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Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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Engineering Educa on 1Society for Engineering Education 2023 national conference in Baltimore 1. The currentdocument covers the results of the same ongoing study through Fall 2023. This study is the result of anecdotal observations made by the author during HyFlexinstruction adopted during the 2020-2021 school year to accommodate absences due to illnessand quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic. The HyFlex format adopted involved simultaneousin-person and synchronous online instruction via Zoom, with recordings of lectures uploadedafter class. Students were instructed that synchronous attendance in either format was preferredand the videos were meant to accommodate students who could not make it to class. During thistime, it was

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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ofpower, connectivity, and efficiency [6]. An example of this device can be seen below in Figure 1. Figure 1: ESP32 Wi-Fi module Because it is a is a low-cost, low-power system on a chip (SOC), it makes an idealcandidate for the nodes of a wireless sensor network for radio frequency mapping of space. The exploration of Wi-Fi imaging and material sensing is a rapidly evolving domain,leveraging the ubiquity of Wi-Fi infrastructure and advancements in signal processing andmicrocontroller technology. This field stands at the intersection of wireless communication,computational algorithms, and practical applications applicable to diverse areas such as security,healthcare, and navigation. Not only this but

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Andrew James Goodling, Grand Valley State University; Erik Fredericks, Grand Valley State University; Sara Jo Alsum-Wassenaar, Grand Valley State University

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Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 1Students can select multiple pen tips and colors and create stamps to record their journey andprovide a setting for creative outputs. The aim of using the Walk and Draw application is toenable student creativity, support exposure to their surroundings, and preserve artistic outputs forpublic exposition. Walk and Draw has been deployed to approximately 50 K–12 students andcommunity members thus far and has received positive feedback.1. IntroductionScience and computers play a vital role in the development and creativity of adolescents in ourworld today.2 Tools are therefore required to support

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Zachary Owen Dickinson, Gannon University; Hannah Paige Jacobs, Gannon University; Sara Jones, Gannon University; Damien Thiên Ân Chu, Gannon University; Hunter Dawson Yaple, Gannon University; Andrew Donald Snowdy; Zoey McClain, Gannon University; Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University; Wookwon Lee, Gannon University

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Ballooning Project (NEBP)[1] and in Oct. 2023, participated in anationwide balloon flight campaign during the annular solar eclipse. At the time of NEBP team selection, our ballooning framework consisted of several balloonpayloads and ground stations. On the balloon side, our payloads were for multiple Pi cam-basedvideo streaming[2], 900 MHz RF-based balloon tracking, 144 MHz APRS-based balloon tracking,1.6 GHz Iridium-based balloon tracking, 2 GHz cellphone-based balloon tracking[3], and 2.8/5.8GHz microwave downlinks for real-time video transmission. On the ground side, our equipmentincluded a fixed ground station for receiving video streams and other sensor data and two mobilestations for tracking and recovery of the balloon payloads. For the

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Conference 1 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationwith ideas, test implementations, and customize the hands-on experience I find necessary to learnnew material. Not only that, but I was enjoying myself! After taking Computer Architecture,I approached my professor about exploring incorporating the game into the coursework at myuniversity as a means to assist struggling students through alternative learning methods. This paperis a formalized version of the proposal that I made to my professor.In addition to developing unique projects for students, this paper suggests an innovative approachto easing the transition between digital logic and computer architecture. We propose taskingstudents with

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Michael Patrick Hayes, Michigan State University

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featuringthese two phases and the liquid-vapor dome between them was generated for use with more in-depth concepts. Water was chosen as the substance from which to obtain the thermodynamicproperties necessary to construct the surface as a result of its ubiquity in both instruction andreal-world applications. The generated surface is shown in Figure 1. The MATLAB X Steamfunction21 was used to map combinations of pressure (P), specific volume (v), and temperature(T) for water across the intervals of 200 K to 400 K and 15.55 bar to 215.53 bar. The specificvolume axis is represented by a logarithmic scale, and each axis is further scaled independentlyto generate a surface that fits within a roughly cube-shaped volume. An STL mesh file wasgenerated based on

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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corporateexperiences.Participants of a Facebook social networking community named 'Engineering Working Moms'commonly refer to it as their 'exclusive group,' a space to connect with like-mindedprofessionals, among other expressions indicating solidarity with peers in a STEM-drivenenvironment facing similar challenges related to gender biases. As of this and one other study4,the Facebook group boasted a total membership of 4437, with predominant representation fromthe United States (92.4%), followed by Canada (2.2%), and Australia (<1%). The camaraderieand encouragement within this community are distinctive and empower numerous members tosustain their engineering careers. Many individuals attribute their continued presence in theengineering community to the support found

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Omar Abed Alkarim Darwish, Eastern Michigan University; Suleiman A. Ashur P.E., Eastern Michigan University; Lada Protcheva, Eastern Michigan University

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recommended once resources become available. Additionally, it is suggested toutilize an IoT handheld or body-mounted device with the capability to interact with trafficsignals, facilitating safe street crossings for pedestrians facing challenges.Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 1. Introduction In today’s fast-paced urban environments, pedestrian safety, especially at signalizedintersections, remains a significant concern. For individuals with special needs, such as children,the elderly, and those with physical or cognitive impairments, crossing these intersections can beparticularly challenging and hazardous. This

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Matthew Cavalli, Western Michigan University

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provided an overview of the new outcomes aswell as potential methods for teaching and assessing.Table 1: Current ABET student outcomes for engineering programs1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve an ability to function effectively on a team complex engineering problems by applying whose members together provide leadership, principles of engineering, science, and create a collaborative and inclusive mathematics. environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. an ability to apply engineering design to an ability to develop and conduct appropriate produce solutions that meet specified needs

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gustavo Adolfo Sanchez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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effectiveness of PBL as a teaching methodology and its potential for improvingstudent learning outcomes during a CST course.Literature reviewAviation systems are complex systems. Systems thinking theories, tools, and techniques may beused to identify stakeholders' relationships, internal dynamics, and processes. The CriticalSystem Thinking (CST) approach clarifies the relationship of interdependence between thecomponents of a system and emphasizes that a system is greater than the sum of its parts1. CSTwas introduced during the 1980s as an alternative to the traditional hard systems thinking 1 Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Claudio Freitas, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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pedagogy in FYE.Introduction According to Chatman [1-Pg. 19], narrative is essentially a way of organizing text. Thenarrative structure must be brought to life through various forms: in writing, as seen in storiesand events; through spoken words and acting, as in plays and films; in drawings, comic strips,and actions; and even in music. Recognizing its potential to convey stories, scholars begun toexplore narrative as a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning experience. The applicationof narrative pedagogies, also called story-based pedagogies, spans extensive research over thelast decades [2], [3], [4]. While recent studies still explore the potential of narrative an storytelling ineducation [5], [6], [7], little is known is terms

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University

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century whenthe first computers were introduced, and computer science became recognized as a field of studyat the university level.1 At the birth of computer science education and throughout the last seventyyears, there has been continued debate on what should be emphasized in the curriculum, theoryversus application.1,2 Some experts argued that a strong understanding of mathematics in the senseof using symbols, logic and number theory in the development of algorithms was the mostimportant while others such as those in the computer industry believed training a workforce todevelop the hardware and software using engineering principles was key.1 In a study by Hromkovicand Lacher3 that focused on the historical connections of human thinking and

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Farzana Rahman, Syracuse University; Elodie V. Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara, Syracuse University

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Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara Dept of EECS Syracuse University Syracuse, NY USA ssshashi@syr.eduAbstractThe disparity of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline have beena persistent problem in the United States of America. Research suggests that women who join STEMdiscipline leave very frequently to care for their families, financial setbacks, personal obligations, and callto active-duty program. Returning women, very rarely choose to pursue STEM education or cannot enterthe STEM workforce because - 1) these fields are constantly

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Celia A. Evans PhD, Cornell University; Ryan Sauvé, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University; Jena Michele Rozanski, Cornell University

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Observations, reflection, and goal setting, support development of evidence- supported pedagogy in engineering peer educators Celia Evans1, Lisa Schneider-Bentley1, Jena Rozanski2, Jordan Johnson2, and Ryan Sauve1 1 Engineering Learning Initiatives, Cornell University, 2College of Engineering Cornell UniversityAbstractIn higher education, the role of undergraduate educators is growing. Teaching teams in large coursesoften have a mix of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs). We employ and trainundergraduate ‘Academic Excellence Workshop (AEW) Facilitators’ who, in pairs, lead weeklycollaborative learning sessions that parallel challenging core courses. In training sessions, we introduceand

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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media representations of Black women on their STEM identity development.Specifically, we answer the following research questions: 1) How does the proportion of Blackwomen compare to that of other racial groups in STEM roles in popular science fiction films and2) How are Black female characters represented in STEM and non-STEM roles in popular sciencefiction films? This study found that Black women are scarcely represented in Both STEM and no-STEM roles in the science fiction films. Moreover, in the sample of films analyzed for this study,Black women have not been cast in a lead or co-lead role in any film. The findings highlight theneed for greater non-stereotypical representation of Black women in popular films to provide rolemodels for young

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Lisa Cole, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Michelle Tsui-Woods, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Vanessa Ironside, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University

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: K-12 Education, STEM Outreach, STEM Education, Engineering Education,Equity Diversity and Inclusion, K-12 OutreachIntroductionThe k2i academy at the Lassonde School of Engineering - York University works with K-12education sector partners to design and implement programs that address systemic barriersto opportunities in STEM. In 2019, the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering reportedthat 24.4% of undergraduate engineering students were women. (ONWiE, 2019) In 2016,Engineers Canada reported that only 1% of undergraduate engineering students enrolled inaccredited engineering programs identified as Indigenous peoples. (Engineers Canada,2016) In this paper, we will share our experience in designing a program that addressessome of the

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Esther Jose, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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face to succeed in engineering have been extensively documented[1]. Experiences with the “chilly climate” have shown to deter women from persisting inengineering and other STEM degrees [2]. Although women faculty in engineering haveovercome such challenges throughout their academic career, they continue to face challengesrelated to gender disparities in academic environments [3]. On the other hand, their condition asminorities in male dominated areas can be evaluated as an advantage given the presence ofstrategies for their advancement, such as affirmative action [4]. In this literature review, we payattention to some of the challenges these accomplished women faculty face throughout thepipeline: from graduation to hiring as well as in

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Felicity Bilow, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University

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problems facing the world. Undergraduate engineeringstudents enrolled in two sophomore-level engineering courses at Clarkson University (CU), onetechnical course (n = 19) and one sociotechnical course (n = 15), completed a pilot survey duringthe fall 2021 semester. Student responses to a set of open-ended questions at the end of thesurvey were explored to find differences between the two courses, as well as gender-relateddifferences within and between each course, across three categories, to understand how thecourse had affected students’: (1) sense of belonging in engineering; (2) views of the relationshipbetween engineering and social justice; and (3) views of the relationship between engineeringsocial responsibility. Their responses revealed

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Dax Amburgy, Ohio Northern University College of Engineering; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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buildings and public locations can be challenging. Commonexamples are restroom signs, room numbers, and memorial signs. For students on universitycampuses, these signs can be very common. There are two current methods of helping membersof society with such impairments. The first method is using audio. Stations are set up withbuttons that people can press to hear an audio recording of the message that needs to betransmitted. The other method is a written code of 2x3 matrix raised dot characters that the usercan feel by running their finger over. This code, shown in figure 1, is known as braille. Figure 1: An example of the braille alphabetWhile braille books and permanent signs fill the need of identifying unchanging

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Morgan Elaine Bartley, West Virginia University; Andrew C. Nix, West Virginia University; Brian D. Woerner, West Virginia University

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solutions, positioning teams for success in fostering a diverse andinclusive design team culture within the field of sustainable mobility.IntroductionThe EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge (EVC) is a competition between 13 North Americanuniversity teams, sponsored by the US Department of Energy through Argonne NationalLaboratories. The challenge focuses on re-designing the drive train and adding autonomousdriving functionality to the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, as serves as a basis for capstone design projectsat participating universities [1]. At WVU, approximately 70 students per year in the majors ofMechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Sciencefulfill their capstone design requirements through the EcoCAR

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University

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, Yousef Sardahi2, and Asad Salem2 1 Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 2 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Marshall University Huntington, WV 25705 ferdjallah@marshall.edu, sardahi@marshall.edu, asad.salem@marshall.edu AbstractThe proposed curriculum on wind and solar energy offers an educational opportunity to bothundergraduate and graduate students, allowing them to acquire essential skills in renewable energyand engineering design. The primary objective of this curriculum is to expose and

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Prakash NA Ranganathan, University of North Dakota; Jamison Jangula, University of North Dakota; Utku Kose, University of North Dakota; Neena Goveas, University of North Dakota; Shree Ram Abayankar Balaji, University of North Dakota

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Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 1 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationprograms and the host institutions [1-3]. Lately, many engineering programs are continuously fora well-rounded “inter-disciplinary” program. Due to this inclusion, the concept of a “departmentoffering an inter-disciplinary program” has become challenging due to constraints on balancingteaching core cyber vs. non-cyber courses (psychology, sociology, law), resources, courseofferings, availability of faculty. In programs such as engineering or CS, digital transformationforce planners and policy makers to update and adapt existing programs to attract learnersaccording to rapidly changing demands

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Betsy M. Aller, Western Michigan University; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati

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graduate from their engineering program with the ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences.1 These audiences can range from academicpersonnel, industrial leaders, teams on jobsites, and discussions with non-engineeringstakeholders. When reviewing the literature on the communication abilities of engineers, whilethere appears to be a consensus that the skills are important, the exact skills that must be focusedon seem to be varied. Particular research has focused on communication as a holistic component,where presentations, writing, and oral communication are covered by the umbrella term ofcommunication. Others focus purely on writing ability or oral communication skills. Thefollowing sections provide a brief overview of some

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La'Tonia Stiner-Jones PhD, MBA, The Ohio State University

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An Engineering REU Program La’Tonia Stiner-Jones Department of Biomedical Engineering The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210 stiner-jones.1@osu.eduResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REU’s) serve an important role in providing studentswith an immersive research experience. In many cases REU’s provide students consideringgraduate school with their first research opportunity, can influence them to go to graduate school,and prepare them for success in applying to and completing graduate school. Our REU SITEprovided an opportunity for all of these. Our program was a 10

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Aileen Reid, University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Ayesha Sherita Sherita Boyce; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Chaturved Janaki, University of Georgia

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projects and buildingparticipants’ confidence as educational researchers. This project was funded based on impactrather than knowledge generation; thus, this paper will report on the impacts of the ProQualInstitute in terms of participants served and evaluated outcomes and project team observations.The key evaluation questions we answered were: 1. To what extent did the project design and implement a high-quality and culturally responsive training program? 2. What knowledge and skills did participants gain because of participation in the ProQual Institute? 3. How could the ProQual Institute be built upon to improve participant outcomes?Background & Conceptual FrameworkThe target audiences for the ProQual Institute were STEM

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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

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Buket D Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Ioana A. Badara, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Ausit Mahmood, University of Bridgeport

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Groups (ARG) Model Buket D. Barkana1, Navarun Gupta1, Jungling Hu2, Ausif Mahmood3, Ioana Badara4 Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 23 Departments of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 4 School of Education, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604Abstract:Our paper reports the self-evaluation of a research-based course taught in the School of Engineering at the Universityof Bridgeport. The University of Bridgeport received funding

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Interdisciplinary Integration and Sociotechnical Thinking: The Big Picture

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Fernandez, UMass Amherst; Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Ankita Kumar; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University; Zoii Arrianna Henry; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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it's going to leave a worse world for future generations. … now we're the tree, we're the whale.” - Justin Rosenstein in The Social Dilemma [1]The word “engineer” is derived from the Latin root word “ingenium,” which refers to “innatequalities, ability; inborn character” [2]. To engineer means to contrive or devise. Through anontological lens, every invention and technological advancement has inevitably shaped andreshaped the world. At the heart of this practice is the modern-day engineer whose role is tobridge the gap between what is and what could be. And so, engineers function as the manifestorsof the designed world. The praxis of engineering is giving birth to the seen, felt, and tangible inthe

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Formation and Development of Engineers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Michael W. Ibrahim; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles

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situation, and more detailed housing situation.The pilot results of the EEHS provide detailed insight into the experiences and needs of studentsin STEM programs at MSIs and regionally serving institutions. The results may also be usefulwithin the contexts of a diverse range of institutions as they strive to serve students fromhistorically marginalized backgrounds.Keywords: Surveys, Climate, Belonging, LGBT+, Housing Insecurity, Minority-Serving InstitutionsIntroductionCalifornia State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a teaching-focused, public institutionof higher education located on the East side of Los Angeles. There are 23,298 undergraduate and3,734 graduate students enrolled at the university, as of April 2022 [1]. The function of

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University

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, academic experiences.1. IntroductionSub-Saharan Africa (SSA), African American, Afro-Latino, Caribbean, etc., represent region-specific and different groups of Blacks with ethnically diverse cultures and experiences. Despitethe SSA students being among the least-represented international student groups in the U.S. [1],they represent the fastest-growing and highest-educated among Blacks in the U.S. [2]. Accordingto the Migration Policy Institute [2], more than 64% of SSA Blacks have college degrees ordegrees in STEM majors. Despite their accomplishments, this population is understudied inengineering education literature. In particular, Blacks born in West Africa (WAFR), who are themost represented and include Nigerians (the highest educated WAFR

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University; Collins N. Vaye, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University

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microsystems. In 2005 he left JHUAPL for a fellowship with the National Academies and researched methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. Later that year, he briefly served as a mathematics instructor in Baltimore City High Schools. From 2005 through 2018, Dr. Berhane directed engineering recruitment and scholarship programs for the University of Maryland. He oversaw an increase in the admission of students of color and women during his tenure and supported initiatives that reduce the time to degree for transfers from Maryland community colleges. The broader implications of his research are informed by his comprehensive experiences as a college administrator. His areas of scholarly interest include: 1