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Simulations and Virtual Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yiyang Li, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Charles I Sukenik, Old Dominion University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

the virtual labs for the course PHYS 303 offered atOld Dominion University (ODU), the proposed development techniques can be readily extendedto other courses that utilize these common instruments, including courses offered by universitiesand high schools. A preliminary user study conducted with the first lab module in the coursePHYS 303 demonstrated the effectiveness of the virtual lab.1. IntroductionIn the evolving landscape of educational technology, virtual labs have emerged as an importanttool, offering an alternative to traditional laboratory experiences. With technology's continualadvancement and integration in educational settings, virtual labs are increasingly gainingprominence. This trend is particularly evident in the fields of

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kalon Ma Bienz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Devon Bountry, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Chang Rui Liu, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Behnam Ghalamchi

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

a wider array of learning tools withoutimposing supplementary financial burdens or prerequisites. 1. IntroductionUse for digital twins has increased greatly in the last decade. Starting with the pandemic, a needfor digital learning accelerated the research and use of this technology. The physical system wastraditionally a singular physical object or machine. Now the systems have increased in complexityand with the use of modern technology can model intricate systems including social structures,economical systems, biological beings, or engineering physical systems. [2] This was the first seenused in NASA’s Apollo program and was quickly adopted by the industrial and manufacturingindustry to model manufacturing processes and product

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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Bowman, University of North Dakota; Bethany Jean Klemetsrud P.E., University of North Dakota; Emine Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Erin Lacina

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Dr. Robinson has over twenty years of K – 12 teaching experience, including seven years as a teacher leader of professional development in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, and in elementary science and engineering pedagogy.Erin Lacina ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impact of Professional Development in Culturally Relevant Engineering Design for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (RTP, Diversity)AbstractEffectively teaching engineering within a culturally relevant framework [1] has the potential todramatically increase student engagement, outcomes, and representation within STEM

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NEE Technical Session 3 - Courses: development, logistics, and impact

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida; Viktoria Medvedeva Marcus, University of Florida

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

,behavioral intention to use, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use. GPA andvoluntariness had significant relationships with actual use and perceived usefulness. Housing hadno effect on any of the TAM factors. This study provides valuable insights into how students'unique backgrounds shape their educational journeys, insights which program managers and neweducators can utilize to inform the design of new programs.Introduction. In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared an outbreak of a novelcoronavirus a global pandemic [1]. As COVID-19 guidelines were rapidly put in place, requiringsocial distancing and closure of many public places, including most schools and universities,who had to quickly pivot to distance

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

PerceptionsIntroductionIn today's rapidly changing educational landscape, it's essential to cultivate an early interest inSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields to shape the futureworkforce and enhance global competitiveness. Students often choose their educational andcareer paths based on their experiences and knowledge [1]. However, American secondarystudents' lower math and science scores compared to other industrialized nations are concerning,as it could impact the US job market's ability to remain at the forefront of innovation [3].Furthermore, students from Rural Independent School Districts (R-ISD) often face limitedresources and limited access to specialized academic programs or exposure to high-techindustries. To address this

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Yoi Tibbetts University of Virginia Kenneth E. Barron James Madison UniversityIntroductionLow student success rates in introductory math courses represent one of the most common andcritical barriers to college graduation rates across the United States [1]. The causes of thisproblem are multifaceted and vary across institutions, but based on a wide range of nationalreports, math instructors often are not provided the training or resources necessary to bestsupport student learning [2].Professional development for math instruction is most commonly focused on curriculum andtechnology tools to support instruction. A critical, yet often overlooked component

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The Best of Computers in Education Division (COED)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Lisa Graham Robeson, Ohio Northern University; Ye Hong, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

issues.Introduction and Literature ReviewFemale representation has continuously been an issue within computing, including computergaming. As women are stakeholders in educational software and make up roughly half of thepopulation, it is essential they see themselves being represented accurately and positively.Gender Representation Issues in ComputingWhen digital computers became a practical reality in the 1940s, women were the pioneers inwriting software for the machines. At the time, men regarded writing code as a secondary, lessinteresting task, as the real “glory” lay in hardware design [1]. When the number of coding jobsexploded in the 1950s and 1960s, employers looked for candidates who were logical, meticulous,and good at math. In this respect, gender

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Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

address those needs. Some of the initiatives like community-led urban farming projects, training programs, or cooperative models that empower and benefit thecommunity are taken into consideration to enhance such collaborations with the community atlarge.1.Introduction1A. Sustainable Robotic AgricultureThe global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, placing immense pressure on foodproduction systems1. Concurrently, environmental concerns such as climate change, soildegradation, and water scarcity pose significant challenges to traditional farming methods. Roboticagriculture offers a promising solution by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency,productivity, and sustainability in food production. Robotic agriculture encompasses

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ernest Chavez, Colorado State University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

develop an outline for their philosophy statement andthink about what motivates them to serve as mentors. At workshops for DoE researchers, weemphasized how mentoring aligned with their research's broader impacts and diversitystatements.Recommendations for InstitutionsThe National Academies Consensus Report (NAE, 2019) emphasizes seven recommendationsfor institutions supporting effective mentoring practices. Six recommendations are listed inFigure 1. The seventh recommendation focuses on the need to mitigate mentorshippractices. Workshop participants selected a recommendation, discussed it in a round tableformat, and reported to the larger group. On more than one occasion, conversations convergedon discussions about support and reward

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ed Bassett, Texas A&M University; Cindy Lawley, Texas A&M University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Pathway”, NISTS Conference, Portland OR. 1/2023; Onate, P., Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., Innovation Conference, ”Texas A&M – Dallas College: A New Way to an Engineering Degree” (3/2023); Cedor, T., Bassett, E., Onate,P. TRACS Summit, ”Promoting Social Capital and Environmental Citizenship: Partnership between A&M, Dallas College, and Chevron.” Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., TACAC Conference ”Alternative Pathways to Engineering Majors” (9/2022).Dr. Cindy Lawley, Texas A&M University Dr. Cindy Lawley is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Academic and Outreach Programs and is responsible for the PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach Program, the Engineering Academies Program, the Professional and

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

support them personally and professionally. Ten participant interviews were analyzeddeductively (Stake, 1995) using cultural marginality (Choi, 2001) as a conceptual framework.Data analysis findings revealed three themes to which postdoctoral affairs offices must be moreattentive in the personal and professional journey of postdoctoral scholars of color: (1) preparethem for the transient nature of their positions, (2) smooth their unique work challenges, and (3)address workplace isolation and invisibility. The findings of this study could be useful topostdoctoral affairs offices and postdoctoral advisors in advocating for the needs and priorities ofthis population. By prioritizing and addressing their concerns, such offices can create a

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6 - Institutional Contexts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regina Werum, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Patricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Joseph C Jochman, University of North Dakota; Andrea Johnson; Lance C. Perez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Stephen Cooper, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

research.IntroductionDespite decades of efforts to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) fields, most professionals in these generally high-paying, high-statusoccupations continue to be white men. In the United States, the STEM job-growth rateoverall is more than twice the average rate for the total workforce [1, p. 201], with most jobopenings in computer science and engineering (CS&E) [2]. The limited representation ofwomen in these fields is apparent: Women comprise just 28 percent of workers in science andengineering fields overall, and even less in CS&E fields [3].These labor-force dynamics also reflect trends in U.S. higher education: Although women’spostsecondary attainment rates exceed men’s, women remain

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Empathy, Psychological Safety, and Leadership in Engineering Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

complex challenges in their professional context that requireboth technical and social competencies and include providing clean water, the ethics ofdeveloping AI, engineering better delivery of medication, and preventing nuclear terror [1]. Toeffectively solve these complex problems, engineers have to rigorously and adeptly applytechnical skills and soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and empathy [2]. Soft skillsare widely recognized as having increasing importance for employment, career success, andprofessional and personal satisfaction in modern engineering workplaces [3].Empathy is a critical soft skill, focused on building emotional intelligence [2], [4], [5], [6], andhas many definitions in the literature [7]. This work is

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

literature review.Brief Literature ReviewHigher educational institutions in the United States continue to attract some of the best studentsworldwide, increasing the cultural diversity on our campuses. Despite their strong academicpreparation, international students face several obstacles, especially, in their first semester.Expressing their thoughts on paper, adjusting to the American educational system, and asking forhelp when needed, do not come naturally to some international students in their first semester inthe United States. Those who cannot adjust quickly may end up underperforming in their firstsemester. Gardner [1], and Kizilcec and Cohen [2] explain that generally, graduate studentsachieve academic success if they master time management

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ahmet Turkmen

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

learning withthe advantages of AI.For the effective integration of AI in CEE education, educators must prioritize a two-prongedapproach: leveraging the benefits of AI-driven tools while instilling in students a critical mindsettoward the information they receive. Such a balanced approach promises a more dynamic,responsive, and critically engaged learning environment in Electrical Engineering.IntroductionIn recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in Electrical Engineering (EE) educationhas gained significant attention [1]. This integration has two main benefits. Firstly, it enablesstudents to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to utilize AI technologies in theircareers [2]. Secondly, it addresses the growing need for

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timmy Elwin Kipfmiller III, United States Military Academy; Alexander Tucker, United States Military Academy; Charles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

structural panels subject to blast and static loading. Additionally, Timmy has earned the Envision Sustainability Professional Credential (ENV SP) equipping him with a framework that encourages systematic changes in planning, design, and delivery of sustainable civil infrastructure.Alexander Tucker, United States Military AcademyCharles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military AcademyNicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy Nicholas Parker is a Civil Engineering major at the United States Military Academy at West Point. His academic interests revolve around transportation infrastructure and entertainment venue construction. Nicholas is a manager for the Division 1 Army Women’s Softball Team and he is also a

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia; Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia; Anne M Fernando, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

implementation of a dedicated precalculus course.To address these obstacles, the aim of this study is to understand the impact of accessibleprecalculus practice opportunities to all students, with the goal of enabling them to enhance theirprecalculus skills without feeling overwhelmed. This objective was achieved by integratingprecalculus instruction into the curriculum of Calculus II and assessing its outcomes.Literature ReviewThere is acknowledgement that the math course entry point in curricula for engineering studentsmay differ among students based on socio-economic and minority classifications. Those who arefirst generation college students, Underrepresented Minority (URM)1 students, or those with feweracademic opportunities in secondary education

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ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

showcase several student projects and someof the design. These projects indicate that students’ critical-thinking ability and creativity can begreatly increased when given the freedom to develop their own signature-thinking projects.1. IntroductionMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers an ABET Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) accredited mechatronics engineering program, in which students learn bothelectrical and mechanical engineering course materials. Digital Circuits Fundamentals is one ofthe required electrical courses in the curriculum, typically taught in the junior year. Theprerequisites of this course are Computer Science I and Electrical Circuit Analysis I. It is theprerequisite of two other courses: Programmable Logic

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

mapping of relevantlearning outcomes throughout the required curriculum, programmatic assessments, andwork toward sustainment of the effort by providing valued assessment reporting.Introduction to the sustainability curriculum effortSince 2020 a small group of faculty at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Parkhave been working toward preparing engineering undergraduates to become bothwilling and able to tackle sustainability challenges. Sustainability is considered broadlyto include the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. In oureffort we also address topics from the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework [1],in particular systems thinking and critical thinking, and we explicitly consider diversity

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Weeden-Wright; John M Hutson, Lipscomb University; Amy Nelson, Lipscomb University; Max David Collao, Lipscomb University; Jordan Wilson P.E., Lipscomb University; Monica Sartain, Lipscomb University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

engineeringnationally hover around 60%, but dip below 40% when accounting for various underrepresenteddemographics [1], [2]. Notably, these figures often paint an overly optimistic picture, asuniversities typically exclude pre-engineering students or those facing initial obstacles to startingthe engineering curriculum from graduation rate calculations.At Lipscomb University, students are allowed to declare engineering upon admission.Anecdotally, we see that many of these students attrit (to another degree program or leave theuniversity altogether) before beginning their engineering curriculum. This attrition is primarilyattributed to challenges in math remediation and delayed graduation timelines. Consequently, theactual graduation rates for this at-risk

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Butt, University of Toronto; Elizabeth DaMaren, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

in their capabilities of using CAD software. Therefore, there iscurrently a lack of research investigating how students develop self-efficacy in relation to CADprior to their undergraduate degree.As there currently does not exist a validated scale to measure CAD self-efficacy, in this paper,we explore the related concepts of undergraduate engineering students’ initial 3D Modeling andEngineering Design self-efficacy before formal CAD instruction at the university level.Bandura’s Theory of Self-Efficacy suggests there are four main sources of self-efficacy: masteryexperiences, social persuasion, vicarious experiences and physiological states [1]. Therefore, weaim to answer the question: “What prior CAD learning experiences influence

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University; Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Penn State University, Behrend College; Jiawei Gong, Penn State University, Behrend College

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

faculty members can be supported during different career stages of our lives(for example, their transition points from graduate student to advanced researcher and/ or juniorfaculty members and finally helping them to transition into mid-career faculty positions like anassociate professor and helping them move onwards full professor or administrative positions)based on our own first-hand experiences. The goal of this autoethnography is to include thecultural and linguistic assets and unique world views that international faculty members bringand finding ways to leverage them while promoting professional development, mentorshipsupports, and preserving their mental health.1. IntroductionInternational faculty members play a vital role in shaping the

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aubrey Wigner, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines; Catherine Chase Corry, Colorado School of Mines; Julianne Stevens, Colorado School of Mines

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

students.While a sense of belonging can lead to higher retention and persistence, the feeling of beingexcluded can lead students to leave STEM majors or drop out of university entirely [1]. Mistakeswhen setting makerspace culture can be costly in terms of diversity by pushing out students whootherwise are borderline in their perceptions of belonging in STEM programs and institutions.This work-in-progress paper shares results from the first year of our two-year study. In year one,we focused on collecting data on the experiences on inclusion and exclusion that students face atour institution. This paper provides a preliminary analysis of that initial data and providessuggestions to our makerspace director and other institutional leaders. While we

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

–particularly Latinos/as/xs – have been perceived as disruptive elements of theAmericanization project [1]. Latinos/as/xs have been framed as individuals that are unable tosucceed in academic spaces because of inherent deficits and thus unable to accommodate tothe demands of American exceptionalism [2]. Engineering is no exception to this deficitframing of Latinos/as/xs. In fact, engineering has a long history of discrimination towardminoritized groups that is still present today in engineering programs [3]. For instance,Latino/a/x engineering students still contend with the enduring repercussions of deficitideologies, racialization, and a process of assimilation through subtractive schooling [4, 5].Engineering has, too, embraced an educational

Conference Session

Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

' native and secondary languages to boost their grasp of scientific ideas.Research [1] confirms that this approach enhances students' scientific understanding. To foster asupportive teaching environment, a workshop was recently held for teaching assistants, whichHan et al. [2] found effective in building community and attracting international students seekingto improve their teaching skills. In the work by Pierson [3] the concept of translanguaging iselucidated as a dynamic process where individuals leverage diverse languages and modes for thepurposes of meaning-making and expression, particularly within the context of bilingual andEnglish-dominant STEM classrooms. This process is posited to facilitate learning by allowingfor a more inclusive and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Sheila Castro, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

groups. This observation is consistent with national trends showing underrepresentation ofLatina/o populations in STEM disciplines.[1], [2] With this motivating background, a study hasbeen undertaken to explore the social, cultural, educational, and institutional factors affectingmatriculation of undergraduate Latina engineering students into graduate engineering programsand/or industry careers. A research team was formed with four members (co-authors of thispaper) from diverse backgrounds but a common commitment toward an asset-based approachthat avoids marginalizing individuals in the research design process and by selecting respectivemethods.[3] Results of these team discussions and decisions sought balance between variousphilosophical

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

provide programs and spaces where minority studentscan foster higher self-confidence and positivity towards engineering.IntroductionReducing the gender gap in educational outcomes requires better recognizing the systemicbarriers that exist in higher education. Individual, group, institutional, and societal factors playan essential role in maintaining the gap in women's college attainment, particularly inengineering. According to the National Girls Collaborative Project [1], young women havesimilar abilities in mathematics and sciences but differ in their confidence, interest, andbelongingness to science-related fields, compared to young men. Historically, engineering hasbeen framed and perceived as a male-dominated discipline, emphasizing traits

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

preliminary list of good practices for inclusiveinstitutional and pedagogical support for BLV learners pursuing introductory ECE education. Wealso believe that the CARE methodology can be used to amplify the voices of other ECEstudents with different disabilities to inform systemic change for inclusive ECE education.1 Introduction1.1 Disability in engineering education and professional fieldsThe 2023 National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) report Diversity andSTEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities defines a person with a disability assomeone who experiences difficulties completing one of the following activities: “seeing wordsor letters in ordinary newsprint (with glasses or contact lenses, if usually worn

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lily Liang, University of the District of Columbia; Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Rui Kang

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

community tothe center as they gain expertise and engage and participate actively in the sociocultural practicesof the community[7].Figure 1. [7] shows the following components in the situated learning theory: 1) context, theenvironment within which the learning occurs; 2) novice, the learner and newcomer in thecommunity of practice; and 3) experts, who know about the subject to be learned. Figure 1. Model of Situated Learning Theory (From “Situated Learning Theory” by Sandra P. Mina Herrera, used under CC BY 4.0)In [2], the authors considered the traditional classroom to be decontextualized and discussed theapplications of situated learning theory in computer science education and the challenges ofdoing so.ApproachTo

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

ABET student outcomes. 1 Several others have applied team-oriented PBL methodologies within the context of fluidmechanics courses. Meikleham et al. [5] documented their utilization in a flipped-delivery fluidmechanics course, where they heightened active student involvement through inquiry-basedlearning involving five experiments employing custom-designed kits. Pérez-Sánchez and López-Jiménez [6] adopted a PBL approach centered on learning, research, and reflection acrossvarious courses, spanning different academic levels, including Bachelor's and Master's programs,within a hydraulic and environmental engineering department. They directed