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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhee Kim, Western Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

) Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee provided the list of CFD-relatedconcepts and different approaches to introduce CFD into a undergraduate engineeringcurriculum [1]. Integrating CFD topics into a fluid mechanics course is a suitable approach tobenefit engineering students in general, while a separate CFD course is more appropriate toengineering students who are interested in CFD research or careers. [2] and [3] designed separateundergraduate CFD courses and provided the detailed information on course contents andassigned projects. There are a number of studies that integrated CFD topics into theirundergraduate fluid mechanics courses to increase students understanding of flow behaviors( [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]). In the present study, the

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Education, 2024Increasing Sense of Belonging for Low-Income Engineering Students: A Review of Barriers, S-STEM Programs, and Future DirectionsIntroductionObtaining a postsecondary degree is associated with positive gains for graduates, includingincreased earnings, higher levels of employment, and better health [1][2]. An increase inearnings levels aids in working against equity issues in education and society. For example,college graduates earn on average $24,900 more than high school graduates [1]. Although thereare positive outcomes for low-income students (LIS) who obtain a college degree, this studentpopulation continues to struggle with higher education access and retention. Institutionscontribute to the continuation of

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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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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

CRITL national and the Editorial Board for the Engineering Education Review an International Journal. ¨Michael M. Malschutzky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany Michael M. Malsch¨utzky is a Research Associate at the Centre for Teaching Development and Innovation (ZIEL) as well as Affiliate Faculty at the Department of Management Sciences at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany. He received his Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Mechanical Engineering from H-BRS in 2005. After working as Test & Validation Engineer (TIER-1) and Program Management Engineer (OEM) in the automotive industry, he returned to academia in 2013, receiving his BSc (2017) and MSc (2023) in

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DSA Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidan Kenny, Northeastern University; Andrew L Gillen, Northeastern University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

studycreates a visual map of the holistic engineering education experience. Case studies 1 and 2compare traditional and creative data visualization techniques, whereas case study 3 introducesnew visualization for understanding the engineering education field. Bar plots, heatmaps,infographics, and systemograms are explored in this paper. This work not only enhances theunderstanding of the critical issues addressed in the case studies but also highlights the potentialof creative data visualization in addressing multifaceted challenges.IntroductionAcademic research in all fields is driven and supported by data. It is fundamental to decisionmaking as it provides evidence to support hypotheses, refute past claims, and give insight topatterns and trends

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Multidisciplinary Division Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Maria Anityasari, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology; Masaomi Kimura, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Faiqoh Agustin, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. Facilitated by a diverse team of 12 multinational lecturers from5 countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines), these programs offer aninterdisciplinary educational experience consisting of technology, history, and cultures of Asiancountries to enhance participants' self-efficacy [1]. VAx was initiated as a response to satisfy thedesperate demand for mobility programs hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, providing aDigital Transformation solution that offers borderless mobility programs regardless of locationand budget limitations. After three batches in 2021 and 2022 with a total of 239 certificateawardees, the program transitioned to a hybrid model in 2023. Of the 88 registered participantsfrom 10 different nationalities, 44

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University; Jonathan Aguilar, Kansas State University; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan Robert Hansen, Kansas State University; Nathan P. Hendricks, Kansas State University; Gaea A. Hock; Stacy L. Hutchinson, Kansas State University; Prathap Parameswaran, Kansas State University; Matthew R. Sanderson; Melanie Derby, Kansas State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

graduate students totrain as interdisciplinary thinkers and produce innovative interdisciplinary research. This papermay also be a guide to current and future NRT programs to help them pursue elements of thetraineeship that are most effective.IntroductionAcademic departments often work in silos, thus giving fewer opportunities for graduate studentsand faculty from different departments to interact and for graduate students to gain the skillsneeded to do interdisciplinary research. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration have severalbenefits such as addressing complex research questions and social problems and having a moreproductive team [1] [2]. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded interdisciplinarytraining at the graduate

Conference Session

Refining Manufacturing Education Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Jameela Al-Jaroodi; Anthony Moretti, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

become partof the general high school curriculum. In the final sections, we discuss the integration aspectsand conclude the paper and offer some prospects for future work.Background and Related WorkWorkforce development requires providing relevant and up-to-date knowledge to students toprepare them to take on the various roles in the workforce. In STEM fields, this requires rigorouscurriculum and in-depth technical coverage in the fields of study. One of the problems collegesfacing is the lack of interest in STEM fields among high school students [1]. Another problem isthe under preparedness of these students for the rigorous college curriculum required in theSTEM fields. The discussion of why students do not go for STEM programs and what

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

bottom line as well as measurement methods to trackenvironmental performance and the social impacts of construction activities. Sustainability keyperformance indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics used to track sustainability performance.Offering our future construction workforce knowledge about sustainability KPIs is fundamentalto achieving a sustainable future. The goals of this research are to: (1) understand the gap inconstruction management (CM) students’ knowledge related to sustainability KPIs and overallsustainability; (2) evaluate the significance of integrating sustainability topics, includingsustainability KPIs, into CM curricula; and (3) determine the most efficient teaching methodsand instructional tools for introducing

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon Stewart, Roger Williams University; Maija A. Benitz, Roger Williams University; Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

same ABET Accreditation category as ours -“Engineering (Bachelor of Science)”A review of the projects reported in the literature associated with first-year engineering designcourses reveals fairly good consensus on several elements. Not surprisingly, most design projectsprovide a problem statement for the students to start with (i.e. they are not tasked withidentifying a need) [2-16, 18-19, 21-26]. Providing a problem statement addresses studentinexperience with the EDP. On the other hand, the few projects that require students to identify aneed naturally focus on entrepreneurship [1-2, 5, 17, 20]. All projects reported in the literaturerequire students to work in groups to complete the design process. Certainly, this provides ameans for

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nethra Iyer, Northeastern University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. The class size was 33 with 14students responding to the survey.Figure 1: These comics12,13, 16, 17 were written and drawn by various student artists and edited by a chemical engineering professor. They were also disseminated at the 2022 and 2023 AIChE STEM Showcase and utilized for the Doing a World of Good Campaign.AssessmentThe survey was sent in two different parts– the first regarding the students’ learning preferencesbased on the North Carolina State Felder-Solomon11 “Index of Learning Styles Learning StylesQuestionnaire.” These questions gauged what preferences students had on a numerical style from1-9, with the categories being visual versus verbal, sequential versus global, active versusreflective, and intuitive versus

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

International Women of Color.Importantly, our narratives challenge the traditional notion of IWoC as a monolithic identity. Thetopic is important as it highlights the unique challenges faced by this group and the need forstructural and mentorship support and resources to facilitate their transition as the individualsevolve. The findings have implications for policy and practice, particularly in the areas ofsupport services and resources for international Women of Color students. Also, our research hasdirect implications for mentorship strategies and faculty development.Keywords: international Women of Color, Collaborative Autoethnography, navigating US highereducational and workforce development, equitable education.1. IntroductionIn the United States

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University; Mengzhou Chen, Purdue University; Amanda Danielle Wolf, Purdue University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

degree program: a blocking factor score and a delayfactor score. The blocking factor score for Course A is the number of courses that a studentcannot enroll in (i.e., they are “blocked”) if the student does not pass Course A. The delay factorscore for Course A is the number of prerequisite courses in the longest prerequisite pathway thatincludes Course A. The cruciality of Course A within the degree program is found by addingCourse A’s blocking factor and delay factor scores. Figure 1 below depicts the blocking factor,delay factor, and cruciality of a course visually. Finally, a total score for the structuralcomplexity of the degree program is calculated by adding together the cruciality of all courses inthe most efficient pathway to completing

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University ; Paul J. Thomas

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

the current usage and perceptions of industryprofessionals about AI tools in project management tasks. The specific research questions are:(1) What factors influence the usage of AI tools in project management practices? (2) How areproject managers currently using AI tools? (3) What are their perceptions of these tools?Methods: A survey was designed to gauge industry professionals' usage and perceptionsregarding AI's tools in project management tasks and included questions to gather demographicdata. This survey was shared across multiple project management groups on LinkedIn over athree-month duration, attracting 113 responses. A cleaning process was implemented to removeany invalid responses. A correlational analysis was performed on the

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katlin Hart Rowley, California State University, Fresno; Kimberly Stillmaker PE, California State University, Fresno; Aaron Stillmaker, California State University, Fresno; Hayley Garza; Edgar Zuniga; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

State University, Fresno,a Hispanic Serving Institution. Differences in perceptions of gender-based suitability and levelsof belongingness were observed between ethnic groups. A relationship between perceivingwomen to be less suitable for engineering and perceptions of increased difficulty for women inengineering was also observed.Introduction and BackgroundAlthough the number of engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded to women in the United Statesincreased noticeably in the 2010s [1] after decades of lackluster growth, women, especiallyBlack and American Indian / Alaska Native women, remain under-represented in engineeringrelative to their proportion of the US population. To improve the representation of women inengineering from under

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

CSP framework. Secondly, a framework for the use of CSPin praxis and research within the SSA context is proposed drawing on Onwuegbuzie et al.’s(2012) methodology literature analysis. Findings present an adapted CSP framework for SSA,comprising 11 tenets for asset-based research. They highlight CSP’s adaptability across contexts,underscoring its importance in SSA STEM education.Keywords: culturally sustaining pedagogy, asset-based education, exemplary teaching,inclusion, transferability, Sub-Saharan AfricaBackgroundResearch shows that teaching practices that are more contextual and inclusive of students’cultural backgrounds and experiences enhance students' learning [1]. It is this awareness ofimproved learning outcomes that paved the way for

Conference Session

Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jose Jaime Taha-Tijerina, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

➢ DisplacementThe test capabilities of the machine are listed as follows: ➢ Regulate RPMs. ➢ Tune applied load via PWM Controller. ➢ Distinguish the load amount. ➢ Run tests by counter. ➢ Ability to run tests by number of cycles.Design Methodology:The prototype of a tribometer was designed within ASTM Standards (ASTM D2714-94, ASTM E122-17). The machine could utilize both lubricant and non-lubricant substances fortesting block-on-ring configuration.Figure 1. A Block-on-ring testing arrangementThe prototype is operated using a steel test ring rotating against a steel block (Figure 1).(immersed/not in lubricant) Velocity of test ring is 7.9 m/min = spindle speed of 250rpm. Specimens were subjected to 68 kg normal load applied to 6.8 kg of

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Scott Bradshaw, Elizabeth City State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, and industry certification. Thenovel of building academic preparation was reported in ASEE 2023 [1] and IMEC conferences[2]. This paper reports on the workshop and internship activities and findings that introduced andprovided hands-on activities in reverse engineering techniques, design, simulation software, 3Dprinting, and manufacturing processes.WorkshopA two-week summer bridge workshop in advanced manufacturing using drone platforms fordesigning and manufacturing processing was accomplished at ECSU in June 2023. TheEngineering Technology student participants were engaged with lectures on the introduction toUAV design, SIMNET simulation software [3], design of airframes, and prototyping andfabrication of drones. The workshop surveys were

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University; Erik Fisher, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

education system.This paper looks across three qualitative studies during the work-based experiences (WBEs) ofeleven undergraduate computer engineering and information technology systems students fromgroups traditionally underrepresented in STEM. In this paper, WBEs are defined as paidengagements for students as they work on solving real-world problems, while performing tasksand projects in partnership with an employer or community partner. Three types of WBEs arerepresented: internships (Study 1), apprenticeships (Study 2), and company employees (Study 3).All three studies used the Socio-Technical Integration Research (STIR) methodology which hasbeen established in 80 studies worldwide and over a dozen peer-reviewed publications. As amethodology

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Skylar Hubbarth, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

personal connections they may notshare with a more senior mentor. Near-peer mentors are often perceived as more in tune with thestruggles of their mentees [1] and more approachable than an individual who identifies as an“expert” scientist [2]. Examples of near-peer mentoring relationships in academia include anupper-level student and a first-year student, an undergraduate student and a graduate student, or agraduate student and a new faculty member. Near-peer mentoring can positively affect both the mentor and the mentee. Studentmentees have stated that they feel more comfortable asking a near-peer mentor for academic helpthan they do a professor [3] and believe access to near-peer mentors promotes success in theircoursework [4]. Students

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - DEI and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College; Kurt M. Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Rachel Koh, Smith College

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion for professional practice consistent with theinstitution’s mission” [1]. Many in the engineering community recognize the need for developingengineering skill sets that address societal impacts within the design process. Not only shouldengineers be aware of the potential negative consequences of their designs, but they should alsoseek opportunities to create value and benefits for under-served populations.The body of research on social justice in engineering design is well documented [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Inparticular, human-centered design has emerged as a favored approach for students to approach thedesign process in capstone courses[7, 8, 9, 10]. Other best practices in engineering education topromote DEI

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University; Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

for some students.This is because opportunities to practice drawing FBDs have traditionally been in the context ofhomework, using problems sourced from a textbook. This type of learning environment suffersfrom drawbacks because (1) the process of drawing FBDs is not scaffolded into discrete tasks(e.g. isolating the body), (2) the ability to practice only a particular task is not possible, and (3)feedback is not immediate. The lack of immediate feedback is a particularly important issue, asimmediate feedback is necessary to prevent students from reinforcing bad practices and has beenshown to be an important factor in learning [1,2].Although learning to reliably draw accurate FBDs is difficult for most students, women may beat a disadvantage

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. This record will be comparedwith the approximately 420 students who either were eligible or did not take part in this program.Historical data will be reviewed to determine how predictive these initial markers are towardcompletion of the degree.IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations comprise 24% of theoverall United States workforce. Of those employed in STEM jobs, 51% have obtained abachelor’s degree or higher [1]. To help support and grow the U.S. STEM workforce, manyinstitutions of higher education are driven to increase the number of graduates within theirprograms. However, as the cost of higher education has risen, in many cases exceeding theaverage family income, students and families are left

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

affinity for mathematicsand science and encouraged them to pursue the profession. Other less commonly cited motivations forpursuing engineering are job prospects post-graduation, general interest in engineering, and a desire tocontribute to society. While these motivations portray a general understanding of how engineering isperceived as a job, they do not mean that they have a meaningful understanding of the profession. In fact,the literature suggests that most students do not actually understand the nature of engineering practiceupon entering a program, nor do they have any knowledge of the history of the profession (e.g., whymany practicing civil engineers need a professional license to work in the U.S.) [1-11]. For example,consider this

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 29

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Richard T. Cimino is a Senior Lecturer in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research interests include the intersection of engineering ethics and process safety, and broadening inclusion in engineering, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Initial validity evidence for a survey of skill and attitude development on engineering teamsAbstractThis research paper discusses an emerging project that 1) seeks to gather validity evidence for asurvey of engineering student teaming attitudes and skill

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

communities in the United StatesAbstractThis paper shares and compares the experiences of initiating and sustaining two graduatestudent-led international ethnic engineering education scholarly communities for Chinese andAfrican groups. Our goal is to reflect on our lived experiences and inspire future students andacademics to cultivate such communities to broaden participation and enhance researchcapability. We adopt the Community of Practice (CoP) as the theoretical framework and opt forcomparative ethnographic narrative analysis as the method in this paper. Specifically, we focusedon the following dimensions of two communities led by the two authors: (1) the origin andpurpose; (2) the characteristics; and (3) practices. Our findings suggest that

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 21

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaden Holt, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

as Genderqueer/Gender Non-Conforming.The qualitative data was deductively coded to examine the three types of interpersonal interactions:interactions with course content, interactions with peers, and interactions with instructor. The datashowed that students’ interactions with instructors and peers positively influenced theirengagement in the online engineering courses. However, students’ interactions with the coursecontent gleaned mixed responses. Some participants said it helped them engage with the coursematerial and others said it did not help them engage in the course content.IntroductionIn recent years, college universities have seen an increase in online course enrollment [1-2]. In2005, online enrollment began to increase, with 3.2

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DSA Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Mebougna L. Drabo, Alabama A&M University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

analytics is the process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data with thegoal of discovering insightful and critical information for decision making [1]. The integration ofdata analytics in STEM education has had a profound impact on the advancement in every sectorof industries, government, and academia today. A workforce equipped with essential dataanalytics skills is crucial to maintaining the growth and security in nuclear energy area. Researchshows that data analytics skills are in high demand in order to generate data-driven, robustsolutions to solving the challenges that our society is facing today [2][3]. As major nuclearscience and engineering problems rely on predictive computational modeling and simulation

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

usefulness. Results suggest that the case study’s animation and case analysiscomponents helped them to understand the steps involved in automating a process. A strongmajority of participants agreed that they would like more case studies like this one (85.7%) andthat the case study was relevant to their education (83.7%). Suggested improvements includeclearer instructions and explanations and a zoom function to make the details in the schematiceasier to see.1. MotivationAutomated system integration involves the design, interface, and troubleshooting of anautomated system—such as a robotic welding system, which integrates a robot, conveyor,fixture, sensors, and actuators for loading and unloading parts. As noted in earlier work [1], theability to

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 21

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University ; Paul J. Thomas, Purdue University; Owura Kuffuor, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

STEM courses can help students developcultural awareness as well as strategies to navigate the differences effectively.Keywords: undergraduate students, STEM, intercultural competenceIntroduction and BackgroundIn this era of the 21st century, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)education has gained paramount significance. Projections indicate that the U.S. economy willwitness an addition of approximately 1.4 million STEM-related jobs by the year 2030 [1].Notably, the median wage for STEM occupations is roughly double that of other professions inthe economy. Consequently, higher education institutions advocate for increased enrollment inSTEM programs. The increasing globalization of the workforce and the collaborative nature

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giselle S. Veach, University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

novel type of electric machine being developed at the University of Idaho requires the use of acontinuous annulus of high conductivity material bonded within a laminated core. Due tomaterials shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to supply chain snagsbecause of the offshore sourcing and development of materials such as copper and aluminum, ithas become expensive to create this annulus from copper. When considering aluminum,however, it has also become impossible to purchase a piece of aluminum of the desired extrudedprofile from an electrically conductive alloy. From sources [1] and [2] it is evident that thisproblem has been growing for many years and extends to manufacturers within and without theUnited States, who are often