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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Umer Farooq, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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specifically, this paper answers the question: Which computer programminglanguage should be introduced first to novice programmers? The paper’s results are novel as theyprovide comparative insights into the viewpoints of faculty and peer mentors.Keywords: programming language, novice programmers, language choice, faculty perspective,students’ perspectiveIntroductionComputer programming is a fundamental skill for Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) students for their future careers [1]. Particularly in engineering, noviceundergraduate students are often introduced to computer programming courses [2] in their firstor second years to develop computational thinking [3], problem-solving [4], [5] andmathematical modeling abilities [6

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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religiosity and serviceutilization among college students, with a particular focus on international undergraduateengineering students in the US. It seeks to answer several research questions: 1) What is theprevalence of mental health conditions and help-seeking among international engineeringundergraduates? 2) Are there gender differences in help-seeking among international engineeringundergraduates? 3) How do help-seeking (formal and informal) tendencies vary amongengineering undergraduates with different levels of religiosity?Design/Method: The study uses a logistic regression model to analyze data from engineeringundergraduate students participating in the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) for 2021-2022 toaddress research questions. The study considers

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani; Lu Zhang, National University

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areas where its support may belimited. This information equips educators to make informed adjustments to their assessmentstrategies as needed.Keywords: ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing (NLP), OpenAI, Machine Learning (ML),Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).1. What is ChatGPT? In November 2022, ChatGPT was unveiled by OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchlab, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing digital intelligence for the collective benefitof humanity [1]. Positioned as a conversational AI interface, ChatGPT leverages natural languageprocessing (NLP) to engage in realistic conversations. ChatGPT is purposefully engineered toproduce text that emulates human conversation, constituting a significant leap forward in

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

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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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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

rarely discussed in these courses. Furthermore, it is critical to look into how CE andCM students comprehend the relationships between social justice and our infrastructure systems,considering the increasing significance of these issues in our society. Comparing the awarenessof societal inequalities within resilient infrastructure systems between CE and CM students canhelp identify potential gaps in knowledge and understanding within these distinct disciplines.Therefore, this study aims to address the following research questions: (1) Which majors/groupbetween CE or CM students, demonstrates a greater awareness of societal inequalities withinresilient infrastructure systems? (2) Is there any relation between the understanding andawareness of

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noor Aulakh, Rowan University; JoyLynn Torelli, Rowan University; Alexandria Ordoveza, Rowan University; Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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Transfer ShockAbstractIn this full student-led research paper, we investigate the social networks of both lateral andvertical engineering transfer students to determine how integrated they are at their currentinstitution, and how their social connectedness can affect the extent of their transfer shock.Transfer shock is a decrease in GPA that a transfer student might experience at their receivinginstitution and can affect student retention and likelihood of graduation. The research questionswe aim to answer are: 1) How do the social networks of lateral and vertical transfer studentsdiffer from one another? and 2) What is the correlation between a transfer student’s socialnetwork and their experience of transfer shock?To answer the research

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; B Grant Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Samuel Shaw, Utah State University

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

stereotypes and perceptions retained by faculty and staff. Questions from thissurvey sought the level of agreement or disagreement regarding several known veteranstereotypes. Preliminary results from mixed model logistic analyses indicate that these biases orperceptions are active in non-veteran faculty and staff populations.1. BackgroundResearch on the student veteran educational experiences typically adopts an impoverishmentapproach to understanding student veteran deficits and challenges in the classroom [1]. Whilethis research posture is not malicious— it is empirically easier to study the absence of particularstudent behaviors or skills than student veteran educational and experiential assets—the result isliterature that focuses on effective

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason M Newell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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results.Logistical regression was used to evaluate the impact of academic majors.The results show that the most highly correlated variable was the Physical Fitness score of eachCadet. The article discusses different possible reasons for this relationship. Results also showmoderate to weak relationships between academic performance and any event at Cadet SummerTraining. These findings suggest that evaluations outside of a classroom environment could bemore effective at predicting future real-world success.KeywordsJob Preparation, Army, ROTC, Order of Merit List, Linear Regression, Logistic Regression 1. Introduction An age-old question is how to prepare students most effectively for post-graduation life. Inmost circumstances, it is difficult to

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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-division computernetworks course.IntroductionComputer Networks is an undergraduate course that is included in most curricula in thecomputing disciplines. It is listed as an element of computing knowledge 1 2 in the ACMrecommended curricula. It is usually the only course on the topic listed as a core course in mostprograms. The textbooks 3,4,5 are an indication of how broad and deep the topic is.In the last three academic years, the courses in the author’s department have had a failure rate of2%, which amounts to 16 students. These are students who would potentially be delayed in their4-year graduation timelines. Students who are underrepresented minorities have had a GPA gapof 0.28, higher than the historic average of 0.26. Active learning has

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Morphew, Purdue University; Amirreza Mehrabi, Purdue Engineering Education; Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jayson Nissen

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1 School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2 School of Education, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 3 Nissen Education and Research Design, Monterey, CA 4 College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, INAbstract Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) is a modern approach to educational technologythat can transform classroom assessment and self-assessment strategies. CAT selects questionsbased on ability, item difficulty, and item discrimination at the moment which significantly reducestesting time. So, by considering measurement error, CAT ensures

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katelyn Churakos, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jayden Mitchell, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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meaningful knowledge they constructed after course completion.Implications for this work include providing information to instructors on how students viewinnovative, problem-based work and the benefits to their development as novice engineers. Thisstudy also suggests that autoethnography can serve as a valuable research method in engineeringeducation, allowing for a direct examination of students’ own experiences and perceptions.IntroductionThe student perspective provides valuable insight that can be leveraged to improve engineeringcurriculum and retention rates. [1], [2], [3]. The engineering curriculum at the university levelserves to engage students in activities that meet university requirements, as well as satisfy theAccreditation Board for

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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achieved by the most diligent students, but roughly half ofthe student teams do not attain a successful design. There was a perception that no teamssucceeded by luck, but that success came through hard work and effective collaboration.IntroductionThe value of hands-on experimental laboratories for undergraduate engineering students is widelyrecognized [1–6]. The engineering laboratory has become a focal point for students to connectabstract concepts with hands-on practical investigations. Often, students find hands-on laboratoryexperiences to be of greater interest than lecture-based learning [2]. Educators observe them to beof critical importance for the development of professional self-identity among engineeringstudents, with calls being made

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Timothy Chow, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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), and he currently serves as a member of the ASEE Data Collections Advisory Board, as well as a Peer Reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and for the OAAAQA Register of External Reviewers . Timothy has a PhD from Indiana State University in Technology Management with specialization in Quality Systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Flipped Classroom setting trial in GIS course.1 IntroductionFlipped classes have gained increasing popularity in undergraduate civil engineering courses [1, 2] This teaching approach allowsstudents to actively participate in the learning activities while the instructors serve as facilitator assisting and

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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-efficacy, lack of engineering identity, and low perceived levels of careerpreparedness have all been shown to play a major role in the loss of potential engineers [1]-[3].One factor that may be contributing to this dilemma is that many engineering programs focus onteaching only technical knowledge rather than a combination of technical and professional skillsand empathetic design. Students in such programs are often left feeling unprepared to work in aprofessional business environment where they are tasked with creating effective solutions forreal customers [4]-[5]. To promote more confidence in engineering students and improvestudents’ success in engineering careers, many degree programs have explored the incorporationof entrepreneurial

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Frank Efe, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University

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motivated and had less anxiety with enhanced critical thinking.IntroductionEducators are saddled with the responsibility of ensuring every learning objective is met whilecreating an engaging student environment [1]. Educators must ensure that every experiment isdesigned with practical applications in mind and implemented in a safe environment. This aids theinstructors in facilitating critical thinking amongst the learners, ensuring that they can proffersolutions to essential questions. These guides and resources are models that support progressivelearning and peer-to-peer collaborations. Also, they can foster an inclusive learning atmosphereand encourage continuous improvement. Laboratory sessions are an integral part of the richlearning experience

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Carlson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Kyla Richardson, Michigan Technological University

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offerings of ENG1002 with approximately 30 students per class.Questions exist as to why engineering students who complete Intro to Spatial Visualization at [Blinded University]attain higher average grades in their other courses, such as Calculus I and II, and Chemistry [1], and why theretention rate, especially of women, is higher historically for students who have taken Intro to Spatial Visualization[2]. One possible explanation is related to students’ feelings about and confidence in their abilities to gain the skillsthey know to be important to engineers and attain their goals (self-efficacy) of becoming an engineer afterovercoming the obstacle of failing an assessment of 3-D spatial visualization skills administered at the onset of

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey M. Bielicki, The Ohio State University; Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State University; Emily T. Creamer, The Ohio State University; Matthew Judkins Mayhew, The Ohio State University

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, renewable energy, and the energy-water nexus.Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State UniversityEmily T. Creamer, The Ohio State UniversityMatthew Judkins Mayhew, The Ohio State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 EmPOWERing a Sustainable Energy Future through Interconnected Curricular and Co-Curricular Pedagogies AbstractIn 2019, a National Research Traineeship (NRT) grant from the U.S. NationalScience Foundation seeded the establishment of a new model for graduateeducation at Ohio State University – a large, public, land-grant R-1 university inthe U.S. Midwest. This grant application involved faculty from eight differentcolleges within this university

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge Dorribo Camba; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

modernindustrial ecosystem. We also discuss the challenges faced during the implementation, and somestrategies to overcome these obstacles. This course redesign is the first step toward a significantcurricular revision in our major and the deployment of PDM as a common infrastructure for allcourses. Our approach represents a shift toward driving industry practices and processes into theengineering classroom, and provides a framework to fill the gap between theory and practice.IntroductionIndustry 4.0 is transforming the manufacturing world. Engineering firms are investing heavily indigital transformation initiatives and paradigms such as the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) arerapidly becoming the new standards for doing business [1]. Engineering and

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Morgan R Broberg, Purdue Applied Research Institute

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engineers are critical to continued infrastructure investment, growth, and development.Currently, an estimated 307,570 people are employed in civil engineering jobs across the U.S.[1], and approximately 21,500 domestic degrees in civil engineering were awarded in 2020 and2021 [2], [3]. Similarly, 21,200 civil engineering job openings are projected each year due toworkers who transfer or retire from 2022 to 2032 [4] but an additional 883,600 jobs areanticipated due to the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by 2030 [5]. Withoutintervention, these conditions will lead to an increasing shortage of civil engineeringprofessionals, resulting in delays in infrastructure updates and negative economic impacts [6].This paper discusses one

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Partha Kumar Das, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

development of engineering education curriculum.Education researchers unequivocally identified the importance of incorporating laboratoryexercise in engineering course curriculum design, offering valuable insights to optimize theefficacy of laboratories through several case studies [1–5]. Researchers effectively argue the casefor incorporating practical components into engineering classes, emphasizing the value ofproblem-based or project-based learning (PBL) which aims to bridge theoretical knowledge withreal-world applications [6].Numerous literatures present some innovative designs of hands-on laboratory practice under theengineering course curriculum. Kilula et al. [7] developed experimental facilities for the upper-level engineering undergraduate

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tarik Eltaeib, Farmingdale State College ; M. Nazrul Islam, State University of New York; Qinghai Gao

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incorporation of testbed networks and live exercises intoa network security curriculum. 1. IntroductionLearning information security can be challenging for new students, regardless of their background.Various factors contribute to the complexity of the field. Information security is filled with technicalterminology and acronyms, which can be rough for new students to understand. Also, understandingcomputer networking, software execution, and operating systems is crucial for comprehendinginformation security concepts[1]. Information security is always evolving as new threats andtechnologies emerge. Continuous learning and adaptability are needed to keep up. Masteringinformation security is a daunting task for all students, irrespective of their

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Xiao Luo, Oklahoma State University

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; Department Information Systems IUPUI Oklahoma State University Email: smithun@iupui.edu Email: xiao.luo@okstate.eduAbstractIn this research-to-practice full paper, we describe our mentoring initiative, where we incorporatedmentoring into a freshman and a sophomore computing course in Spring 2023 and Fall 2022,respectively. Based on our previous work [1], these mentoring initiatives aimed to developstudents' sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and computing identity, as research [2, 3] shows senseof belonging and self-efficacy are the two main reasons for low enrollment and retainingunderrepresented computing students. First-year

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ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter B. Johnson, Imperial College London; Christian Klettner, University College London

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

positive gradients was recordedby approximately half of the students.A survey on the student experience over four years (717 students, 331 replies — 46%) consideredseven dimensions of the student experience. Overall results showed that students found theexperiment engaging, and helpful in gaining a conceptual understanding of the boundary layer.Overall, on the three challenges we identified, the equipment and the ‘guided discovery’ activitywere judged to be successful. We also show prototype improvements for future, to aid with thethird challenge, including equipment upgrades and the introduction of computational fluiddynamics (CFD).1 IntroductionBoundary layer theory has its origins in the early 20th century with Prandtl’s seminal work [1].The

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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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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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partnersalso served as resources during the semester, and as evaluators during the end-of-semester designshowcase. This work seeks to better understand the impact of this experience on students. This iscurrently being investigated through quantitative and qualitative measures, including theEngineering Design Expectancy Value Scale (EDVES) and focus groups. Additionally, the workwill inform further research regarding this and other community-inspired design projects.Introduction & BackgroundEngineering programs often seek to provide their students with authentic experiences in theirengineering curriculum. Beyond broad calls for authentic experiences (e.g., [1], [2]), theseexperiences have been found to be broadly beneficial to students. In one meta

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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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Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University; Mareham Essam Yacoub, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Saperstein McClam, Johns Hopkins University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024WIP: Using ePortfolios to Enable Life Project MentoringAmong First-Year Engineering StudentsConstanza Miranda 1,2, Mareham Yacoub 1, Rachel McClam 21 Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering.2 Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering Department.2 Johns Hopkins University, School of Education.AbstractThis is a work in progress. ePortfolios are portfolios in electronic form. These are known topromote folio thinking, a reflective technique that allows students to describe their learningexperiences through a purposeful gathering of objects. This systematic gathering of proof oflearning and professional development could also empower students as they build a digitalpresence

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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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Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas

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. To satisfy this goal, we offer differentgeneral engineering courses. Most of our students (~80%) enroll in Introduction to Engineering Ior Honors Introduction to Engineering I. Students who are under-prepared in math and do nothave necessary prerequisites for the first semester of 8-semester engineering degree plans areenrolled in Fundamentals of Success in Engineering Study [1]. We also have a small group ofstudents (~10%) who are well ahead of the requirements and are offered to take a special sectionof Honors Introduction to Engineering I course along with the optional Honors ResearchExperience and Honors Innovation Experience courses [2]. All general engineering coursesmeet twice a week for lectures and once a week for a drill section

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Rhonda K Young, Gonzaga University

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urbaninfrastructure and equity as a subject for critical reading and writing. At Gonzaga University, amedium-size private university, a first-year seminar is designed as a multidisciplinaryexploration of infrastructure and equity. One of the primary learning outcomes of the course is todifferentiate the ways in which knowledge is constructed across multiple disciplines, soinfrastructure’s impact on society is viewed through the lens of sociology, history, public health,economics, and engineering. At the University of Colorado Boulder, a large research-intensiveuniversity, a 1-credit civil engineering seminar course touches on the topic of infrastructureequity through the lenses of engineering ethics and sustainability. In all three courses, studentscreated

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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College London in 2010. Alex’s research focuses on the transfer of learning between various courses and contexts and the professional formation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024The Mini-Mill Experience: A Self-Paced Introductory Machining Exercise for Mechanical Engineering Students Jenni M. Buckley PhD1,2, Amy Trauth PhD1,3, Alex De Rosa PhD1 1 University of Delaware, College of Engineering 2 University of Delaware, College of Education and Human Development 3 American Institutes for

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Centers, The MITRE Corporation; Michael A Balazs; Titilayo Ogunyale

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has been madepublicly available via annual progress reports, we provide insight into how Federal STEMeducation efforts have made progress towards its three goals of improved STEM literacy,increased diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and STEM workforce development. Additionally,we consider what this analysis means in the context of the greater STEM community. With theSTEM Education Strategic Plan’s tenure coming to an end, this paper concludes by encouragingdiscussion regarding the future of Federal STEM education initiatives informed by the last fiveyears’ progress and potential shortcomings.1 Introduction“Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are the foundation for discovery andinnovation.” This is the first line

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najmus Saqib, Marian University

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graphical way to representand organize relationships between course topics and ideas and draw connections betweenconcepts [1-2]. Mapping is achieved by drawing connecting lines between concepts in a visualrepresentation. It was introduced as an educational tool more than thirty years ago. Concept mapshave been successfully used in a variety of STEM courses [3]. As engineering educators havestrived to incorporate more active learning pedagogies in the classroom, concept maps haveemerged as a valuable learning tool [4]. They fall under the umbrella of constructivist pedagogywhereby students create their own meaning of course concepts [5]. In Mechanical Engineeringcurricula, effective use of concept maps has been demonstrated in Mechanics

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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thelearning of various topics and concepts introduced in a course. PLTL has been a successful peersupport intervention in traditional classroom environments in science, technology, engineeringand mathematical (STEM) education and is yet to be fully explored in an online asynchronouslearning environment [1] [2]. This National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored work under theImproving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) program seeks to investigate theeffectiveness of PLTL in an online campus environment at Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity Worldwide campus.Approximately 54% of the undergraduate population of the online campus are either militaryveterans or currently serving military personnel. As a result, a larger percentage of military andveteran