Conference Session

Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela M. Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

interviews). In addition, the researchers observed six instructional sessions (twoto four hours in duration) during the camps to record field notes that informed interviewquestions and identified relevant thematic elements; these observations also providedtriangulation for interpreting the interviews. In this way, the researchers could analyze theinstructors’ challenges and instructional decision making as they formatively processed theirpedagogical effectiveness. Student artifacts were observed during the classroom observations tounderstand the curricular fidelity of the planned activities [38-40]. This study was approved byStony Brook University’s Institutional Review Board (#574341), and voluntary consent wasprovided by study participants.Data

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4: Outreach & Collaboration

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Connie Stovall, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

research topics to aid in strategic decision making, andimpact services and reputational management.In its 2020 report, ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee summarized that majortrends include: learning analytics, the influence of machine learning and artificial intelligence ontechnology, the impact of big deals cancellations on open access and transformative publisheragreements, research data maturation and the ethical need to incorporate the GO FAIR Initiative,social justice roles including critical librarianship and critical pedagogy, incorporating increaseduse and licensing of streaming media, and finally, library space as a place for supporting studentwell-being [1]. Earlier in a 2017 environmental scan by the same team, the concept of

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

employers, and graduate schools, to name a few. In addition, engineers must cater tothree types of readers when preparing their technical documents: those who only read the text,visual readers who only look at graphs, figures and tables and the rest who read the text and thevisuals [5]. Engineering programs planning for ABET accreditation visits need to identify how to     incorporate technical writing into their curriculum and develop a plan to assess the “ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audience”. This paper presents a case study where students learn the basics of and practice client-focused technical writing in a junior

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch

Tagged Topics

Diversity

-week in-personworkshop designed to introduce middle school students to engineering and what engineers do aspart of an educational Summer Camp at Brookdale Community College, located in Lincroft, NJ.Other discussion highlights will include: research supporting the importance of introducingengineering to middle school students; the motivation behind the instructors’ decision to conductthe program in a summer camp setting; the significance to the program’s success of having hadengineers and continuing education professionals design and teach the program; and plans for anexpanded program during the summer of 2022, based on lessons learned.Regarding the 2021 Summer Camp program, the engineering design process was the vehicle fordemonstrating the

Conference Session

ERM: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Urmi Ghosh-Dastidar; Sandie Han; Nadia Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Diana Samaroo; Armando Solis

were required to undergo mandatory one-on-one academic advisement with anassigned faculty mentor in their department to discuss academic progress and career development 4opportunities. Such one-on-one meetings were scheduled right before the beginning of registrationperiod, to maximize the impact of course planning for the following semester, with the overall goalof helping students navigate the shortest path to graduation. In addition, at least once a year,students were also required to attend mandatory one-on-one mentoring with one of the STEMprogram team members. These types of student-faculty communications allow students to addressnon academic or personal issues that might affect their

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Johnson, Georgia Southern University; Priya Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Josiah Hacker, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Snyder, Georgia Southern University

to the basicconcepts of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) [1]. Students were taught how to design, build andfly their own quadcopter. The program was an ideal learning experience for students as they wereintroduced to key aerospace and aerodynamics concepts such as lift, drag, thrust, engineeringdesign, 3-D printing, mechanical and electrical systems and computer programming. Anotherprogram, the Drone Exploration Academy project at Elizabeth City State University provided6th-12th grade students a series of Friday sessions and a weeklong summer session in which theywere introduced to UAV mission planning, field investigation and designing ground and aerialvehicles to meet specifications [2]. The informal learning environment introduced students

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Stephanie Goldberg, The State University of New York, College at Buffalo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

-classmaterial.The ICC would sit in on all classes and meet with instructor before and after class, as needed.The ICC and instructor will spend time prior to the beginning of the semester to develop acohesive plan for embarking as a team on this endeavor. It will be important for the instructorand ICC to present themselves as a team.With an increasing population of students in our program who are underrepresented in theengineering field, it is recommended that significant impact can be made by recruiting an ICCwho has experience in supporting underrepresented students in STEM areas.ICC Role in the Classroom The logistics of the freshman circuits course, as well as alltechnical courses in our program, are favorable to having an effective ICC. There is a

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE); Karreem Hogan

(CLOE) will support this initiative by creating the AggiesLEAD ETBadge for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The ET digital badge willbe a holistic approach to professional development that focuses on technical skills within thisdiscipline and leadership skills needed to elevate the knowledge and performance of our facultyand staff. CLOE will provide the online learning portal for communication, registration andtracking the progress of all ET Badge participants. Faculty will receive a badge for each new ETconcept mastered. These additional credentialing badges will be beneficial for annual reviews,promotion, tenure, and reappointment (PTR) packets, and post-tenure reviews.Project Evaluation Plan and Logic ModelWe will

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; L. James, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University

classroom [6], allowing the collaborative inquiry process to leverage both peer knowledge[7] and the ability of individuals to learn more from their data when they work together ratherthan alone [8]. Analyzing the variety of uses, Bell et al [9] derived a set of collaborative inquirycharacteristics: • Orientation/question – the process by which the group establishes the problem which they are attempting to solve and the evidence available for analysis. • Hypothesis generation – the creation of a testable statement of a solution to solve the identified problem, often in terms of if-then, cause-effect, or statistical language. • Planning – the development of the methodology to test the hypothesis, including naming the

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Marta Dark, Spelman College; Vincent Melfi, Michigan State University; Tiffany Oliver, Spelman College

collaborations like 3+2 programs. For example, since 1969 Spelman hasoffered its students a dual-degree program in engineering in collaboration with 14 partneringinstitutions. Other examples of successful academic collaborations for Spelman College include3+2 BS+MS programs combining a BS in Biology with a MS in Neuroscience, or a BS in HealthScience with a MS in Public Health. MSU has MOUs for dual-degree graduate programs inengineering disciplines with a number of international institutions, as well as a 3+2 program withMedgar Evers College (an HBCU) and graduate programs in Forestry at MSU. Our plans tobuild a consortium offering undergraduate and graduate training in data science beyond theconfines of this single HBCU+PWI collaboration build on the

Conference Session

PCEE Session 9: Virtual Summer Programs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of Minnesota; Annika Gehl, Oregon State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

experiments. While these obstacles required program facilitators to adjust the waythey originally envisioned and planned the program, the shift to online instruction also resultedin opportunities. For example, a larger number of affiliated STEM graduate and postdoctoralstudents were willing to lead video chats with high school participants about their post-secondaryeducation journey, more flexible hours for participants in high school with unique homelifesituations, and lessons focused on professionalism and networking within the STEM fields.A Call to ActionThe need to increase gender and racial representation in the STEM fields in order to create amore diverse and inclusive workforce has been known for years. Yet, despite this recognition, therates

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Changing How We Teach: Flipping, Project-Based Learning, and More!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Retherford, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Brad McCoy, United States Military Academy; Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy

% problem solvingand thinking, 21% communicating their work through documentation, 18% communicating as aconsultant, 13% gathering information, 8% planning work, 8% negotiating requirements, and 2%completing other administrative tasks [2]. Surveys in 2004 and 2012 found that design engineers spendapproximately 60% of their time engaged in technical work, while the other 40% of their time is spentinvolved in socially collaborative work [3]. In 2006, a group of civil engineer professionals articulated aglobal vision for civil engineering [4]. Among the key attributes for the 2025 civil engineer, expertsidentified the need for engineers to communicate, lead, collaborate with teammates, and manage projectswithin budget, on time, and within scope. In

Conference Session

Utilizing Technology to Train Chemical Engineering Students

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; David Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

Week Grading Type % Introduction, scope, and rubrics (by the instructor) 1 - - Topic proposal and foreign partner (3-min pre-recorded presentation) 2 Peer 10 Progress report (3-min pre-recorded presentation) 4 Peer 10 Project Management follow-up (plan, logbook, MS TEAMS space) 2-14 Inst. 20 Poster 13 Peer 20 Presentation (6-min pre-recorded) 14 Peer 20 Self-assessment (three pp

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bilal Ghosn, Rice University

requirements for 15 highly regardedprograms# showed that while ~73% required a statistics/probability-focused course, only 33%required one taught with biomedical engineering focus. While our curriculum incorporates bothapproaches, a time gap following the initial training in our stand-alone biostatistics course andthe later application in subsequent courses often leads to reduced retention of the material. Thus,we have aimed to improve this through the incorporation of an open-ended fault-findingassignment for our students to help reinforce the teachings in our sophomore level biostatisticscourse. Details of the course, assignment and planned assessments are discussed in the followingsections.Course BackgroundDue to the heavy overall credit

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #8

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Friday James, Kansas State University; Joshua Weese, Kansas State University

sustainability of educational institutions generally depends largely on strategic planning, both in terms of optimal allocation of resources/manpower and budgeting for financial aids/scholarships to incoming students. Hence, forecasting of student enrollment plays a vital role in making crucial decisions based on previous time-bound records. This work demonstrates the power of neural network-based time series forecast over a traditional time series model and recommends the better network architecture between deep and shallow neural networks based on 25-year historical records of student enrollment in a CS1 course at a mid-west university in the United States of America. Exploratory analyses were performed

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rickey Caldwell; Julia St. Goar, Merrimack College; Brandi Baldock, Merrimack College; William McDowell; Gwyne White

thedemographics currently served by these departments, and a plan was created to fill those holes. Ourstrategy was to look at the last admitted class and look for areas in New England that are underrepresentedin that class. The PIs then contacted guidance counselors and STEM educators at schools in thoseunderrepresented areas.Once an applicant is made aware of the program, there may be barriers to complete the application. Usingthe digital portfolio from above as an example, one possible barrier could include access to technology.Does an applicant have access to a digital camera via a smartphone, tablet, camera, or computer? If not,can an old smartphone with a camera be sent to students who requested them? It may be possible, at yourinstitution, to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Revelo, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Joseph Hummel

critical to our adoption of ERSP, especially in ENG 294, waslogging because it helped us to identify team issues and determine proposal progress. Anothercritical aspect of the course was allocating time during class to check-in with each of the teams.Check-ins were done by the faculty and the graduate student.ConclusionOverall, the changes made to the ERSP model were not major, but they were necessary for theadoption of the program to an institution like UIC. These changes were incorporated to ensurethat the program met the goals and kept its critical components (i.e., ENG 294 course, dual-mentoring, and team-based structure). After the first year of the program, we plan to report onstudent outcomes and assessment data as well as provide a more

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Savanna Dautle, Rowan University; Adriana Trias Blanco, Rowan University; Theresa Bruckerhoff

department’s efforts, the RED research team has helped influencethe entire College of Engineering. The RED grant PI was instrumental in establishing asustainable plan for having diversity and inclusion be a permanent staple at Rowan University. Itis now required for faculty to focus some aspect of their curriculum on these concepts forpromotion and tenure. To assist faculty across the college of engineering, the RED research teamwill set up a series of workshops in the final year to get faculty members outside of the CEEdepartment to change their approach to making their courses more inclusive. The workshops willfocus on introducing the concepts of inclusive pedagogy and present faculty with methods toengage students. Examples developed by the CEE

Conference Session

ERM: Problem Solving and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Sheima Khatib, Texas Tech University; Jacob Vaughn, Texas Tech University

assessment of abilitiesand have taken a cognitive approach. One of the most influential models for problem-solving isPolya’s [3] 4-step model: 1) Understand the problem, 2) Develop a plan, 3) Carry out the plan,and 4) Look back. In psychology, Newell and Simon [4] described problem solving as aniterative process consisting of finding a path through a problem space, with each step movingfrom one mental representation of the problem to another mental representation, until a solutionwas reached. The theoretical work of Jonassen and colleagues [5] [6] has been influential inbringing together much of the current thinking on problem solving in engineering.In this paper, we refer to the cognitive processes that students apply in order to analyze, solve,and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chi-ning Chang, The University of Kansas; Guan Saw; Laura Malagon-Palacios

and opportunity to disseminate the findings at the NSF Grantees’Poster Session. In the presentation, we plan to share our findings regarding the challenges inremote learning and mentoring activities among engineering students and faculty membersduring the COVID-19 outbreak in Spring 2020. Building on our prior studies [1]–[6] and a well-established mentoring input-process-output model [7], [8], we will also present how thementoring support could mitigate engineering students’ remote learning challenges and academicdisruption in the crisis of a pandemic.MethodsData/SampleThe data were collected through online surveys for faculty and students on June 3-22, 2020.Student survey invitations were emailed to the undergraduate and graduate students

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Smith, East Carolina University; James Etheridge; Ricky Castles, East Carolina University

improve water control and flood management within specific regionsof the watershed. Each project required capital investment with ongoing operational andmaintenance requirements. This paper examines the challenges project teams experiencedspecifically related to their use of engineering economics methods in making decisions during theengineering design process and formulates a series of lessons learned that may guide futureinstructors in planning community-engaged projects with their students.1 IntroductionEngineering capstone design projects are a critical part of the undergraduate engineeringcurriculum that binds the training and education received to a real-world application to preparestudents for lifelong careers as engineers. Integrating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Lemke; Karen Rogers; Nathan Lindquist; Keith Stein, Bethel University; Grace Riermann; Ellesa St. George; Tristan Noble; John McCauley

a junior Optics course taken by physicsand electrical engineering students. Possible project extensions of this system includeimplementing two-way communications, implementing remote time transfer and clocksynchronization, and simulating atmospheric turbulence effects by inserting frosted plates intothe laser beam.Conclusions We have presented a few of the design considerations of advanced laboratory tools thatare being used in the laboratory curriculum of an interdisciplinary engineering and physicsdepartment. Specific plans and schematics are available from the authors upon request. Futurework on this project will emphasize the experiences of students and faculty members that learnfrom or teach with these tools, including the use

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 10: Empathy and Human-centered Design

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johanna Okerlund, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; David Wilson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Celine Latulipe, University of Manitoba

technology [17]. We draw on this work in our similar goal offoregrounding HCD mindsets in STEM courses.Capstone courseWe created and ran a semester-long capstone experience for undergraduate computing studentswith an interest in HCD. Two of the authors on this paper executed the course and the third wasinvolved in the course planning and research.Our research goals were to understand how to integrate human-centered mindsets and practiceswith technical learning goals in STEM education. This included understanding how STEMstudents with an HCD background approach a design task with a human participant,understanding what additional support was necessary, identifying opportunities where HCDcontent could be seamlessly integrated with STEM project goals

Conference Session

ERM: Mental Health and Wellness

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Wilson, University of Kentucky; Katie Wilder, University of Kentucky; Whitney Blackburn-Lynch, University of Kentucky; Joseph Hammer; Daniel Dailey, University of Kentucky

, C. Wilson and J. Ciarrochi, "Young people’s help-seeking for mental health problems," Australian E-Journal For The Advancement Of Mental Health, vol. 4, no. 3, 2005.[10] L. M. Bohon, K. A. Cotter, R. L. Kravitz, P. C. Cello Jr and E. F. y. Garcia, "The Theory of Planned Behavior as It Predicts Potential Intention to Seek Mental Health Services for Depression among College Students," Journal of American College Health, vol. 64, no. 8, pp. 593-603, 2016.[11] J. M. Organ, D. B. Jaffe and K. M. Bender, "Suffering in Silence: The Survey of Law Student Well-Being and the Reluctance of Law Students to Seek Help for Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns," Journal of Legal Education, vol. 66, no. 1, pp. 116-156, 2016.[12] C

Conference Session

LEES 6: Writing & Communication

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Essig, Purdue University Fort Wayne

include written componentslike this on their end-of-the-chapter problems since most engineering homework assignments arepulled from the course textbook, but unfortunately that is not the case [12]. Instead, instructorsare encouraged to add short discussion pieces like having students explain a concept, describehow a principle or object works, or find and discuss a real-world application. The prompt can bedeveloped to target different learning outcomes and levels [12]. Technical Memo Writing ActivityThe second type of WID activity used in ENGR 101 is to have students write technical memosabout in-class experiments. The course outcomes addressed by this activity are: 1. Plan and carry out a disciplined experimental study following a

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Hamworthy Combustion; Linda Thurman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Carter Stokeld

, planning, scheduling, budgeting), critical thinking, self-drive andmotivation, cultural awareness in a broad sense (nationality, ethnicity, linguistic, sexualorientation) and high ethical standards, integrity, and global, social, intellectual andtechnological responsibility [3]. The focus of this paper is on some of those professional skills.Below are some examples of things that many employers look for in new engineering graduates:  Leadership examples in school, at home, at work, in outside organizations, etc.  Previous relevant work experience, preferably internships, co-ops, and research projects with professors.  Can cogently discuss major projects, especially their capstone.  Passion / interest in the company and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance White, Texas A&M University; Larry Powell, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University; Dilma Da Silva, Texas A&M University; Santana Gonzales, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University

with COVID-19 limiting many aspects ofinterpersonal connection and community building.It is also important to recognize what it takes to actually get people interested, much less to attenda program or event. Remote events were especially difficult because of fatigue associated withremote learning and work along with the COVID-19 pandemic, this did give AHIC leadershipsome anxiety about how many students would attend. When we hosted an event, we did create apre-sign-up sheet sent digitally that gave us a rough estimate of how many students would beinterested and planned to attend. We learned that only about 25% of students from the pre-sign-upsheet actually attended the event.Another lesson we learned relates to what is colloquially called the

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Caroline Bowers

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

: Ex- periences with vizclass." Journal of Engineering Education 95.3 (2006): 249-254.5. American Institute of Steel Construction. Steel construction manual. American Institute of Steel Construction, 2019.6. American Society of Civil Engineers. "Minimum design loads and associated criteria for buildings and other structures." American Society of Civil Engineers, 2017.Caroline BowersCaroline Bowers is a civil engineering student at Mercer University and will be receiving aMaster of Science in Engineering degree in May 2023. After graduation, she plans to work as astructural engineer at Kornegay Engineering, Inc. in Macon, GA. She has interests in bridgedesign and water resources engineering in the global WASH (water

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

was used or will be used. We then compare counts of each usefulresponse across levels in the hierarchy.Preliminary Results and DiscussionWe coded the exit survey questions according to various aspects of reflection, such asprompts for self-monitoring and self-assessment of learning, along with assessment of coursetopics, identification of future plans for the design project, and occasional questions that wereintended to entertain and engage students.Recent examples of feedback about class activities that enhanced student learning involvedtechnical instruction, design showcases, interactive in-class activities, and time for projectteams to work together during class. Suggestions for improving the course includedadditional background

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

Authors

Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Abhishek Kumar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio

enjoyed theresearch project, which allows them to explore subjects they were interested in and exposed themto real-world problems, research methodologies, and the latest advancement of the professionalfield. They also experienced the application of the tools learned in class. As a future step, it isessential to develop an assessment plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the research project. Toaddress the challenge that first-year students face in reading technical papers, providingadditional guidance and support is crucial. Here are some suggestions to enhance the guidancefor students: i) Research Questions: Provide students with a set of research questions that helpguide their reading and comprehension of the technical papers, as described in