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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

books are for everybody at any age, not books to be left behind as we grow older.” - Anthony Browne, Children’s Laureate 2009-11Reading a story to college students might seem silly, but there is an argument for doing so [4-5].K-12 research has shown that reading aloud helps with many skills, including buildingcommunity and assisting teachers in making academic, emotional, and social connections withtheir students [1]. Many educators have noted that story/picture books can be used not only tochallenge various social norms but also to introduce complex ideas in a more comfortableenvironment [2-3]. There has been some preliminary data [8 and 9] regarding the use ofstorytelling in the classroom, the benefits [9], and the

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Computer-Supported Pedagogy and Assessment

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

in engineering andcomputer science courses. Written solutions document students’ thought processes, but theremay be other thinking and reasoning that the instructor cannot observe from a solution alone.The pedagogical technique reported in this paper is the use of video reflections of solutions toexam problems. Students created one short video explanation of their solution to a randomlyassigned exam problem for each exam. The educational objectives for the video included: 1)encourage reflection and meta-cognition about the creation and testing of a solution, 2) practiceoral communication of technical process.From 2021 to 2023, students in three different computer science courses took exams and createdvideo recordings of their solutions. The

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Cultural Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hans M Tritico, University of Mount Union; Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

) thatoverall productivity decreases because of tariffs due to decreased international trade does emergefrom the game.IntroductionCourseThe Global Engineering Course has been a required component of the engineering curriculumsince the inception of Engineering at the University of XX in 2010. Except for the Spring 2020and 2021 trips, which were cancelled due to COVID, every cohort has worked on an engineeringproject in an international setting for at least a week in countries such as Belize, Nigeria, and theUnited Arab Emirates [1], [2].In addition to the engineering field experience, students have sixty-five minutes of lecture andsixty-five minutes of lab per week during a 15-week spring semester. Each of the two modulesdescribed in this paper are

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NEE Technical Session 4 - Assessments: Grading and deadlines

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

examples of how they are used in classroomenvironments.Introduction and MotivationIn the ever-evolving landscape of engineering education, the quest for fair and effectivegrading practices has become a topic of interest. The idea of "Grading for Equity," as JoeFeldman defines it in his book of the same name from 2019, lies at the core of thisauthor’s endeavor to change their grading practices. This approach transcends traditionalgrading norms, advocating for practices that are not only mathematically accurate butalso bias-resistant and motivational, ultimately geared toward fostering meaningfullearning experiences for students. [1]Traditional grading systems have several positive features that contribute to effectivecommunication within the

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

underrepresentedand marginalized groups. Finally, we discuss the implications these findings have for preparinggraduate students to mentor in higher education settings.Keywords: Graduate Student Mentor, Engineering Education, Culturally Responsive Pedagogyand Practices, Academic Wheel of PrivilegeIntroductionGraduate student mentors play a crucial role in the professional and personal growth ofundergraduate engineering students, particularly due to the limited availability faculty have forone-on-one interactions with them [1], [2]. Among the array of tasks they take up in their roles,graduate student mentors are known to provide direct training and support to their undergraduatestudent mentees, function as midlevel managers between the students and the

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

years. Theauthors piloted their broader Introduction to Engineering course during the Fall 2023 semester; asubset of freshmen from each of five disciplines -- civil engineering, computer engineering,construction engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering -- was enrolled.The data reported in this paper originates from this subset/pilot group.Before offering the pooled Intro course, the authors conducted an extensive literature review ofintroduction-to-engineering courses and unified-first-year engineering programs [1]. From theirreview, the authors adopted several key ideas:  The Intro course must address professionalism, computer-based calculations, and design [2]. The students should be able to perform

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., Oklahoma Baptist University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

[1]. Today, manyfirst-year students typically have little hands-on experience related to engineering [2]. Manyhave never used common tools before and do not know how common devices, such as carengines, actually work. Stephen Belkoff, an engineering professor at Johns Hopkins, noted thelack of practical skills for incoming freshmen, “These are all A students, and it took two days tobuild a shelf from Home Depot and get it @$$-backwards” [3]. While they are generally verycomputer savvy, incoming freshmen have little experience with engineered equipment. Studentsdo get experience with equipment in a variety of labs and in their capstone projects during thecourse of their college careers, but neither of these may be with actual equipment used

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Will Cashel-Cordo; Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

disciplines of engineering, as well as undecided students. The courseintroduces students to engineering through discussion of broad topics like the definition ofengineer, engineering design, engineering ethics, professional societies, and so on. The ENGR1200 series, by contrast, is a lab course that is designed to be specific to different disciplines ofengineering: civil, mechanical, and so on. ENGR 1203 is the course at our institution for first-yearstudents who have enrolled in the civil engineering degree program.The redesign of our institution’s first-year engineering program is part of a broader trend in highereducation to develop curricula specifically for first-year engineering students [1]. This broadertrend is motivated in large part by low

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlyn Blaine Christian, EIT, Oklahoma State University; Christina McCoy, Oklahoma State University; Blake Mitchell, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

emissionsalone [1]. This is a large percentage, which is why green roofs are such an up-and-coming designdecision for new buildings. As the use of green roofs becomes more prevalent, an evaluation ofthe benefits and challenges may be something architectural engineering programs choose toincorporate into their curriculum. This paper aims to consider the particular challenge of addedweight to a roof structure, with the understanding that the addition of structural material tosupport this load must be considered alongside operational energy benefits that a green roofprovides. In addition, the research herein provides a methodological framework for evaluatingthe efficacy of energy-saving strategies in general, including relevant software tools

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Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Brown, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Soo Won Shim, Illinois State University; Richard Bex, Illinois State University; Anthony Lorsbach

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terry Bristol, Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy, Portland State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

ablank. Those remarks apply, with peculiar force, to the history of those machines called PRIMEMOVERS.” (The capitals are Rankine’s).”1 Modern engineering thermodynamics provides the most general formulation andunderstanding of Dynamics. Aerodynamics is not a ‘science’, despite the convenience ofdifferential equations for calculation. Differential equations are Static, presupposing time-reversibility. Dynamic processes, best described in engineering thermodynamics, include anirreducible irreversible component. This entails a cumulative, constructive engineeringworldview that is more general and crucially different from the scientific worldview. Moving from the scientific worldview to the more general, more

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia; Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota; Pat Garriott; Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia; Jinkoo Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia; Chia-Lin Tsai, University of Northern Colorado; Han Na Suh, Georgia State University - Perimeter College; Bo Hyun Lee, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Tsai4, Han Na Suh5, Bo Hyun Lee6, Anna Nguyen2, Andrew Lenway2, & Diana Mathis7 1 University of Missouri, Columbia; 2University of North Dakota; 3University of Denver; 4 University of Northern Colorado; 5Georgia State University; 6Ohio State University; 7Purdue University Engineering is critical to our nation’s global competitiveness, and the demand to fillengineering jobs is projected to grow over the next decade (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,2018). To meet this demand, efforts are needed to broaden the involvement of underrepresentedracial minorities (URM) in engineering. Latine are one of the largest racial/ethnic group in theU.S. today, estimated to comprise 19.1

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica Rosenberg; Marco Brizzolara, George Mason University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

previous experiences are other dimensions that all GTAs bring to theirteaching experiences. For international students these include a move to a different country,often teaching in something other than their native language, and sometimes encounteringclassroom structures and teacher-student interactions that are different from the environment inwhich they were taught. 2To understand GTA identity and its evolution, we consider PD, GTA experience, and previouseducational background. Our research questions are: 1) How does GTA identity change withexperience and PD? and 2) How do the structure and environment of previous classroomexperiences impact GTA

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie M. Niehof, University of Michigan; Sarah Barbrow, University of Michigan; Paul Grochowski, University of Michigan; Luesoni Kuck, University of Michigan

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

government, academia, business and industry in electronic and printformats not controlled by commercial publishing i.e. where publishing is not the primary activityof the producing body” [1]. The key element in this and in most definitions of GL is thatmaterials are not produced by commercial publishers. One implication of this is that there can bemany different types of GL. Indeed, Schöpfel and Farace reproduce a list of 131 differentdocument types originally compiled by GreyNet International, all of which can “contain uniqueand significant scientific and technical information that is often never published elsewhere” [1].While readers might quibble with some of the types of GL compiled by GreyNet International,this list of 131 types serves to

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

growth rate for studies of high school computing averaged over 40% duringthe past decade. While that research has some indicators of being increasingly focused on equity,there are also substantial gaps. For example, while publications that include student disabilitystatus have been increasing, the number still remains very low (fewer than 5%). And while moststudies adhere to the practices of high quality research (e.g., specifying a research question), thereis some room for improvement.Implications: Awareness of the landscape of recent computing education research that focuses onhigh school students will enable education researchers to align their efforts with the needs of allstudents, including those who are less likely to study computing.1

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

open-ended responses from the pre-test (n= 623) and post-test (n= 296)surveys. We analyzed students’ perspectives on 1) their preferred and least favored aspects of theengineering course and 2) their anticipated professions. We also conducted a quantitativeanalysis on the connections between student demographic data and their consideration of futureengineering careers.Results discuss five emergent themes impacting students’ engagement in pre-college engineeringcourses: Projects, Engineering Design Process, Flexibility and Creativity, Assignment andWriting, Timeframe. We also noted a significant increase in students’ interest in engineering inthe post-test, especially for female students. Strengthening pre-college engineering education toassist

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Nicolas Leger, Florida International University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

loads.With the global advancement of technology and engineering, strengthening mathematicalmodeling skills for pre-college students has become increasingly important. This paper willcontribute to the growing body of knowledge regarding how 21st-century students perceivemathematical modeling and provide insights for developing engineering courses.IntroductionEngineering for US All (e4usa), funded by the National Science Foundation, endeavors to makeengineering more accessible and understandable for secondary school students and teachers. Itprovides an inclusive curriculum focused on practical engineering design experiences, aiming tocultivate engineering literacy, problem-solving abilities, and practical skills [1].A component of the e4usa curriculum

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

design, and failure prediction and analysis of materials. Dr. Birch is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Utah. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS TESTING USING A HYBRID ROCKET TESTBED Dustin Birch, PE, PhD, Ian Harvey, PhD, Devin Young, PhD, Spencer Petersen, PhD1.0 ABSTRACTThe Concept Hybrid Rocket Demonstrator (CHRD), originally developed as a Senior Capstone designproject in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) programs atWeber State University (WSU), has been modified into an experimental testbed used in hightemperature materials rapid screening testing [1]. This high temperature materials

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

warning for the implications of currentteaching methods.Introduction:In a traditional technical engineering class, there are lectures where content is delivered,recitations where material is reviewed in small groups, and problem sets where students cementtheir knowledge of course material by solving homework problems. It is well known thatlecture-based courses are not the best way for students to learn [1]. However, most instructorsstill teach this way [2], many assuming that motivated students will master content as they solvehomework problems, regardless of delivery method. Students largely agree, most frequentlyciting assignments and assessments — such as homework problems — as influencers of theirlearning methodology [3].Well-defined

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Godwyll Aikins, Florida Institute of Technology; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

acrossscience, technology, and industry. This revolution calls for data-savvy engineers who can extractinsights from information and apply them strategically. Data skills range from fundamentalmanipulation to advanced machine learning and AI [1]. Proficient engineers, able to contextualizeand interpret data, will be indispensable in the landscape of data-driven technologies. While datahas always been important in engineering, today's unprecedented volume and quality represent aparadigm shift [2]. Data itself now dictates hypotheses, making nearly every engineeringdiscipline data-intensive [3].This study investigates Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) students' experiencesnavigating this data-centric field. Understanding their development of

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ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zifeng Liu, University of Florida; Rui Guo, University of Florida; Xinyue Jiao, New York University; Xueyan Gao, University of Florida; Hyunju Oh, University of Florida; Wanli Xing, University of Florida

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

field. The primarygoal of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the current literature concerning the role,impact, and constraints of AI in CS education, with a specific focus on K-12 education. Thereview process follows the PRISMA principle. A total of 24 articles published between 2013 and2023 were selected, comprehensively reviewed, and analyzed. The coding scheme mainlyincludes four aspects: (1) Research background, (2) Research design, (3) AI technologies, and (4)Research outcomes and limitations. Each aspect contains specific dimensions to be coded. Thestudy discovered that AI plays a significant role in K-12 CS as learning content and developingprogramming platforms. These adaptive learning platforms give personalized

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selen Güler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

disseminating innovations and addressing challenges inengineering education [1], [2], [3]. Regional, national, and virtual CoPs contribute to STEMhigher education reform [3], yet we know little about the specific structures and interactions thatdefine these communities, and how those features are related to the development of facultymembers’ change agency [4]. To address this gap, we utilize a case study of a cross-institutionalCoP dedicated to academic change. Drawing on theories of change from sociological andsituated learning perspectives, we analyze the structural features of the community thatencourage specific forms of interaction between participants, and how they facilitate thedevelopment and exercise of agency toward the goal of changing STEM

Conference Session

STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Sanjukta Bhanja, University of South Florida; Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida; Elise Kuechle, University of South Florida

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

findings highlight how S-STEM program elements manifest in the lives of low-incomecommunity college transfer engineering students. The findings underscore the need for increasedsupport for students from low-income backgrounds and demonstrate that financial and co-curricular support positions them for greater success. These insights not only inform scholarshipprograms but should also urge educational institutions to actively provide holistic support forstudents on their academic and professional journeys.1. IntroductionThis paper presents initial findings on the impact of the National Science Foundation (NSF)Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) program on community college transfer students pursuingengineering degrees at a four-year university. Transfer

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

programs, achieving high effectiveness andfosters the achievement of set goals.IntroductionEfficiently managing large educational STEM programs, particularly interdisciplinary projects,requires a harmonious blend of team dynamics and individual personality strengths [1]. Theseprojects bring together experts from divergent disciplines to collaborate towards common goals,making the team set up a critical determinant of success. While much attention has been givento factors like team composition, size, and tenure, the impact of team members’ personality traitson overall team effectiveness remains unexplored.Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects involvecollaboration across multiple disciplines to address

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

academic environment. We used thematicanalysis of the transcripts from 13 focus groups and 1 interview to examine the advisor-adviseerelationship as experienced by 31 students who identify as neurodiverse in graduate STEMprograms. The findings from this research highlighted several themes related to the importanceof communication in the relationship between neurodiverse students and their advisor. Thispaper focuses on three themes related to communication: Mutual Trust, Clear Expectations, andDelivery of Feedback. The findings suggest that these three elements of communication mayeither promote or hinder the success of neurodiverse graduate students in STEM programs,impacting disclosure of neurodiversity-related diagnoses, self-esteem, self

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Lara Hebert, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

understanding of its structure and purpose. Below is a detaileddescription of the rubric that has been recontextualized from its original application inmanufacturing to its broader use in inclusive STEM education. The rubric is structured into threeprimary sections—Head, Heart, and Hands—each representing critical facets of the learningexperience and corresponding to cognitive engagement, emotional engagement, and activeparticipation. Our application of the 3H model[1] is rooted Piaget’s constructivist learningtheories[2], Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development[3], brain-based learning like that ofSmilkstein[4], self-efficacy[5], and cultural responsive teaching[6].Head (Cognitive Engagement): This section of the rubric focuses on self-efficacy

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Elaine Benzel, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

not only produced outstanding results in terms of student engagement anddesire to pursue an engineering degree but has also shown sustained improvements in retentionof five to seven percent. Institutions of higher education have received increasing criticism forattracting students to campus, only to leave many students feeling they don’t belong and lookingfor the exit shortly after arriving. Many factors contribute to a student’s sense of belonging,which studies have shown has a positive impact on retention as well as mental health [1].Significantly, this has been found to be true of not just traditional students, but also ofunderrepresented students who are first generation, low income, and racially minoritized [2]. Asall universities and

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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Merida, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

enrichinglearning experiences that prepare students for the challenges of the modern engineering landscape.Keywords: Chemical engineering education, desk-scale experiments, flow characterization,pumps, valves, blended learning, curriculum development, student learning outcomes, educationaltransformation.1. IntroductionIn today's digital age, the integration of blended and online learning modalities has becomeincreasingly important in engineering education. This adoption contributes to workforcedevelopment and broadening participation in engineering by enhancing scalability [1]–[3],improving student performance [4]–[6] and skills development [2], [7], [8], and ensuring thecontinuity and accessibility of engineering education in diverse contexts [2], [9

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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

Sourojit Ghosh, University of Washington; Kunal V Mehta, University of Washington; Maxwell Coppock, University of Washington; Sarah Marie Coppola, University of Washington

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Diversity

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

into accessible forms. Tactile graphics translate visual images into physical, three-dimensional models that aBLV person can feel, similar to braille [1]. For pedagogical content, these are usually slightlyraised graphics on a paper medium for practicality and portability ([2], [3]). Translating visualcontent into a tactile graphic requires reducing the content into just the most important features,and often requires sighted subject matter expertise ([4]–[6]). Other work has explored usinglarger, higher fidelity three-dimensional models ([7], [8]). Additionally, few tools exist for BLVpeople to create their own visual content, and most tactile graphic systems require a sightedperson’s assistance ([9]–[11]). These methods also have

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

engineering education can benefit from having engineeringstudents work on team projects that involve a blend of cross-disciplinary and mixed-agedcollaborations. An NSF-funded project set out to explore this idea by partnering undergraduateengineering students enrolled in a 300-level electromechanical systems course with preserviceteachers enrolled in a 400-level educational technology course to plan and deliver roboticslessons to fifth graders at a local school. Working in small teams, students designed, built, andcoded bio-inspired robots. The collaborative activities included: (1) training with HummingbirdBit hardware (Birdbrain Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA) (e.g. sensors, servo motors) and codingplatform, (2) preparing robotics lessons for fifth