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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Empathy, Psychological Safety, and Leadership in Engineering Design

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

complex challenges in their professional context that requireboth technical and social competencies and include providing clean water, the ethics ofdeveloping AI, engineering better delivery of medication, and preventing nuclear terror [1]. Toeffectively solve these complex problems, engineers have to rigorously and adeptly applytechnical skills and soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and empathy [2]. Soft skillsare widely recognized as having increasing importance for employment, career success, andprofessional and personal satisfaction in modern engineering workplaces [3].Empathy is a critical soft skill, focused on building emotional intelligence [2], [4], [5], [6], andhas many definitions in the literature [7]. This work is

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

recover a delivery dronethat failed to make it back to the home base. The power generation team designed a method toproduce power to charge the drones using some type of renewable energy such as wind, solar, orhydroelectric. This interdisciplinary project exposes first-year students to design, teamwork,communications, and humanitarian engineering.IntroductionDesign ProjectsWankat and Oreovicz wrote, “Many engineers contend that design is the heart of engineering”[1]. ABET defines engineering design as “a process of devising a system, component, or processto meet desired needs and specifications within constraints” [2]. The ability to design is a keyattribute of an effective engineer. Design projects help engineering students, [3]:  enhance

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shivaun D Archer, Cornell University; Mridusmita Saikia, Cornell University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Italian architect StefanoMarzano once said “"every time we design a product we are making a statement about thedirection the world will move in" [1]. As engineering instructors, we must strive to create well-rounded engineers, who are technically sound, creative designers, with strong ethicalconvictions. Engineering education in the United States has traditionally emphasized theacquisition of technical knowledge [2]. Traditional engineering courses can often lack the hands-on training that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application, limiting engineeringstudents' ability to grasp the real-world implications of their studies [2]. To address this gap, weneed to configure engineering courses to include, in addition to technical and

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 8: International Perspectives in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

literature review.Brief Literature ReviewHigher educational institutions in the United States continue to attract some of the best studentsworldwide, increasing the cultural diversity on our campuses. Despite their strong academicpreparation, international students face several obstacles, especially, in their first semester.Expressing their thoughts on paper, adjusting to the American educational system, and asking forhelp when needed, do not come naturally to some international students in their first semester inthe United States. Those who cannot adjust quickly may end up underperforming in their firstsemester. Gardner [1], and Kizilcec and Cohen [2] explain that generally, graduate studentsachieve academic success if they master time management

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Ahmet Turkmen

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

learning withthe advantages of AI.For the effective integration of AI in CEE education, educators must prioritize a two-prongedapproach: leveraging the benefits of AI-driven tools while instilling in students a critical mindsettoward the information they receive. Such a balanced approach promises a more dynamic,responsive, and critically engaged learning environment in Electrical Engineering.IntroductionIn recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in Electrical Engineering (EE) educationhas gained significant attention [1]. This integration has two main benefits. Firstly, it enablesstudents to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to utilize AI technologies in theircareers [2]. Secondly, it addresses the growing need for

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

, assessment methods, the students' backgrounds,and their feedback.IntroductionProject-based learning, particularly design-based projects, represents an extraordinarily effectivepedagogical method [1]. Similar to problem-based learning, design-based projects engagelearners actively in solving real-world challenges. This approach is widely acknowledged amongengineering educators as a means of shifting from passive to active learning paradigms withinthe classroom [2] [3] [4]. In this paper, I elucidate the integration of a design project into a bridgeexperiment within a Statics class, exemplifying the practical application and benefits of thiseducational approach.Class ProfileStatics, a fundamental branch of mechanics within engineering education, holds

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huan Gu, University of New Haven

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. The outcomes were evaluated using surveys, ICAP framework,technical memo, and modeling results using Excel. 1 1. Introduction. 2 Integrating effective problem-solving techniques into engineering education is crucial for 3 preparing students to tackle real-world challenges. This study aims to embed a Problem-Solving 4 Studio (PSS) approach within an introductory engineering course, leveraging a real-world project 5 as the central learning module. The PSS, pioneered by Joseph M. Le Doux and Alisha A. Waller 6 at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016, represented an innovative educational paradigm 7 designed to enhance analytical problem-solving skills while deepening students' conceptual 8 understanding of engineering

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timmy Elwin Kipfmiller III, United States Military Academy; Alexander Tucker, United States Military Academy; Charles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, United States Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

structural panels subject to blast and static loading. Additionally, Timmy has earned the Envision Sustainability Professional Credential (ENV SP) equipping him with a framework that encourages systematic changes in planning, design, and delivery of sustainable civil infrastructure.Alexander Tucker, United States Military AcademyCharles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military AcademyNicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy Nicholas Parker is a Civil Engineering major at the United States Military Academy at West Point. His academic interests revolve around transportation infrastructure and entertainment venue construction. Nicholas is a manager for the Division 1 Army Women’s Softball Team and he is also a

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia; Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia; Anne M Fernando, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

implementation of a dedicated precalculus course.To address these obstacles, the aim of this study is to understand the impact of accessibleprecalculus practice opportunities to all students, with the goal of enabling them to enhance theirprecalculus skills without feeling overwhelmed. This objective was achieved by integratingprecalculus instruction into the curriculum of Calculus II and assessing its outcomes.Literature ReviewThere is acknowledgement that the math course entry point in curricula for engineering studentsmay differ among students based on socio-economic and minority classifications. Those who arefirst generation college students, Underrepresented Minority (URM)1 students, or those with feweracademic opportunities in secondary education

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huan Gu, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

semester, I noticed the following challenges for me as an instructor: (1) to deliver the requiredcontents in two 75-minute lectures per week and 15 weeks; (2) to help students climb the Bloom’staxonomy; and (3) to motivate positive teamwork. It is also hard for students to integrate theknowledge introduced through PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded videos in problem solving.Problem-solving studio (PSS) was designed to teach students how to solve engineering problemswithout resorting to rote memorization of algorithms, while at the same time developing their deepunderstanding of the course topics. This is a core skillset that would help me address the challengesthat I am facing; however, each session usually takes up to one and a half to two hours

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ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

showcase several student projects and someof the design. These projects indicate that students’ critical-thinking ability and creativity can begreatly increased when given the freedom to develop their own signature-thinking projects.1. IntroductionMiddle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers an ABET Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) accredited mechatronics engineering program, in which students learn bothelectrical and mechanical engineering course materials. Digital Circuits Fundamentals is one ofthe required electrical courses in the curriculum, typically taught in the junior year. Theprerequisites of this course are Computer Science I and Electrical Circuit Analysis I. It is theprerequisite of two other courses: Programmable Logic

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

studentacademic performance in the course.BackgroundConcept maps, mind maps, or similar diagrams, provide a visual representation of relationshipsbetween course topics. These tools help students identify connections and build new neural paths,linking new knowledge to existing knowledge, which aids in both understanding and recall.Increasing the number of concepts, and the number of connections between concepts, in a learner’smind will result in increased mastery of the subject [1]. The use of concept maps to demonstratecomprehension and understanding has been closely linked with constructivism. Constructivismviews learning as an active process where learners are creating meaning by testing new conceptsagainst prior knowledge. Concept maps are a visual

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

mapping of relevantlearning outcomes throughout the required curriculum, programmatic assessments, andwork toward sustainment of the effort by providing valued assessment reporting.Introduction to the sustainability curriculum effortSince 2020 a small group of faculty at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Parkhave been working toward preparing engineering undergraduates to become bothwilling and able to tackle sustainability challenges. Sustainability is considered broadlyto include the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic. In oureffort we also address topics from the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) framework [1],in particular systems thinking and critical thinking, and we explicitly consider diversity

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Weeden-Wright; John M Hutson, Lipscomb University; Amy Nelson, Lipscomb University; Max David Collao, Lipscomb University; Jordan Wilson P.E., Lipscomb University; Monica Sartain, Lipscomb University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

engineeringnationally hover around 60%, but dip below 40% when accounting for various underrepresenteddemographics [1], [2]. Notably, these figures often paint an overly optimistic picture, asuniversities typically exclude pre-engineering students or those facing initial obstacles to startingthe engineering curriculum from graduation rate calculations.At Lipscomb University, students are allowed to declare engineering upon admission.Anecdotally, we see that many of these students attrit (to another degree program or leave theuniversity altogether) before beginning their engineering curriculum. This attrition is primarilyattributed to challenges in math remediation and delayed graduation timelines. Consequently, theactual graduation rates for this at-risk

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, undergraduates and alumni. Afew of the many examples of successful mentoring are faculty-led programs that helpundergraduates with technical, ethical and professional problems [1]; the creation of graduatestudent communities as mentoring groups [2,3]; the mentoring of new graduate studentinstructors by existing graduate student instructors [4]; undergraduate student mentoring oftransfer students who are new to STEM [5] and residential peer mentoring of early engineeringstudents and at-risk students by upper-level undergraduates [6].In 2021, the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas(U of A) created an undergraduate mentoring program using departmental alumni as career pathidentification as well as professional

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Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

fabricationas well as design improvement and optimization. Each quarter, student teams must submit aprogress report and demonstrate a physical working prototype at the end of academic year. Duringfall, winter and spring quarters, they conduct an oral presentation to faculty and practicingengineers from industry. Since this is a capstone project course, many ABET Student Outcomesare assessed each quarter as indicated in Table 1. Written, oral and student contribution rubricswere developed specifically for the capstone project course and are used during assessment andevaluation. The assessor body includes Engineering Technology program faculty, industry advisoryboard members, sponsoring company engineers as well engineers from various local engineers

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Research Investigations in the Context of Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Butt, University of Toronto; Elizabeth DaMaren, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

in their capabilities of using CAD software. Therefore, there iscurrently a lack of research investigating how students develop self-efficacy in relation to CADprior to their undergraduate degree.As there currently does not exist a validated scale to measure CAD self-efficacy, in this paper,we explore the related concepts of undergraduate engineering students’ initial 3D Modeling andEngineering Design self-efficacy before formal CAD instruction at the university level.Bandura’s Theory of Self-Efficacy suggests there are four main sources of self-efficacy: masteryexperiences, social persuasion, vicarious experiences and physiological states [1]. Therefore, weaim to answer the question: “What prior CAD learning experiences influence

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University; Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, Penn State University, Behrend College; Jiawei Gong, Penn State University, Behrend College

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

faculty members can be supported during different career stages of our lives(for example, their transition points from graduate student to advanced researcher and/ or juniorfaculty members and finally helping them to transition into mid-career faculty positions like anassociate professor and helping them move onwards full professor or administrative positions)based on our own first-hand experiences. The goal of this autoethnography is to include thecultural and linguistic assets and unique world views that international faculty members bringand finding ways to leverage them while promoting professional development, mentorshipsupports, and preserving their mental health.1. IntroductionInternational faculty members play a vital role in shaping the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning strategies. These strategies require further investigation as they areincreasingly important to integrate within the classroom, especially for challenging STEM-basedcourses. By specifically fostering motivation and SRL, students can engage more effectivelywith the material, leading to improved learning outcomes. To investigate these components of thelearning process in engineering, we collected self-report measures of achievement goalorientation (motivation), general self-efficacy (motivation), and motivated strategies for learning(SRL) for 146 undergraduate engineering students in Thermodynamics.To better understand (1) the interconnected nature of these constructs for students and (2) theself-regulatory and motivational profiles of

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 21

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Ava Kay Huth, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sara Xochilt Lamer, University of Kentucky; Joseph H. Hammer; Matthew Whitwer, University of Kentucky

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

professionalintervention, mental health symptoms can worsen and become more challenging to treat.Therefore, this study uses a quantitative approach to investigate the beliefs that first-yearengineering students hold about seeking mental health treatment and the influence of these beliefson their intention to seek professional help. This study addresses the following research questions:1) Which factors are most strongly associated with first-year engineering students’ intention toseek mental health treatment? 2) What beliefs about the outcomes of professional mentalhealthcare are most predictive of students’ intention to seek treatment?This study used a self-report survey instrument that employed the Integrated Behavioral Model(IBM) as an empirically supported

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Equity and Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aubrey Wigner, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines; Catherine Chase Corry, Colorado School of Mines; Julianne Stevens, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

students.While a sense of belonging can lead to higher retention and persistence, the feeling of beingexcluded can lead students to leave STEM majors or drop out of university entirely [1]. Mistakeswhen setting makerspace culture can be costly in terms of diversity by pushing out students whootherwise are borderline in their perceptions of belonging in STEM programs and institutions.This work-in-progress paper shares results from the first year of our two-year study. In year one,we focused on collecting data on the experiences on inclusion and exclusion that students face atour institution. This paper provides a preliminary analysis of that initial data and providessuggestions to our makerspace director and other institutional leaders. While we

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

–particularly Latinos/as/xs – have been perceived as disruptive elements of theAmericanization project [1]. Latinos/as/xs have been framed as individuals that are unable tosucceed in academic spaces because of inherent deficits and thus unable to accommodate tothe demands of American exceptionalism [2]. Engineering is no exception to this deficitframing of Latinos/as/xs. In fact, engineering has a long history of discrimination towardminoritized groups that is still present today in engineering programs [3]. For instance,Latino/a/x engineering students still contend with the enduring repercussions of deficitideologies, racialization, and a process of assimilation through subtractive schooling [4, 5].Engineering has, too, embraced an educational

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Innovative Approaches to Teaching & Developing Engineering Leadership

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Graves Wolfinbarger, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

. HLAsdesign a personal leadership development plan, attend monthly meetings, and enjoy specialevents with invited speakers and corporate sponsors. Each HLA is matched with a professionalmentor who provides coaching in leadership and professional development.HLAs are expected to take courses supporting their leadership development. For many years, thecollege offered only one course focused on engineering leadership [1]. JHLP’s curricularcomponent was enhanced in 2019 with the launch of the Undergraduate Certificate inEngineering Leadership and the creation of a new course, Experiential Leadership.Experiential Leadership was designed to provide course credit for undergraduate studentsparticipating in JHLP as Holmes Leadership Associates and pursuing

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

withinengineering competition teams [1], and to examine how these teams, along with the formalengineering curriculum, impact undergraduate students. Our study includes interviews with arange of undergraduate engineering students, primarily those who have been members of theseteams for several years. Additionally, we have interviewed alumni who were once members ofthese teams but have since graduated, providing insight from individuals who have completedtheir college journey and are now working in the field of engineering. Through these interviews,we aim to identify patterns and specific factors related to the transfer of knowledge betweenengineering teams, both within and outside the classroom, as well as the knowledge andopportunities facilitated by the

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharifa Alghowinem, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Andrés F. Salazar-Gómez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cynthia Breazeal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

F. Salazar-G´omez2 , Cynthia L. Breazeal1,2 sharifah,abagiati,salacho,breazeal@mit.edu 1 Media Lab, 2 Open Learning Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe pervasive and rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) necessitates a fundamental AIunderstanding for all individuals. AI’s dynamic nature often makes it challenging even fortechnical people to stay continuously updated on AI, making it especially essential forprofessionals in leading positions, regardless of their technical background. Understanding AIequips leaders to make knowledgeable decisions about AI’s responsible

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Josh Iorio; Kelly Scarff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Angelo Biviano, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Caroline Finlay Branscome, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kathleen Carper, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

al., 2019;Lutz & Paretti, 2021). Finally, as summarized in Paretti, McNair, & Leydens’ (2014), a robust bodyof engineering communications research identifies three clear insights to inform best practices forteaching communication skills to engineers: 1) communication instruction should be situated withinengineering contexts; 2) communications-intensive courses should be central to major requirements;and 3) engineering content learning can be enhanced with communication assignments.Despite these cross-cutting insights on engineering communication, challenges remain with thepractical work of integrating communication skills across a range of engineering curricula. Towardthis point, in their seminal work on engineering communication

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Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

' native and secondary languages to boost their grasp of scientific ideas.Research [1] confirms that this approach enhances students' scientific understanding. To foster asupportive teaching environment, a workshop was recently held for teaching assistants, whichHan et al. [2] found effective in building community and attracting international students seekingto improve their teaching skills. In the work by Pierson [3] the concept of translanguaging iselucidated as a dynamic process where individuals leverage diverse languages and modes for thepurposes of meaning-making and expression, particularly within the context of bilingual andEnglish-dominant STEM classrooms. This process is posited to facilitate learning by allowingfor a more inclusive and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida; Sheila Castro, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

groups. This observation is consistent with national trends showing underrepresentation ofLatina/o populations in STEM disciplines.[1], [2] With this motivating background, a study hasbeen undertaken to explore the social, cultural, educational, and institutional factors affectingmatriculation of undergraduate Latina engineering students into graduate engineering programsand/or industry careers. A research team was formed with four members (co-authors of thispaper) from diverse backgrounds but a common commitment toward an asset-based approachthat avoids marginalizing individuals in the research design process and by selecting respectivemethods.[3] Results of these team discussions and decisions sought balance between variousphilosophical

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7 - Multi-URM Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

provide programs and spaces where minority studentscan foster higher self-confidence and positivity towards engineering.IntroductionReducing the gender gap in educational outcomes requires better recognizing the systemicbarriers that exist in higher education. Individual, group, institutional, and societal factors playan essential role in maintaining the gap in women's college attainment, particularly inengineering. According to the National Girls Collaborative Project [1], young women havesimilar abilities in mathematics and sciences but differ in their confidence, interest, andbelongingness to science-related fields, compared to young men. Historically, engineering hasbeen framed and perceived as a male-dominated discipline, emphasizing traits

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

preliminary list of good practices for inclusiveinstitutional and pedagogical support for BLV learners pursuing introductory ECE education. Wealso believe that the CARE methodology can be used to amplify the voices of other ECEstudents with different disabilities to inform systemic change for inclusive ECE education.1 Introduction1.1 Disability in engineering education and professional fieldsThe 2023 National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) report Diversity andSTEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities defines a person with a disability assomeone who experiences difficulties completing one of the following activities: “seeing wordsor letters in ordinary newsprint (with glasses or contact lenses, if usually worn