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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Weeks, University of Maine; Karissa B Tilbury

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SequenceIntroductionBiomedical engineering as a discipline is a diverse field; yet a central tenant is problem solvingskills leveraging a strong foundation in mathematics, engineering, and biology to create newsolutions to existing challenges in human health [1]. Problem solving skills are developedthrough a series of courses that teach the foundational knowledge while developing engineering“Habits of Mind” [2], which are defined as modes of thinking in which STEM students developstrategies to transfer their existing knowledge to new contexts. The breadth of biomedicalengineering demands nimble, systematic problem-solving strategies, a core component ofEngineering “Habits of Mind.”Here, we present a plan using a fading scaffold between five core interconnected

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Student Teams and Teamwork

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Ana Karen Biviano

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.The summary statistics of the survey items were shown in Table A.1 (a) and (b) in the Appendix.Analysis and ResultsOur data, mostly consisted of Likert scores, or qualitative ranking, did not meet the normalityassumption that underpinned Pearson correlation analysis. Instead, we used the Spearman’scorrelation coefficients (Knapp 2018) to describe the associations within EI, teamworkdisagreement/conflict, and behaviors each, but also the cross correlation when they were paired. 3Spearman’s rho explained the monotonic correlation between two variables, producing a positivevalue when one variable always increased as the other rose, a negative value when one variablealways

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Destiny J. Crawford, New Mexico Tech Mechanical Engineering Department; Jett C. Emms, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Raechelle Sandoval; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

college level project. Apprentices were challenged to work in two teams of six toseven to design and code an autonomous robot that mapped a given area (Team 1) and retrieve apayload in said area (Team 2). The program lasted a total of six weeks where the teams learnedand implemented skills needed to complete the above challenges. Within each week, a pathwaysmentor would coordinate a presentation on how to manage in a professional environment. Thepathways mentor also organized guest speakers to present on topics related to their field. Theapprentices filled out pre and post surveys for AFRL to keep track of the performance of theprogram. Apprentices showed growth in skill, self efficacy, and a sense of belonging in STEM.About AFRLThe Air Force

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo; Maria Luisa Zamudio

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

opportunities to explorethese cutting-edge technologies and learn critical design and problem-solving skills that areessential for the future workforce of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” [1]. Other benefits of theprogram will include professional development (including Continuing Education Credits) forCPS teachers, training and outreach experiences for undergraduate students currently studying inSTEM fields at Illinois State University, the creation of 32 innovative STEM activities perprogram year, and educational materials and equipment for the partnering high schools.The four project goals are: 1. SUPERCHARGE Scholars (high school student participants) will increase their knowledge of STEM domains and careers; specifically, those related

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Odell, University of Texas at Tyler; Li Feng, Texas State University; Christopher Thomas, The University of Texas at Tyler; Eric Stocks; Patrick Massey, Michigan State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

understood. This research investigates theschool and district characteristics that are predictive of PLTW adoption to better understand thecontextual factors may help identify factors and barriers to adopting innovative engineeringcurricula such as PLTW.As part of this study, the researchers examined longitudinal student data maintained by statedesignated Educational Research Centers (ERC) that serve as repositories for P-16 andworkforce data to address the following research questions: 1. How many schools across Texas have adopted the PLTW model? 2. What are the general characteristics of the adopting school districts? Are there statistical differences between adopting school districts and non-adopting school districts in terms of

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, The University of Texas, San Antonio

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

and of itself, be considered aproper educational research methodology [1]. The systematic review is considered a form ofsecondary research that examines existing research using specific research methods. In thispaper, the intent is to investigate the impact of various interventions (STEM educational bridgeprograms) using a conceptual framework that is connected to “indigenous ways of knowing”, aterm that will be defined in the next section. The focus will be on a particular group of people(American Indian/ Alaskan Native (AI/AN)) and the examination is on the broad possibleoutcomes of the intervention. This follows a broadly aggregative synthesis logic.This study is a systematic review of promising research-based themes and

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanja L. Greene, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University; Hansika I. Sirikumara, E.S. Witchger School of Engineering, Marian University Indianapolis, IN; Binh Q. Tran, Marian University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, positivelyinfluencing graduation rates, and increasing the likelihood of underrepresented studentsgraduating with a STEM degree from college [1], [2]. Despite continued growth, there still existsa hesitancy among certain populations of students to pursue areas of STEM such asBlacks/African Americans, Hispanics, and those who are female [2], [3], [4]. This hesitation canbe attributed to many reasons from lacking aspirational goals to low self-efficacy or even theexistence of negative stereotypes can shape this [5], [6]. Additionally, there are challenges inaccessibility for underrepresented populations such as access to application materials,transportation, or even cost [7], [8]. Establishing environments where underrepresented studentsfeel supported and feel

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3: Instruction & Information Literacy

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Jodi Bolognese, Northeastern University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

that are expected in professional publications. This study aims to identify remaininggaps and opportunities for the instructor and librarian to provide additional scaffolding andsupport for IL skills.Literature ReviewAssessment of engineering students’ information literacy (IL) skills has to date focused more onthe undergraduate than graduate level [1]–[3]. Much of the research focused on theundergraduate level has focused on first-year courses and design-oriented courses such asCapstone [4]. Generally, in these types of courses, students are acting more as consumers ofinformation (in order to learn new concepts, inform decisions, etc.), rather than as producers ofinformation, as would be expected at the graduate level or in upper-level

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

examined. After careful consideration, the Robolink Co-drone [1] was chosenas the experimental platform for students to study drone flight, control and stabilize a drone.However, developing a set of comprehensible lectures proved to be a difficult task. Based onthe requirements of the certificate program, the lectures were designed to cover the followingtopics: (a) an overview of fundamentals of drone flight principles, including the forces actingon a drone such as lift, weight, drag, and thrust, as well as the selection of on-boardcomponents and trade-offs for proper payload and force balance; (b) an introduction to theproportional-integral-directive (PID) controller and its role in stabilizing a drone and reducingsteady-state errors; (c) an

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 14

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Kerrie A. Douglas, Cornell University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

ITS. The tutoring platform provides individualizedautomatic feedback to students immediately after they complete a sketch to inform them of theirperformance and ultimately to enhance their sketching skill development. This study aims tounderstand the experiences of graduate and undergraduate mechanical engineering students fromthree institutions learning sketching through the ITS environment.Our study is guided by thefollowing research questions: 1. What was the engineering student’s experience in learning tosketch in an intelligent tutoring platform? 2. What are the strengths, weaknesses, and suggestionsfor improving the intelligent tutoring system? 3. What are the impacts of the intelligent tutoringSystem on the sketching self-efficacy of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 2: Program Design

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Jason H. Ideker; Jennifer Parham-Mocello, Oregon State University; Rowan Ezra Skilowitz; Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

other Universities. Among the main considerations were pro-school models, if college-wide first year programs existed, length of those programs, anyadditional requirements for common courses such as math, physics, and social sciences, graderequirements, and major selection timeline. Many Universities have published educationalresearch on their programs, such as Arizona State University [1], [2], Texas A&M [3], andVirginia Tech [4], [5], and the Taskforce synthesized this literature into a set ofrecommendations for the new program. The Taskforce’s recommendations were similar incontent to the conclusions of ABET’s 2017 report titled “Engineering Change: Lessons fromLeaders on Modernizing Higher Education Engineering Curriculum” [6]. This

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tobi West, Dakota State University

forensics and incident response. The synergy between theprojects has shown an increase in female participation in the digital forensics course and helpedbuild interest in cybersecurity careers among K-12 students.1. IntroductionAccording to recent projections, by 2025, the cost of cybercrime will increase to $10.5 trillionglobally [1]. Additionally, impacts on emotional and mental health are among the many untoldcosts of cyberviolence, which range from online sexual exploitation and threats of violence tocyberstalking, bullying, and harassment [2] [3]. Ransomware attacks that cease operations andseize data are of particular concern because of the potential for loss of life at scales both smalland large when the attack targets are hospitals, 911

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Alexander, California State University, Chico; Michael Kotar, California State University, Chico; JoAna Brooks, California State University, Chico

at the next generation of college graduates, the workforce is drastically different thanit was only twenty years ago. Almost half of the workforce will be freelance by 2027 [1] andover 65% of the jobs today did not exist 25 years ago [2]. The need to be flexible, think broadly,identify opportunities, be creative and innovative are requirements of almost any profession nowand into the future [3] and [4]. U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects 10.5% growth inSTEM fields from 2020 to 2030 [5]. However, under-represented groups remain under-represented in STEM fields especially in engineering. A Pew Research Center study showedBlack and Hispanic workers represent 9% and 8% of the STEM workforce compared to theirshare of all employed U.S

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Margaret Beier, Rice University; Brittany Bradford, Rice University; Michael Wolf

Strategies forLearning Questionnaire [1] , adapted to be specific to the domain of STEM courses. Findingswere contrary to expectations. Perceptions of STEM self-efficacy did not significantly differbetween program participants and non-participants. Participation in the program changedparticipant’s sense of STEM self-efficacy such that STEM self-efficacy was higher immediatelyafter completing the summer portion of the program than before participating in the summerportion of the program, when controlling for scores on a diagnostic exam of STEM skills andconceptual prior knowledge (n= 195; t = 2.52, p =.03). Implications for intervention participationand possible future directions are discussed.IntroductionImproving rates of undergraduate degree

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittain Sobey, University of Texas at Austin; Ariel Chasen, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Thomas Lindsey, University of Texas; Laura Suggs, University of Texas at Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas at Austin

. Biomaterials, biomolecular engineering, and drug deliverycommunity of undergraduate research • Develop methods to determine how much drug is getting intoScholars. The National Cancer Institute the target organ/tumor. • Develop new methods to administer drugs other than(1) has identified barriers to achieving intravenously.progress in cancer research and strategic • Develop nanotechnology methods to overcome hydrostaticactions needed to overcome those pressure that blocks delivery of drugs. • Use nanoparticles to study cell internalization pathways tobarriers. Our Site introduces

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Texas State University; Lillianna Franco Carrera

), 50% of the STEMworkforce, but only 15% of the computing (i.e., computer and information sciences) workforce [1], [2].Historically underrepresented minority (HURM) women, particularly Black and Hispanic women, represent16% of the overall U.S. population, yet HURMs in general represent 16.73% of the STEM workforce andapproximately 23% of the computing workforce [2]. While the percentages of Black and Hispanic women inthe STEM and computing (STEM+C) workforces are unknown, their underrepresentation in these workforcesis apparent. Furthermore, Black and Hispanic women, and other HURMs, are underrepresented in U.S.computing education at every postsecondary computing degree level, particularly at the graduate level [3].Since Black and Hispanic

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Fasy; Joseph Chipps, Montana State University - Bozeman; Stacey Hancock, Montana State University - Bozeman; Aayushi Dangol; Kristin Searle, Utah State University; Colby Tofel-Grehl, Utah State University; Aubrey Rogowski, Utah State University; Mengying Jiang, Utah State University

participatory design approach. Through physical computing, students create a visual narrative of their own stories inspired by ledger art, an American Indian art medium for recording lived experiences. We discuss the affordances and challenges of an integrated approach to CS teaching and learning in elementary and middle schools in Montana.1 IntroductionThe recent development of Montana’s computer science (CS) standards introduces a state-widemomentum to expand computer science education to all students across the state. However, notevery school has a teacher who specializes in CS, and many schools do not offer CS courses. Assuch, embedding CS into other content areas is essential for all students to experience CS content.At the same

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; James Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Radu Babiceanu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Erin Chernak, The University of Texas at Arlington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Moreland; Tyamo Okosun, Purdue University Northwest; Armin Silaen; Kyle Toth, Purdue University Northwest; Chenn Zhou, Purdue University Northwest

implementation of the lesson plans in the classroom, field trips,networking activities, presenting research career information to students, and surveying studentson their interest in pursuing STEM activities and related careers.IntroductionOver the past few decades, technological advances throughout nearly all industries have increasedthe need for education and occupations that emphasize science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) [1-3]. Unfortunately, only around 16% of high school seniors are bothproficient in math and interested in STEM fields [4]. Only 17% of bachelor’s degrees awarded toU.S. citizens are in STEM fields [5], and roughly 30% of chemistry and physics teachers in U.S.public high schools did not major in these fields and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marian Kennedy, Clemson University; Christopher Kitchens, Clemson University; Joseph Santaniello; Spencer Davenport, Clemson University; Kaitlynn Conway, Clemson University; William Ferriell, Clemson University

(Olsen2016). While other S-STEM programs have looked at increasing research preparedness ofstudents (Graham 2017) or offered some scholarship recipients an option of participating inresearch (Chatterjee, 2021), this is the first to require scholarship recipients to participate in atwo-semester research experience after matriculating to the research university site.These 1-credit research courses are designed by the graduate student fellows who have eithercompleted their MS degrees or have finished their qualifying exams for an engineering orcomputing program. These graduate students work with the SPECTRA program faculty andtheir dissertation advisors to propose and implement these research courses. While there are nolimitations on the type of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Niesha Douglas; Cathy Howell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anna Sanczyk

, Latine, Native American, Native Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiianpeople groups are not well represented in STEM education and in the STEM profession. Whenconsidering Black students specifically, evidence shows that despite representing 14.2% of thepopulation [1], they accounted for just 9% of all STEM professionals which includes healthrelated occupations like physicians, and 7% of all bachelor’s and doctoral STEM degrees [2].The Hechinger Report [3] suggests that there has been an overall decline in the number of Blackstudents earning STEM degrees from previous years. It is clear Black students areunderrepresented in STEM.For over 150 years Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a key rolein educating Black

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

thesummer of 2020. The paper compares the results of operating in a hybrid mode with two yearsof in-person operations and one year of virtual operations. It discusses the lessons learned whenoperating in the hybrid mode and makes recommendations for future hybrid REUimplementations.1. IntroductionThis paper reports on year four of the operations and presents assessment of a cybersecurity-focused research experience for undergraduates (REU) programs site in the summer of 2021.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the site operated in a hybrid mode during this summer afteroperating entirely virtually during the summer of 2020. As this year is the final year of theaward (which was extended by a year due to a participant count reduction during year three dueto

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Daniel Burkey, University of Connecticut; Michael Young, University of Connecticut; Richard Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

engineering over the past twodecades, although disagreement exists concerning how ethics can and should be taught in theclassroom. With active learning strategies becoming a preferred method of instruction, acollaboration of authors from four universities (University of Pittsburgh, University ofConnecticut, Rowan University and New Jersey Institute of Technology) are investigating howgame-based or playful learning with strongly situated components can influence first-yearengineering students’ ethical knowledge, awareness, and decision making.This paper offers an overview and results of the progress to date of this three year, NSF ImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) grant that aims to (1) characterize the ethical awarenessand decision making

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

support in time of greater need.Aggregated across community, 2-year, 4-year colleges and universities nontraditional students’(NTS) made up approximately 75% of the undergraduate student population between 1995 and2012, according to data from NCES [1]. There is an inconsistent way in which nontraditionalstudents are defined across the literature, however Horn [2] has put forth a definition thatincludes seven characteristics associated with nontraditional students which focus on enrollmentcriteria, financial and family status, and high school graduation status. The characteristics shownin Table 1 include: (1) Delayed enrollment by a year or more after high school, (2) attended part-time, (3) having dependents, (4) being a single parent, (5

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cedrick Kwuimy, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

data collection. However, the intended plan of action is givenbelow. We requested and received a year extension from the NSF Program manager.Theoretical FrameworkAs the theoretical framework for this project, we hypothesize that there is an association betweenengineering students’ personality attributes with experiential learning theory and transformativelearning theory as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Hypothesized Associations Between Personality Attributes and Experiential and Transformative Learning from STSAPResearch Objective for Year 1The objective for the first year is to explore any differences by demographic group in personalityattributes (biogenic, sociogenic, experiential learning style) and transformative

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Md Tanvir Ahad, University of Oklahoma; Wei Sun; Jiaze Gao, University of Oklahoma

instructor taught the course.1. IntroductionAccording to industry demands, training a specialized workforce faces unique challenges,considering UAS as a smaller aircraft. One of the significant advantages of UAS is that they areunmanned, and hence are not regulated as conventional aircraft. The industry demands and thelack of tight regulations permit the UAS market to evolve promptly. In August 2016, the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) issued the Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule (Part 107) concerningthe use of UAS for research, educational, and commercial purposes. These regulations willmature over the years. Thus, it is beneficial to train the future workforce to be fully wellinformed of the current regulations on using UAS with the capabilities

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ahmad Farooq, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

course content in virtual and in-person learning environments. The second aim of this study is to explore students’ perceptions ofthe effectiveness and acceptance of virtual learning tools and environments applied inengineering laboratory classes. A total of 226 undergraduate students participated in thisconvergent mixed method study within a mechanical and aerospace engineering department at aresearch-1 institute in the northeastern region of the United States. Our initial analyses of thestudents’ course evaluations indicate that there were no statistically significant differences in theperceived teaching effectiveness of the course. However, statistically significant differences werefound between the course final grades between students who

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Technology Integration in Manufacturing Curriculum

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; David Shannon, Auburn University; Ryan Pippins, Tuskegee University; Eugene Thompson; Adrian Carter, Tuskegee University; Stephen Baker, Tuskegee University; Brandon Guiseppi, Tuskegee University

marketprojections indicate that the total AM market will have a value of $62.79 billion in 2028, comparedto $16.54 billion in 2021, at a growth rate of 21% [1]. AM evolved from rapid prototypingtechniques, which have been in existence since the 1970’s. Advancement in 3D printingtechnologies and materials, combined with expiration of key technology patents in the early 2000’sled to the accelerated transition of rapid prototyping techniques into a viable manufacturingprocess for more sophisticated conceptual prototypes, functional prototypes, and end use parts.Starting from the CAD model of a part, AM workflow starts by slicing the model into 2D layersof small thickness followed by creating the part layer by layer using different forms of materialand

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Technical Session 2

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Francesca Bartram; Natalie Wint; David Maxwell Rea

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division

attainment ofengineering students has been shown to vary significantly between ethnic groups [1]. Whilstit is recognized that the participation rates of minoritized students varies across individualdisciplines within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [2], thereexists a general underrepresentation of those referred to as ‘BME’ [* see Notes] [3].Participation rates also vary between level of study, with 32.3 % of those accepted onto UKbased engineering undergraduate courses in 2017 classed as ‘BME’, compared to only 22.2%at graduate research level [3]. Such issues with persistence (which here refers to the transitionfrom one career stage to another, for example, progressing from an undergraduate program toa graduate program

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Engineering Technology Technical Session 3

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; Noela A Haughton, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc

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asked to design and select a pump, part of a hydropower storage system, ableto meet a client’s location (see Appendix 1). The main condition was to create an excel file towork as a fluid flow simulator; two weeks were assigned for the completion of this exercise. Thestudents were also given the option of either working alone, or as part of a group. Once thesolutions were gathered by the instructor, the solutions were posted anonymously on Blackboard,and the class was asked to evaluate all the project both for style of presenting the excel file, andfor correctness of the calculations. This exercise was valued at 100 points, out of which 25 pointswere given for the peer review exercise. The students’ scores were considered when calculatingthe