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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Rush Leeker, University of Colorado Boulder; Lyndsay Rose Ruane, University of Colorado Boulder; Marlene Sulema Palomar, University of Colorado Boulder; Hannah Sanders, University of Colorado Boulder

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Education, 2024 PALAR IN PIECES: AN INFORMAL FRAMEWORK TO ENCOURAGE MULTIFACETED ENGAGEMENT J. Rush Leeker, L. MacDonald, S. Roudbari, L. Ruane, M. Palomar INTRODUCTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2 Action Learning (AL): METHODOLOGY Centers on a 'learning by

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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geomaterials, Dr. Pando has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students at both UPRM and UNCC, including 14 undergraduate civil engineering students through the NSF Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program. Examples of his recent and ongoing engineering education research projects include the development of a Bridge to the Doctoral Program to attract Latinos to geotechnical earthquake engineering (NSF-NEES), use of a multi-institutional classroom learning environment for remote geotechnical engineering education (NSF-TUES), as well as a mixed methods study of the role of student–faculty relationships in the persistence and retention of underrepresented minority students in engineering (NSF

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Bravo, University of Michigan ; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jesse Austin-Breneman

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’ experiences in makerspaces and their perceived belonging. Thisstudy specifically focused on the experiences of four women, with varying levels of makingexperience and use of different makerspaces at their common academic institution.3.1 Data sourcesParticipantsThe study reported here includes interviews with 4 women makers in an undergraduateengineering context, selected from a larger data set of interview participants because they all hadvarying degrees of makerspace experience and were engaged in makerspaces at the academicinstitution. The participants self-identified as people who had worked on a project in amakerspace at the university (either for a curricular project, co-curricular project, or personalproject). Three of the women were mechanical

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Monisha Pulimood, The College of New Jersey; Kim E. Pearson, The College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, The College of New Jersey

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# 1914869) for an associated research study. She is, and has been, principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on multiple NSF grants related to computer science and STEM education. She integrates multidisci- plinary collaborative projects in her courses, to create immersive learning experiences that deeply engage students with a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. Students in her research lab are researching and implementing machine learning and collective intelligence algorithms, that harness the cognitive abilities of large numbers of human users to solve complex problems.Prof. Kim E. Pearson, The College of New Jersey Kim Pearson is professor of journalism at The College of New Jersey who teaches a range of courses

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina J. Donovan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jon J Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael West, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stuart D. Kellogg P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Cross, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M. Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Society for Engineering Education, 2023Investigating Creativity, Confidence, and an Entrepreneurial Mindset Through Curricular Modification and Community EngagementIn the Spring of 2022, the South Dakota Mines Department of Materials andMetallurgical Engineering faculty modified their junior-level Principles ofMetallurgical Design course to utilize local Black Hills minerals to formulate andproduce a clay-based ceramic body. The final body functionality was left to thestudent teams to help create an open end to the design process. The course provideda unique learning environment for students and faculty. The students learned theiterative design process through this project-based learning approach as well as theunique challenges that the use of

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stephanie Philipp, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Olfa Nasraoui, University of Louisville; Jason Immekus, University of Louisville; Jody Zhong, University of Louisville

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2015, she served as Technical Mentor/Project Lead at the Data Science for Social Good Fellowship, in the Center for Data Science and Public Policy at the University of Chicago. She is a member of ACM, ACM SigKDD, senior member of IEEE and IEEE-WIE. She is also on the leadership team of the Kentucky Girls STEM collaborative network.Dr. Jason Immekus, University of Louisville Dr. Immekus is associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Orga- nizational Development.Ms. Jody Zhong, University of Louisville Ms. Zhong is a fifth-year doctoral student in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville. Ms. Zhong’s interests lie in researching

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Julie Dyke Ford Ph.D., New Mexico Tech; Benjamin David Lutz, Virginia Tech; Kevin Kochersberger, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Laura Mae Rosenbauer, Smith College; Sidharth Arunkumar, New Mexico Tech

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unmanned systems. He introduced an industry-sponsored model for capstone design with a favorable IP policy, established a student machine shop and introduced global humanitarian design projects as an option for students. Prior to Virginia Tech he was an Associate Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and developed a multidisciplinary design course that included students from Business, Arts and Sciences as well as Engineering.Chris Gewirtz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Graduate Student at Virginia Tech. The following ideas fall under the umbrella of my interests, humanitar- ian engineering, tolerance of uncertainty, engineering with community - instead of for industry, empathy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott W Campbell, University of South Florida; Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida; Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, University of South Florida

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students on their course projects. He was given an Outstanding Advising Award by USF and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards at the department, college, university (Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teaching Award) and state (TIP award) levels. Scott is also a member of the executive com- mittee of a Helios-funded Middle School Residency Program for Science and Math (for which he taught the capstone course in spring 2014) and is on the planning committee for a new NSF IUSE grant to trans- form STEM Education at USF. His research is in the areas of solution thermodynamics and environmental monitoring and modeling.Dr. Sylvia W. Thomas, University of South Florida Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas is currently an

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NSF Grantees: REU 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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REU as either “very satisfied” or“satisfied” (average 4.79 on a Likert scale). Evaluations of specific program objectives andmentoring were similarly high. In terms of impact on long-term goals, 88% of respondents saidthe REU helped solidify their interest in STEM, and 75% said that the REU encouraged them topursue further education, as well as solidified their interest in a research or academic career,while 50% said the program helped solidify interest specifically in systems bioengineering.In this paper, the recruitment process, lab matching, student training and enrichment activities,selected projects, program outcomes, and lessons learned from the past three years will bepresented. We will also discuss challenges we faced – e.g. managing

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, Bay de Noc Community College; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Scott A Kuhl, Michigan Technological University

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that education efforts respond to the demand for roboticsspecialists by offering courses and professional certification in robotics and automation. This,National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored, project introduces a new approach for IndustrialRobotics in electrical engineering technology (EET) programs at Michigan Tech and Bay de NocCommunity College. The curriculum and software developed by this collaboration of two- andfour-year institutions matches industry needs and provide a replicable model for programsaround the US. The project also addresses the need for certified robotic training centers (CRTCs)and provides curriculum and training opportunities for students from other institutions, industryrepresentatives, and displaced workers

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Guy, University of Texas at Arlington; Alan Bowling, University of Texas at Arlington; Panayiotis S. Shiakolas, University of Texas, Arlington

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assessment data collected so far.1 IntroductionThe goal of this project is to introduce a mechatronics experiential learning element intothe curriculum of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at theUniversity of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This type of hands-on experience is known to moti-vate students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in their study of engineering.Dr. Bowling became aware of this when he was faculty advisor for a team of students whoentered the Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Ex-ploration Robo-Ops competition. The students were required to build a Mars rover, whichwould be transported to the rock yard at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah LaRose; Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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any area [21]. The Gallup-Purdue index went on to find how satisfied alumni were with their alma maters.It was found that if the alumni felt that their college prepared them for life, their engagement atwork was tripled. The important ways that the university environment prepared them for lifeincluded six elements. The student needed a professor that supported them, got them excitedabout learning, and encouraged their dreams. The more engaged employees also had meaningfulinternships, worked on a project that took a year or more, and were actively engaged inextracurriculars during their college career. Others continued the research to determine whattypes of interactions created the most impactful faculty-student interactions. They agreed

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Elizabeth A. Adams, Fresno City College; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Yushin Ahn, California State University at Fresno; Karen Willis, Fresno City College

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Paper ID #32798Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(S-STEM) Engineering Scholars Program at a Two-Year College: Prelimi-naryInterventions and OutcomesDr. Elizabeth A. Adams, Fresno City College Dr. Elizabeth Adams teaches full time as an Engineering Faculty member at Fresno City College in Fresno, California. She a civil engineer with a background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her consulting experience spanned eight years and included extensive work with the US military in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. In 2008 Elizabeth shifted the focus of her career to education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Nicole Berge, University of South Carolina; Joseph V. Flora, University of South Carolina; Fabio Matta, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC; Ethan Washam, STV Engineers

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, novel cement composites, and corrosion characterization and monitoring. Funding sources include DOE, NIST, NSF, and a number of utilities through the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI). Dr. Matta has published over 100 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings, and several articles in professional magazines. Prior to joining USC, he served as the Associate Director of the NSF I/UCRC for the Integration of Composites into Infrastructure, and contributed to overseeing industry- and federally-funded projects on advanced composite and cement- based materials and structures. Dr. Matta serves as a member of ACI Committee 446 (Fracture Mechanics of Concrete), associate member

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College; Joseph L. Petrosky, Macomb Community College; Douglas A. Fertuck, Macomb Community College

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advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and profes- sional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and Co-PI of several federal- and state-funded projects for course, curriculum, and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Y. Gene Liao is currently Director of the Electric Transportation Technology program and Associate Pro- fessor of engineering technology at Wayne State University. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from National Central University, Taiwan, a M.S. in

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College; Jason Curtis, Cuesta College; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Sean Marc Gottlieb, Allan Hancock College; Sarah Hulick, Cabrillo College; Francisco E Jimenez, Cabrillo College; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College; Leila Jewell, Monterey Peninsula College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Marcella Klein Williams, Oxnard College; Justin William Miller, Oxnard College; Franco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City College; Joe Selzler, Ventura College

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Paper ID #41096Board 219: C6-LSAMP - Building Bridges to the BaccalaureateDominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), and Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the Two-Year College Division, and Vice-Chair/Community Colleges of the

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Masker, Michigan Technological University; Pradnya Pendse; Joseph Roy Teahen, Michigan Technological University

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in Student CodeAbstract: The “Rich, Immediate Critique of Antipatterns in Student Code” (RICA) project aimsto provide rich, relevant, and immediate feedback to students learning to program in their first yearof engineering education. This feedback is indispensable in effective student learning, particularlyin introductory computing courses. Conventional classroom feedback mechanisms fall short here,partly because large-scale courses like those in First-Year Engineering (FYE) often strain the in-structional team’s capacity to deliver timely feedback. Our project aims to address this challengeby developing Code Critiquers specifically tailored for First-Year Engineering (FYE).1 The RICA ProjectOur ongoing RICA project is developing a real

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah M. Ryan, Iowa State University; Robert Brown; Amy Kaleita, Iowa State University; Sergio Horacio Lence; Cynthia Lidtke, Iowa State University; Cameron Alexander MacKenzie, Iowa State University; Michelle Lynn Soupir, Iowa State University

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graduate students to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams,communicate effectively with stakeholders, and identify economically sustainable innovations. • Objective 3.1. Develop and test mechanisms and structures for mentoring, social support and team-building that aid retention, productivity and timely degree completion of STEM graduate students. • Objective 3.2. Develop and test mechanisms and structures for providing professional and communication skills relevant to careers in academia, government, or industry, including startups.As the project progressed, we continually grappled with one over-arching question: how toinduce busy graduate students to engage in the training and community-building activities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University; Tiantian Wang, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chaomei Chen, Drexel University; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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tool CiteSpace. Utilizing CiteSpace, we create andvisualize topic clusters based on terms and keywords of REU titles and abstracts.Outcome data of REU sites is extracted from the 'Disclaimer/Publications'sections found in the Project Outcomes Reports on NSF award webpages.Quantifiable metrics are extracted, including the number of REU trainees andunderrepresented and/or minority students, the number of publications produced,and the number of students who advanced to graduate studies.Distribution of REU awards across various NSF directories is summarized,highlighting the emphasized areas of REU programs. Examining the quantifiedoutcomes of the REU projects, such as the number of trainees, underrepresentedtrainees, publications, and students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malle R Schilling, Virginia Tech; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Tech

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canprovide relevance to concepts students learn in the classroom while fostering their interest in aSTEM field [10]. Other scholars identified that a sustained interest in engineering, for example,is important for students as they make decisions about their careers [11]. Project OverviewTaking this context into account, this CAREER project originally focused primarily on exploringengineering career pathways in rural, Appalachian communities in Southwest Virginia, buildingon previous efforts described in other sources [12]. The original goals of the project sought tomore deeply understand the longitudinal development of engineering interest from middle schoolthrough post-secondary education, and sought to

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kacey Beddoes, San Jose State University

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Kacey Beddoes is a Project Director in the College of Engineering Dean’s Office at San Jose State Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Further information about her work can be found at www.sociologyofengineering.org. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Mental Health in Engineering Education Before, During, and After COVID- 19 Related DisruptionsAbstract: This paper summarizes the results of our NSF funded longitudinal study on mentalhealth in engineering education (EEC #1929484 and #1929478). Survey instruments were usedto measure the prevalence of several mental health conditions in engineering students at

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiantian Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julie P Martin, The Ohio State University; Victoria Bill, New York University ; Giselle Guanes Melgarejo, The Ohio State University

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presentation is two-fold: 1) to provide an overview of our NSF project,Pandemic Impact: Undergraduates’ Social Capital and Engineering Professional Skills, and 2)to report our progress and preliminary quantitative findings. We hope to discuss our project andpreliminary results with fellow engineering educators and receive feedback.The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted engineering education in multiple ways that willcontinue to be felt for years to come. One of the less understood ways the pandemic hascontinued to leave a residue on engineering education is how social distancing and onlinecourses altered students’ professional development. Of particular concern are students who wereeither new to the institution or started their college education during

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Adoption Among FacultyDuring the current 4th industrial revolution, technology is changing at an ever increasing pace[1]. Thus, it is essential that engineering educators continually adopt and teach new engineeringtechnologies to both keep the technologies used in engineering coursework relevant for graduatesentering industry, as well as to model lifelong learning for their students. In fact, ABET requiresfaculty to teach relevant tools for modern engineering, as well as equip students with life-longlearning skills [2]. However, the time restrictions on faculty are well documented [3 - 4] and canmake learning new technologies challenging.This poster summarizes the preliminary results of an NSF project funded through the Directoratefor Engineering

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Shatz, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech; Helen Zhang, Boston College

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electric energy, sustainability, and Maine's uniqueecology; a project-based first-year course about power, energy, sustainability, and robotics; mentoringopportunities with local Boston middle and high school students; study group opportunities, and exposureto IEEE PES Society events and other professional activities, such as seminars and conferences. Our goalwas a 90% second-year retention rate, and a 90% five-year graduation rate, with at least 50% of theScholars going on to intern and work in the electric power industry.The program started in October, 2021 and seven qualified EE students (Cohort 1) received the award in2021. An eight scholar was later added that year. Since these students had already started the fallsemester, they did not do

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shengfan Zhang, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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statistics, predictive analytics, stochastic processes, quality engineering and management, simulation, etc.Dr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Dr. Eric A. Specking serves as the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Retention for the Col- lege of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Specking received a B.S. in Computer Engineering, a M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. His research interest includes decision quality, resilient design, set-based design, engineering and project management, and engineering education. During his time at the University of Arkansas, Eric has served as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Senior

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NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rebekah J, Hammack, Montana State University; Nick Lux, Montana State University; Paul Gannon, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University

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work conducted as part of therecently funded National Science Foundation Research in the Formation of Engineers project,"Research: Looks Like Me": Leveraging Funds of Identity to Enhance Engineering CareerPursuits in Rural/Reservation Communities. The overall goal of the project is to fosterpartnerships among tribal and community colleges and the surrounding rural and tribal schooldistricts. These partnerships will result in increased awareness and preparedness of rural andindigenous youth to pursue engineering and engineering related careers. We are currentlyassembling professional learning communities (PLCs) consisting of pre and in-serviceelementary teachers, instructors from partner tribal and community colleges, and faculty from alarge

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Greg Bashford P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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project include fosteringindependent research skills, recruitment from underrepresented groups and/or schools withlimited research opportunities, and professional development particularly targetingentrepreneurship and innovation. Pre/post surveys and focus group interviews were conducted tocollect data from participants. Students strongly indicated that the program was an importantbridge between their undergraduate and graduate careers and that important knowledge, skills,and interests were developed as a result. One of the main self-perceived deficiencies of studentsentering the program was technical communication, and gains were achieved in this area bystructuring biweekly program-wide meetings around developing relevant skills. We found

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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whoare taught or recruited, an important but often overlooked consideration is the effect of theoutreach on the professional development of the STEM undergraduates themselves. Our NSFEAGER project is determining which outreach programs in the United States provided the mosttransformative professional development of the participating STEM undergraduates. This projectthen is capturing the essence what practices in those programs provided transformativeprofessional development. Next, the project is disseminating these practices to a network ofinstitutions doing outreach. Supporting this project is the NSF EArly-concept Grant forExploratory Research (EAGER) program. In this first year of the project, we performed a review of literature and

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Dustin M. Grote, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Abbey Rowe Erwin, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford P.E., Virginia Tech

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Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Broadening Participation in Engineering by Enhancing Community College to University Partnerships: Findings from a Tri-Institutional NSF Grant Partnership Project Funded by National Science Foundation - Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S-STEM)Community colleges are often touted as cost-effective gateways to four-year universities foracademically-talented, low-income students. However, there is room for four-year institutions toplay a much more actively engaged role in turning this promise into reality. Funded through theNational Science Foundation

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Mary kocak, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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received her graduate degrees from Vanderbilt University. She currently teaches a variety of courses supporting the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Among many structural engineer- ing courses, Dr. Retherford also manages the Senior Design Project course for all undergraduate seniors.Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleProf. Mary Skidmore KocakMr. Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mr. Travis Griffin was is the Fred D. Brown Jr. Director of Engineering Diversity Programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Mr. Griffin comes to the university from Oklahoma State University where he served as the coordinator for the Multicultural