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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betsy Chesnutt, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. DiFrancesca, C. Lee, and E. McIntyre. “Where Is the "E" in STEM for Young Children? Engineering Design Education in an Elementary Teacher Preparation Program.” Issues in Teacher Education 23(1), 2014.14. S.W. Thomas, S.W. Campbell, M.D. Subramanyam, C.R. Ellerbrock. “Contemporary STEM issues: Engineering training of pre-service teachers for middle school STEM curriculum development.” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2019.15. L.J. Genalo, M. Gallagher, J. Golder. “An engineering linkage to K-12 teachers,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference F.C. Tseng and F.Y. Kuo. “A study of social participation and knowledge sharing in the teachers' online professional community of practice

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University; Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

thermodynamics and civil construction materials from being electives torequired courses in the curriculum, combining air pollution and solid and hazardous waste designinto one course, and shortening the requirements for completing senior design from two semesters toone. These changes have ensured that students enrolled in the program take a similar number of totalcredit hours as their peers in other engineering programs, provide consistent and attractive electivesfor students outside of environmental engineering to take, and increase competency in FE and PEenvironmental engineering exam topics.Recently, the faculty in environmental engineering has begun contacting local employers (Phillips66 and Xcel Energy) to propose an environmental engineering

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Katey Shirey, EduKatey; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

pedagogical approaches to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. This sub-themeexists as many participants reported learning about strategies to implement methodology inmanners that do not come intuitively, to potentially surpass a lack of experience in the area.Example quotes are provided below: • “I learned what an implementation of "Arts" in an engineering technology setting can look like.” • “I learned how to frame the entrepreneurial mindset as a target in curriculum.” • “I have had limited experience in bioinspired design and STEAM, and was surprised at how well we were able to integrate the concepts into my course module.” Sub-Theme #2: Diversity of PerspectiveThe theme "Diversity of Perspective" refers to the

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2024 CIEC

Authors

Sidney Martin; Marilyn Barger; Catherine Davis

manufacturing industry participants then deployed into manufacturing and workforce supportteams to discuss their engineering technology workforce needs and how they address them. Duringteam report-outs, employers discussed having different job titles for similar positions, which canconfuse their industry, HR managers, and candidates looking for employment. They also discussedapprenticeship programs; many were unsure if they would benefit their organizations.The group discussed creating a standard engineering technician curriculum that could be an entrypoint for new employees. The employers listed the skills they would like to be taught in thiscurriculum and identified the top outcomes of standardizing a curriculum. Proceedings of the

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2023 PSW

Authors

Lessa Grunenfelder

STEM Teaching Professional Development: A Faculty Teaching Learning ProgramLessa Grunenfelder - Senior Lecturer, Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering &Materials Science, University of Southern CaliforniaJessica Parr – Professor (Teaching), Chemistry, University of Southern CaliforniaActive learning can be an effective tool to enhance student understanding in any discipline.STEM faculty, however, require unique support to integrate active learning strategies into theirinstructional practice. This is apparent when examining the literature on the application of activelearning techniques in science and engineering undergraduate courses. In one example, a studyof introductory biology instructors

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

this section) notdirectly integrated within the Cornerstone system. This design was introduced during the COVIDpandemic and, due to success in employment under the remote course setting, it was decided tokeep this as a second design upon return to in-person instruction. Figure 2 in the appendix showsexamples of these two different Cornerstone systems.For the water filtration project, the two design challenges are: 1) housing for a turbidity (watercleanliness) sensor that is in-line with piping, and 2) a housing for an ultrasonic (distance) sensormounted above a tank of water to act as a “tank-level indicator”, providing real-time water levelmeasurements (Figure 3 in the appendix).Technical WritingTeams of students are required to document

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah Oulton, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engagement in social topicsmore than a traditional approach [20]. This outcome shows how new design methods can helpengineers build better products and systems. Similarly, they can also help engineers to buildpersonal confidence. A study at Lafayette College found through emphasizing morals in theengineering classroom, students were more confident in their abilities to develop solutions insocially complex situations [21]. In another study at Loyola University in Chicago, it was seenthat by including social justice topics across the engineering curriculum, retention rates ofminority engineering students increased [17]..Students who have been negatively affected orseen their community impacted by an engineering project, may feel left out and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pingchien Neo, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

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International Division (INTL)

7 Foreign language and international study 7 Engineering 6 Health professions 6 Communications and journalism 5Engineering students face competing priorities and challenges, such as curriculum rigor,compatibility, apathy, perception of the value of international education, and an emphasis inengineering education on practical work experience, that can hinder participation in study abroad[12], [13]. High impact practices in international education such as internships, co-ops, andtechnical research conducted abroad has been shown to have the most significant influence onenhancing global

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 22

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dhruv Gambhir, Nanyang Technological University; Yifan Xie, University College London; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Junaid Qadir, Qatar University; Andy Khong, Nanyang Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

ChatGPT, posing a potential threat to theequilibrium of academic integrity. The adaptive strategies employed by institutions in responseto GenAI are also discussed in this paper, and we have explored whether instructors restrictstudents’ access using sophisticated detection systems or simply advocate ethical and responsibleuse of GenAI. The potential consequences of these policies on students’ learning were alsoexplored with an emphasis on whether students feel unfairly disadvantaged when detectionsystems fail or if they perceive the need to rely on GenAI tools to maintain academiccompetitiveness.Keywords: Engineering education, generative AI (GenAI), adaptive strategies, undergraduateBackgroundEngineering education is an ever-changing field that

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose G. Rangel-Ramirez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Saul E. Crespo, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

class. The quizzes must have simple questions, and when quizzes require more algebraic manipulation, the professor supports the student's task.The following scopes and limitations will be considered: Limitation: The comparative courses are courses in civil engineering structures in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Limitation: The proposed indicators for assessing the proposed teaching methodology used an internal teacher assessment named ECOA, which stands for its Spanish acronym, Student Opinion Survey. Limitation: Using the ECOA’s metric, it is understood that it is a mixed set of metrics that include course satisfaction, teaching effectiveness, learning outcomes achievement, curriculum relevance, engagement and

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

year.Fullan’s educational change theory was used to investigate the impact of STEAM education in 2public school districts as they aligned to new state STE curriculum frameworks. A mixedmethods, embedded case study approach was used to explore how sixteen (16) elementaryteachers and six (6) district leaders implemented revised STE curricula before and during thepandemic. This study investigated the research question “How does the presence of science,engineering and technology curricula and STEAM Labs, and in particular their absence duringCOVID-19, impact elementary education and the implementation of new science, technology andengineering (STE) curriculum frameworks?”. Study participants were invited betweenDecember 2021 – February 2022 to complete an

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sherri M. Youssef, The Ohio State University; Amanda Marie Singer, The Ohio State University; Carter James Huber, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

course sequence over the 2021-2022 and2022-2023 academic years to determine the effect of EM-focused instruction and first-yeardesign projects on EM growth. We analyzed responses in a pre/post manner within theseacademic years and holistically analyzed across academic years. We used the cross-year analysisto address the impact of curricular changes. Finally, we provide implications and pedagogicalapproaches that can support the development of an EM in the future.2. BackgroundThe Ohio State University (OSU) partnered with KEEN in 2017 and has since integrated EMLacross several courses in its engineering curriculum. This initiative first began with the redesignof the First Year Engineering Program (FYEP) standard course sequence. Alterations to

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University; Langdon A. Feltner, Purdue University; Paul Mort, Purdue University

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Materials Division (MATS)

microplastics) [1], [2]. Particle science plays acrucial role in product quality, material transport and storage, manufacturing processes andadvancement of materials science [3]. For example, understanding particle behavior (i.e., dryflow, aggregation and agglomeration) at a mass scale is crucial to the safety and improvement ofstorage, transport and manufacturing processes [3].Despite calls since the 1990’s to increase the availability of a uniform particle sciencecurriculum, little progress has been made in integrating particle science into the currentengineering curriculum—resulting in a limited number of engineers trained in the field [1].Within the United States, particle science courses are sparse and lack uniformity within thematerials and

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Bilquis Ferdousi, Eastern Michigan University

active interactions among group members are crucial, arediscussed. An in-depth understanding of the impact of formative and summative e-assessments onstudents' active learning can be beneficial for instructors, students, and curriculum developers inhigher education institutions.Keywords: Formative Assessment, Summative Assessment, E-Assessment, Active LearningIntroductionAssessment, which is key in students' learning process, plays a vital role in efficient instruction,enhancing students' learning achievement5. Since the assessment process is an active part of thecurriculum that enables students to achieve their planned learning objectives, it is important toknow the impact of different assessment methods on the learning process, especially in

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

electrical and computer engineering from the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He worked as an analog IC designer at Texas Instruments, Dallas, between 2011 and 2012. He was a Member of Technical Staff, IC Design at Maxim Integrated, San Diego, CA, between 2012 and 2016, and a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, Tempe, AZ, between 2016 and 2019. In 2019, he joined the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he is currently an assistant professor and Jack H. Graham Endowed Fellow of Engineering. His research interests include power management IC design, hardware security, and energy-efficient computing. ©American Society for

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gon Namkoong, Old Dominion University; TIAN LUO, Old Dominion University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

processes as they work through a project and thereby see ways to improve theircreativity8. However, the infusion of open-ended design activities in the engineering curriculumhas been limited to “synthesis” exercises using known methodologies or exercises9. In thissituation, students mostly follow well-proven design techniques that were covered in thetextbooks or lectures rather than being challenged to think through a new process or create aunique solution. To have more and better distributed opportunities to develop their creativeproblem-solving skills as an integral part of their four-year college education, various pilotstudies have been conducted to reform the learning environment within regular courses to affectthe students’ creative problem

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Marietta Castro, Universidad San Sebastián; Ema Huerta Torres, Universidad Católica de Norte; Erick Vaclav Svec, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #42361Unpacking Student Workload through Elicitation Techniques: Perspectivesfrom Engineering Faculty and StudentsDr. Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile Isabel Hilliger is Assistant Professor of Practice and Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation at the Engineering Education Unit in Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile (PUC-Chile). Isabel received a BEng and PhD in Engineering Sciences from PUC-Chile, and an MA in Policy Organizations and Leadership Studies from Stanford Graduate School of Education.Prof. Marietta Castro, Universidad San Sebasti´an Marietta holds a

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

a deeper understanding of topics like logic gates,components, computer architecture, and assembly language. It does this through the gamificationof standard digital logic and computer architecture curriculum elements via a skill tree that buildsup into a significant achievement, the development of an 8-bit turing complete processor. Each leafof the tree is a separate puzzle that falls within different requisite areas of knowledge necessaryto build the components used in a processor. These areas of knowledge are delegated to sectionsof the skill tree with easy-to-understand labels such as arithmetic, memory, or logic gates. Eachpuzzle directly relies on knowledge or components developed in previous areas of the tree. In this

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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

learning, STEM integration, engineering education, curriculum development, and self-efficacy.Dyanne Baptiste Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology Dyanne Baptiste Porter is a postdoctoral research fellow at Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (CEISMC). Prior to earning her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, she taught high school mathematics for eight years. Her research interests include interdisciplinary mathematics teaching and learning, equitable teaching and learning practices in STEM, and increasing representation in advanced mathematical sciences.Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is a Associate Director and Principal Research

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2024 CIEC

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

, professional responsibilities,and economic and social impacts. This case deals with fraud, unlike the Ford Pinto case.The ethical societal impact of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) known as drones [11] areexplored in many aspects. The curriculum discussed delivering at-home medical test kits viadrones. This was an especially pressing and current subject during the Covid-19 pandemic. Alsodiscussed was drones in warfare (as battlefield use expands, ethics follow), a deeper dive intodisembodied warfare. Students have a drone club and are involved in this topic which brings updiscussions on ethics to avoid accidents, foe/friend recognitions, genuine mistakes or intentionalattacks, moral conflicts as an operator or engineer, etc. Students really engage in

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University; Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

mechatronics' transformativepotential in addressing campus sustainability challenges and engaging students throughexperiential learning. Projects range from energy-efficient automation systems to eco-friendlysolutions, illustrating students' creative problem-solving and the significance of interdisciplinarycollaboration. Furthermore, the paper examines the challenges encountered by the newlydeveloped mechatronics course for sustainable innovation. We also explore areas forimprovement, including curriculum enhancements and more effective integration ofsustainability principles, aiming to amplify the impact of such collaborations. This paper offers avaluable perspective for educators and institutions seeking to incorporate mechatronics

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

professional ethics to students. Weare happy to share our powerpoint deck and further references for others to use, and recommendat least an hour for each session. In fact, there could easily be a third interactive session devotedto other common problems that faculty face in their teaching roles.References[1] M. Davis, “Five Kinds of Ethics Across the Curriculum: An Introduction to Four Experiments with One Kind,” Teaching Ethics, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 1-14, 2004.[2] D. Lyken-Segosehe, Braxton, J.M., Hutchinson, M.K., Harris, E., “Codes of conduct for undergraduate teaching in four types of universities,” Innovative Higher Education, vol. 43, pp. 289-302, 2018.[3] R. C. Campbell, Yasuhara, K. Wilson, D., "Care ethics in

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Chan-Jin Chung, Lawrence Technological University; Joshua E Siegel, Michigan State University; Mark Wilson, Michigan State University

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Diversity

Education 1increased research career interests and strengthened students’ confidence, self-guidedcapabilities, and research skills, while additionally supporting the development of workshopmaterials, simulators, and related content that provide valuable resources for others planning todevelop an undergraduate curriculum to teach self-drive and networked vehicle development.IntroductionElectric, automated, and connected vehicles represent a leap in mobility with the potential forincreased efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Such vehicles will reduce emissions, alleviatecongestion through optimized routing, and minimize accidents caused by human error

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Community Building and Student Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

analog electronics. Bell and Horowitz [4] describetheir integration of projects into a non-major circuits course, dividing the laboratories into fourprojects. Indeed, Chen et al [5] reviewed 108 papers on implementing project-based learningacross engineering.The novelty in the proposed approach is the creation of as unified of a project as possible, in orderto show students that even in an introductory course, they could gain enough knowledge todevelop a very complex device using all aspects of electrical engineering. At the same time, thecourse does not compromise on the detail presented, making it a fully-fledged introduction tomost aspects of electrical engineering. In summary, there were two goals: • To empower students, as so many tasks

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John Y Oliver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

makes it difficult for CPE faculty and staff as they work to build asense of identity, community, and culture in the CPE department.This current condition provides an opportunity for change: Change that leads to newknowledge on transforming a department culture to be inclusive, innovative, equitable, andsupportive of faculty and students; change that is woven into new department policies,procedures, and practices; change that creates a new culture and learning modes thatbreak the sociotechnical binary across the CPE core curriculum; change that affects bothFTF and our growing transfer student population.This change is the focus of our NSF RED Grant, Breaking the Binary. Our aim is not only tomove beyond the historic CS-EE binary that has held

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Track 8: Technical Session 2: Adapting the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to Engineering: A Digital Tool to Aid Inclusive Design

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Audrey Anne Blanchet, Université de Sherbrooke; Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

process which emphasizes on open-ended problem solving to createinnovative solutions to challenges in any subjects impacting society.Nowadays, the Faculty of Engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS), Canada, aims tointegrate EDI concepts into its undergraduate program curricula. This objective aligns with theintention of the Canadian engineering accreditation board (CEAB) to integrate EDI throughaccreditation requirements for engineering programs in Canada.CEAB, an instance related to Engineers Canada, regulates engineering education in Canada andis responsible for accrediting undergraduate engineering programs. Program accreditation isrequired to issue permits for professional regulatory bodies in each province of Canada. In theUnited

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AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Leslie Salgado, University of Calgary; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Victoria Kuketz, Catalyst ; Solenne Savoia, Mila-Quebec AI Institute; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

fellow engineering education researchers on howto design effective programs in this field. Figure 1: A cartoon depiction of an interdisciplinary conversation on responsible AI 1IntroductionFor decades, engineering educators have raised concerns about the need to embrace humanist and liberal artseducation in the engineering curriculum. Researchers have called for integration between technical and humanisticcontent [1], [2], [3] as a path towards achieving “humanistic engineers” who can engage in socio-humanisticcritiques: “Instead of—or alongside—traditional socio-humanistic coursework, we propose to integrate

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2022 CIEC

Authors

Brad Dahm; Emma Davidson; Paniz Hazaveh; Aleksandr Sergeyev

inlab 329, the upgraded robotic platform presents much more flexibility in the movement patterns,programming options, and available functions. This, along with an advanced welding controlunit from Lincoln Welding has made it possible to manufacture 3-D welded parts that are thenable to be machined down to the exact specifications. The advanced controls on the welding unithelp to create parts that are solid and durable, without defects in the overall integrity of thestructure. This is what allows for the machining process to occur to bring the parts to withinspecification. Proceedings of the 2022 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2022, American Society for Engineering Education

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

been considered an essential experiential learning method in higherengineering education. It can immerse students in real-world practices and bridge the gap betweentheory and practice. Internship experience is particularly crucial in fields with strong practicalemphasis, such as construction. Recognizing the value of student internship experiences, manyuniversities embed internship courses within their curriculum, and even making them aprerequisite for graduation. However, despite the widespread presence of internship programs,there still exists a gap between the requirements and offerings from the industry and theexpectations of students. Such gap can affect the efficacy of student learning experience,potentially undermining the objectives

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

2022 and 2023 years were correlated with their summer activitypreference. In the Civil Engineering curriculum at The Citadel, summer courses are not required,however they are encouraged for students who are behind, particularly in Calculus. Summercourse offerings can also enable incoming juniors to “get ahead” by taking one or two junior-level courses early. Additionally, rising juniors rarely participate in military training exercises forthe entire summer thus minimizing that effect on the data. As seen in Figure 3, rising juniors inthe lowest GPA group (cumulative points less than 2.5) are more likely to take a class over thesummer, either by itself or at the same time as an internship. This finding confirms expectationsthat students with