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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Adriana Rios Santiago, Texas Southmost College; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Uriel Saul Huerta P.E., Tecnologico de Leon

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Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

interest is in the mechanical properties of glass at room and high temperature. Dr. Gonzalez has also a broad experience in the glass industry, specifically in fabrication of automotive safety glass. He worked for Vitro Glass Company for more than 19 years where he held different positions such as Process Engineer, Materials Planning and Logistics Manager, Production Superintendent, Manufacturing Engineer and Glass Technologist. During his time in the company, he co-authored two patents related to glass fabrication and glass coatings pro- cessing. Dr. Gonzalez is a Six-Sigma Black Belt and has participated in numerous process improvement projects. He has been trained as well in the Methodology of Inventive Problem

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A Focus on Sustainability

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anand Raj, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Scott A. Starks, University of Texas at El Paso; Luis Rene Contreras Sapien, University of Texas at El Paso; Suzan Aranda Luna, University of Texas at El Paso

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #30947Study of the Impact of the University on Sustainability in Far West TexasMr. Anand Raj, The University of Texas at El Paso Anand Raj is a Doctoral student in the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at The University of Texas at El Paso. His doctoral studies focus on sustainability in higher education. His interest lies in the three pillars of sustainability which include social, environmental, and economic aspects. He has a master’s degree in business with industry experience. His future plan is to use his business experience to promote sustainability which is important in today’s world.Dr

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

consider marginalized communities and underrepresented groupsin the resilient infrastructure development processes associated with hazard risks. Enhancedequality has the potential to boost community adaptability and lessen the unequal allocation oflosses and damages resulting from extreme events.The concept of resilience has gained significant attention focusing on effectively managingdisruptions, challenges, and shocks within systems, particularly in disaster risk management [4].It involves the ability to plan for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to adverse events [5].However, communities of color and other marginalized and socially vulnerable groups frequentlylack the resources and expertise necessary to participate in risk mitigation, planning

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

City of Omaha proposed a $2. 5-million north-south expressway through the oldest parts of Omaha,including all North Omaha (Fletcher, 2020). Proposed as an economic development project, the NorthFreeway was intended to speed cattle to the Omaha Stockyard. Targeting the Near North Sideneighborhood, the new freeway was planned to cut through historic black and poor neighborhoods.Construction was nearly completed by 1963. In 1977 the City of Omaha announced plans to extend thehighway and as late as 1981 an additional 57 housing units were demolished to make way for anextension to the highway. In total, more than 2,000 homes, churches, businesses, and other buildingswere demolished over 34 years of construction.As a final course activity to prepare

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Marianne Katherine Steele; Alice Carron, Navajo Technical University; Karime H Smith, University of Texas at El Paso; Thomas Joseph Soto, University of Texas at El Paso

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university’s collection ofHispanic-related rare books, including recorded oral histories and literary Chicano collections,numerous dissertations and theses, and related multimedia including audio, photos, and videos. Our anticipated timeline for this project is -- Month 1: Initial team meeting. Initiate recurringmeetings to align with course learning objectives from selected instructors. Deliver projectdevelopment plan detailing major activities and milestones, semi-annual status updates, andregular review by Library personnel. Months 2-9: Begin developing web module and landing pageemploying Application Programming Interface (API) to access Library of Congress resources.Months 3-9: Engage students, instructors, and other LOC awardees in live and

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Richardson, University of Connecticut; Todd Campbell, University of Connecticut; Marina A. Creed, UConn Health and UConn School of Medicine; Kristina M. Wagstrom, University of Connecticut

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

can directly impact students’ lives and communities to inform the direction of the unit plan. It is his hope that these and the future curricula he will work on will help to include and empower more diverse students to see themselves in the fields of science and engineering, as well as see themselves as advocates for change and innovation in their communities. Aaron Richardson is a trained horticulturist with fifteen years of experience in the field dating back to his time in the National FFA Youth Organization, and has gone on to acquire Bachelor’s degrees in Horticulture, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Biology Education from the University of Connecticut (UConn). Aaron is currently a Master’s student

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valerie A Carr, San Jose State University; Jennifer Avena, University of Northern Colorado; Maureen Smith; Wendy Lee, San Jose State University; David Schuster, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

formatted as GoogleColaboratory notebooks that are publicly available on GitHub (Python training for instructors;Biology modules; Statistics modules). APEX biology modules include case studies on sickle cellanemia and breast cancer and three shorter data analysis modules. Eighteen APEX statisticsmodules span topics ranging from data and measurement to sampling and hypothesis testing. Aswe refine and expand our materials, we are also assessing the program’s efficacy by surveyingboth instructors and students. The aim of this work-in-progress paper is to conduct a preliminaryexamination of whether and how student perceptions of interdisciplinary computing change as aresult of engaging with APEX biology and statistics modules.MethodsFaculty who planned

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Joylyn Paredes, New York University ; Rui Li, New York University; Sooah Kwak, New York University ; Chris Woods, New York University; Dominic Roy Krusniak, New York University

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understand the value that this training provides the teaching assistants, a survey wasconducted of participants before and after participation in the workshops. The goal of this studyis to inform plans for implementing solutions into training that address deficiencies identifiedthrough the survey and provide a set of inclusion best practices and learning objectives forinclusivity training for undergraduate teaching assistants. In this paper, findings from the thirdyear of piloting our workshops are described. The data shows that all teaching assistants overallfound that the workshop content and activities were relevant to them as peer educators. Severalteaching assistants shared inclusive leadership strategies that they planned to implement in

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, City University of New York, City College

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ties). Thesecond subsystem is a Costume Shell, which also is made up of a PVC-pipe frame that getscovered with PVC sheeting or cardboard and decorated with paint and other materials to meetthe child’s costume request; e.g., Super Mario Cart, Toy Story 3 Claw Machine, Disney Princess.Tools and materials for planning and fabricating prototype frames and decorating costumes wereavailable for students to use during and after module sessions. Teams were given the Design Brief (see Figure 1) in Week 1, and learned that eachcostume needed at least one electrical and/or mechanical “action component,” which the childhad to be able to manipulate easily and safely. The costume design needed to incorporate safetyfeatures, including alerting passers

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

engineering solutions to enhance the resilience of infrastructure, such as earthquake-resistant building design, flood control, and sustainable urban planning [12]. c. Case Studies: Use real-world disaster events as case studies to illustrate the importance of resilience in disaster management. Analyze how engineering decisions can impact the resilience of a community[12]. d. Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourage collaboration with other disciplines, such as environmental science, sociology, and public policy, to understand the multifaceted nature of resilience[13]. e. Emergency Management and Response: Teach the principles of effective disaster response and management, including incident command

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ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

. Elevation view – main trusses Bottom chord Bottom chord c. Plan view – horizontal bottom truss Floor beam W12x30 d. Plan view – floor beams HSS 8x8x3/8 HSS 6x6x1/4 HSS 10x8x3/8 Floor beam W 12X30 HSS 10x8x3/8 HSS 6X6X3/8 e. End cross section

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deana Delp, Arizona State University; Maria Dixon, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Jacob Underwood, Arizona State University

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),that is a comprehensive individualized program designed specifically for engineering studentswith ASD [8]. This pioneering program is a collaborative effort between the Fulton Schools ofEngineering (FSE) and the College of Health Solutions (CHS), aimed at providing tailoredsupport in the form of peer mentoring, social engagement, and career readiness. Whenengineering students enroll in the EASE program and begin their college education at ASU, theyare paired with two peer mentors, one from FSE and one from CHS. The mentors first focus onthe transition to college by helping their mentees find relevant resources. Then, the mentors startprioritizing assignment organization, planning, and other executive functioning skills. Thestudents will have

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WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Penn State University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University; Michael John Janik, Penn State University; Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

retreat, in which the faculty wereinvited to use these goals to help brainstorm and formulate a list of potential “aims” to guide thedepartmental change efforts. Following collective brainstorming, we engaged faculty in acascading agreement multi-voting activity to prioritize which aims they felt were most importantto address as a department [5]. Facilitating this collaborative strategic planning techniqueallowed us to ensure that all faculty had a chance to express their opinions in small groupswithout feeling that any one departmental leader was influencing the activity too heavily.After the cascading agreement activity, we were left with a prioritized list of five aims. We thenasked faculty to discuss student outcomes and specific, actionable

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

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2015 ASEE International Forum

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Ronald J Hugo, University of Calgary; Bob Brennan P.Eng., University of Calgary; Jian Zhang; Xiaodong Niu, Shantou University

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toyear. The paper concludes with planned and potential changes for future years of programdelivery.Program Formation:In 2008, an agreement was established between UCalgary and STU. This agreement resulted inthe Global Leadership and Innovation group study program which involved students fromUCalgary traveling to Shantou University. Together, the students from both universities tooktwo non-engineering courses offered via a traditional lecture-based approach. Page 19.16.2In February 2009, a group of 33 UCalgary engineering students traveled to China for an eleven-day non-credit group travel program. The program included 3 days in Beijing and 7 days

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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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programs in mechanical (2003),civil (2010), environmental (2012), electrical (2016), and master’s level (2017). All of theseprograms are now consolidated in a College of Engineering (2020). The programs are tailored for21st century needs with all four engineering programs gaining successful ABET accreditation as thefirst graduates were produced. This paper will discuss the process to build ABET accreditedengineering programs as well as current and future plans for these growing and vital programs. IntroductionWest Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is a regional Master’s level university in the Texas A&MUniversity (TAMU) System located in Canyon, TX (Amarillo, TX metropolitan area). Theuniversity was

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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engagement.Clear Communication and Reminders (5 responses): Several students emphasized theimportance of instructors making their office hours known to the class and sending regularreminders. Clear communication helps students remember and plan their attendance,promoting a proactive approach to seeking assistance.Friendly Attitude and Welcoming Environment (5 responses): Students value a friendlyattitude from instructors, emphasizing the significance of creating a welcomingenvironment. This includes being approachable and encouraging, fostering positiveinteractions during office hours.Preparation and Specific Questions (4 responses): Encouraging students to come preparedwith specific questions was suggested to maximize the effectiveness of office hours

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Deirdre Donovan Dr., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh-Menon, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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, and diversity and equity issues in mathematics.Durga Suresh-Menon, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dean, School of Computing & Data Science ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Recruitment and RetentionImprovements through Success in First Year Mathematics: A Multi-faceted Approach Deirdre Donovan and Durga Suresh-Menon Wentworth Institute of Technology • Original calculus sequence andGoals of approachPresentation • New multi-faceted approach ○Discuss each aspect • Call to Action and future plans 2 Traditional

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Community Engagement Division 2 - Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Equitable Engagement and Transformative Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Jennifer Bishop, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Rebecca Kenemuth

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(measured via units of rubber band twists). Thechallenge theme is intended to reiterate resource efficiency, and illustrate the role of STEM inenvironmental sustainability. Challenge curriculum and details are provided [1]. There is an arrayof parameters for the student teams to explore, and the kit was strategically designed so that thereis not a convergence of solutions. Teams have been successful with a variety of approaches andmodifications. Culminating events are organized with classes or small groups collaborating tobuild a “competition” PropCart for the on-site challenge. Individual exploration and observationsare combined to create the challenge PropCart and delivery plan. The intention is to demonstratevalue from individual independent

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Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yang Lydia Yang, Kansas State University; Brenee King, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Shana Bender

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. Key to theprogram was flexibility and an individualized plan for each student. The Scholar program isbeing piloted at Kansas State University; but if successful, the program may become a model forother institutions within the alliance to implement.Theoretical FrameworkThe Scholar program was informed by the Kamphoff and colleagues’ motivational andempowerment model [2]. Their model was developed to help students on academic probationand included a combination of workshop/classroom interventions and a novel advising model. Italso moved beyond looking at retention solely as a measure of success for a program butincluded the examination of changes to student attitudes, aspirations, and abilities. Their modelincluded four pillars: personal

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

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of this preferred solu�on is thentested with poten�al customers and refined based on customer feedback. The short course typicallyends with an elevator pitch to investors. There is usually not �me for mul�ple solu�on itera�ons ordevelopment of marke�ng plans in such a short course. This type of bootcamp allows theentrepreneurial process to be explored at a basic level and can then serve as the basis for moreextensive coursework beyond the introductory level.The Goals of the Course in EcuadorThe aims of the course delivered in Ecuador was to work with two communi�es in the areas of Barcelonaand Sinchal to improve their economic condi�ons. Barcelona is known as the Panama hat capital of theworld and Sinchal is known for growing and selling

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California, San Diego; Isgard S. Hueck, University of California, San Diego

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existing literature [20], students could improve on the understanding of thecontextual complexity and limitations of their senior designs. These findings can be utilized todevelop curricular improvements by adding exercises to outline limitations and societal impact tothe senior design classes.As a result of this feedback from industry evaluators, we plan to make improvements to thesenior design curriculum. For example, industry professionals cited that students were not able toclearly explain the limitations of their work. To teach students that it is important to understandand be able to acknowledge the limitations of their work, we plan to ask the students to surveyexternal industry professionals before BE-Day about their project to help them

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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fit knownopenings in SSP students’ schedules to ensure availability. Content for SI was planned in weeklymeetings between the peer mentors and the SSP students’ engineering and math instructors. SIsessions lasted two hours and were typically offered four days a week in the fall quarter andthree days a week for the winter and spring quarters. Common session types included: ● Homework/Free Study - Informal open-ended sessions where students met on one floor at the University Library designed for study groups or a classroom in the Engineering building. Peer mentors were in the room to answer questions and guide the SS students when needed but did not actively lead content sessions. This session type was offered once a week

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Madiha Qasim, North Carolina State University; Destiny M Washington, Florida International University; Lesia Crumpton-Young, Texas Southern University

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determined that this issue metthe requirements of a Rapid Response Research (RAPID) proposal. The proposed research planincluded the planning and executing a convening of HBCU presidents, chancellors, executivecabinet members, and industry partners. Before the convening, a proposed schedule will bedeveloped, and invited attendees will be finalized. As a part of the convening agenda, our teamwould have a section discussing the data found within the initial survey. This would serve as anopportunity for us to conduct a form of validation of the findings. Essentially, the attendeeswould review and discuss the findings from the pilot survey while our research teamsimultaneously captures this feedback and discussion points. This process would serve as

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel E. Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Michael L. Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J. Yanisko, American University; Alexis Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University

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experiences in math and science and thedevelopment of postsecondary plans in STEM. In combination, the results suggest that forstudents who do not initially identify as STEM career-bound, afterschool programming may notnecessarily promote preparation for STEM careers due to an accumulation of weak math andscience school experiences and other socio-environmental influences.Index terms: engineering, high school, math self-efficacy, minoritized students, urban education I. INTRODUCTIONPerformance in math, particularly algebra, is a major barrier to student participation,enthusiasm, and success in STEM among minoritized 4 students in U.S. high schools.Furthermore, the transition between middle school and high school is a liminal and tumultuoustime for

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Adel Mohamed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

equipment for itsdesign life. Such considerations were taken into account by teaching the students failure modeeffect analysis (FMEA) along with the “potential failure curve”, methods that address all the latterpoints. An overview of the implementation of maintenance plans was given, including the basicplan elements such as time, place, people, materials, and tools, along with maintenance work types,e.g., inspection, planned and reactive works. Managing spares was also discussed with more detailson how to determine the economic order quantity (EOQ).2.2.2 Industry talkAn expert from a central cooling company participated on the day and talked about theirmaintenance practice and which maintenance strategy is adopted. He also showed the

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College

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several that integrate the technical andhuman-centered aspects. Human-centered engineering is emerging as a field; for example,Boston College launched a human-centered engineering program and major in the fall of 2021(Hayward, 2020). At most campuses, however, human-centered design and technical knowledgeare taught in independent courses whereas at our school, human-centered design and technicalaspects are holistically interwoven and integrated. We plan to use that same transdisciplinaryapproach for our new HCE pathway courses. What is Human-Centered Engineering (HCE)? People and societal needs are at the heart of HCE, which is a collection of habits, abilities, frameworks, and processes that enable systematic consideration of human needs and

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Track 5: Technical Session 5: Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participation in Engineering

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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awarded a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic. The original plan for thisproject was to follow the middle school students in two out of the three counties from the firstproject into high school and examine how their interest in engineering was influenced by theseengineering activities. However, when the pandemic started, the outreach engineering activitiesneeded to be put on hold, and the project was put on pause. The initial approach was to wait itout and see what happened with the state of K-12 education with respect to the pandemic.However, during this time period, there were changes in school administrators, which meant thatany of the existing relationships and partnerships that had been previously established weredisrupted. Because of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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(SWE), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the Society of HispanicProfessional Engineers (SHPE). This paper explores the impact of EngineerFEST on studentengagement, describes the logistics of planning the event, and presents feedback fromparticipants to demonstrate its effectiveness in shaping a vibrant engineering community.1.0 Introduction and HistoryDr. Jack Byrd introduced the “Freshman Social,” an engineering-focused student organizationfair, to our college in the early 2000s to introduce new engineering students in the newly formedengineering first-year seminar course (ENGR 191) to the wealth of opportunities available tostudents through participation in career-relevant student organizations, many of which arestudent

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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Aggie War instrument projects alone printer plan Hymm Prefer in- Likes Static Hates in-person Wants to work Is a night-owl person problems meetings with teams meetings Checks emails First Excited to work Have a full-time Has built a and phone generation on cars job robot often

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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of the events they would like to compete in. Teams canorder a kit from the NMT outreach program containing all necessary parts and a variety ofinstructional materials to build their robot. Teams can also meet online with students from NMTto help build and design their robot throughout the semester.Robotics Lessons OfferedArduino BasicsArduino basics lessons are created by the NMT Mechanical Engineering outreach team to givestudents an introduction to Arduino. A team of students can order an Arduino basics kit, whichcontains an Arduino as well as many different sensors and devices. There are six cumulativelesson plans: Basic Concepts of Electronics and Electrical Circuits, Arduino Basic ConceptsApplied to LED Circuits, Reading Data From an