Collection

2004 GSW

Authors

Ronald Barr; Marcus Pandy; Anthony Petrosino; Barbara Austin

forms.Since the Mid-Outcomes survey was administered right after the VBL module, it is not a surprisethat experimental, computing, and communication (graphical) outcomes rose noticeably from thePre-Outcome experiences. Also, the last four outcomes (7, 8, 9, 10) seem to decrease linearly ingoing from the Pre- to Mid- to Post-Outcomes surveys. These latter outcomes (teamwork, life-long learning, professional issues, and societal issues) are softer engineering skills that were notaddressed in the course, and the student’s reflected this fact with their rankings. Outcomes Survey 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50

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2004 GSW

Authors

Alison Reed; Kenneth Van Treuren

tunnel are the only lights used. The position of the lights minimizes themaximum amount of reflection of the lights on the exterior of the wind tunnel, allowingthe camera setup to capture the true color in the images under the same conditions forboth calibration and experimentation.A Variac controller and fan are set at a speed to pull air through the test section while anupstream mesh heater provides as a constant heat source. As air flows through the testsection, the arc welder heats a stainless steel mesh which evenly distributes energy intothe air. As the surface heats, the liquid crystal changes color. Once the plate reaches41°C (as measured by the surface thermocouple), the upper limit for the particular crystalused, the heater and fan are

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Paul R. Corder

bracket is thin relative to its otherdimensions. In the case of the beam, the thickness was on the same order as the otherbeam dimensions. Conveying this type of modeling sensitivity to a student using FEA isa challenge.Discussion The following points reflect this mechanical design teacher’s experience withsomeone who does calculations and FEA studies without due consideration of thereasonableness of the estimated stress response. 1) A person should always interpret the results of calculations or simulations forreasonableness. It is not unusual to find engineering students substitute numbers intoequations without questioning the reasonableness of the “solution”. One commoncharacteristic of this situation is inconsistency in the units of

Collection

2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

Authors

Wesley Carpenter, The University of Akron

1students initial design abilities, better strategies can be developed to provide scaffolding asappropriate design skills are taught throughout the program.Background Engineering design is an important aspect of any engineering or engineering technologyprogram. Design is what engineers do, and hence the training should reflect this. Traditionally,design experiences have been relegated to senior year capstone experiences. Recently however,an increase in the number of design experiences in the freshman year, sometimes referred to ascornerstone design experiences, are being introduced into curricula. These design-focusedcourses have taken the form of project-based courses where the structure of the course focusesaround the design of a single or

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gennady Gor, New Jersey Institute of Technology

much enjoyed the guest lectures; it was one of the few times that I learned about how the course material was actually being used in industry. Also, I think the flipped classroom worked well for this course as with programming, questions tend to arise when you are working on an activity rather than learning the syntax. • The guest lectures and seeing industry applications of Python in chemical engineering are very enjoyable. I was doubtful about the structure where videos were posted for watching outside of class and activities were given during class time, but upon reflection I think it was probably the best way to learn the material. • Flipped classroom and in class assignments that we can ask for help

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Mark R O’Shea, California State University Monterey Bay

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Diversity

the on-line approach, both asynchronous and synchronous deliveryoptions were available to accommodate the range of activities undertaken, including readings,teacher contributions to discussion, and completion of assignments by teachers. Discussionforums allowed teachers to share content, ideas, instructional strategies, and alternativeperspectives. As part of the project, teachers implemented and maintained electronic portfolios,that included lesson plans and samples of student work, especially those for “observed classes”either by videotape, through the web, or live. Teachers were also asked to reflect upon theirimplementation of the lesson plans, describing successes and problem areas that occurred duringthe implementation. At an

Collection

2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Cesar Bandera, NJIT MTSM; Regina S. Collins, New Jersey Institute of Technology

projects funded by the SBIR program reflect societal significance of the missions of theaforementioned participating agencies. Every year, each participating federal agency compiles,ranks, down selects, and publishes a list of desired STEM-based innovations that are alignedwith its societally significant mission but which are not commercially available. Each agencyalso publishes instructions on how to apply for SBIR funding, how applications are evaluated,abstracts of previous awards (the proposals themselves are confidential), and award statistics.The number of solicited innovations, called “topics” in SBIR parlance, has increased from 842 in2011 to over two thousand in 2018 (United States Small Business Administration, 2021). Eachtopic includes

Conference Session

Technical Session 4 - Paper 1: Valuable Professional Learning and Development Activities for Black STEM Postdoctoral Scholars

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Kathryn Joan Watson, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

of the phenomenon understudy, and to transfer the findings beyond the bounds of the study to individuals in similar situations(Moustakas, 1994).The research was guided by the following two central research questions: (1) What are the ways inwhich engineering faculty conceptualize STEM identity?(2) How do engineering faculty promote theSTEM identity of undergraduate women in the classroom?Collins’ BSSI Model (2018) was used as the conceptual framework for this study. Four componentscomprise Collins’ BSSI model: reflective identity, competence/ability, values/interest, andassimilation The model assumes an asset-based approach to STEM talent development for studentsand suggests that identity is intersectional, dynamic, developmental, and

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University

, eitherthe light intensity or the electrical field is considered as the measuring variable. This studyconsiders the electrical field as the main measuring variable. Furthermore, no reflection isconsidered in this study20. We investigated the structure of optical fiber interferometers not onlyfor optical fiber filters design but also for exploring a framework for a new digital filter synthesis.Since the single mode optical fiber has an extremely high bandwidth and very low attenuationtransmission medium, a short time-delay bandwidth can be realized. Thus, we proposed this newapproach for designing digital filters based on the single mode optical fiber. The procedure is aparticular case of the theory of low sensitivity discrete time filters structures

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Coradino Naples Colasurd, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Oun, Ohio Northern University

actual robotic team. In general, their task allocation software can be improved in afew different ways by integrating real-time data, improving the flexibility of the algorithm, andenhancing communication and collaboration between tasks. Integrating real-time data would bedone during the implementation of their task structure on a real UAV-UGV robotic team. To applysuch a feature, the robotic team would need to collect data through sensors and/or cameras, transferthe data to a central system so it can be processed, make a decision based on the processed data,constantly update the data to reflect changes in the environment, and finally store the processeddata. The advantage of real-time data is that the software can better understand its

Conference Session

The Challenges that Two-year College Students Face when Transferring to a Four-year College for Engineering and Engineering Technology Program

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sophia Isabela Barber, Pasadena City College; Sophia Isabella Ibargüen, Pasadena City College; Chloe Sharp, Pasadena City College ; Aaron Reedy, DataClassroom; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, Main Campus; Yu-Chung Chang-Hou, Pasadena City College; Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

community college faculty can contact the MNT-ECor visit our website (micronanoeducation.org) for more information on joining this program.AcknowledgementsThis project was supported by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC), NSF ATEDUE 200028, and by the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN), NSF EEC 1227110. Theopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References: 1. J. A. Hewlett, “Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research Experiences (UREs): The Expanding Role of the Community College,” CBE-Life Sciences Education, Aug. 2018. 2. G. Bangera, S. E. Brownell, “Course-Based

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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Electrical and Computer

equity and accessibility for all. These methods are summarized below.1) Combine synchronous and asynchronous learning options to provide both flexibility for self- paced learning and humanized interactions in the class. [10]–[13]. All the course materials, schedules, and assignments were managed using iLearn. Weekly pre-recorded lectures, usually composed of two or three 30- to 50-minute videos, were posted to iLearn as shown in Figure 2(a). At the end of each video lecture, exercises were added to reflect the topics covered in the video. A shared Google doc was created to collect questions from the students on the video lectures. The weekly video lectures were designed tailored to the weekly lab activities. Students must watch

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

undergraduate research. The survey questionswere generated based on recurrent conversations the faculty advisor had with his undergraduatestudents during research meetings, office hours, or arbitrary settings. Moreover, the survey1 Cohort 2 information is in parenthesesincluded an open-ended question that provided students an opportunity to reflect and share abouttheir experiences in engaging in a research group setting. Descriptive statistics were employed foranalysis and presentation of data results. The authors note the following limitations of the study:(a) small sample size; (b) self-developed survey instrument; (c) convenient sampling procedure.The administered survey consisted of nine questions for Cohort 1 and Cohort 2: Question 1: Faculty

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

competency. 9Fig. 2: Comparison of IDI scores pre- and post- program. Eleven students showed an increasingtrend and seven students showed a decrease.Conclusions The Sustainability Across Sectors – Sweden program impacted students’ short- and long-term academic and professional paths. The summative teaching evaluation scores reflect thatstudents gained new cultural perspectives and that the program integrated Swedish culture intothe curriculum. Students also recognized the program in the larger context of their engineeringmajor at Purdue University. The short-term benefits continued and evolved to shape studentschoices regarding graduate school, thesis research topics, additional intercultural

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 13

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jungsun Kim, Indiana University Bloomington; Amber Simpson, Binghamton University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

guidelines: To what extentshould caregivers be provided with information and facilitation to engage their children in theprocess of STEM moments?AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1759259 (Indiana University) and Grant No. 1759314 (Binghamton University). Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of theauthor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. References[1] Pontecorvo, C., & Girardet, H. (1993). Arguing and reasoning in understanding historical topics. Cognition and instruction, 11(3-4), 365-395.[2] Crowley, K., & Callanan, M

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

to temporarily shiftfrom classroom to virtual participation for one or more weeks due to illness, a need toquarantine/isolate, or other health-related reasons. In these cases, classroom students were addedto a virtual team temporarily, then returned to the physical classroom when able. The logistics ofmanaging shifting participation was somewhat complicated, but students overwhelminglyappreciated the option to elect their participation preference, as reflected in end of semesterevaluations and comments.One instructor observed a notable increase in quantitative evaluation of teaching effectivenesswith this course, as measured by end of semester surveys administered by the university.Though there is no data for past semesters (this was the

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University; Tom Elliott Spector; Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University; Jeanne M. Homer, Oklahoma State University; William Crawford

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering

thought through.After specifying every material used in each BIM model with every unique material condition, Tally wasready for the second round of assumed variables. For the sake of time, these variables were largely left attheir generic values, but they were no less critical to accurate results of a real-life scenario. Tally’s abilityto accurately assess “cradle to grave” carbon impact becomes quite evident in this set of global variablesthat apply to each project. If desired, the travel distance of each material can be clarified to reflect a true-to-life analysis of transportation on carbon required for construction, and inputs for building lifedemonstrate the environmental impacts upon demolition of the structure. All these variables were

Conference Session

Teaching Methodology & Assessment 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Connor Ott, University of Colorado Boulder; Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado Boulder; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

, the University changed the end-of-semesterevaluation questions and they did not include questions on instructor effectiveness or coursedifficulty. We include this discussion of student evaluations to note a limitation of the study,which is that we compare two fundamentally different courses. Though the survey questions donot ask students about personal interest, intellectual challenge, or the instructors, differences inthese areas exist and contribute to students' overall perception of a class and may influence howthey perceive the goal structures we have asked them to reflect on.In addition to the goal structures a classroom presents to students, students themselves mayidentify more closely with some motivations than others. The box-and

Conference Session

Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew J. Ford, Cornell University; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Elizabeth Mills Fisher, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

seen no evidence forsystematic differences in intrinsic motivation between men and women in either cohort.Therefore it seems unlikely that self-selection bias played a significant role.Our findings suggest that students were less motivated to learn in Fall 2020 (remote instruction)than in Fall 2019. However, the decrease in motivation over the course of the semester wasidentical in both conditions. This consistent decline may be an artifact of multiple surveying, ormay simply reflect the inevitable decline in enthusiasm under the burden of exams, impendingproject deadlines, and extracurricular commitments.Our unique dataset offers a narrow glimpse into the effect of COVID-19 on our students.However, we have assumed that the constructs measured

Conference Session

Studies of Shifting In-person Courses to Online and Students' Online Behavior

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jaskirat Singh Batra, Texas A&M University; Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

/TAs,and with other students—during the course. Again for clarity, the difference betweentechnology/platforms and methods was defined throughout the survey with examples from theentertainment industry.Face-to-face courses: This type of course typically has an in-person session, and may haveoutside components to the course. There were no face-to-face courses offered in the summer2020 semester, however, the students were asked to reflect on their interaction in face-to-facecourses from the fall 2019 semester. The students were asked the following qualitative questionsabout their interaction during the face-to-face session as well as outside the face-to-face session– (i) how the student interacted with instructors/TAs, and (ii) how the student

Conference Session

Machine Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

benefit to the course material. Their response and anecdotal feedback suggestedpositive value. Finally, the last question was an early check on their reflection of improvedwriting skills. Although they had only one assignment, their reponse indicated substantialimprovement. This makes sense given that they apperently had little experience in technicalwriting prior to this course. 5 4 3.9 3.9 Response 3.5 3 2.6 2 1 I II

Conference Session

Design Teams 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Alejandra Hormaza Mejia, University of California, Irvine; Mark E. Walter, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the team’s stated goals clear from the beginning? How successful do YOU think the team was in achieving its stated goals?IQ15. Considering all your activities (academic, social, work, family, etc) at the time, what priority was your project work, and why?Proposed Data AnalysisWe will use an inductive-deductive thematic analysis approach to our data analysis [20]. Usingthe literature on teaming and psychological safety, we will create a preliminary code book. Then,based on the interview data, we will update the code book to reflect ideas and concepts that arisefrom the data.Expected ResultsBased on the literature review, we expect to find themes related to psychological safety, includingpersonal characteristics, past experiences

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Taylor Maida, University of Notre Dame; Simran Moolchandaney, University of Notre Dame; Gabrielle Tanjuatco, University of Notre Dame; Caroline Lubbe, University of Notre Dame

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

focused on gaining exposure tothe engineering in ski resorts including lift operations and snow making processes while buildingstudent-student and student-faculty relationships. During the 4-hour bus ride to the ski resort,students were asked to read a scholarly article on one of eight topics related to ski resorts.Students met in small groups with others that selected the same ski related topic and gave areport out to the larger group. At the ski resort, students had a behind the scenes tour of the liftoperations and of the snow making process. Students had the rest of the day to ski or take alesson with other women on the trip. The evening included a team building workshop whichincluded reflection on the day’s activities and how their

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Virtual Instruction in the First Year II

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

instructor reflects on the day’s work and also talks about thenext meeting and the preparatory work required prior. This pattern generally continues for all the meetings except for the final projectpresentations. It is important to know that student groups also meet outside of class hours towork on projects and complete the prep work. With the outbreak of COVID-19, there was a sudden shift in the design thinking coursedelivery in the Spring 2020 semester. In March 2020, the class was asked to meet online for therest of the semester after the Spring break. The instructional team met before the Spring break tobrainstorm on how to proceed the instruction during the online learning and finalized theirindividual approaches before resuming

Conference Session

Diversity and Two-year Colleges part 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

A. Fort Gwinn, Lipscomb University; Todd Gary

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College

awareness activities, transfer transition support, cohesive learningcommunities, and scholarships. The program’s emphasis on an uncommon pathway toengineering reflected both the anticipated attraction of new students plus the shift of students totwo-year pre-engineering programs in response to the Tennessee Promise initiative, whichprovides free tuition at all state community colleges beginning in the fall of 2015. The proposedpathway to a senior engineering school was designed to pre-empt the unintended but wellrecognized consequences of students starting their engineering training at two-year schools byimproving student preparedness for transfer, providing structured support for students preparingto transfer, and rapidly establishing connection

Conference Session

The Role of Peers in Promoting Learning and Persistence

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Cody D Jenkins, Arizona State University; Karl A. Smith, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Ryan James Milcarek, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

influencedtheir grade, (3) impressions of other members in the study group, (4) opinions about the mostvaluable and least helpful parts of the study group and (5) reflections on how participating in thestudy group changed their confidence in completing the engineering degree and their feelingsabout being a student at ASU. Pseudonyms were given to participants to ensure theconfidentiality of the interview.ResultsThere were 22/50 respondents for the post-survey (response rate of 44%). Of these, 16 could bematched to the pre-survey, due to the fact that some students did not use the same personal codethat they generated on the pre-survey. Of the 16, 14 had been placed in PLSGs, and one hadbeen placed in TARs (one student did not identify a group).Table 2

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Rui Zhang, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

sustainability engineering education has been widelyrecognized. However, reflecting the concept of sustainability in the course content and providingsufficient sustainability education standards are also issues that need to be considered. Some highereducation institutions have added sustainability courses to their construction courses and madethem compulsory courses for students. But there is a challenge in sustainable design education:recognizing the need for change and applying it to the enterprise [5]. Therefore, it still needs todiscover an appropriate way to improve sustainable education. Through appropriate engineeringactivities and education, students can increase their understanding of the world and theircommitment to sustainable development [6

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nagash Antoine Clarke , University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

mentor can be accessible at any time and any place frompotentially any smart device. AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1831964. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. References[1] E. National Academies of Science, and Medicine, NASEM. (2019). The Science of Effective Mentoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics (STEMM) Available: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/bhew/mentoring/index.htm[2] F

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eunsil Lee, Florida International University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Matthew J. Miller PhD, Loyola University Chicago

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

National Science Foundation grant #1849430. Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] S. Brophy, S. Klein, M. Portsmore, & C. Rogers, “Advancing engineering education in P‐12 classrooms,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 369-387, 2008.[2] S. Purzer, J. Strobel & M. E., & Cardella, M. E. (Eds.). (2014). Engineering in pre-college settings: Synthesizing research, policy, and practices. Purdue University Press[3] N. V. Mendoza Díaz, & M. F. Cox, “An Overview of the Literature: Research in P-12 Engineering Education,” Advances in Engineering

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lighting Talk Session 1: COVID-19 Focus

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Joseph H. Hammer, University of Kentucky; Ellen L. Usher, University of Kentucky

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

priority in their position, which could misrepresent how thegeneral population of engineering faculty feel about student mental health. Finally, this surveyfocused on faculty self-reported confidence levels about communicating with students aboutdifferent mental health concerns rather than quantifiable skill levels. Literature shows that evenwith trained therapists, there is little relationship between confidence and competence when itcomes to treatment efficacy. In fact, it has been found that therapists who have higher levels ofself-doubt can help facilitate better patient outcomes [25]. This is possibly due to positive self-reflections that result in improved therapeutic interventions. As a result, lack of confidence doesnot necessarily mean