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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Qiushi Fu, University of Central Florida

involved in this study, was given in class once a week in blendedM-mode by a different instructor than the one who originally designed it, with minor changes.Three attempts, with randomized questions were given for each of the three tests performedremotely using LockDown Browser, Proctor Hub and Respondus monitor to maintain testingintegrity. All attempts were performed digitally within a week using CANVAS LearningManagement System (LMS), each attempt was instantly graded, and the results were immediatelyreleased for the students to seek help, where needed.An increase in students’ success improved with a minimum of 56% between the first and the thirdattempts. However, the overall success average students’ success is 143%. This reflects

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University

them with the skillsessential for success in the rapidly changing landscape of STEM jobs.Inquiry-based learning has recently received additional attention when the metacognitiveapproach has been implemented into the design of online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning tosupport the dynamics of reflective thinking and a shared inquiry process [8]. Metacognition is arequired cognitive ability to achieve deep and meaningful learning that can be viewed both fromindividual and shared perspectives. Moreover, when metacognition is facilitated within theCommunity of Inquiry (CoI) and, specifically, through the principles of the Practical InquiryModel (PIM), it can help regulate cognitive presence of self and others [9]. Understanding howmetacognition

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ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Georgia

. The course also provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate anunderstanding of the role of public policy and intellectual property in the development and implementation ofengineered systems. During the course lectures, emphasis is placed on developing students’ critical reflection andsocial engagement as contemporary engineers. The students’ grade in the course was calculated based on classparticipation (attendance, reflections, and scribe reports), written assessments (mid-term and final examinations) andprojects. The course instructor (third author) taught two sections of the course in the Spring 2023 semester. However,due to time constraints, only the study sheets of one section were analyzed for this study. We analyzed the

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Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy, University of Cincinnati; Matthew Sleep, University of Cincinnati

templates developed by Hylton and France [18]. Students are placedinto teams that reflect a range of Civil Engineering disciplinary course experience and togetheruse the stakeholder identification assignment to begin describing stakeholders and their wants,needs and pains. Student teams then focus on one or two of their identified stakeholders in CVE5002. They augment their original stakeholder profiles with additional research to create moredetailed personas. Teams then propose a design for a Value and Impact Change (VIC). In thisVIC, students create preliminary design changes for a project that was the focus of their 4technical design courses. Whatever design change is proposed in the VIC must add value andimpact to the identified stakeholder

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Jiansen Wang; Shantanu Gupta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

of four runway and taxiway choices using the End-AroundTaxiway (EAT) in an ARENA® stochastic model based on Dallas Fort Worth Internationalairport. The researchers assessed the performance of the proposed airport layout by comparingaverage taxi times, average fuel consumption, and number of runways crossing [6]. The findingsindicated that the overall taxi times performance would be improved by using the EAT as taxi-inor taxi-out path [6]. A simulation study may consist of the following steps [7]:1. Understand the system2. Clarify the modeling goals3. Develop the model concept4. Input the model into the modeling software and document as you build the model5. Verify that the model in the software reflects the conceptual model6. Validate

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Bryce E. Hughes; Nickolas Lambert; Emmanuel Teye

[38]. Networks reflect our access to resourcesand support across multiple domains, and we frequently rely on different network actors, andperhaps different networks altogether, for different kinds of resources and support [39].Homophily arises in our social networks as we tend to form relationships with people who aresimilar to us in important ways. Homophily can be a limiting characteristic within our networks,as diverse networks can be sources of diverse information [40], but for minoritized people,homophily can be an important source of support within social networks. For example, LGBTQpeople can find validation and identity support through connections with other LGBTQ people[41], which would be important for STEM students who may have a

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Samuel A Servati, State University of New York, Canton; PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

environment that feels isolating andfilled with challenges. After considering these factors, would you feel confident in your ability tothrive in this brand-new environment, handling problems you've never encountered before? Formany, this proves to be an impossible challenge, leading to the derailment of their intendedfutures.But what if these struggling students weren't inherently unsuited for a career in engineering?What if they simply lacked the necessary tools and support to succeed in their first academicyear? First-year students often grapple with developing the academic and intellectual.competence, essential for success in an engineering major. This includes skills such as critical.thinking, problem-solving, and reflective judgment, which need

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Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University

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Advanced Product De- sign and Manufacturing at Fairfield University. His curriculum development and lab modernization pre- pare students for Industrial challenges. Additionally, he excels in teaching four lab courses, each having two sections, providing hands-on education to future engineers. His scholarly contributions, featured in several peer-reviewed journals specializing in manufacturing processes, reflect his dedication to research and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Haghbin possesses hands-on experience in controlled micro-milling and 3D printing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Transformative Mechanical Engineering One-Credit Laboratory Courses: A Project

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

empower students to make a meaningful impact on theglobal community [5, 6,7]. A significant obstacle to learning is when students struggle to applytheir knowledge in problem-solving situations. By reflecting on their own learning, students canpinpoint areas where they need improvement and enhance their understanding to a higher level.This enables them to effectively utilize their knowledge when tackling complex problems [8].Active Learning nurtures specific and crucial skills like collaboration, autonomy, logicalreasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving. These competencies are indispensable forexcelling in a wide array of roles within today's fiercely competitive global job market [7, 9, 10].In the flipped classroom model, the

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Christina Cao, .; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

errors, or factual distortions thatresult in favoring certain groups or ideas, perpetuating stereotypes, or makingincorrect assumptions based on learned patterns [25].1.2 Origins of BiasLanguage models can inherit biases from their training data, leading them toperpetuate stereotypes and social issues. This can happen in several ways. Thedata itself might be biased due to certain societal biases reflected in online con-tent. They can thus contain discrimination or stereotypes. Data sources chosencan also be biased, with companies focusing on certain sources and neglectingothers. The algorithms used to process data can also amplify biases. Even humaninvolvement in training can introduce biases, as annotators’ own perspectives caninfluence the

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

. Additionally, he excels in teaching four lab courses, each having two sections, providing hands-on education to future engineers. His scholarly contributions, featured in several peer-reviewed journals specializing in manufacturing processes, reflect his dedication to research and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Haghbin possesses hands-on experience in controlled micro-milling and 3D printing.John F Drazan, Fairfield University John Drazan, PhD is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Fairfield University. Dr. Drazan completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a NIH IRACDA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in the McKay Orthopedic Research

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Robin Chataut, Quinnipiac University; YUSUF USMAN, Quinnipiac University; Frederick Scholl, Quinnipiac University

cyber incidents,particularly data breaches. These incidents are not merely isolated events; they reflect a broadertrend of escalating cyber threats that target the very core of personal and organizational privacyand integrity. The state's diverse economic landscape, encompassing healthcare, finance,insurance, and manufacturing sectors, presents a varied and rich target for cyber adversaries.This variety amplifies the potential impact of data breaches and underscores the necessity for acomprehensive understanding of these incidents. Analyzing data breaches in Connecticut is notjust about quantifying incidents; it is about dissecting the anatomy of these breaches to unveilpatterns, identify vulnerabilities, and understand the evolving tactics of

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Track 1: Technical Session 7:Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engineering

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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emerging themes.‬‭ rustworthiness‬T‭Reporting on the quality, credibility, and validation of qualitative research is the best practice to‬ ‭ensure the study's trustworthiness‬‭[47]‬‭. In engineering‬‭education, Walther et al.‬‭[48]‬‭provide‬ ‭validation strategies to ensure the quality and trustworthiness of qualitative research.‬‭ heoretical validation of a study should reflect the complexity of the lived experience under‬T‭investigation. This can be validated through the use of an opposing case analysis. As can be seen‬ ‭in the findings, different factors had opposing narratives emerge. Considering alternative or‬ ‭opposing perspectives is particularly important to ensure the reliability of a case study‬‭[43]‬‭.‬ ‭Communicative validation of

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Track 8: Technical Session 9: On the Importance of Spatiality and Intersectionality: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Undergraduate Engineering Experiences Through Critical Collaborative Ethnographic Site Visits

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Finn Johnson M.A., Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University

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the research process (Jolivette,2015). Surveys, interviews, and focus groups create great benefits for the institution and itsresearch team (in the forms of grant funding, tenure, and graduate degrees, among others) oftenwith little to no benefit for the subject community (which may or may not even receivecompensation). Fair financial compensation that matches or exceeds the per-hour wages of theresearchers is a way to strive for equal benefit for TGNC subject populations from a researchjustice perspective. Our participants were compensated at a comparable hourly rate as theresearchers in order to reflect the unparalleled value of the unique expertise that they brought tothe research project.Site-visitsThe site-visit activities were divided

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Enhancing the Cultural Competence of K-12 STEM Teachers through a Global Research Experience

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston Langston; Elizabeth Generas

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teachersengaged in a pre-departure course, a four-week program in China, and a follow-up curriculumdesign and delivery activity. These researchers used the IDI to assess participants’ gains, as wellas other qualitative methods including ongoing reflections, and an assessment of the participants’curriculum design projects. Similar to Cushner and Chang (2015), He Lundgren and Pines(2017) did not see dramatic growth on the IDI, but did see some positive changes in theparticipants’ beliefs, insights, and teaching practices.Using a different assessment strategy, Oken, Jansen, Hoffman and Coelen (2022) foundinternational experience to have a significant positive impact on developing the interculturalcompetence of teachers. Finally, Charity Hudley, and

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Helen Choi

90% of the Hub's first-semester visitors were internationalstudents. They also reflect significant linguistic diversity, as 17% of the Hub's studentsreported they were comfortable speaking Chinese and 10% reported feelingcomfortable speaking Persian. Students also reported speaking Korean, Hindustani,Arabic, Greek, Urdu, and Bengali.Student visitors at the Hub represented every year of graduate study, with 30% in thefifth year of graduate study, 27% in the first year of graduate study, and 16% in thefourth year of graduate study. In terms of engineering departments, most (66%) camefrom computer science, but every engineering department (including chemicalengineering, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, astronautical engineering

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Track 2: Technical Session 6: Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty's Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and Enola

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

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ResearchAs we reflect on the novel methodology incorporated in this study, we suggest the following implicationsfor broadening participation research.First, we offer our specific contribution as a possible augmentation to any qualitative broadeningparticipation research out there. We think this paper has demonstrated the wealth of insights available inlistening to a single participant, even just for a one-hour interview. Qualitative researchers could considerinvesting in simple audio equipment and learning techniques for re-recording interview content to helpdisseminate in podcast, YouTube, website, and faculty development sessions. We note that this could be arelatively simple and fruitful form of secondary data analysis for the many Broadening

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Track 5: Technical Session 8: Interactive Session: Exploring Scripts of Whiteness in Engineering

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R. Jamaal Downey; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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continue a rapport). Discuss with your partner some of the comments from the gallery walk that stuck with/struck you. Have you seen those ones play out in front of you before? What did you do? What didn’t you do? What would you do if you could redo it? ○ Large group sharing and reflection on the identified scripts. ■ What are some potential remedies for these scripts?● Potential fall-back questions to spark conversation:○ How has whiteness been defined historically? What purposes have changing definitions of whiteness served in America?○ Why is colorblindness problematic in addressing racism? Is it possible to address

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University

Instructional Design. Inthese courses, students engaged in authentic design activities via participation in a collaborativecommunity of inquiry to solve instructional design case problems. Learning experiencesinvolved the analysis and synthesis of, and reflection on, instructional design case studies.Students participated in weekly discussions and proposed/developed relevant solutions to theissues presented in a case. Course activities and assignments were designed to help studentsdevelop the knowledge, strategies, and attitudes needed to become effective instructionaldesigners.Data Collection and AnalysisData was collected by using the online survey at the end of the semester through Qualtrics.Students' perceptions of metacognition were measured using

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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demonstrated most to the least, numbering them 1-mostdemonstrated to the 12-least demonstrated. Part two of the assignment requires students to createan improvement plan to improve the three least ranked project management principles from partone. A template will be provided. Part three of the assignment requires students to provide aminimum 5 paragraph reflection of their behavior during the group project comparing theirbehaviors to what they learned from the project management principles module. A template willbe provided.The goal of this homework assignment is for students to become aware of their behaviors andunderstand how their behaviors can positively or negatively affect project outcomes. Thishomework assignment is a learning activity will

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Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

this lesson allowedstudents to engage in completing hands-on activities and further enhanced their learning and un-derstanding of social studies concepts.AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by the National Science Foundation’s Innovative Technology Experiences for Studentsand Teachers (ITEST) program under award numbers DRL–1949384 and DRL–1949493. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviews of the National Science Foundation.References1 Enz, T. 2019b. Artificial Intelligence at Home and on the Go: 4D an Augmented Reading Experience. The World of Artificial Intelligence 4D Series. Capstone. ISBN 9781543554748.2 Enz, T. 2019a

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Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

ofstudents and total projects represented in this analysis from both semesters in the analysis. Table 1: Overview of Data from Semester 1 and Semester 2 Semester 1 (pre-EOP) Semester 2 (post-EOP) Total Projects 20 11 Students 60 33This comparison focuses on general distribution data from this rubric to understand differences inthe way students incorporated the EOP principles as part of their prototype of innovativetechnology. The rubric that was utilized reflected students’ performance at five levelsrepresentative of Poor to Excellent, with each integrating more elements of the Learning Outcomesassociated with

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Track 5: Technical Session 5: Successful mentoring practices for women undergraduate STEM students

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Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton

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within STEM degrees.Intentional reflective exercises are woven into each workshop which links the growthover the year.The program is financially supported by the Provost with funding for Graduate Studentsand shared financial budget responsibility from the Dean of Engineering and Dean ofArts & Science. A Grant from the Clare Boothe Luce Foundation supports scholarshipsfor two student scholarships to develop programming and support the mentoringprogram workshops. We also have a unique housing situation at the university wherestudents can write proposals to live under a proposed theme. A group of seniormentoring participants are organizing and facilitating the monthly social events at theiruniversity house.Funding sources isn’t an intentional

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Track 7: Technical Session 5: TechArts & Crafts: Supporting STEM Capital Development for Marginalized Students

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Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Sandra Roach, Duke University; Alia Carter, Duke University; Raeven King; Mark Nabeta

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media and at their stores. This community-rooted brand signaling STEM as cool and credible can shift mindsets. 14 Path Forward- By providing alternative pathways to engage with STEM content and see oneself as belonging in STEM, embracing role models with shared identities, and aligning with our partner to validate STEM as a viable field, we expect that participants will gain experiences that shape positive STEM identities and build STEM capital.- There is still immense work ahead. Dismantling systemic barriers requires tenacity. But equipping passionate students with experiences reflecting their brilliance and belonging drives us

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of Community College Engineering Students

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Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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reasons why students did not persist within the programas it was designed. While we focus and separate our four themes as to why our participants didnot persist, it is important to note that multiple variables were also involved and intertwined inthe decisions that each of the participants made. For many, finances and COVID-19 influencedtheir life events, some pointed to a comparable pre-transfer program was more appealing, andGPA requirements pushed decisions and actions that provided time away to reflect and make thechoice to change careers.Life EventsFor students in the program, life events took varying forms. The first was that of a globalpandemic and other health issues that took them away from school or led to them facingacademic challenges

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Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Avaye Raj Dawadi

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programmed into the Robotarium for additional practice navigating the robotsacross the testbed using point or turtle movement schemes. Throughout the pilot and at theconclusion, we solicited feedback from participating teachers on the student learning module, theblock coding website, and the experience of using the Robotarium for learning in the high schoolsetting.Module FeedbackAs mentioned previously, the goal of the module was to use the Robotarium as a vehicle forteaching introductory coding concepts. The module was primarily implemented in introductoryhigh school courses in computer science, which meant that many students had little prior codingexperience. Feedback around the module reflected this, with much of the feedback reporting

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Weaving Students into Engineering Versus Weeding Them Out: A Framework for Institutions

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University

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/2020/nsb202015.pdf, accessedApril 20, 2021.US College Student and Faculty Diversity At the current pace of change: it will take 300 years for US college students to reflect the % of Native Americans and Blacks in the US population. It will take more than 1,000 years at the current pace to reach parity with regard to faculty diversity for all US universities. R1 institutions will never reach faculty diversity parity at current rate of change.Adedoyin, O. “Despite Renewed Commitment to Diversity, Colleges Make Little Progress, Report Says,” The Chronicle ofHigher Education, July 18, 2022. Declines in Population & College-GoingWe are in the midst of a two-decadedecline in the US birth rate, with fewer& fewer high school

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Robert GIll, Mercer University

theory, if narrated solutions are effective, examperformance should improve. There is a significant variability between the same exam indifferent semesters due to different questions and the addition or subtraction of content due to thepacing of the course. Effective teaching tools will lower the variability of understanding in aclass, which will be reflected in exam statistics. Thus, the standard deviation of exam scoresbetween semesters was also considered as a measure of impact.Results and AnalysisThe size of each class at the time of each exam is shown in Table 1. Number fluctuations are dueto students dropping out or taking that test with another section. Most fall and spring classes are20-30 students with some smaller classes in earlier

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

SustainableDevelopment (2005-2014)27. However, the field has been gaining increased importance andextended application in recent years, as reflected in some updated reviews28-30.Integration of green chemical engineering with traditional chemical engineeringThe implementation of sustainability into the engineering curriculum generally starts with theintroduction of some sustainability related topics in existing courses, to be followed potentiallyby an entire module or course, and then it may evolve into a full program26. At our institution,the University of Pittsburgh, we have experienced a fast development along this pattern. There isnow a wide spread of over one hundred sustainability focused or sustainability related coursesacross the various disciplines

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Nada S. Al-Muntaser, Eastern Michigan University ; Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University

sinceAI is still in its initial stages of development and the issue of liability if an AI system makes amistake. The skill gap and training are required to prepare many workers on how to reflect AIsystems on their jobs.9 Finally, there are many ethical challenges the construction industryshould consider. Workers need to ensure that AI systems are used fairly, without bias, and withdue respect for human privacy. 10, 112. Study Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating AI into BIM software forinnovative construction management and decision-making. The software assesses an existingbuilding designed to meet LEED standards. Furthermore, the study aims to compare theevaluation of energy consumption. This involves