Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

their choice [1].In 1984, the program was revived as the “Montgomery G.I. Bill”, named after its primarysponsor, Mississippi Congressman Sonny Montgomery [2]. Unlike the original bill, active dutyservicemembers had to pay into the system during the first twelve months of service, received amaximum of $1564 per month for educational spending, and had a 10-year time limit afterseparation to use the benefits [3].In the summer of 2008, Congress approved a major expansion to veterans’ educational benefits.Known as the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill, these included the full cost of tuition of any public college intheir home state, a housing allowance, and a $1000-a-year stipend for books and materials. Thetime limit was extended to 15 years for veterans who

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Kimberle Ann Kelly; Janel L Ortiz, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Shawanee' Patrick, Texas A&M University; Philip Olawale Adebo; David Chimene; Joseph William Newton Leo Reustle, Hampton University Department of Marine and Environmental Science

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD)

, Dr. Reustle’s research focuses on community-level consequences for shifts in species-interactions due to (1) climate change and environmental perturbations (i.e., drought/flood, high intensity storm-events), (2) changes in predator/parasite field (i.e., reason for and consequences of changes in abundance of predator(s) and parasites), and (3) changes in sensory regime and behavior (i.e., changes in the visual or chemosensory profile; altered fear response to predators and/or parasites). Dr. Reustle’s research intersects with and has expanded into habitat restoration and assessment where Dr. Reustle is interested in restoring habitat and ecosystem services. Dr. Reustle incorporates field and laboratory studies at

Conference Session

COED Programming Education 1: Students, Motivation, and Mastery

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rossi, Penn State Behrend; Paul C. Lynch, Penn State Behrend

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

with a quiz on the previous week’smaterial and then have students work on the lab individually. A faculty member would bepresent to field questions and troubleshoot issues students may face while they are working ontheir solution to the lab assignment. This proved to be problematic though as it resulted in somesignificant issues as enrollments increased in entry level Computer Science classes: 1. Students would not be able to get the attention they needed 2. Students would “fall through the cracks” since there was only one faculty member in the classClearly, there was room for improvement. In redesigning the lab experience for this introductoryclass, there were a few goals in mind: 1. Teach students how to work with

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albertus Retnanto, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Nayef Alyafei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohamed Fadlelmula, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Saba Hanif Khan, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD)

, field trips are crucial to fostering the linkbetween classroom learning and practical application. The hands-on experience boosted thelearning process, stimulating interest and leading to questions and answers. However, it could bechallenging to bring petroleum engineering students to the field operations due to logistical andsafety reasons.A computer simulation-generated interactive and immersive experience, virtual reality (VR), hasbecome a breakthrough in STEM [1]. Giving the impression of being physically present in thenon-physical world is made possible through it. The creation of a mechanical device called theSensorama, which offered a multisensory sensation of riding a motorcycle in a three-dimensionalworld, was one of the first

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yun Wang, Undergraduate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Colin P. Lualdi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Guru Nanma Purushotam

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

lightweight Augmented Reality display. In order to facilitate captioning servicesin areas with limited network connectivity, whisper.cpp, a derivative of OpenAI’s Whisperproject, was also incorporated into the application. Links to the open source project are includedso that other educators may adopt this inclusive practice. Some accessibility-related opportunitiesthat could be used as motivating design projects for engineering students are described.1. Introduction:Live-captioning with augmented reality (AR) headsets is an effective and promisingcommunication tool for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) [1]. Compared to basiclive-captioning on a separate display, which causes information gaps for DHH students [2]resulting in lower

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Anu Singh, University of Nebraska Lincoln

, or evaluating.I. IntroductionIn this era of fast changing technologies and interdisciplinary work culture, engineers need tobe well equipped with a wide variety of skills that will enable them to be creative, effectivecommunicators, proficient at performing analytical tasks, and lifelong learners. Along theselines, ABET defined student outcome 7 as “an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge asneeded, using appropriate learning strategies” [1]. Self-reflection is one such appropriatelearning strategy wherein individuals assess their own knowledge, skills, and learningprocesses. Self-reflection provides opportunities to recognize areas for improvement in one’sown learning, to consider ways to pursue improvement, and to monitor one’s

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 1 - STEM Outreach

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paula Lampley, University of Cincinnati; Krizia Cabrera-Toro; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Michele Mensah; Samieh Askarian, University of Cincinnati

“pipeline” [1]. Although the need to build thescience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) “pipeline” is well documented, the U.S. hasstruggled in graduating the required professionals to support the STEM workforce demand [1].To effectively address the shortage, there is an emergent need to evaluate how high schoolstudents prepare, discover, and navigate their pathway to the engineering pipeline, and thebeliefs, individuals or experiences that support or dismantle their progress. Research indicatesthat career choice is often influenced by intrinsic factors such as students’ prior experience;social support; self-efficacy and outcome expectation. Specifically, students’ career choice maybe cultivated by the exposure to subject matter; the

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 1 - STEM Outreach

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aruch, University of Maryland College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland College Park; Rebecca Kenemuth

systems at thedistrict level. GOAL administrators coordinate the distribution of the materials with the district,who were responsible for allocating the kits to teachers and students. In total, 3000 kits weredistributed through two years of implementation from 2020-2021. GOAL staff were also able tocoordinate with the one district for virtual culminating events that included a final designcompetition with the dragsters.A secondary implementation method of the GOAL kits is by distributing directly to cooperatingteachers. One example pathway for this is through course 1 of the undergraduate education effortstarted in Fall 2021. This K-12 teacher community was built on previous existing relationships.Since 2011, a number of partner schools have been

Conference Session

Student Division Technical 1: Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity (DEI)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yagmur Onder, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

www.slayte.comHow Turkish Am I?: A 2nd-Generation Turkish-American Woman’s Identity Navigation Through Mechanical Engineering Education (Diversity) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSIn the completion of my first conference paper, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude tothose listed below: 1. Dr. Jennifer DeBoer for your support and belief in me as a researcher and for being the first person in my undergraduate studies to give me an opportunity to grow as an engineer and as a researcher. 2. My twin sister, Damla, for your unconditional support and for inspiring me to always challenge myself. 3. The DeBoer Lab group (specifically Moses, Casey, Nafissa, Nrupaja and Dhinesh) for supporting my work. 4

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Sezin Kadioglu, University of Central Oklahoma

end up working in the embedded systems area might not become adept enoughin C, but the students that do follow this track are typically in electrical and computerengineering, and in each of these majors several courses have developed over the last fewyears in which more exposure to embedded systems occurs.The Case for PythonThe rise of the Python [1] programming language in software development and data sciencehas been rapid and ubiquitous, so much so, that in 2019 Python ranked as the topAnalytics/Data Science Software [2]. In early 2022 Python tutorials were the most searched onthe internet, over 10% more frequently than the second most searched language tutorials forJava [3].Given the advantages of Python over Matlab [4], not least of

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Thomas Dalton Stephenson Jr.

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Paper ID #39123A survey of biological and agricultural engineering students and facultylearning preferencesDr. Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University at RaleighThomas Dalton Stephenson Jr. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A survey of Biological and Agricultural Engineering students and faculty learning preferences (WIP)IntroductionWhile all individuals can learn using different modes of receiving and processing information[1]–[3] most learners exhibit preferences in the way they receive and process information [4]–[6], called learning preferences or learning styles

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 1: Course Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothiax Shoushounova, Keiser University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

the freshmanyear. In considering these barriers as challenges to be overcome at the first year, the learningapproach and contents of the course align with evidenced-based recommendations from theNational Academy of Science, National Academics of Engineering[1]-[3] as well as a largebody of research from a variety of disciplines such as the learning sciences[4]-[7], ], instructionaldesign, cognitive science, and educational leadership[8]-[13] .Recently, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) noted thatmany recommended changes to better prepare engineering students for the STEM workforce donot require extensive policy changes; rather they can occur at the classroom level [14]. Inaddition, engineering faculty

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas at El Paso; Helen Elizabeth Geller; Fernando Monroy Faudoa

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and to have the abilityto recognize and act on opportunities [1]. Wielerstein and Byers [1] argue "It is no longersufficient to be technically qualified; to succeed, engineers must be prepared to understand thebusiness context of decisions and contribute to, if not lead, the success of the organizations theyjoin. Key skills now include effectively working on interdisciplinary teams, communicatingideas, thinking critically, understanding business basics, and being comfortable with solvingopen-ended problems. Learning entrepreneurship in the context of an engineering educationprovides a means of learning these skills in an applied way." Logically, teachingentrepreneurship and innovation also depends on competencies for imbuing these skills to

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Engineering and Public Policy

use the Diffusion of Innovation Theory tostudy higher education policies in provincial administrative regions [1], the perspective only focus-es on the mechanisms. Based on the existing research, this research attempts to take the DoubleFirst-rate Initiative as a case, analyse the fundamental pathways, influencing factors and importantmechanisms, providing a reference for the implementation of similar higher education initiativesthroughout the world.2. Theoretical framework2.1 Overview of Diffusion of Innovation Theory and its applicability(1) Overview of theoryIn 1969, Jack L. Walker published a paper on the issue of policy innovation diffusion, which trig-gered the academia to stury policy innovation diffusion issues over past more than

Conference Session

Impact of COVID-19 on Design Education 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Victoria Bill, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering; Anne-Laure Fayard, New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

Cognitive Science from the Ecole des Hautes-Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris), an M. Phil. in Cognitive Science from Ecole Polytechnique (Paris) and an MA and M. Phil. in Philosophy from La Sorbonne (Paris). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Resilience and Innovation in Response to Covid-19: Learnings from Northeast Academic MakerspacesIntroductionStudies over the last decade have emphasized the need for hands-on, experiential learningand the importance of making in engineering education [1-3]. This emphasis has led tothe blossoming of makerspaces in engineering schools and universities more broadly [3,4]. Academic

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Short-Term Study Abroad: Engineers Gaining Intercultural CompetencyIntroduction Intercultural knowledge and competency encompass skills and personal characteristicsthat enable a person to interact successfully in a variety of cultural situations [1]. Universityintercultural programs include short-term study abroad, longer term exchange programs, researchexperiences, and service learning, among many others. Engineering students in the United Statesmay choose from a variety of program types [2]–[5], which have increased in number over thepast few decades. Short-term study abroad programs are more accessible to students and havedemonstrated

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tara Gupte Wilson, Wright State University; Ashley Nicole Venturini, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

had a significant impact on students’performance. It was found that the asynchronous lectures did not harm student learningoutcomes.IntroductionThe spread of COVID-19 has dramatically altered higher education in the United States, almostovernight. As of May 12, 2021, there have been over 32 million confirmed cases and 576,814coronavirus deaths in the U.S. alone [1]. Institutions of higher learning, therefore, have beenfaced with the challenge of balancing student safety with the quality of their education. In manycases, colleges and universities have transitioned to online learning to “flatten the curve” ofcoronavirus cases through social distancing [2].To better understand the impact of the COVID pandemic on higher education it is important

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1: Spatial Visualization

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Melissa C. Richards, Clarkson University; Norma L. Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

not have those previously and practice problems forcomplex topics were created and added to the workbook. This paper summarizes the experiences at twouniversities with offering the intervention in a virtual environment. The intervention at one institution wasoffered as a remote, synchronous course, while the other university offered the course asynchronously.The instructor and students in the remote, synchronous class seemed to be satisfied with the courseoverall, while the students and instructor of the asynchronous course seemed to feel at least some regularcontact between instructor and students over Zoom would have been beneficial.BackgroundThere is very strong correlational evidence linking spatial skills to success in STEM [1], [2], [3

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Impact of COVID-19 on Design Education 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Amanda Simson, The Cooper Union; Martin S. Lawless, The Cooper Union; Cynthia Lee, The Cooper Union; Lisa Shay P.E., The Cooper Union; Toby John Cumberbatch, The Cooper Union; Austin Wade Smith, The Cooper Union; Neveen Shlayan, The Cooper Union

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Design in Engineering Education

opportunities for students in STEM. Prior to her PhD studies she taught middle school for three years. She has developed several programs for students including a series of math competitions for NYC middle school students and a chemistry card game called Valence.Dr. Martin S. Lawless, The Cooper Union Martin Lawless earned his Ph.D. in Acoustics in 2018 from the Pennsylvania State University where he investigated the brain’s auditory and reward responses to room acoustics. At the Cooper Union, he continues studying sound perception, including 1) the generation of head-related transfer functions with machine-learning techniques, 2) musical therapeutic inventions for motor recovery after stroke, and 3) active noise control

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 1: Expanding Technological and Engineering Literacies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

the junior Institution of Engineers for coordinating the obser- vations of the British Astronomical Association and Radio Society of Great Britain of Sputniks 1 and 2. He is author of Engineering Education. Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruction which received an outstanding research publication award from the Division for the Professions of the American Educational Research Association. He is also author of The Assessment of Learning in Engineering Edu- cation: Practice and Policy; The Human Side of Engineering, and Empowering Professional Teaching in Engineering American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Concepts of

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Faculty Development Lighting Talk Session 1: COVID-19 Focus

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Joseph H. Hammer, University of Kentucky; Ellen L. Usher, University of Kentucky

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

engineering students are significantly less likely to seek help for a mentalhealth concern than are college students pursuing other majors. Faculty often become aware ofundergraduate students’ mental health concerns through teaching and advising. The purpose ofthis study was to better understand faculty experiences with and perceptions of undergraduateengineering students’ mental health. A survey was sent to faculty specializing in diverseengineering disciplines at private and public institutions. Of the 106 faculty who responded, 38were non-tenure track, 17 were tenure track, and 47 were tenured. Five respondents wereadministrators. Participants reported a range of experience (> 1 year to over 20 years) andstudent interaction (teaching less than

Conference Session

Computers in Education 4 - Online and Distributed Learning 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sherif Abdelhamid, Virginia Military Institute; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computers in Education

fields of human-computer interaction, human-human interaction,video content understanding, and interactive dialog systems.1. Related WorkResearchers from different fields have been using social media to gain insight into their subjectdomains, including marketing [1], healthcare [2][3], design thinking [4], cybersecurity [5],athletics [6], and natural disasters [7]. This trend is also present in engineering education. Forexample, in one study [8], researchers used Twitter to trace the participation and conversationsabout a campaign geared towards promoting STEM learning and engagement among the public.In another study [9], researchers used Twitter to understand different topics, themes, and issuesrelated to engineering education and first-year

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 1: Expanding Technological and Engineering Literacies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

fits all” answer to a robust requirement at a small school that produced fewer than 60engineers annually. In 2014, a survey from the Association of American Colleges andUniversities (AACU) highlighted several learning outcomes that employers and college studentsdeemed important [1]. In 2015-2016, a review of the institution’s general education outcomesand several faculty surveys revealed that the general education curriculum needed updating. Inthe fall of 2019, the institution began a new General Education program, replacing the CoreCurriculum. The faculty voted for new General Education outcomes to match the AACUlearning outcomes and selected a Strand Model General Education program, now required of allstudents regardless of major.The new

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lighting Talk Session 1: COVID-19 Focus

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jazmin Jurkiewicz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Byron Hempel, The University of Arizona; Malori Redman, San Francisco State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Dominguez; Amber Ford

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Faculty Development Division

learning was abrupt for many educatorsand administrators across all levels of education. Many schools in the K-12 and higher educationlandscape had a limited time frame to begin transitioning online and to ensure meeting programlearning outcomes [1]. Although there have been several avenues for digital learning for decades,this shift exposed the reality of modern U.S. educational systems: disparities in the resourcesstudents have at home [2] and the lack of instructor preparation for online instruction [3]. Inorder to better the experience of online instruction for both teachers and students, there is a needto understand the characteristics of the transition to online learning and how this adaptationcontinues. Ubiquitous stress due to a new

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Huseyin Sarper P.E., Old Dominion University; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Physics and Physics

. Jaksic’s interests include robotics, automation, and nanotechnology engineering education and research. He is a licensed PE in the State of Colorado, a member of ASEE, a senior member of IEEE, and a senior member of SME. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 HORIZONTAL PROPULSION USING MODEL ROCKET ENGINES (PART A)AbstractTo provide first year engineering students with hands-on experiences and teach them theapplications of both dynamics and other physics laws, this team project uses wooden derbyvehicles (coupe, truck, and bus) that are propelled horizontally with various grades of model rocketengines. The vehicles are hooked onto and guided by a (1/16

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jessica Britt, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory; Lucas W. Shoults, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

-year automotive collegiatecompetitions concentrated on advanced vehicle technologies, from hydrogen fuel cells to hybrid-electric vehicles. The current four-year competition, the EcoCAR Mobility Challenge, centersaround electrification, connectivity, and active driver assistance with 11 participating universitiesthroughout North America and over 25 industry sponsors. Figure 1 shows the EcoCAR MobilityChallenge’s yearly competition goals and vehicle development process. Figure 1. Overview of the yearly competition goals.In Year 1, students focus on vehicle architecture design, component modeling and selection, anddefining their customer. Year 2 and Year 3 focus on vehicle integration, testing, and refinement;universities

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Douglas E. Melton, Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network; Heather Dillon, University of Washington Tacoma; Mark L. Nagurka, Marquette University; Mary Murphy

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

EM — fostering curiosity, connections and thecreation of value. An entrepreneurial mindset will allow engineers entering the workforce tocreate personal, economic, and societal value through a lifetime of meaningful work [1].This goal to teach engineers about EM is focused on transformation of the minds and hearts ofindividuals, an invitation to become co-investigators in a nationwide experiment. Facultydevelopment has become one of the four core strategies in this mission. The others includebuilding thriving communities, working with affiliate organizations, and considering emergentideas that surround higher education. Faculty development aligns with all three of the other corestrategies.One important aspect of the EU faculty development

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Engineering and Public Policy

state law. Therefore, while the state legislature does not directlycontrol the UW System, it can strongly influence the operations of the System both throughchanges in the fundamental laws overseeing the UW System and through the budgetaryallocation process.In the UW System, three campuses have had extensive engineering programs with multipledepartments for decades: UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, and UW-Platteville. UW-Madison,the UW System’s flagship school, is a major doctoral institution that draws a large portion of itsstudents from both nationwide and worldwide locales. The College of Engineering at UW-Madison has 9 departments, offering 13 undergraduate majors [1]. For consistency with theother two campuses, the data from the Computer Science

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1: Spatial Visualization

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

correlated with success in STEM fields [1-4]. Inaddition, several large scale studies have noted the importance of spatial skills in the inclusionand retention of various underrepresented groups in engineering [5-6]. Spatial skills have alsoproven to be malleable and various methodologies for their improvement have been sharedwithin the engineering community [7-10]. Historically these methods have typically includedworkshop-style approaches completed using dedicated spatial skills curricula and accompanyingresources including sketching and workbook exercises.More recent efforts within the engineering community have developed these interventions increative ways to better engage students, allow for self-study of spatial skills or to simply examinenew

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics and Physics

, our students know that all of these things will look good on aresume. This pressure and over-commitment can force students to find ways to get everythingdone on time. Sometimes, when pressed for time, “Googling” seems like the best way toproceed. Overtime, this strategy can become a habit, and with it brings a number of caveats.Nichols, for example fears “…we are witnessing the death of the ideal of expertise itself, aGoogle-fueled, Wikipedia-based, blog-sodden collapse of any division between professionalsand laypeople, students and teachers, knowers and wonderers—in other words, between those ofany achievement in an area and those with none at all” [1, p. 3].Besides often eliminating the need to process new information and think critically