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2022 CIEC

Authors

Brad Dahm; Emma Davidson; Paniz Hazaveh; Aleksandr Sergeyev

and safety measures needed to be studied, decided on, acquired, and installed. Approvalfrom the Department of Health and Safety on the layout and design of the safety equipment,protocols, and lab overall, was also required.The scope of this project mirrors the way many projects in industry are developed, planned, andexecuted. Allowing the student to experience a real-world application of their skills is a vital partof not only instilling confidence in the student, but also as a proof for the department in thevalidity of their curriculum. Incorporating the EET department into a project for the MaterialsScience Department allows for multiple projects, across future semesters by the interdisciplinarynature of the 3D welding process and the use

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2022 CIEC

Authors

Biswajit Ray

project topics withfeedback and guidance from the instructor, leading to a pre-proposal with two project ideas foreach team of three students. The required preproposal is due by the ninth week of the fourteen-week semester. Upon discussion, modification, and approval of the pre-proposal, each team isrequired to submit a formal proposal for the approved project topic by the tenth week of thesemester. The required proposal is quite detailed as it includes project implementation ideassupported by major outcomes and design specifications, sensors and actuators selection,hardware/software integration plan, I/O interface drawings, relevant circuit schematics, parts listwith vendor and pricing information, and a three-week project completion schedule

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Akila Ravichandran; Kiran Katira; Tariq Khraishi

the same community partner for more than a semester provided more time for them to complete their projects and build a stronger relationship with their community. 4) Continuing with some community partners over time, with different students, had the benefit of stronger long-term partnerships with community sites, which is at the heart of strong community engagement.Though this interdisciplinary initiative by the SOE is fairly new, we believe that it gives immenseopportunities for students to learn and serve the communities that they come from and help createan impact on the lives of many people. We plan to continue our work on this project to reach outto more communities that need a helping hand and to engage more

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Po En Su Wei-Jen Lee; Irma De Leon; Jude Soweh

Environmental conservatio and n sustainable Development Figure 1. Hands-On Activity and Its Relationship to Six Energy Facets. 4 Hands-On Activity: Monitoring and Controlling Energy Consumption Using Smart DevicesFor this project, a STEM hands-on activity lesson plan that can be included as an application lessonto reinforce knowledge learned about the six energy facets outlined in figure 1 and meets the TexasScience and Technology TEKS (112.18.2 and 112.51.1) was created. The focus in this hands-onactivity was on energy

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Nathan K. Mitchell; Aburi Anil Kumar

University of North Texas, Denton, TX Copyright  2023, American Society for Engineering Education 7NATHAN K. MITCHELLDr. Mitchell currently serves as a Professor of Political Science and Director of the B-GLOBAL QualityEnhancement Plan. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas Tech University. His researchinterests focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning, program assessment, and state and local politicsand policy. His recent work has addressed topics relating to the integration of open educational resources intocore curriculum courses, removing barriers to learning like food and housing insecurity, and chronicling howminority serving institutions

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Krishna Kumar

real-world examples to facilitate deeper student learning. I also wanted to drawon the knowledge gained during a recent teaching fellowship I had that focused on problem-basedlearning. I had initially planned on using real-world case studies as an introductory but isolatedmotivational example at the beginning of each lecture. Instead, I decided to restructure the entiregeotechnical engineering course around learning new concepts by exploring real-world cases, whichnaturally led me to examine the idea of Problem-Based Learning (PBL).PBL involves students divided into smaller groups examining real-world problems with no single orneat solution. In the process of struggling with solving real-world challenges, students “acquireknowledge, content

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Tolga Kaya, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

meticulous planning and collaboration, we endeavored to infuse each engineeringcourse with practical laboratory components, bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-onapplication. This approach not only enriched the learning experiences of students but alsounderscored the interdisciplinary nature of engineering within a liberal arts context.Central to our developmental trajectory was the deliberate structuring of course sequencesand content, informed by a synthesis of industry trends, pedagogical best practices, andinstitutional imperatives. As we navigated through the iterative process of curriculumdesign, project-based learning emerged as a cornerstone, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative skills among students. Real-world

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut

Considerations and ChallengesWhile the integration of interactive review sessions has shown promising results, it is essential toconsider practical considerations and potential challenges. The design and implementation ofthese sessions require careful planning and coordination to ensure that they align with the courseobjectives and complement the overall instructional strategy. Faculty members may need toallocate additional resources and time for the development of interactive materials and training ofteaching assistants. Additionally, logistical challenges, such as managing large class sizes andensuring equitable participation, need to be addressed to maximize the benefits of thesesessions.Limitations of the StudyIt is important to acknowledge the

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Hammad Mansoor, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

process 4 sound recordings thatwere considered diverse in their composition of different kinds of sounds. These soundsincluded background noise, animals drinking water, banging, things falling on the floor, andpeople talking. Our plan was to process these recordings and share them with the biologyteam we were working with and ask them to verify our results. Most of these sounds wereeasily eliminated using the noise removal pipeline but the banging remained. This wasbecause the characteristics of the banging sound were very similar to that of the leopard calls.Removing them would mean losing a majority of the instances of the sawing call. Wedecided to let them remain and test the performance of the tokenization module.Using an energy threshold of

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

Tagged Topics

Diversity

research project’s participants are graduate students inbusiness and technology. The opportunity to participate in thestudy was presented in four graduate classes in the summer of Fig. 2. Example of dashboard provided by Edy after coaching session2023. The instructor for each of the classes gave the studentstime at the end of a class to move to a private room to complete We did not include time duration for the video session as athe steps of the study. The instructor could not determine if a variable in the data collection plan. The Edy AI Coach recordsstudent participated in the study or not. A total of 50 students various metrics for each session, including Pace (measured inwere offered the opportunity to complete the

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Mirco Speretta, Fairfield University

% oforganizations have instituted at least one of the cybersecurity frameworks, 64% of theseorganizations have only partially implemented them due to their high cost8. This leaves a largeportion of companies in America unprotected against all forms of cyber threats, potentiallyresulting in huge financial loss. Every organization is unique and as a result requires apersonalized cybersecurity plan. Companies strive to only implement families and controlswhich are applicable for them, which in most cases is not the entire NIST framework. 95% oforganizations face significant challenges when implementing leading cybersecurity frameworks9.To be fully compliant with NIST’s cybersecurity standards, it can take up to several years10 andcan range from $40,000 to

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

instructor's availability to students shifts, rather thandelivering lectures, the instructor moves around the classroom to address questions during classtime. By closely observing students' learning and identifying their unique needs and challenges,instructors can develop personalized plans tailored to each student's needs in STEM subjects.This approach enables data-driven personalized learning and fosters active engagement in thelearning process [11].As defined by many scholars, the flipped classroom is a teaching approach in which instructionalcontent is delivered through individual online modules before in-person class sessions. Duringface-to-face class time, students engage in interactive group activities and active learning tasks,maximizing their

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

students are able to install the Arduino software (IDE) on their personal laptops, including help with board drivers and library installation. Learning was facilitated through hands-on project work, allowing students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the IDE and the important concepts associated with Arduino programming [2]. Project Management: This component of the course introduced students to the fundamental principles and practices of effective project management. Covering the project lifecycle from initiation through to planning, execution, control, and closure, students learned how to apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to real-world problems. The curriculum emphasized critical skills

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Umut Can Cabuk, San Diego State University; Yusuf Ozturk, San Diego State University

institutions. The results can inform strategiccurriculum development, the design of more effective student support systems, and betterresource allocation to address the specific needs of students in these fields. Beyond the academicliterature on student success in engineering, this research also provides a practical framework foreducational institutions to make informed decisions in curriculum design and planning in theevolving field of engineering education.1 IntroductionEngineering curricula are intentionally designed to ensure contingency, consistency, and integrity,recognizing that later courses build progressively on the knowledge acquired in earlier ones. Thisis especially evident with mathematics-related courses, including but not limited to

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Zhen Yu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Kai Noah Arellano, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Daniel Keenan Paek, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Steven Kent Dobbs, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

risk. Members aretaught proper battery maintenance, storage procedures, and operation. The bulk of the safetyprotocol is associated with flight testing. Rotating propellors and the possibility of spontaneousin-flight failure necessitate safety rules like setting minimum distances once drones are armed.These rules are detailed in safety documents created by students and enforced in the field.Flight automation software is another important topic taught by the team. To operate in a precisemanner, software is used to write flight plans that the UAVs follow without user input. Thisleaves less room for user error. BANSHEE UAV primarily utilizes ArduPilot’s MissionPlannerbut the skills learned are transferable. The software is used during flight

Collection

2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

M. Ginger Scarbrough

) their apparatus against the desired task outcomes. The team plansfor scale-up, conducts a techno-economic analysis, develops a business plan, and addressescommunity involvement and government regulations.Each team writes a 25-page report and prepares a conference-style poster that they bring to the eventin Las Cruces, New Mexico, along with their working bench-scale apparatus. At the contest, facultyadvisors step aside to allow the judges to work with the teams. The judges are practicing engineersthat have many years of experience in the workforce. The judges are trained to treat the teams ascolleagues as they discuss with the teams the practicalities of government regulations and thenuances of preparing a design for implementation. The

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, West Texas A&M University; Tyresse Xavier Law, West Texas A&M University; Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University

project from conception to completion was only one semester. Due to thisfact, planning out the design process was a critical step for the student group to ensure they areable to stay on track. By using the engineering design process shown in Figure 1, the studentgroup was able to establish an efficient method for tackling this project. After identifying thegroup’s project requirements, the synthesis of potential solutions was initiated. The student groupproduced design alternatives for the chamber assembly which primarily differ from each other inoverall geometry. Three alternatives, a cubical (Figure 2A), spherical (Figure 2B), and cylindrical Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

and updating these demonstrators as needed. A baseline was establishedusing some of these demos. These props and demos showed a positive trend helping to encourageand motivate students. Plans are to build augmented reality applications that will expand further thelearning experience and try to encourage students learn. References1. N. Fang, "In-Class Instructor Demonstrations Improve Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Undergraduate Engineering Dynamics." Global Journal of Engineering Education 22, no. 1 (2020): 64-69.2. C. Crouch, A.P. Fagen, J.P. Callan, and E. Mazur. "Classroom Demonstrations: Learning Tools or Entertainment?". American Journal of Physics 72, no. 6 (2004

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Daniél Santos Garza, University of the Incarnate Word; Okan Caglayan, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Antonio Garcia, University of the Incarnate Word

Tagged Topics

Diversity

thepredicted points having an acceptable margin of error relative to our collected data. In thefield-testing phase, the plan is to attach the prototype design onto a university shuttle to track itsroutes around the campus. The results will provide the feasibility of the proposed concept, and it willimprove our community’s transportation needs by providing more efficient shuttle stops on campus.The long-term goal of the proposed collaborative research between Engineering, ComputerInformation Systems and Cybersecurity students is to provide safe and healthy spaces by integrating Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

]. Student participation in extra-/co-curricular has been associatedwith multiple benefits such as retention and graduation, leadership and professional developmentand engagement [6], [7].Looking more in depth at the impacts that internships could have on students, literature suggeststhat internships can inform and influence college students’ post-graduation plans and careerdecisions and goals in a positive manner [8] as they give students the opportunity to applyengineering skills they have acquired through their studies. Internships also, usually, have highimpact on students’ innovation self-efficacy, engineering task self-efficacy [9], and innovationinterests [10].Preparing student populations with the essential career ready skills should be of

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Gafar Abbas Elamin P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

to the need for effective andfair tools for senior design project evaluation. For example, Estell and Hurtig [1] presentedevaluation rubrics for each stage of their senior capstone project. They designed one rubric forthe project proposal development, one rubric for prototype development and verification, andanother rubric for the final report. In reference [2], the author discussed an assessment methodthat required all project teams to prepare and maintain an electronic copy of a project binder thatincluded meeting minutes, copies of presentations, design specifications, project plans, designreviews, engineering reports, design output such as drawings, test reports, and analyses. Theystated that their project assessment was based on the

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Tagged Topics

Diversity

final 3D look of themodel in one color without interactive experience on how the 3D look was generated [30], [31].Students often experience challenges when trying to visualize a 3D picture when faculty describethe location of the lines and surfaces in the orthographic projection verbally.In this NSF funded research project, we plan to enhance Student’s Spatial Skills ThroughAugmented Reality (SSTAR). This interactive, color-coded application provides a step-by-step3D learning experience, providing scaffolding and engagement while learning spatial skills.Students can scan images with smart devices to trigger 3D models with manipulable componentsfor constructing correct 3D models. They can also visualize different surfaces projected on thesides

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

, safe learning environment27. Zhao’s research reveals thatthe cognition skills of an ASD child were significantly higher after the use of their proposed VR-based training system. Results show that ASD learners are very receptive to immersive pictures.Zhao reported enhanced cognitive learning and increased engagement of participants9.System DesignICE, as a VR, gamified learning technology, will be designed and developed with the virtualreality software, InstaVR28 and will include various scenarios and challenges related tocybersecurity. The technology can be accessible through a desktop computer, tablet, and headset.In Figure 1, the image shows the wireframe of the planned design for the initial startup page.The initial grey startup page creates

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute

courses areextended afternoon classes held during a laboratory period.Faculty identified two main concerns with the CEE curriculum and lab organization three yearsago. First, taking two civil engineering labs in addition to a military training lab, five core civilengineering classes, and a math class created very little flexibility for scheduling during the 3rdyear in CEE. Any student who was not perfectly on track for a four-year graduation haddifficulty planning their classes. Second, the labs only covered four of the eight core areas ofcivil engineering that were taught that year. Professors from other areas like environmental,structures, and transportation wanted an opportunity to have hands on learning. To try to solvethis problem the civil

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

thinking.”Another responded: “Learn about effective teaching strategies that allow saving time while maintaining the quality.”Another participant said: “Start the planning of the course early before the semester starts”Leveraging the expertise of others, including industry professionals could enhance the value ofthe course. One respondent said: 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference “Utilize other instructors and invite them as guest lecturer.”Some respondents added additional suggestions from their perspectives as leaders, that otheradministrators could utilize. One commented: “[Administrators] can/should follow up with

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Robert Shegiharu Keyser, Kennesaw State University; Lin Li, Kennesaw State University; Maia A Keith, Kennesaw State University

satisfaction: The role of core evaluations. Journal of Applied Psychology, 83(1), 17–34. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.83.1.17[6] Green, A. E., de Hoyas, M., Li, Y., & Owen, D. (2011). Job Search Study: Literature Review and Analysis of the Labour Force Survey. Department for Work and Planning, 726. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/job-search-study-literature-review-and- analysis-of-the-labour-force-survey-rr726[7] Broucek, W. G. (2005). An Examination of Core Self Evaluations (CSE) In an Academic Setting: Does CSE Generalize to Students? Journal of College Teaching & Learning (TLC), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.19030/tlc.v2i2.1779[8] De Battisti, F., Gilardi, S., Guglielmetti, C. and Siletti

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

type, academichistory, geographic region, and college attendance of family. The students interacted inthis space and could understand and relate to each other regardless of their academicdifferences. During the two weeks of the program, students participated in numerousactivities with the goal of exposure to a faculty, student, and professional network. Thispaper is a stepping stone for further program evaluation that further serves theparticipants’ voices.A combination of program theories emerges in the planning and establishment ofDISTINCTION, including organizational learning and systems theory, or a focus oncontinuous improvement as well as adjustments in coordinated ways that speak to theentirety of the program [5]. The structural

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 5: Disrupting Computing Department Cultures, One Cohort at a Time

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

• Extensions to STEM disciplines • Long-term impacts of participationAs we continue to expand our reach, we're exploringopportunities to extend the 3C Fellows program beyondcomputing to encompass broader STEM disciplines likebiology, chemistry, engineering, and math. We are alsolooking at partnerships with technology companies tobring this program to industry. Our goal is to have over1,000 total participants from computing and STEM withinthe next 5 years.In addition, we want to evaluate the long-term impacts ofthe program beyond the two-year completion. We plan to 20conduct longitudinal monitoring changes in diversity attheir institutions and measuring shifts in workplace culturesand

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; R. Lyle Hood, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Alifer D. Crom, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

askedto review the UN goals and do research that is then summarized in a paper. The title of the paper wasto be “Sustainable Electricity Generation in __blank__, where the student picks a city, state, countryor location. Students were encouraged to pick locations like New York, Hawaii, United States, Japan,etc. The assignment required students to summarize how electricity is currently produced in theirchosen location, typically using coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, hydro, solar, biomass, etc. The reportalso identifies trends in changing electricity generation and plans for future generation out to around2050. The paper was to have a section summarizing environmental, economic and societalconsiderations which align with ABET expectations for SO#4

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University

together provideleadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.[1]The sixth criterion mandates students to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyzeinformation, interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.[1] The seventhcriterion requires students to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriatelearning strategies.[1] These criteria are important because they ensure that engineering programsare of high quality and that graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce. Project DesignPrior to initiating design, the design group were required to propose their project and providesufficient proof of