described in the literature [1] [2][3][4], our students experience tensionsbetween engineering contexts and their gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, andsocioeconomic

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7 - Multi-URM Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janne Mishanne Hall, Morgan State University; Temberlenn Donald Ashton Hall, Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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engineering years ago [1].According to Pew Research Center, employment statistics for STEM job clusters (definedSTEM jobs specific to the applicable industry), Caucasians, Asians, Blacks, and Hispanicsrepresent 67%, 13%, 9%, and 8% respectively of STEM jobs—Caucasians and Asians areoverrepresented in engineering and architect jobs at 71% and 13%, respectively—Blacks andHispanics are underrepresented at 5%, and 9% respectively [2]. The increase of women inengineering academia or the workplace has been slow to non-existent over decades. In a surveyposted by the U.S. Census Bureau, decennial census 1970-2000 and American CommunitySurvey public use microdata 2010 & 2021 reported a slow incline of female representation inengineering in the workplace

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abby Davidson, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jim S Carsella Ph.D, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Sanaa Sh. Al-Samahi, University of Baghdad; Mohammed Al-Shammaa

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during their academic journey. The work alsodelves into different mentoring approaches, including group-based and mentoring by individualfaculty. This study provides the engineering and STEM education community with a deeperunderstanding of the advantages of undergraduate research experiences in enriching STEM andmentoring practices that can increase students' participation and mold their academic andprofessional character.1. IntroductionUndergraduate research plays a significant role in advancing student development in differentdisciplines. It provides students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned inclassrooms to real-world problems, thus enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, andanalytical skills. Through

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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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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

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, and diverse strategies used by universities [1].Craney et al. [2] surveyed 465 undergraduate research participants from varied disciplines andbackgrounds, discovering high satisfaction and significant gains in professional development,deeper subject understanding, and better preparedness for graduate studies and careers. Similarly,Lopatto [3] found that 85% of UR participants in science continued to postgraduate education,with those not pursuing further studies reporting lesser gains. Haddad and Kalaani [4] introduceda model to integrate research into traditional curriculums via summer workshops and designatedcourses, aiming to boost participation through the creation of an Undergraduate Research Office.Lopatto's further research [5

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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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, thereby enabling educators to gain valuable insights to inform effectiveinstructional strategies.IntroductionThe importance of student engagement in the first year of engineering education cannot beunderstated, as it plays a critical role in fostering students' engagement [1]. Ohland [2] discussesthe complexities of engagement and its influence on student perseverance and satisfaction withinthe engineering discipline. The study presents evidence for the imperative of integrativeeducational practices that are sensitive to the challenges unique to early engineering education.These findings underscore the importance of tailored educational strategies and supportmechanisms that cater to the unique challenges faced by novice engineering students

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech ; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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(VTECC). Her research focuses on communication, collaboration, and identity in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ‭Understanding Ecosystems of Interdisciplinary Graduate Education through‬ ‭an Ecological Systems Approach‬‭Abstract‬‭ esponding to decades of calls for interdisciplinary scholars capable of addressing complex‬R‭societal challenges‬‭[1], [2], [3]‬‭, this conference paper addresses persistent gaps in‬ ‭interdisciplinary graduate education reform. Despite extensive research on transformational‬ ‭interdisciplinary graduate education, little change has been made in reshaping governing‬ ‭funding, policies, and program structures as well as disciplinary

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Florence Emilia Castillo, University of Texas at Dallas; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Sherri S Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Sheryl Skaggs, University of Texas at Dallas; Tiffany Bisbey, The George Washington University

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inalignment with team science-based strategies. MTS are comprised of individual teams with theirown goals, tasks, and mandates that are interconnected and work collaboratively toward a larger,common goal [1]. Attitudinal (cohesion, trust, commitment), behavioral (coordination,communication, shared leadership), and cognitive (situational awareness, shared mental models)competencies support MTS effectiveness [2], [3]. Multisector MTS are even more complex, asteam members bring aspects of their organizational culture as well as their personal andprofessional lived experiences into the MTS, and if priorities and practices are not well aligned,team function and effectiveness can suffer. Thus, for multisector MTS to work, they must beginwith a foundational

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Engineering Inclusivity: Challenging Disparities and Cultivating Resilience in Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Dick, Vancouver Island University; Kodi Rivera, Simon Fraser University; Michael Sjoerdsma, Simon Fraser University

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INTRODUCTIONEngineering has a considerable role in addressing many of the challenges facing society. Engineeringschools and the engineering professional bodies have increasingly recognized that for the engineeringdiscipline to reach its full potential, all segments of society must be included. Engineering mustactively engage and help promote the pursuit of engineering education and engineering careers withthose individuals who have been historically under-represented within the field. For example, femaleparticipation in the engineering profession is considerably below the proportion of females in societyat large (Figure 1). As a result of this differential, Engineers Canada launched the 30 by 30 EngineersCanada initiative which aims by 2030 to increase to 30

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Feruza Amirkulova, San Jose State University; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Arezoo Sadrinezhad, California State University, Fresno; Sue Rosser, San Francisco State University; Kimberly Stillmaker PE, California State University, Fresno; Maryam Nazari, California State University, Los Angeles; Jessica C Bennett; Younghee Park, San Jose State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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connections, presentingdata from an external evaluator from the perspective of mentors.IntroductionAlthough more than half of all PhDs are obtained by women, representing a large pool in academia,this women's talent pool has yet to transform into a sustained representation in engineering facultyand leadership positions in academia. Research shows [1], [2] that women and URM facultyencounter various obstacles that set them back from promotion at all stages of their careers and/orremove them from academia. In these regards, the cross-disciplinary collaborations and strongdiverse network connections offer a powerful pathway for individuals from traditionally under-represented groups to make their voices heard, contribute to knowledge creation, and drive