Conference Session

Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Walker, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Romaim Hernandez; Chasisty Melo, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ; Samuel Hernandez; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

lifting arm witha claw to grab onto the elevation bar and lift off the ground. Most of the construction of the robotwill be done using standard VEX parts, 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) parts, and milledaluminum and Delrin parts.Need StatementVEX Robotics provides a competitive challenge for students in STEM that allows them to solveproblems and design robots with an engineering mindset. This year’s challenge is called “OverUnder” and is played on a square field that is 12ft by 12ft. A red and blue team consisting of 2robots each must score plastic Reuleaux triangles, referred to by VEX as triballs, under theirgoals, and at the end of the match elevate their robots on a vertical pole. [1]. Each team has anoffensive zone, which is half of the

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Chaouki T Abdallah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andrew Karl Koch, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

computable given appropriate relevant informa-tion. Finally, a discussion is provided regarding possible approaches that could be used to ensureessential transfer-related data and information is readily available across the system of higher edu-cation.IntroductionMore than fifty years ago, economist George Akerlof published a paper that explored how thequality of goods exchanged in a market tends to degrade when information asymmetry exists be-tween buyers and sellers.1 Akerlof considered the market for used cars as an example, and hedemonstrated that because buyers are generally not able to distinguish between “cream puffs” and“lemons,” they are only willing to pay a price that corresponds to the average value between thesetwo extremes. This tends

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Yanosko, University of Toledo; Grant Valentine, University of Toledo; Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

way to capture interactivity fromstepping through an animation or multi-step example to correctly answering multiple choice ortrue and false questions. However, online homework provides more advanced metrics to capturestudent’s problem-solving skills. Numerous platforms have been in development for years withmath and science courses having more tools and options than engineering courses [1-4].Online homework is synonymous with terms such as auto-graded problems, and these tool havebecome common throughout science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [5-9].By providing instantaneous feedback to students, auto-graded problem capture some of the mostimportant tenets of deliberate practice [10-13]. Other learning frameworks also

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Jin, TechnoWizards; Parker Olkowski; James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Ilias M Bakri; Aditya Rao; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas, San Antonio; Isabel Xu

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

tocore employment sectors in the United States (US) [1, 2]. In December 2018, the NationalScience and Technology Council (NSTC) Committee on STEM Education released “Charting aCourse for Success: America’s Strategy for STEM Education”, a five-year STEM educationstrategic plan [3]. America’s Strategy places particular emphasis on preparing the STEMworkforce for future challenges by aiming to improve K-12 education. To fulfill the goal set byAmerica's Strategy, the education of the younger generation should be enriched by integratingadvanced technological tools, forging community partnerships, and embracing globalperspectives through a transdisciplinary approach. Tremendous efforts have been dedicated bythe US government, private foundations, and

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

drawings and specifications basedon engineering designs [1]. Technical Drawing is a form of documentation that follows setguidelines to facilitate communication among project partners in the development process [2].Traditionally, technical drawings and specifications were created on paper and by hand, beinglabor-intensive and time-consuming [2]. The instruction of Technical Drawing to engineeringstudents has evolved over the course of engineering history [2].Leonardo da Vinci made significant contributions to the field of two-dimensional graphicalrepresentation of three-dimensional machinery. He utilized perspectives, shadows, anddescriptive notes to enhance the accuracy and realism of his depictions[2]. However, due to thegrowing accessibility of

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7 - Multi-URM Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vianney Lara-Prieto, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Maria Ileana Ruiz-Cantisani, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Marcela Paola Bentin; Maria Haydée Peralta, National University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

the promotion of gender equality, and ensuring womenparticipation in leadership roles and decision-making positions in political, economic, andpublic life. [1]These gaps are significant depending on the sectors that can be analyzed: by geographicregion, by culture, by education, by place where one lives (city or country), by field of study,by type of work, etc. This research addresses this gap in STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) environments in Latin America.UNESCO shows the gap by reporting that in the world 35% of those pursuing highereducation in STEM areas are women. When analyzing LATAM countries, it is observed, forexample, that "in Mexico, for every 100 men enrolled in engineering, there are 45 women",while in

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jakia Sultana, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas, El Paso; Christopher Colaw, Lockheed Martin; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

gain profound insights into these tools, preparing them to excel as qualityengineers. This paper describes how the hands-on activities embedded within the Boot Campplay a pivotal role in shaping the students' learning experience. Pre- and post-surveys enable usto gauge knowledge growth and the confidence to apply quality engineering principles. In aconstantly evolving industrial landscape, this Quality Engineering Boot Camp could be an idealsetting to empower participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as quality experts.1 IntroductionQuality engineering is integral to modern manufacturing and service industries, deeply rooted inthe foundations of industrial and manufacturing engineering [1]. Organizations must maintainhigh

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Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Mateo Rojas; Casey Gibson, National Academy of Engineering; Jaime Elizabeth Styer, Colorado School of Mines; Sofia Lara Schlezak, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

differentinstitutions.As described in [1], US graduate engineering research remains focused on preparing students fora shrinking pool of academic jobs and most students are dissatisfied by the lack of socialrelevance of their research. An article detailing the state of graduate education points out, “mostgraduate programs will, in fact, fail to deliver the training that students desire and societydesperately needs. Graduate training remains focused on preparing students to addressdisciplinary knowledge gaps valued in a shrinking pool of faculty positions. While we invitestudents to apply for degrees based on their motivations to change the world, once they arrive,we do not prepare them to be successful change-makers. Current students report beingdiscouraged from

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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)

meeting became the draft outline for “Intro to Engineering,” whichdebuted in the 2008-09 school year, followed by a second-year portfolio-based course calledEngineering. There were a few restrictions for the teacher chosen to bring these courses to life.The new courses had to be homegrown, as there was no budget to buy an existing program. Aselectives in the science department, they could not place any requirement on another department,such as math prerequisites. At that time, there were no pre-college engineering textbooks and nobudget to buy them. Faced with this start, the teacher decided to prepare an engineering programas applied science, based on her experience with college programs and in industry. The NextGenScience Standards [1] and the

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WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

succeed in engineering and getting the next generation of students interested in pursuing engineering degrees. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Empowering Students to Self-Select Resources Befitting Their Individual Learning Styles in a Reactor Design Engineering CourseAbstractThe Felder-Solomon Index of Learning Styles (ILS) is a validated tool to assess a student’spreferred mode of learning and has been used to help engineering educators develop activelearning pedagogy and focus course content delivery successfully for over two decades [1-12].This Work-In-Progress paper focuses on an alternate application of the Index of Learning Styles:using it to empower students to make

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Mayyas, Bowling Green State University; Mohammed Abouheaf, Bowling Green State University; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

studentinterest compounded by a lack of experienced educators who usually motivate students. Thisproject is a direct response to such concerns, producing competent educators who are capable ofblending research with instructional activities at their institutions, motivating students for STEMdegrees, and building long-term collaborative partnerships in the region.Project JustificationDuring the eighties and late nineties, many US manufacturing companies mass outsourced theiroperations to overseas and experienced a significant job loss. Some experts argue that outsourcingtakes up the lower-level jobs and that allows Americans do perform the higher value jobs [1-3].Nevertheless, that argument does not address the negative impact it had on the

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Student Division Technical Session 3: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue University; Alexander V Struck Jannini, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

internalization of certain valuesover others.IntroductionGraduate students engaging in research education are vying for admission to a community ofscholars, learning to operate within specific requirements, regulations, and expectations in eachfield of study [1]. Shifts in how doctoral students view themselves and their peers, their mentors,the field, and generated knowledge occur throughout the research education process.Simultaneously, students proceed through the process of taking on or rejecting values and valuesystems (axiology) that are proliferated and perpetuated in their professional field of study. Inaddition to messages conveyed from graduate development within engineering environments,graduate students also bring their beliefs about knowledge

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ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

andmanufacturing course for second-year students, the topic of torsion is covered in the chapter onmechanical properties. This chapter explores concepts like shear stress, shear strain, rigiditymodulus, and the mechanical response of materials under torsional loading. To enhanceunderstanding, a 3D-printed model of a torsion tester was made (Figure. 1). This modelshowcased the sample grips, drive motor assembly, and data acquisition unit. The 3D model waspassed around during the class for the students to touch and feel.Fig. 1. 3D printed mock-up of a torsion testerIn addition to this another device, the torque demonstrator was also developed. The sketch isshown in the Figure 2 below. 4Device DescriptionThe

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

´olica de Chile Gabriel Astudillo is Coordinator for Measurement and Evaluation at the Engineering School in Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile (PUC-Chile). Gabriel received an MA in Social Sciences from Universidad de Chile. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Encouraging Teamwork after the PandemicType of paper: Work in progress (WIP).AbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) proposes that one of thestudent outcomes that engineers must have is "an ability to function effectively on a team whosemembers together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishgoals, plan tasks, and meet objectives" [1

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George A Hunt P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

redlinedcommunities today.Redlining occurred in most American citiesincluding Omaha, Nebraska. The 1935 OmahaHome Owner Loan Corporation map (Figure 1)designated neighborhoods in North and SouthOmaha as yellow and red, while neighborhoodsin West Omaha are designated green.The topic of redlining was introduced in a seriesof introductory courses to help studentsunderstand from of the beginning of theireducation as a civil engineer about both positiveand negative consequences to society that civil Figure 1. Redlined map of Omaha, Nebraskaengineers can have. We believed this was an (Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, 1935)important topic to introduce early in

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Edward Collins, National Society of Black Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity; Ahlam Alharbi, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

strategiespracticed, including ethical and equitable collaborating and networking with professionals fromacademia, non-profit, industry, and other higher-education-based institutions during the earlyphases of our study. We applied concepts from design thinking, systems thinking, communityengagement, and collaboration ethics while focusing on the collaborative element in thoseconcepts. We describe the team engagement, dynamics, characteristics, and methods for playingto each team member's strengths. Additionally, we share the challenges and constraints faced bythe team during years 1 and 2 of the project and the changes implemented as a result. The overallresults were assessed regarding team performance and progress toward the project. Results alsoinclude

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Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Smith, NASA; Zachary T. G. Pirtle, NASA

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG), Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

scholarly disciplines to participate in a dialogue on ethical considerations for Artemis and theMoon to Mars initiative. At this event, participants identified a set of challenges in engaging theethical and social implications of these missions. This paper seeks to further explore thoseconcepts from the workshop report and provide insights on how to discuss the designimplications of engineering leadership decisions and to elicit meaningful engagement on thesetopics. This analysis can inform future research and educational approaches and help ethics andsocial science researchers to engage engineering and project leaders in constructive dialogue. 1. IntroductionThe engineering education research community has developed a broad swathe of case

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Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Tonn, Boston College; Avneet Hira, Boston College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, work in the repository was making a case for such an approach that integrated, the firsthalf of the 2000s focused on communicating the importance of such an integration forindividuals studying and not studying engineering, the second half focused on a more macrodemonstration of "how science, technology, and society are interwoven," (p.1) and 2017 – 2018moved to pedagogies focused on sociotechnical thinking and assessment techniques. A year afterthis study was presented, Erickson et al. (2020) made a case for sociotechnical thinking for notjust courses that students are currently taking but the importance of the role of sociotechnicalthinking to engage with problems later on in their careers. Indeed, the ability to 'get a job' is notthe only

Conference Session

Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

school teachers who develop, design and implement new curricula that align tothe 2016 Massachusetts science, technology and engineering (STE) curriculum frameworks [1].This paper focuses on a specific sub-set of research data collected during the author’s doctoraldissertation that have not yet been published.The acronym STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) has emerged as amore inclusive approach to STEM education because it incorporates the arts [2]. STEAMeducation includes the study of art, drama, music, media and design, which is increasinglybecoming more technical with the development of computer-aided software for musicians,architects, graphic artists and artists using almost any media. In this study, STEAM

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Minju Lee, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Sophia Fenn, University of Connecticut

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

Engineering,University of Connecticut)sophia.fenn@uconn.edu 1 ASEE 2024Abstract: How does a Human Rights framework in engineering curriculum affectundergraduate students’ attitudes and opinions of sustainability and human rights? Deepeninginequality worldwide, aggravated by climate injustices and the effects of the COVID-19pandemic, has increased engineering scholars’ awareness of the necessity of developing a newengineering pedagogy and corresponding ethical framework to prepare an engineeringworkforce that can perform successfully and efficiently in multicultural and globalized settings.The University of Connecticut (UConn) has pioneered in developing a curriculum

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Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University; Sepehr Vakil, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

entanglements of ideas of nationality and the conducts of engineeringhave been richly described by scholars in recent years, with critical accounts centered onengineers’ roles in the perpetuation of nationalism, imperialism and fascism [1] - [5]. Otherstudies have described pivotal support by engineering professions for anti-militarism andresistance or revolutionary movements [6], [7]. This literature helps us outline the broadconditions in which contemporary engineering aspirants pursue their technical training andestablish their own civic standing, with notable ideological multiplicity. Instances of war,upheaval and revolution allow us to see explicit efforts of this kind, but we do not mean tosuggest that such crises produce exceptional experiences

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NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gokce Akcayir, University of Alberta; Marnie V Jamieson, University of Alberta; Kristian Basaraba, University of Alberta; Duncan Buchanan, University of Alberta; Qingna Jin; Mijung Kim, University of Alberta; Janelle McFeetors, University of Alberta; Kerry Rose, University of Alberta

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

Basaraba1, 1 University of Alberta, Canada, 2 Cape Breton University, CanadaAbstractA discipline-specific pedagogical professional development (PD) program was created for Graduateteaching assistants (GTAs) in the Faculty of Engineering at a Canadian university to support and enhanceGTAs pedagogical knowledge and competencies. As GTAs are employed to assist with course and labdelivery supporting their development as instructors and mentors may enhance undergraduate learningexperiences. Situated learning theory informed the development of the community of practice based PDprogram. This case study explores the perspectives of GTAs who participated in the pilot PD program,including what they learned, how they

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Engineering, Ethics, and Community Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lazlo Stepback, Purdue University ; Joey Valle, Purdue University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG), Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

engineer within society byupholding an alignment of industry over engineering reflective of a hegemonic adherence tobusiness professionalism [1, 2, 3]. The ideology of business professionalism, described in moredetail to follow, advances beliefs that engineers are, and should be, unshakably beholden tocapitalist corporate owners and the industries they extract profit through [3]. In this paper, weexamine the historically anti-union attitudes and actions of the National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE), and their adherence to the ideology of business professionalism, throughanalysis of ethics case studies published by their Board of Ethical Review (BER). As an advocateof professional engineering licensure and as leaders in engineering ethics

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 16

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Jose Garcia, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

suchas gender and ethnic biases, the competitive nature of seeking funding in research, having theresources to adequately support students, and discovering how their branch of study will fit withinthe boundaries of the university.Keywords: academic career, engineering doctoral students, teaching preparednessIntroductionDoctoral students who choose an academic career path will essentially be required to teach courses.However, the structure of graduate education typically prioritizes developing researchers, ratherthan future educators [1] Additionally, the teaching experience they have is through their graduateteaching assistantships, which may or may not have associated training on how to teach. Teachingcan be difficult if you are not fully aware

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyedehsareh Hashemikamangar, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Craig O. Stewart, The University of Memphis; Aaron Robinson, The University of Memphis

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

academic life of the scholars, focus groups and interviewswere used to allow scholars who have participated in the project to share more detail regardingtheir experiences, the benefits they gained, and the obstacles they faced. These findings andinsights can support implementation or improvement of similar engineering student successinitiatives at other institutions.1. IntroductionThe expansion of STEM graduates is crucial to cultivate economic progress as its increasing sharehas a positive impact on employment and economic growth [1]. According to U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics, employment in STEM occupations is growing at 10.8% [2]. However, graduation ratesin STEM majors are not very high. Nationwide, fewer than 40% of students entering college

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto; Oliver Pan, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

student typology, and studenttypology as a constructed type.Key words: student engagement, learning outcomes, constructive typology 1. IntroductionStudent engagement is an important concept in research on postsecondary student experience.Student engagement means “the quality of effort students themselves devote to educationallypurposeful activities that contribute directly to desired outcomes” [1] (p. 555). Within theengineering education communities, student engagement is a presumably desired goal to achievein engineering courses and other academic activities. This is evident in the papers published inthe proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education annual conferences. Oursearch in the PEER repository in January 2024 showed

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Luthy, Wake Forest University; Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University; William N. Crowe, Wake Forest University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

instructors in a 3rd year undergraduate ControlSystems and Instrumentation course and used in combination with the limitations owningintellectual humility scale (Haggard et. al.) to gauge the accuracy of perceived growth oflearning by students. Student responses were compared against the instructors’ initialexpectations for student knowledge in the context of the departmental curriculum as well asgrowth targets upon course completion. Our guiding research questions were (1) What doknowledge surveys reveal about student perceptions in their knowledge compared withinstructor perceptions?” and (2) “What insights do we gain in comparing student intellectualhumility scale results with their knowledge surveys?" Preliminary findings for research question1

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maria Muller-Karger, Florida International University; Luis U. Medina Uzcategui, Universidad Austral de Chile

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

indicate virtual labs supplement traditional methods,providing a safe, cost-effective platform for practical learning. This research contributes toinnovative engineering education approaches, emphasizing the importance of virtual labs inimparting critical skills. I. IntroductionThe goal of this study is to investigate the potential advantages of integrating virtual labs intomechanical vibration courses, with a specific focus on rotor balancing. Traditional approaches toteaching mechanical vibrations often face limitations in providing hands-on experiences due topractical constraints and safety concerns. Therefore, this research aims to assess the efficacy of avirtual lab, the Virtual Rotor Kit (VRK) [1], in enhancing students' understanding and

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

learn to work as part of a team, making decisions about design, materials, andmanufacturing processes. The students apply technical skills to practical scenarios, refining theirengineering expertise in a real-world context, making connections with local communities orindustries, and making them well-prepared and highly competitive in the workforce [1 - 7].Design projects offer students a great opportunity to bridge the gap between classroomknowledge and real-world applications, enhancing their academic experience and preparing themfor the workforce. From the faculty perspective, support ABET assessment [6, 8]Furthermore, capstone projects offer the opportunity to drive advancements in the improvement,design, or refurbishment of laboratory