Conference Session

Teaching with ML and Generative AI

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Cortez, Point Loma Nazarene University; Paul Daniel Schmelzenbach, Point Loma Nazarene University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

constraints, create lyrics appropriate to a specified music genre, and generate a detailedplan on how to achieve specific goals. With respect to education, some of the more notableapplications of ChatGPT include the ability to write an essay specific to the prompt, generateoperational code, and create lesson plans [2]. These capabilities raise the concern of studentcheating amongst educators [3]. Prohibiting the use of ChatGPT in the classroom will notalleviate this concern since students can submit work written by ChatGPT undetected by theinstructor. There exist tools to detect the possibility of ChatGPT generated text, however theresults are not definitive and can produce false positives [4]. In a new era of ChatGPT where it isdifficult to detect

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Filza H. Walters, Texas A&M University; Nadia Shuayto, Ohio Northern University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

Research and International Marketing. Committed to academic excellence, she actively contributes to the institution’s strategic planning initiatives and has served as a judge for various prestigious competitions, including The American Marketing Association’s Student Case Competition, Ethics in Leadership, and Marketing Research. Prior to her academic tenure, Dr. Shuayto co-founded Wingme Cosmetics, LLC, where she held the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, she provided visionary leadership, directing the company’s overall administration and spearheading its mission-driven activities. Her responsibilities ranged from representing the CEO in business matters to overseeing operational functions

Conference Session

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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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

StockAbstractWhile attempting to prototype a new electric machine design, University of Idaho researchersneeded to manufacture a conductive yet nonmagnetic extrusion. Copper was originally selectedfor this extrusion but multiple difficulties arose in procuring this material, including cost. As aresult, the researchers decided to investigate aluminum alloys, but the desired extrusion was notavailable in a suitable electrically conductive alloy. They then proposed but did not implement atest plan to determine if heat treatment of less desirable aluminum would be effective forincreasing conductivity of the alloy to within a tolerable range. This paper reviews the relevantresearch and accepted standards for metals manufacturing and the measurement of

Conference Session

Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

satellite campus can demonstrate their potential ofeventually becoming a traditional big University campus, by ensuring that their students arereceiving high-quality education and are performing at the same level as their peers at the big-University campus.Popularity of Satellite CampusThe plan to establish a satellite campus and incur eventual growth is largely dependent on theeconomic strengths of the region in which they are located. The current popularity of highereducation leads to having easily accessible locations that can attract a broad spectrum of highlyqualified faculty, efficient staff members, and enthusiastic students. The appropriate curricularoptions, majors, etc. of the satellite campus is determined based on the specialized

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

to enhance Hispanic/Latino transfer student success. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Investigating Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning for Students in a Fundamental Engineering CourseAbstractMotivation and self-regulated learning (SRL) are two interconnected constructs that are criticalfor student learning, especially for those in challenging fundamental engineering courses such asThermodynamics. Each of these elements are integral to the learning process and typicallyimpact one another, as fostering motivation can lead to improved self-regulatory skills. SRL isdescribed as a cyclical process where students plan, set goals, monitor learning, and reflect tofurther plan

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Erin A. Hostetler, Pennsylvania State University; Patrick Joseph Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

badgesoffer exciting opportunities beyond their traditional program of study [6]. Digital badges splitlearning into smaller units and are certified separately, allowing the student flexibility in whenand how far to further their skills.In addition to motivating learner engagement and achievement, digital badges can also be usedas a means of: 1. Supporting alternative forms of assessment, differing from standardized tests as the dominant form of knowledge assessment 2. Recognizing and credentialing learning, meeting the increasing workplace demands for evolving skills and competencies 3. Mapping learning pathways, scaffolding student exploration through a curriculum 4. Supporting self-reflection and planning, tracking what was

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

RicoMayaguez, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin); research facilities (NCSA, NCAR,Jackson Laboratory); and as part of outreach activities like the Mississippi Coding Academy. TheCyberAmbassadors materials were also adopted as the core curriculum of the professional developmentprogram of Tau Beta Pi (TBP), the Engineering Honor Society. This partnership with TBP was part of thesustainability plan for the CyberAmbassadors pilot; as a non-profit TBP is committed to hosting the open-source CyberAmbassadors curriculum materials and ensuring that they will continue to be freely availableto interested facilitators and participants.Although the pilot project wrapped up in summer 2023, the CyberAmbassadors curriculum continues tobe used

Conference Session

Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dessaray M Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Helmut Knaust, University of Texas at El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

perspectives, develop intercultural skills, and gain adeeper understanding of their field within a global context. These indicators of educationaleffectiveness (retention rates, shorter graduation rates) are specifically powerful forunderrepresented minority students as these groups have lower graduation and retention ratesthan their White counterparts [6]. Barriers to studying abroad for STEM StudentsDespite these advantages, there are notable barriers that hinder STEM students fromparticipating in study abroad programs. Highly structured degree plans in STEM fields can makeit challenging for students to find suitable study abroad opportunities that align with theiracademic requirements [7]. Additionally, difficulties in transferring credits, a

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malliga P, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai; Dinesh Kumar KSA; Janardhanan Gangathulasi, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chennai, ; Shanmuganeethi Velu P.E.; Arivalagan S

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

effect of POGIL compared to traditional teaching methods. Themethodology is carefully planned and executed as per the flow chart. Figure 1. Methodology Flow chartProcess-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) was implemented in one of the batches,and careful planning of various factors was focused for successful execution. Initially, suitabletopics for POGIL activities were chosen. Then, student groups were framed with 3–4 membersfor collaborative work during POGIL activities. Then the designed POGIL activities weredistributed to the students to engage them in active learning, collaboration, and inquiry. Thismethod is implemented for a batch of 46 students. On the other hand, the traditional method ofteaching was

Collection

2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Fernando Altamura; Alice Cherestes; David Titley-Peloquin

teamwork was helpful to promote group work in class and to learn by doing problems ourselves instead of just watching. Precalculus laboratory: ▪ We solved a lot of problems every week, really helpful. ▪ It is a space where I can motivate myself a little bit to review the concepts I forgot. ▪ The content posted on the Pre Calculus Lab is really helpful, would totally keep using and reviewing it in the future.We plan to continue implementing collaborative learning activities in our courses, and encourageother instructors, particularly those involved in first-year university courses, to do so as well.References[1] Gilley, B., & Clarkston, B. (2014). Collaborative testing: Evidence of learning in a controlledin-class

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

study on using a mini project in structural material testing to address ABET student outcomesAbstract: This is a case study manuscript exploring the potential of a mini-project centered arounda civil engineering course to satisfy several of the student outcomes outlined by ABET. Themini-project was developed to help students meet specific objectives based on Bloom'staxonomy. Students were expected to utilize the materials learned in the Structural materialslecture and lab to come up with a plan to test the effect of a pozzolan/supplementarycementitious material (SCM) on the properties of concrete. The student groups worked on fivedifferent mixes, investigating the effect of two different pozzolans: fly ash and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Rocha, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

and weakness, identifying employee training needs,identifying gaps in employee performance, and reducing the grievances of employees [2]. Thereare three general types of appraisals: confidential, open, and semi-open / semi-secret. Aconfidential appraisal does not include the appraised employee in the appraisal process [3]. Foran open appraisal, the appraised employee achieves self-awareness by being made aware ofstrengths, weaknesses, contributions, and shortcomings. This method of appraisal is reflectiveand involves the establishment of a plan of action [3]. A semi-open / semi-secret appraisalincludes the appraised employee at the beginning of the process and later removes theirparticipation until they receive their final rating [3].The

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaghayegh Kurzinski, Roger Williams University; Anne Anderson, Roger Williams University; Jonathan Robert Gomes, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

and potential for automated grading.They were then asked for their perception and feedback on their learning environment. It was shown thatthe interactive and visual nature of the modules engages a high level of spatial cognition and criticalthinking among students while preparing the students with a cutting-edge software skill.Zhang et al. [4] studied approaches that improve the students’ problem-solving skills in civil engineeringand construction management education. They used a teaching-learning experiment in a civil engineeringeducation program by role-playing with a real-world project using the procedures of the BIM ProjectExecution Planning Guide and process mapping. Their results based on the surveyed students showed thatthis

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karina Ivette Vielma, University of Texas at San Antonio; Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas at San Antonio; JoAnn Browning P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

cognitive theory (Bandura 1989): • People have the capacity to create internal beliefs and models, plans for action, and testing complex ideas; • Behavior is goal-oriented and seeks to accomplish a task; • People are self-reflective and able to analyze their experiences and thoughts; • People can control their own behavior and actions; • People learn by observing others; and • The environmental events, personal factors, and behaviors interact together.People’s beliefs about their abilities are primarily informed by the following: • Performance experience – a task can be accomplished because it was successfully achieved previously, • Vicarious experience –the task can be accomplished because someone else

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Raheleh Miralami, Mississippi State University; George D Ford, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Paper ID #41130Exploring Sleep Health in Construction Students: A Pilot StudyDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. His professional responsibilities include project planning and management as well as architectural design practice in private and public construction and engineering firms. He has taught in architecture and construction programs since 2006. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, construction education, data

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas McKean, University of Arkansas; Ranil Wickramasinghe P.E., University of Arkansas; LaShall Bates; Gary Bates; Jacquelyn Wiersma-Mosley, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Undergraduates (REU) program hostingstudents from universities outside of Arkansas. The LSRM program mirrored the 10-week REUsummer schedule with the addition of monthly mentoring sessions after the full-time summerexperience ended (Figure 1). This structure took advantage of the ability to maintain contact withthe students after the program ended that traditional REU programs lack. These sessions weredesigned to extend the mentor-mentee relationships formed during the program and provide careerawareness and professional development sessions. These sessions included presentations fromspeakers and tours of local industry planned with input from the students. The program expectsthat continuing to support the community and relationships formed will result

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

2’s message to bird 3 6. Panda then shares bird 1’s message to bird 4 7. Bird 4 flies to snail 2 8. Bird 4 passes on the message to snail 2Discussion prompts: 1. Break down the delay caused by Panda – how much of it is because of waiting? 2. Can we categorize the different sources of delay? 3. (optional to use if time permits) How does Panda deal with messages from different sources going to different destinations?The implementation of the activity was done in-class as an activity for a planned duration of 25minutes, with the following breakdown. 1. 5-minute setup: Students first form groups of 3-4 students. They are first given the time to read the scenario, followed by a check-in to ask for clarifications. 2. 5

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

adapted from “Engineering InstructionAction Team (E-IAT): Improving Teaching Methods in Engineering” [1] Flipped Classroom Instrument Lecture-Based Classroom Instrument Section A: Prior to classroom observations Section A: Prior to classroom observations The observer reviews the course material on The observer reviews the course material on the course LMS, meet with the instructor to the course LMS, meet with the instructor to discuss the approach to the course, student discuss the approach to the course, student challenges and issues, and plan for observed challenges and issues, and plan for observed lessons lessons Section B: Flipped Classroom

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camille S. Levine, University of Maryland; Samantha Ellen Wismer, University of Maryland ; Ryan Painter; Katrina Groth, University of Maryland

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

have developed an interactive game that allows players totinker with the effects of their decisions. In particular, the game allows users to investigatebranching decision paths, a key component of APE [3]. The basic premise of the game is that theuser must make driving-related decisions that modify the probability and consequences of anaccident. They may play the game any number of times to see how their decisions change thechances of each outcome as well as the outcome itself. In this paper, we have included anexample of typical gameplay progression, as well as our plan for evaluating learning outcomes.The development of this museum exhibit was motivated by a larger initiative to increase thepublic knowledge of engineering risk assessment and

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Engineering with and for Community Partners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexa Renshaw, Western Washington University; Bree L Carpenter, Western Washington University; Kylea Assayag-Nodine, Western Washington University; Derek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

schedulingavailability. They used the structure of the quarter-long class projects experienced in ENGR 115to base their planning, research, and design work on. This process helped promote “self-starting”skills in the students by giving them the responsibility of identifying an engineering problem ontheir own and leading their own task accomplishment such as team formation, work distribution,and work plan development. One of the teams focused on automating bedding distribution to the rooms of the hen houses.They began by researching different types of bedding materials suitable to chickens in small tomedium scale egg farms and created a summary of the pros and cons to each potential materialbased on purchasing cost, ease of distribution, functionality in

Conference Session

Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Anjali Maguie Raghavan, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Then, the week’s designated topic was covered for the remaining 45-50 minutes.As this first cohort consisted of younger high school students, the content was primarily gearedtoward the engineering disciplines and painted a general image of the college applicationprocess. An example lesson plan showing the structure of a seminar (from the first meeting) isshown below, with subsequent meetings following a similar format. Topic UT Austin Engineering Program Overview Learning After this session, students will: Objectives: ● Get to know their Cockrell School student mentors. ● Recall important facts about UT Austin’s Engineering Program. ● Become familiar with engineering

Conference Session

Identity Formation and Engineering Cultures

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeline Polmear, King's College London

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

]. Internationalstudents contribute academically, socially, culturally, and economically to UK universities,and their growing numbers have magnified the need to understand their experiences in UKhigher education. Challenges such as English proficiency, financial stress, culture shock, andacademic environment have been reported among international students [16]. Wheninternational students develop their engineering identity, it is one part of a multi-faceted storyin which they are also developing their understanding of self in a different culture andcontext.Research AimsThe aim of this paper is to present ongoing work on the module design and planned datacollection in the context of international undergraduate students’ macroethical andengineering identity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and severalstudents participated in focus groups after the module. These results are still being analyzed.Recruiting a Cohort of Sociotechnical Electrical Engineering Stars (SEES)We are recruiting a cohort of EE graduate students, Sociotechnical Electrical Engineering Stars(SEES), from across the USA to assist in developing new modules. We sent out information onhow to apply to the SEES cohort in Fall 2023 to multiple divisions of ASEE, the IEEE EducationSociety, our Advisory Board, and other individuals in our network. Interest in the SEES cohortis high, as we received more than 40 eligible applicants by the deadline. Our next steps involveselecting the cohort (we had originally planned for four students in the SEES cohort, but we arehoping

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Apronti, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Elaine Stribling, Angelo State University; Stephanie Solis, Angelo State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-STEM programincluding, a late start date, problems with the use of Pell grant eligibility as a measure of low-income status, and the use of student essays in selection of scholarship recipients. Challenges ineach of these areas are discussed and mitigations or changes made are presented. The presentationwill be beneficial to similar programs in planning their recruitment efforts with a focus on retentionand addressing the challenges associated with implementing an S-STEM program in the first year.1.0 IntroductionThe Angelo State Engineering Scholars (ASES) program, initiated through the support of theNSF S-STEM initiative, aims to improve the enrollment, graduation rates, and workforceintegration for low-income engineering students. Launched

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Kow Quainoo, North Park University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

20.3 Academic Involvement 14.5 16.3*Note. N- 12; * p < 0.05Given the COVID changes to the planned intervention, qualitative results also point tobelongingness as a key factor in supporting students’ academic success and professionaldevelopment. As a result of their participation in this program, the group developed professionalrelationships with peers and faculty, and belongingness within the university community. SeeTable 3. This psychological connection made possible by this program, in turn has supporteddegree completion and job placement success.Engineering students in the cohort completed valuable internships while in the program (7placements) gaining valuable skills training and improving their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, University of Houston; ROBERTO G DIMALIWAT; Peter Weber, University of Houston; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder; Christy Miller, University of Houston

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

planning and execution of special projects aimed at evaluating and aligning educational standards to curricula, ensuring the delivery of high-quality STEM lessons and activities to K-12 educators nationwide. She currently manages the publication process, guiding authors to submit and publish high quality resources. Dedicated to advancing engineering education, Dua has co-authored several academic papers and presented at numerous conferences, including the National ASEE and NSTA Conferences.Christy Miller, University of Houston ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Support Teacher Course Development through TeachEngineering Standards

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Richard A. Layton; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue Engineering Education; Haleh Barmaki Brotherton, Clemson University; Hayaam Osman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

data!• I appreciated getting to share space with such knowledgeable folks, and being able to ask so many questions about the data• shared resources• Everything was great. I had minimal knowledge of the database and R, and I walked away with a solid plan to create some meaningful research and a start on writing the code to analyze the data. Being able to ask questions to experts in real-time was invaluable, and I appreciated that a prior participant came to share her experience!• Talking about the ins and outs of the data set.In response to what was the least valuable part of the workshop, six participants had no responseor said “nothing.” Others said• I felt everything was fairly valuable. Again, I have minimal R

Conference Session

Institutional inclusion: Advancing equity and belongingness in engineering education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts, University of Pennsylvania; William Schlatterer, University of Pennsylvania; Seon Woo Lee, University of Pennsylvania; Jonathan Singleton, University of Pennsylvania; Byron Lee, University of Pennsylvania; Michelle Jillian Johnson, University of Pennsylvania; Robert W Carpick, University of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

[3]. This previous work focuses on the how-to parts ofconvening the task force, determining goals, and describing challenges. In this paper, we focuson two specific efforts within the DEI Task Force: a DEI Scholars Program, and a DEI ElectiveOption which is an outcome of the DEI Scholars Program.The DEI Task Force regularly convenes to tackle immediately pressing DEI issues within thedepartment and to develop a longer-term plan for improvement and change for all mattersrelating to DEI [website link]. Every semester the makeup of the DEI Task Force changes as newDEI Scholars join, others graduate, and faculty and staff are added. This evolution of the TaskForce itself has led to an evolution of the type of projects we address and also the way

Conference Session

Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University; Theo Sorg, Purdue University; Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University; Taylor V. Williams, Harding University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

thematic analysis to determine themes across and within the reflections,responses, discussions, and conference panels [30].Preliminary ResultsThus far, an emergent theme suggests that many of us initially gathered (and continued to gather)because we felt alone and isolated; it was surprising and heartening to discover that we were notalone and that cultivating community with other neurodivergent people was possible inengineering education. Vocal participants reinforced a similar theme in an overflowing panelsession at ASEE 2023. Our initial plan for the session was to split it into panelist stories (60minutes) and synthesis (30 minutes), with an optional ‘futures thinking’ activity at the end if timeallowed. We intended to split the time into

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

catalyst for student learning [5].However, only a small portion of the literature considers a use beyond institutional learningspaces. Those that do refer to ePorfolios as an online personal environment for lifelong and life-wide learning [6], a bridge between the life project and university, or a metacognitive activity todevelop personal and professional life plans [7]. The paradigm of Life Construction [8] used indevelopmental psychology, and the new concept of Life Design [9] relate to new ways ofthinking about career development. These conceptualizations offer the opportunity to examinethe use of ePortfolios in the building of a student’s Life Project. A life project is a frameworkthat demonstrates one’s plans for the future, key orientations