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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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William A. Kitch, Angelo State University; Andrea L. Robledo, Angelo State University; Wanda James Green

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Pre-College Engineering Education

transition.And some were learned during the implementation of the hybrid model.PartnershipsThe value of campus-community partnerships has been well documented as an important supportin STEM outreach programs [1], [2], [3]. The partnerships formed among Angelo State University(ASU), Tom Green County Library (TGCL), and area community-based organizations provided awealth of resources which were essential to the program’s success. ASU and TGCL provided thecornerstone partnership needed to establish and build the program. While both institutions sharegoals of acquiring and disseminating knowledge, they have very different characters. Angelo Stateprovides technical expertise within STEM fields and extensive laboratories. However, many of itsresources are

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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and curricular resources forachieving engineering literacy for all. This resource exchangedocument will provide a brief introduction to the framework andexplore how the highlighted concepts can build upon each otherto influence more immediate and purposeful instructionalpractice. The complete framework can be downloaded forfree at https://p12framework.asee.org/.Defining Engineering Learning: The framework operationally defines Engineering Learning as three-dimensional which includes 1) the Engineering Habits of Mind (i.e., Optimism, Persistence, Creativity,Systems Thinking, Collaboration, and Conscientiousness) that students should develop over time throughrepetition and conditioning, 2) the Engineering Practices (i.e., Engineering Design

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Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

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Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Carla Ann Judith Navar, University of Texas at El Paso

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psychology, when "students failed, not institutions" [1]. During the1980s, we began rethinking the causes and cures of minority student attrition when there was arealization that student-focused interventions would impact entering students' success [2]. Thisearly work on student retention ushered in what might be called the "age of involvement" [1],[3]. We have learned that belonging and involvement matter and are critical to success during thecritical first year of college [4], [5]. Further, as a profession, we have recognized we are intransformation (for example, The Engineer of 2020 [6]), and now, more than ever, "criticalthinking," and "learning how to learn" have become recognized as crucial attributes of teachingengineering fundamentals

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'Diversity' and Inclusion? Pedagogy, Experiences, Language and Performative Action

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Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #32918A Sojourn of Engineering Identity Conflict: Exploring IdentityInterference Through a Performative LensDr. Cole Hatfield Joslyn, University of Texas at El Paso Cole Joslyn is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education and Lead- ership at The University of Texas at El Paso. His research emphasizes humanizing engineering education, particularly 1) increasing Latinx students’ sense of belonging in engineering by a) integrating holistic, socio-culturally responsive practices and Latinx cultural assets and values into educational success strate- gies, and b) understanding how

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Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

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Madasamy Arockiasamy, Florida Atlantic University; Sudhagar Nagarajan, Florida Atlantic University; Hassan Mahfuz, Florida Atlantic University; Michael R. Maniaci, Florida Atlantic University; Ishwarya Srikanth, Florida Atlantic University; Stephen Michael Castillo; Reinaldo L. Dos Santos, Florida Atlantic University

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Educational Research and Methods

activities, iv) Family Caféevents, and v) Summer workshop for STEM teachers.i) NASA-STEM content developmentThe NASA STEM contents were first identified based on the existing lesson plans adopted inparticipating schools in Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida. Then, the NASA STEMcontents were embedded into the NGSSS based on the lesson plans and instructional calendar.The methodology adopted for NASA-STEM content development is shown in Figure 1. Thevarious steps were: i) Review and analyze the existing curriculum followed by the schools andwork closely with the STEM teachers to identify available time-slots to introduce NASA-STEMcontent to their existing lesson plans; ii) Download the NASA’s STEM content for Grades 6, 8,11-12 from the NASA

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; John C. Kelly, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Megan Bekolay; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University

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Electrical and Computer

instructional settings and EE topics.The success of the HBCU ECP project led the group to consider whether or not the scope of thecollaboration could be expanded to include a broader range of topics and participants. As theECP project wound down, the group has been reflecting on what lessons there are to be learnedfrom this experience. First and foremost, the project succeeded because many schools workedtogether as one to collectively improve the learning experiences of their students.What enabled the group to succeed? 1) Experienced faculty trained faculty at schools new topersonal instrumentation at both in-person workshops and regular online meetings. Theexperienced faculty from within the project had worked together previously in the MobileStudio

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Perspectives on Engineering Education During COVID-19

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Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh

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educational processflow. In this work, we present a survey-based study of the students’ opinions and perspectives onthree different remote teaching techniques, practiced in the school hosting this study. The studytakes place during spring and summer of 2020 and more than 500 students participated in it. Thefactors affecting the students’ experience in each method will be identified, and, accordingly, bestpractices for the instructors will be recommended to ensure students’ engagement and satisfaction.1. IntroductionSince COVID-19 [1] was declared a pandemic in March 2020, normal life as we knew it wasdisrupted. Many universities across the US and worldwide were forced to either end their springsemester early or switch to remote learning for what was

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Assessing Hard-to-Measure Constructs in Engineering Education: Assessment Design and Validation Studies

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Madison E. Andrews, University of Texas at Austin; Priyadarshan N. Patil, University of Texas at Austin

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Educational Research and Methods

this review, a comprehensivecollection of relevant publications was compiled by identifying appropriate search terms,databases and inclusion criteria. An initial search identified 478 results. Once 223 duplicateswere removed, the titles and abstracts of the remaining 255 publications were screened and 201records were removed because of their irrelevance to the topic of interest. Finally, the full-textsof 54 articles were assessed for eligibility and articles were excluded based on (1) lacked aframework (n = 25); (2) irrelevance to engineering in higher education (n = 15); and (3)examined the process of argumentation, rather than a produced argument (n = 2).The full texts of the 11 qualifying studies were then examined and coded to reveal

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Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

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Lina Zheng, Tsinghua University; Dexin Hu, Tianjin University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

gained through multidisciplinary approaches, and furthervalidation of multidisciplinary capstone projects.IntroductionCognizant of the burgeoning needs of multidisciplinary engineering competencies in addressing global grandchallenges for engineering, reports such as The Engineer of 2020 and Innovation with Impact have helpedunderscore the significance of preparing engineering students with multidisciplinary competencies [1-2]. Theannouncement and implementation of Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) also emphasized the ability ofengineering graduates to function in multidisciplinary teams [3]. At the same time, numerous conference papersand journal articles have recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary engineering education, while

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Jasmine Skye Batten, Florida International University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University

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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. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A systematic review of social constructivist pedagogies in computing and their effects on broadening participation for women in undergraduate computingAbstractThe necessity for computing professionals has underlined the

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Working Together: Approaches to Inclusivity and Interdisciplinarity

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Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Stephanie Jorgensen; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

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New Engineering Educators

currently a contributing research member of the Renaissance Foundry Research Group.Dr. Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Robby Sanders is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in the Depart- ment of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TTU in 1995, and he obtained his Master’s degree and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vander- bilt University in 1998 and 2001, respectively. His research efforts address 1) innovation-driven learning with a focus on student learning at disciplinary interfaces, 2) clinical diagnostics and therapeutics for dis- eases of the lungs, 3) wound healing, and 4) performance of soft gel

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Community-Engaged Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities in Light of COVID-19 Paper Presentations 2

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Camille Velarde, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Estike Kokovay Gutierrez

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Community Engagement Division, Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

learning curve for an organizationseeking to start such work is steep. Additionally, it is important to evaluate to what extent worktypified as community engaged work actually creates a participatory space of community-centered perspectives regarding roles, interests, worldviews, actions and outcomes. To this end,we developed a formative assessment tool using previously identified domains [1]. This tool,created in partnership between a university and an outreach group affiliated with the Air Force,allows organizations to evaluate existing projects and explore ways to develop on a path towardstrue community-engagement. The outreach group in this case undertakes significant STEMeducation within New Mexico, but in the past, a majority of the work has

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Working Together: Approaches to Inclusivity and Interdisciplinarity

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Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Zhilin Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yiyin Shen

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reported 19% of undergraduates reported a physicalor cognitive disability (see Table 2-6 of [1]). Students with disabilities are those who reportedthat they had one or more of the following conditions: blindness or visual impairment that cannotbe corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedicor mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, orpsychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or otherhealth impairment or problem. However most disabilities are not reported to the institution orcourse instructors. For example, Previous research showed 75% underreporting of students witha wide spectrum of disability, i.e. only a quarter

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland; Jamie Merritt, University of Portland

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university's maker space. The course, spanning an entire 16 week semester, enabled thestudents to experience engineering, university offerings, and some aspects of college life.This report will begin by describing the program and partnership. Next, it will present data fromsurveys used to assess the program's impact on student interest and skills in engineering. Finally,it will discuss the program's impact on the students and the institutions.BackgroundThis program can be seen from many lenses. It can be first seen as a STEM outreach program. Asdescribed by Nadelson & Callahan, outreach programs can take many forms [1]. Programs can be1-2-hour demonstrations highlighting an engineering phenomenon, or it can last several weekswith the students

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

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Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University College of Engineering; Michael Beyerlein, Texas A&M University; Kiersten Potter, Student Engineers' Council; Jiacheng Lu; Lori L. Moore, Texas A&M University

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outside of the classroom. Reacting tothis emergency, within three weeks, the President of SEC and Professors of the Practice from theengineering entrepreneurship program developed a summer instruction program which focusedon professional skill development through a virtual implementation. All faculty involved hadimplemented internship programs in their companies and were convinced that a program couldbe offered, not to completely replace an internship at a company, but to build the professionalskills students would need in their jobs. Ultimately, the virtual internship program involved over350 students, almost 60 mentors, and seven faculty. It was divided into two 6-week phases – 1)professional skill training and 2) teamwork project

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Students1.0 IntroductionThe Academy of Engineering Success (AcES) program, founded in 2012 and operating withNSF S-STEM funding since 2016, implements literature-based strategies to support and retainunderprepared (non-calculus-ready) and underrepresented first-time, full-time undergraduatestudents in engineering with the goals of increasing the number of graduating engineers anddiversifying the engineering workforce [1], [2]. A total of 71 students, including 21 studentssupported by renewable S-STEM scholarships, participated in the AcES program between 2016and 2019 in the Fundamentals of Engineering Program of the Benjamin M. Statler College ofEngineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, a large R1 institution in themid-Atlantic

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Kate Caroline Batson, University of Georgia

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concern, arguingthat graduate student1 ability to “communicate well both in written and oral forms is essential fora successful career” (p. 1) and the ability to write “will profoundly shape both initial and longterm post-PhD career opportunities” (Maher et al., 2013, p. 707). Moreover, in the United States,research suggests that engineers spend more than 30% of their time writing (Covington et al.,2007; Kreth, 2000). In a survey of U.K. engineers, more than 50% of the respondents spent morethan 40% of their time writing (Sales, 2006).This important shift of emphasis towards improving the written proficiency of engineeringstudents has led to an increasing amount of research that has investigated how to supportstudents in successfully engaging in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University

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playground equipment. In this unit, theengineering task of designing a safe and wheelchair accessible playground equipment creates aneed for students to study the underlying science concepts of force, motion and magnetism toinform their designs. The unit’s focus question is: How can we design accessible playgroundequipment to ensure that ALL kids can play together? Day 1. Unit Launch: Identify community connected engineering design challenge. What is engineering? What does it mean to be “accessible” and “inclusive”? Students view a video showing the difficulties that playground equipment and surfaces present to a child using a wheelchair. Following discussions, guide students to identify the need for inclusive playgrounds for ALL kids. Days 2 and 3

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International Division Technical Session 2

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Sanjay Tewari, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Peng Zhang, Missouri State University; Yuan Zhuang, Missouri State University

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international learning experiences for both domestic andinternational students.IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has put a significant restriction on international travel, which directlyimpacts on students' mobility in international higher education. According to Association ofInternational Educator (NAFSA)'s Financial Impact Survey [1], the estimated loss ofinternational higher education revenue for U.S higher education due to COVID-19 is about $4billion, in which nearly $1 billion is the loss from study abroad programs and another at least $3billion is the loss due to the significant decline of international students enrollment for fall 2020.The impact of the pandemic is just not limited to the revenue loss. Almost all stakeholders of theeducation

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Amari T. Simpson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lara Hebert, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Luisa-maria Rosu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Meagan C. Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experienceongoing racial and ethnic diversity issues that are well documented in the literature [1].Compared to their peers in STEM degrees and careers, Black, Latino, first-generation, women,and low-income students have been historically underrepresented in STEM in the United States(U.S.) [1]. These disparities impact the well-being of society, especially those who have beenmarginalized, and these inequities will continue to lead to long term consequences for the U.S.job market unless educators and policymakers address issues of STEM diversity and accessusing a multi-faceted approach. A wide array of interventions have been implemented to address systemic barriers.Ranging from informal STEM experiences (e.g

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Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

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Zach Schreiber, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

performed at a distance bystudents during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many laboratory classes transitioned tosimulation software for experimentation, this course utilized physical equipment and componentsto conduct experiments and provide valuable experience, skills, and knowledge in the field ofelectronics off-campus.Keywords: Active Learning, Laboratory Experiments, Hands-On, e-learningIntroductionThe pandemic outbreak created great challenges for all aspects of life including education.Normal face-to-face, hands-on learning was rapidly shifted to online conferencing, lectures, andassignments with very little time to prepare or adjust [1]. The shift to online learning causedgreat trouble for teachers as many did not have online platforms

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Erica Haugtvedt, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Duane Lewis Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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, students need role models who have set an extraordinary precedent.Furthermore, despite recruitment efforts, women remain a minority in engineering fields in theU.S [1]. Psychologist Penelope Lockwood’s studies suggest that because “women face negativestereotypes regarding their competence in the workplace, they may derive particular benefit fromthe example of an outstanding woman who illustrates the possibility of overcoming genderbarriers to achieve success” [2]. In this paper, we suggest that using Ada Lovelace as anhistorical role model in engineering curriculum can help female engineering and science studentsrevise dominant origin narratives surrounding science and engineering disciplines. Bringinghistory to engineering also allows students to

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

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John Kerrigan, Rutgers University; Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers University; Jillian A.S. Mellen, Rutgers University; Geraldine L. Cochran; Antonio D. Silva

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engineering, which can tip the scales in the students’ decision orability to stay in engineering [1]. Gateway courses to advanced study in engineering, such asCalculus II, have been historically perceived by students to be the most difficult [2]. Anecdotalreasons for this could include the complexity of the calculus curriculum, the amount ofbackground knowledge needed to keep pace with learning, and lack of time for conceptexploration and engagement during class. Studies have shown that self-efficacy is morepredictive of mathematics performance than prior mathematics experiences and measures ofmathematics anxiety [3], [4].Self-efficacy can be defined as an individual's belief in their innate ability to achieve goals, andis based on both skill mastery

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NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (2)

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Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Pradip K. Bandyopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University, Berks; Mark William Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Michael Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Ann Marie Schmiedekamp; Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Peter J. Butler, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University

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(i.e., whether or not still at Penn State). Students were matched ongender, race, campus assignment, and SAT Math score (within 1 standard deviation).Results: Compared to a matched comparison sample, the Engineering Ahead students earnedstatistically higher grades in their first college math course by half a letter grade, were less likelyto drop their first math course, and earned a higher grade point average at the end of their firstyear of college.Conclusions: The significantly higher math course grades for the bridge students compared to thematched comparison students suggest that the bridge programming and cohort buildingbenefitted the students. We will continue to track Cohorts 1 to 3 as well as Cohort 4 (2019).Plans are underway to

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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in improving engineering education in higher education,institutions are still facing hardship in recruiting and retaining students in engineeringdisciplines. With the high demand of engineers in the workforce, institutions should take actionsin resolving this issue. A report conducted in 2012 proposed that if only 10 percent of thestudents who leave STEM majors were retained the demand of workforce can be met [1]. Aninitial step that can help to move towards this goal is to better understand what factors attractsstudents to matriculate into STEM majors and what factors attract students to leave STEM.Although there has been research on the characteristics of students who leave engineering, thedestination of those who leave STEM majors have

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University

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). Botswana Mentoring Model Botswana seeks to produce an environment conducive to change that includes initiativesfocused on policy, institutional, regulatory, and legal framework. These initiatives need thesupport of informal learning environments that focus on psychological as well as academicchallenges of pursuing STEM careers. Botswana has recently launched a STEM Mentorshipprograms in Gaborone, Francistown and Palapye in an effort to bolster its STEM population. Starting in 2019 Botswana developed a pilot program for a STEM Mentorship Club withthe following stated program objectives: 1. Assist students in developing the skills and positive attitudes towards STEM subjects required to succeed academically and succeed at the

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 2

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Madhurima Das, NuVu Studio

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Pre-College Engineering Education

encourage them to pursue STEAM careers. One particularly effective approach isthrough hands-on learning and “making,” since children often have a natural affinity fortinkering and learn well through active involvement in meaningful activities [1]. Hands-on,project-based learning has been shown to get more students engaged with STEAM and help themlearn key skills for the future [2]. However, most STEAM education programs target students inupper-middle or high school [3]. Bustamante et. al write, “Since engineering education hastraditionally not been part of the general K–12 education experience (i.e., the beginning ofprimary school (age 5) through the end of secondary school (age 18)), early childhood educatorshave minimal background in engineering

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 14

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D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., BrainSTEM Alliance

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Ethical and Global Concerns

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Robert S. Emmett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Photography to Deepen Global Engineering CompetencyAbstractThis work in progress examines how engineering students going abroad visualize theirexperiences through photography and asks how do students learn to see themselves as engineersin a global context? The project is integrated into a first-year global engineering course andbuilds on published educational assessment research of this program [1, 2, 3]. Through lecturesand discussion sections that travel overseas for two weeks after exams, the course seeks toincrease students’ global engineering competency (GEC), assessed by several instrumentsincluding the Global Perspectives Inventory (GPI). In 2019, instructors designed a photoelicitation-reflection as a

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Advances in Additive, Hybrid, and Digital Manufacturing Education

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Sameer Hamoush, North Carolina A&T State University

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Manufacturing

weathervane prototype.To have a better understanding of Additive Manufacturing, students watched various videos onthe history and projected outlook of using 3D printing. Also, students researched various conceptssurrounding Additive Manufacturing. Dr. Megri taught the students to stress analysis and, alongwith Ms. Wallace trained the students on constructing and presenting their work at the end of theworkshop. Mr. Morgan worked with the students on several projects: 1) designing and 3D printingtools holder; 2) designing safe children playground equipment. On the last day of the workshop,the students gave PowerPoint presentations on their designs and 3D prints. Parents were invitedto the presentations