Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Matthew Levi Giles, University of Southern California; Bo Jin, University of Southern California; Paul Ronney, University of Southern California; Joy Uehara, University of Southern California

parts with large, clear features to enhance tactilediscernability.This initiative underscores the broader imperative of inclusivity in STEM education,demonstrating that with innovative approaches, technical courses can become accessible to amore diverse student population. The success of this adapted curriculum not only enhanceseducational opportunities for visually impaired students, but also sets a precedent for rethinkingand redesigning academic programs to embrace a wider spectrum of learning needs and abilities.References[1] L. McAllister, “NX Voluntary Product Accessibility,” Siemens PLM Software, August 2009[Revised July 2019]. [Online]. Available: www.plm.automation.siemens.com. [Accessed: Jan 13,2024].[2] OpenSCAD, “About OpenSCAD

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muhammad S. Zilany, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muna Sheet, Lusail University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Need Define the Problem Literature Review Information Search Constrains Alternative Solutions Analysis and Evaluation Decision and Specifications Figure 2: Process Map for the course of ECEN403In the first meeting, the course instructor shares the course syllabus, which includes a schedule ofassignments and deadlines. Table 4 presents the topics covered in this course and the time devotedto each topic. The syllabus also

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

structure. During theimplementation in ECAM this was done by reviewing material on the Learning ManagementSystem (LMS) and meeting with the faculty member who led the course. LMS content consistedof the syllabus and assignments. Throughout this review process, observers stated that theyprimarily identified learning objectives to see if they were being applied during Section B of thepeer observation process. Evaluator faculty also identified any improvement areas in this area.For lecture-based courses, observers discussed which sections were to be evaluated based on thegoals for the observation and the planned activities for the class period.Section BSection B of the peer observation process is the evaluation period. This step was assessed basedon

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanha Kim, University of Virginia; Steven R Caliari, University of Virginia; Roseanne M Ford, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

problem contexts that students would encounter in appliedscenarios. However, this idealized practice schedule can be at odds against the demands of thecourse syllabus schedule. The breadth of concepts that a ChE course must cover in its syllabus, especially one thatis part of the core curriculum, limits both the amount of time and instructional strategies thatlesson plans or homework can prescribe to a particular concept[2], [3]. This in turn can detractfrom students’ targeted practice on a particular concept to either not sufficiently demonstrate allcontexts or attempt to do too much at once within problems that can then strain the number ofcognitive tasks students can successfully complete[4]. To bolster concept application

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Arie Tanay, Purdue Engineering Education; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddhant Sanjay Joshi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James C Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

demonstratehow ChatGPT could serve as a valuable guide for students [29]. Davis et al. performed a similarstudy with questions suited for introductory programming courses in C [30]. Other researchershave explored students’ use of LLMs and their varied perceptions. Liu et al. integrated AI toolsin an introductory course (Harvard CS50) to aid teaching and learning [31]. A user study byVaithilingam et al. explored how students and programmers utilize and perceive Co-pilot [32].Considering that students use Copilot to learn code, Puryear and Sprint investigated its impact onstudents’ code learning process within introductory computer science and data science courses[11]. In another online introductory programming course, Hellas et al. assessed the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene B. Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

addresses a S/CC issue while incorporating C2C principles.The course description provided in the syllabus is: This course will explore the concept of social entrepreneurship through the lens of sustainability and the context of complex or “wicked” problems. An introduction will provide a foundation in sustainability and social entrepreneurship while exploring methods for analyzing wicked problems. The course project will provide students with an opportunity to work with a team to design a business plan targeting a specific challenge. The course will focus on core concepts and interdisciplinary approaches to create a foundation for students to become agents of change.The course objectives, as listed in the

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

David Satterwhite

?Like all educational institutions across the world, the California State University MaritimeAcademy (CSUM), has the same questions and concerns, especially in the context of its EPO-125 (Introduction to Marine Engineering course). While EPO-125 is paramount for aspiringmarine engineers, it’s fundamentally rich in academic and technical content, while also requiringpractical hands-on application to cement course material. Unfortunately, compared to chemistryor mathematics, Marine engineering is not a popular subject, resulting in a lack of relevant andcurrent textbooks. Traditionally, in lieu of textbooks the students utilized online resources suchas Google and YouTube. According to informal student surveys and discussions, ChatGPT isnow the de

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn "Kelly" Ottman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Sohum A. Sohoni, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

. Forexample, comparing the course syllabus for Data Structures, the US faculty noted how datacollection for accreditation was explicitly built into the syllabus for more consistent outcomesassessment. A document on the differences between how the course is taught at the twoinstitutions, prepared by one of the Indian faculty members, provided many points for discussion,which resulted in much retrospection and metacognition for the US faculty. From the US side,the effort was mainly on the paperwork front as the faculty from India needed to be appointed aszero-pay adjuncts to get institutional credentials to be added to the LMS. The weekly meetingswere an additional time commitment for the US faculty members.Overall, everybody involved reported this as

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Abasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Adurangba Victor Oje, University of Georgia; Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Melissa J Hicks, Pennsylvania State University; Bono Po-Jen Shih, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

the engineering power industry and education sectors and is known for his thought leadership in capacity building and engineering education.Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State UniversityAbasiafak Ndifreke Udosen, Purdue University, West Lafayette Abasiafak Udosen is a professional Mechanical Engineer in Nigeria and a doctoral research scholar at ROCkETEd laboratory, Purdue University, United States. He earned a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Eng in Energy and Power Engineering both in Nigeria. Over the years he has had the privilege of teaching courses such as Thermodynamics, Measurement and Instrumentation, Engineering Metallurgy, System Design, and Quantitative research methods at the University of Nigeria

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

available to students a written details should be 2. Having a syllabus, contract description of each course before conveyed to students 3. Clarity/transparency in policies student registration Professors... primary It is essential to the university's mis- 3. New and revised responsibility to their sub- sion to discover, produce, and com

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

with this proposal and will consult students and alumni via online surveys. The faculty will then consider the responses from all constituents before reaching a decision. IF accepted, action will be taken starting in Fall, 2021.With those modifications, the final consensus that the department … i) should move to the use of CAS calculators for work where students need to use calculus in engineering technology courses while ii) having students learn to perform calculus operations by hand before moving to the calculator; this can be done in the required calculus course.was approved unanimously by the IAB members present.The process continued with seeking input from alumni and from students. This was

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

solution manuals, 2) online tutoring services, 3) neglect of reading thetextbook, 4) increased absence from lectures, 5) decreased attention to homework, 6) gradeinflation in prerequisite courses, and 7) increased class sizes [1] - [5]. Most of these factors arebeyond the instructor’s control. Efforts have been made to address some of these challenges, whichhave been reported in engineering educational conferences [1] - [5].During the COVID-19 pandemic, all classes were conducted online from March 2020 throughAugust 2021. Teaching the heat transfer course in fall 2021 and spring 2022 revealed that manystudents lacked commitment to attending lectures or diligently solving homework assignments.Additionally, it was observed that many students lacked

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

mechanical engineering departments in Fall 2023.The mechanical engineering courses were taught at two different locations in a combined mode ofinstruction – simultaneously online synchronous to the rural location (Tyler) and face-to-face in the urban 2location (Houston). In contrast, chemical engineering courses were only offered face-to-face in the ruralarea. These courses were selected for the pilot study as they focus on at least some aspects of energygeneration, use, and efficiency. This approach would allow the student to choose intuitive projects thatsatisfy the course outcomes while focusing on the EOP framework. The courses where we piloted the EOPframework are summarized in Table 1

Conference Session

Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University ; Roger L. Tormoehlen, Purdue University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

mastery. Additionally, the list was trimmed to exclusivelyinclude only vehicle balance elements during the development of the course, as it becameapparent that the initial vision for material coverage was too ambitious. As initially conceived, theplanned content was too large for the available high school interval of 50 min of daily classes andwas reduced to an appropriate length, focusing primarily on the balance and ground contactfeatures of off-road vehicles. An ASM instructor, who primarily teaches freshmen and notassociated with the development of the modules, was recruited to review the modules initially andhelp adjust the rigor of the lessons to an appropriate level.Table 1 – Off-road vehicle balance module educational outcomes. 1

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Student Division Technical Session 2: Career Development and Employability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fangyuan Chai; Yi Wang; Zhaoping Feng; Jing Jin; Jun Zhu

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Student Division (STDT)

and technologicaladvancements rapidly change professional landscapes, engineering students facemounting uncertainties regarding their future employment. This study examines thedrivers of employment aspirations in engineering undergraduates, focusing on theimpact of satisfaction with university courses. Leveraging data from 3,160 engineeringstudents, it investigates how contentment with major coursework influences theireagerness to join the workforce and identifies the conditions that modulate thisrelationship. The study reveals a clear link that satisfaction with major courses notablypropels students’ aspirations to seek employment. A gratifying curriculum directlystrengthens their employment aspirations. The study further unveils that this

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Skylar Hubbarth, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

could practice their skills and attempt to makeimprovements to their classroom teaching style to find what would be most beneficial to thestudent's learning as well as their own comfort. They also found that they were able to developskills beyond being able to convey material, but also learned how to develop a course from theground up, which included the opportunity to construct a syllabus and lesson plan, run aclassroom taking into account time constraints and student and abilities, and how to account forstudent expectations for the course. As many had not had the chance to teach prior to theSPECTRA experience, the lower-stakes environment of a research course may have providedthem opportunity to develop their identities and skills as

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Graduate Student Pipeline and Workforce Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

) theresearch articles presented may not reflect all the work and research performed informally and notpublished, (4) the Kitchenham and Bacca method for systematic literature review does not addressthe effects that various types of systematic review questions have on systematic review procedures,(5) industry training programs are not likely to publish peer reviewed studies on their in-houseworkforce training programs, (6) massive open online courses (MOOCs) are also unlikely topublish peer reviewed studies because of the large volume of students, (7) there is not concretedefinition of what a “workforce training program” is and (8) the quality of the identified papersfor this literature review included was not assessed; therefore, any literature that

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xinyuan Fan, University of Toronto; Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto; Salma Emara, University of Toronto

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

these changes, traditional textbooks remain prevalent, butthey increasingly struggle to meet modern courses' diverse and dynamic needs. Traditionaltextbooks, typically organized to comprehensively cover a course's syllabus, need moreflexibility to address specific course requirements. This inflexibility often results in a disconnectbetween provided content and the evolving curriculum demands. Additionally, the static natureof traditional textbooks limits their ability to incorporate current information, diminishing theireffectiveness in rapidly advancing academic disciplines.Research has highlighted the limitations of traditional textbooks in comparison to electronicformats. Rockinson-Szapkiw et al. [1] show that students using e-textbooks

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Louie, Seattle University; Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Scarleth Vanessa Vasconcelos, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Theme Responses Examples Course materials 17 case studies, syllabus Training and best practices, input from professionals, experience 7 field experience Resources 4 financial (for projects), software Projects 4 identifying partners/locationsThe discussion on barriers uncovered several themes, as well as strategies to overcome thebarriers. The companion poll to this discussion is found in Table 11. Foremost among the barrierswere curricular constraints. Many participants felt that their curriculum does not allow much, orany, flexibility where a course on EA could be

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

data in Spring 2023 (without ProjBL) and the new data inFall 2023 (with ProjBL and data analytics) are compared. The same instructor taught the courseusing the same syllabus. And the same course learning outcomes have been assessed. It has beenobserved that the percentages of “Satisfactory” students for both learning outcomes a) and b)have been improved in Fall 2023 compared with the results in the baseline data in Spring 2023(without PorjBL). Meanwhile, the ABC rates are also improved compared with the baseline datain Spring 2023. In addition, all teams completed their projects on time. Table 1. Assessment Data in CS405- “Linux with Application Programming” Learning Outcomes: a) Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Jusmeidy Zambrano; Laura Eugenia Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnologico de MOnterrey

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

didactic staff of the science ofpedagogy constitutes the basis of the essential pedagogical competencies of engineeringteachers, along with specialized competencies. The basic teaching model of the Science ofEngineering Pedagogy follows the principles of an iterative process, making it an effectivetool for the design of a study program, study plan, syllabus, course, or conference. Finally,the integrated quadruple instruction model of Engineering Pedagogy Sciences is the basisof integrated course design and one of the preconditions for effective teaching and learning,as well as the basis of the teaching competencies expected of engineering teachers.Teachers’ pedagogical competencies are becoming increasingly important in evaluating thequality of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Francisca Fils-Aime, Loyola University, Chicago; Nancy Lynn Raschke Deichstetter DNP, RN, CEN, CHSE, Loyola University, Chicago; Joanne O'Grady Dunderdale DNP, RN , Loyola University, Chicago

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

(after having reviewed the syllabus during the first course meeting) that45% of their total ENGR 101 grade is related to design project assessments: • First required meeting with first author & MS Teams use 3% • Project Requirement Specification 5% • Second required meeting with first author & MS Teams use 3% • Progress Report 8% • Third required meeting with first author & MS Teams use 3% • Final Presentation 5% • Final Report 10

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

multi-year participation canachieve a depth of skills and ownership of outcomes [10]. Thus, full academic year andmulti-year projects enable impactful experiential learning, while short semester projects maylimit student growth. One challenge to multi-year participation for students is fitting theadditional work-load and credit hours into their schedules.Faculty Instructors and Mentors IDPro is taught through an approach that brings together program and projectmanagement. The course is led by a single lead instructor of record (IOR) and a graduateteaching assistant for two-semester timelines. While the IOR establishes the course syllabus,provides content and assignments, conducts performance reviews, and assigns grades, theirprimary role

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Chaouki T Abdallah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andrew Karl Koch, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

. Specifically, if a course offered by the commu-nity college has substantially similar learning outcomes to some course offered by the university,a student successfully completing the community college course can petition to have this courseaccepted as transfer credit by the university. The work involved in establishing these so-calledcourse equivalences typically involves a review of the community college course syllabus by afaculty member in the department that offers the potentially equivalent course at the university.This is often a time-consuming process that can take months to complete and is sometimes re-ferred to as credit recognition. Unfortunate bias can also be introduced at this stage. For instance,we have heard university faculty claim

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Kelter, Northwestern University; Jonathan Daniel Emery, Northwestern University

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Materials Division (MATS)

Undergraduate Engineering Education,” Trans Comput Educ, vol. 13, no. 4, p. 16:1-16:22, Nov. 2013, doi: 10.1145/2534971.[9] A. J. Magana and R. E. Garcia, “FiPy and OOF: Computational simulations for modeling and simulation of computational materials,” in Proceedings of the 117th Annual Conference of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Louisville, Kentucky, June, 2010, pp. 20–23.[10] R. Mansbach et al., “Reforming an undergraduate materials science curriculum with computational modules,” J Mater. Educ., vol. 38, no. 3–4, pp. 161–174, 2016.[11] J. Karaganis, “Open Syllabus: Explorer,” Open Syllabus. Accessed: Jan. 11, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://opensyllabus.org/[12] W. D. Callister and D. G. Rethwisch

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Caitlin Grady, The George Washington University

theworkshop, participants will have developed a ready-to-implement syllabus and preliminary lecturematerials for their Fall courses.To evaluate the impact of these pedagogical interventions on undergraduate student ethicaldevelopment, this phase will incorporate a methodological approach similar to phases 1 and 2,utilizing a quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test surveys. These surveys will employestablished tools for assessing ethical agency, complemented by at least one course assignmentdesigned around the reflexive principlism rubric. This multifaceted assessment strategy will notonly allow for a comprehensive evaluation of student ethical growth but also serve as a criticalcheck on the research's integrity by examining the pedagogical

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amy Millmier Schmidt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mara Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bethany Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrew Stiven Ortiz Balsero, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Maria Jose Oviedo Ventura, Cornell University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

, no. 6, pp. 422–427, Jan. 2020, doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2020.10.6.1401.[18] M. F. Dahlstrom, “Using narratives and storytelling to communicate science with nonexpert audiences,” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, vol. 111, no. supplement_4, pp. 13614–13620, Sep. 2014, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1320645111.[19] M. A. Fuentes, D. G. Zelaya, and J. W. Madsen, “Rethinking the course syllabus: Considerations for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion,” Teaching of Psychology, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 69–79, Sep. 2020, doi: 10.1177/0098628320959979.[20] K. N. Silvestri, M. E. Jordan, P. Paugh, M. B. McVee, and D. L. Schallert, “Intersecting Engineering and

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NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuliana Flores, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Soraya Grace Barar; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

expertise research and design inspiration); and the final two weeks on thestudents supporting themselves as future designers who are aware of their design processes (9.Design awareness and design signatures, 10. Presenting final ideal design signatures andreflection). These topics as well as class activities and assignments are presented in Figure 1 andcan be found on the Design Signatures website at the following address:https://www.designsignatures.org.The seminar was a 2-credit optional course offering that students applied to. It was graded ascredit/no credit. The first instance of the seminar was delivered in the winter quarter (January -March) 2020 in person, with a pivot to online for the final class as the pandemic started. Allother

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Kendra L Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington

given to students by the expert (professor,instructor, teacher). The focus is on whether the course objectives enumerated in the syllabus arecovered. It was later recognized that it was important to determine whether students were actuallylearning the course material. The shift to concentrate on learning led to the development of methodsof active engagement and experiential learning. Course objectives were reframed into measurablestudent learning outcomes. While the emphasis has shifted from teaching to learning and studentlearning outcomes are specifically written to be measurable, the way outcomes are assessed, and thedetermination of competency continues to be questionable.Norm-based grading approaches are common and are often implemented

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy; Timothy Frank, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineering education.Timothy Frank, United States Air Force Academy Lt Col Timothy Frank is the Structures Division Chief and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy. In this role, he develops leaders of character for the Air Force and Space Force by advising, teaching, and mentoring cadets. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, and Ph.D. from Stanford. Lt Col Frank is a registered Professional Engineer in New Hampshire. Courses taught include statics, structural analysis, steel design, concrete design, and engineering in the developing world. Research interests include fiber reinforced cement composites, community