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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

, engineering programs can producegraduates who are not only technically proficient but also socially responsible, ready to lead theway in achieving a sustainable future. [1-3]. Important steps in weaving the sustainabledevelopment into engineering technology education are curriculum integration, project-basedlearning, and capstone design projects, supported by research, and institutional commitment.Curricular Integration forms a foundational element in aligning engineering and engineeringtechnology education with the global trends in sustainable development. This involves a strategicinfusion of Sustainable Development Goals into the curriculum and promoting interdisciplinarylearning to ensure that graduates are not only proficient in their technical

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ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Sharpe, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder; Kai Amey, University of Colorado Boulder; Karen C Crouch, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

focus of this paper, has experiencedsimilar outcomes. A notable uptick in graduation rates at CU occurred between 2009 and 2015,with six-year degree completions reaching 62.2%, yet recent years have witnessed plateaus inretention rates. Persistent disparities befall minoritized students [1], [2]. These stagnantcompletion rates occur in the face of substantial need for increased engineering talent, bothnationally and globally, to support fields including technology, security, transportation, andinfrastructure.The causes of student attrition from engineering are multifaceted and vary across demographics.A range of known issues includes an unwelcoming climate, conceptual difficulties in corecourses that hamper progress toward degree, lack of self

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Berenice A. Cabrera, University of Michigan; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, andthe environment is also vitally important. There is increasing recognition among engineers,educators, and industry leaders of the importance of preparing engineers to account for thesesociocultural dimensions [1]-[4]. We use the term “sociotechnical dimensions” or “practices” torefer to social or contextual factors such as ethics, engagement with stakeholders, and therecognition of power and identity and their role in engineering broadly. Environmental factorssuch as sustainability and the potential future impacts of engineering work are also categorizedas sociotechnical dimensions as they draw attention to possible consequences to the naturalenvironment. A call for broader engineering skills is reflected in the Accreditation Board

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Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura A. H. Wood, University of Michigan; Angie Kim, University of Michigan; Amber N Williams, University of Michigan; Berenice A. Cabrera, University of Michigan; Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Lu Zhou, University of Michigan; Grenmarie Agresar, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Steve J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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

work todevelop a framework to support the design and delivery of equity-centered engineeringcurriculum and instruction within undergraduate courses. This paper presents high-level learningfrom (1) our synthesis of relevant literature on how instructors teach equity-centered content –how they integrate equity considerations into engineering content – and (2) a summary ofinterviews with equity-oriented instructors. Our literature review and interviews aim to identifycourse design components that instructors and staff consider essential for equity-centeredengineering education, including pedagogy, content, and the interplay between them. For thisresearch, we defined equity-centered engineering curriculum and instruction as courses orsequences of

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez, Universidad de los Andes; Laura Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Maria Catalina Ramirez; Libis Valdez Cervantes; Luis Alberto Cruz Salazar, Universidad Antonio Nariño,Colombia; Technical University of Munich, School of Engineering and Design, Germany

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

Teacher Training in DEI + STEM: A Collaborative Work in Latin America and the Caribbean Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez1,6, Laura Eugenia Romero Robles2,6, María Catalina Ramirez Cajiao3, Libis Valdez Cervantes4,6 y Luis Alberto Cruz Salazar5 1 Universidad de los Andes, Engineering School, Colombia, js.sanchez14@uniandes.edu.co 2 Tec de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Mexico, romero@tec.mx 3 Universidad de los Andes, Engineering School, Colombia, mariaram@uniandes.edu.co 4 UNITECNAR, Engineering School, Colombia, decano.fadi@unitecnar.edu.co 5

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Daniel Marchant, USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Danny Marchant, University of Southern California

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laura Benitez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edna orozco-leonhardt, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

was done to a population of students at the university X. Thesestudents were identified as at-risk college freshmen by the office of student affairs. Once thestudents are identified then the college sends out different ways of communication (email, phonecalls, and text messages). In the year of 2021and 2022 a total of 484 at-risk students were askedif they wished to participate in the Boostcamp. A total of 122 students replied they wouldparticipate. However, not all students who accepted came, and not all students who came to thecamp finished it. Hence, three different categories of students were identified. 1. Students who agreed to participate and COMPLETED boostcamp (COMP), 2. Students who agreed to PARTICIPATE and did NOT COMPLETE the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Jaclyn Duerr, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

toward their careers, along with high-impact practices to support them.IntroductionTransitions “in, through, and out” of the university system are challenging for students [1].Students may face challenges that include, for example, passing a class, keeping up with familyor social commitments, or holding a concurrent part-time job. These challenges can negativelyaffect student attrition [2]. Even with so many barriers, there is an increasing number of studentswho have been able to persevere and obtain a meaningful career [3,4]. However, there aredisadvantaged communities of students who are especially challenged to overcome the expectedand necessary student transitions.Schlossberg in “A model for analyzing human adaptation to transition” has

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sherri M. Youssef, The Ohio State University; Amanda Singer Nault, The Ohio State University; Carter James Huber, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

in 2007. In 2012, Krista completed her Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State. Her engineering education research interests include investigating first-year engineering student experiences, faculty experiences, and the research to practice cycle within first-year engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024The First-Year Engineering Student Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Longitudinal Investigation Utilizing Indirect Assessment Scores1. IntroductionSince the turn of the century, global and national calls have been made to develop a moreinnovative and entrepreneurial society to support economic growth [1]. Such calls haveemphasized the development of entrepreneurial concepts

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bingling Huang, California State University, Fullerton; Chan Lu, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

dynamics. By comparing ChatGPT’s entirereasoning process and individual steps with human reasoning, this investigation unveils both itsconstraints and capacities. The results show that ChatGPT’s limited capability to understand theprofound implications of text. It addresses the need for caution when employing it in reasoningtasks within the context of mechanical engineering education.Key words: mechanical engineering education, ChatGPT-4, engineering reasoning.1. IntroductionReasoning skill, often denoted as logical reasoning, constitutes the cognitive ability to engage inclear, structured thinking, analyze information, and logically derive valid conclusions on thefoundation of evidence and facts [1]. Within the domain of mechanical engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Knight, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Joseph Polman; Michael Hannigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

mechanisms that support engineering identity formation.BackgroundIn the United States, rural settings are an important and frequently under-resourced and under-researched [1] cultural context for education, despite the fact that approximately half of schooldistricts, a third of schools, and a fifth of students in the United States are located in rural areas[2; 3]. Rural students are underrepresented among college attendees and STEM majors [4; 5].Programs aimed at professional engineering formation among rural students may help close thisgap. To design effective programs, a greater understanding of the formal and informal processesand value systems by which K-12 students explore the engineering pathway is needed—including development of identity as

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciana Debs, Purdue University; Alex Souza; Fernando Romero Moraes, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

)-related positions, their scope, and required skills.In this pilot study, we will also conduct a review of publicly available job postings, but we willfocus only on large companies because of their forefront position in adopting new technology.Moreover, in the present study, we analyze which non-traditional positions are being advertised,what they entail and what are the required educational background for them. We are particularlydriven by the following research questions: 1) Which construction 4.0 positions are emerging in the workforce? 2) What are the responsibilities of these emerging construction 4.0 positions?Our findings will assist construction engineering and management programs to prepare studentsfor upcoming changes in the

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Jacqueline Rose Tawney, California Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales for the Engineering Education Context  Abstract.Compassion plays a crucial role in the development of ethical engineers and the engineering designprocess, as it fosters a commitment to creating solutions that prioritize the dignity, empowerment, andsense of security of individuals and society as a whole [1]. Sprecher and Ferh [2] describe compassion asa cognitive, affective, and behavioral process of recognizing self and others' suffering and feelingmotivated to alleviate suffering. In other words, compassion is more than sympathy or empathy and hastwo components: engagement and action. However, compassion may be

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shauna Adams, Purdue University; Cristian Eduardo Vargas P.E., Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University; David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis; Hayley Joy Grisez

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

transcend traditional operational hurdles. The persistent globalsemiconductor shortage, compounded by increased design complexity, talent shortages,pandemic-related disruptions, and increased demand, has spurred a transformative shift in theindustry [1], [2]. The repercussions of these challenges are now reaching critical proportions, asevidenced by extended product lead times, automotive production delays, and a growing trendamong major technology companies and automotive equipment manufacturers to internalize chipdesign [1], [2].The semiconductor industry, encompassing diverse segments such as memory, logic, analog,discrete, optical components, and sensors, operates within a complex global supply chain frommaterial procurement to backend

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2023 ASEE GSW

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John Steven Aiken

By John Steven Aiken A great Scientific Conference was held to judge if a Book of Knowledge, in which all thefundamental concepts in that field had been discovered, and if it was time to close that great bookof knowledge. It was a joyous occasion for those vast numbers of learned engineering and scientificscholars in attendance, for their arduous work over many generations had reached the end ofknowable knowledge in that field. They had conceived and discovered, all the concepts that couldbe contained in that Book of Knowledge. They only had three final questions to definitively, andpositively answer, before that book of knowledge was finally closed.Question 1: “Have we reached the engineering limits for the largest and most

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Brina J. Blinzler; Veera B. C. Sajjanapu

learning is frequently used inengineering pedagogy [1]. In this paper, recent student projects throughout the undergraduatecurriculum are analyzed to demonstrate the swiftness of NLP tool adoption. Based on this pushfrom students to include NLP generated text, images and videos into student projects, there is animmediate need for standardizing tool citation formats and frameworks for the amount of NLPwork generally acceptable for various academic works. Perhaps there is even a new type ofcitation/acknowledgement that is required. This paper attempts to frame the requirements,analyze the current patchwork of standards and propose a more uniform solution.KeywordsUndergraduate Education, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Natural Language

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Alyssa J. Ball; Brandon Crisel

Teaching and Learning [1]. Various platforms were tested for © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceefficacy against the conditions that the platform be free, easy to use and learn, and available tostudents after they leave the university. Once the creation medium had been decided, the teamconducted further investigation to determine the most effective method of relaying this materialto students. Ultimately, it was determined that the most significant characteristics of thecurriculum are that it is easy for course instructors to implement while also being sufficientlyrobust for students to follow outside of the classroom given the appropriate

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jeremy Abbott; Eric Nguyen; Lin Zhang

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Autonomous Vehicle Engineering at UCA: A Progress Report Eric Nguyen, Jeremy Abbott, and Lin Zhang Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 72034AbstractEngineering Physics students enrolled in Senior Design 1 and 2 at University of CentralArkansas (UCA) have been engineering autonomous vehicles in the past 5 years. An educationalself-driving platform powered by an off

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Hossein Saiedian

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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William Slaton; Lin Zhang; Jesse Butler

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An AI Robotics & Ethics Summer Camp for High School Students William Slaton1, Lin Zhang1, and Jesse Butler2 1 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034 2 Department of Philosophy and Religion, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034AbstractSelf driving vehicles and autonomous robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction andconstitute areas of engineering and ethics that are important now and into the future. With thisneed in mind we created an artificial intelligence robotics and ethics summer camp for highschool students that has them build

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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John Hassell

questions that not only test factualknowledge but also assess problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and the application ofengineering principles. Despite the availability of video guides to assist instructors in leveragingAI to generate quizzes, many encounter frustration due to the sensitivity of online tools to specialcharacters and keywords that are significant in Extensible Markup Language (XML). SinceCanvas utilizes an XML format for importing quizzes, any XML characters within the quizcontent generated by generative AI can cause import failures. Examples of problematic XMLcharacters include , single and double quotes, the slash character, and the ampersand symbol[1]. The lack of error messages in Canvas LMS exacerbates the issue, making

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Tyme C. Hopkins; Nathan Hutchins

used in many settings and not always thecleanest and electronically friendly either. As far as durability the AirTag is rated IP67 makingthe device water resistant within 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes [1]. Additionally, thedevice contains extra support from its hard plastic and stainless-steel casing. From a hardwareperspective, Apple’s AirTag seem to be a very rugged and trustworthy tracking device.Security VulnerabilitiesOne of the main security concerns Apple’s AirTag poses is the potential for stalking anddomestic violence cases. Apple released the AirTag in April of 2021 and just within a year later,stalking cases involving AirTags skyrocketed. In April of 2022, there were 150 police reportsfiled in the US for stalking cases

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Nosakhare I. Idiaghe; Jessica Deters

applicable totheir professional lives. Beyond the need for mentoring, the quality of mentoring is crucial,necessitating continuous examination of the undergraduate research process and conversationsaimed at improving mentoring practices. This study explores the perception of undergraduatestudent researchers in a mechanical engineering department regarding their engagement withtheir faculty research mentors during a year-long research experience. This study uniquelysolicits students' perspectives on areas for potential improvement in their mentor-studentrelationships. The study focused on answering two research questions: (1) How do studentsdescribe their working relationship with their research mentors during a year-long undergraduateresearch

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Issair R. Roz-Herrera; Evan B. Piovesan; London A. Bossett; Beau A. Sampley; Kevin R. Lewelling

have designed a dynamic LTV frame that can extend up to 16 inches inhorizontal direction. This expandable frame can extend the wheels horizontally up to 33% of theframe's original size to facilitate better stability when riding on rough surfaces. The collapsibleframe can also squeeze into tight spaces when in the retracted mode. A prototype at a scale of 1:2of the front expandable frame was created to test this concept. This prototype was designed toinvestigate multiple concepts and components for determining the correct design, such as a verticaland horizontal configuration discussed later, or using track rollers or linear bearings for frameexpansion.KeywordsUndergraduate Student Poster, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, Dynamic, ExpandableLTV

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Clancy Milam; Chinmaya Joshi; Stephen Pierson; Han Hu; Ying Sun

spacing of the thermocouples, thesample’s thickness, and the sample’s cross-sectional area. This data allows one to find thetemperature distribution and heat flux through the cold and hot ends, which allows one to calculatethe thermal resistance and out-of-plane thermal conductivity of the sample.Keywords:Undergraduate Student Poster, Thermal Conductivity, Measurement, Data AnalysisIntroduction:When dealing with thermal systems, there are many thermal properties one must understand welland have accurate data of. The thermal conductivity of a material is one of the most important andsought-after thermal properties in engineering because of how it affects cooling heat-sensitivecomponents [1]. Electronics are one example where research is done on

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Daniel I. Chikwendu; Adam C. Lynch

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Stone Simpson; Daniel A. Moreno

posterIntroduction:As technology progresses, it is crucial for engineering students to develop competency incomputational problem-solving skills to succeed independent of their career path [1, 2]. Muchrecent literature has focused on development of numerical modeling into engineering classes [3-5], citing its benefits in assisting complicated problems while prioritizing software approaches thatuse analytical techniques. Such numerical approaches to problem-solving can also be beneficial asthey can be leveraged by existing knowledge that students have developed in their previouscourses, including in mathematics [6]. However, students should still understand the underlyingtheory for programs to best interpret the results and understand limitations present in the

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

address this, a comprehensive interview protocol wasdeveloped and refined using Clancy et al.’s Interview Protocol Development Process [1] andCastillo-Montoya’s Interview Protocol Refinement Framework [2]. The protocol was refinedthrough feedback and pilot testing, ensuring alignment with research objectives andconversational flow. This paper focuses on the development of the interview protocol. Theongoing study, with data collection planned for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, aims to provideinsights into student perceptions of Statics and the impact of student preconceptions on theirexperiences, offering guidance for future educational research.KeywordsStatics, undergraduate, preconceptions, interview protocol, undergraduate student

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Adam C. Lynch

at acompetitive price. To achieve this in today’s environment, the organization must infuse digitaltransformation into its systems management engineering plan. A digital transformation within astartup context refers to the change that pertains to creating, processing and storing data that isutilized by a newly established organization typically within 2-5 years old from an analogplatform to a digital platform with the aid of computers [1]. Digital startups are known for theirability to innovate with the aid of digital technologies and philosophies to deliver goods andservices [2]. Furthermore, a systems engineering management plan is defined as a combinationof all systems engineering effort into a technical engineering management plan [3

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Chinmaya Joshi; Clancy Milam; Corbin Russ; Stephen Pierson; Han Hu; Ying Sun

tester.Design and Fabrication:The TRT setup is designed to be modular and easy to repair. Considering these requirements, theTRT is split into 3 easy-to-assemble and disassemble sub-assemblies: hot side assembly, cold sideassembly, and the frame assembly. The assembly methods are shown in Figure 1: Figure 1a: CAD model for hot side assembly for the thermal resistance tester. 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Figure 1b: CAD model for cold side assembly of the TRT.Figure 1c: CAD model for the TRT frame assembly diagram. 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Figure 1d: CAD model for completed TRT assembly.The hot side assembly (Figure 1a) consists of the heater, heater holders (for