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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Hadley Perkins, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

thinking about faculty mentorship and offers an approach to potentiallyremediate negative mentoring experiences.IntroductionAn activity often cited as critical for success in any field is mentorship. However, scholars fromeducation, management, and psychology have defined mentorship differently [1], oftenconflating such activities with other types of developmental functions or relationships such asrole modeling [2], teaching or coaching [3], and professional development training [4]. Thisvariation in how mentorship is perceived can lead to challenges clarifying mentorship as aphenomenon [5]. Therefore, it’s important to understand effective mentorship and how it mightvary from person to person to ensure such interactions benefit all involved.The

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Teaching Tools: Problem Solving and Hands-On Teaching (NEE)

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack, P.E., Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

individual and group lab assignments, the authors discovered that (1) students arecomfortable with both individual lab kits and benchtop equipment and view these two resourcesas complementary, (2) students see value in individually-completed labs but also like the peer-to-peer mentoring that can occur when working with a lab partner, and (3) students are using labkits outside of class for a variety of activities, including self-directed learning. Disadvantagesand limitations of lab kits are also reviewed and discussed.1. IntroductionIndividual lab kits have been evaluated as a tool to enhance active learning, even before thepandemic [1], and many types of lab kits have been designed for specific courses [2] [3] [4]. Thepandemic pushed many educators

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session_Tuesday June 27, 9:15 - 10:45

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lazlo Stepback, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Min Ha Hwang; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Yna Leonardo

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session_Tuesday June 27, 9:15 - 10:45

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Cynthia Bauerle; Lisette Esmeralda Torres-Gerald; Carrie Hall

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

(https://serc.carleton.edu/stemfutures/index.html) brought together educators from a variety ofuniversities to develop framework-guided curricula that align with the dimensions of 21st centurylearning by Kereliuk et. al [1]. The framework, found in figure 1, illustrates how three types ofknowledge, foundational (to know), meta (to act), and humanistic (to value), relate to learning inSTEM subjects. The framework is designed to “account not only for what ought to be known,but also for the unique contexts, cultures, and challenges that would-be innovators need toinclude in their approach to improving the world.” [1]. Foundational •Core content

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Virtual Training, Online and Open Education; Instructional Technology

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Marin Jayne Fisher, Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech; Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

objectives” [1]. Additionally, literature from Industrial and Organizational(I/O) Psychology has highlighted the relationship between effective conflict management andteam performance [2], [3]. Helping students effectively manage conflict and establish inclusiveteam environments are important skills that are essential for their ability to work on teams intheir future careers. However, the literature suggests that many engineering instructors havelimited training and confidence to facilitate learning experiences that help students developteamwork and conflict management skills [4], [5]. One way to help students develop and practiceconflict management skills in the classroom is through scenario-based learning. Conflictscenarios have been used in prior

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 3: Evaluation & Assessment

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati; Jeffrey Buckley, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Niall Seery, Technological University of the Shannon

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

promising tool for holistically assessing design solutions in engineering education.Additionally, given the strong correlation between ranks of students and faculty, ACJ couldbe used to include students in their own assessment to reduce the faculty grading burden or todevelop a shared construct of capability which could increase the alignment of teaching andlearning.Key Words: Engineering Education, Design, Assessment, Adaptive Comparative Judgement.BackgroundIn the recent past, an increasing emphasis has been placed on the development ofundergraduate engineering students’ design capabilities, with a focus on enabling students todevelop innovative and creative design solutions [1], [2]. This change has been driven bydesign being mandated by ABET as

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COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessye Talley, Morgan State University ; Lealon L. Martin; Veronica J. Oates, Tennessee State University; Saundra Duplicate Johnson Austin, Charis Consulting Group, LLC; Jiangnan Peng

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Agricultural and Mechanical University, and TennesseeState University are collaborating on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Historically BlackCollege and University Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Award #2000244. Our researchteam was formed at the NSF sponsored HBCU Engineering Faculty workshop hosted by theAssociation of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) at the Tennessee State University backin May 2018. The purpose of the three-day workshop was to assist HBCU Engineering facultywith: (1) Improving student learning in engineering; (2) Sharing innovative strategies to improvethe retention and graduation of engineering students: and (3) Providing tools and strategies fordeveloping grant proposals and effectively competing in national grant

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

activity exposurechallenge through the implementation of new educational science procedural standards thatincorporate engineering thinking such as SEPS (Scientific and Engineering Practices Standards).The challenge is that K-12 (high school focus) is still very siloed, so a difficult roll-out [1], [2].Some colleges are implementing pre-course trainings to help incoming students better preparefor college, such as summer bridge courses and pre-course preparation sessions [3], [4], [5], [6].These tend to focus on a particular topic and typically do not explore interdisciplinary elements[7], [8].Extracurricular student organizations and clubs are assembled to foster student engagement ofspecific topics. These are often student run with limited faculty

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shatha Jawad, National University; Ronald P. Uhlig, National University; Pradip Peter Dey; Mohammad N. Amin, National University; Bhaskar Sinha, National University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #37135Using Artificial Intelligence in Academia to Help Students Choose TheirEngineering ProgramDr. Shatha Jawad, National University Dr. Shatha Jawad has more than 22 years of experience in teaching and more than three years as a software engineer. She had UNESCO Fellowship in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, in 2002. Her Ph.D. is in computer engineering. She is a member of the Institute for Learning-enabled Op- timization at Scale (TILOS) which has an NSF grant that began on November 1, 2021, for five years. TILOS is a National Science Foundation funded Artificial Intelligence (AI

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

have been changing to produce competentpractitioners who will be prepared for the multifaceted challenges of current technological advancements.Today’s real-world problems are more global and typically are not confined to a single discipline. Theknowledge needed by engineering or engineering technology graduates joining the workforce comes fromdifferent domains and disciplines. According to a Purdue University survey of employers in 2013, skillsand competencies that employers are seeking from recent graduates include: innovation as a priority,followed by problem solving in diverse settings, critical thinking, and complex problem solving [1]. Thesurvey revealed that innovation, critical thinking, and complex problem solving are becoming

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariana A. Alvidrez; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Elaine Hampton; Mary K. Roy; Tomas Sandoval; Andrea Villagomez

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Diversity

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

undergraduate studies, including computer science. Some 90% of thestudents in this project were Hispanic. The course was piloted over four semesters, whichallowed the instructional team to perfect the approaches that were most successful for studentsuccess. The leadership course integrated two primary approaches: 1) a relational model ofleadership used to examine complexities that arise when technology professionals encountermultiple perspectives and diverse ideas; and 2) cooperative learning approaches, includingconstructive academic controversy model, used to develop leadership skills whilecontextualizing the role of ethics in computing. The course culminated in an academiccontroversy exercise where student teams examined the Facebook /Whistleblower

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Anderson R.A., State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

Paper ID #36797Using Conceptual Cost Estimating as a Constraint and Tool in DesignCurriculumProf. Eric Anderson R.A., State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Eric Anderson is an architect and educator with more than thirty years in educational and non-profit facil- ities planning and management. He has overseen the planning and/or construction of over $ 1 billion of capital improvement for non-profit and educational institutions in New Mexico, West Virginia, Nevada, and New York. He is a registered architect in New York and West Virginia. Professional memberships include the American Institute

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bopaya Bidanda, University of Pittsburgh; Gajanan Hegde

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

mechanical andindustrial engineering programs provide coursework in Computer Aided Design or Finite ElementAnalysis. These tools are especially useful and applicable after a design is conceptualized and theprimary challenge is to develop a detailed design. In detailing stages of design thinking, the fivecommonly established steps [1,2] are to 1. Empathize, 2. Define, 3. Ideate, 4. Prototype, and 5. Test.Most work and papers on these topics focus on what needs to be done at each design stage. Wepropose a frugal engineering framework with a well-established Value Analysis technique as a core toteaching a structured methodology on how to transform a conceptual idea into a more detailed design.In order to prevent the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

technical and engineering education conferences. Areas of expertise and research interest include, Deformation & Failure Mecha- nisms, Materials Science, Fracture Mechanics, Process-Structure-Property Relationships, Finite Element Stress Analysis Modeling, Failure Analysis, ASME BPV Code Sec VIII Div. 1 &2, API 579/ASME FFS- 1 Code, Materials Testing and Engineering Education. Professionally registered engineer in the State of Texas (PE).Jonathan Weaver-Rosen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Vertical Integration of Teamwork Skills from Sophomore to Senior and Beyond!Introduction Importance of Teamwork Skills in Engineering

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

the team.United Consulting provides expert consulting engineering and geotechnical services for the builtenvironment. There are three basic missions to be accomplished by the UAS: 1) Survey a largearea of land to collect topographical data, 2) Bridge inspection and 3) Manhole probing mission.For 1st and 2nd missions, optical cameras are the primary payloads. For the manhole probingmission, a unique module is designed to lower a data collection tube, encased in a rigid telescopingmechanism into a manhole, while the UAS hover overhead. The tube collects air quality data. Keyrequirements include the ability of the UAS to maintain a minimum flight endurance of 30 minutesfor the heaviest (manhole probing) mission, have a flight range of one 1 mile

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Arredondo, University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

TechnologyAccreditation Commission (ETAC) requires baccalaureate engineering technology programs toinclude a capstone project. Capstone project courses are designed to develop the student’s abilityto integrate technical and non-technical skills [1]. Technical skills are developed in the normalsequence of required coursework. The non-technical skills such as communication, timemanagement, project management, and interpersonal skills such as teamwork are developedthroughout the capstone course. The University of New Hampshire at Manchester (UNHM) usesa two-course, one academic year capstone project (fall and spring terms). The course combinesboth Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology (MET-EET) program students.An ideal capstone project involves an open

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Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Monica Palomo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Wen Cheng, P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

further capitalized on (test taking and studentcare services). These results have led the CE department to evaluate the remote and hybriddelivery modes of courses as potential instruction alternative modes to support students in thepost pandemic learning environment. 1. BackgroundWhen the World Health Organization declared the pandemic (Covid-19) worldwide, it forcedshutdown of the universities with its educational in-person activities. As reported by the UnitedNations [1], almost 1.6 billion students were affected by this shutdown. This crisis led schools inthe United States to move to virtual online instruction and remote learning [2][3]. CaliforniaState Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP) faculty were instructed in a matter of weeks

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The Best of Computers in Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Rukangu, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Kyle Johnsen, University of Georgia

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

engineering education tool, it is only natural that we measure what impact the toolshave on the students’ learning outcomes.To this end, we formulated two main research questions which are underpinned by student motivation: 1. What aspects of the active learning programming activities (desktop robot) would the students find motivating? 2. What are the differences between the reinforcement tools ( AR robot and physical robot) in motivating the students?2 Background2.1 Robots and AR/VR in Education Robots have been used in education to enhance learning experiences and provide students with hands-on opportuni- ties to develop critical skills such as problem-solving, coding, and teamwork (Yuen et al., 2014). In some settings, using robotics

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Israa Azzam, Purdue University ; Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Peter Soudah

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

educationalopportunities. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Annual ConferenceIntroductionEngineering education is an essential discipline that endeavors to create a learning environmentcapable of developing engineering skill sets, like problem-solving, logical thinking, etc., [1]. Itenables the development of students’ engineering skills providing real-world applicability totheoretical engineering concepts. Despite the significant role of engineering in preparing studentsfor their future careers, educators have faced multiple challenges because of technologicaladvancements and societal developments [2]. Such challenges are related to being out-paced bynew advances of new

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dayna L. Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Deanna Drako; Andrea D. Beattie; Ashleigh Tierney; Enrique Guzman; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

SHPE’s Virtual STEM Labs: Engaging and inspiring Hispanic youth to pursue STEM degrees and careers.Background/MotivationSolving the world’s most pressing and complex issues, including the recent pandemic, climateand environmental challenges, and sustainable economic development, is dependent on scientificinnovation. This need is reflected in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) occupation growth which has increased 79% since 1990 and is projected to grow by10.8 percent by 2031 [1]. To meet these labor market demands, the United States hasconsistently invested over $500 million dollars in STEM education specifically since 2019 withan emphasis on programs that increase participation of

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Will This Be on the Mechanics Test? Concept Inventories and Understanding Exams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Azadeh Dashti Cole, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

in Large Sections Anna K. T. Howard, Azadeh Dashti Cole NC State UniversityAbstractThe best paper in the Mechanical Engineering Division at the 2022 ASEE Annual Meeting inMinneapolis showed that student learning increased with weekly quizzes rather than dailyhomework.1 The authors’ work built on several recent papers showing that mastery learning withmultiple attempts at each quiz increased student success.2-4 Engineering Statics at NC StateUniversity has long included daily homework assignments, so the pivot to weekly quizzes willneed to be adopted over multiple semesters and adopted for large enrollment sections.This work-in-progress paper details the methods we used to

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Mentoring, Case Study of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality, and Transfer Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady, Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

varied resources to which students had access and took up as part of their learning.Implications for STEM learning in higher education institutions are also discussed.Keywords: STEM, Diversity, Higher Education, and Culturally Responsive TeachingIntroduction Blacks, Latinx, Native Americans, and women remain underrepresented in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree programs in postsecondaryeducational systems [1] and STEM-related job areas [2]. Although the number of bachelor’sdegrees awarded in STEM has increased by 62% since 2010, gender, racial, and ethnicrepresentation in related job areas has not [3]-[4, p.14]. Across the United States, universities, corporations, non-profits, and other

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Faculty Development and Research Programs (NEE)

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Jennifer J. VanAntwerp, Calvin University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

of work rather than focusing on relieving the frustrations thatemployees face [1]. Thus, a shift in focus from eliminating external barriers to fulfillingemployee needs may lead to more effective interventions in improving organizational culture.Consistent with that shift, this workplace study emphasizes what faculty need, rather than thebarriers to success that they face, in academia. The basic psychological needs space of both menand women were explored using 31 faculty interviews. A qualitative analysis of the interviewssought to both identify the particular means by which the three basic psychological needs ofautonomy, competence, and relatedness are met or thwarted/frustrated and nuances within eachtype of need that affected faculty

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2: Understanding Our Users

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean L. Bossart, University of Florida; Laura Spears

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

preferences and behaviors of students. Prior to the 1990’s, academic libraries weredesigned to maximize space for physical collections, a trend that changed with the introductionof digital collections. As more materials became available on-line, librarians began rethinkingthe use of their physical spaces to focus more on optimizing student learning experiences. As aresult, the shift in design occurred from individual study, book-centered library spaces to agroup-study learning environment [1].Generation Z (Gen Z) college students, those born from the late 1990’s to the early 2000’s,expect to have choices. When it comes to space, they want to have control of their choices [2].Controlling choices in the moment of need by the student is the definition

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Chad Rohrbacher, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

engineering education as it supports diversity of ideas,allows students to critically evaluate their work, identify areas for improvement, and develop adeeper understanding of the concepts they are learning [1], [2]. It encourages students to takeownership of their learning. It fosters a growth-mindset, where students are proactive in seekingout opportunities for growth and development. This self-motivated approach to learning preparesstudents for lifelong learning and is essential for success in their careers as engineers. Forinstructors, reflection is equally important as it provides valuable insights into the learningprocess of students. It helps instructors to assess the effectiveness of their teaching methods,identify areas for improvement, and

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Joint Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Development Division and Engineering Management Division

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD), Engineering Management Division (EMD)

engineering. We also findthat alumni encounter career challenges in areas of organization-level leadership skills and innavigating possible career and role types. Based on findings, we discuss potential opportunity areasthrough which educators can enhance the effectiveness of EL programs.IntroductionCurricular and co-curricular Engineering Leadership (EL) programs have proliferated across NorthAmerican engineering schools in recent years [1, 2], with over 50 programs now established [2].Many of these programs, however, are in their formative or early operational years, and it is estimatedthat fewer than 10 of the most active programs operating today had launched prior to 2010 [1]. Anew opportunity is therefore emerging for larger-scale, longer-term

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

variation and dimensions of variation while still inspired bythe broader notion of locus of refinement. We proceeded in two phases.In the first phase, we surfaced dimensions of variation by systematically exploring how thelearning experience both stayed the same and changed from one offering to the next. This wasdone by first noticing similarities and differences with an expansive orientation (similar to opencoding in grounded theory), and then organizing this expansive set of ideas into a first-level setof dimensions. This first phase was conducted by the first author who systematically workedthrough the ten instances. The result was a set of seven dimensions that can be used tocharacterize each of the ten instances: (1) choosing readings, (2

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camila Olivero-Araya, The Ohio State University; Julie P. Martin, The Ohio State University; Micah Organ

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

case study.Using the model of intercultural communication competence, suggestions and strategies areprovided in order to offer ideas for STEM faculty to build a healthy relationship with a newChinese graduate student. 1. Introduction:International students are a critical part of enrollments of graduate education at US universities,especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. TheInstitute of International Education's 2021 Open Doors report reveals that, in the academic year2020-2021, the US hosted a total of 914,095 international students [1]. This data emphasizesthe significant role played by international students in the graduate education landscape of theUS. The report further highlights that a

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 6: Mentors & Teams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Quinn Alessandro Corrigan, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 What Makes an Effective Peer Mentor? Perceptions of Undergraduate Engineering Students During COVID-19IntroductionThis complete research paper is focused on sharing undergraduate engineering students’perceptions of what made an effective peer mentor during COVID-19. These students were at awestern institution of the United States in a college of engineering.Traditionally, mentors are thought to have more experience and may hold more power whencompared to their mentee [1]–[4]. These relationships may tend to be more one-sided, with thesenior mentor conveying information to the junior mentee [2], [4], [5]. Contrastingly, peermentorship are non-hierarchical relationships that occur

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

is that faculty willbe most active as teachers, not as forefront researchers. The latter is seen as a bonus, and thepossibility of working with a faculty member on research projects is particularly attractive tohighly motivated students, but the nature of these projects is also different from what a doctoralstudent can be expected to execute, and the likelihood of the work attracting funding iscorrespondingly diminished. As Hardin and Hodges (2006) observe, while Tier 1 engineeringprograms view research as a multi-year continuously funded enterprise, smaller schools view itas a largely summer-bounded effort.Because of these and other academic environmental factors, administrators and tenurecommittees evaluating the progress of a tenure track