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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

-on experiences. The paper details the methodology, expected outcomes, connectionto ABET student learning outcomes, and assessment strategies. This WIP reflects a commitmentto advancing engineering education in response to the evolving demands of the profession.IntroductionExperimental curriculum in engineering has witnessed a decreasing involvement. Laboratorycourses are simply used to support and demonstrate theoretical aspects of core engineering classes[1]. Traditionally laboratory experiments involve a step-by-step procedure with a known outcome.However, this method has proven to be effective in demonstrating a concept, it limits the student’sengagement in learning and doesn’t enhance their problem-solving skills or creativity

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Snyder, University of Michigan; Aditi Verma, University of Michigan

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

students that designing‬‭with‬‭communities‬T‭is the only way to design. In other words, we did not present this approach as an "alternative"‬ ‭they might choose if they have time. Additional goals include the following four:‬ ‭1.‬ ‭Equip students with the necessary skills to engage respectfully and successfully with‬ ‭community members‬ ‭2.‬ ‭Reflect on and examine power, identity, and knowledge in the engineering design‬ ‭process.‬ ‭3.‬ ‭Learn basic principles of nuclear reactor design and related concepts, including nuclear‬ ‭fission and fusion.‬ ‭4.‬ ‭Practice designing with actual community members.‬‭ e built this course on a wide range of literature, drawing from

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

improve the sense of belonging and mitigate tokenism,” Clin. Imaging, p. 109987, 2023.[7] I. Anakok, J. Hess, S. Panuganti, and A. Katz, “WIP: Exploring Faculty Members’ Conceptualizations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering Education,” in 2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), IEEE, 2023, pp. 1–5.[8] M. S. Tooley and E. E. Umphress, “Work in progress - the ethics of diversity: Addressing diversity issues in undergraduate engineering ethics education,” in 2009 39th IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Oct. 2009, pp. 1–3. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2009.5350838.[9] A. R. Bielefeldt, M. Polmear, C. Swan, D. Knight, and N. E. Canney, “Variations in Reflections as a Method for Teaching and Assessment of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Alexis Gillmore, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

end of the time for that topic to be discussed. For example, Dr. Peters and Dr.Johnson on Team Y close the current discussion (a venue) by acknowledging that time is up andproposing a plan to revisit it next meeting: Dr. Johnson says, “I know we only have 7 more minutes. Should we kind of reflect more on these, make a decision next week, probably?” Dr. Peters adds, “exactly what I was going to say, let's make it we'll make it as we will make a decision next week, and then in the seven minutes remaining, I will slide over the Teams [Microsoft software].”Uptaking Critiques and IdeasUptake are the actions, responses, and questions to critiques/concerns, comments, questions, andideas that are brought up by team

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

0.29 I feel a sense of BELONGING to the department 5.44 6.73 0.08* * statistically significant at p≤ 0.1 level ** statistically significant at the p≤ 0.05 levelThese findings indicate that the social engagement events impacted student sense of belonging inthe makerspace and engineering department. Student data revealed that students felt like amember and part of the engineering makerspace after participation in these events and an explicitsense of belonging in the department.Table 2: Student Demographics and Belonging Change summarizes the major and demographicinformation of the students who completed both pre and post surveys. Authors calculated a“belonging change” score which reflects the difference

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Lanning, University of California, Irvine

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

to do, but keeps the work hidden until the student has the chance totry it for themselves. Further, in Fig. 2b, the first “Show me” button is expanded allowing thestudent to check their attempt. Then in Fig. 2c, there is some reflection on the prior steps, anexplanation about how they fit into the current step, and more hints about the how to moveforward. This is also an important feature of the walkthrough format, at each step students arecarefully guided through the problem without simply giving the answer away immediately.The last stage of the interactive walkthrough format is shown in Fig. 3, with the Wrap-up,connection with other similar problems, and various references displayed together. Thesesections provide the student the resources

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Billyde Brown; Ray Phillips, American Society for Engineering Education; Jennifer Tygret; Taelor Malcolm, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

IMPACTSmentoring program. Reflexivity is integral in qualitative research because it forces theconsideration and exposure of researcher bias through analytical reflection and dialogue (Watt,2007). The team agreed that expanding the mentoring model was valuable, although theyexpressed concern about the effect on peer relationships among the mentees when white womenwere included. Per the guidance of Lincoln and Guba (1985), the positionality of the researchteam must be clarified, as it directly influences the administration of the study, as well as theprincipal findings and interpretations. The team includes a demographically diverse group ofmen and women who hold professor, administrator, and graduate student roles in various highereducation institutions

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Vanessa Ann Sansone, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Mark Appleford, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Arturo Montoya, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Harry R. Millwater Jr., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jose Francisco Herbert Acero, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Heather Shipley, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

is underway, with plans to expand to the College of Sciences.Outcomes will be measured using interviews, surveys, reflective writings, and peer teachingobservations. Educational Research This poster will highlight an IRB-approved qualitative study that is being conducted aspart of the grant project. The research is guided by the HSI servingness framework [7]. Theoverall purpose of the research is to understand the ways in which the university is serving itsSTEM students, using a mirror approach [13] to study and self-reflect on the institution, herebyfocusing on the organization as the main unit of analysis. Findings from this research willdirectly inform plans and actions to revise policies and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Rifatul Himel, Utah State University; Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

was mentored by experienced researchers at a mid-sized public universitylocated in the western United States. There were 24 students (16 females, and 8 males) from20 institutions across 15 different states, who participated in the program working on 13research projects.One of the questions found within the entry and exit surveys asked each participant to describetheir perception of EED research. Two researchers were involved in the data analysis to findthemes that identify the participants’ understanding of engineering education research. About88% of the participants claimed that their views on EED research have changed afterparticipating in the program. Five themes were identified reflecting perceptions about EEDresearch before and after REU

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ya He, University of Sheffield; Mohammad Zandi P.E., University of Sheffield

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

in an educational context. To assess the student's performancein the workshop, a teamwork assessment questionnaire is used to help students reflect on learningand evaluate teamwork behaviours. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews and focus groupstudies are conducted after the workshop to investigate students’ perceptions of teamwork in depth.Keywords: International Students; Master’s Students; Team Performance; Engineering Education.Teamwork in Engineering Education:In the context of global higher education reform, engineering education has emerged as a strategicpriority for universities, underscoring the imperative for institutions to bolster their capacities intalent acquisition and development, scientific research and education, as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Tori Wagner, University of Connecticut

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

- throughmultimedia simulation, role-playing games, case-based learning, and review of other, fictionalizedcases - can give them opportunities to reflect on the need to identify complex situations in futuresettings, as well as a safe environment in which to explore, make mistakes, and discuss theramifications of various decisions in authentic contexts. Ultimately the goal is to better prepareyoung engineers to tackle current and future challenges that have tended to be underemphasizedin traditional engineering curricula.The overall research question for this project is “In what ways can experiential, game-basedapproaches to engineering ethics improve students' ethical reasoning skills?” The authors havedeveloped a suite of game-based ethical interventions

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Broadening Perspectives in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

following question intended to identify the major challenges and vulnerabilities that low-income communities face post-disaster. The results are presented in box plots, where the boxranges from the first quartile (Q1) to the third quartile (Q3) of the distribution, the median isindicated by a horizontal line, the mean is represented with an “x”, and the whiskers highlight theminimum and maximum values. As evident from the box plots presented in Figure 5, the majorchallenges and vulnerabilities include: (1) lack of housing, yielding a mean of 4.69; (2) lack ofwater and food, reflecting a mean of 4.79; and (3) delayed disaster recovery, yielding a mean of4.45. 5 4.5

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Redefining Inclusivity: Embracing Neurodiversity in Engineering and Computing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Delanie Robertson, Clemson University; Leila Elizabeth Williams; Kylie Nicole Avitabile, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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

, requiring us to consistently reflect on oursubjectivities as researchers. Two of the authors self-identify as neurodivergent learners, whichmakes having two neurotypical learners as collaborators ideal for identifying our reflexivities,including assumptions and overgeneralizations. We consistently review our work for logicalfallacies that influence interpretation. In addition to addressing positionality, the initial surveycollected a relatively small sample size for data analysis, given the institutional size. We chose topursue our personalized implementation method to avoid current institutional barriers regardingspecific topics that would have required lengthy administrative review. However, the process didallow for further insight that we can

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahdi Agheli, Worcester Polytechnic Insitute; Greg Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Markus Nemitz

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

term, offer a continuous evaluative framework, crucial formonitoring student progress and adapting teaching strategies to meet evolving educational needs.In Fall 2021, the CATME assessment process was implemented in a third-year course on RobotManipulation (RBE 3001). The study’s sample consisted of 75 RBE students from the course,offering a representative cross-section of the RBE program’s demographic and skill diversity.This sample size and composition provide a robust basis for understanding the programming skillvariance within the cohort. The context in which these surveys were administered—during theinitial phase of the course—ensures that the data reflects the students’ current competencies andchallenges. RBE 3001 traditionally expects

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

- 1. Obligation to promote student lectures and readings ject is to seek and to state municate knowledge to students, learning/ engagement/curiosity should reflect the truth as they see it. Pro- colleagues and the community at 2. Limits of our knowledge advancement of fessors seek above all to large. This mission depends upon 3. Stay up-to-date knowledge in a field

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Dianna Morganti, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

]. Heart rate variability measures changes in heart rate over time,an indication of autonomic functioning. This variability in heart rate reflects the body’s ability torespond to changes in stimuli; a higher HRV indicates a balanced autonomic nervous system(ANV) that is adaptive to different environments, while a low HRV indicates an imbalancedANV. For individuals with anxiety, this means that the natural “fight or flight” response isoperating in overdrive, resulting in added stress [7]. Sensors used to measure heart rate typically use either Electrocardiography (ECG) orPhotoplethysmography (PPG) technology [7]. ECG relies on the measurement of electricalsignals on the skin's surface to measure HRV. The nerve and muscle cells, including

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roberto Patricio Carú; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

from participating in the surveys and interviews in the study.Section 2 (Evening): 13 students were included, constituting 24.5% of the sample. Theseparticipants were 25 to 36 years old, and three declined to participate in the surveys andinterviews.Section 3 (Evening—Control): Ten students formed this section, representing 18.9% of the totalsample. All participants in this section, aged between 25 and 36, completed the surveys andparticipated in the interviews.The gender distribution among the participants was 11.32% female students and 88.68% malestudents, reflecting the typical demographics of industrial engineering programs in the region.This study set out to explore students' perceptions of the effectiveness of active learningcompared to

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ira Hysi, Northeastern University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

consequently be less interested in pursuing a career where these are the only perceivable fieldsthat they can work in. These findings are reflected in waning undergraduate and graduate enrollment in chemical,petroleum, and chemical-related engineering. Year-to-year medium percent change in freshmanenrollment in this major had been steadily declining since 2018 in 96 institutions, with a markable10.4% decrease in 20203. In their 2021 Graduate Enrollment Census, The National ScienceFoundation found that chemical engineering had the smallest 1-year growth of 1.4% in 2020-21,and the large 5-year decline of 29.1% in 2017-21 among other engineering disciplines4. Thesestatistics demonstrate a national declining trend in pursuing chemical engineering, and

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, and understand spatial relationships in a directand immediate manner [8]. However, with the emergence of CAD tools, there has been a paradigmshift in how these skills are taught and developed. CAD offers precision and efficiency but oftenat the expense of the instinctive comprehension associated with freehand sketching [9].Studies by Merzdorf et al. [10] and Contero et al. [11] have underscored the importance ofsketching instruction in augmenting spatial skills, thereby improving students’ overall designprocess in engineering education. This underlines the critical role of spatial visualization in sketchcreation, indicating that experts in the field prioritize the shape quality metrics over line quality insketches. This reflects the evolving

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr., Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Columbia University: an M.S in Anthropology, an M.S. in Computer Science, a B.A. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Physics. Hammond advised 17 UG theses, 29 MS theses, and 10 Ph.D. dissertations. Hammond is the 2020 recipient of the TEES Faculty Fellows Award and the 2011 recipient of the Charles H. Barclay, Jr. ’45 Faculty Fellow Award. Hammond has been featured on the Discovery Channel and other news sources. Hammond is dedicated to diversity and equity, which is reflected in her publications, research, teaching, service, and mentoring. More at http://srl.tamu.edu and http://ieei.tamu.edu. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: ASSESSMENT OF

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Hannah Louis, Southern Methodist University; Alain Mota, Southern Methodist University; Kathy Michelle Hubbard, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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

participation in engineering [9]. Engineering faculty receive limitedpedagogical training during their academic preparation, and they are even less likely to haveexposure to inclusive teaching practices [10]. Faculty play a critical role in fostering minoritizedstudents’ sense of belonging within engineering culture [11], [12], which has importantimplications for student success [13]. When instructors do not reflect on the impact of theirpositionality on the student experience, they may inadvertently perpetuate systemic biases andinjustices through their academic policies, teaching strategies, and assessment practices [14].Marginalization within engineering education is further impacted by faculty mindsets related tostudent learning [15]. When faculty

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Diversity

field. ChatGPT can be fine-tuned to provide answers todomain-specific questions, making it a powerful tool for scholars to find answers quickly andefficiently. These capabilities can help researchers save time and effort, allowing them to focuson the more creative and analytical aspects of their work (Lund et al., 2023).There are several ethical and privacy implications to consider when using ChatGPT or otherlarge language models in academic settings. One concern is the potential for bias in the model'sresponses, as it may reflect the biases present in the training data. Additionally, there areconcerns about the privacy of individuals whose data was used to train the model, as well as thepotential for the model to be used for nefarious purposes

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University; Shyam Lal Sharma Sharma P.E.; Lori Scarlatos; Yi Zhang, Stony Brook University

hierarchical. II. Project Outcomes and GoalsFaculty who participate in this program, will be able to: 1. Interrogate and disrupt the sociocultural basis of their discipline, drawing upon knowledge and perspectives, discourses and methodologies from diverse cultures. This outcome will be accomplished through discussion and feedback in a community of learning with colleagues, the use of gamified activities, the revision of teaching artifacts as well as through opportunities for self-reflection on the pedagogies that are traditionally assumed to be the standard for that discipline. This learning outcome encourages participants to look for perspectives that are traditionally excluded and not centered in

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut; Aayush Gupta, University of Connecticut

with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard in her courses. Her commitment to excellence is evident through her active participation in teaching workshops at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at UConn. Lina’s work in academia reflects her dedication to enhancing education and fostering a sense of belonging among students. Her contributions in both teaching and research continue to make a lasting impact in her field.Aayush Gupta, University of Connecticut ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 ChatGPT in Computer Science Education: Exploring Benefits, Challenges, and Ethical

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Caprice Abigail Pramana, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

going into the engineering field as a career. Employees must think about thecompany’s interest and their own career as an obligation they have accepted once they werehired. If the company were to thrive or fail, the career of each individual working for thecompany would be affected.This case study was a clear-cut example of the many different “moral obligations” and paths anindividual may choose to take. As student begin to make their career paths in the field, it iscrucial for them to reflect on which moral obligations matter most to them. Through theopportunity of open discussion in a SUNY Canton ethics class with widely diverse individuals,students can hear the thoughts of future potential coworkers whilst understanding the effects

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Track 2: Technical Session 8: Establishing and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities for Supporting Faculty Creating More Inclusive Engineering Classrooms

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Amy Hermundstad Nave, Colorado School of Mines; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Amy L Brooks, University of Pittsburgh

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

3 3 Positionality Statement Before continuing this presentation, and in the spirit of self- reflection, I acknowledge my standpoint as an educated Black American woman. I have not been an instructor of record yet, but I have experienced and observed both positive and harmful situations within and outside of the engineering classroom involving minoritized and historically marginalized students. I acknowledge that my positionality has given me a unique perspective while working on this project. Inspired by Davis (2018) 4Positionality statement will also introduce the presenter(s

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University

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Diversity

belongs to racially minoritized groups, and40% of the student body are first-generation college students (defined as students whose parentshave not earned a degree from a four-year institution). FMU primarily serves the Pee Dee regionof South Carolina, in which all but one county meets or exceeds the national averageunemployment rate. FMU is classified as a Title III institution by the United States Departmentof Education, reflecting its predominantly low-income student body.Engineering at FMUOver the past ten years, FMU has introduced two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees related toengineering. In 2013, a BS in Industrial Engineering (IE) was introduced, and this was followedby a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ME) in 2019. These degrees are

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

as a deterrent. To enhance participation, efforts should be madeto make office hours more accessible and less intimidating and clearly communicate that help isavailable for all students [1].Another study [2] investigated student barriers to attending office hours in STEM classes. Themost common reason cited was students not having questions or feeling a full understanding ofthe course content, possibly reflecting overestimation of their own abilities. Many notedstructural barriers, such as conflicting schedules with other classes or activities. This emphasizesthe importance of flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student timetables. Anotherprominent barrier was the perception of intimidation, fear, or a social stigma associated

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Track 8: Technical Session 5: Disrupting Computing Department Cultures, One Cohort at a Time

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Twitter hashtag unveiled the harshrealities of anti-Black racism faced by faculty, staff, andstudents in historically white colleges and universities. 2In response to these devastating events, on June 10, 2020,STEM faculty across the United States came together for#ShutDownSTEM, a one-day academic strike dedicated tounderstanding and confronting anti-Black racism in highereducation and STEM fields. #ShutDownSTEM provided acollective moment for STEM academics to reflect, havedifficult conversations, and commit to taking actionagainst systemic racism. However, we quickly realizedthat a single day was insufficient to prepare for the long-term, ongoing work required to truly dismantle

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; R. Lyle Hood, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Alifer D. Crom, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

energy projects should be developed with the involvement of local communities and stakeholders.It is common to observe that the sentences generated by ChatPGT are often longer than those writtenby students. The overall flow of the sentences and paragraph are more coherent than normal, and keywords are used throughout the writing. Overall the AI-assisted writing is considered to be excellent.A negative observation is that writing is non-natural for the student. An example of non-natural wordchoice is the underlined “disproportionately borne” which is a phrase not expected in the student’sverbal communication. A student’s writing style and word choices are reflective of their verballexicon. If they do not use words and phrases