Conference Session

NSF Grantees: RED 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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connection to industry. This paper reviews theactions taken to develop this culture based on the four essential areas of change. It also providesinsights on lessons learned thus far and plans to reach long term goals in the coming years.IntroductionIn 2017, the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University was awarded a NationalScience Foundation grant to revolutionize the department. The project leverages thedepartment’s small size and close ties with industry to create a culture of “Engineering withEngineers.”This paper summaries the current status of the five-year project and is an updated version of theNSF Grantees Poster papers presented at the 2018 and 2019 ASEE Annual Conferences [1], [2].The project background and objective are

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Renee M. Desing, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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best answer their research question, hypothesis, orpurpose of the study [1]. A mixed methods research methodology that a researcher may select isQ methodology. Q methodology is a social science research methodology focused onsystematically studying subjectivity utilizing both qualitative and quantitative researchtechniques [2]–[6]. While Q methodology has had limited use in engineering education research,it has been used in studies regarding the career paths of engineering education doctoral graduates[7], competencies for nanotechnology [8] and IT [9], curriculum design for information systems[10], construction engineering technology program assessment [11], and undergraduateengineering students’ out-of-class activities [12]. However, Q

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NSF Grantees: REU 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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of future REU sites as wellas undergraduate research projects in general.Background & Program Details [1]On soliciting feedback from the manufacturing and energy industry nationwide, as well as fromIndustrial Advisory Board members that hire Texas A&M University (TAMU) students, arecurring concern brought up over the years was that often the incoming workforce did notexhibit the necessary knowledge and skills in metrology and inspection. Metrology, the scienceof measurement, and inspection transcends scales, materials, and disciplines; yet, rarely are itssalient aspects emphasized. This NSF-REU site titled “Interdisciplinary Research Experiences inMetrology & Non-Destructive Inspection” was a direct response to address this

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Safin H. Bayes, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Jude Aloudeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Aymen Elsheikh, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Mathematics(STEM) to inspire their female successors in this field.The following sections of the paper describe the literature review, the methodology adopted tocollect data, the results and analysis, and the conclusions drawn.Literature ReviewNumerous studies have been conducted in different parts of the western world to understand theimpact of faculty’s gender on students and how students of different genders perceive their maleand female professors. Bettinger and Long [1] investigated the data of 54,000 college students inOhio to find the impact of female faculty on students’ choices of course in their early collegeyears. The study concluded that female faculty have the potential to increase the interests offemale students in a subject. This was

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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designrequirements and takes either 1 or 2 weeks to complete, depending upon the scope of the project.Each project is completed by a student team which consists of either 1 or 2 students (somestudents prefer to work by themselves). Students pick their team members at the beginning of thesemester.For all of the projects, students are expected to work outside of the scheduled lab time in order tocomplete the design objectives. A listing of the lab projects for the course is shown in Table 1.The first four lab projects utilize LabVIEW with the myDAQ, while most of the remaining labsutilize the PSoC 5LP. Table 1. Lab Project Schedule. # of weeks

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rani W. Sullivan, Mississippi State University; Soundouss Sassi, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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University of Rabat in Morocco, engineering students have beencompleting their masters of science degrees in aerospace or mechanical engineering. Welaunched our study to determine the impact of culture on career choice when we noted thatalmost equal numbers of Moroccan men and women arrived at our university each year since2015. This work is an exploratory qualitative case study that uses the combined frameworks ofHofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory and Eccles’ Expectancy-Value Theory.According to a report entitled "Is U.S. Science and Technology Adrift?" released by theCommission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPST), the United States’ engineeringworkforce is growing but still lagging behind the overall growth of the country [1]. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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, yielding particularbenefits for traditionally minoritized students, but have yet to be explored in undergraduateengineering. CSPs encourage students to connect their lived experiences to course topics,broaden conceptualizations of energy, and help individuals acknowledge the differing values andperspectives of others.This research seeks to (1) identify energy examples outside of those traditionally used inthermodynamics; (2) develop and teach a course that integrates these non-traditional examplesusing CSPs; and (3) deepen educators’ understanding of how CSPs impact student learning,mindsets, and attitudes. These materials are being disseminated so that other faculty may useCSPs to engage their students. An overarching goal of this work is to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hector E. Medina, Liberty University; Jonathan Tristan Polk, Liberty University

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others. It will be used tocontribute to existing courses such as Fluid Dynamics, Thermal-Fluids Design Lab, Mechatronics,Machine Learning, as well as nuclear engineering courses that will be developed.Furthermore, the paper provides a rationale for the need to integrate the use of the IST as part of theexperiential-learning approach of our engineering curriculum. The rationale is threefold: (1) the natureof our hands-on teaching philosophy, (2) the advent and relevance of SMRs and need of trainedworkforce, and (3) the ongoing need of engineering programs to be submerged in active interactionswith local industry as well as provide our engineering students with real-world experience.Introduction According to the Virginia Nuclear Energy

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: REU 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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involve the REU participants in the UAV related cutting-edge researchprojects. The UAV Lab at Cal Poly Pomona provides a suitable research environment for theparticipants [1]. References 1 and 2 provide the details on some of the projects that the participantswere involved in. The participants are provided with an opportunity to gain knowledge on theapplication of engineering and computer science to UAV technologies, acquire skills necessary toconduct meaningful research, understand research process, and learn laboratory techniques. Inmost cases, the participants tested the algorithms they developed in simulation and flight tests. Forexample, Figure 1 shows the concept of operation for the obstacle detection and avoidance usingoptical flow for a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas A. Bowman, University of Iowa; Lindsay Jarratt, University of Iowa; KC Culver, University of Southern California; Alberto Segre, University of Iowa

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from their own nation. In contrast, the national origin of UScitizens’ partners generally did not affect their outcomes. These findings support the use ofmixed-nationality partners in pair programming and potentially other collaborative learningcontexts, which diverges from prior studies that suggest facilitating similarity between partnersin terms of demographics, personality, and prior programming experience.IntroductionScholars have explored the impact of active and collaborative learning on college studentoutcomes for decades. Relative to passive learning approaches, active and collaborative learningstrategies often provide notable benefits for learning, academic achievement, and retention incollege (for reviews, see [1] – [5]). However

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Naomi Groza, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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learning, and data visualization [1]. Thisintegration is crucial for handling the increasing complexity and size of data sets in chemicalengineering research and practice [2]. Data science has particularly impacted molecular sciencein chemical engineering, with applications in molecular discovery and property optimization [3].The development of a cyberinfrastructure for data-driven design and exploration of chemicalspace further underscores the potential of data science in transforming chemical research [4].The alignment of data analytics and strategy is transforming the chemical industry, with dataplaying a crucial role in production, research, marketing, and customer service strategies [5]. Theuse of big data and analytics in chemical

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Ameer Slim, University of New Mexico

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thisstudy is crucial in understanding how these advanced techniques are applied to real-world data.The dataset employed in this study comprises a rich and diverse collection of student data from 30different universities. This data set includes several covariates or variables integral to understand-ing the educational landscape and student outcomes.3.1 Data DescriptionThe dataset features a range of variables designed to capture the multifaceted nature of studentexperiences and outcomes across various universities. These variables include: 1. Program Complexity: This is a discrete variable reflecting the complexity of each program that students attend at a given university. The complexity metric could encompass factors like the

Conference Session

Session 1 - Track 1: Diversifying STEM Pathways: Math Circles of Chicago

Collection

2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Douglas O'Roark, Math Circles of Chicago; Boz N Bell, HP Inc.; Tiffany Grant King, HP Inc.

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named in his honor.Mr. Boz N Bell, HP Inc.Mrs. Tiffany Grant King, HP Inc. Mechanical engineer with both academic research experience and industry experience in the areas of automotive, pharmaceutical, paper manufacturing, consumer products/goods, and technology engaged in the challenges in STEM education, talent acquisition, and global business systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023DIVERSIFYINGSTEM PATHW AYS:MATH CIRCLES OFCHICAGO Doug O’ Roark Boz BellA Ne wJ o u rn e y 1. The Need 2. A Solution 3. Outcomes 4. Shared Vision 5. Reflecting on the JourneyIn t ro d u c t io n s Doug O’ Roark

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany; Christine Kawa; Marco Winzker

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deduced expected differences, noevidence of superiority of one of the three experimental conditions (videoconferencing,audioconferencing, and synchronous text-chat) could be observed in this contribution. Possiblereasons for this result, limitations of this study, and practical implications are discussed.Keywords: computer-supported collaborative learning, small-group collaboration, web-conferencing, synchronous online & hybrid teaching1. IntroductionCollaborative Learning (CL) is an instructional strategy with a positive impact on studentachievement (Cohen’s d = 0.39) in general [1]. Especially in undergraduate STEM programs, aCL approach results in greater academic achievement (Cohen’s d = 0.51), more favorableattitudes towards learning

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

expand on the scope of this study by investigating the generalizability of the resultsto other regions and cultures and exploring potential ways to improve the program to support thedevelopment of future leaders in sustainable engineering.IntroductionEngineering education has transformed in recent years, emphasizing experiential learning todevelop students' competencies. One example of this trend is Engineers Without Borders (EWB),which provides students hands-on field experience through sustainable engineering projects. [1].EWB's experiential learning program is based on the principle of direct experience and reflection,which effectively develops the skills necessary for engineering practice, including problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Roy Thackeray, Utah Valley University ; Susan L. Thackeray, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Engineering Division (SWED)Key Words: Software Engineering, Agile Software Development, User documentation, ActiveLearning, Real-world project, Technical Communication.Introduction“Complexity kills,” Microsoft executive Ray Ozzie famously wrote in a 2005 internal memo [1].“It sucks the life out of developers; it makes products difficult to plan, build, and test; it introducessecurity challenges; and it causes user and administrator frustration.” If Ozzie thought things werecomplicated back then, one might wonder what he would make of the complexity softwaredevelopers face today with software users that expect flexibility from software in many the areas offeatures, connectivity options, high performance, multiple platforms, including the Internet

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, University of Houston; Mariam Manuel, University of Houston; Paige Evans, University of Houston; Peter Weber

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course on EDP will be purposefullyintegrated with an in-depth discussion of 3DP. The approach is to dissect a 3D printer’s hardware,explain each component’s function, introduce each component’s manufacturing methods, describepossible defects, and elucidate what works and what does not. This has at least four benefits: 1)PSTs will know what is possibly wrong when a printer or printing process fails, 2) PSTs will learnmore manufacturing processes besides 3DP that can be used to support engineering designprototyping, 3) PSTs will know how to design something that can meet the manufacturingconstraints, i.e., can be actually fabricated, and 4) reduce errors and frustrations caused by faileddesign and failed prints which happen frequently to novices

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.S.A. Dinesh Kumar, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India; Janardhanan Gangathulasi, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India; Shanmuganeethi Velu, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, India

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

and directions ahead in theprofessional development programme.Challenges in faculty upskilling:Upskilling faculty members in pedagogy and technology tools could be complex andchallenging. Techno-pedagogical training provides faculty members with the skills requiredto design and deliver effective instructional materials and activities with the means adoptedby the students. At present, the focus of upskilling is in four major clusters (a) contentknowledge; (b) pedagogical knowledge; (c) pedagogical cum technical content knowledge;and (d) technology cum pedagogical knowledge, as shown in figure 1. Content knowledge Techno

Conference Session

Student Experiences and Development – Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maham A Godil, Purdue University West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

educational environments forDr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dhinesh Radhakrishnan is a research scientist in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023How do engineering attitudes of learners who are displaced change after exposure to a relevant and localized engineering curriculum?IntroductionEngineering education, and STEM education more broadly, has long been recognized as acritical field for addressing global challenges and promoting economic development [1].However, access to relevant engineering education remains a major barrier for many learners,particularly those who have been

Conference Session

AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan

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motivationAerospace engineering is not exempt from its social responsibility, as is seen through the issuesof space resource mining, orbital debris pollution, the military-industrial complex, space tourism,and space territorialization. Current engineering education not only disconnects students fromtheir social influence as practicing engineers but perpetuates injustices by denying theirdestructive effects within a supposedly meritocratic culture [1]. Only focusing on the technicalcomponents of an engineering role assumes that the social responsibility lies with others in theirfield, for example people in leadership positions or activists. However, if within aerospaceengineering everyone assumes others hold the responsibility then no one believes they hold

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mireia Perera-Gonzalez, Northeastern University; Shiaoming Shi, Northeastern University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

highlighting the importance of identifying optimized academictechniques and adequate integrity training to improve students’ experience and performance.These results highlight the need to investigate and understand factors potentially contributing tostudents’ elevated Turnitin similarity scores to achieve the goal of helping students from allbackgrounds to succeed in their graduate studies. Preferred presentation format: “Lightning talk”IntroductionAdvances in technology can facilitate how education increases students’ knowledge and skills[1],but can also offer a means to practice dishonest behaviors[2]. Plagiarism, the use of other’s workor ideas without proper reference to the author, hinders education and raises an important ethicalissue[3

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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. Thiscommittee was formed in the spring of 2022. A few virtual meetings occurred in the spring of2022 during which time the members were advised and discussed the upcoming overarching tasksand goals.Over the summer of 2022, each committee member was individually tasked with providing a 1-2page write up of what topics they felt should be covered in the new course and the justification foreach topic, keeping in mind the new constraints of time per week and credit hours. Each committeemember did this individually without contribution from other members in order to not bias anyone.Prior to the fall semester, the committee chair combined the contributions of each committeemember into one document. Although no comments were disregarded in the initial

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Eric Wright, University of Florida

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, 2023 Measuring Systems Thinking Using Stealth AssessmentAbstractAs technology advances and databases grow larger, people require high-level skills to processinformation effectively [1]. To address complex problems while maintaining a comprehensiveview of the situation, one valuable competency is Systems Thinking (ST). ST is a systematicapproach that allows individuals to navigate different levels of a system without losing sight ofthe big picture [2]. For instance, software development involves numerous components,including user needs, environments, change management, performance metrics, budget,workflows, and more. A systems thinker must understand the causal relationships between thesecomponents to provide a comprehensive and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

V. Sanchez Padilla, Virginia Tech; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Albert Espinal, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN).Albert Espinal, Escuela Superior Polit´ecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil, Ecuador ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 ` Stakeholders’ Perceptions about an Undergraduate Engineering Program Accreditation Process in Ecuador: Exploratory Work in ProgressBackgroundAccreditation of an engineering program allows a university to show that its program meetsspecified quality criteria in relation to teaching strategies, assessment methods, curricula, andresources [1]–[6]. Although institutions, such

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

recycling, reusing, reducing, andrethinking, and it is defined as designing materials for durability, reuse, remanufacturing, andrecycling to keep products, components, and materials circulating in the economy [1].Deconstruction is one of the circular economy methods for faster recovery of building products,parts, materials, and components to minimize environmental impact and maximize economicvalue through reuse, recycling, repair, and remanufacture [2]. For proper deconstruction ofbuilding components, buildings need to be designed for disassembly. Some of the key principlesfor designing the building for disassembly include: (a) proper documentation of methods andmaterials used for construction such that it can be utilized during deconstruction; (b

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet; Levi Savercool; Hylie Jane Holloway

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engineering course. Two upper-level students were selected to lead theSI sessions while providing peer mentorship and community engagement for the first-yearstudents. The faculty teaching both courses worked together with the peer mentors to develop aplan for the SI sessions.This paper will detail the SS Program and analyze the performance of the students in their firstquarter at the university. Data from common exams given in their precalculus and engineeringcourses will be used to examine the effectiveness of the program.MotivationFirst-year engineering students are at-risk for high attrition rates [1], [2]. Social issues,independence, adapting to a new environment, foundational knowledge, and other factors havebeen determined as possible

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University

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demonstrated as a way to combat poverty and elevate the status of women byMuhammed Yunus and the Grameen Bank. Yunus was awarded the Nobel Prize for his efforts.Since then a large number of microfinance organizations have arisen. More recently, internetbased microfinance has broadened the participation of both borrowers, who may live in remoteareas, and lenders, who may now be private individuals, investing through organizations such asKiva or Zidisha.History of MicrofinanceMicrofinance was practiced as early as 1720 as a means to alleviate poverty in Ireland, includingbefore and after the famine [1]. Microfinance proliferated after the success of the Grameen Bankin Bangladesh. Started as a project in 1976 by Yunus, the Grameen bank has grown to

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Drzymalski, Temple University

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profession leaving them at a disadvantage [1] [2][3]. They argue that what is needed is the ability to design and function in a diverse, globalenvironment and that many are graduating with skills that are often in conflict with workplacerequirements leaving them ill-equipped to be a fully functioning contributor.As an example, we teach students to research the problem during the engineering design process,before developing potential solutions. This research typically consists of only those elementswhich relate to the engineering specifications of the problem and the subsequent requirementsand constraints developed are measured via engineering equipment or tools. On the other hand,the practice of engineering can be considered a web of socio-technical

Conference Session

AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Juhyun Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Plomin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu, I-STEM, (Illinois Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education Initiative; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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classrooms enhances studentfoundational knowledge, hands-on capabilities, and overall engineering design aptitude.Integrating hands-on activities into massive open online courses (MOOCs) could increasestudent access to more real-life learning opportunities. This paper reports on instructor(s)experiences while developing and implementing an introductory rocketry course with bothonline and hands-on components intended for high school and early collegiate students.IntroductionFrom 2016 to 2021, the space industry grew by an estimated 18.4% [1] with nearly half of thegrowth occurring in 2021. The demand for work in the space and defense industry is high. Yet,many young students still do not see a place for themselves in the industry, especially

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Will Klein, University of Maryland, College Park

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restrictions and lockdown from 2020-2022 inmany of the populated cities of the world. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore students (UMES)students in 3 undergrad courses (Introduction to Environmental Sciences; Biology for Honors students; andEcology) and 1 graduate course (Teaching STEM at K-12 schools), and summer-exchange undergraduateengineering and high school interns had the opportunity to research the effects of Covid-19 pandemic onair quality for selected overpopulated cities in the world. The data collected were from March 2020through summer of 2022. The objectives of integrating this research in STEM education are: a) tofind a correlation among air quality parameters because of Covid-19; b) to analyze the effects ofthe pandemic on CO