Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Britney Russell, University of Connecticut; Antigoni Konstantinou, University of Connecticut; Ayah Abdallah, University of Connecticut; Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

and Pedagogy usestorytelling as a central theme to enhance the career competencies of graduate students.Course Structure for the Professional Development Course SeriesLearning in the classroom is effective when it is student-driven and student-centered. At thesame time, constant feedback, motivation, guidance, and challenges provided by the professorshelp the students take that extra step toward reaching a higher level. A well-structured coursedefines a clear projection for the student’s growth. As such, the PD courses are carefully crafted,planned, and organized to accommodate student learning, exploration, feedback, practice, andreflection. The objectives for each course mentioned in Table 1 are different. Yet, they sharesimilar teaching

Conference Session

Using technology in engineering ethics education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Junaid, Aston University; Wendy Irene Attwell; Sarah Hitt

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

outcome was to be met.The fourth interviewee is from a small institution that offers limited degrees and courses, andthey spoke broadly about needing to meet accreditation standards in the context of the entireinstitution, and therefore the desire to weave ethics across the curriculum. Three of the fourinterviewees described the need to adopt active and problem-based learning approaches asanother reason why they sought out Toolkit resources, because they found the “off-the shelf”activities and lesson plans were designed in a way that supports that pedagogy. Twointerviewees pointed out that the Toolkit fills a gap because existing resources on engineeringethics in the UK often come from professional engineering institutions and these are framedfor

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangda Zhu, University of Florida; Rui Guo, University of Florida; Yuanzhi Wang, Cornell University; Wanli Xing, University of Florida; Eddy Man Kim, Cornell University; Chenglu Li, The University of Utah

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

devising innovative and functional layout plans for hospital operatingdepartments (Zhao et al., 2023), and in the realm of educational facilities, it facilitates the generation ofclassroom layouts (Karadag et al., 2022). The fashion industry also benefits from GAI, with studies showingits transformative effect on design processes (Särmäkari & Vänskä, 2022). Furthermore, in user experiencedesign, GAI plays a pivotal role in modernizing the design process, enhancing various stages fromconception to completion (Houde et al., 2022). In the context of design education, the adoption of GAI is recognized for its potential to enhanceinstructional methods and prepare both educators and policymakers for the future of learning, emphasizinga

Conference Session

Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nagash Clarke; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

experienced individual. This relation servesto guide, support and help the less experienced individual navigate in either new environments or in a newrole (Kram, 1984). Mentoring provides mentees with coaching, career planning and psychosocial support(Eby & Lockwood, 2005).Other literature reported that mentoring can yield the following benefits: 1) positive self-image, 2)persistence in school and 3) career development (Eby et al, 2007; McGee, 2021). An important mentoringrelationship is the faculty-student relationship. This relationship is usually formed within the bounds ofthe classroom, but can extend outside the classroom, and can produce the benefits stated above (Eby et al,2007). Mentoring has been shown to yield positive outcomes for

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tushar Ojha, University of New Mexico; Don Hush, University of New Mexico

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

expose interesting credit accumulation patterns that can help us discover causes ofexcess credits [18]. A secondary aim of this study is to compare the excess credit accumulationtrends between Transfer students and Non-Transfer students, to explore the idea that transfercredit loss plays a role in the accrual of excess credits. This analysis may also help estimate howmany usable credits Transfer students enter with. Let us point out here that we are using theexcess (or usable) credits accumulated against the student’s degree program of graduation for thisanalysis. A more direct method (which we plan to implement in the future) would be to perform acredit hour decomposition on a semester-by-semester basis, measured against the program inwhich

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University; Julie S. Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

bricolage into the makerspace literature is usedto argue for making experiences that are not completely planned, which corroborates the idea ofconstructionism that the planned and the unplanned are both essential parts of the learningexperience [58].ConclusionsIn this paper, we presented the process and outcomes for the creation of operational definitionsfor aspects of learning within makerspaces, with the goal of aiding the development ofassessment instruments. We first established the importance of having a solid theoretical basis toexplore the different nuances of learning in makerspaces, which we accomplished through theuse of the Learning Through Making Typology. Through the cooperation of a team that includedsome of the proponents of the

Conference Session

Student Self-assessment in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Chiranjeevi Singh Marutla, University of Florida

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

body regions [10]. The use of sentiment analysiswas performed on psychology students to help categorize their level of reflection [11]. It has beenused to determine how emotions and views affect teacher lesson plans for their elementary studentson new material relating to computer science [12]. In a study done with first year engineeringstudents the emotion of the student reflections was determined using sentiment analysis to findthat gender and race played a role in the emotion of the response recorded [13]. Another exampleincludes student reflections on a mechanical engineering assignment that are scored with sentimentanalysis to determine the overall student feeling on the assignment and guide further courseimprovement [14]. A final example

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

better reflect students’ learningwhile still motivating students to employ good learning practices. As an example opportunity toearn tokens, students earn 3 tokens for completing the “How I earned an A in this class”assignment. This assignment is recommended in [11] and serves multiple purposes: It offersstudents an opportunity to earn tokens while also having students examine the course syllabus andgrading scheme to understand and plan how to earn their desired grade. This assignment isimportant for students to get acquainted with the specifications grading scheme, which may bevery different from traditional grading schemes they are used to, and it shows students theadvantages of a specifications grading scheme, namely that it clearly provides

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College; Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

times during the term: Goal Setting, Student Involvement Fair, Mid-terms, End of Semester 2. Faculty Interview: each student selects a faculty member in area of interest to interview and present to the class 3. Advising Portfolio: review core curriculum and create a list of potential courses for the next term 4. Career Exploration and Alumni Field of Interest Interview: complete a career/interests inventory and conduct a group interview with an alumni who works in a field of potential interest 5. My Improvement/Implementation Plan: review and reflect on the first semester, explore two possible majors and two possible career area of interests and lay out future plan for improvement and explorationWith

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brigid McCormack, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

-professional educational opportunities outside of the traditionalclassroom [3].Experience on teams like these builds hands-on technical design skills including designing,planning, and manufacturing; critical skills that will contribute to future success in the profession[4]. Current SAE teams are typically dominated by men, mirroring the percentage of women(10%) working professionally in mechanical engineering [5] and the social dynamics studentswill eventually find in the professional world [6].We provide an example of the typical composition of teams in Table 1, which details the resultsfrom the top ten performing teams from the 2023 Oshkosh Baja competition. The averageparticipation of women on these ten university teams is 17.5%, with the lowest

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teamwork in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlotte Marr de Vries, Pennsylvania State University; Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Doyle Dodd, The University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

effectively on a team, as the majority will be expected to workas part of a team upon graduation. The projects they will face during both their academic andpost-academic careers will involve problem-solving and critical thinking, and the unique skillsand perspectives of each team member are necessary to arrive at effective solutions. This paperintroduces a pedagogical boardgame aimed at simulating debates and negotiations within anengineering exercise, as well as the study planned to track the changes.A diverse team has people with different backgrounds, experience, and ways of thinking. Thiscan lead to a wider range of perspectives and ideas that can improve problem-solving anddecision-making. The wider pool of knowledge and experience of a diverse

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

thatanticipate difficulties students might encounter during learning. Pedagogical scaffolds can beplanned or spontaneous. For example, a spontaneous pedagogical scaffold might be personalsupport by an instructor or knowledgeable peer often deployed in the moment when a student isin need of additional support. Using pre-planned guiding questions by an instructor during alearning activity is an example of a planned pedagogical scaffold. Offering in-the-momentfeedback about student progress during a learning activity is an example of a spontaneouspedagogical scaffold. Azevedo et al. [17, 18] referred to these types of scaffolds as fixed andadaptive, respectively. Although fixed, material scaffolds are necessary to support studentcomprehension of a learning

Conference Session

Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

represent the livedexperiences of individuals who are dis/abled in one or more ways. Each of the dis/ability theoriesare imagined as a pigment being mixed into a one-gallon paint can, to create a particular shade,viscosity (thickness), and density of paint that is unique to each person. Figure 2 depicts thepigments being initially added to the bucket (representing the proposed framework) from a bird’seye or plan view. Each pigment can be imagined as having a different density and viscositycausing it to separate from the other pigments when initially added. “The pigments that arecommonly included in the mixture are the medical model of dis/ability, social model ofdis/ability, dis/ability studies in education, critical dis/ability studies, dis

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University; Rosalyn Stoa, Colorado State University; Alexa Jayne, Colorado State University; Bailey Underill, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

and J. Tosti-Kharas, “Listen to Your Heart? Calling and Receptivity to Career Advice,” vol. 20, no. 3, Jan. 2012, Accessed: Mar. 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://journals-sagepub-com.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/doi/10.1177/1069072711434412[45] M. T. Cardador and B. B. Caza, “Relational and Identity Perspectives on Healthy Versus Unhealthy Pursuit of Callings,” JCA, vol. 20, no. 3, Feb. 2012, Accessed: Mar. 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://journals-sagepub-com.proxy.lib.ohio- state.edu/doi/10.1177/1069072711436162[46] E. Shao and C. Curnin, “Graduate students denounce soaring costs of dependent healthcare plan.” Accessed: Mar. 21, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://stanforddaily.com/2019/03/17/graduate

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Hebah Emara, New York University ; Amanda He, New York University ; Lindsay Anderberg, New York University ; Samuel R. Putnam, New York University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

as well as personalsuggestions like Halloween costume design and vacation planning [2]. This combination ofseemingly endless use cases with seemingly intelligent responses has led to interest from amyriad of communities including academics, professionals, and policy makers.In March 2023, OpenAI released its own research results on how ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0performed on standardized exams from a variety of disciplines including: the LSAT, GREwriting and math sections, and AP exams covering science, math, social sciences, andhumanities [3]. Independent researchers have also attempted to understand ChatGPT’scapabilities since its release in 2022. Within STEM, studies have measured: ChatGPT’sperformance on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blanca Esthela Moscoso; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

lack of knowledge anddevelopment of entrepreneurial skills crucial for success in the business world. One of the greatchallenges and pretensions of the pedagogical construction by competencies is how to teachturning visions into reality [35]. Recognizing this deficiency is fundamental, and efforts should bedirected towards the development of these skills to achieve planned goals and success. Theacademic training process emphasizes the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills in areflective and practical manner. The proposal is to conceive training as a dynamic and social spacewhere interaction with the environment, people, and situations fosters, exemplifies, and enhancesentrepreneurial attitudes. This process of interaction of

Conference Session

Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elahe Vahidi, University of Cincinnati; Mark Okoth Onyango, University of Cincinnati; Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelly J Cross, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Technology) from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. I am extremely passionate about teaching and public information dissemination. Creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my target audience to learn is my top priority. With a strong background in electrical engineering, I am a meticulous python programming-based data analyst with vast experience working with a variety of synthetic aperture radar datasets, arising from my two years postgraduate research studies as a Master of Engineering student. A Critical thinker continuously looking at ways of improving teacher-student engagement processes, I am adept in organizing work flow, creating lesson plans, presenting ideas in a compelling way, interacting with

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

, leadership plan tasks, and meet objectives 6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate creativity, attention to detail, experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use data modeling engineering judgment to draw conclusions 7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as educational commitment needed, using appropriate learning strategies.The comparison of the list of valuable engineering skills to the student outcomes in Table 1 showsa clear overlap indicating that the identified engineering skills are required for achievement of theABET student

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sadie M. Prigmore; Moses Olayemi

sources [11]. These goals werereached by creating plans and developing route maps available to the public. Scotland nowincludes electricity as one of their major exports [11]. These efforts have created jobs as the useof onshore wind, hydro, solar, offshore wind, and biomass have become the leading sources ofrenewable energy [11]. In a focus group, Scottish residents shared their views on carbon captureand its potential drawbacks [11]. The majority viewed carbon capture as a "very good idea," butmany expressed a preference for increased use of renewables. Scotland's example illustrates thatcitizens who benefit from reduced carbon emissions are likely to support further decarbonizationefforts. Americans remain sharply divided on the extent

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kaylee Cunning; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Joseph Tighi; Isabella M. Bueno; Jessica Deters

elaborated an individualized mentoring plan (IMP) and had lab-based research in amulticultural group of undergraduate and graduate students. The results we present are two-fold.First, we present the experimental research that students conducted on the use of rural wasteplastics (i.e., GBWP) in asphalt mixtures and the technical outcomes of that research. Second,we present a reflection from the undergraduate student in this experimental research, includingher main motivations to engage in research extracurricular activity, her learning outcomes, andthe impact of this experience in her career trajectories.Accordingly, two major goals (Research and Education) and deliverables are included in thispaper: • Research Goal: User-Inspired Research

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Vincenzo Alessandro Macri, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Topics

Professional Engineering Education Papers

feedback and firsthand observation to ensure that the final design is working as planned and meeting all project requirements.We will now share an in-depth breakdown for the reader on how we used the 6-step processnoted above to go from our problem description to a system-level final design.1. Understanding the problem: The problem solving process began with understanding the core problem and its importance.Without an understanding of the problem, it is impossible to start formulating solutions andwithout a clear understanding of its importance, the motivation behind finding a solution canbecome unclear. Given the open-ended problem of using the visual looming algorithm to keep awheeled robot a given distance away from an object, the

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Grace Golden, Purdue University ; Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University ; Savannah Meier, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

experience of reporting to leaders and other team members. What strategies do you use to show respect to others on your team? Strategic Planning Discuss how you label tasks and deadlines. How would you describe your organization process? How could your organization process be improved? Ensuring Fair Work Discuss your teammates’ strengths, positions, and workload. Distribution How was work divided amongst the team? Do you think that the workload was fair? Why or why not? Closing Prompt Please upload any applicable files from your “Level 1

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma; David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

and PhD in STEM Education from the University of Texas at Austin.Dr. David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Knight is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and also serves as Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation in the College of Engineering. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems-level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive, and considers the intersection between policy and organizational contexts. Knight currently serves as the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian James Slaboch, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Luis Alberto Rodriguez, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

is currently an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He completed his doctoral training at the University of California-Irvine where he was a National Science Foundation Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow. He completed his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was a GEM fellow and Graduate Engineering Research Scholar. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California San Diego. His interests include robot control, design of mechatronics systems, pneumatic actuation, motion planning and optimal control. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Simulation and Control of

Conference Session

Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

strengths may helpmitigate the sense of isolation that some CSt report.Adopt Supportive Policies and Programs Time constraints, one of the main challenges of CSt, canbe eased by a variety of policies. For example, providing CSt with priority course registration,[21] an option sometimes offered to student athletes, would likely make it easier for CSt to plan acourse schedule that meshes well with their childcare arrangements. Policies that allow CSt aleave of absence could be helpful.[43] Support for CSt is often ad hoc,[24] although formalpolicies (e.g., for lactation time and space) may benefit students. [44]Other resources for CSt might include a parent resource center, playgroups, and clothingexchanges. [9] A CSt support network, which CSt

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S Harichandran P.E., University of New Haven; Stephanie M Gillespie, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Percentage To get advice in career planning 15.5% To polish up my résumé 12.3% How to network with professionals from industry 11.5% To gain knowledge of opportunities related to my career interest 10.7% To know more about the profession related to my major 10.4% To improve my interviewing skills 10.4% To learn about work expectations in industry 10.1% To get general guidance and tips

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Cameron Hungler P.Eng.; Kimia Moozeh, Queen's University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

academic programs and courses that align with the goals and priorities of your multidisciplinary initiative? 9. What challenges do you anticipate facing in the coming years, and how do you plan to address these challenges to ensure the continued success of your institute?Interview Question 3 asks about key factors for success and adds a temporal element to thediscussion. During the interview participants were shown the mind-map illustrated in Figure 2and asked to indicate which factors were most important during different stages of the life spanof an interdisciplinary initiative. Based on the researcher’s experience developing andparticipating in interdisciplinary initiatives, the illustration shown in Figure 2 was created as

Conference Session

Community Engagement and Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Inclusive Engineers

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Patrick John Sours, The Ohio State University; Kristen Conroy, The Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

ever but on the other not having a long-term plan for the implemented systems can lead to non-functional systems and take on a more traditional service-learning approach. Also, having students work on projects for only 1 semester during the year is not ideal. At OSU an attempt is currently being made to involve capstone students who are part of the global capstone program who have more time to start working on these projects in the previous semester and thus offering some continuity.g. A never-ending course for the faculty - While community-based learning courses are typically only offered for a semester, effectively maintaining the relationship and the projects is a yearlong commitment. The off-semester work is often not

Conference Session

STEM and the Two-Year College

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Sanjukta Bhanja, University of South Florida; Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida; Elise Kuechle, University of South Florida

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

aid resources [3]. Community college students are also more likely to work full timewhile attending school. Nearly half the population of working students pursues a communitycollege degree [4]. Many students feel pressure to amend their academic plans to their workschedules, making it difficult to maintain regular academic progress [4], [5], [6].Financial barriers pose a significant challenge for community college students aspiring to pursueSTEM four-year university degrees. Students who work outside the university often face a dualcommitment that splits their focus, energy, and time between education and employment,impacting their ability to concentrate on academics [7], [8]. Due to the difficulties that balancingan outside job can present

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kathleen D Kennedy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Andrés F. Salazar-Gómez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joshua Siegel, Michigan State University; cynthia Breazeal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

computational thinking, relying on visual aids to develop a set of classification rules for images. This approach illustrated the transformative power of computers, i.e. if 6 participants developed 10 effective classification rules in one hour, a computer could develop a million in a minute. The purpose of this exercise was to encourage the use of the “right tool for the job.” ● Large team exerciseThe large team exercise combined all the red, and all blue teams into two different groups, to applytheir combined, “same side”, innovation and technology knowledge to imagine plausible next stepsfor their integrated circuit manufacturing company. At the end of the activity learners were askedto present their plans and compete for a