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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Anne Aloia, Bayonne High School; Kathryn Hoppe

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Copies of the patents from the Inventor Videos were also added because students couldrelate to them, having seen the inventor’s story.The quality of the students’ experience working with patents also subtly improved. One exampleis from their final project. Students must watch an episode of the series “How it’s Made” andpresent a 5–10-minute slide show describing how the video addressed five topics from the year’slessons: engineering design and systems, economics, intellectual property, ethics andsustainability, and entrepreneurship. Early on, there was only one standout presentation using IPwhere the student’s slides on electric guitars were almost entirely pictures, including severalshots of early patent drawings leading up to the Les Paul 1955

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

do, and some of the supportive benefits offered by theUniversity. Mentor training will be guided by a series of evidence-based and student-centeredframework[34]:1. Mentor Selection: The near-peer mentors will complete an application process including apersonal statement expressing commitment to provide the students the necessary academic andmotivational support]. The selection process will include interviews using set criteria (e.g.,maturity level, enthusiasm toward the mentoring role, communication skills). The mentors willfunction as student ambassadors, will assist with recruitment, and participate in professionaldevelopment addressing ethics, professional obligations, and socio-psychological issues (e.g.,motivation, persistence, self

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Joseph Tunno, Penn State University; Lori Miraldi, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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International Division (INTL)

incorporates “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts” into therequired educational objectives [2]. A rigorous exploration into the term global competenciesdefines these abilities as global awareness, global understanding, and the ability to effectivelyapply intercultural knowledge [3].Study abroad programs which involve traveling to a destination have historically been one of theprimary approaches to cultivate global competencies. Other methods include virtual study abroadprograms and the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model, which

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Hector Alexandre Chaves Gil, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Cristiane Maria Barra Da Matta; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

-solving through Design Thinking 32 (53.3%) Recognizing ethical and legal aspects in project development 27 (45.0%) Other 5 (8.3%)Here are the qualitative perceptions shared by the students in response to the question,"How did the project contribute to the personal and professional development of theparticipants?":"Through the project, we were able to exercise empathy, attempting to fully grasp thepain, frustrations, and suffering that these people go through and have gone through toget to the situation they are in today.""Humility and empathy.""It contributed to learning by working on a real project in which we are directly involved.""The

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

needed to thrive in thedigital age. This exposure not only broadens students' career opportunities but also cultivatescritical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation abilities that are essential for success in the21st-century economy. Moreover, familiarizing students with AI technologies early on fosters adeeper understanding of ethical considerations, biases, and societal impacts, enabling them tobecome responsible and informed users and contributors to the development of AI solutions.Ultimately, integrating AI education into Community college curricula equips students with thecompetencies necessary to adapt and excel in a world where AI is increasingly shaping our dailylives and professional landscapes.To bridge this gap and build capacity

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darlene M. Olsen, Norwich University; Karen Supan, Norwich University; Liz Johnson, Liz Johnson Education Consulting

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and modified degree-fulfilling credit bearingofferings. And while original administrators left, new administrators (provost, faculty/admin)arrived and created a policy environment eliminating non-credit bearing math offerings or non-degree fulfilling math courses. These policy changes incentivized formalization andsustainability of courses like corequisite calculus.Data collection to study the course’s impact on retention initially motivated faculty to endorsethe pilot. However, several noted that COVID compromised the data. After two years of piloting,with “good enough” data, the ethical commitment to meet students where they are, a long-termNSF grant encouraging the course pilot, knowing COVID had set students back and a drop inenrollments

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Daniel Augusto Kestering, West Virginia University; Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, West Virginia University; D. Jake Follmer, West Virginia University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

on the analytic sample, there were nodifferences in prior academic achievement, students’ identification as low-income or a first-generation student, gender, or rates of algebra-level mathematics coursework based on whetherstudents were or were not enrolled in the introduction to engineering reasoning course. 7Using this comparison sample, we examined differences in students’ end-of-semester socialbelonging, help-seeking, engineering efficacy, and mathematics efficacy based on theirenrollment in the introduction to engineering reasoning course. Institutional review boardapproval was obtained for the study; ethical standards and principles as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Science Foundation.Bibliography[1] T. S. Kuhn, The_Structure_of_Scientific_Revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1962.[2] A. Sen, Development as Freedom. New York: First Anchor, 1999.[3] I. Robeyns, “The Capability Approach: An Interdisciplinary Introduction,” 2003.[4] M. C. Nussbaum, Creating capabilities: the human development approach. Cambridge, Mass.: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2011.[5] M. Walker, “Universities and a Human Development Ethics: A Capabilities Approach to Curriculum,” Eur. J. Educ., vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 448–461, Sep. 2012.[6] P. Flores-Crespo, “Education, Employment and Human Development: Illustrations from Mexico,” J. Educ. Work, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 45–66, Feb. 2007.[7] A. Akera

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Bass, Portland State University; Jen Lindwall, Portland State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

through multi-year assessment of program SOs [25].However, for all of the papers cited above, the assessment tools were developed for the now-outmoded ABET 2000 “a through k” SOs.More recently, Ozis et al. developed SO assessment methods based on internship experiencesthat map to the modern “1-7” Criteria 3 SOs [13]. Moreover, the authors discuss the impacts thatinternships have on the perspectives and experiences of underrepresented engineering students.The authors identify mapping to six of the seven SOs. The Criteria 3 SOs are, in brief : (1)problem solving; (2) engineering design, (3) effective communication, (4) ethical responsibilities,(5) teamwork, (6) experimentation, data interpretation and engineering judgment, and (7) theability to

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Gregg, Penn State University; Daniel Cortes; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Laura L. Pauley P.E., Penn State University; Minkyung Lee, Penn State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

engineeringprograms, emphasizing the need for students to design within various constraints, including economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability [4].Meeting these broad ABET requirements is achievable through various instructional approaches andcourse designs.Teaching machine design traditionally is challenging as many students lack familiarity with machinecomponents and their real-world applications [4]. Due to logistical challenges, such as large class sizesand limited access to physical devices, instructors often resort to using images, videos, and CAD modelsto illustrate machine component functionality. Lectures typically involve board explanations or pre-designed slides, which may lack

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Lupita D Montoya, University of Colorado, Boulder; Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University; Cesunica E. Ivey, University of California, Berkeley; Shakira Renee Hobbs, University of California Irvine; Maya A Trotz, University of South Florida; Cliff I. Davidson, Syracuse University; Susan J. Masten P.E., Michigan State University; Sheryl H Ehrman, San Jose State University; Chang-yu Wu, University of Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #41889Board 427: Work in Progress: ADVANCE Strategic Partnership for Alignmentof Community Engagement in STEM (SPACES)Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) program. The IDE program offers a BS degree accredited under the general criteria of the ABET EAC and a new PhD degree in Engineering Education. Bielefeldt’s research focuses on sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, and community

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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 2(6), 656-664.Clark, S. L., Dyar, C., Inman, E. M., Maung, N., & London, B. (2021). Women’s career confidence in a fixed, sexist STEM environment. International Journal of STEM Education, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-021-00313-zDauphinee, E. (2010). The Ethics of Autoethnography. Review of International Studies 36(3): 799–818.Ellis, C., Adams, T. E., & Bochner, A. P. (2011). Autoethnography: an overview. Historical social research, 273-290.Estrada, M., Burnett, M., Campbell, A. G., Campbell, P. B., Denetclaw, W. F., Gutiérrez, C. G., ... & Zavala, M. (2016). Improving underrepresented minority student persistence in STEM. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 15(3), es5.Gilbert, P. (2015

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Jeffrey Freeborn, The University of Alabama; Sarah T Dunlap, The University of Alabama; Debra Moehle McCallum

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

3.8 1.6 2.3 3.6 1.3 Designing a research study 2.0 3.4 1.4 2.0 3.5 1.5 Finding research articles 2.6 4.4 1.8 3.3 4.9 1.6 Preparing a research presentation 2.2 3.4 1.2 2.6 4.3 1.7 Interpreting research findings 2.2 4.2 2.0 2.8 4.0 1.2 Presenting research findings 2.6 4.2 1.6 2.5 4.0 1.5 Applying to graduate school 2.6 3.4 0.8 2.6 3.6 1.0 Ethics in science 2.4 3.6 1.0

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 24

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin Marte Zorrilla, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Matthew Charles Graham

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

/10.1080/03043797.2011.637189McClelland, M., Geldhof, J., Morrison, F., Gestsdóttir, S., Cameron, C., Bowers, E., Duckworth, A., Little, T., & Grammer, J. (2018). Self-regulation. Handbook of Life Course Health Development, 275–298.Michaels, J. W., & Miethe, T. D. (1989). Academic Effort and College Grades. Social Forces, 68(1), 309–319.Patron, H., & Lopez, S. (2011). Student Effort, Consistency, and Online Performance. Journal of Educators Online, 8(2). https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ941408Rau, W., & Durand, A. (2000). The Academic Ethic and College Grades: Does Hard Work Help Students to “Make the Grade”? Sociology of Education, 73(1), 19–38. https://doi.org/10.2307/2673197Saeed, S., &

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 15

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Elizabeth Pluskwik, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yuezhou Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. Instruction in the processof learning and time to reflect on their own learning is likely important. Feedback from facultyon the writing process is important so students know that their metacognition is valued. TheENA analysis process used in this research can be replicated using the steps outlined in thispaper.Future WorkFor future work, we plan to extend the positive impact of the epistemic network to other parts ofthe senior paper, such as contemporary issues and engineering ethics. The approach of epistemicnetworks allows us to gain insights on students’ mindset development not only on themselves,but also on the environment around them. This also could include other deliverables in thecurriculum as well, not limited to just these senior papers

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Cribbs Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Construction HoloLens, model and let students the students can5 Project Synchro, Revit identify the issues in identify within Scheduling Models Construction sequencing the timeframe provided Provide games in VR Assess how that students make many levels the Unity/ Unreal6 Estimating ethical decisions to move students can Engine to the next level

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

young engineering students. Gage said that weas Appalachian people know we are smart, we are capable, we are good people. He said “If youbelieve what the people are telling you, it will crush you.” Keep fighting. Everyone has had apunch in the face. Don’t give up. Steve noted that in an ever changing world, it is important to bea lifelong learner and to always be ethical. Wayne noted that several of the people he grew upwith got engineering degrees, got their doctorate, and returned to Appalachia. These people serveas examples of what Appalachian people can achieve. Wayne echoed Gage’s sentiment thatAppalachian engineering students can’t go in half-heartedly. They must give 100%.Limitations and Future Work This study was conducted as a

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University ; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

adoption of AI-powered tools in education raisesimportant questions about their effectiveness, ethical implications, and potential impact on thelearning experience. By gathering insights from multiple perspectives, we aim to better understandthe opportunities and challenges associated with integrating generative AI into diverse academicdisciplines. The findings will inform future policies and best practices, ensuring that theseinnovative technologies enhance rather than hinder the educational process.

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Florence Emilia Castillo, University of Texas at Dallas; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Sherri S Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Sheryl Skaggs, University of Texas at Dallas; Tiffany Bisbey, The George Washington University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Engineering Accreditation Commission. Among her awards and honors are ABET’s Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion, ASCE’s Professional Practice Ethics and Leadership Award, the Society of Women Engineers’ Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, the UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, and ASCE’s President’s Medal, one of the highest honors awarded in this global organization of over 150,000 members. Her book, Making a Difference: How Being Your Best Self Can Influence, Inspire, and Impel Change, chronicles her journey and her work’s focus on ”making sure other ’Yvettes’ don’t fall through the cracks.” Her podcast, Engineering Change, has audiences in over 80 countries on six continents.Dr

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.; Bridget Ogwezi, ANSYS, Inc.

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

fundamental knowledge is no longer enough to properly prepare students forthe start of their careers. This leads us to the question: how can industry and academia worktogether to prepare the next generation of students?Student Engagement in Higher EducationStudent engagement is a term often mentioned in education to ensure students are getting themost out of their learning experiences. It is linked to things like improved critical thinking,practical competence, skill transferability, improved cognitive development, increasedpersistence, and moral and ethical development within students [8].But what does it really mean?The National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) highlights two aspects of studentengagement in their definition: the amount of time

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Redefining Inclusivity: Embracing Neurodiversity in Engineering and Computing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Nicole Lowman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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

complexity of navigating racialidentity and how societal perceptions can impact individuals both positively and negatively.Our study of environmental nonprofit websites in Buffalo seeks to explore how the intricatelayers of racial and ethnic identification manifest within organizations’ public representations ofthemselves. Utilizing the Fitzpatrick skin type scale in this [25] study, we classified individualsas people of color (darker than olive) or not. However, we recognize individuals may bemiscategorized due to the inability to self-identify as people of color in our study. Self-identification is the most accurate and ethical method of racial and ethnic classification [24]. Asan equity-focused and racially diverse research team committed to

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University; Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University; Jeffrey Joseph Cook, Villanova University

global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. 7. an

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

are going to be shortlisting candidates to join our team at Physio Logy, the company that has revolutionized the science of bodily functions. The candidate we are looking for should have a very strong work ethic, be available 24–7, have the capacity to carry oxygen in the human body and deliver it in a timely fashion when needed. He or she should also be able to carry a heavy load of carbon dioxide and dispose of it according to waste disposal regulations and be willing to work with human resources in regards to salary and fringe benefits. So is everybody clear on the specific requirements of the job?PLATE LETS and MR. WHITE: Yes

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Sriharsha S. Sundarram, Fairfield University

understanding forhow to apply that new knowledge” and (ii) “select learning strategy suited for the acquisition ofneeded knowledge”. Tsai and Jannsen [6] reported on the collaboration between departments ofMechanical Engineering and Library on assessment of ABET SO 7. The goal was to incorporateinformation fluency into the curriculum by developing assignments that require students tolocate, evaluate, and apply information in an efficient and ethical manner. As seen from theabove discussion, majority of the schools have implemented assessment of ABET SO 7 throughsome form of an assignment. The Mechanical Engineering Department at Fairfield University switched from the old a– k outcomes to the new 1 – 7 outcomes in 2018. A need was identified for

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Matthew J Haslam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

willenable us to provide additional lectures on engineering concepts like the solid mechanics lecture 14discussed earlier. It will also enable expanded instruction of engineering skills, such as problem-solving strategies, engineering calculations in Excel, literature searches, and interpretation ofcharts and graphs. More emphasis on engineering ethics will also be possible.References¹ Haslam, M., & Gerrick, A. (2022). Guiding First-year Students through the Design Process in Linked Computer Aided Design and Technical Writing Courses. Proceedings of the 2022 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Conference

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; John Misasi PhD, Western Washington University

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Diversity

described below. The themes provided the SEL team with meaningfuldata to present to faculty as well as with a starting point to examine the overarching problem anddevelop solutions.Theme 1: Student ExpectationsThis first theme of expectation relates to Prompt 1: What are your expectations regardingengineering department academic culture? Expectations, in this context, are defined as thestudents’ feelings or beliefs around how they interact with different elements in the ENGDdepartment. Culture refers to the outlook, ethics, interactions, and rules of the department such ashow the department operates, what might happen because of a particular action, and howstudents are treated as a member of the department.Student expectations were categorized into

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Exploring Gender Representation Issues In Computing by Writing Interactive Fiction

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

serves as an ABET Commissioner and as a member of ABET’s Accreditation Council Training Committee. He was previously a Member-At-Large on the Computing Accreditation Commis- sion Executive Committee and a Program Evaluator for both computer engineering and computer science. Estell is well-known for his significant contributions on streamlining student outcomes assessment pro- cesses and has been an invited presenter at the ABET Symposium on multiple occasions. He was named an ABET Fellow in 2021. Estell is also a founding member and current Vice President of The Pledge of the Computing Professional, an organization dedicated to the promotion of ethics in the computing professions. Estell is Professor of Computer

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Scripts of Whiteness in engineering: An analysis of the literature

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

R. Jamaal Downey; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

beneficiary oftentimes incites avisceral display of emotions as though their work ethic, will, and determination is in question[64]. A belief in meritocracy for white students also makes them believe that they aredeserving—entitled—to whatever success they are granted. In engineering, meritocracy showsitself in the manner “that students must prove themselves to be engineers, and they will make itonly if they work really hard through the ‘death march’ of math and science courses” [62, p. 11].More specifically to engineering, a blind belief of meritocracy in engineering gives a false sensethat, since the education, training, and work is hard, this will set them up for easy and wealthylives [65]. Since these beliefs are so ingrained into their sense of

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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Diversity

individual goals and perceptions of theVTS activity, the overall class consensus indicated a positive reception of the experience. Asseen in the Collective Orientation scores, the VTS experience notably impacted the students'perspectives on collaboration. The lower pre-VTS Collective Orientation scores are consistentwith what students shared in the interviews, as most are apprehensive of working in teams,highlighting concerns that were formed from past experiences, unknown work ethics of others,and varied abilities within a team. One student noted: “I usually resent [groupwork] and I’m immediately like, ‘Oh my God, no!’ I don't really want to do group work as much. I didn't really have a bad group work experience except for like

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Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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Professional Papers

ableto: (1) link climate and sustainability to design, (2) develop multi-disciplinary solutions, (3)understand ethics and justice implications, and (4) collaborate with diverse communities.Milovanovic et al. [2] present compelling evidence that undergraduate engineering students inthe United States have misconceptions about climate change science and college coursesinvolving sustainable development did not correct the misconceptions. Even more troubling isthat Shealy et al. [3] found that half of high school students, that were interested in civilengineering, did not believe in human-caused climate change. This highlights the need for moreexposure to climate change throughout the engineering curriculum to not only clarify anymisconceptions, but