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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

Integration, TechnicalAssessmentIntroduction Architectural engineering (AE) undergraduate programs, and more broadly, all engineeringprograms, provide authentic engineering design experiences through capstone courses [1-3]. Whenstructured properly [4], capstones provide excellent opportunities for assessing student knowledge [5],developing new leaders [6], bridging fundamental knowledge with practical settings [7], showcasinginnovative technologies and design approaches [8], and more. Compounding factors for AE capstones existacross the 27 ABET accredited programs in the United States, such as the types of courses offered, the levelof industry connection, the size of the program, the duration of the degree, and where the AE program issituated

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Woo Lee, California State University, Fullerton; Paul Salvador Bernedo Inventado, California State University, Fullerton; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

students working onsoftware development projects?ParticipantsDuring Fall 2022, all participants went through a competitive application process to ensure themost productive learning environment. A total of 107 students applied to participate and 33students were interviewed. In the end, ten upper-level students majoring in computer sciencewere selected for the program (as shown in Table 1), and each student received a $2,500fellowship to lessen financial burdens. A technology company provided student fellowships.Students were required to participate during Spring 2023 (16 weeks) and commit approximately8-10 hours a week. Student teams were mentored by two faculty members to ensure that studentsreceived a quality learning experience.Table 1

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Heze Chen, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

, enabling them to save a significant amount oftime by benefiting from the insights presented in this paper.In this paper, the examined methods were divided into two broad categories: (1) pedagogicalmethods focusing on specified linear algebra contents such as “span”, “linearly independence”,“linear transformation”, etc., and (2) general instructional pedagogical methods focusing on thecourse instead of specific topics, such as “flipped classroom”, “active learning”, “technologyintegration” etc. We read more than 70 literatures and only included those methods that areapplicable for teaching engineering students in this paper. For instance, we excluded theliterature that investigated different approaches to master proofs of some linear algebra

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Katie Mowat, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

: reflection, metacognitionIntroductionReflection is highly beneficial for both students and instructors in the engineering classroom [1].For students, reflection promotes self-directed learning and enhances their self-awareness of theirstrengths, weaknesses, and overall progress in achieving the learning objectives. Research hasshown that students who were trained to reflect on their work outperformed those who did nothave a similar opportunity [2]. For instructors, reflection allows for valuable insight intostudents’ learning processes, the identification of students’ needs, and the opportunity to makenecessary adjustments to their teaching methods for improved student outcomes.Based on Boud et al.[3], we define reflection as follows: "reflection is

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana D Morris, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Farzad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

grading for students with thelowest diagnostic scores going into Calculus I. The final exam itself was structured to containboth straightforward, single-concept “Level 1” questions and more challenging, multi-stepquestions that blended multiple topics, “Level 2” questions. There was no significant differencein the performance between students with traditional grading vs. mastery grading for either levelof questions.IntroductionThe vast majority of students entering the school of engineering at our university take Calculus IIor III in their first semester. However, the number of Calculus I students rose sharply during thepandemic, ultimately reaching 23% in Fall 2023. Students who do take Calculus I enter with awide range of high school math

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toluwalase Opanuga, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

irrespective of their ages. Byacquiring SDL skills, students can demonstrate a better handle or ownership of their learningprocess. Knowles described SDL as "a process in which individuals take the initiative, with orwithout the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals,identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing, and implementing appropriatelearning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes” [1, p. 18]. SDL skills are essentialcognitive skills for workplace [2] and society [3] that can be consciously cultivated over time.Self-Directed Learning entails autonomy and taking responsibility, many students may find thesecapabilities challenging to cultivate as instructors often bear significant

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalid Bello, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

community projects and their CV. Atotal of 42 students applied to the program and the applicants were interviewed and then the top19 applicants were selected. These 19 students comprised of 14 undergraduate and 5 high schoolstudents (see Figure 1) from a range of majors such as environmental studies, computer science,product design, philosophy, politics, and economics. 26% 74% Undergraduate Students High School Students Figure 1: Program participants by educational levelThe selected students were given detailed

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

study may provide opportunities for high school student development and the criticalrole a university professor and advisor may play in enabling this development.Literature Review:Literature is rife with convincing arguments about the benefits of involving students in researchearly in their academic careers. Sandnes et. al. assert that advancing the research agenda of adepartment, while nurturing the academic skills of the student, is a win-win scenario [1]. Gradeschool students are often involved in summer camps, research student assistantships, and othershort-term studies where they are only able to make limited contributions. However, talentedstudents can be engaged in research while they are still in their high school. These students

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

properties of the transformation, which isparticularly relevant in computer graphics, robotics, and control theory. To learn the concept ofchange of basis, change of basis matrix (CBM) is the foundation since it defines the specificchange from one coordinate system to another coordinate system.There are literatures exploring different approaches, practices, and applications for linear algebraconcepts such as “span” [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] , “linear independence” [1], [2], [4], [6], [7], [8],[9], and “eigenvalues/eigenvectors” [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15]. There are also researches onpedagogical innovations of teaching linear algebra with or without programming technologyincorporated into the course to reinforce students’ understanding [16

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony E. Felder, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Michael Gordon Browne, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Miiri Kotche, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

States. The general purpose of these experiences is toimmerse students in clinic environments so that they can leverage primary experience in thedesign and consideration of medical devices. Many of these programs have been inspired by theStanford BioDesign program [1, 2] and typically include needs identification – a recognized bestpractice for BME education [3] – though specific programmatic structure, content,implementation, and outcomes vary depending on aims and resources [4-17]. More recentinnovations involve remote immersions during the COVID-19 pandemic [18], collaborationswith outside community healthcare providers [19, 20], and the use of virtual reality in immersion[21]. A comprehensive survey of the clinical immersion experiences was

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska ; Neal A. Lewis, University of Nebraska

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

typically include some level of personal finance rangingfrom loans and savings up to complexities of investing for retirement, insurance, social security,stocks and bonds, and annuities. Class testing has demonstrated that students have a keen interestin personal finance examples [1].In earlier work [2] and again here, we assert that with the opportunity to teach engineeringeconomy students about retirement planning comes with the responsibility to do so. Engineerswho fail to plan and invest for retirement will face additional challenges when it comes to theethical challenges of engineering practice.This paper is an introductory case study of how FICA taxes and social security benefits can bedetermined and linked together to calculate an internal

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Sunzia Sultana, University of Michigan, Flint

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

, newacademic professionals, and experienced researchers to manage scholarly work like papers,proposals, and other similar documents. To produce high-quality scholarly work, it is essential tofollow best practices that are designed to ensure that the research is rigorous, the writing is clearand concise, and the work is presented in a format that is appropriate for the intended audience.University education is anticipated to incorporate both a foundation in research and a focus onfostering a research-oriented mindset. In this approach, educators actively involve students inongoing knowledge-generation processes while simultaneously equipping them to tackle theevolving challenges they will encounter beyond the realm of academia [1]. Additionally

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bodhisatta Hajra, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

, science, and engineering, besides studio-based courses appliedto building construction. Similarly, civil engineering courses in design around the world havemostly focused on timber, masonry, reinforced concrete, and steel structures. However, increasedglobal warming in recent years due to greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with the need forenergy efficient buildings, has resulted in several architecture programs including at OklahomaState University to offer courses on sustainable building design, covering topics on buildingenergy modeling.The growing interest in energy efficient buildings has resulted in building facades beingconstructed of different materials, such as wood, sheet metal, glass, aluminum, and vinyl [1]. Afaçade is considered a

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

encompass extensive activities, from refining thesummer camps for high school students to conducting monthly advisor listening sessions andsurveys to understand and meet student needs. Furthermore, introducing niche areas for eachacademic advisor has fostered their professional growth and contributed to improved studentsuccess.This paper will delve into the comprehensive details of these initiatives. It serves as a valuableresource for institutions seeking to enhance their student support services, providing separateinsights into the spheres of recruitment, retention, and, most importantly, student success withinthe College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University.1. IntroductionThe importance of student success support for engineering

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University ; Seongjun Ha, Purdue University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

firstelectrically powered airplane model, the "Radio Queen", flew in 1957. In 1957, NACA flew aMartin B-57 on hydrogen. There have even been attempts to power flight with nuclear power inthe 1950s. While there have been attempts to power flight by different means, none haveendured. Electrical power is trying to be the first alternate form of propulsion to gather asignificant portion of the market share. Currently, aerospace companies are pushing toward for certification with electric-powered aircraft. The eDA40 flight trainer from Diamond Aircraft received FAA certification inJuly 2023 [1]. The Pipistrel Virus SW 128 was EASA certified in 2020 [2]. Joby Aviation is over80% complete with its Stage 3 certification and is delivering aircraft to the Air

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara R. Etmannski, University of British Columbia

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

learning, team-projects and writing-based assignments, with special focus on learning through real-world applications ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Creation of Open-Source Course Materials for Engineering Economics Course with Help from a Team of Students - Lessons Learned Tamara R. Etmannski Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada tamara.etmannski@ubc.ca1. IntroductionIn accordance with program accreditation prerequisites [1], engineering students across Canadaare mandated to undertake an Engineering

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suddhasvatta Das; Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

course. Two courses utilized a typical approach, teaching agile development competenciesin a project-centric course. A third course extended this form of learning with additional criticalinquiry activities to elevate internalization of agile principles and develop an agile mindset. Acustom survey was employed and analyzed the results using standard descriptive and inferentialstatistics to investigate the outcomes.IntroductionWorking in an agile setting demands more than just pure software engineering skills. These skillsare non-technical and social, often related to communication, collaboration, and understanding ofthe broader goal of the business [1][2]. These skills are often scarce among software engineers,and that is why roles such as Scrum

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Marasco, University of Calgary; Milana Hayley Grozic, University of Calgary; The University of British Columbia; Yves Pauchard, University of Calgary; Mohammad Moshirpour, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

both the new and/orthe old curriculum were asked to rank their academic experience including factors such as coursecontent, workload, stress, engineering identity, graduate attributes, and more. This paper willoutline and discuss the process that was undertaken to evaluate, design, consult, implement, andnow re-evaluate multi-year curriculum changes, including a continual improvement process.MotivationAs software systems and related technologies have become increasingly complex, the demandsplaced on software engineering education have grown [1, 2]. Current priorities in softwareengineering pedagogy include experiential learning and alignment with modern, industry-relevant practices to solve problems [1, 2, 3]. Like many institutions, the

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Savage, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

with their grades on the final exam. The average score on thatquestion was higher than last year, but the difference was not statistically significant. However,the initial results are promising, and more administrations of the course should yield more dataabout the value of Markopoly, and board games in general.Introduction Game-based learning (GBL), a learning strategy that involves embedding games intolessons to enhance learning, has been widely studied for years and shown to improve studentengagement and retention of material in many contexts [1]. This field, however, has beendominated by digital games – videogames and computer simulations. These digital games areundoubtedly useful for learning. They can provide everything from a

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Materials Division (MATS)

describe the structureof the course as a whole, provide detailed descriptions of two units in the course to illustrate howcomputational models can be used to teach core MSE concepts, and discuss how this approachdiffers from the traditional approach.1 Background: computation in MSE, ABM in education, and learning theories1.1 Computation in MSEComputational materials science and engineering (MSE) dates to at least the 1980s, and in thepast 20 years the MSE community has begun to recognize the crucial importance ofcomputational tools in accelerating the development, discovery, and design of new materials.There is widespread consensus among academics, national labs, and industry that computationwill play an increasingly important role in MSE and that

Conference Session

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)

casestudy, as explained next. Our sessions were attended voluntarily by about 10 experienced (mostwith 5+ years of teaching) tenure-line and instructional faculty, all of whom were members ofour usual audience of faculty who are interested in evidence-based teaching.First session on faculty ethics: an exploration of ethical guidelines in higher educationIn the first session we discussed briefly what it means to be a member of a profession, rather thanbeing a practitioner of a craft or just having a job. A profession is a group that is “organized toearn a living by openly serving a certain moral ideal in a morally permissible way beyond whatlaw, market, and morality would otherwise require.”[1] Some of the elements of a profession arethat it

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel L Galos, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Aaron Zachary Chandler Friedman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ethan Jamosmos, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sarah Isabel Allec, Citrine Informatics; Brina Blinzler, The University of Kansas; Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California; Adam R Carberry, The Ohio State University

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Materials Division (MATS)

promotes AIliteracy for students before they enter higher education. Specifically, Laupichler et al. andHornberger et al. [6-8] developed assessments that include questions ranging from ‘Nameexamples of technical applications that are supported by artificial intelligence’ to ‘Give a shortoverview about the history of artificial intelligence’.In this work we describe an active learning framework where students design, manufacture, andtest to create robust process-structure-properties linkages of 3D printed materials. We aim toexplore these aspects using a novel ‘design-driven’ approach (Figure 1) that emphasizes the useof software interfaces that do not require computer programming skills to solve engineeringproblems with AI and ML. This approach

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University; Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Sara C. Kern, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

27.8% oftotal graduates, even though members of these groups account for almost 35% of all collegestudents [1], [2]. Although all these percentages are higher than they were in 2012, there is still along road to travel before full equity in these fields is reached.Inclusivity in InstructionInclusivity can be defined as “an intentional practice of recognizing and working to mitigatebiases that lead to marginalization or exclusion of some people” [3]. Students’ social identitiesdo have effects on how they learn and whether they stay the course in their major throughgraduation [4]. Unfortunately, many students from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM canfeel alone or unwelcomed and eventually change their major to one where they believe they

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; Norman C. Tien, University of Hong Kong

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

engineeringeducation by establishing innovation infrastructures [1]. These initiatives focus on enhancingstudents' innovation competencies, as summarized in the framework researched in [2], whichcomprises skills such as problem-solving, design thinking, creativity, project management,prototyping, teamwork, and leadership, etc. One effective pedagogical approach in this regard ischallenge-based learning (CBL) [3], which engages students in the identification, analysis, design,and implementation of solutions to open-ended sociotechnical problems [4]. CBL is inherentlymultidisciplinary, drawing on diverse perspectives and skills required in product development [5]and design thinking [6]. In complement to the traditionally theoretical richness of

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Carpenter, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

StudentResponse System (SRS), which allows for the collection of feedback through an interactivepresentation as well as the ability to implement collaborative tools.This new format utilizing Nearpod has been implemented in all course sections each semestersince Fall 2022. However, this research is a work in progress as our ultimate goal is to conductan institutional review board-approved study that includes a pre-test and post-test to assess theinformation gleaned by the transfer engineering students at UB.Literature ReviewInformation literacy instruction for transfer students, and assessing this instruction, is a topiccovered in the literature [1-5]. However, we did not discover any literature that focused solely ontransfer students in engineering

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 1 - Educator's Tools

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 There's a Textbook for this Class? Scaffolding Reading and Notetaking in a Digital AgeAbstractInnovative engineers depend on technical reading as a primary means of lifelong learning.Several scaffolded course activities encourage the practice of reading and notetaking in acollaborative learning environment. In lower-level courses, students receive brief instruction inHow to Read a Book[1], Cornell notes[2], and Sketchnoting[3]. Student Note assignmentsrequire students to take hand-written notes while reading the textbook and post a picture of theirreading and class notes to an online discussion board. In later courses, students, well trained inthe Student Notes

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Habig, Purdue University ; Caroline K. Marete, Purdue University ; Debra Henneberry, Purdue University ; Cheng Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

broaden and strengthen the pipeline of graduates, thereby contributing positively tothe challenge of developing a diverse and robust industry workforce.Keywords: Aviation Education, Collegiate Aviation, Aviation Maintenance, Professional FlightTechnology, Aviation Management, MentorshipIntroduction The lack of all forms of diversity in the aviation and aerospace industry is a concern formany stakeholders. The marginal representation of women in various aviation and aerospacecareers has been addressed in previous studies [1], [2], [3]. Women are underrepresented acrossall levels of aviation careers starting from young female aviators in collegiate programs and atthe C-Suite level where women represent only 6% of airline chief executive

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Choi, University of Southern California

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

foregone conclusion, faculty have responded with varying degrees of enthusiasm,resignation, and denial. And as with most issues of pedagogy, there is lively disagreement amonginstructors about whether and how to use LLMs with their students [1][2], with some prohibitingLLM use and others swiftly integrating them into their course assignments [3][4][5].Lagging behind an enthusiastic integration of LLM-based course tools by some in highereducation is a serious discussion of ethical concerns and questions about LLMs themselves; thisfailure may stem in part from a reluctance to voice concerns in the face of institutionalenthusiasm and pressure to “fully embrace” LLMs or risk being labeled a “dinosaur” [1][6].Regardless of cause, this lack of discourse

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Patrick D Ulrich, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Chad D Vecitis; Jason Dyett, Harvard University, DRCLAS; Monica F A Porto, USP

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Student Development

Office in São Paulo, which could provide on-the-ground support for the course. Page 21.66.2The first SEAS/Poli-USP Collaborative Field Course was held in Brazil in January 2010, and ithas been offered each successive year on a different topic related to environmental engineering(see Table 1 and reference 4). While the course was initially developed as an internationalexperience for Harvard students, the value of alternating the location between Brazil and theUnited States quickly became apparent. In January 2012, the course was held in the UnitedStates for the first time, and the new idea of seeking out student carry-over from year-to-yearwas

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University; Madelyn Marie Espinosa, Michigan Technological University - Pavlis Institute; Helena Keller, Michigan Technological University

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Student Development

LearningAbstractMichigan Technological University’s Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership wasinitiated in 2005 to provide MTU students with international leadership skills throughcoursework and a student-led intensive international experience. The Pavlis certificate programrequires 25 semester hours of coursework with 13 semesters in the summer (nine hours areallocated to the five week in country experience) between the student’s junior and senior years.The additional hours are focused on preparing them to lead, work, and communicate effectivelywith one another and with their in-country contacts. The major differences between the Pavlisprogram and other intensive programs that prepare global engineers are threefold: 1. The Pavlis teams (typically