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2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Robert F. Saunders

important. Since the students have not hadfunctional organizations, they will not have the example of what it means to be a student leader.So, the importance of the faculty advisor cannot be stressed enoughAnother way to rebuild the student community is the class room environment. Wilson [6] notedthe importance of student belonging in the STEM classroom. Through this sense ofbelonging/community students were more likely to finish in their majors. So developing a senseof community in the class room is now more important than ever for the students. Many studieshave been performed [7]-[10] that show project work inside the class room by small groups ofstudents form these relationships and the connectedness necessary for student success.A third way to

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2018 Public Policy Colloquium

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Simon Tripp

The Impact of Engineering andEngineering EducationEconomic and Functional ImpactsFebruary 6, 2018Simon Tripp, Principal and Senior Director – TEConomy PartnersCore ServicesSomeRecentTEConomyReports  Projects for individual institutions, colleges and programs through to entire industries and sectors  Universities: e.g. University of Nebraska, Oklahoma StateTEConomy University, The Ohio State University, NC State, etc.Partners  Industries: e.g. Biotechnology,Impact Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Physics, Clinical Genomics,Analysis Agriculture, Medical Devices, Recreation

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2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

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Michael R. Penn

format where the speaker is standing in front of aseated audience. Many engineering professors require students to make oral presentations incourses, often upper-level design courses, in a similar format. This format simulates a publicmeeting, a particular setting in which practicing engineers (especially civil and environmentalengineers) may have the professional responsibility to perform. However, this responsibility isusually given to experienced engineers and project managers, not recent graduates. The oralcommunication setting in which entry-level engineers are most often placed is that of a businessmeeting, seated around a conference table. Key differences from the public meeting are that theaudience size is much smaller (e.g., 2 to 10

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2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

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Achintya N. Bezbaruah; Rajani G. Pillai; Hannah Hood; Holly Erickson; Eric Dobervich; Jane Laux; Jamie Varholdt; Adam Gehlhar; Michelle Weber; Harjyoti Kalita; Talal Almeelbi; Mary Pate; Michael Quamme; Mohammad Enayet Hossain; Seydou Cisse; Amanda Grosz; Navaratnam Leelaruban

, and fabrics. Itis projected that nanotechnology market will grow by 19% during 2013 to 2017[1] from its present market value of US$1.6 trillion [2]. There will a demand fornanotechnology workforce and the demand is projected to sustain over the years.Nanotechnology markets are growing in electronics, energy, healthcare, and 418construction [1]. It is felt that there is a need to introduce nanotechnology to thefuture generation of scientists and engineers while they are still in their middleschools.Project DescriptionSeven teaching modules involving various aspects of nanotechnology weredeveloped and introduced to the seventh grade students at West Fargo STEMCenter Middle School in West Fargo, ND. Pre

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2020 Northeast Section Meeting

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Laarni Beciril

and other scented body products, may experience significant growth during the forecast period (Marketreportsworld, 2019).III. Problem Statement The company decided to push the project of setting-up the perfume company since the industry is promising, and aside from the fact that they already have an internal customer waiting. Company XYZ was able to identify nine perfumes that they will initially produce. The list are as follows: 1.Lime 2.Lavender 3.Green Apple 4.Lemon 5.Strawberry 6.Fresh Laundry (Fabric Conditioner) 7.Field Flowers (Fabric Conditioner) 8.Floral (Liquid Detergent) 9. Oriental Fresh

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Student Division Technical Session 1

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Melissa Shuey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany-SUNY; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Thomas De Pree, University of New Mexico; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University

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earlier study was set up with afocus on diverse students and diverse student experiences, which provided a valuable entry intohow different students experienced engineering education through their encounters with boththeir peers and faculty. These encounters, both good and bad, shaped what choices they madeabout their education; whether or not to stay in engineering; and if they left, what other major tochoose based on the investments they made in their coursework so far. We discovered otherthings through this project, such as the importance of peer support groups; how peers contributedto learning; and how students learned to navigate challenges by choosing the right instructors,courses, and majors. In general, the project documented what student

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Studies of Shifting In-person Courses to Online and Students' Online Behavior

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Mohammed F. Farghally, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mostafa Kamel Osman Mohammed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Assiut University; Hamdy F. F. Mahmoud, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Assiut University; Margaret O'Neil Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Derek A. Haqq, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Molly Rebecca Domino, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brett D. Jones, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Clifford A. Shaffer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Shaffer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Shaffer received his PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park in 1986. He is currently Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, where he has been since 1987. He directs the OpenDSA project, whose goals include developing a complete online collection of interactive tutorials for data structures and algorithms courses. His research interests are in Digital Education, Algorithm Visualization, Algorithm Design and Analysis, and Data Structures. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Student perceptions of the complete online transition of two CS

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Amanda M. Gunning, Mercy College; Meghan E. Marrero, Mercy College; Kristen V. Larson, Mercy College

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Pre-College Engineering Education

professional developmentprogram positioned the importance of the inclusion of engineering content and encouragedteachers to explore community-based, collaborative activities that identified and spoke to societalneeds and social impacts through engineering integration. Data collected from two of the coursesin this project, Enhancing Mathematics with STEM and Engineering in the K-12 Classroom,included participant reflections, focus groups, microteaching lesson plans, and field notes.Through a case study approach and grounded theory analysis, themes of self-efficacy, activelearning supports, and social justice teaching emerged. The following discussion on teachers’engineering and STEM self-efficacy, teachers’ integration of engineering to address

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Working Against Unjust Social Forces

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Anna Marie LaChance, University of Connecticut; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Danielle Gan, University of Connecticut; Justyn James Paquette Welsh, University of Connecticut; Thomas James Pauly, University of Connecticut; Patrick Paul, University of Connecticut

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Abstract The aim of this project is to engage students with course material related to environmentaljustice principles using anti-racist pedagogy. In a senior-level Unit Operations and ProcessSimulation course for chemical engineers, students are asked to take a holistic approach tochemical plant design. However, previous iterations of this course did not ask students to considerthe implications of building them: Who is making the decision to build these plants, and why arethey doing so? Where are these chemical plants being built? Are they safe for the workers and thesurrounding neighborhoods? Who gets to design these plants, and who will be maintaining theseplants? If there's a

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Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Nathan C. Brown, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Napolitano, Pennsylvania State University

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flexible and additional assignments werecreated to augment student learning and grades when needed. Table 2: Student Assessment Techniques Course Percentage Assessment Type AE 401 20% 12 homework sets (each weighted equally) 15% One mini-project 60% three exams (20% each) 5% Participation (flipped quizzes, attend, think-pair-shares, etc.) AE 404 15% 12 homework sets (each weighted equally) 5% Participation 15% 3 quizzes (5% each) 40% 2 exams

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Socially Responsible Engineering I: Context, Innovation, and Reflection

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Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia; Rachel Sinclair, University of Virginia; Araba Dennis, Purdue University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #34487Exploring Values and Norms of Engineering Through Responsible Innova-tionand Critiques of Engineering CulturesDr. Rider W. Foley, University of Virginia Dr. Rider W. Foley is an assistant professor in the science, technology & society program in the De- partment of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He is the principal investigator at University of Virginia on the ’4C Project’ on Cultivating Cultures of Ethical STEM education with col- leagues from Notre Dame, Xavier University and St. Mary’s College. He is also the co-leader of the ’Nano and the City’ thematic research cluster

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Ayodeji B. Wemida; Steve Efe, Morgan State University; Mehdi Shokouhian, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Port Harcourt Nigeria. Her passion for innovative and sustainable engi- neering research has led Ms. Sotonye Ikiriko to participate in several engineering research. In 2019 Ms. Sotonye Ikiriko was part of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Project on Noise Abatement Decisions for the state of Maryland and co-authored the report ’HIGHWAY GEOMETRICS AND NOISE ABATEMENT DECISION’. In 2017 and 2018 Ms. Sotonye Ikiriko was part of a research sponsored by the Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities (TRCLC). And has authored, co-authored, and presented research papers published by the Transportation Research

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Manuel D. Rossetti P.E., University of Arkansas

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #33393Creating a Multi-College Interdisciplinary B.S. Data Science Programwith ConcentrationsDr. Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas Dr. Karl D. Schubert is a Professor of Practice and serves as the Associate Director for the Data Science Program for the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. His research interests include data science and analytics, innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary project-based active learning methodologies. As part of his current role, Karl is leading a State-wide

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Research Methods and Studies on Engineering Education Research

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University; George K. Karway, Arizona State University; Mohammad Zaid Alrajhi, Arizona State University; King Saud University; Brian Carl Nelson, Arizona State University; Seungki Shin, Seoul National University of Education

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technology(ABET), the different engineering program outcomes include applying knowledge of mathematics,science and engineering, designing and conduct experiments, designing a system, components tomeet realistic needs, functioning in a multidisciplinary team, formulating and solving engineeringproblems, communicating effectively, etc. [3]. Various researchers have made attempts toincorporate these requirements in their courses independently. For example, various researchstudies exist on related topics such as problem solving [4-8], course or laboratory projects [9-13],technology in classroom [14-17], teamwork [18-21], experiential learning [22-25], design skills[26-28], etc.BackgroundPublished literature in the past [1-4] presents details about

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Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ronald J. Bennett F.ABET, University of St. Thomas; Eugene Joseph Audette, University of St. Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, WorkWise Coaching & Consulting; Alanna K. Moravetz JD, Alanna Consulting LLC; Sheryl Niebuhr, University of St. Thomas and Sheryl Niebuhr Consulting LLC

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Engineering Leadership Development

program, they developed an action-learning project that was carried out in their organizations to test their leadership capability andcapability for solving real issues within their organization. Finally, they left the graduateprogram with a plan for continuing their leadership journey beyond the university and into theirfuture. Students worked in learning groups to support one another and actively coached eachother on their progress. Many commented: ‘this was my first time to truly assess myself in somany different dimensions and really put a plan in place to become the kind of leader I want tobe’. It was exciting to watch their leadership capabilities emerge and grow.In the survey of alumni conducted for this paper, an ongoing effort to track

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CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 7 Technical Session 2

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2021 CoNECD

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Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #28386”She’s Walking into Like Systems Dynamics. What Is She Doing Here?” ANarrative Analysis of a Latina EngineerMrs. Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder TANYA D. ENNIS is the current BOLD Center Director at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She received her M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her career in the telecommunications industry included positions in software and systems engineering and technical project

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Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Erin A. Henslee, Wake Forest University; Lauren Lowman, Wake Forest University; Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University; Anita K. McCauley, Wake Forest University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

], faculty development [17],and e-learning [18].While there are many pedagogical approaches to promote EM, Active Learning Pedagogies(ALP) are extensively cited as an effective approach [9], [10], [18], [19]. ALPs are defined bymethods of learning in which the student is experientially involved in the learning process andinclude practices such as problem-based, discovery-based, inquiry-based, and project-basedlearning. In addition to supporting EM, empirical evidence reinforces the value of implementingactive-learning pedagogies (ALPs) in STEM classrooms – from the positive impacts on studentlearning and performance to the reduction of achievement gaps in underrepresented groups [20].ALPs have been linked to improved self-efficacy and the

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Development Around Diversity

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniel Erian Armanios; Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Millard L. McElwee, Exponent; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University; Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

). Her research is focused on applying optimization and decision analysis tools to evaluate the sustainability, equity, and reliability of power systems in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa. One of her current NSF-funded projects include developing a framework for understanding the sustainability and equity trade-offs for different power plant investments. Another project involves quanti- fying the air pollution emissions associated with electric transmission and distribution systems. Dr. Nock holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of Massachusetts American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Bridging Content and Context in the Classroom

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Melissa Ellen Ko, Stanford University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

transition- ing to an education-focused career track, Melissa taught at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, and Foothill College. These engagements have included courses within and outside the major, aimed at undergraduates at all years, high school students, and working adults. Melissa is now the Science and Engineering Education Fellow (SEEF) for the Bioengineering department, where she works on broader educational research projects and curricular change. Her work includes trying to better understand and support student development as ethical and quantitative thinkers. Through work with Stanford’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Melissa has also developed diversity and inclusion content for instruc

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Mark F. Roll P.E., University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Michael R. Maughan, University of Idaho; Michael Lowry, University of Idaho; Melinda A. Davis, University of Idaho; Connor J. Hill, University of Idaho

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the Poly- mers Division, studying polymers in microelectronics applications. His research projects at the University of Idaho center on thin-films based on hybrid materials, including silicates, polyoxometalates, and dia- mondoid polymers with funding from sources including the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, the Semiconductor Research Corporation, and the Donors of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund.Dr. Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho Brian K. Johnson received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Endowed Chair in Power

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Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert M. O'Hara, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Candice W. Bolding, Clemson University

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the Learning Sciences program, Robert, worked as a student affairs professional in higher education focusing on residential curriculum, social justice advocacy and awareness, and Intergroup Dialogue.Dr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student mo- tivation and their learning experiences. Her projects focus on student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, development of problem solving skills, self-regulated learn- ing, and epistemic beliefs. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Miles Book, Bucknell University

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Construction Engineering

conjunction with the visual stimulation of going to the site, or bringing the site to the classroom through video, it is important for students to have tactile stimulation as well. This workaims to provide the means for this tactile stimulation with three dimensional scaled models ofconstruction projects, a process we call “shrinking the construction site.” Through careful andaccurate design of the 3D models, it is possible to show construction processes and step by stepprocedures for the construction of various building elements all while providing visual andtactile stimulation for students in a classroom environment.This paper describes the procedures taken in order to design and construct a 3D model of theprocesses taking place during the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Wilkistar Otieno, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Christine Beimborn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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those of the authors and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Ononye, L. C. (2011, June), Progress and lmpact of SET: An NSF S-STEM Scholarship Project Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2—190072. Jones, S. C., & Rusch, K. A., & Waggenspack, W. N. (2014, June), S-STEM: ENG2 Scholars for Success 2007-2013 Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana. 10.18260/1-2—229963. Minaie, A., & Sanati-Mehrizy, R. (2016, June), Progress and Impact of LEAP: An NSF S-STEM Scholarship Project Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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TS3: Working with Students

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Azure Janee Stewart

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Engineering Libraries

examines the social practices that are context spe- cific within different academic disciplines. She has participated in the evaluation and assessment of state supported projects such as the Digital Literacy Pathways in California Report and the California STEM Innovation Network Summit, sponsored by the California STEM Learning Network Initiative. Azure received her Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Teaching and Learning from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has over ten years’ experience in Student Affairs working with graduate students across academic disciplines. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

assignments, quizzes, and project reports to evaluate thestudents' performance on flipped modules versus their performance on traditional lecturingmodules or against other students in a non-flipped offering of the same course.Video lectures were recorded via the Panopto desktop application and were uploaded to the coursewebsite at least five days before the scheduled class meeting. For both courses, the videos rangedbetween 7 to 20 minutes long. The students were required to watch 4 to 6 videos before each classmeeting. To make sure that students watch the videos on time, they were quizzed at the beginningof each class meeting on the materials that were presented in the videos for that class. Theseaccountability quizzes were mainly multiple-choice

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Faculty Development 3: Research, Practice, and Lessons Learned

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Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Stacy Tantum, Duke University; Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University

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regular contributor to the Improve with Metacognition blog. Dr. Cunningham teaches a range of courses across undergraduate levels with spe- cialization in dynamic systems, measurement, and control. In his teaching he seeks to apply what he has learned from his research, spurring student reflection and metacognitive growth, so that they may become more skillful learners. Skillful learners are capable, independent, and adaptable thinkers who are able to succeed wherever their career paths lead. Dr. Cunningham has industry experience through 7 co-op expe- riences as an undergraduate student, 2 sponsored projects as a graduate student, and as a consultant after joining the faculty at Rose-Hulman. He holds B.S., M.S., and

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The ABCs of FBDs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Performance at the University of Central Florida. Her interests include resampling method, propensity score analysis, research design, measurement and evaluation, and the applications of statis- tical methods in educational research and behavioral sciences. She is actively involved educational and social science research projects. Dr. Bai has published books and many professional articles in refereed national and international journals. She has won several competitive awards at the University of Cen- tral Florida for her excellent teaching and research. Dr. Bai also served on several professional journal editorial boards, such as Journal of Experimental Education, Frontiers in Quantitative Psychology and Measurement, and

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Luis Horacio Hernandez-Carrasco, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Monica Daniela Hernandez-Sanchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Architectural Engineering

importance of maintaining themvia a virtual visit for the completion of a Civil Engineering program particularly in the area ofStructural Design.Construction site visits has always been a highly valuable element of Civil Engineeringprograms. It allows students to visualize construction processes and translate the numericalactivities studied in the classroom to tangible projects. With the pandemic and the stay-at-homeguidelines, construction site visits have a positive distraction factor from reality, becoming anelement that motivates the students to participate and divert themselves from the currentsituation, additionally to the academical benefits that the visits provides.We did a qualitative investigation by interviewing 121 undergraduate students

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The ABCs of FBDs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Sylvie Vieau; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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Mechanics

the problem-solving methods used by engineering students and howthey relate to spatial skill levels.ParticipantsIn fall 2019, students in their third or fourth year, who were enrolled in a Mechanical, or closelyrelated, engineering program at the University of Cincinnati, were recruited for participation inthis study through announcements in their upper division courses. A total of 47 students,including five female students (10.6%), participated in the study. Students were compensated $75for their participation in the project. All research conducted through this project was monitoredand approved by the Institutional Review Board at the university.ProcedureThe student participants completed the Mental Cutting Test (MCT, [10]), a test of

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Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

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Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

an active role in reimagining the field of CEE in the future. This course establishes thefoundation for further computing (and sensing) skill development in required junior- and senior-level lab and project courses, including our senior capstone design course. Before graduation, asignificant number of undergraduates also elect to take at least one graduate-level course with astrong computational focus.Both educational activities described in this work were developed and deployed in the Spring2020 semester, after the transition from in-person instruction to remote instruction. In particular,the first activity (“Graph Theory and Disease Transmission”) was released five days after theState of Pennsylvania issued its first “Stay at Home” order