Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

experiments are planned yet), students are evaluated by the feasibility oftheir project. This feasibility includes considering resources and equipment available andexplaining how their proposed idea will be completed safely in the laboratory.The next step in the completion of the class project is the submission of a group written proposalin which each team defines the problem to be solved, the relevance of the problem, theirproposed solution and approach, a summary of relevant theory and methods, their managementplan, a detail of supplies and equipment needed, and a draft of the calculations needed tocomplete the problem solution. Teams are also required to designate a safety officer for theirteam, this is the student responsible for all the safety

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Rob Gies; Resit Unal; Clarles Keating

of2017, NNS and ODU started meeting to discuss and develop a plan to offer NNS employees asix-course certification program covering engineering systems and industrial engineering withconnectivity to engineering technology topics as well. This industry-university partnership waskey to jointly developing the course contents for this certification program to be offered throughthe ODU School of Continuing Education. For the next few years, the plan matured and becamea reality. The first course of the program was offered on March 21, 2019, to a cohort of twenty-nine students. After the successful completion of the first cohort of students through the sixcourses of the program, ODU awarded Engineering Systems and Industrial EngineeringCertifications

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

Nathan Luetke; Orlando Ayala

project isn’t very helpful with the job I currently have. I do have a better understanding of the design process of a heat exchanger, how it’s properly solved with what needs to be considered, and the time/effort required to make them. I think there would be a lot more planning involved before prototyping and construction begin.” – Fall 2021 “I definitely don’t think I will use everything that I learned, but regardless the through process and the struggle that I have encountered throughout my college career will help me persevere anywhere in the workplace.” – Fall 2021 “While the heat exchanger design is important, I do not think that I will be working for a company that designs them

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang; Zakariya Al Hamouz

decision was made yet by NSF on the support of the grant proposal.Faculty will develop specialized skills to support the development and implementation of thecertificate programs. Training activities for faculty members are planned as follows:a. Additive Manufacturing Certificate• Haas CNC turning for teachers: this training will complement the CNC milling training attend during the Summer of 2022. Faculty will acquire the necessary CNC machining skills.• Lincoln Electric CNC plasma table (basic operators TM training course). This training will enable faculty to program and operate CNC plasma cutter equipment, which is along with CNC machining, fundamental aspects of contemporary manufacturing processes

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin's University; Farzin Bahadori, Saint Martin's University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #42852Leveraging Open Source Tools to Teach Quantum Computing Foundations:Bridging the Future Workforce Gap in the Quantum EraDr. Radana Dvorak, Saint Martin’s University Radana Dvorak Ph.D. has worked as a researcher, professor, dean, consultant, and program architect. Her Ph.D. in CS-AI and MSc-AI from the UK, and BA from the University of Michigan, have led her to the UK, US, and the Cayman Islands. Radana spent time in the software industry, headed a VC-funded company bringing her PhD work to market, served on government, university strategic planning committees, and international fellowships; she was one of the

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Chan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

these advising practices cater to the diverse needs of all students and promote an inclusive and equitable environment? 2. How are expectations communicated to faculty and students regarding graduate student advising? 3. Could you describe a particularly successful advising relationship within your department and what you think contributed to its success?RQ2: Current Departmental Adoption of Mentoring Tools 1. Can you tell us about any mentoring tools (e.g., Individual Development Plans, aligning expectations worksheets, mentoring compacts/agreements, etc.) currently in use in your department to support graduate student advising? 2. Are there formal or informal ways faculty share mentoring tools, resources, and best

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Adams, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Aturika Bhatnagar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jeff Knowles, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

instructional practices into their courses [1], they alsohighlight a deficiency in the success of such adoption [2], [3]. Barriers to adopting EBIPs includeinadequate preparation time, content coverage concerns, unsupportive colleagues or departmentalculture, limited professional development opportunities, negative student reactions, andmisalignment with instructor reward structures [4], [5]. Instructors commonly cite a lack of time,especially the initial commitment required to transition from traditional lecture-focused methods,as a key obstacle to instructional change [6], [7]. In order to turn daunting barriers into instructionalsuccesses, engineering faculty and teaching training centers need to be intentional in planning forEBIP implementation

Conference Session

Broadening Perspectives in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muritala Hassan Ayinla Mr., University of Central Missouri; MariEtta Joleen Watson, University of Central Missouri

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

investigationalways reveals that the builders violated the approved guidelines."They don’t always build according to the approved plan, especially when it is a three-story building. There are times residential buildings are converted to six- or seven-storyshopping complexes by unscrupulous builders," the former General Manager said.CorruptionCorruption is another major factor responsible for ceaseless building collapse incidences;like compromise, this also takes place at different stages of building and from differentplayers in the building construction process. Another building developer somehowjustified the compromise. He said that for the building developers to maximize profit, theysometimes take loans from banks in a bid to assist the landlord in

Conference Session

Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

mindsetframework. This entrepreneurial mindset framework is summarized by the 3C’s, namelyCuriosity, Connections, and Creating value. By applying an entrepreneurial mindset, participantsidentify characteristics desired in their student chapter, officers, and members. Additionalworkshop prompts explore actions of student members and leaders and help participants developan action plan for the coming semester and year. The logistics and delivery of the workshop aredetailed in this contribution. In addition, surveying participants at both the beginning and end ofthe workshops found high engagement, i.e., significant evidence of brainstorming and goalsetting.Introduction and backgroundEngineers are known as problem solvers, who commonly work in teams. Teamwork

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando D. Hulse, San Francisco State University; Kunal Avdesh Verma, San Francisco State University; Kevin Diaz Chim, San Francisco State University; Hyeon Soo Jung, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

at 50, 75, and 100%, where theinterrupt routine method produce latency over time in operating the motor. This experimentprovided a consideration for how a student should measure motor position if they plan to operatefor a long duration of time.MAEP Lesson PlanThe MAEP facilitates a hands-on learning experience in an introductory mechatronics labcourse. Through a series of labs designed for each motor type, students gain familiarity with themotors' functionalities and applications, empowering them to select the most suitable motor for amechatronics system. A first lab focuses on the BDC motor, where students compare differentdrive modes to operate a motor. Next, they explore operating a RC servo motor with feedback.Finally, a lab operating a

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

detection Fueling efficiency Tank storage capacity Plan for failure Plan for Failure Storage of materials Storage of Materials Environmental testing Environmental testing Noise level Noise Level Social/ environmental Tank and piping maintenance and cleaning Tank and pipe materials

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Fernando Mérida, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. Still, the option of running the program in ahybrid format remains open for subsequent iterations, especially to better reach students in othergeographic areas and as a mechanism for students requiring special accommodations. Onlinerollout of the program requires some advanced logistical planning, such as compiling andpackaging the supplies to send to the students. We would also like to point out that in the hybridversion, the online students miss out on the in-class interactions. The learning objectives ofteamwork and collaboration are not met in the online setting.The topics covered in the ChE-focused summer program include fluid flow, separations, energyconversion, mixing, and reactions. This work-in-progress paper focuses on

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R Gladstone, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Zhengyan Ye, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Parth Shastri, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Aizhan Daukenova, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Shiyu Sun, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

the first exam in the course. The initial interview was heldat the end of September through the beginning of October, 2023, soon after receiving a grade onthe first course exam. Students were asked whether they did better/worse on that exam than theythought they would, their reactions to their score, study strategies, and planned changes after thefirst exam. Sample interview questions included “How did you react when you saw your examscore?” and “How and when did you study for the exam?”. The same students were then asked toparticipate in a follow-up interview after receiving a grade on the second course exam and thiswas at the end of October through the beginning of November of the same semester. In additionto selectively asking the same set

Conference Session

Writing and Technical Communications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; William Charles Sobolewski, University of California, Santa Cruz

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

other’s drafts in class 4) Students reflect on the peer review process, identifying revisions they plan to make due to comments they received and also anything they plan to change after being inspired by seeing a strength in another student’s draft.Based on instructor observations and student feedback, we can identify several reasons why thepeer review process has variable results for students. The major problem we have identified isthat students put different amounts of effort into reading and commenting on other students’drafts, which results in some students receiving very little or unhelpful feedback. Sometimes astudent will not submit a draft, which affects not only that student (i.e., they do not receivefeedback from peer

Collection

2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Maryam Nasri; Stephanie Goldberg

, we’ve seen greater numbers of freshmen lacking general tooling experienceand being unprepared in basic math, and in response, we’ve added more hands-on exercises andprojects and included more practical algebra-based word problems. This past year, weincorporated a servo motor lab sequence in one of the course sections and a DC motor sequencein the other section.This paper focuses on a plan to infuse a broad series of motor-based labs and projects into theFreshman Circuits Course, aiming to increase interest and motivation by demonstrating thatsome very understandable and easily modified Arduino code can control different aspects ofmotor action (Arduino software application was developed with coding simplicity in mind). Wehope that adding these

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2022 CIEC

Authors

Abel Reyes; Skyler Reinhardt; Tony Wise; Nathir Rawashdeh; Sidike Paheding

benefiting from advancements in robotics because it could matchthe goal to have zero downtime and maximize efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helpsachieve those goals providing the knowledge to automate processes with the use of machines [2].According to Grischke et al. [3], autonomous robots depend on a knowledge base to reliably Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering Educationperform the assigned tasks, and AI comprises methods that are used to autonomously plan asequence of actions to achieve the desired task. Pan et al. [4] mentioned that AI applications inrobotics have experienced exponential growth in recent years

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

of the datagathering and analysis process. The collaborative team-based research approach proved effectivein systematically sifting through the extensive responses, narrowing it to essential topics. Theirwork also extended to extracting quotes that captured the student’s experiences, concerns, andsentiments regarding the department’s operations and responses to incidents that they planned toshare with the department faculty.Results & Discussion:Research findings were categorized into three overarching themes that aligned with the questionprompts: student expectations (Prompt 1), challenges with current climate (Prompt 2), andgeneral impact on students (both Prompt 1 & 2). For each main theme, researchers thenidentified sub-themes as

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Arun John Abraham, St. Mary’s University - San Antonio, TX ; Rafael Moras P.E., St. Mary's University; Gopalakrishnan Easwaran, St. Mary's University; PAUL X UHLIG, St. Mary's University

shop scheduling. Computers & Operations Research, 121, 104965.8. Job Sequencing Initial Formula- video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_DSl4x7z9I, last accessed on August 15, 2022ARUN JOHN ABRAHAMRecent graduate Industrial Engineering student from St. Mary’s University. He earned hisbachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. Arun hassubstantial experience in project management for oil & gas emergency and planned shutdownprojects in Jubail, Saudi Arabia and accordingly scheduled and planned multiple turnaroundprojects. Arun is interested in becoming a Professional Engineer (P.E) and be involved with theproject planning and scheduling activities in the industry.RAFAEL MORASProf. Moras’s

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

credit hoursbased on their desired workload. Many students enroll in the course for multiple semesters tocontinue their project work, and in doing so, can fulfill a general education “global challenges4”requirement and/or a major-specific technical elective. The learning outcomes for the coursesequence include, but are not limited to: project planning, application of knowledge frommultiple disciplines, problem recognition and design processes, sustainability, leadership,teamwork, communication, application of humanitarian ethics, cultural awareness, and globalperspectives. The learning outcomes are intentionally inclusive of the seven ABET CriterionThree standard student outcomes5. As part of the program, students are regularly presenting

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 8: Cutting the Curb for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Higher Education

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Jamie Marie Regan, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Rehabilitation Act Independence ◦ Familial support networks ◦ Self-advocacy Institutional barriers ◦ Inaccessible material ◦ Under-trained instructors ◦ Lack of staff/dedicated personnel ◦ Poor representationTo begin our project, we reviewed the literature to understand the problem better. A 2020survey conducted by the Office of Special Education Programs in the Department of Educationfound 23% of responding students with disabilities reported planned enrollment in highereducation [2] compared to a study conducted in 2021 which found that 38% of the generalpopulation of 18–24-year-olds were enrolled [3

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Catherine Molloseau, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

-testdemonstrates that inexperienced students still passed at nearly the same rate as students with priorexperience. The high withdraw rate suggests that engineering students that enter a first-yearprogramming course without having completed an advanced computer science course in highschool may be at a significant disadvantage to students that have had this opportunity. In addition,although nearly seventy percent of students attending public high schools in the state of Michiganhave access to at least one computer science course, it needs to be better understood as to whymore students planning to pursue engineering in college are not enrolling in these courses.BackgroundComputer science education has been a topic of discussion since the mid twentieth

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Aiden James Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

challenges.Through these many sustainability focused industry partnerships, the University of Pittsburghhas and is creating experience-based learning opportunities for students and will be a test bed forresearch the sustainable technologies developed by some of these companies. In this paper weshare a model for building these partnerships for the development of our students, furthering the Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education. 1sustainability goals of our sponsor companies, and the plans for future educational and

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yuva M. Tammineni; Talha Khan; Rajeev Nair; Yimesker Yihun

from abetter understanding of what it takes to launch a successful business by learning more about thecharacteristics that contribute to entrepreneurial success.In recent years, educators in the field of engineering have placed increased value on encouragingstudents to adopt an entrepreneurial outlook. The goal of this change is to encourage originalthought, inventiveness, and a can-do spirit in the next generation of engineers. To do this, manydifferent plans and programs have been put into motion. Engineering schools have begun offeringspecific entrepreneurship courses and programs in an effort to encourage students to develop theirown business ideas. Students can learn valuable lessons in business planning, market research, IPprotection

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University; Vinh Nguyen, Michigan Technological University; Paniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University; Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

positions. Dr. Kinney has significant experience in using technology to improve business practices, organizational change management, strategic planning, process improvement, and grant writing and evaluation. Prior to West Shore Community College, Dr. Kinney was the Dean for Business and Technology at Bay College in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #40983Prof. Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University Scott Kuhl is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Cognitive & Learning Sciences at Michigan

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University; David Ward, Duke University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

by thesummer of 2024. To ease the conversion efforts, a strategic plan was created for the summer of2023 to create a comprehensive picture of how much MATLAB was embedded in thecurriculum and to connect faculty with students who would work over the summer to make theconversions happen. A Python consultant was brought in for the summer and a team of 8undergraduate students were hired to span the diverse classes that required conversions.While adoption of Python was required for undergraduate courses, elective undergraduate andgraduate level courses are still free to use the language of their choice but all faculty were giventhe option of support to make the Python conversion if they so chose.During end of year course meetings conducted in May

Conference Session

Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Manuel Salmeron, Purdue University; Gaurav Chobe, Purdue University; Herta Montoya, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan R Broberg, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, knowledge, or attitudes learned in onesituation to another learning situation [5]. While the concept and practice of transferring learninghave always been intrinsic to educational objectives, it was not until it was defined as an explicitgoal of education plans that it was formally named. Fundamentally, ToL asks students to applytheir learning to contexts different than where they originally learned them [3]. ToL is central inengineering education, given the complex nature of problems in engineering and the tailored,problem-specific solutions they demand. In engineering classrooms, learners must applyfoundational concepts creatively and flexibly in varied contexts [6]. ToL can be promotedthrough strategies like inquiry, problem-based, or project

Conference Session

Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Olivia Lancaster, University of Florida; Areesha Razi, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

undergraduate mentors who joined remotely.Building Sustainability in Year TwoThe GGEE team understood that a shift toward more sustainable practices and partnershipswould allow for the program to continue into another year and expand across the state. Whenplanning for the second year of GGEE summer programs, the following areas were identified tobuild out a preliminary sustainability plan: 1) methods to recruit interested schools and districts,2) increase program ownership by schools and districts, 3) engage cost-sharing partnerships, 4)recruit students to participate in programs, 5) research and program assessment, and 6) providingmultiple opportunities for students to return to the program. These six factors were chosenthrough a deconstruction of the

Conference Session

Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Yong Kim, University of Michigan; Szu-Tung Chen, University of Michigan; Jacqueline Hannan, University of Michigan; Hannah Larson, University of Michigan; Hyesun Chung, University of Michigan; Tisha Jain, University of Michigan; Maria Fields; Sheryl S Ulin, University of Michigan; Leia Stirling, University of Michigan; X. Jessie Yang, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

discussion with a question to the students, asking them how they arrived at theIOE building that day. The students volunteered answers about their mode of transportation, suchas taking the bus or driving with a parent. This initiating question prompted a conversation abouthow the vehicle operator knew how to get to the destination in the most efficient way possible.The discussion about the mode of transportation transitioned into a conversation aboutnavigation applications and their route-planning algorithms. The familiar topic of navigationapplications served as a starting point for curiosity about how the “best” route is selected.Students volunteered answers about the factors that the algorithm might consider when selectingthe best route, such as

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Katie Mowat, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

unsuccessful and what you learned. 3) What is your plan to further address this difficulty? Include an explanation of why you believe your plan will help. Or, if you were successful in addressing this difficulty, discuss how you might use these approaches to address future difficulties.Students were asked to focus on a difficulty related to the course content in each of the sixreflections.At the end of the semester, instructors and TAs from each course were interviewed about theirexperience integrating reflection in their course. The interviews were semi-structured and weredesigned to elicit detailed information regarding the perceived usefulness of reflective practices,the strategies employed, the perceived impact on student learning

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Schuman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yi Cao, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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International Division (INTL)

for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN). He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) from the National Experimental University of T´achira, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Temple University, and Engineering Education (PhD) from Virginia Tech.Dr. David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Knight is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and also serves as Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation in the College of Engineering. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive, and