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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Christian, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

- and post-course CI. We believe these areinducing some ceiling and floor effects on ourmeasurements. We plan to address both infuture semesters as well as in future analysis.To address our second research question, weperformed two-way ANOVA to test impact ofclass type (PSS or no PSS) and pre- and post-scores as well as their interaction (Figure 2).Our results show that the pre-post effect wassignificant (Δmean=1.83, F(1,241)=24.53,p

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University; Nickolas Lambert, Montana State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

aim, including how we developed ourinterview protocol from the literature on possible selves' theory and engineering and scienceidentity, our approach to identifying a sample and collecting data, and our plan for analyzingtranscript data to determine our findings. Data collection for this research aim is underway, andwe plan to share a preliminary analysis of available data at the national conference.Engineering identity The first area of research we reviewed to prepare for this study was literature onengineering identity, much of which developed from prior research on science identity,particularly physics and math identity [3, 4]. Identity provides a lens into the multifacetedprocess of making meaning of one’s experiences

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabella Stuopis, Boston College; Kiana Alexa Ramos; Caitlyn Hancock; Emanuel Joseph Louime; Avneet Hira, Boston College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

as non-white, more than 25%have an individualized education plan, and English language learners consist of 18%. Whileworking with the teachers, we appointed youth leaders who were representative of the studentbody and displayed patience, curiosity and camaraderie with others. Youth leaders will bere-elected each year and students in lower grades have already expressed interest in participating.Below is a breakdown of the youth leader demographics. School School A School B % not male 60% 80% % not White 80% 40% Languages spoken English and Spanish English, Albanian, Spanish, NepaliStarting

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Computer Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Gene Eu Jan; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, where he also served as the Dean of the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2007 to 2009. Currently, he is the president of Tainan National University of the Arts. He has published more than 270 articles related to parallel computer systems, interconnection networks, path planning, electronic design automation, and VLSI systems design in journals, conference proceedings, and books.Prof. Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Zhuming Bi (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 1994, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, in 2002. He has international work experience in Mainland China

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Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amy Millmier Schmidt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mara Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bethany Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrew Stiven Ortiz Balsero, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Maria Jose Oviedo Ventura, Cornell University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

building climate resiliency during agricultural production. Mar´ıa Jos´e brings expertise in environmentaleducation and soil and water conservation agricultural practices. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in EnvironmentalScience and Development from Zamorano University and a Master’s degree (MSc) in Mechanized SystemsManagement with a specialization in Water Resources Planning and Management from the Universityof Nebraska-Lincoln. During my graduate studies, my research focused on nutrient management andshort-term indicators of soil health improvements driven by applying organic amendments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Youth to Create a Healthier Future Through STEM

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam Maltese, Indiana University, Bloomington; Kelli Paul, Indiana University, Bloomington; Lauren Penney, Indiana University, Bloomington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

how tolearn from the mistakes, errors, and struggles that occur within the process [1, 10, 12].Yet, while there is increased attention to inclusion of engineering in informal contexts [13-17],we have not come across any research or training materials that focus on how informal educatorsdo or should plan and handle ongoing, just-in-time support - particularly during moments offailure. Furthermore, trainings and professional development opportunities for informaleducators often include short-term experiences (e.g., two-hour workshop) grounded intraditional-focused lectures that reinforce teaching habits (e.g., transmission of knowledge) [18-21]. We heard similar examples from museum partners on this project who mentioned attendingconferences

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Marti-Subirana, Phoenix College; Frank S Marfai, Phoenix College; Elena Ortiz Zuazaga; Robin Cotter, Phoenix College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Master’s, or Ph D),building upon results and lessons learned from implementation of the NSF fundedSTEM-CURE Program (NSF HRD grant # 1832543) and NSF EES Planning grant #2332525, Phoenix College (PC) STEM faculty are implementing and designingmultidisciplinary CUREs (mCUREs) in their courses that can be continued as summerResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or research projects when studentstransfer to a four-year institution. Multifaceted societal problems can very unlikely besuccessfully solved using methods of one single discipline. Examples of multidisciplinaryundergraduate research experiences reveal to be a valuable experience for engagingundergraduates with the concerns of their communities, the environment, and the society

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

skills in text-based and non-text-based programming contexts (e.g., block-based, kiosk, prompt engineering) Modify a program (e.g., to add functionality or improve usability or accessibility) Use programming assistive technologies (e.g., Copilot) to plan, write, test, and debug code Analyze Articulate whether a program solves a given problem Evaluate Systematically test and debug a program, including the use of skills such as code tracing Evaluate whether and how computation can or cannot help to solve a problem Assess societal impacts of programming and related ethical issues (e.g., how might modifications to a program impact various groups of users?) Create Develop

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Eric Jankowski, Boise State University; Sara Hagenah; Anne Hamby, Boise State University; Brooke Ward, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Self-storytelling Interventions to Promote Engineering Student SuccessThe field of engineering is often at the forefront of progress and innovation, playing a role in theadvancement and design of new technologies, programming, urban planning, healthcaresystems, clean energies, and beyond. It is as important as ever to strive for diversity in thevoices and experiences of engineers facilitating more equitable solutions to the problems weface as a diversely growing population. For decades researchers and engineers have made thecall for increasing diversity, yet attrition for students belonging to historically excluded groupscontinues to pose a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

partner robot, which has dual gesture arms and utilize a smartphone as a core of the system. We plan todeploy this proposed system for actual CRI research and for learning effectiveness measurements.1. Introduction In this research project, we aim to develop a humanoid robot with double 'gesture-arms' which can be controlled bysmartphone, presenting a cost-effective approach to Child-Robot Interaction (CRI). Our interdisciplinary projectcombines robotics technology and CRI education, introducing the 4-degree-of-freedom (4-DOF), 12g gesture armdriven by shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators. Our robot possesses two of these arms and is set up for smartphone-based control, providing a versatile CRI research platform with high computational power and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 25

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Pagano, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Taylor Tucker Parks, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

developing the design knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their success. Learning progressions outline students’ journeys through an academic program in thecontext of developing a specified competency or knowledge base and are important for assessingstudents’ achievements [9]. A learning progression framework presents a broad description ofessential content and general sequencing for student learning and skill development, providingscaffolding for curriculum design [10]. By developing HCED frameworks and assessment tools,we seek to assist educators in planning and building curricula for engineering students to develophuman-centered engineering design knowledge, skills, and mindsets [11]. We represent the Siebel Center for

Conference Session

Broader Approaches to Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Markus D. Ong, Whitworth University; Kamesh Sankaran, Whitworth University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

university, including engineering. This improvedthe students’ understanding of ethical systems and also reinforced concepts from Core. Outcomeswere measured by ABET assessment tools developed by the department. The fraction of studentsthat struggled to describe the basic tenets of an ethical system was reduced by a factor of three,and the fraction of students that could clearly support judgments with ethical tenets increasedfrom 40% to 64%.In addition to the pedagogical modification, several things enhanced the student learningexperience that have implications for how educators and institutions can effectively deliverethics education. First, having an assessment plan that covers both microethics and macroethicsencourages forming the connections

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Sougre Nonma Flavie Stephanie Rouamba, University of the District of Columbia; koffi Fonzan, University of the District of Columbia; Phillip Wright, University of the District of Columbia

activities. In station. - Be able to obtain the topographic map of the search pictures. We were able to receive data backsummary, the paper offers insights into the design and deployment ofa system for commanding USVs, with an emphasis on hardware, area from the USV. from mission planner. The first test was in theuser interface, and mission planning. This will be generated using the ping sonar emitting and receiving 8ft – 7in part of the pool, the ping read back Acknowledgment

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Shannen Allado, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Lily G. Gossage, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

reducing the equity and op- portunity gap for under-represented students, with particular emphasis on women, gendered minorities, first-generation, and low-income students in STEM. Shannen is currently pursuing her doctorates in Edu- cational Leadership and earned a M.S. in Higher Education and B.A. in Public Health Policy (with Minors in Asian American Studies and Educational Studies).Dr. Lily G. Gossage, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Lily Gossage is the Director of Maximizing Engineering Potential and Women in Science and Engineer- ing: Center for Gender, Diversity & Student Excellence at Cal Poly Pomona. She provides management- level oversight for the development, strategic planning

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Roger Hilten, University of Georgia; Kevin J. Wu, University of Georgia; Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia

leadership shape distribution for projectteams. Leadership X axis Y axis Shape Square -1 +1 Triangle +1 +1 Circle -1 -1 Z +1 -1The results from Figure 2 were further examined by counting the number of teams in eachquadrant as shown in Table 5. Forty-nine percent of teams are in the balance quadrant, where10% had a single member from each leadership style. The remaining 51% fall in the boundaryconditions, having specific team imbalances. Specifically, there is 8% of teams with increasedrisk for lack of planning (3+6+9), 22% have an increased risk of lack of action (1,4,7), 29% aretask-oriented, and 8% are people-oriented. As previously noted, we plan to explore

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

change. The focuswas on identifying critical points in the ecosystem that are biased against URM studentssuch that if they are ameliorated or removed, the graduate STEM environment will bemore welcoming and attractive to URM students in general. The long-term plan is to createnew pathways as a concerted effort to affect systemic changes beyond individual groups ofstudents on a regional level in the state, with potential future expansions to the otherinstitutions and regional higher education centers. This initial study and evaluationunderscore a unique opportunity to bring together students, scientists/engineers, andadministrative leaders to shape change for the future, while leveraging existing programssuch as the Minority Engineering Program

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Teaching Equity through Assets-Based Journaling: Using Community Cultural Wealth to Guide Student Reflections

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

awareness of the • Using communication to build importance of communication relationships skills will help greatly. Before I left for Japan, I had been in a rut within • Non-verbal communication skills some of my friendships that I now see was from a lack of effective communication. I plan to use what I learned about communication to help fix those and get them back to

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Benjamin Cuebas; Rohit Dua

Project.Initial testing of the device was planned after acquiring a UB1290 12V lead acid battery. Thisbattery was not new but instead expected to be degraded because it was found in an electronicsrecycling bin. To determine whether the battery could still be considered in good condition, itwas drained by the Constant Current Battery Load Discharger and Tester. The data sheet for thisbattery stated that the expected life for the battery, if draining to 10V at 0.25C, would be 3 hoursor 180 minutes [3]. Newly Manufactured VS Degraded Battery 12V Lead Acid - 0.25C Discharge Rate

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Ian Tognoni; Steve E. Watkins

option. For the multi-input circuitoptions, both input voltages are shown. Figure 1. GUI and display for the inverting circuit option.Summary and Future WorkAn OpAmp circuit application was created using Unity with multimedia and interactive features.A preliminary demonstration of the virtual tool was given in a Spring 2023 course with positiveresponses. After further testing on selected operation systems and devices, the tool will be usedfor both in-class demonstrations and off-line assignments. A Mac version is planned toaccompany the Windows and Linux versions. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Copyright © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Konner Stephen, Farmingdale State College

lightweight flexural members in the areas those require thermalsurface water, and loss of biodiversity, all of which approximately 0.42%. After being put insulation.dramatically affect the local environment. Styrofoam, in the moisture content analyzer, theanother environmentally unfriendly product, makes up moisture content of the coarse FUTURE DIRECTIONSmany landfills and poses a danger to the Earth’s aggregate was found to be 0%. We plan to use a more effective combination of recycled

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Issair R. Roz-Herrera; Evan B. Piovesan; London A. Bossett; Beau A. Sampley; Kevin R. Lewelling

actuators with an 8 in. extension are implemented, which arecontrolled through a 43 A Dual H-Bridge. Currently a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is being used asthe ‘brain’ of the prototype. The h-bridge receives and amplifies a PWM (Pules WidthModulation) wave from the Pi, which causes the actuator to extend or contract.The second function is movement: two 48 V 12 in. hub motors are mounted to achieve speed anddirectional control, along with zero-turn capability. Each wheel is connected to a 48 V brushlessmotor controller, and each motor controller is connected to the Pi with separate speed anddirection inputs. There are also plans to implement the three-speed control that is offered by themotor controllers. Currently the Bluetooth capabilities of an Xbox

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Balaji C. Kartikeyan; James E. Steck; Alok Menon

the regulatory body (FAA,Transport Canada, EASA) representative will fly the aircraft and cross check its safety and meansof compliance.The Flight test assignments were structured such that the first assignment introduces the studentsto X-plane and data logging, further assignments introduce them to reading charts, planning flights,managing aircraft energy, while using concepts from previous classes such as drag polars, neutralpoint, phugoid mode and propulsion. B. What An Aircraft Flight Test Engineer and Pilot DoOnce the flight test aircraft is ready for flight, then a team of flight test pilots and engineers willplan the test campaign depending on program requirements and weather conditions. The pilotsplay a pivotal role of executing

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael James McGinnis, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

board, he or she will need a well-maintained shipon voyage, not a dry-docked program. In our interim roles at separate institutions we bothemployed an interim version of preliminary strategic planning (idea generation and seeking,organization, and beginning consensus building) toward a much-needed new strategic plan.However, we each ultimately left these efforts in draft form as we transitioned out of the interimrole. This built momentum and energy under interim leadership and gifted the incoming Deanfreedom to chart the next course with the benefit of the clarifying thinking already performed. Tosummarize, a main interim goal is to set the stage for your successor (which could end up beingyou – more on this below).The Role (delivery stage

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

distributed generation and consider ways to secure supply through operational management • Emphasis on long- and short-term disturbances • Considers the UN Sustainable Development GoalsCase Demonstration:The Danish peak net consumption is 6,500 MW, and there is about 6,000 MW wind power capacityconnected to the Danish power system. Currently, the power grid is balanced by stronginterconnections with neighboring countries. However, the Danish transmission system operatorknows of plans for an additional 16,000 MW of solar PV and 5,000 MW of onshore and close-to-shore wind turbines. Such remarkable increases in renewables pose a threat to the security ofsupply. This scenario can be considered as a valuable demonstration for the

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Merrimack College

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

grouped into cohorts based on theirdiscipline or sub-discipline (e.g., first-year engineering design, solid mechanics, electronics,etc.). The faculty in each cohort worked together during the workshops (brainstorming andbouncing ideas off each other) and also met regularly throughout the semesters to refine coursecontent and share successes. At the conclusion of the week-long workshop, each faculty memberreported on an idea for a course module and an action plan. During the following year, thefacilitators would meet with the faculty for reporting (i.e., accountability) sessions. At the end ofthe academic year, each faculty member would close-the-loop with a report of pluses (successes)and deltas (changes for the following course offering). During

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

"Advancing Racial Equity" strategic plan. Thiscomprehensive document outlines the department's short-term and long-term goals to fosterracial equity, demonstrating a committed and structured approach to addressing racial disparitieswithin the department. The plan serves as a blueprint for targeted actions and initiatives aimed atcreating a more equitable environment, ensuring that efforts to advance racial equity are bothintentional and measurable.In parallel with the strategic planning, the DEI committee took a proactive step by participatingin the university's Bridge to Faculty program. This innovative initiative is designed to enhancediversity among faculty members by supporting the hiring of postdoctoral scholars whotransition into faculty roles

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Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

stress reduction strategies.The results reveal that students had a positive reaction to the activity being implemented in anengineering class and appreciated the discussion about mental wellness in engineering.Additionally, the study revealed information on many stressors faced by students in engineeringprograms. After the conclusion of the activity, over half of the students who participated in thestudy plan on implementing mental wellness strategies into their routines to manage their stress.IntroductionMental wellness is a fundamental aspect of health. Mental wellness is defined as an internalresource that allows for the capacity to manage feelings and behavior [1]. For students studyingin higher education, it is fundamental to develop both

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Gloria M. Fragoso-Diaz, Tarleton State University; Olugbenro Ogunrinde, Tarleton State University; Tyler Rider, Tarleton State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

created to help focus the projects. Three-plane diagrams are a strategic planningtool that is being used by the Engineering Research Centers to help support a top down approachto planning out systems and identifying enablers and barriers to the implementation of thesesystems. The diagrams have three ascending planes: knowledge base, technology base, andsystems base, hence the name, three-plane diagram. Each level requires an increased level ofunderstanding of the topic being researched. The three-plane diagram used in this project waspreviously developed by one of the authors and the diagram used for this research is shown inFigure 1. This graphic shows what the author felt were the topical knowledge needed to supportfuture factory. This diagram

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany; Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

/highschool (MHS) summer experience, the graduate school through University of Maryland,Baltimore County (UMBC), and UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology(COEIT). Together, these three groups established an innovative fellowship opportunity focusedon advancing scholarly research, teaching, and learning as well as graduate student careerpreparation. Departing from traditional training methods, this innovative professionaldevelopment program aims to involve engineering graduate students in crafting evidence-basedlesson plans for MHS summer programming. Drawing inspiration from the most effectiveapproaches in both higher education and P12 settings, this initiative also fosters an understandingof how to effectively interact with both

Conference Session

Simulations and Virtual Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Cecil, Oklahoma State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Immersive Learning Approaches involving Virtual Reality based Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) J. Cecil, Ph.D. Director, Center for Cyber-Physical Systems, Department of Computer Science Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractThis paper discusses an innovative approach to teach engineering concepts using Virtual Realitybased Learning Environments (VLEs). These VLEs were used to teach various topics to universityengineering and computer science students including assembly planning using genetic algorithmsand factory automation concepts. These VLE were created using the fully immersive Viveplatform. Students