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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 16

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University; Reginald F. Hamilton, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University; Cynthia Howard Reed, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #42303Capturing First- and Second-Year Master’s Engineering Students’ Perceptionsof Support in Their Transitions to Graduate SchoolDr. Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Melissa Miller; Randall Reynolds; Ed Pohl

as their major. In polling student teams informally, the interest in engineering ishigh, with several students indicating that they are very interested in pursuing a career in thisfield. We will continue to track this data and update our records as additional students graduatefrom high school.References1. Turner, Wayne C., et al, Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering, Prentice-Hall,1993.2. Starr, Paul, July-August 1996, Computing Our Way to Educational Reform, The AmericanProspect no. 27: 50-60 [On-line], http://www.princeton.edu/~starr/articles/27star.html. 30 June2011.3. Common Core State Standards Initiative. 15 June 2012. www.corestandarsd.org.4. Foreman, J., July/August 2003, Next Generation Educational Technology Versus

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Anita Singh; Dawn Ferry

solving given problems in routine ways.Lack of courses that integrate need identification in addition to encouraging exploration ofinnovative solutions while identify customer needs often limits break- through ideas andinnovation and subsequently to an unsuccessful industry career in the field of biomedicalengineering. This paper includes details of integrating clinic immersion experience in aclassroom-oriented Biomechanics course. A project based learning approach requires student tomake clinical observations and identification of an unmet biomedical engineering need, followedby proposing an engineering solution to the problem.II. Project based learningWhile problem based learning (PBL)7 and just in time teaching (JITT)8 teaching techniques

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2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

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Beckry Abdel-Magid; Yunsheng Xu

, skills in lifelong learning are becomingimperative for engineers to cope with the ever-changing demands in theworkplace during their professional career. The elements of undergraduateresearch and lifelong learning skills are presented in this paper and two coursesare suggested as mechanisms to foster this education in the engineeringcurriculum.IntroductionNumerous studies conducted on the undergraduate engineering programemphasized the importance of the basic elements of mathematics, naturalsciences, engineering sciences, and fundamental concepts of analysis anddesign [1-4]. These studies also called for emphasis on synthesis and design,depth and strength in the technical subjects, greater emphasis on deeper inquiryand open-ended problem solving

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Lawrence Fong; Brian P. Self

283 Modeling the Dynamics of a Small Catapult to Enhance Undergraduate Studies Lawrence Fong and Brian Self California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoAbstractIt is estimated that the average engineering student will work 3000 "back of the book" stylehomework problems by the time that they graduate. While these problems can certainly helpwith the learning process, many do not mimic any type of real world systems that an engineerwill encounter in their careers. Furthermore, most do not require the student to

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Steve Zilora

first recommendation is that the course be offered to high school juniors andseniors who have demonstrated strong math and logic skills. We can also state that studentsshould be comfortable using technology, though this is not expected to be a limiting criterion.A second question is what domain should be used. If we present informatics in the context ofeconomics, health, or engineering, students will be exposed to real information and realproblems. Further, the course would be of great benefit if they continue their studies in theseareas. But what if they choose to pursue other careers? Or, more problematic, what if they do nothave any experience in these areas? To deal with this conundrum, we first introduce theneologism, teen-informatics and

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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Edwin Schmeckpeper; Ashley Ater Kranov; Steve Beyerlein; Jay McCormack; Pat Pedrow

A Direct Method for Simultaneously Teaching and Measuring Engineering Professional Skills Edwin Schmeckpeper1, Ashley Ater Kranov2, Steve Beyerlein3, Jay McCormack4, Pat Pedrow5Abstract – Proficiency in professional skills related to teamwork, ethical responsibility,communication skills, the impact of engineering solutions, life-long learning, and contemporaryissues is critical for success in the multi-disciplinary, intercultural team interactions thatcharacterize 21st century engineering careers. Yet, programs across the nation have struggled todefine, teach, and measure professional skills since their introduction as ABET criteria forengineering programs in 2000. The Engineering Professional Skills Assessment (EPSA) is

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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R. Dennis Foster

nextDepartment Head. All objectives were obtained plus some positive attitude changes for theDepartment. It was an interesting assignment in a very pleasant City. I was quite impressed withthe College‟s co-op director, staff and program.The Lesson learned? There is great value in mixing academic & industry leadership skills.What then is a Career?Looking back to when I graduated in Civil Engineering here at this University in the spring of1960 and received my Iron Ring from the Ceremony held in an upper meeting room ofConvocation Hall, I would say it is a journey of exploration of various roles in variousenvironments in challenging leadership positions, not management. Most of us started outlooking for that work job that was almost fascinating and

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Lisa Schneider; Michael Kelley; Shefford P. Baker

assistant. An engineering faculty coordinatorgenerated the workshop problems and works with college staff to recruit, train, and oversee thecourse assistants.In the rationale for the proposed changes, the Task Force noted that many students havedifficulty relating math to science and engineering applications. In the current engineeringcurriculum, students learn abstract math concepts and engineering principles without necessarilytying the two together at first. Based on the outcomes of curricular innovations implementedelsewhere, the skill of using mathematics to model engineering problems can be explicitlytaught, and the earlier this is done in an engineering student’s career, the better1, 3. It is expectedthat students who receive this type of

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Yves Ngabonziza; Hendrick Delcham

activities helps them visualize showed that well-designed simulation software has positivetheir academic careers, increases their productivity, and has an impact on students thinking and learning. In such environment, students have the opportunity to interact with Manuscript received March 14th, 2014 Yves Ngabonziza. is with the Department of Math, Engineering and and understand complex phenomena that would otherwise beComputer Science, LAGCC of the City University of New York, Long Island

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Ruzanna Davtyan

practices. REFERENCES BERNS, R. G., & ERICKSON, P. M. (2001). CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY: NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. BILLETT, S. (2001). LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE: STRATEGIES

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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interdisciplinary engineering project was developed thatrequired students from both the mechanical and electrical disciplines to work collaboratively ondesigning a Smart Helmet for cyclists. The students had minimal expertise in engineering designbut were presented with a problem that required them to learn and acquire several new skills thatthey did not possess. The impact of the project was examined based on their performance andthrough the use of a survey which they completed at the end of the project. The results were veryfavorable and indicated that the interdisciplinary nature of the project had motivated them topursue a career in the engineering field. They also believed the skills they acquired through theproject, sparked further interest in

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu; Rajan Chandra; Phyllis Nelson; Jolly Kuo; Shailesh Sujanani

17 Improving Student Learning of Basic Electric Circuits Concepts Using Current Technology Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, Rajan Chandra, Phyllis Nelson, Jolly Kuo, and Shailesh Sujanani California State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractThis paper describes web-based supplemental materials developed at California State PolytechnicUniversity Pomona that enable students at any time during their academic career to review and practicefundamental network analysis concepts. Students interact with these materials via a web browser,making them platform independent. The project targets improving both learning and

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Julianne Torreno; Nealesh Guha; Mashtura Rahman; Michael Ventouratos; David Lee; Shivansh Sharma; Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Tak Cheung

results. A faculty mentor can also explain data science activity to the students as an activity in a start-up company. In the case of bioinformatics, a data science start-up company could persuade a client company to pay for more data analysis to include more mammals in a more comprehensive study. This is an acceptable pedagogy for career development in terms of

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Marissa Buell; Nehad Dababo; Rene Figueroa; Peter Moala; Amelito Enriquez; Kanjun Bai; Hamid Mahmoodi; Cheng Chen; Kwok-Siong Teh; Hamid Shahnasser; Wenshen Pong; Hao Jiang

learning experience overall. There were many skills that Igained such as presenting, soldering, writing and many other things that are important to knowin the engineering field. Not all of these are taught in the regular school curriculum which isunfortunate. I also liked working in groups, the work became easier to tackle and forming planswas very important to stay up to date with timelines”. Students who participate the program arevery committed in electrical engineering. Students put down comments like: “I like that I gotto learn about what it would be like doing electrical engineering, a very reputable andchallenging career path. I can go as far as to say that I liked being in the lab and getting to workwith others on a team in electrical to

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Andriani Parastiwi; Taufik Taufik

been inspiring all the staff and faculty toserve students at their best with the belief that student success drives faculty and staff success,which is in turn nurturing a very positive academic atmosphere on the Cal Poly campus. Positiveacademic atmosphere has been proven to develop and inspire whole-system thinkers who canhelp solve society's most complex problems. One example of how student success can beachieved is by having the Career Service as a division of Student Affairs which is offeringnumerous workshops aimed to increase student potential. Academic departments within Cal Polycontribute to the student success through well-structured curriculum and well-equippedundergraduate teaching and research laboratories. Unlike in many research

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Galen Pickett; Prashanth Jaikumar; Michael Peterson

majority ofengineering students, calculus-based mechanics (PHYS 151) and electricity and magnetism(PHYS 152). Our point of view has been that these courses should serve as a first, positiveexperience in STEM coursework, rather than as barriers to students seeking engineering degreesand careers. To this end, the course revision was done to actively engage students in thediscipline of physics as practiced by physicists. While the content of our courses has notchanged, we approach the subject from a modern point of view, in which the speed of light is animportant barrier, and in which mater is made from atoms. Coupled with developing softer yetvital career skills in collaboration and teamwork, this approach has dramatically increased notonly the

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Andriani Parastiwi; Taufik Taufik

and well-situated to contribute to the workforce and to stimulate the country’s economic growth.Polytechnic institutions are offering professional, career-focused programs in the arts, social andrelated behavioral sciences, engineering, education, natural sciences and technology that engagestudents in active, applied learning. Their curriculum is designed with the foundation of blendingtheory with practice to solve real world problems for the benefit of society. This in turn givesunique opportunities for students to understand how learning connects to careers or to solvingreal-world problems which are considered important to the cultivation of applied skills needed inthe workplace1. As a result, employment prospects for graduates from

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Agustin Robles; David Alvarez; Jasmine Flores; Cham Htun; Cheng Chen; James Enright; Amelito Enrique; Wenshen Pong; Hamid Shahnasser; Hao Jiang; Hamid Mahmoodi

,MathCAD and SAP2000 were used by the students to achieve an economical and efficientstructural design. This research internship program allows for the development of projectmanagement, time management and teamwork skills, thus helping strengthen students’knowledge of seismic design in civil engineering and prepare them for successful academic andprofessional careers. The internship program therefore provides valuable mentorship forcommunity college students during their transition to a four-year college and their decision topursue a civil engineering profession.IntroductionRecent earthquakes in California and Japan have caused significant impact on human society (20killed, $20B in direct losses during the 1994Northridge earthquake, and 5500

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Bill D Carroll P.E., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kartikey Sharan, The University of Texas at Arlington

-on experience with FPGA programming, hardware interfacing,and IEEE 754 standards, preparing them for careers in digital design and hardware engineering.For instructors, the project serves as a versatile teaching tool, offering a comprehensiveframework to explain complex topics and assess student progress through tangible outcomes.Results and ObservationsThe processor’s implementation on the DE10-Lite board validated its functionality andeducational value. Observations include: 1. Student Engagement: The interactive nature of the project, particularly the use of the keypad and LCD display, significantly increased student interest and motivation. 2. Practical Learning: Students demonstrated improved comprehension of floating-point

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sumudu Lewis, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

qualitative research methods. She received her doctorate in Anthropology from Harvard University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Engaging Future Engineers through Active Participation in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingAbstractIt is important for future engineers to understand themselves in relation to the many culturalinfluences they may encounter during their career, and to confront their own biases wheninteracting with colleagues whose cultural backgrounds are different from their own. This paperdescribes and evaluates a series of nine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workshopsdeveloped and implemented during the summer of 2022 for high school and

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandy Christlieb; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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engineering. For example, theProfessional Development Fellow took on responsibility for coordinating several “Lunch &Learn” sessions each semester; topics included:  Resources provided by the MSU Graduate School, the campus-wide Council of Graduate Students, and the graduate student teaching assistants union  Graduate career services at MSU  Responsible conduct of research, including data management, authorship, and resources available through the university library  College-level resources, programs, and support for graduate students in engineering  Graduate student health and wellness, including campus and community resources  Networking events for graduate students, faculty and staff from across the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Awatef Omar Ergai, Kennesaw State University

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, 2023 Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research through Interactive xFlight Simulation Project Using Eye Tracking DeviceAbstractIn this study, undergraduate students ranging from freshman to seniors are involved in varioussteps of research. The objective of the study is to understand and discuss the benefits of involvingundergraduate students in research study early in their academic careers. In the study, the researchstudents help investigate the impact of gaming experience on the ability of participating studentsto learn and follow instructions. An Experimental Flight (xFlight) simulator is used in conjunctionwith an eye tracking device to study the difference in behavior of experienced gamers and novicegamers when flying an

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kiana Karami, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Xinwei Niu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Susquehanna Section CapstoneAward for the design and development of "smart" shoes that can track the wearer’s weight, steps,and distance (see Figure 1). He proposed the idea of smart shoes himself and worked with histechnical advisor to develop and build a prototype.Six colleges from the region competed in the IEEE competition that year. "The 2022 SecondAnnual IEEE Capstone Competition” had many well-planned and well-engineered projectsubmissions. All of these project submissions have demonstrated the technical, the practicalskills, and the innovation needed for these students to graduate and begin their careers asengineers,” said Luis Carlos Torres Jr., IEEE Susquehanna Section past chair and awardscommittee chair. The

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2004 GSW

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Stephan Wright; Amit Thakkar

ofTexas at Arlington. The concept of mentoring future Electrical Engineering students atUTA has solidified into the primary role among IEEE officers and its members. Thefield of Electrical Engineering is a very challenging subject for most students, and isoften perceived as too difficult. It was also observed that the retention rate was very poorfor these students in their freshman and sophomore years. With the help of IEEEOfficers and graduate as well as undergraduate students, the IEEE mentoring office wascreated. The IEEE mentoring office provides help to engineering students with theircourse work, lab work and career planning. This paper covers the concepts, details anddifficulties faced associated with the creation and operation of an IEEE

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Self-Advocacy, Sense of Belonging, Measuring Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Construction Management Education Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College; Opeyemi Peter Ojajuni

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, theconstruction industry will need to attract untapped human resources such as racial minorities andwomen [6]. In fact, Manesh et. al, theorize that diversifying the construction workforce is aneffective strategy to ensure the economic growth of the nation and will also help the industry tomeet the increased demand for new workers [7]. The potential for additional minorityrepresentation in the construction industry remains great. In 2021, only 11% of constructionworkers were women, 6.3% were African American and 2.1% were Asian. Choi et. al. identifiedinsufficient interest and poorly sustained participation in Architecture, Engineering andConstruction (AEC) careers from underrepresented demographic groups as a critical issue.Compounding this issue is

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kayla Osen

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attributed to individuals with a certain adaptabilityprofile being drawn to a career in academia. Accounting for adaptability when considering theextent to which WATPS are used can enable more individualized support for instructors duringperiods of change.I. IntroductionInstructors are challenged to implement and sustain a wide array of teaching practices andstrategies (WATPS) in undergraduate courses because WATPS have been shown to improvestudents’ conceptual understanding, appeal to a diverse set of students, and increase persistencein engineering, especially among underrepresented groups [1], [2], [3], [4]. The adoption of aWATPS can produce more workforce ready engineers that innovate in creative ways. Engineersgraduating from universities

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 2: Advising & Mentoring

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Caitlin Anderson, Southern Methodist University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

from low-socioeconomic backgrounds leave the engineering pipeline at higher rates than their majoritypeers [5]. Reasons that these students report leaving engineering often include poor performancein introductory coursework [6], negative experiences with faculty [7], a poor sense of fit [8], andgenerally unwelcoming environments in their schools of engineering [9]. Conversely, whenunderrepresented students experience social support, encounter role models [10], and receiveassistance navigating the engineering curriculum [11], they experience positive engineering-related outcomes. One way to provide these beneficial layers of support for students who areearly in their academic careers is through the implementation of formalized peer mentoring

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Experiential Learning : Global Models and Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lana El Ladki, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Saira Anwar, Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A&M University; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al-Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

chances of finding a suitable career. In the Gulfregion, in particular, due to rapid socio-political transformation and industrialization, engineeringgraduates must overcome a wider employability gap and compete with an experienced foreignworkforce even for entry-level positions. This has necessitated out-of-the-box thinking on part ofengineering institutions to bridge the gap by providing students with enrichment opportunities. Infact, emphasis on core competencies and experiential learning are playing a central role in highereducation globally and can have a powerful impact on students’ experience, development, andachievements before graduation.The Center for Teaching and Learning at the Qatar branch campus of Texas A&M Universityinitiated

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AERO 3: Innovative Pedagogy and Hands-on Learning 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

-related career. (a) (b) Figure 11. Comparison of % SA & A and % SD & D responses of math studentsA comparison of the student responses experiencing the VR-based lessons in a non-immersiveand immersive environment is shown in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. It was observed that there was notmuch difference in the usability, engagement, and effectiveness dimensions between theaverages of students who experienced immersive and non-immersive lessons. The largestdifference in the average was for Q12 which pertained to providing a better overview of thecontent. The average of the responses to the impact dimension of the students experiencing theimmersive modality was 4.7, very close to strong agreement and