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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

engagement. As the communication landscapecontinues to change, instructors should consider soliciting feedback from industryrepresentatives relevant to their graduates.AcknowledgementsThis work is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2120775 . Anyresults expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. The authors would also like to acknowledge the industry representatives fortheir time in completing the survey.References[1] D. P. Dannels, "Learning to Be Professional: Technical Classroom Discourse, Practice, and Professional Identity Construction," Journal of Business and Technical Communication, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 5-37, 2000/01/01 2000, doi

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

studies to develop; 4) create more case studies; and 5) evaluate transfer oflearning by varying the sequence of operations in the case study.6. AcknowledgementsThis material was supported by the National Science Foundation’s Improving UndergraduateSTEM Education (IUSE) Program (award no. 2044449). Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Hsieh, S. and Pedersen, S. “Design and evaluation of modules to teach PLC Interfacing Concepts,” Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference, June 25-28, 2023, Baltimore, MD.2. Hsi, S. and Agogino, A.M. “The impact and instructional benefit of using

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yljing Stehle, Union College

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Materials Division (MATS)

,having familiarity with search engines and open AI. This is reflected in the highest self-evaluation scores even before the lab session commenced. The lab strategically incorporateddatabases from the college library, highlighting their importance for finding peer-reviewedpublications and ensuring proper citation in reports. Most students observed an improvementin learning skills through lab practice, with only a couple having prior experience in search andcitation. Communication, Poster, & Data: Sophomore students already had experience aboutoral presentation, which includes poster presentation, data processing in the freshman year fromtheir intro to engineering course at Union college. Students feel they already come with a

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N Warnock, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

reflective standpoint of the author employed in a senior management position. The authorprovides insights and discussion involving practical experience.IntroductionThe precise definition of an international branch campus remains somewhat ambiguous and lacksuniversal agreement on a global scale. The term typically refers to an overseas extension of ahigher education institution, either wholly owned and operated by the institution itself, orestablished as a collaborative venture with international institution as a partner [1]. They mayoffer a range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well ascertificate programs, language courses, and short-term study abroad opportunities. It wasreported that in 2017 there were 263

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Thompson, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; Liliana Martinez, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, particularly in the first year.IntroductionTeamwork is an important skill for engineering students and is often a key component of first-year engineering courses. Research has shown that to foster development of teamwork skills,activities should be carefully structured with ample opportunities for practice, constructivefeedback, monitoring, and reflection [1]. One well-established way to develop teamwork skills iscooperative learning, which is a structured form of group work [2]. Cooperative learning is basedon five important tenets: mutual interdependence, individual accountability, face-to-facesupportive interaction, guided practice of interpersonal skills, and regular self-assessment ofteam functioning [3]. Oakley et al. [4] provide a comprehensive

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Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajita Singh, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

engineers, as it makes them moreenthusiastic to participate in engineering and therefore helps them perform better.Four of the papers showed a marked improvement in underrepresented student’s performancewhen those students were given representation in the form of discussing or showing an engineersimilar to their identity, either in the form of online platforms with diverse avatars of engineers orguest speakers (Casey, E. et al, 2023; Gunjan Tomar & Vineeta Garg, 2021; Good, J. J. et al.,2020; Aguirre-Muñoz, Z. et al., 2021). One paper focused on giving students a space to developtheir own identity in connection to their career path through reflective journaling (Tran, K., Barreraet al., 2022). Two papers focused on giving students either a

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

a second language.This may impact their ability to thrive in the first semester. Lack of confidence to engage inconversations during the first semester could also affect their ability to navigate the academicexpectations as well as their willingness to explore and utilize campus resources. In this paper,first-semester international students in a graduate engineering program were asked to reflect ontheir academic experience to identify the critical success factors. An anonymous, non-scientificsurvey was designed to gather feedback from the students at the end of their first semester. Allstudents in the class were international students taking on-campus courses in the United Statesfor the first time. The following section presents a brief

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References1. K. G. Wolfinbarger, R. L. Shehab, D. A. Trytten, and S. E. Walden, "The influence of engineering competition team participation on students' leadership identity development," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 110, no. 4, pp. 925-948, 2021.2. A. B. Hargadon, "Brokering knowledge: Linking learning and innovation," Research in Organizational Behavior, vol. 24, pp. 41-85, 2002. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0191-3085(02)24003-4.3. A. B. Hargadon, "Firms as knowledge brokers: Lessons in pursuing continuous innovation," California Management Review, vol. 40, no. 3, pp. 209-227, 1998. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.2307/41165951.4. J. Saldaña, The

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

computing, and utilizing a unique large scalelocation dataset. In all these cases, the instructors were not the experts but acted more as guidesto graduate student learning.To foster co-created knowledge and a shared learning process, previous versions of this coursehad students add notes to a wiki during the semester. This shared recording space allowedstudents to reflect on and build off each other’s knowledge. Expanding on this constructivistapproach, the SCHOLAR model was introduced in the “emerging technologies” course for fallof 2023, focusing on generative AI. Instead of a wiki, each student built a tutorial about someaspect of generative AI and/or its use in scholarly research. Examples included:  Gradio Library Tutorial

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N. Jensen, University at Buffalo

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

score of zero. The lowervariability in scores also may reflect the quick decision-making required during real-time gradingof the exams, as opposed to more contemplative grading possible for a written exam. Differencesin grading between oral exams and transcripts of oral exams also was noted by Thomas andcoworkers [16].Role of Oral Exams in Environmental Engineering EducationWhen asked for their exam preference in engineering courses, respondents expressed apreference for written exams, although nearly one-third of respondents indicated they preferredan equal number of oral and written exams (All Written: 4.9%, Mostly Written/Some Oral:58.9%, Equal: 31.6%, Mostly Oral/Some Written: 4.3%, All Oral: 0.3%). These responsesindicate a desire on the

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dessaray Monique Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso ; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Cristina Villalobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Josef Aaron Sifuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

-boarding activities, researchexperience, mentor experience, program interactions, and reflect on the gains from programparticipation. This study did not include survey data on participants perceptions of the programdue to the limited number of participant responses. Based on the focus groups conducted,participants reported that this experience was highly valued and significantly increased theirmotivation for pursuing future research and careers. Participants also reported that the programallowed them to develop and refine their professional and research skills, enabling them to applyconcepts learned during their undergraduate studies to their research projects. Additionally,participants described faculty mentors as supportive, understanding, and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel E. Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Michael L. Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J. Yanisko, American University; Alexis Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

) before treatment5 Demographic characteristics reflect students’ district administrative records; in Maryland students may identifytheir gender as non-binary and as more than one race. Ethnicity is recorded separately from race. n 60 27 Note. Means (and standard deviations) presented. * Group difference significant, p

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2024 CIEC

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Afshin Zahraee

. It is good for students to be more preparedto enter the workforce, but many rely on robotic and trivial tasks that are repeated. This takesaway their creativity in offering inventive solutions to their company. This is reflective in therecent course work, where students look to copy solutions to previous problems and incorporatethem into similar problems without thinking of other solutions. This culminates to the need foran industry-led project, but one in which the student also gives input and shows their creativityby applying the technology that exists at the industry to find alternate use for it.ObjectiveThe objective of this paper is to analyze the intertwining of industry led projects andtechnologies with research from students toward a

Conference Session

Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Penn State University, Harrisburg; Brittany Anderson, Penn State University, Harrisburg

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

recruiting students.Workshop SessionsAs mentioned in the introduction, the pedagogical techniques employed in all of the workshopsare active-learning student-centered methods. Session contents are determined by the instructorsbased on what they determine is most effective to introduce their topics and disciplines. Sessionsnormally include lecture presentations followed by activities that teach the concepts throughdemonstration or experiment that the students perform themselves. The session descriptionsbelow are reflections of the 2023 workshop. A particularly important component of the programthat makes this possible is the inclusion of teaching assistants that are current undergraduatestudents. These teaching assistants, close in age to the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin E Wandke, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jonathon Kenneth Schuh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, and Confidence MOSFET and Effective Resistance 24 Student Enjoyment and ConfidenceResults: One of the major researchquestions we wanted to answer wasthe impact that prerecordeddemonstration videos had on thestudents’ enjoyment of their time inlecture. To assess this, at the end offour of the lectures where studentswere shown videos, we asked themto reflect on whether thedemonstration video improved theirenjoyment of the lecture. We foundthat in all four of the lectures,between 64% and 71% of thestudents indicated that they “Agreed” or “Strongly Agreed” that the video had improved theirenjoyment of the lecture. Furthermore, only 4% to 8% of the students reported “Disagreed” or“Strongly Disagreed” that the video had

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

thetargeted area.In LiDAR systems, a laser scanner emits laser beams in various directions, and a sensor detectsthe reflected light. By calculating the time taken for the laser pulses to travel to the target andback, the LiDAR system can accurately ascertain distances to objects. This technology findsextensive applications in diverse fields such as topographic mapping, forestry, autonomousvehicles, geology, urban planning, and archaeology. LiDAR is pivotal in producing highlydetailed and accurate elevation models and three-dimensional representations of landscapes orstructures.Although the technology is sophisticated, only a few smartphone manufacturers, primarily AppleInc., have integrated it into their products. LiDAR scanners are crucial in

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Inclusive Dialogues and Adaptations in Engineering Education: Navigating Uncertainty and Leveraging AI for Student Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, Lafayette College; Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Philip Asare, University of Toronto; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

and help students develop on paths which they see as valuable. Our view, rooted in theCapabilities Approach, is that education should equip students to lead a life they value. Providingstudents opportunities to achieve, and envision new ways of living is central to the institution,and our role as faculty is to help guide them in our chosen discipline.This work has been supported by the National Science Foundation under EEC- 2022271. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.8. References[1] Mark W. Durm, “An A is not an A is not an A: A History of Grading,” Educ. Forum, vol. 57, no. 3, pp. 294

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Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Student Division (STDT)

the faculty's efforts to legitimize the students’contributions impact how the students feel about themselves as researchers and how they cancontribute to the group.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumbers 2346868 and 2144698. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation. We would like to express gratitude to Team Y for participatingin this study and for their willingness to open their meetings to us and provide feedback on theinitial drafts of this paper. We would also like to thank Dr. Nicola Sochacka for her insightfulfeedback and

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Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty- led Program in Brazil focused on Sustainable Energy”, 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, 2023. https://peer.asee.org/44647[7] Kane, A., C. Dietz, and C. Pfluger, “Reflections on an Immersive International Engineering Program Focused on Sustainable Energy in Brazil: A Students Perspective”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2023. https://strategy.asee.org/44075[8] Pfluger, C. “Lessons learned developing and running a virtual, faculty-led, international program on sustainable energy in Brazil”, 2021 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydni Alexa Cobb, University of Texas at Austin; Ariel Chasen, University of Texas at Austin; Chandel Burgess, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

interactive effects of identity on theengineering workforce that are reflective of the environments and conditions of our field. Extensions of this work in progress will explore multiple regression methods to identifysignificant identity-based interactions related to engineering career success such as salary,employment, and degree attainment. We will also investigate the impacts across different disabilitytype categories provided by the National Survey of College Graduates. A particular emphasis inour forthcoming work will be on centering the experiences of women of color with disabilities asa comparative benchmark. This intentional focus aims to disrupt prevailing notions rooted inWhite, male, able-bodied centrism that have traditionally

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 17

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oluwafemi J. Ajeigbe, Texas A&M University; Talodabiolorun Anne Oni, Washington State University; Oluwafemi J. Sunday, Washington State University ; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Olufunso Oje, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

prior understanding offluid mechanics and heat transport concepts. A worksheet was given to each participant for useby them during the experiment. The experiment's steps were outlined in the worksheet for theparticipants to follow. The worksheet gave the participants a chance to consider and deliberateabout the ideas being covered. Afterward, each participant was given a post-test to examine howmuch they had learned during the instruction. They were then required to respond to thecognitive engagement survey. Participants received links to the online surveys administered viaQualtrics© at the end of the LCDLMs sessions. The cognitive engagement survey prompts askedparticipants to reflect on their LCDLM facilitated instructions and report how well

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Adel Mohamed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

engagement and industry interest. The feedback received fromparticipants has been positive, highlighting the relevance and value of such a course in the field ofelectrical engineering. However, through careful consideration and reflection on the courseoutcomes, it became evident that there is an opportunity to enhance its impact further by integratingit with the principles of power system equipment design. A full course titled "Special Topics inPower System Equipment and Asset Management" is under development in either Fall 2024 orSpring 2025. This course will cover the design principles of essential power system componentssuch as transformers, overhead lines, cables, and switchgear, factors influencing their operation,failure mechanisms, and

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L Bonniwell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

series versus parallel connections of componentsfor circuits with medium complexity, such as the one seen in Figure 1. Utilizing the research onspaced repetition, the faculty member began drawing small circuits with commonly confusedelectrical connections and creating a poll within Microsoft Teams asking the students todetermine what was connected in series and what was connected in parallel. While this had beenthe first time the faculty taught this course virtually, it was the third term they taught the courseoverall. Reflecting on performance of past cohorts, the faculty member noticed a reduction inmistakes on reducing networks of electrical components throughout the term. Figure 1: Resistor network with medium

Conference Session

Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Stephanie Nicole Bartholomew, University of Southern California

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Grant No.2306178. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendation expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] J. Trevelyan, “Transitioning to engineering practice,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 44, no. 6, pp. 821–837, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2019.1681631.[2] Z. S. Byrne, J. W. Weston, and K. Cave, “Development of a Scale for Measuring Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning Professional (i.e., Soft) Skills,” Res. Sci. Educ., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 1417–1433, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1007/s11165-018-9738-3.[3] R. P. Aleman and et al, “Mind the Gap: Exploring the Exploring the Perceived Gap Between Social and Technical Aspects

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

John Hassell

fine-tune the complexity of questions to suit different levels of student understanding. For example,prompts can be adjusted to generate questions ranging from basic knowledge checks to more intricate,analytical challenges. This capability ensures that assessments can be customized to accurately reflect thelearning stages of students, making them more effective across both introductory and advanced courses.Additionally, AI-generated quizzes can be tailored to focus on specific topics by refining the prompts toemphasize particular learning objectives. This allows educators to align assessments directly with thegoals of their courses, whether it’s to reinforce core principles in a subject or to delve deeper intospecialized areas. For instance, a

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Zahra Zamanipour; Matthew Young; Afsana Ahamed

throughout different stages and majority of students responded Q8,accordingly. They all claimed that they worked their best with their team except one student (Q10).Responses to technical skills improvement are given in Figure 3 (c). These questions (Q11-Q19)reflect students experience and their learning thought the project. Responses to Q11 to Q14 showsthey “Strongly Agree/Agree” with their learnings. It seems the timing diagram had been the mostchallenging part of the design as four students responded with “No Opinion” with level three outof five and one student did not learn about the I2C protocol at all. More than ten students responded“Strongly Agree” to the rest of the questions (Q15-Q19) which are overall questions on the projecttechnical

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert S. Woodley

the studentsCreative Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Oral Communication [4]. Brooks, Benton-Kupper, andSlayton concluded that assessment of capstone performance is on the reflection and contributionby each team member [5]. These ideas for a capstone class are the foundation for the ECE SeniorDesign course sequence at Missouri S&T (Senior Design is a two-semester sequence in whichthe first semester focuses on the design and organization of the project and the second semesterimplements the concept).Typically, each team is allowed to pick their project independently and no two teams could dothe same project. However, in Fall 2023 the instructor introduced a slight wrinkle in that teamswere allowed to select a coil gun project in which they

Conference Session

Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kian G. Alavy, The University of Arizona; Matthieu Bloch, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Benjamin Richmond, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Mitchell L R Walker II, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Ruiter, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

. Here, faculty were able to analyze the data and beginidentifying where change would be most needed, impactful, and practical.Faculty had the chance to meet internally with a trained learning community facilitator toanalyze and reflect on their own program’s data. After faculty were able to analyze their ownstudent performance and curricular complexity data, faculty had the opportunity to meet indiscipline-specific groups. For example, all participating mechanical engineering faculty at eachuniversity met to share their data and how they made sense of the data.The faculty will continue meeting internally and in discipline specific learning communities overthe course of a year. During this process faculty will be able to ask more clarifying

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

practice" [5, p. 11]. For example, popular K-12 engineering activities like designinga tower to hold weight or building a roller coaster to meet criteria are often repeated acrosselementary, middle, and high school grades without clear learning progressions [5]. Whileengaging, such building projects generally promote a tinkering approach to develop a workingprototype [6], [7], [8] that does not reflect the work of expert engineers [9], [10]. To support thedevelopment of more authentic engineering learning outcomes and goals in K-12 settings,previous studies have engaged engineering experts, such as professional engineers [11] andphilosophers of engineering [12]. This study builds on that work by exploring the perspectives ofengineering university

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Ruhan Yang; Ellen Do

visitors were invited to vote for the projects. Out of allthe student projects, visitors have selected the most popular mini-world Slice Of Earth (Figure 1left), the most complex design Dante's Inferno (Figure 1 middle), and the most interesting designField of Stars (Figure 1 right). These projects were also kept in our department for one moresemester for additional visits. Figure 1: Slice Of Earth (left), Dante's Inferno (middle), and Field of Stars (right)CHALLENGES AND REFLECTION We gained insights from this semester-long project on the challenges and opportunities facedby CAD education. While the design of our curriculum was successful, we observed differentchallenges faced by our students during implementation. Commitment to a long-term