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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Ade Mabogunje, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #44474Work-in-Progress: Human Capital Formation as a Framework for Entrepreneurshipand Venture Design EducationDr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a Research Scientist in the Designing Education Lab in Mechanical Engineering and co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab in Career Education at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford. Her scholarship is focused on engineering and entrepreneurship education, portfolio pedagogy, reflective practices, non-degree credentials, and reimagining how

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Nhu Tran, University of British Columbia; Jessica Wolf, University of British Columbia; Shouka Farrokh, University of British Columbia; Katherine Lyon, University of British Columbia; Robyn Newell, University of British Columbia; Jenna Felice Usprech, University of British Columbia; Karen C. Cheung, University of British Columbia; Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

16choice study much mathematics?" (Career, Education) (Longitudinal) Follow-up survey: College enrollment and program requiring calculus for past participants (Education)Career, Education Knowledge tests, surveys, reflection essays, exit interviews. Details lacking on survey Post-camp, 63 SARE, 47 From under-resourced High school Crews 2020 questions. Eventual college enrollment in STEM majors was tracked. follow up BRBT backgrounds [47]Interest, Attitudes, "I like math." (Interest);"I like

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Alexa Joelle Prince, Pennsylvania State University; Nelly Cecilia Perez, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity

reflect the‬ ‭demographics of the College of Engineering, which the students attend. It was also noted that‬ ‭although these teams recruit at college-wide events, they are still predominantly comprised of‬ ‭white male students who already have pre-established friendships or connections.‬‭Opportunities for Growth‬‭ auter et al. [21] have found that there is potential for team learning despite these setbacks.‬R‭Shepherd et al. [22] emphasize this point by highlighting the importance of directing attention‬ ‭and resources to the setbacks of project team members to maintain the group’s cohesion and‬ ‭morale while encountering challenges during the design process.‬‭ his paper, herein, considers students’ challenges and negative

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

behavior, such as littering ordisregard for the plants in the park. It is more difficult to see the possible motivations behind positivebehavior. I assume that most humans are refreshed by and enjoy communing with nature. The Sörqvistarticle suggests there is a certain amount of "eco-guilt" on people who knowingly cause harm to theenvironment by their choices [4]. People may feel a moral imbalance, and their response to it may be todo pro-environmental activities to compensate.Through this activity and other sustainability readings, I take a deeper look at my behaviors and theirimpact on the environment. It takes a conscious effort to look at daily activities and choices ofconsumables that meet the basic needs for life and reflect on the

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Xiaoyi Zhang; Ana Aviles Vargas, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Press, 3175 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.2. Kolb, A.Y. and Kolb, D.A., 2005. Learning styles and learning spaces: Enhancing experiential learning in higher education. Academy of management learning & education, 4(2), pp.193-212.3. Andersson, A. and Kalman, H., 2010. Reflections on Learning in Interdisciplinary Settings. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 22(2), pp.204-208.4. Nickel, A.M., Farrell, J.K. and Domack, A., 2016, June. Science Fiction Literature Crossed with Nanotechnology: How Experiential Learning Enhances Engineering Education?. In 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.5. Nickel, A.M., Farrell, J.K., Domack, A. and Mazzone, G.E., 2018, June. Measuring

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Denise Emily Pahang, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Isabella Treviño, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jimena B Alegria, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Brooke McGill, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Nehal I. Abu-Lail, Washington State University; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

error for each datapoint reflects the heterogeneityof cells (Figure 5). Dead ReNcells are spherical, displaying little heterogeneity in morphology. Sincethese NSCs are dead before the buffer washing process, surface proteins and ion channels are similaracross these dead cells which is reflected by the smaller standard error bar. As for live progenitor cells,they exhibit a higher standard error due to the environmental stress they experience during bufferwashes with NaCl concentrations.Figure 5. Electrophoretic mobility measurements of Live Undifferentiated ReNcell VMs and DeadUndifferentiated ReNcell VMs as a function of added salt concentration. The symbols represent the average of three experimental measurements.To

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Mycorrhiza Framework: towards an Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental Justice

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jorge A Cristancho, Purdue Engineering Education

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

connecting with nature, staying mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially active, constantly learning and reflecting, and challenging himself to improve. He is interested in learning/teaching collectively, engineering philosophy, and social and ecological justice. His purpose is to help people freely and fully develop in a sustainable world. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards the Mycorrhiza Framework: An Engineering Education framework for Social and Environmental JusticeAbstractNature and people require a drastic change in how we educate engineers. Social andEnvironmental Justice should be a fundamental pillar in engineering education. Both

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Steven Wright, Georgia State University

engineering ethics education, such as using technology adoptionscenarios and cases, fostering ethical awareness, and reasoning, and promoting a culture ofethical reflection and action.KeywordsTechnology Adoption, EthicsThe Scope, Scale & Pace of Technology AdoptionEngineers are deeply engaged in the “how” of technology – delivering new functionality tosociety through products, services, infrastructure, etc. Engineering students are burdened withthe acquiring the knowledge and skills to understand current technology deployments, whilepreparing for future technology developments. In an era of increasing technology specialization,engineers, and engineering students are confronted with an ever-increasing volume oftechnological advances. The ASEE

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

and organizations to mutually reinforce transformation toadvance science and serve society. The initiatives recognize various identities or terms like“underrepresented groups” (URG), “underrepresented minorities” (URM), or “broadeningparticipation” should include representations of race, ethnicity, gender identity and genderexpression, persons with disabilities, neurodiverse persons, and members of theLGBTQIA+ community to reflect the true richness of our society when it comes toequality, diversity and inclusion.The ETS and GRE (Graduate Record Exam) programs [4] have developed guidelines tofacilitate institutions’ holistic admissions processes. The recommended admission processincludes the following steps: setting a timeline and goals for

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

to the NSF. At this point in the process we need you to think about the steps it would take for you to form your own S-SEM project. As you think about this process, prepare to answer these following questions: 1. What strategies would you use to identify partners? 2. What goals and interest would you share with your partners? 3. What resources would you share? 4. What other information do you need? If you desire additional resources around reflecting about partnerships or with partners, please see Appendix B in this open access journal article: https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20403Research Methods: Descriptive Case StudyA case study is a research design methodthat involves collecting data from a specificsubject.A descriptive case

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Diversity

workplace. The full analysis of the larger study, which includes both quantitativeand qualitative data, was published by Henley, Lucietto, and Peters4. Therefore, this documentwill not replicate the full analysis, but will instead focus on key findings and references toanswer the research questions presented here.The researchers utilized an abbreviated Content Analysis of data that supports responding to theresearch questions. Further analysis found that the data reflected 4 areas that supported theresponse to the questions and provided a greater understanding of what the collectiverespondents were sharing with them.FindingsThe research questions in this paper are answered in accordance with the available data on eachrelevant topic. The data

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

about the value and necessity of affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI) initiatives, with the abundance of opportunities and vacancies in construction management,increasing interest and participation by members of historically marginalized racial/ethnicminority communities may be an effective way to partially address the growing demands of theindustry.It has been suggested that the phrase “historically marginalized communities” better conveys thefact that underrepresentation of racial/ethnic minorities usually doesn’t reflect a lack of interest oreffort, but instead a lack of opportunity. [2] In the field of construction management, African-Americans compromise only 4.8% of the construction managers in the U.S. in 2023 [1

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

objective. This allowedthe study to observe the natural interaction between the students without putting any pressure onthem to consciously practice the targeted skills.Pre-Summative Assessment QuestionnaireThe pre-summative assessment involved a self-reflection questionnaire utilizing a 5-point Likertscale, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. To avoid bias, for each skill -communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, and leadership - three questions wereprovided to prompt students to self-evaluate their proficiency in these skills prior to the pilotstudy. These questions are detailed in Table 1, offering a comprehensive view of the students'initial perceptions of their skills. Table 1: Students' self-perceived levels

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Seong Jin Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jiyong Choi, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

. Figure 3. Key Elements of CEM Senior Capstone DevelopmentThrough this course development process, several key characteristics that define the success ofCEM capstone course have been identified, including: • Integration of Multidisciplinary Concepts: The course is structured to address a wide range of concepts and practices, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, sustainability, and stakeholder coordination. This interdisciplinary approach reflects the multifaceted nature of construction projects in the real world. • Focus on Practical Application: Students are tasked with applying their acquired knowledge and skills to address complex challenges within the construction industry

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Cybersecurity Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heena Rathore, Texas State University; Henry Griffith, San Antonio College

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

with numbers to find the hidden treasure. Additionally, an alternative encryption approachinvolved Secret Decoder Wheel created by INL, where letters were matched with symbols, allow-ing for encoding messages to describe the treasure locations in symbols for students to decode andfind.Similarly, in 14 was developed exclusively for grades third to eight where the students had to solveCaesar shift encryption algorithm. The author designed a worksheet and organized a scavengerhunt for an all-girls STEM-careers camp, catering to ages 6-12. They facilitated the completion ofthe worksheet collectively and split the participants into two age-based groups for the scavengerhunt. The author reflects that the activity effectively introduces children to

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, Robert Morris University; Ronald Saus, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

of RMU being involved. The mechanism was built based on the instructionsobtained from the Rebrickable’s website [12]. The team working on the mechanism calibratedand motorized the design (Figure 5). However, they did not include the two dials of the originaldesign (Callipic and Olympiad dial) in the set-up as seen in Figure 6 below showing its userinterface. Students who worked on the project had to study the mechanical design of the model,including the gear ratios and their astronomical representations. Figure 5. LEGO assemblies for the Antikythera mechanism replica [11] Figure 6. Dials of the Antikythera mechanism replica [12]Following reflections were given at the conclusion of the student’s thesis by the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Shokrolah Shirazi, Marian University; Hung-fu Chang

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning, enabling students to comprehend, reflect, and apply their learning toward solving new problems. Al- though critical thinking could be used toward solving challenging problems, it is sometimes considered as a similar concept of “challenging level” among students and instructors. This study aims to investigate this similarity issue by evaluating students’ opinions based on critical thinking, and challenging level of course as- signments in computer and software engineering courses. Students are asked to rank each assignment based on how much each assignment stimulated their critical think- ing, and how much it challenged them. Moreover, instructors provide their opinions about critical components of each course assignment for

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 27

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia; Daniel Bayah, University of Georgia; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University ; Scott R Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; Scott Thorne, Purdue University ; Wonki Lee, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

were also encouraged to conduct a class debriefingsession related to the questionnaire content as either an orientation or reflection, at the beginningor end of the course, respectively. Because it was conducted as a class activity, it was permittedthat all students would complete the items; however, student assent and parent consent wereneeded for student data to be included in our analysis.Student ParticipantsExamining the construct validity of the questionnaire was conducted in two stages, first for EFA,then for CFA. The data for each stage were drawn from consenting student responses to the itemsat 6 high schools in consecutive years. In the first year, nearly 500 students were enrolled in theclasses, but the number of fully consenting

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ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Amin Amirlatifi, Mississippi State University; Shahram Rahimi; Subash Neupane, Mississippi State University; Sudip Mittal

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

is occurringabout how to best utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT. For example, a recent Chronicle article [2]outlined one student’s positive experiences in leveraging ChatGPT to get some specific advicetowards an assignment. This work touches on a newly developing field called “promptengineering.” The reader is referred to the article by Lo [3] to provide additional guidance to usersof AI tools, pointing to the CLEAR Framework acronym (Concise, Logical, Explicit, Adaptiveand Reflective). These concepts have also been discussed in several forums, including the chemicalengineering division of ASEE at the 2023 meeting [4], and provide a framework for our modeldevelopment.Development of a college-level / university-specific chatbot would be

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Systems Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Diversity

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

strangest thing I learned is that the height of a population is not always tied to genetics. … Humans are a lot more similar than we give each other credit for and the barriers of race, genetics, or even politics are very thin. At the end of the day, everybody is just human [emphasis added].”What a powerful statement from a student growing in understanding of people, planet,prosperity, partnerships, and peace, or the 5 Ps.This example reflects an approach to people that is atypical for many students of engineeringwho often focus on the technical and economic aspects of engineering design and problemsolving. By engaging with aspects of public environmental health nursing, such as understandingpeople as individuals

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tazim Ahmed, The University of Texas at Arlington; Syed Mufid, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shuchisnigdha Deb, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mahmudur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

enhancingteamwork skills among STEM students, underscoring the importance of behavioral theory ineducational strategy development.IntroductionTeamwork in STEM education holds paramount significance as it mirrors the collaborativenature of modern professional workplaces. STEM field involves solving complex problems thatrequire multidisciplinary approaches with effective teamwork [1]. This necessity is reflected inthe curriculum of STEM education, which frequently incorporates project work and groupassignments to simulate real-world challenges. These educational strategies are not just aboutteaching technical skills; they are also about fostering an environment where students learn tocollaborate effectively, share ideas, negotiate solutions, and manage group

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

blendof curriculum modification, textbook selection, grading policy refinement, an interactiveimplementation structure, and a meticulously crafted week-by-week schedule. Thiscomprehensive approach ensures alignment with the overarching goal of equipping students witha complete understanding of automotive engineering principles, encompassing both traditionaland emerging technologies.The first step in reshaping the Automotive Engineering course involves a modification of thecourse description to reflect the expanded scope and objectives of the revamped curriculum. Thismodification is guided by the recognition that the automotive industry is undergoing a profoundtransformation with the emergence of EVs and AI integration into vehicle systems. As

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, instructors, staff, and administratorscan observe data directly from the students, allowing them to make more informed decisionsabout the programs, courses, and curricula they offer within their departments.Methods This paper describes the results of a mixed methods explanatory design-based researchand development project involving the implementation of project interventions in authenticcontexts for iterative, real-world data collection and analysis. The initial survey was a modified version of the original MAE [2]. Modificationsincluded changing verbiage to reflect the course in which the SPECTRA students were involved.The original survey was meant to be taken in core curriculum classes for each participant'sdegree program. The new

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Equity and Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

imaginative context invoked by the comparison may influenceaudience response. Implied comparisons are powerful modes of representation andcommunication but notoriously imprecise, in part because what is evoked depends a great deal onthe knowledge and prior experience of the audience. Analogical reasoning puts us in a position tobe more deliberate in our choice of analogies and more creative with respect to the rhetoricalstrategies we use. As the next section explains, our choice of rhetorical strategy should reflect thekind of relationship we wish to establish with the intended audience.III. A New Metaphor for the Discourse on Diversity: FromOration to ConversationBoth classical rhetoric and modern social psychology suggest that conversation is a

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Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the motors by selecting sensor values and their corresponding motorpositions in the training mode. Subsequently, the motor determines the position based on thesensor input using a nearest neighbor algorithm in the running mode.MethodsResearch Question: What makes teachers’ confidence in using and teaching ML emergingtechnology tools shift?Background: Several participants in this co-design workshop had taught in themachine-learning workshop in the summer of 2022 with upper elementary school students[22].Based on their feedback and reflections we learned that they were confused about the curriculaand activities design, and they didn’t have enough confidence to teach emerging technologieswithout professional training. They suggested we improve

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 25

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Asghar, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

understanding of how the design problem-solving behaviors ofundergraduate engineering participants differ based on their levels of spatial ability while, whysuch differences exist and how they might affect their learning outcomes is yet to be known. Futureresearch provide us some insight into it.ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThis work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF #2020785).Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 11REFERENCES 1. R. Gorska and S. Sorby, "Testing instruments for the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Markus Ensbacher, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann; Alexander Strutzenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

decision-making, and an appropriate division of labor in thedevelopment of the software.The resulting computer program with an intuitively designed user interface allows thesimulation of different scenarios due to a variety of adjustable parameters. The visual outputof the program reflects the different model assumptions and thus promotes the understandingof model building in general and of self-organization and swarm behavior in particular. Theprogram is freely available and can be downloaded from our institution’s home page.IntroductionSwarm behavior, often exemplified by the coordinated movement of birds or fish, has longcaptivated the fascination of scientists, engineers, and nature enthusiasts alike. The collectiveintelligence displayed by

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana D Morris, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Farzad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

backgrounds and their struggles are reflected in a higher rate ofD/F/W’s (18% in Fall 2021) than students entering at other calculus levels.Mastery grading was introduced in Calculus I in Fall 2022, largely to address disparities in thepreparation of the students, and to combat anxiety and lack of confidence. Key features ofmastery grading include breaking the course material into distinct learning outcomes. Studentsare allowed multiple attempts to demonstrate mastery in each learning outcome [1]. Thisapproach aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can achievemastery at their own pace and foster a growth mindset by emphasizing continual learning overgrades. Two sections were taught using the mastery grading approach, and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Deeksha Seth, Villanova University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

] synthesized a set of characteristics and teaching/learningpractices from the literature. First, constructivism assumes that we all have unique perspectives;thus, there are multiple perspectives and representations of different concepts or learning topics.Further, activities should encourage individuals to participate in learning processes of self-analysis and self-reflection. One of the best ways to facilitate this process is to foster learningenvironments that emphasize the “real world” through relevant and authentic practices. Littleton[35] highlights the relevance of Murphy’s principles within museum settings as an ideal place tofoster constructivist learning.Stemming from constructivist theory, active learning is a pedagogical approach that

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra McCall, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-audio.Guiding Theory: Identity and agency in figured worldsThe overarching framework guiding the A4I Project is Identity and Agency in Figured Worlds.Holland and colleagues [8] introduced this conceptual framework to elucidate the intricatedynamics between social systems and individuals. They define it as the realized capacity of anindividual to deliberately and reflectively engage in activities situated within "socially-produced,culturally-constructed" contexts (i.e., figured worlds, [8], p. 40-41). In this project, we use thisframework to conceptualize engineering education as figured world in addition to others, such asrace and gender, that overlap and influence students’ experiences in their engineering programs.As students iteratively interact