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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 6

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Sami N. Rollins, University of San Francisco; Alark Joshi, University of San Francisco; Xornam Apedoe, University of San Francisco; Sophie Engle, University of San Francisco; Matthew Malensek; Gian Bruno, University of San Francisco

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Computer Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.Prof. Matthew MalensekMr. Gian Bruno, University of San Francisco American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Understanding Professional Identity Development Among Computer Science StudentsIntroductionDespite growing enrollments in computing programs, retention, particularly of students fromhistorically marginalized and minoritized groups, remains a challenge [1]. Recent research hasdemonstrated that a stronger sense of disciplinary identity may contribute to increased persistencein STEM fields. A number of High-Impact Educational Practices (HIPs) [2] have been shown

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

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Rajani Muraleedharan, Saginaw Valley State University; Marie Cassar, Saginaw Valley State University

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personal interactions with professionals working in STEMfields focused on motivating students to visualize themselves on STEM career pathways;family/mentor-focused STEM opportunities intended to broaden students’ educational andemotional support networks; and an integrated STEM-curriculum for teachers to build upon keyconcepts.Background and IntroductionIn 2017, a National Science Foundation (NSF) study [1] projected the adult population of UnitedStates will be more than 50% minorities by 2060, which directly impacts the Science, technology,engineering and mathematic (STEM) workforce and measures to remove barriers in STEMeducation becomes critical. Many universities focus on efforts to recruit students for undergraduateeducation by supporting

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Maija A. Benitz, Roger Williams University; Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Selby M. Conrad, Roger Williams University

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engineering education during the 2020-2021academic year. The transition to remote learning was particularly difficult for many of the hands-on experiential learning and laboratory courses that are integral parts of an engineeringeducation. Very few engineering programs in the United States offer purely remote learningenvironments for engineering students, and so this kind of teaching and learning was new forboth faculty, rapidly adjusting their curriculum in a short amount of time, and for the studentswho had to quickly adapt their learning styles [1]. In addition, most students across the countryleft their campuses and returned home to complete the spring 2020 semester from afar, leading tofewer interactions with their peers, faculty, and staff for

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 4

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Stephanie J. Lunn, Florida International University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Mark A. Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Tiana Solis, Florida International University

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from FIU.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women (specifically Black and His- panic women) in computer-related engineering fields.Prof. Zahra Hazari, Florida International University Zahra Hazari is an Associate Professor

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Asset Sourcing for Remaking Engineering Learning

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Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Anna Lee Swan, University of Washington; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

, assets based approaches to STEM equity,and gender and race stratification in education and the workforce. She was awarded the 2020 WEPANFounders Award. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Unified Voice and Group Agency: Developing Teams to Transform Engineering EducationThis research paper investigates how individual change agents come together to form effectiveand efficient teams. Improving equity and social justice within academic engineering requireschanges that are often too complex and too high-risk for a faculty member to pursue on their own[1], [2]. These changes include the broad diffusion of culturally responsive pedagogies thatemphasize the value of diverse

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Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

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Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Michele Miller, Campbell University

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team in implementingthis method as a case study.Purpose of this paperThis paper is intended to both present a technique that can be used across a number of contextsand to illustrate a case study of using this technique in a specific instance. Implementation ofresearch-based methods is often slow and difficult [1]. New methods can be presented in acontext-less or abstract format, making it difficult to bridge the research-to-practice gap, andpublications tend to value an innovative method more than an in-depth implementation exampleor guide [2]. How does this research-based method look in a real-life context? How can it beadopted? As we see with our students, without concrete examples for reference, it is oftendifficult to employ a new method

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Professional Formation and Career Experiences

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Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nathan E. Canney, Taylor Devices, Inc.

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Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Canney currently works as a Senior Project Manager for Taylor Devices, Inc. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Using a Values Lens to Examine Engineers’ Workplace ExperiencesIntroductionThe development of a skilled and robust U.S. engineering workforce is more crucial than ever asnumerous social, environmental, and health crises unravel on a national and global stage [1]. Yet,productivity and retention remain prominent concerns for the engineering profession [2] [3].Studies have addressed these issues by focusing on the persistence of a “skills and knowledge”gap, noting how engineers’ preparation

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Grace Lynn Baldwin; Sarah Larose, Purdue University

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led to out-of-state and internationalstudents being favored for admission, due to the tuition levels being higher for these students [1].This circumstance has resulted in residential (in-state) students with low socioeconomic status(SES), many of whom are underrepresented minorities (URM), to be competing at a distinctdisadvantage for admission within the current process. This is especially true within the highlydesired science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. The value of adegree from a top school allows the holder more potential job offers, a higher starting salary, anda wider geographical range of job opportunities, and research shows that the value for low-SESstudents is even greater [2].Historically, universities

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Grace Lynn Baldwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Sarah Larose, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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accepted termfor students seeking higher education from low socio-economic status [1] [2]. The scholarshipportion of the program was designed to offset about 50% of collegiate costs and be comparableto other merit scholarships at the university.Research at Purdue University had been performed by the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) tosee incoming metrics of students who entered college in another major besides engineering [3].Many of these students had tried to begin in engineering, but had been accepted into another major,because of concerns with their test scores and high school grades. This study consisted of five yearsof incoming students (n=50) and showed that the under-represented student did not necessarily needthe high incoming test and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Rebekah J. Hammack, Montana State University; Nick Lux, Montana State University; Paul Gannon, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University

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teachers and students. The diversity of the teacher workforce in the USA,however, does not reflect the diversity of the student population, resulting in most Americanstudents coming from different backgrounds than their teachers [1]. When teachers do notunderstand the different backgrounds of their students, learning can be inhibited. As Delpit [2]explains, “We educators set out to teach, but how can we reach the worlds of others when wedon't even know they exist?” (pg. 14).One way educators can learn more about the cultures of their students is through the use ofethnographic observation methods [3,4]. Through studying the communities and homes of theirstudents, teachers can identify local and familial funds of knowledge that students bring

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Motivation, Goal Orientation, Identity, and Career Aspirations

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Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University; Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L. Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Chan Ham, Kennesaw State University; Renee Butler, Kennesaw State University

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Engineering and Engineering Technology and a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Using Motivational Theory to Implement S-STEM Activities Supporting Student SuccessAbstractThis research paper describes the early results from a scholarship program that has been initiatedwith an overall goal to increase degree completion of low-income, high-achievingundergraduates with demonstrated financial need in engineering. The project will achieve fourmajor objectives: 1) provide scholarships 2) engage students with engineering faculty andindustry partners; 3) create community among students; and

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First-year Programs: Computation in the First Year

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Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Ada Barach, Ohio State University; Connor Jenkins, Ohio State University; Serendipity S. Gunawardena, Ohio State University

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averageself-reported skill level for women was lower than that of men, there was no significant differencein assessment scores. Finally, it was also found that honors students performed significantly betteron the assessments than standard students, however those differences are likely related to theextra programming instruction that those students received. The goal of this study is to provideinsight into the programming skills of first-year engineering students with a variety of priorexperience and perceived ability.Introduction and BackgroundConcept inventories are validated assessments which test student understanding of broad conceptsin a given field[1]. They are a collection of multiple-choice questions[2]. Since the developmentof the Force

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

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Andrea T. Kwaczala, Western New England University; Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Denine A Northrup, Western New England University

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importantfor realizing design functionality, and to aid in the communication of engineering design ideas to others.The constructionist theory identifies that the act of creating an external artifact which can be shared andreflected upon will promote learning and lead to the generation of new ideas [1-2]. As engineering designinstructors, it is often difficult to get students out of the conceptual design space and into the mindset ofprototyping and building physical artifacts. To evaluate the student experiences, engineering self-efficacycould help to understand the intrinsic motivation as well as their academic performance [3-4], especiallywhen evaluated in a making environment that utilizes the constructionist framework in the designclassroom.The

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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Allen J. Antoine Jr, Rice University Office of STEM Engagement; Carrie A. Obenland, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christopher Barr, Office of Research, Rice University; Matthew Cushing, Rice University; Carolyn Aitken Nichol, Rice University

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). It is interesting tonote that this correlates to participating teachers’ students having an average score in the “MeetsExpectations” category while the comparison group fell in the “Approaches Expectations”category as defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This report will provide a practicalgroundwork for crafting cross-curricular professional development opportunities that lead toincreased teacher self-efficacy and student achievement on standardized mathematicsassessments.IntroductionMathematics courses have been described as a gatekeeper for student achievement for decades[1]. Although some contest that performance in these courses is merely an indicator of studentsuccess and not a contributing factor, many studies point to the

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STEM Issues

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Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology

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National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science Technology Engineering & Math(NSF S-STEM) address the need for a high quality workforce to ensure the nation’scompetitiveness in the global economy is maintained [1]. The S-STEM program aims to increasethe number of students with demonstrated financial need obtaining degrees in STEM fields,improve STEM undergraduate education, and advance the understanding of best practices for theretention and graduation of low-income, academically talented students in STEM. Funding forthese projects supports scholarships and curricular and co-curricular activities that supportstudent success.The Self-Determined Critical Mass of Engineering Technology Scholars (SD-COMETS)program is a comprehensive program

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First-year Programs: Focus on Student Success 2

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Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University; Jon Harcum, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Bristol Community College; Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University

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readiness, and itsultimate goal is increasing retention in this population [1], [2]. In addition to cohorting studentsin STEM courses, the GELC program requires students to co-enroll in a learning strategiescourse. The course is designed to develop self-regulatory, academic, and social-psychologicalcompetence for students through its three primary units: Habits of Professionals, Habits ofLearning, and Habits of Mind. An overarching goal of the course is to support students inbecoming successful STEM students and future engineering professionals. While the course is inits fourth iteration, the Fall 2020 semester marks the first use of the LASSI within the learningstrategies course. Our approach went beyond using the LASSI as a measure of

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Computers in Education 8 - Video Technology

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Markus Iseli, University of California, Los Angeles; Tianying Feng, University of California, Los Angeles; Gregory Chung, University of California, Los Angeles; Ziyue Ruan; Joe Shochet, codeSpark; Amy Strachman, codeSpark

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topic of interest in K-12 education. Childrenthat are exposed at an early age to STEM curriculum, such as computer programming andcomputational thinking, demonstrate fewer obstacles entering technical fields [1]. Increasedknowledge of programming and computation in early childhood is also associated with betterproblem solving, decision-making, basic number sense, language skills, and visual memory [2].As a digital competence, coding is explicitly regarded as a key 21st Century Skill, as the“literacy of today,” such that its acquisition is regarded as essential to sustain economicdevelopment and competitiveness [3]. Hence, the reliable evaluation of students’ process data incontext of problem solving tasks that require CT is of great

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3

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Carol S. Stwalley, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette; Grace Lynn Baldwin; Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Sarah Larose

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-state, residential students. This is particularly problematicfor low socioeconomic status (SES) students, because they tend to overwhelming select publicland grant universities as their schools of choice for higher education [1]. Most of the popularmajors offered at these institutions are in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) fields, and those are especially competitive for admission. An additional burden on thelow-SES students is that many of them are in the first generation of their family to attend collegeor are underrepresented minorities (URM). These students contend with issues that manyaffluent, majority individuals cannot comprehend [2].An NSF S-STEM grant, Rising Scholars: Web of Support used as an Indicator of

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International Division Technical Session 5

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Zuleka Woods, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Johnny C. Woods Jr. , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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institutions have turned to study abroadprograms. These programs have taken critical steps in marketing and depicting study abroadexperiences in ways that attract students. However, minimal research has given attention to themarketing and promotion of study abroad programs. In this study, using content analysis, weassessed how engineering programs are presented to students as consumers using materials fromfour Research 1 Universities websites. Our purpose was to identify how internationalengineering program websites’ content depict and market study abroad programs. Our resultsshow depending on destinations, study abroad programs are more or less likely to beengineering-driven.Keywords: Engineering, Global Engineering, Study Abroad, International

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Femineer® Program is currently a three-year hands-on curriculum 1) Creative Robotics, 2)Wearable Technology, and 3) Pi Robotics. Each year is comprised of a 30 to 40-hour project.Creative Robotics focuses on Scratch programming by using the Hummingbird control platform.The robot structure is open-source and includes a controller board, sensors, motors, and realwiring. Wearable Technology concentrates on C programming with an Arduino chip controlplatform, sewing with conductive thread, and soldering. The focus of Pi Robotics is on RaspberryPi by using the Python programming language to build a robot and give tasks to the robot toperform. The skills that the Femineer® students are learning in the current three-year programentail skills that

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3

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Patricia Caratozzolo P.E., Tecnológico de Monterrey; Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark; Peter Jan Randewijk, Technical University of Denmark; David Navarro-Duran, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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the Fourth IndustrialRevolution [1][2]. Table 1 shows the skills expected to be trending by 2022: Innovation,Active Learning and Creativity are on the rise. Table 1. Increasing skill demand by 2022 1 Analytical thinking and innovation 2 Active learning and learning strategies 3 Creativity, originality, and initiative 4 Technology design and programming 5 Critical thinking and analysis 6 Complex problem-solving 7 Leadership and social influence 8 Emotional intelligence 9 Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation 10 System analysis and evaluationSeveral researches in the literature review addressed the issue of how to

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3

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Carlos Martin Chang, Florida International University; Adeeba Abdul Raheem, University of Texas at El Paso

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experiences develop essential skills needed tosucceed in the ever-increasing global marketplace and are appreciated by prospective employers.Also, students with international educational experiences have increased awareness of careeroptions and a clearer idea of their career goals [8,9]. Braskamp [1] suggested that study abroadexperiences enhance global learning and development, which has become the core of holisticstudent development.One of the most important goals of any study abroad program is to broaden students’ globalperspectives and train future leaders to be more effective, respectful of other cultures. Studieshave demonstrated that these programs have the potential for nurturing a global citizenry ifeffective pedagogical techniques are

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Innovative Pedagogies Afforded Through Technology and Remote Learning

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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them to drop out of college? Extensive research thereforeis still being conducted to determine how people learn [1], [2]. The importance of engagementhas been identified as key to retention, learning, and the development of self-regulated learners[3] – [9]. Interest as an affective state representing students’ experience of learning has beenproposed to be the result of integration of the three dimensions of engagement which arebehavioral, cognitive and affective engagement [10], [11].The effect of engagement in meaningful academic activities on retention of first year students [5]showed statistically significant impacts on GPA and persistence. It was also noted aproportionally higher positive impact of educationally engaging activities on

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Ricardo Miguel Garcia Pineda, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jaya S. Goswami, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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a TexasA&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). Few STEMstudents get the opportunity to experience an authentic work environment before being thrustinto the workforce after graduation. Exposing college students to research projects early in theiracademic careers has demonstrated strong evidence of improved student-persistence [1]. TheNational Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering states that students should developtheir own project-based learning opportunities that are part of a team project effort [2].To help STEM students increase their preparedness and readiness for their future careers,TAMUK offers a three-week summer research internship (SRI) program to TAMUK sophomoreand junior students

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

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Phuong Truong, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Nicholas Stein, University of California, San Diego; Katie Hsieh, University of California, San Diego; Ravi D. Patel; Farnia Nafarifard, University of California, San Diego; Chen Du, University of California, San Diego; Kien Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego

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skills workshops,industry/alumni engagement, and campus resources). The program concluded with studentspresenting their final projects and submitting a project report. Top performing students receivedresearch internship opportunities provided by our faculty. The costs and benefits associated withvirtual programs as they compare with traditional in-person programs are discussed.IntroductionIncreasingly, engineering students are expected to have a strong record of technical skills as wellas professional development skills before they enter a globally competitive workforce [1-4].Typically, students attain these skills at the university through a myriad of ways, includingcoursework, student organizations, engagement with peers and faculty, and hands

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Educational and Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE

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Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Audra N. Morse, Michigan Technological University; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University

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, policies, and programs. The ASCE Committee on Accreditation Operations (COAO)focuses on recruitment, training, assignment, and evaluation of program evaluators foraccreditation of programs in the six areas for which ASCE serves as lead society [1].ASCE staff and volunteers provide significant effort to support accreditation activities. ASCEstaff and volunteer time is required to recruit and support a 200-plus person roster of PEVs, 16TCs who also serve as Commissioners in the Engineering or Engineering TechnologyAccreditation Commissions (EAC or ETAC), and three ASCE volunteers who serve as ABETArea Delegates. ASCE serves as the lead society for six sets of program criteria spanning twodifferent ABET commissions (i.e., EAC and ETAC).ABET

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Governance, Diplomacy, and International Comparisons in Engineering Education

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Yi Cao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Xiaoye Ma, Tsinghua University; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Xiaofeng Tang, Tsinghua University; Zheping Xie, Tsinghua University; Haiyan Zhao

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attractive for the best and the brightest.”—National Academy of Engineering, “The Engineer of 2020” [1].A series of reports throughout the latter decades of the 20th Century criticized STEM educationin the United States for failing to meet demands to remain globally competitive [2]. Such callsincreased in urgency as a series of technologically advancing events of the mid-1990s leveled theglobal playing field in economic and technological leadership – a leveling that authors such asThomas Friedman described as a “Flat World” [3-6]. Looking toward this more competitive,interconnected future, particularly with new developments in the STEM education and workforcein China and India, in 2004 the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

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Working Together: Approaches to Inclusivity and Interdisciplinarity

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Tawfik Elshehabi, University of Wyoming

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90% of my students (N=87) strongly agreedthat sharing my teaching philosophy is critical. Additionally, underrepresented students wereempowered and archived more than half the “A”s in my courses. In conclusion, since equal is notalways fair, instructors must make their expectations exceptionally clear to ensure that anystudent can succeed and earn an “A.” I believe it is time for educators to polish their teachingphilosophy, create appealing visual models, and share them with their students.IntroductionDeveloping a Teaching Philosophy Statement (TPS) is central in any academic career [1]. TPSdeclares the educator’s approach to teaching and learning. Creating a teaching philosophyengages educators in metacognitive reflection on what they

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Socially Responsible Engineering I: Context, Innovation, and Reflection

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Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Ngan T.T. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Linda Ann Duke, Kansas State University, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible P.E., Texas Tech University

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group discussion, listening/paraphrasing, observation, imagination/creativity, and critical thinking. Another key themeidentified was “Appreciating Others’ Perspectives”, in which students expressed appreciation ofthe differences in perspective that VTS discussions tend naturally to draw out. This findinghighlights the potential of VTS as a tool for promoting and supporting diversity in engineering.Based on these data and a brief, associated survey, we learned that students found VTS to behighly effective at helping them become more reflective and was one of the most effectivemethods we have attempted for the development of reflective thinking in graduate engineering.1 IntroductionAs a multidisciplinary team of educators, we have been pursuing

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Casey E. Wright, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Erica M. Stone, Middle Tennessee State University; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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education, visualizing arguments,rhetoric, writing, graduate studentsWhy visualize arguments?Across graduate education in engineering, the importance of communication, particularlywriting, has received increasing attention and for good reason [1]–[4]: communication skills areessential for success in engineering practice, engineering education, and across the academy. Forgraduate students entering engineering education, the literacy and communication practicesrequired of them can be daunting, in part because their previous discourse communities (usuallyin engineering) had different norms for writing, speaking, and developing articles thanengineering education research, and in part because the development of new knowledge oftenresults in a regression