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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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Shinelle Hutchinson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yung Han Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Neesha Shantaram; Umit Karabiyik, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

andgraduate) work under the supervision of their faculty advisor to populate this lab with relevantIoT devices to simulate that of a smart home. This setup would allow us to simulate possiblereal-world smart home events (i.e. IoT device compromise, IoT device as a witness) which we canthen investigate to both find answers to aforementioned questions and develop efficient methodsto investigate these IoT devices. In this paper we will discuss several ways in which IoT devicesin a smart home can be compromised and also investigate these devices after the compromise todetermine what data can be recovered, how to recover the data and where this data resides.1 IntroductionInternet connected devices are constantly being introduced to the public as

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NSF Grantees: Student Learning 3

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Héctor Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Tara C. Langus, University of Nevada, Reno; Nelson S. Pearson, University of Nevada, Reno; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Interactions in Engineering Teams: Findings from a Multi-Year Mixed Methods Study at Three InstitutionsIntroductionA key learning outcome in engineering is the ability to work in collaborative and inclusiveteams. As engineering becomes a global endeavor, this outcome gains increasing importance toundergraduate engineering education. When it comes to working in teams in this globalenvironment, research shows positive and negative findings for students working in diverseteams (i.e., race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status). Positive findings includeincreased divergent thinking, idea generation, higher quality products, and increased productivity[1]-[3]. Negative findings highlight sustained conflict in teams, decreased

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder; JoAnn Silverstein P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

small numbers, already face heavier service loads than their majority, men peers. So,in this study we asked, “What differences have these programs made in the hiring outcomeswithin our college?”This case study describes some of the recent interventions implemented at the University ofColorado Boulder (CU Boulder) College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), apredominantly White, very high research activity doctoral institution [1]. We present thedemographic history of the college’s tenured/tenure-track faculty compared to national averagesin the United States, a discussion of changes incorporated into the tenured/tenure-track facultysearch processes over the past five years, the hiring results over the past decade, and insights

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Xiaoxia Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Engineering Technology

currently serving as the Interim Chair for the Industrial Management and Technology De- partment. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Introduce Virtual Reality to College Technical Training Program — Intensified VR Training for Safety and Economic EfficiencyIntroductionWith the advancement of technologies in many fields, educational technologies are becoming morediversified nowadays. Especially with the development of immersive learning and educationgamification [1], both the learner and educators are seeking innovative, effective, and cost-efficientways for education today. As educational institutions that offer technical training in colleges, theavailability of the educational technology in

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Programmatic Integration of Liberal Education

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Michael Oudshoorn, High Point University; Claire Lynne McCullough P.E., High Point University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

of a degree at High Point University is 50 credits.With the current ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission requirements of a minimum of 30semester hours of science and mathematics, and 45 hours of engineering topics appropriate to thename of the program [1], this is problematic. Mapping an engineering curriculum to exclusivelyfour-hour courses is also difficult, as most traditional courses and texts are built to be taught inthree hour blocks, forcing some creative combination of courses.The entire curricula for both electrical and computer engineering have been approved, and theprograms accepted their first freshmen in fall 2019. This paper discusses the implementation ofthe programs, the challenges already addressed and those yet to be

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ET Pedagogy II

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Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Richard Arthur Springman, University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology

, curriculum, discipline specific content (E) “Include topicsrelated to professional responsibilities, ethical responsibilities, respect for diversity, and qualityand continuous improvement” is addressed in these educational experiences(1). 1. IntroductionEngineering Technology (ET) is one of the six academic departments in the College ofEngineering (COE) at the University of Toledo and it is the largest in terms of number ofundergraduate students enrolled, currently around 1000 students. The ET Department offersABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in five areas of study, namely Computer Scienceand Engineering Technology (CSET), Construction Engineering Technology (CET), ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET), Information Technology (IT), and

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Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Stuart Werner Baur, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Mark Fitch, Missouri University of Science and Technology; William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

Depart- ment of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Tech- nology.Prof. William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Introduce High School Students to Engineering Disciplines: Activities and Assessment Nicolas A. Libre 1​​ , Stuart W. Baur 1​​ , Mark Fitch 1​​ , W. Eric Showalter 1​ Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractPre-college summer camps are part of the successful recruiting efforts at Missouri S&T

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First-Year Programs: Unique Projects & Pedagogies

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Tyler Milburn, Ohio State University; Cassondra Wallwey, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

elementary school [1]. First-year engineering programsoften take on the task of providing students with engineering experiences to help mold theirexpectations of what an engineer does and what various engineering disciplines are available tothem in an effort to improve retention [2].As many different first-year engineering (FYE) programs have shown, students can beintroduced to engineering experiences earlier in their education through course work, designprojects, or lab experiences. A challenge of this discipline-exposure component of a first-yearengineering curriculum is how to efficiently use course time to introduce so many differentengineering disciplines in ways that are impactful and meaningful to students. One such way ofproviding first-year

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Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; Beth A. Lopour, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

atimproving interest and literacy of BME and neuroengineering principles to high school students.The authors will also introduce the program into our current undergraduate curriculum as part ofa project that will be conducted alongside our current EEG experimental laboratory during thenext year, as it will reinforce principles learned during the existing course content and provide aBME application of the laboratory.Introduction:Advancing an interest and literacy in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)fields in high school students through summer and after school programs has been widelypopular since the 1990’s, and these programs are effective at improving retention and persistenceafter graduation [1]. These initiatives have been

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 4

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Jessica Patricia Conry, Arkansas Tech University; Amber Harrington, Arkansas Tech University

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Engineering Physics and Physics

societal contexts.In this paper, we discuss the details of the case studies and the rubric developed to assess thestudents. Additionally, we will discuss changes that will be implemented to the assignment andassessment processes so that student learning of the skills and concepts required of the SLOs willimprove.1. IntroductionOur department plans to seek ABET accreditation in the near future. As our department awardsbachelor’s degrees in both physics and engineering physics, we will have to seek accreditationthrough the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) for the physicsprogram and Engineering Accreditation Commission for the engineering physics program.ABET’s Criterion 3 - The Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) - for the

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NSF Grantees: Diversity 3

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Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Elizabeth Gross, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

guidance to returners or potential returners with a military background. In thispaper, the experiences of returners in master’s programs with military work experience arestudied.BackgroundAs there is no existing literature specifically on military returners, the background for this paperis drawn from two distinct areas: the nascent literature on engineering returners in general, andliterature on veterans as students, particularly within engineering.ReturnersWhile the first work on returners was primarily anecdotal [1], there is a growing body of morerecent work that systematically examined this population of graduate students. One such study,conducted by Strutz et al. in 2011 [2], focused on engineering returners within engineeringeducation; this

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Relationships Between Skills and Knowledge Domains

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Zhen Zhao, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Investigating the relationship between self-efficacy and perceived importance of communication skills among engineering studentsIntroductionCommunication skills are critical for engineers to succeed in the workforce. Research on theskills that engineering graduates use in professional practice supports this idea [1-5], with onestudy even concluding that “technical abilities are a given, [whereas

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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Kimberly Stillmaker P.E., California State University, Fresno; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Jesus Gutierrez Plascencia; Cindy Charlott Schwartz-Doyle, California State University, Fresno; Katherine Lor, California State University, Fresno

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. The data presented in this paper underscores the importanceof women faculty and mentors for the success of female engineering students.BackgroundUnderrepresentation of women in engineering, despite performing well academically, is a well-established fact and has been the focus of many researchers and policy makers. While lack ofrole models is considered one of the important factors, the gender of mentoring faculty hasrecently received some attention [1] and [2]. Because of a lack of introductory courses at thehigh school level, engineering faculty have the added responsibility of not only teaching thesubject but also introducing the profession and mentoring students and developing a sense ofbelonging [3]. The effect of virtually invisible

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Undergraduate Research and Industry

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Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University; Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Resig

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Manufacturing

automation hands-on experimentation. This paper presents the second year of an ongoingResearch Experiences for Teachers (RET) Site in Manufacturing Simulation and Automation. Theobjectives of the program are to 1) improve instructors’ research and professional skills, and 2)help them translate the cutting-edge manufacturing research to their classrooms by creating andimplementing new curricula. This will stimulate students’ interest in the topic and strengthenmanufacturing education.1. IntroductionSince the industrial revolution, U.S. manufacturing has contributed to higher standards of livingand employment opportunities. Every dollar spent in manufacturing adds $1.37 to the U.S.economy, and every 100 jobs in a manufacturing facility creates an

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First-Year Programs: Retention & Bridge Programs #2

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Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs

students are most likely to experience success in college? The literature suggests thatstandardized test scores, high school GPA or a combination of the two may be used to predictstudent success in college to some degree [1, 2]. In addition to these cognitive variables, studiesalso focus on noncognitive factors that affect student success such as academic motivation andinstitutional integration [2,3]. While standardized test scores are uniformly administered to allstudents under similar conditions, they only measure a students’ current knowledge base. Manystudies have shown that success in high school academics (i.e. GPA) is a better indicator ofsuccess in college academics because it indicates students’ intellectual habits; i.e. work ethic [4-7

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Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 2

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Stephen J. Ressler P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, U.S. Military Academy; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

SocietiesABET is a nonprofit organization that accredits university-level programs in applied and naturalscience, computing, engineering, and engineering technology [1]. ABET is also a federation of35 Member Societies, most of which represent the technical disciplines that ABET accredits [2].The current ABET governance structure is illustrated in Figure 1. This organization—which hasbeen in effect since a major ABET governance restructuring in 2015—consists of a Board ofDirectors, a Board of Delegates, and four Area Delegations. The Area Delegations oversee fourassociated ABET Commissions—the operating entities that implement ABET accreditation [3].Within this governance structure, only the Board of Delegates and Area Delegations arerepresentative

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Best Paper Finalists

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Catherine Mcgough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

getting...were not ruining it but we are using it. Eventually we are going to have to leave and when that time comes, we need to be ready. Otherwise, a lot of bad things are going to happen…. I think that is where I want to study the most, propulsion, and life-sustaining on another planet.” Parker, mid-year engineering studentStudents’ perceptions of their future affect them in the present in terms of their beliefs and howthey set goals [1]. These perceptions of the future affect students’ educational experiences, whichwe strive to improve , particularly for mid-year, or sophomore and junior, engineering studentswho are at a crucial point in their academic paths, whose motivations may be hardest to get toknow in their large

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First-Year Programs: Major Choice

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Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Stacie Edington, University of Michigan; Michael Dailey, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

programs. This study focuses ondata gathered in the mid-summer survey and the focus groups, specifically, that gauged howstudents felt starting engineering college.The findings presented here aim to investigate how students feel as incoming first-yearengineering students, and what elements of their experience may relate to those feelings. If wecan better understand how students feel, we can better support and encourage them, and helpthem to develop more positive affect and to succeed more easily. The work presented here isguided by the following research questions: 1. How do incoming first-year students feel about starting engineering college? 2. How do engineering students describe their feelings about being accepted to and starting

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Katherine Dornian, University of Calgary; Mohammad Moshirpour, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary

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Pre-College Engineering Education

ReviewAbstractAdvances in technology are heralding a new era of this century — hailed as the digitalrevolution. Digital skills are becoming vital across cultures, genders, ages, abilities, andidentities. Engineers play key roles in building future technologies. Hence, the impact of digitalskills training in engineering education is of utmost importance. In this paper, we perform asystematic literature review of digital skill programs in K-12 education. We start with thedefinition of digital skills and its application to engineering. Then, we discuss how K-12 digitaleducation prepares future engineering students for better learning outcomes in the 21st century.Finally, we conclude with discussions of the findings and directions for future work.1

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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René F. Reitsma, Oregon State University; Brian Gordon Hoglund, Oregon State University; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Andrea Marks, Oregon State University; Michael Soltys, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Pre-College Engineering Education

visuallyexplore their NGSS coverage. Viewing the NGSS and associated curriculum this way facilitatesnavigating the NGSS and can help with assessment of alignments as lacking or anomalous. Modelingthe NGSS as a network also allows for the computation of network metrics to provide insight into corecharacteristics of the network. It also provides for detecting anomalies and unexpected patterns.Introduction: NGSS as a NetworkThe Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) comprises a set of K-12 science and engineeringlearning outcomes, developed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Research Council (NRC), andAchieve with the assistance from 26 US states [1]. Released in

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ENT Division Technical Session: Competitions, Challenges, and Teams

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Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

integratetechnical and professional skills and knowledge in their development as an engineer [1]”. Inaddition, engineering students’ involvement in activities outside of the classroom, such asstudent competition teams, contributes to their achievement of numerous other outcomes;according to Simmons, et al, engagement with these activities enhances students’ “career andprofessional development, communication and leadership development, intellectualdevelopment, personal and social development, academic and social engagement, interculturalcompetence, satisfaction with college experiences, and college belonging and persistence inmajor and college [2]”. Working on a competition team, therefore, contributes to thedevelopment of students’ design and build skills

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 17

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Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University; Ming Tomayko, Towson University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Education, 2020 Kindergartners’ Engagement in an Epistemic Practice of Engineering: Persisting and Learning from Failure (Fundamental)IntroductionEspecially but not exclusively motivated by the Next Generation Science Standards, engineeringhas joined more traditional subjects like literacy and mathematics as a part of kindergarteneducation [1]. The inclusion of engineering in kindergarten brings numerable benefits, includingopportunities to apply creativity, learn to work in a team, engage in the hands-on practice ofmaking, explore the designed world, and practice trying and trying again to solve a problem [2,3]. It is the space between trying and trying again that is of interest in this

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

ASEE’s Engineering Technology Division to develop common strategies to address some of the challenges that all ET institutions faceResearch DataThe data collected at ASEE 2019 Annual Conference was gathered from 12 participants whoattended many of the engineering technology program sessions. Some of this data may speakto the nature of participants who attend the conference and not to those who are in theengineering technology space in total. Below are the questions and answers provided bythose who were interviewed. 1. What types of program do you offer (2-year or 4-year)? 4-Year BSET Program – 100% (12/12) offered this degree 2-Year Associate Program – 17% (2/12) also offered this degree Masters or PhD Program

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Shani O'Brien, University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Karen D. Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

interventions that support this development, and determinethe impact that STEM identity has on student success. Through the support of an NSF S-STEMgrant, the three universities are also providing scholarships to students engaged in the project.Here, we share the initial efforts of our tri-campus interaction and collaboration, our overarchinggoals, our systems of recruiting students, and our initial collection of preliminary data andfindings for Year 1.IntroductionThe Urban STEM Collaboratory project supports academically talented students withdemonstrated financial need from the colleges/schools of engineering and mathematicsdepartments at the University of Memphis (UofM), the University of Colorado Denver (CUDenver), and Indiana University-Purdue

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Ronald B. Bucinell, Union College; Rebecca Cortez, Union College; Holli M. Frey, Union College; Joanne D. Kehlbeck, Union College; Michael E. Hagerman; David A. Cotter, Union College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

offering engineering we are particularly suited tofacilitate the development of future leaders of a diverse STEM workforce. This project wasfunded by NSF DUE-S-STEM Track 2: Design & Development.Introduction The need for expanding the STEM workforce in the United States has been well articulatedby the National Academies [1-5]. These reports also identify the importance of a more diverseSTEM workforce and the challenges associated with attracting underrepresented groups toSTEM fields. The SUCCESS-LEADERS (Leading Educational and Academic Directions toEnhance Retention in STEM) project aims to develop, refine and implement practices that willadvance understanding of the factors affecting retention and career pathways of low-income, at-risk

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Teaching and Learning in Online Environments

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Javeed Kittur, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

methodologies. Bekki is the co-director of the interdisciplinary, National Science Foundation supported CareerWISE research program, which strives to: 1) understand the experiences of diverse women who are pursuing and leaving doctoral programs in science and engineering and 2) increase women’s persistence in science and engineering doctoral programs through the development and dissemination of an online resilience and interpersonal communication training program.Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Samantha Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Poly- technic School. Dr. Brunhaver recently joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and

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Materials Division Technical Session 4

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

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Materials

. He has also developed many computation-based curricular units for use in K-16 that are used internationally. He is the co-inventor of, and continues to develop restructuration theory that describes the changing content of knowledge in the context of ubiquitous computation, and its implications for making sense of complexity. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Learning About Diffusion at Two Levels: Agent-based Micro-scale and Equation-based Macro-scaleAbstractDiffusion is a crucial phenomenon in many fields of science and engineering, and it is known tobe difficult for students to learn and understand. Ideally, students should understand (1) themacro-level

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Educational Interventions and Pedagogy in Biomedical Engineering - June 22nd

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Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ben Murphy, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Yi Wu, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

course covers a range of biomedical topics and theirengineering solutions. The course has one week dedicated to the study of blood flow dynamicswhich is directly related to fluid mechanics.Students taking this course should have learned the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, includingpipe flow (similar to blood flow in blood vessels) but only in the traditional engineering context.The challenges for them to learn circulation system & hemodynamics, especially within a shortperiod of time, stem from: 1) a lack of understanding of the heart’s function; 2) a lack ofexposure to the context of human circulatory system and pathological/activity states; 3)minimum experience with several advanced concepts, including pulsatile flow, soft pipes, one-way

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First-Year Programs: Retention & Bridge Programs #2

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Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Ariel Cervantes Lafuente; Tom Altman, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver; Shani O'Brien, University of Colorado Denver

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First-Year Programs

this study,which supports the results from our regression model. Interviews with three students from thesample reveal various positive impacts of ELC participation including: improved socialexperiences, access to resources and mentoring, and valuable support for the transition from highschool to college, all of which may have contributed to higher GPA for this group.IntroductionThis study examines the critical need for improving first-year student retention in Engineeringand STEM majors, which disproportionately fail to retain students of underrepresented groups[1, 2, 5, 6, 8]. The ELC is a first foray into providing additional support and resources for theseunderrepresented students in this university setting. ELC students are matriculated

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NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 2

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Theresa Green, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University; Christina Marie Hartman, Utah State University; Jared W. Garlick, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

undergraduate education levels must be explored. Oneapproach to introducing students to rigorous, discipline-specific content is through the use ofDisciplinary Literacy Instruction (DLI). DLI is an instructional approach that equips students toutilize the evaluative frameworks and reading and writing strategies that are employed by expertpractitioners in a particular discipline [1].Models of DLI for K-12 instruction have been introduced in subjects such as history [2], math[3], and science [4], but there has been little research exploring a model for DLI in engineering.Thus, this project aims to develop a model of DLI in engineering that can be used in both K-12and undergraduate engineering settings. This model of DLI will be informed by the