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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Justin Adam Cartwright, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #6410Lab-in-a-Box: Strategies to Teach Online Lab Courses While MaintainingCourse Learning Objectives and OutcomesDr. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Dr. Kathleen Meehan is an associate professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her previous academic positions were at at the University of Denver and West Virginia University. Prior to moving in academia, she was employed at Lytel, Inc., Polaroid Cor- poration, and Biocontrol Technology. She received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Urbana

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas

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the management of Honors College study abroaDr. Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas Dr. Wen-Juo Lo is an Associate Professor in the Educational Statistics and Research Methodology (ESRM) program at the University of Arkansas. His research interests involve methodological issues related to analyses with a focus on psychometric methods. Th ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Increasing Retention for Rural and Underrepresented STEM StudentsThe need to increase the number of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduatesby tapping into the underrepresented and rural populations is well documented. An examinationof school districts in the

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Carol Shubin, California State University Northridge

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Paper ID #32916NSF Data Science Program with Career Support and Connections to Indus-tryDr. Carol Shubin, California State University Northridge Carol Shubin is a professor of mathematics at CSUN and the PI of NSF Data Science Program with Career Support and Connections to Industry. She is interested in partnering with other universities that want to start a data science program. She has been the PI or co-PI in several other STEM educational projects funded by the NSF or NASA and served as a Fulbright Scholar in Rwanda. American c Society for Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vann Priest, Rio Hondo College; Gisela Spieler-Persad, Rio Hondo College; Ryan Taylor Bronkar, Rio Hondo College

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multiple responsibilities such as school, work,significant other, family, etc. The STARSS scholarship has given me the opportunity to takecontrol of my time by allowing me to cut out a very significant part of my time which is work.AcknowledgementsThis work is supported by the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) through Award No. 1154093.References1. Excelencia in Education, What Works For Latino Students in Higher Education, 2013, retrieved fromhttp://www.edexcelencia.org/research/what-works-series2. Rio Hondo College, Application for Reaffirmation of Accreditation: Self-Evaluation, 2014, retrieved fromhttp://www.riohondo.edu/accreditation/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2014

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State University; Leigh Ann DeLyser; Jennifer Rosato, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Julie M. Smith

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Paper ID #42486Board 233: Creating the Capacity for CS Education Researchers to ProduceResearch That is High-quality and Equity-FocusedDr. Monica McGill, Institute for Advancing Computing Education Monica McGill is President & CEO of the Institute for Advancing Computing Education. Her area of scholarship is K-12 computing education research with a current focus on diversity and improving the quality of research.Isabella Gransbury, North Carolina State UniversityLeigh Ann DeLyserJennifer Rosato, University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesJulie M. Smith ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Tommaso Alessandro Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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STEM. Faculty mentoring offersa mechanism by which those in 2-year public institutions might create a more inclusiveexperience for students beginning their higher education careers in STEM.References [1] ”United States Census Bureau Quick Facts: Whatcom County, Washington, United States.” U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 [Online]. Available: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/whatcomcountywashington,US/RHI7252 19 [2] Chen, X. (2009). Students who study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in post-secondary education (No. NCES 2009-161). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. [3] Committee on Barriers and Opportunities in Completing 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Shannon K Stefl, Clemson University; Amy Slaton, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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outreach, educational and support systems that have the potential to form ”resource-rich” networks in which students receive in- formation and resources in routine exchanges. Dr. Martin’s current projects evolve her prior research on social and cultural capital away from a normative state that requires students to conform to the main- stream institution of engineering education in an effort to promote experiences and systems that affirm/are inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds. In addition to research, she is deeply interested in STEM education policy, and held a Science and Technology Policy Fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2012-2013. Dr. Martin has held a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumer Pial Das, Lamar University; B. D. Daniel, Lamar University; Stefan Andrei, Lamar University; Lawrence Joseph Osborne, Lamar University Computer Science Department

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Lamar University for nineteen years before relinquishing that position at the beginning of 2013. Dr. has published more than 30 research articles in peer-reviewed conferences proceedings and journals on wired and wireless networks, distributed computing, algorithms, and computer science education. He has made numerous conference presentations at ACM, IEEE, and the Association of Computer Educators in Texas. Dr. Osborne regularly reviews papers for the Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (itiCSE), and for the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE). He served for eight years as a Program Evaluator for ABET, Inc. which accredits all engineering and

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Melissa Dean, STEMWorks, LLC; James Van Haneghan, STEMWorks, LLC; Susan Pruet, STEMWorks, LLC; James Duke, STEMWorks, LLC.

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Mobile County Public School System, the University of South Alabama, and area business and industry. Change the Equation, a non-partisan, CEO-led commission focused on mobilizing business communities to improve the quality of STEM learning in America, recognized the EYE Modules as one of Change the Equation’s STEM Works Programs. Dr. Pruet has served on a number of educa- tion boards and committees including vice chair of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Engineering Coalition (AMSTEC) and the Executive Board of the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE) K-12 & PreCollege Division. Dr. Pruet received her under- graduate degree in mathematics from Birmingham-Southern

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia; Emma Huelskoetter; Michelle Francis, University of Virginia

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of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) requiresstudents’ sustained enthusiasm and commitment. However, the high rate of dropouts andtransitions to other majors implies that students struggle with maintaining motivation in STEMdisciplines. Indeed, longitudinal research suggests that motivation tends to decline over time inSTEM fields, particularly in introductory courses that serve as gateways to graduation. Thisdecline in motivation can, in turn, result in decreased academic performance and hinderedprogress toward degree attainment [1]-[2]. This motivation loss may be even more substantial forBlack, Latine, Native American, and first-generation students (i.e., marginalized students).Despite starting STEM

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Mistele, Radford University; Sandra Nicks Baker, Radford University; Sarah L. Strout, Worcester State University; Prem Uppuluri, Radford University

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Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Elites: A STEM Leadership ProgramAbstractIn this article, we describe the Emerging Leaders in Technology, Science and Mathematics(Elites) program developed as part of an NSF S-STEM grant awarded to RadfordUniversity’s Artis College of Science and Technology. The S-STEM grant supportsscholarships for meritorious students with financial need. Elites was designed to incentivizestudent participation in high impact activities that would help them develop their careers asthey are progressing through their degree. Coupled with strong advising, the Elites program’soverarching goal was to increase retention among scholarship recipients and help themcontinue to pursue STEM related careers. This

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NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (1)

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Nidaa Makki, University of Akron; Linda M. Subich, University of Akron; David Steer, University of Akron; Erin R. Stevic, University of Akron

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questionnaire. Thissurvey asked students about their preparation and motivation for a STEM career through thefollowing factors: a) commitment to major; b) motivation for their intended career; c) confidencein their ability to succeed in their intended career; d) outcome expectations for their career; e)other career interests; f) perceived barriers to their career choice; g) role models in STEM areas;h) experiential learning in STEM areas; i) previous shadowing experiences; j) immediate familymembers in STEM careers; k)participation in special HS courses (pre-engineering-PLTW, pre-technology, etc.)One thousand seventy-two (1072) first-year STEM students received an invitation e-mail alongwith an online survey link. The team did not include biology or

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aakash Gautam, San Francisco State University; Shasta Ihorn; Ilmi Yoon; Anagha Kulkarni, San Francisco State University; Michael Savvides, San Francisco State University

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T. A. Ito, “Fitting in to move forward: Belonging, gender, and persistence in the physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (pstem),” Psychology of Women Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 420–436, 2017. [3] C. Mayfield, S. K. Moudgalya, A. Yadav, C. Kussmaul, and H. H. Hu, “Pogil in cs1: Evidence for student learning and belonging,” in Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1, 2022, pp. 439–445. [4] E. Soep, C. Lee, S. Van Wart, and T. Parikh, “Code for what,” in Popular Culture and the Civic Imagination: Case Studies of Creative Social Change. New York University Press,, 2020, pp. 89–99. [5] A. G. S. Raj, J. M. Patel, R. Halverson, and E. R. Halverson, “Role of

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Daria Gerasimova, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; J. Reid Schwebach, George Mason University

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Paper ID #19951Exploring Experiences of Graduate Teaching Assistants in Teaching Profes-sional Development GroupsProf. Jill K Nelson, George Mason University Jill Nelson is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at George Mason University. She earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and a BA in Economics from Rice Uni- versity in 1998. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for graduate study, earning an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2001 and 2005, respectively. Dr. Nelson’s research focus is in statistical signal processing, specifically detection

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Soledad Santisteban, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Jill E. Thomley, Appalachian State University; Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

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solving the complex problems that challenge our future. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017S-STEM Scholarship Program at UNC Pembroke: A COMPASS for Science MajorsIntroductionIn the United Stated, educating students and creating leaders in science, technology, engineeringand mathematics (STEM) is a growing priority and viewed by many as the key to 21st centuryglobal competitiveness. In 2013, the White House National Science and Technology Councilreleased an ambitious five-year STEM Strategic Plan to coordinate federal investments in STEMeducation targeting five priority areas.1 One of these is graduating one million additional studentswith STEM degrees over the next ten years. Another is

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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LeAnn E. Faidley, Wartburg College; Christine A. DeVries, Wartburg College; Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College

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, no. 549-564, 2000.[9] D. B. Knight, E. F. Mappen and S. L. Knight, "A Review of the Literature on Increasing the Representation of Women Undergraduates in STEM Disciplines through Civic Engagement Pedagogies," Science Education and Civic Engagement, vol. 3, no. 1, 2011.[10] J. S. Brotman and F. M. Moore, "Girls and Science: A Review of Four Themes in the Science Education Literature," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 45, no. 9, 2008.[11] L. Springer, M. E. Stanne and S. S. Donovan, "Effects of Small-group Learning on Undergraduates in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology: A Meta-Analysis," Review of Educational Research, vol. 1, no. 21-51, 1999.[12] E. M. O'Callaghan and N. D. Enright Jerger, "Women

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Adrian Villalta-Cerdas, Sam Houston State University; David E. Thompson Ph.D., Sam Houston State University; Steven L. Hegwood, Sam Houston State University

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, and a MEd degree in Instructional Systems Design Technology from Sam Houston State University. He is currently the General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator at Sam Houston State University and has an interest in online and hybrid instruction. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integration of research-based strategies and instructional design: creating significant learning experiences in a chemistry bridge courseIntroductionBridge courses are often designed to provide undergraduate students with learning experiences toremediate pitfalls in understanding or facilitating the practice of essential skills related to specificcontent

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaolin Hu, Georgia State University; Hai Le, Georgia State University; Yuan Long, Georgia State University; Anu G. Bourgeois, Georgia State University; Yi Pan, Georgia State University

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computing. Her email address is ylong4@gsu.edu.Anu G. Bourgeois, Georgia State University Anu G. Bourgeois is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University. She received her Masters and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Louisiana State University in 1997 and 2000, respectively. Her research interests include parallel and distributed computing, wireless networks, security and privacy, fault tolerant computing, and STEM education. She is a senior member of the IEEE.Prof. Yi Pan, Georgia State University Dr. Yi Pan is a Distinguished University Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. He is

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucy Arellano Jr., University of California, Santa Barbara

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Lucy Arellano Jr., Ph.D.,Associate Professor, The Gevirtz School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, SantaBarbara, California 93106-9490. email: lucya@ucsb.edu. phone: 805.893.8706. Abstract In the pursuit of enhancing the success of students in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) fields, understanding the intricate network of factors influencing theirachievements is crucial. This phenomenological study investigates the multifaceted network offactors influencing the success of students in STEM, with a specific focus on a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI) community college in Southern California. Through faculty interviews and studentfocus groups, the

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeong Yang, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Young Lee, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Mohammad Abdel-Rahman, Texas A&M University, San Antonio; Zechun Cao, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

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Paper ID #42423Board 267: Enhancing Urban Mobility: SmartSAT’s Impact on Public TransportationServices and Commuting ExperienceDr. Jeong Yang, Texas A&M University, San Antonio Dr. Jeong Yang is an associate professor of computer science and cyber security in the Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She is also a director of the Center of Information Technology and Cyber Security. Her current research is focused on the areas: 1) Intelligent applications of cloud-based AI services to discover effective use of AI technologies, 2) AI-powered secure

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NSF Grantees: Student Development

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Qing Duan, University of Cincinnati; Jacinda K. Dariotis, University of Cincinnati; Mark Crocker, University Kentucky

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, prevention and translational science, public health, adolescent and young adult risk-taking decision-making and behaviors, stress reactivity, and mindfulness-based programs. She adopts c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #28512 a collaborative approach to research and evaluation projects; collectively, she and her colleagues have re- ceived funding from local, state, and federal agencies. She has authored or co-authored over 50 articles published in top-tired journals, over 100 scholarly presentations, and over 200 technical and evaluation reports. Dr. Dariotis is committed to

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill M. D. Motschenbacher, North Dakota State University; Rebecca Reichenbach; Mark Hanson, North Dakota State University; Emily A. Berg Berg, North Dakota State University; Jared Ladbury, North Dakota State University; Paul Kelter, North Dakota State University; Lisa Montplaisir; James Nyachwaya, North Dakota State University

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development program that is designed to offerrelevant, collaborative, and sustained support to science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) educators at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Gateways-ND has changed, and ischanging, the culture of STEM education at NDSU, which is influencing STEM educationaltraining programs throughout the institution and the state. When the program started in 2015, theuniversity was at a critical juncture in its approach to STEM education, and this program hasaccelerated the pace of positive educational change at NDSU and beyond. Our institutionalpremise for this vital change in culture is best stated by Project Kaleidoscope, the authors ofwhich wrote, “We now have indisputable evidence (emphasis added) that

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. J. Klopfstein, Oklahoma State University; Lisa Cota, Oklahoma State University; Don A. Lucca, Oklahoma State University; Xiaoliang Jin, Oklahoma State University; Prabhakar R Pagilla, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #15576Assessing the Effectiveness of a Nanotechnology Educational Module Usingthe ”Nanotechnology Awareness Instrument”M. J. Klopfstein, Oklahoma State UniversityMs. Lisa Cota, Oklahoma State UniversityProf. Don A. Lucca, Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Xiaoliang Jin, Oklahoma State University Xiaoliang Jin received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2012. Now he is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, USA. His research inter- ests include precision manufacturing processes, mechanics and dynamics of micro-machining, vibration assisted machining

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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AC 2012-4422: USABILITY EVALUATION OF A PROBLEM SOLVINGENVIRONMENT FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEM INTEGRATION EDUCA-TION USING EYE-TRACKINGPunit Deotale, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry D. Peel P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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competitionGo public Students will publicize their work to get others excited about Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology. Page 25.1204.10The learning module is related to the summer research which was based on discovering thephysical properties and limitations of a 3D printed materials. Relevant factors that wereconsidered during the summer research that will be relevant in the learning module are: ◦ Developing an optimal design to attain the desired characteristics of a 3D printed structure ◦ The contraction force of the spring helix design ◦ The axial displacement of the fastener ◦ The force generated from

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brendan Higgins, Auburn University; Laura Parson, North Dakota State University; Sushil Adhikari, Auburn University; Fredricka Saunders, North Dakota State University

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Review of Higher Education, vol. 22, pp. 55-72, 1998.[5] A. B. Diekman, E. R. Brown, A. M. Johnston, and E. K. Clark, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers," Psychol. Sci., vol. 21, no. 8, pp. 1051-1057, 2010.[6] E. Clark, E. Brown, A. Johnston, and A. Diekman, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of STEM careers," 2017.[7] E. S. Weisgram and R. S. Bigler, "Effects of learning about gender discrimination on adolescent girls' attitudes toward and interest in science," Psychol. Women Q., vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 262-269, 2007.[8] R. H. Wade, "Feeling Different: An examination of

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahatsham Hayat, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Sharif Wayne Akil, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Helen Martinez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bilal Khan, Lehigh University; Mohammad Rashedul Hasan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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support.Introduction“There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom.” Richard Feynman (1960)Artificial intelligence (AI) methods are revolutionizing undergraduate science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education through early forecasting of end-of-semesteracademic performance [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. These methods typically leverage numeric features ofstudents’ academic trajectories to train AI models. The advent of Transformer-based [7] largelanguage models (LLMs) [8, 9, 10, 11] has significantly expanded the potential for cross-domainapplications due to their extensive knowledge bases [12, 13] and complex task-solvingcapabilities through basic reasoning [9, 14, 15] and planning [16]. Fine-tuning these LLMs viatransfer

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rebekah Dupont, Augsburg University; Nancy A. Rodenborg, Augsburg University

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: Supporting Community College Transfer Pathways and Access to High Impact Practices during Transfer TransitionAbstractWhile scholarships help reduce the financial burden of higher education, scholarships alone donot increase STEM bachelor degree completion by low-income academically talentedstudents. Developing strategies to support STEM transfer students is key [1], [2], [3] as isengaging students in high-impact practices such as internships and undergraduate research [4].We share approaches developed in our National Science Foundation Scholarships for Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (NSF S-STEM) program to support student successand to increase access to research and internship opportunities

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Paul D. Adams, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas; Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas; Jennie S. Popp Ph.D., University of Arkansas Honors College

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biophysical chemistry from Case Western Reserve Univer- sity. Currently, Adams is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (UAF). At UAF, Adams studies the bio- chemistry and biophysics of proteins that play roles in the onset of cancer, and his research has garnered more than $3,000,000 in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foun- dation (NSF), the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA), and the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute since 2007.Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas Xochitl Delgado Solorzano is the

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, Georgia State University-Perimeter College; Brandi Villa, Belay Consulting LLC; Naranja C Davis, Georgia State University Perimeter College

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, values, andcosts in college STEM retention. Journal of Educational Psychology, 106(1), 315–329.6. Litzler, E., Samuelson, C., and Lorah, J. (2014). Breaking it down: Engineering student STEMconfidence at the intersection of race/ethnicity and gender. Research in Higher Education, 55,810–832.7. Anderson, G.M., Sun, J.C., and Alfonso, M. (2006). Effectiveness of statewide articulationagreements on the probability of transfer: A preliminary policy analysis. Review of HigherEducation, 29(3), 261–291.http://muse.jhu.edu/login?auth=0&type=summary&url=/journals/review_of_higher_education/v029/29.3anderson.html [April 2015].8. National Research Council. (2011). Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation:America’s Science and Technology