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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haniye Mehraban, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Engineering Education, 2024 A Semiconductor Knowledge and Literacy Test for High School and Community College TeachersIntroductionIn recent years, the shortage of semiconductors has grown to be a worldwide issue. The first signof shortage appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic when the extended lockdown disruptedchip production. Meanwhile, the demand for computer chips increased as more people shifted toremote working. The chip shortage also revealed our country’s dependency on foreignmanufacturing, which soon became a geopolitical issue that involved supply chain resiliency andnational security concerns [1]. As a result, the US government introduced the 2022 Chips andScience Act to boost domestic semiconductor production

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Using technology in engineering ethics education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Pauline Wade, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

deeper learning of ethics principlesto be applied to their specific projects. Our results are useful for instructors who wish toincorporate ethics into their CSCE courses while also supporting student engagement, autonomy,and peer learning.IntroductionEthics has been part of the ABET required outcomes since 2004 [1]. Computer science andengineering (CSCE) students after completing their senior capstone are expected to possess “anability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/orscientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts” through a varietyof curriculum content and enhancements [1].In the Computer Science and Engineering Department at [Blinded] University, a large

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ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Alm, Oral Roberts University; William Parker Garrison, Oral Roberts University; Victor R. C. Gomes, Oral Roberts University; Caleb H. Harris, Oral Roberts University; Gabriel Troy Shrauger, Oral Roberts University; Caleb Whitacre, Oral Roberts University; John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

learning.IntroductionCommercial drones have become prominent in various industries during the last decade [1].Growing alongside this trend is the increasing concern for the noise generated by the propellersof these quadcopter drones. There has been an ongoing effort to regulate drone noise emissionsin urban and residential environments [2] – [4], where drones are becoming integral to tasksranging from videography to package delivery. The primary source of propeller noise comesfrom the vortex drag inherent to the traditional propeller design [5]. This technological issueprovides a practical challenge that engineering students can tackle during their studies. Studentsare prompted to explore the mechanism of vortex formation and alternative designs that mitigatethis issue

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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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Jennifer A. Warrner, Ball State University; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak, Elon University; Anand Nageswaran Bharath, Cummins Engine Company

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

potential funding is important incase one source of funding ends.K-12 Outreach Program ExamplesThis paper highlights six K-12 outreach programs that educate students about STEM disciplines.The outreach programs are facilitated by undergraduate programs at three higher educationinstitutions and one STEM related employer. Institutional context, an overview of each program,a description of the program’s curriculum and learning goals, program outcomes, and challengesencountered are discussed for each outreach program.Programs #1 and #2Institutional ContextElon University is a selective, mid-sized private university known for engaged undergraduateinstruction and experiential learning. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal artsand

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Development of a Climate Survey for Engineering Doctoral Students from an Intersectional Approach: First-Round Validity EvidenceAbstractThis study reported on the development procedures for a multi-factor organizational climatesurvey for engineering doctoral student retention. Engineering doctoral programs are a type oforganization, and the perceptions of program members can be understood through organizationalclimate science. From this perspective, organizational climate measurement can guideresearchers and leaders in better understanding the specific climates affecting the experiences

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Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam T Melvin, Clemson University; Michael J. Ardoline, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

unique feature of this module was the team-teaching approach where students wereexposed to both engineering and philosophical concepts allowing them to gain a greaterperspective on how moral reasoning could alter a person’s engineering design decisions.IntroductionEthics and ethical decision making are essential skills that serve as the foundation for ethical andsafe engineers. The importance of ethics and teaching ethics to chemical engineers has beenacknowledged in the Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs (ABET) [1]; however, manydepartments find it challenging to teach and assess students’ mastery of these abstract concepts.There have been several published works by researchers looking into how to incorporate ethicsinto the classroom

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Zofia Kristina Rybkowski, Texas A&M University; Anh D. Chau P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Daniel Linares, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

engagement, in-class collaborative learningstrategies and post-class comprehensive student feedback in addition to instructor’s observationand reflection were employed in the pilot test – an important step in developing an effectiveeducational case study.IntroductionThe utilization of case studies in educational settings, tracing back over a century, represents asignificant evolution in pedagogical methods. Harrison et al. [1] provide a comprehensiveoverview of this evolution, highlighting the methodological development and flexibility of casestudy research. Their work underscores the adaptability of case studies in providing in-depthunderstanding across various disciplines, particularly social sciences, education, business, law,and health, to

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

curators, and exhibitdesigners during its developmental stages. Exhibits that are relatable and interactive can provideengaging and effective learning opportunities to a broad range of visitors.Interactive science museum exhibits tend to promote open-ended exploration of concepts, butthis open-endedness also means that meaningful interactions are dependent on an individual’sattention and motivation levels [1]. If a particular exhibit takes too much effort to understand,especially toward the end of a museum experience, the visitor will turn to another exhibit [2].Many museums seek to foster active prolonged engagement (APE) with their educationalcontent. APE comprises several types of museum visitor behavior: questioning that drivesexploration

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Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the pre- and post-assessments. Lessonslearned and future improvements for the course are also discussed.Keywordssustainable engineering, engineering education, course development, sustainable materials,engineering elective, chemical engineering, laboratory experimentsIntroductionPrograms in sustainability have been on the rise in U.S. universities over the last two decades.The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), foundedin 2004, states that there are now 756 institutions of higher education in 31 countries that havedeveloped 4,086 programs in sustainability [1]. Nearly 500 sustainability programs have beendeveloped worldwide in engineering alone. As might be expected, the programs differsignificantly

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Hands-On Learning in ET II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helene Jabbour, Purdue University ; Israa Azzam, Purdue University ; Isaac Elí Lago, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Farid Breidi, Purdue University ; Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

., lifting, digging, propulsion) to transportation (e.g., braking and powersteering systems) and energy generation (e.g., hydraulic turbines in hydropower plants), fluidpower applications are gradually expanding since the industrial revolution [1]. With approximately90% of professionals in the field of fluid power working on operating machinery [2], practicalhands-on experience in engineering technology education is instrumental in establishing aconnection with real-world scenarios and equipping the future workforce with strong engineeringfoundations.Yet, despite the prominence of fluid power applications, a limited number of colleges anduniversities across the U.S. offer fluid power courses or research [3] – hence, the importance ofdeveloping

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Engineering Engagement Activities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josh Labrie, Northern Virginia Community College; Christopher Russell; Samuel Aaron Snyder, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

investment, ongoingoperational maintenance, and the engineering workforce capacity to support continued growth.Northern Virginia in particular has the largest data center footprint of any region in the world,and strong demand for a skilled technical workforce means the industry has ongoing difficultiesreaching talent. Data center capacity is forecasted to double in Virginia during the next 10 years,with most of that growth concentrated in regions of Loudoun County and Manassas [1], [2]. Thejobs created as a result of these investments offer high salaries for entry level technicians,especially compared with other regional opportunities to 2-year degree holders [3], [4]. Despiteattractive wages and a growing field, student and educator awareness of

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayatollah S Yehia, University of Virginia; Devin K. Harris, University of Virginia; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

tool refinement. Future work will be focused on conductinganother pilot study after tool refinement before app deployment in a classroom setting.Keywords: augmented reality, mixed reality, mobile augmented reality, structural design,structural mechanics, finite element method, visualization, personalized learning, engineeringeducationIntroductionMechanics serves as the foundation for undergraduate students specializing in mechanical orstructural engineering, with concepts such as displacements, torsion, and buckling revisited inmore advanced courses. However, students often struggle visualizing how these concepts presentthemselves in a three-dimensional environment and how cross sections and materials play a rolein these concepts [1]. Tools

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University; Jacqueline O'Connor, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, research identity, academic self-concepts, undergraduateresearchIntroduction and Literature Review The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [1] projects that jobs requiring master’s degrees andPh.D.s in science and engineering will grow by 17% and 13% respectively between 2016-2026,compared to the projected 7% growth for all occupations. While more careers requiring graduatedegrees in industry and academia are becoming available, graduate program enrollment is notmatching this growth. Student enrollment in engineering graduate school has remained stagnant,even as enrollment in undergraduate engineering degrees has increased [2]. Lack of adequategraduate school enrollment will not only prevent current students from pursuing new andinnovative

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University ; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University ; Wei Zakharov, Purdue University ; Joreen Arigye, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

artificialintelligence. This leads to an urgent need for responsible design and ethical use. The goal of thisconceptual paper is two-fold. First, we will introduce the Framework for Design Reasoning inData Life-cycle Ethical Management, which integrates three existing frameworks: 1) the designreasoning quadrants framework (representing engineering design research), and 2) the data life-cycle model (representing data management), and 3) the reflexive principles framework(representing ethical decision-making). The integration of three critical components of theframework (design reasoning, data reasoning, and ethical reasoning) is accomplished by centeringon the conscientious negotiation of design risks and benefits. Second, we will present an exampleof a student

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Education Review an International Journal. ¨Michael M. Malschutzky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany Michael M. Malsch¨utzky is a Research Associate at the Centre for Teaching Development and Innovation (ZIEL) as well as Affiliate Faculty at the Department of Management Sciences at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany. He received his Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Mechanical Engineering from H-BRS in 2005. After working as Test & Validation Engineer (TIER-1) and Program Management Engineer (OEM) in the automotive industry, he returned to academia in 2013, receiving his BSc (2017) and MSc (2023) in Business Psychology from H-BRS

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jack P. Wilson, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

a modeling assignment is completed.Some Relevant Reported Research A significant body of past work exists around automating CAD model assessment. Most ofthis work has focused on the summative approach that analyzes a result with the goal of scoringa student’s work and providing ex post facto feedback on the differences with the expectedresult. One focus of this research is on evaluating 2D drawings generated from 3D CAD models.Hekman et al. [1] describe their experiences with a system that extracts geometric informationfrom an Autodesk DXF file submitted by students and scores its accuracy by comparison withthe expected result. Their method was developed using LabVIEW with a second versionimplemented to support a student receiving

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Figard, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

’ experiences in engineering (e.g., Figard & Carberry, 2023; Figard etal., 2023b; Figard et al., 2023c), this paper expands on the nuanced complexities surroundingidentity within the disabled engineering community by addressing the following researchquestion: How do disabled women in engineering degree programs describe the intersections oftheir marginalized identities, as they relate to their educational experiences?Methods The findings presented in this paper are a subset of a larger project and data collectioneffort that focuses more broadly on the experiences of disabled engineering students. Morecomplete methodological details can be found in (Figard et al., 2023b; Figard et al., 2024).1 Identity-first language is used in this paper to

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Patrick J. Sours, The Ohio State University

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

adapting to and mitigating climatechange, and providing safe and accessible water, demand that the next generation of scientistsand engineers think about and solve problems in novel ways. This requires a review of howengineering courses and programs are currently preparing students for the globalizing workforce[1]-[3]. These challenges, known as wicked problems, are complex issues without clearboundaries and are driven by stakeholders’ differing values, interests, and conceptions of theproblem and its solution [4]. They are also inherently about sustainability.To better equip the STEM workforce to tackle wicked problems, students must linkmultidisciplinary perspectives from the social sciences to critical design skills [5]. In addition,the

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary D Steffen, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Omonowo David Momoh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

100 prestigious undergraduatedegrees and certificates. With a student body exceeding 10,000 individuals of varied ages, races,and nationalities, PFW fosters a vibrant educational community. Its sprawling 594-acre campusin Fort Wayne, IN serves as a home to over 7,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduatestudents [1].Established on September 17, 1964, through a merger of two prior institutions, Indiana PurdueUniversity (IPFW) was born, evolving into the fifth-largest university in Indiana. In response tochallenges such as declining enrollment and research funding, a restructuring initiative wasundertaken, culminating in separating IPFW into two distinct universities in 2018 [2]. Thistransition led to the establishment of Indiana University

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sage Maul, Purdue University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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

inform their research work.Ms. Rachel Figard, Arizona State University Rachel Figard is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education and Systems Design at Arizona State University. She received her M.S. in User Experience from Arizona State University and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Diminishing the Data Divide: Interrogating the State of Disability Data Collectionand ReportingAbstractThis research paper explored the availability of data for disabled students in postsecondaryengineering programs in the U.S (using [1]–[9]). The paper reviewed a variety of sources for thereporting of disability-related demographic

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

participationfrom minorities in the STEM fields both in education and as a possible career choice, and in theprocess, contribute towards solving the problem of limited high-quality workforce in these fields.KeywordsSTEM summer camp, metanalysis, minority and low-income students, participant gender and raceIntroductionAttracting students to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is achallenge that needs to be addressed at all levels of K-12 education [1], [2], especially with theincreased reliance on technology [2] and scarcity of candidates fulfill the STEM jobs that areavailable in the US [1]. Summer camps allow participating students to gain a unique experience indifferent subjects and encourage them to enroll in STEM-based

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M A Karim, Kennesaw State University; Youngguk Seo, Kennesaw State University; Parth Bhavsar, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

understanding of their chosenfields, and a heightened interest in pursuing graduate school.Keywords: independent study, undergraduate research, motivation, students’ attitude andperceptionIntroductionIndependent study as it can be achieved either by doing research or design work as project thatcan be part of project-based or problem-based learning (PBL). In both cases the idea is toprovide the students with flexibility to choose topics and types of work they want to doindependently at their own pace and learn independently either by a single student or students ina group [1]. It allows students to learn about a subject that is unavailable in traditional curriculaor about a topic students would like to explore in greater depth. Faculty and students

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aroba Saleem, University of Florida; Idris Jeelani, University of Florida

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Materials Division (MATS)

development of innovative and engagingeducational games and extend the reach of such pedagogical strategies across various STEM andnon-STEM fields. 1. IntroductionThe U.S. undergraduate engineering programs are experiencing a decline in enrollment [1]. Thistrend weakens the United States’ longstanding leadership in global engineering and STEM fields,which has been declining over the past decade [2]. While the engineering workforce is evolving,there's an increasing emphasis on diversifying and expanding the appeal of undergraduateengineering programs. Addressing this challenge requires a shift towards more engaging anddiverse educational approaches in engineering education. This shift is not only essential formaintaining the country's competitive

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Engineering, Ethics, and Leadership

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farnoosh B. Brock, Prolific Living Inc.; Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University; Andy Brock, Prolific Living; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University and National Science Foundation

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET requires thatall ABET-accredited programs demonstrate their graduates have attained seven StudentOutcomes shown below (ABET, 2024). The four Student Outcomes in bold showcase theimportance of personal and professional development (e.g. educating the whole engineer)beyond the three technical Student Outcomes (e.g. 1, 2, and 6). ABET’s holistic approach toeducating the next generation of graduates showcases the connectedness and intertwinednecessity of bringing technical education and professional education together. 1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. an ability to apply engineering

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Engineering Technology Division Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Kim, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Education, Experience, and Certification Through Micro-Credential Program in Radio Frequency Engineering for Engineering Technology StudentsIntroductionRadio Frequency (RF) Engineering is a field in electrical engineering that studies the propertiesand applications of signals in various frequency ranges from tens of hertz (Hz) to a few hundredgigahertz (1 GHz is 109 Hz). The main subjects in RF engineering include topics such asantennas, transmission lines, signal propagation, and components used in RF systems.The demand for RF engineers has been increasing recently due to the proliferation of wirelessdevices and applications in both commercial and defense settings. There is

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Design) in the fall semester and ENGR 103 - Introduction toEngineering (which involves a hands-on engineering project and a project report) in the spring semester.To investigate the program and understand students’ experiences, qualitative analysis of students' reportswas conducted using thematic analysis via OpenChatGPT. The results revealed four themes: (1)Fundamental Processes, (2) Challenges in Execution, (3) Teamwork and Collaboration, and (4) Learningand Adaptation. These findings indicate the effectiveness of dual-credit engineering in engaging youngNative Americans in engineering and align with ABET students' learning outcomes. The paper details thepartnership, course specifics, challenges, and findings from students' perspectives.1

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

are well documented. At our institution, students often fail thecourse multiple times, delaying their graduation or even demotivating them to pursueengineering. We postulate that students taking it multiple times may not get much out of havingmaterial presented in the same basic linear fashion. To help counter this issue of multiplefailures, we offered an invitation-only section to students who had previously received a D, F, W(withdrew) or I (incomplete) in the preceding two quarters. The goals of this project were: 1) toprovide the opportunity for students to immediately re-enroll after not passing and 2) to try andprevent students from failing ME212 multiple times by providing a section that focusses onconceptual understanding and problem

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Bieryla, University of Portland; Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of Portland; Jordyn Wolfand, University of Portland

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

work will examine how engineering identity and EM differ acrossdemographics and students’ selected majors.IntroductionThis Complete Research paper describes the impact of a design sprint early in a first-yearengineering course on engineering identity and the entrepreneurial mindset (EM). Engineeringidentity is a person’s belief they are an engineer, and engineering-related experiences canstrengthen a student’s engineering identity [1]. Prior research has shown the first year is criticalin forming an identity, and a strong engineering identity has been linked to retention [2]-[4].Problem-based learning [5], service-learning projects [6], summer bridge programs [7] and casestudies [8] are just a few examples of interventions used in engineering

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Professional Development and Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico; Chika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University; Carlotta Duenninger

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

,equity, and inclusion. After conducting semi-structured interviews, the data were analyzed usingThematic Analysis. The analysis presented in this paper focuses specifically on the stories theinterviewees shared when asked about their experiences related to ethics and equity in theworkplace. Participants shared examples of ethical dilemmas related to oversight of work andquality control, safety, doing work beyond one’s expertise, equity in pay and promotion, theethical environment of the organization, and conflicts of interest involving the desires ofdifferent stakeholders. Equity stories fell into two broad themes: (1) inequitable ordiscriminatory allocation of resources or opportunities, and (2) discriminatory comments, uncivilbehavior, and

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

States as they engage in two Engineering is Elementary (EiE) units. There were53 students and 2 to 5 students per team. Unit 1 for all teams was about bridge design. Unit 2focused on the design of an electrical circuit, package to contain a plant, oil spill clean–upprocess, or site preparation to support piers for a bridge–like system. Research questions were:(1) To what extent do teams perceive that they have experienced design failure? (2) How doteams respond to and make sense of design failure? and (3) What factors within the classroomenvironment might challenge or support teams’ opportunities to engage with design failure inmeaningful ways? Data gathered included video footage of each team, student engineeringjournals, and post–unit video