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Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education

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Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Enrique D. Gomez; Scott T. Milner; Yu Xia

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Chemical Engineering

COVID-19 pandemic on mentored research from a chemical engineering faculty member. The context ofthe experience is discussed below.Context of Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research ExperienceThe undergraduate research experience was a part of a larger DMREF (Designing Materials toRevolutionize and Engineer our Future) grant from NSF (grant title will be provided in final paperdraft). The overall goal of the grant is to accelerate the materials design of organic semiconductorsthrough the combination of experiment and theory efforts.In addition to the technical research, educational activities proposed for the grant include thefollowing: 1. Use web-based seminar courses and remote mentoring techniques to expose commonwealth campus

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Studies of Classroom Assessment: Exam Wrappers, Equitable Grading, Test Anxiety, and Use of Reflection

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Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Mangum, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Educational Research and Methods

use in multiple contexts (c.f., Rodell, 2013; Colquitt etal., 2019). The original instrument uses four subscales, procedural, distributive, interpersonal, andinformational justice. However, Colquitt and Roddell (2015) suggest a two-factor solution that collapsesinterpersonal and informational into distributed and procedural is also acceptable. In our survey,students responded to the derivative instrument for three different contexts: (1) Courses they had takenin previous semesters, (2) Their capstone course, and (3) Their TechCom course. We plan a moreextensive reporting of the instruments’ development and validity in future work that is not possible in aWIP.In addition to the grading justice and fairness instrument, we asked two additional

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Student Division Technical Session 3

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Felicity Bilow, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Student

technical and non-technical (i.e. social,economic, cultural, political, etc.) factors that are simultaneously connected with one another [1].In order for engineering students to be prepared to solve the challenges and problems in aconstantly changing world, they must learn how to think in a sociotechnical way [2, 3].However, current engineering curricula fail to prepare students to problem solve in this mannerand instead mainly focus on the technical content [4-6].One area that is suitable for a sociotechnical approach is energy education. Energy inengineering education is usually taught in foundational courses, such as Thermodynamics orCircuits, where problem solving is narrowly structured around the technical aspects [7, 8]. Eachengineering and

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

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Kristen Koopman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert S. Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

. Her re- search focuses on internationalization of higher education, faculty engagement, and international program assessment. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Examining the Literature on Virtual Internships for Insights Applicable to Engineering EducationAbstract:Internships are undertaken by roughly half of U.S. engineering students nationally and arewidely thought to benefit students in a variety of ways, strengthening students’ academicself-concept and increasing their persistence in engineering [1]–[3]. However, the COVID-19pandemic of 2020 caused an unprecedented shift in the structure of internships

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Teaching In and Through Design, Maker Spaces, and Open-ended Problems

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Danielle M. Saracino, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kelly M. Sadel, James Madison University; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

communities/resources as a central part of their development as amaker. Through qualitative data analysis, we develop a model for how students are learningonline. These findings show the role digital spaces play in developing competent, inspiredmakers.1 IntroductionIncreasing complexity continues to challenge engineers. Today, designers are required to expandthe boundaries of design, often involving multi-disciplinary skills [1, 2]. To help cope withcomplexity, engineering designers must be adept at seeking and learning new information andrelevant skills. Fortunately, in the digital age, we have instant access to endless knowledge andinspiration through the internet.21st century students are integrating web-based technologies to augment their studies

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Tools to Enhance Student Learning of Undergraduate Engineering Content

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Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Marci S. Decaro, University of Louisville; Raymond Chastain

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Educational Research and Methods

is an active-learning method that reverses the typical order of instruction. Traditionally, instructors givestudents a lecture, followed by problem-solving practice. However, students often experiencefluency—thinking they understand the material better than they actually do. Then, studentsdevote superficial attention and effort that does not sustain learning [1-2].In exploratory learning, students first explore the new topic with an activity, and then areprovided with lecture [2]. This method is thought to have both cognitive and metacognitivebenefits over traditional instruction. Students become better aware of gaps in their knowledge,motivating them to attend to the subsequent lecture [3-4]. By working through the novelmaterial, students

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Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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Nicole L. Ramo, Shantou University; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University

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Biomedical Engineering

Education, 2021 Work-in-Progress (WIP): Exploring the Relationships between BME Student Perception of the Field and Career PlansIntroduction Biomedical engineering (BME) programs attract students with a range of post-graduationaspirations including medical school, graduate school, engineering-focused industry,biotechnology-focused industry, etc. [1]–[3]. This diversity in how students aim to utilize theirBME degree may reflect diversity in their motivation to study BME, their educationalexpectations, and even their perception of the field [2], [4]. Understanding the relationshipbetween these factors would allow BME programs, at both the curricular and individual courselevels, to better balance students’ interests and

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University; Guntulu S. Hatipkarasulu, Texas State University ; Krishna Prasad Kisi, Texas State University

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Construction Engineering

being to put their own safety back in their hands and motivate workersto supplement company training with their own targeted focus.Research QuestionsWhile examining the effectiveness of the baseline scenario, other existing safety programs, anddeveloping a new AR/VR safety training module, the research team is guided by the followingresearch questions: 1. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student scores on the OSHA fall prevention questionnaire? 2. To what extent does playing a game that simulates a construction site improve student retention of fall prevention knowledge over time?MethodologyThe first phase of the research program is establishing the baseline efficacy of the

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Design Teams 2

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Joseph Towles, Stanford University; Jeff Wood, Stanford University

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Design in Engineering Education

: IntegratingContext with Engineering) so that it could facilitate the establishment of healthy team dynamicsamong student design teams. Specifically, we asked the following questions: (1) does the formatof the course support healthy team practices? (2) do students find CATME sufficient/helpful forlearning about their strengths and ways to improve? and (3) how healthy are the design teams?CATME was introduced in ME 170 as a tool to evaluate the extent to which teams wereengaged in healthy team practices and to generate discussion within teams about healthy teamdynamics. Following the end of the course, semi-structured interviews were conducted to learnabout student CATME experiences. Based on the CATME scores from 13 design teams (51students) and interviews

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Flipped Classroom

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Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Engineering Design Graphics

languages, flipped classroom, and virtual training. She is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP: Gamified Learning in Graphical Communications During the COVID-19 PandemicIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has challenged engineering educators on how to engage students tostudy in a virtual environment [1]. Research has been showing that students may experience alower level of satisfaction, lack of interaction with instructors and peers, and reduced motivationto complete the course work [1]–[3]. This study investigates if a gamified learning in asynchronous class

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Hands-On in the Online Classroom

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Mohammad Shafinul Haque, Angelo State University

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Mechanics

. The exam results and course evaluationwill be compared with the past three semesters (without hands-on learning) to measureimprovement in passing rate.IntroductionMotivationEngineering Dynamics is one of the fundamental courses that most engineering students have totake in sophomore year. This course serves as a gatekeeper for several upper-level courses suchas Intro to Fluid Mechanics, Intro to Environmental Engineering, Mechanism and Dynamics ofMachines courses. Student needs to develop an in-depth analytical skill of a dynamic system tosucceed in these upper-level courses. Students find the Dynamics course very challenging andoften define it as the hardest course [1]- [3]. In Dynamics, students have to deal with theories andproblems of

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Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education

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Brad Cicciarelli, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Sherer, Corteva Agriscience; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering

achievement and persistence, respectively.Measures (summarized in Table 1)Prior Achievement – Prior achievement is operationalized using academic record data originatingfrom three different sources: standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), high school GPA, andcollege GPA at the end of the first year.Chemical Engineering Self-Efficacy - Chemical engineering self-efficacy is assessed using theGeneral Engineering Self-Efficacy subscale developed by Mamaril et al. [24] with itemsmodified by replacing “engineering” with “chemical engineering.” Students are asked toindicate their level of certainty in statements like “I can master the content in the chemicalengineering-related courses I am taking this quarter.”Coping Self-Efficacy - Coping self-efficacy is

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton; Antoinette Sherrise Linton, California State University, Fullerton; Hassan Yousefi, California State University, Fullerton; Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton

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Mathematics

form of a design constraint or performance metric. The five moduletopics include continuity, smoothness, local maxima and minima, inflection points, and areaunder the curve. Students are expected to refine their models in each module, resulting in theprevious design's iteration to satisfy a new set of requirements. This paper presents the projectorganization, assessment methods, and student feedback. This work is part of a multiple-yearcourse intervention and professional development NSF project to increase the success ofunderrepresented and women students in engineering.IntroductionThe attrition rates among STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)disciplines are among the highest of any academic discipline [1, 2]. An analysis

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The 'Strengths' of Mechanics

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Casey Daniel Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Ethan Clark Hilton, Louisiana Tech University

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Mechanics

applications of that theory. Additionally, it gives the opportunity to learn skills in design,manufacturing, electronics, controls, and prototyping. This study looks at a mechanics of materialscourse project that has the students build a tensile-testing device from course-supplied kit toevaluate mechanical properties. The project detailed in this paper is a redesigned and scaled-downversion of a project previously used for this course [1]. With the restrictions from COVID, thepreviously group-based project had to be revamped into an individual based project. Despite thischange, this project still requires the students to combine knowledge from other areas, includingcircuits, controls, and mechanics of materials. They learn to build a microcontroller

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Environmental Engineering

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Tomeka Carroll, University of Virginia

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Environmental Engineering

) is the “decoupling economicactivity from the consumption of finite resources, and designing waste out of the system” [1].The world is shifting closer towards a circular economy model every day; a prime example isthe embrace of circular economy in post-secondary institutions. Post-secondary institutions arefertile ground for adopting CE in part due to increased students’ desire for their universities tolead sustainability efforts. Over 90% of university students noted the desire for sustainabledevelopment integration in their place of study, while 70% of students would like to seesustainable development incorporated within classes and 25% have not heard of SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) [2].Researchers have not delved deeply into the

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

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Carl B. Dietrich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicholas F. Polys, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Joshua Alexéi García Sheridan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Don-Roberts Emenonye, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Xavier Gomez; Joseph Tolley; Cameron Makin; Joseph Gaeddert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer

spectrum efficiency and cost-effectiveness of wireless systems over the next severaldecades to meet anticipated and unanticipated increases in wireless data capacity.2. BackgroundCISCO Systems’ annual survey [1] indicates continued strong growth in demand for wirelessdata capacity. Meanwhile, undergraduate electrical and computer engineering courses incommunication systems, electromagnetics, and networks tend to emphasize mathematical andtheoretical fundamentals and higher-layer protocols, with less focus on fundamental conceptsthat are more specific to RF wireless systems, including the physical (PHY) and media accesscontrol (MAC) layers of wireless communication systems and networks. An efficient way isneeded to introduce basic RF system and

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Studies of Student Teams and Student Interactions

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Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; LuEttaMae Lawrence, Carnegie Mellon University; Emma Mercier

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Educational Research and Methods

Effectiveness of an Orchestration Tool on the Nature of Students’ Collaborative Interactions During Group WorkIntroductionThis work-in-progress paper focuses on the relationships among orchestration technology,instructor interventions, and student interactions in an undergraduate engineering context.Collaborative problem solving (CPS) has become increasingly common in engineering courses[1], as it more closely mimics work performed by engineers in industry. Complex real-worldtasks require practicing engineers to consult and collaborate not only with colleagues of similardiscipline but also experts from various other fields [2]; thus, creating effective CPS experiencesin engineering curricula is important for

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

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Chandana P. Tamma, Marquette University ; Matthew Curran, Marquette University

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Electrical and Computer

successfully complete the project, students need to think critically and creatively about howtheir programming skills can create value, not just in a functional game, but one thatcommunicates and educates effectively on a unique issue. Ultimately, this is an engineeringproject, not just a programming task [1].As part of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network [citation to Engineering Unleashed],Marquette is committed to “Entrepreneurial Mindset” as part of their student mindset.Entrepreneurially Minded Learning is utilized throughout the curriculum. EntrepreneuriallyMinded Learning is not focused specifically on entrepreneurship, but instead on developingmindsets focused on Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value [2].Literature BackgroundEML

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Student Engagement, Socioemotional Needs, and Social Support During Pandemic

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Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Deb Jordan, Colorado School of Mines; Ariana C. Vasquez, Colorado School of Mines

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Educational Research and Methods

whatconnects best with learners at various skill levels, predictive aspects of the users regarding theirlearning and pathways, as well as different learning format designs.Research QuestionsFive research questions are being studied for this project, which are listed here: 1) How do psychological characteristics of learners, including mindset, self-efficacy, and metacognition affect performance in the online course modules? 2) How do the learners’ demographic characteristics, such as gender, prior knowledge, and educational background affect performance? 3) What is the interaction among the psychological characteristics and demographic characteristics of learners that affect performance? 4) How do the psychological

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Understanding Students' Authentic and Reflective Experiences of Ethics Education

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Landon Bassett, University of Connecticut; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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Engineering Ethics

Engineering Education (ASEE) and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work In Progress: Let's Talk about Ethics! A Qualitative Analysis of First Year Engineering Student Group Discussions Around Ethical ScenariosIntroduction Over the past two decades, there has been a renewed interest in the scope and practice ofethics education in engineering curricula, especially in the first year [1, 2, 3]. However, the formengineering ethics education has varied considerably with each program. Active and gamifiedlearning strategies have become increasingly common for developing ethical awareness anddecision making in

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 6

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Bonnie Achee, Southeastern Louisiana University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

impact of summer programs in increasing interest in STEMfields is significant [1], [2], [3], [4]. Additionally, [5], [6], [7] confirm that well organized,engaging and experiential summer camps are useful for targeted recruiting. With thisunderstanding, the Lion’s Code Camp began in summer 2019 as a face-to-face camp on the maincampus of Southeastern Louisiana University and utilized the suggestions of [8], on how toorganize and make the camp fun. The Lion’s Code Camp provides an enjoyable summer campexperience for high school students that challenges students academically in the foundationalconcepts of computer science and builds the skills of teamwork, public speaking and relationshipbuilding. The Alice [9] visual programming language was used

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Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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Parisa Shokouhi, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering(MATSE), Industrial Engineering, Biomedical, Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering. This is aspecialized course, which provides a survey of standard nondestructive evaluation (NDE)techniques. American Society for Nondestructive testing (ASNT) defines NDE as “the process ofevaluating, testing, or inspecting materials, components or assembles for discontinuities ordifferences in (material) characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part of system[1].” The reason the course attracts a diverse body of students is that NDE is being increasinglyused in various industries for process control, flaw diagnosis and failure prognosis. There aremany different NDE techniques including [2] liquid

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Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

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Joana Marques Melo, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering ResearchCenter (ERC), which mission is to attain U.S. shale gas potential responsibly by working inpartnership with industry to develop technological innovations and build a diverse andinnovative workforce. The CISTAR Engineering Workforce Development pillar uses theframework of Identity-based Motivation to promote skills and ways for all students, from middleschool to doctoral students, to see themselves as active participants in the hydrocarbon workforceto achieve a robust system of engineering education and pathways. Students' identities, or howthey see themselves as an individual, within particular roles, or as part of a larger group, havebeen linked to engineering career choices [1]–[3], student

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Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo; Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Xinrui (rose) Xu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Douglas B. Samuel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

quantitative and qualitativeapproaches. Insights from this research will support a better understanding of the prevalence ofstigma in the field and a comparison against the general population as well as the assessment ofresources available to students to address their mental health challenges.IntroductionThe prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults has grown in the last decade. Young adults,18-25 years old are the most affected group with more than 1 in 5 living with a mental healthcondition. It has also been estimated that 49.5% of adolescents aged 13 to 18 had a mentaldisorder [1], [2]. As this younger group reaches college, universities need to be prepared toprovide adequate mental health support for their healthy development. The most recent

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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Laura Jun Chee Yong, Pennsylvania State University; Linda M Hanagan P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

science and engineering (S&E).” [1] The lack of representation and diversityin the science and engineering fields may negatively impact innovation and productivity. [2] Inaddition, the demand for skilled STEM workers is projected to increase. Although many effortshave been taken to increase STEM interest and STEM career pursuit, shortages in the STEMfield continue to exist. STEM fields do not attract and retain enough workers from youngergenerations.[3],[4],[5] As a result, the current and estimated supply to the STEM workforce doesnot meet the growing demand. [6],[7] Additionally, there is a need to address the disparateimpact of race/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status on students’ access to andengagement with STEM opportunities

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Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education

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Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; Olufunso Oje, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

blood cell density and size on settling speed and terminal position in a centrifuge, phenomena that are utilized to enhance blood separation efficiencies. Figure 1 displays the fidget spinner BME LCDLM, where three layers of the fidget spinner module were laser-cut and joint by injection molding. Figure 1. BME LCDLM module A series of microbead ratios were tested in a makeshift design for a fidget-spinner-inspired version of the fidget spinner BME LCDLM to display the centrifugation device to show effects three potential separation outcomes

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Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

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Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; George Tolomiczenko, Caltech; Nadine B. Afari, CHOC Children's Health Orange County

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Biomedical Engineering

California, Irvine (UCI) American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Novel Initiatives for Senior Design Collaborative Projects with Healthcare Workers and Undergraduate Students – a COVID-19 Response Nursing HackathonIntroduction:Nurses and healthcare staff are uniquely positioned to identify opportunities to improve systemsof care delivery but are often underrepresented in medical innovation initiatives [1, 2].Furthermore, although hackathons have gained traction over the past decade as a successfulinnovation tool to tackle modern healthcare problems [3], there remains a lack of events thatallow undergraduate students in different

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Design Pedagogy

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Alexander Pagano, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education

plainly by Dym et al., “Engineering design is conducted with imperfect models,incomplete information, and often with ambiguous objectives as well” [1]. Yet novice designersmay approach a design problem as if it were straightforward and well-structured, actingprematurely to generate and commit to solutions [2]. Comparative studies between novice andexpert designers suggest that novices spend less time on problem scoping and informationgathering than experts do [3]. This could be influenced by a lack of familiarity with the earlyphases of engineering design which, compared to analytical methods, represents a very smallportion of undergraduate engineering curricula. Instead, students may approach design problem-solving as they do textbook problem

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Instrumentation Division Technical Session

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Martha L. Torres, University of Texas at El Paso; Virgilio Ernesto Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso

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Instrumentation

[1],[2],[3].Several advantages are related to virtual education, such as accessibility and flexibility, studentattendance, affordability, and various learning styles. Accessibility and flexibility are associatedwith the student's opportunity to attend the classes from anywhere, anytime. Also, each coursesession can be recorded for later reference allowing access to students at convenient times. Giventhat online courses can be taken from any location, students avoid missing classes; thus, attendanceis improved [4]. The increased affordability is related to reducing students’ external financial costssuch as transportation, food, rent, apartment, and printed materials during these restricted times. Avariety of learning styles is correlated to

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Industrial, Professional, and Practical Contexts of Engineering Ethics

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Dayoung Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Chuck Huff

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Engineering Ethics

education programs may not prepare studentswell enough for ethical engineering practice [1]. A potential reason could be the limitations ofcurrent pedagogical approaches to engineering ethics, which have mainly focused on developingethical awareness and reasoning skills [2]. Those skills may be insufficient for helping students toembody the values and virtues associated with engineering professionals. The process by whichan individual internalizes moral values is called moral formation. For engineering professionals,the moral formation process occurs throughout professional socialization, which starts duringengineering education [3]. Therefore, we are investigating how engineering education programscan effectively facilitate engineering students