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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey James Kado, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

benefitted from pictural design problems, as well.IntroductionEngineering education is a dynamic field influenced by the industry's shifting demands. TheAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Vision 2030 Project (V2030) has identifiedseveral goals that are crucial for the preparedness of future engineers. One goal is to enhance"Student design/build project experiences in the degree program" [1]. However, this goalchallenges educators as they strive to implement it effectively.Implementing the goal poses a challenge for educators as it leaves many decisions to be made,which should only be done with consideration for the students. One crucial factor to consider isthe academic major of the students. As demonstrated by Vieira, the regions of

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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

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

contributed to their professional and personal development. Thedesign of the REM program—to be both inspirational and inclusive for the population of studentswho apply to be a part of CISTAR’s REM program—has been described at length already in anearlier paper [1]. Important to reiterate here, however, is that the 6-week program is specificallydesigned as a first-research experience (approximately 70% of our participants). Further, the REMstudent participants over the last two years have reflected our applicant pool as follows: an estimated80% Black/African American, 10% Hispanic/Latinx, 10% White, 50% female; and one‐third of thestudents are first-generation college. Thus, the students belong to several groups that areunderrepresented in STEM fields

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 12: Resource Exchange

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Alex J Sobotka, Texas A&M University; Ashley Renee Kersey; Ali Mostafavi

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

issues of risk mitigation into account, and they should be quantified to the extent possible and stated in such a way that one can tell if a given design meets them. (HS-ETS1-1) Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem, based on scientific knowledge, student-generated sources of evidence, prioritized criteria, and tradeoff considerations. (HS-ETS1-3) New technologies can have deep impacts on society and the environment, including some that were not anticipated. Analysis of costs and benefits is a critical aspect of decisions about technology. (HS-ETS1-3) The uses of technologies and any limitations on their use are driven by individual or societal needs, desires, and values; by the findings of scientific research; and

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Digital Circuits, Architecture, Embedded Systems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanxiao . Zhao, Virginia Commonwealth University; Shaobo Huang, University of Saskatchewan; Carl Elks, Virginia Commonwealth University; Umit Ozgur, Virginia Commonwealth University; Vitaliy Avrutin, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

in USdollars for 2023. The number of IoT connected devices is growing at an annual rate of 20%/yearwith billions of devices connected. Accordingly, there is much need for foundational IoTengineering courses in our educational institutions to prepare engineers for this technology sector.The challenge for course developers is that IoT technical foundations are exceedingly broad -ranging from smart sensors to low power computing to cloud infrastructure. Most universitiesfocus on one or two aspects of IoT technical foundations, specifically those associated with thecomputing aspects of IoT. We have developed a novel approach for an IoT course by segmentingthe course into three fundamental technology areas. These areas are respectively (1

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 2: Community Retrospectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Butler Velegol, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Katie Cadwell, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

this group, we have found that there is much variation in thesupport, guidance, and promotion pathways depending on their individual institutions anddepartments. The purpose of this paper is to explore these differences and provide examples ofpolicies and procedures at a number of institutions to be used as a potential model.This paper has two specific objectives: (1) Discuss the results of a survey given to the faculty inthis group. This survey asks questions about the length of their service and contract, their titleand opportunities for promotion, support given to them for professional development, theirjourney to take a teaching-track position and the level of support they feel in their departments;and (2) Provide examples of teaching

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria L. Espino, University of South Carolina; Brian D. Le, University of California, Los Angeles; Henry Tran, University of South Carolina; Spencer Platt, University of South Carolina

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Faculty Identity Development through the Tenure and Promotion Process as Black and Hispanic Engineering Faculty **This is a Work-In-Progress**Introduction With the presence of about 1.5 million faculty members as of 2020 (NCES, 2022) yetcontinued underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic faculty, it is important to understand whymarginalization persists. This is especially the case at selective higher education institutions likeR1 (Research 1) universities, particularly in science and math departments (Li & Koedel, 2017).When looking deeper at departments of engineering for example, we often find limited to noBlack and Hispanic engineering faculty (BHEF) members (Nelson & Brammer, 2010). Whilethere

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juliana Roznowski; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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International Division (INTL)

haveproduced higher caliber work than teams that are not collaborating globally. In addition, COILprojects offer the opportunity for experiential learning, which is valued by employers and harderto come by in a traditional classroom environment (Appiah-Kubi et al., 2020). A COIL programcan take anywhere from five weeks to a whole class period, but the minimum recommendedlength is five weeks to solicit successful cross-cultural interaction. Additionally, an effectiveCOIL module consists of four significant and distinct phases. As shown in Figure 1, a COILprogram is organized into four phases that can take anywhere from five weeks to the entirelength of the semester. Figure 1. COIL Progression: Intro 2 COIL » What is COIL? (suny.edu

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Zheng, Beihang University; Yu Han; Ruilin WU; Jianglong Zhang; Ye Jinxin; Zijiao Jiang

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International Division (INTL)

the case context. After presenting such context, we address our mainresearchquestionbyanalyzingthecurricularstructureofthecaseunderthe“why-what-who”framework.WeconcludebyhighlightingthephilosophyandmainthemesoftheSFTcurriculumandinformfutureopportunities.Byclarifyingthe“STEPbySTEP”curricularstructure,thispaperintendstosharerecentactivitiesinthefieldofengineeringeducationinChina.Therefore,theaimofthisstudyincludestwofold:(1)toidentifyrecentapproachesinre-designingengineeringeducationcurriculatowardsfuture;(2)andtosharebestpracticesthatinnovatingengineeringeducationinChina.2. Literaturereview2.1.TransformingengineeringeducationcurriculatowardsfuturegloballyFor the past decades, both engineering educators and researchers have been working to

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Wang, University of California San Diego; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California San Diego; Nathan Delson, eGrove Education

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

while in personDBL is ideal, a hybrid DBL contributes to easy access to learning while still enablingparticipation and creativity. Best practices for supporting a collaborative hybrid learningenvironment for CAD based projects are provided.1. IntroductionThe maker movement combines creative makers and advanced technologies such as the Arduinomicrocontroller and personal 3D printing to drive innovation in manufacturing, engineering,industrial design, hardware technology and education [1]. Through the process of making,students learn deeper. 3D printing and rapid prototyping allows students to practice the iterativedesign process [2] to produce a functional, aesthetic, and viable product [3].Hands-on projects provide students with a “real

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

in other programs [1]. It’s even been described as a culture of “suffering and sharedhardship,” [2] where students are often expected to be struggling to overcome the workload andstresses. Given this learning environment, it’s not surprising that engineering students findsuccess, which is usually defined as excellent grades and on-schedule graduation, elusive.We argue, however, that success is not enough. The true measure of an excellent program ishaving students and graduates that thrive, meaning that they are ‘doing well’ and ‘feeling good’[3, p. 838]. Thriving students not only succeed academically, but they are also successful atmanaging their interpersonal, intrapersonal and behavioral competencies. They take steps toimprove in the

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Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Schumacher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Sonali Joshi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jina Kang, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Eric Shaffer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jessica Raley, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jose Nijaid Arredondo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brandon Mark Buncher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rajan Patkar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Katherine Zine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Daniel Alfredo Caballero, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alexandria Tucker, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Mireille Tan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher Vistian, Physics Outreach at Illinois Through New Technologies

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

this topic. Our work addresses this gapby designing a novel immersive technique for visualizing relativistic effects and comparing thistechnique to existing non-immersive methods of instruction.IntroductionAlbert Einstein’s theory of general relativity (GR) is currently the leading theory to explaingravity, one of the four fundamental forces of physics. First proposed in 1915, GR has sincebeen validated by numerous experiments, including the detection of gravitational waves thatcaptured the public’s attention in 2015 [1], [2]. In addition to the significant contribution ofGR to our understanding of the universe, it also finds practical application in our daily livesthrough the GPS that allows us to navigate with our phones. Unfortunately, GR

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Mentoring Programs in Graduate Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna L. Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Susan Arnold Christian; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie; Ashleigh Tierney; Kimberly D. Douglas, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

is a past President of WEPAN. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 GRADS (GRaduate & Advance Degree Students) Mentoring Groups: Building a supportive community for Hispanic graduate students in STEMBackground/MotivationResearch shows the importance of mentoring for student success, and this is particularlyimportant for graduate students in engineering [1]. However, most graduate students do not havea mentorship relationship outside of their faculty advisor and many times this relationship mightnot go beyond academics [2]. Results from a recent Needs Assessment conducted by Society ofHispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) during 2021-2022 shows that approximately 25% ofpredominantly Hispanic

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Engineering Programs and Institutional Factors

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikitha Sambamurthy, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

example, Intel offers several programs forstudents to learn and solidify AI skills (Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit) anddeveloping in cloud environments (Intel® Developer Cloud) [1]. For instructors, they offer acollection of lesson plans, labs, and assessments for the same curriculums mentioned [2]. In thesecond case, the company develops core products specifically meant for assisting instructors andstudents in learning. For example, Blackboard’s core product is a learning management systemfor hosting courses and handling classroom management. In addition to publishing textbooks,Pearson has developed the Mastering platform to provide interactive assessments for variouscourses and textbooks. In both of these cases, industry has an

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 4: Engaging Authentic Engineering Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emanuel Joseph Louime; Eunice Yujin Kang; Emma Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kristin A Searle, Utah State University; Avneet Hira, Boston College

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

findings of an exploratory study on the use of e-textiles and potentiallyextended reality (XR) technologies for intergenerational engineering learning.Rationale The role of families in STEM learning. Although families are often an overlooked factor in thepositive engagement of students in STEM topics, family relationships and dynamics have a large bearingon student achievement, interests, enthusiasm, and beliefs surrounding ability [1]. When considering howto engage students with engineering topics, family members, especially those in a parental or senior rolecan act as a catalyst for engagement. Individuals acting in a parental role are the main contributors to astudent’s career aspirations, and support behaviors related to science from

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 2: Community Retrospectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Nichole Ingram, University of Kentucky; Malgorzata Chwatko, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

.1-4 Proposed changes include discussion ofnew technology such as computer science or green chemistry or soft skills like professionalismwhich were not part of the curriculum 20 years ago. However, the same level of action is notseen in the articles regarding the graduate curriculum. There are limited papers on the integrationof new ideas into the graduate curriculum, and only one paper describing the course curriculumacross the US.1, 5-7 The study by David Kauffman attempts to capture the number of schools inthe US which require/suggest the core chemical engineering classes at the graduate level in2002.7 In the nearly 20 years since this paper was published, the research on graduate studiescurriculum in engineering has been lacking. This

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Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne Gersie

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

and sens ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Intern Perceptions and Learning Experiences: Assessment Insights from a Research Internship Program1. IntroductionThe SOAR internship program is an excellent example of what the National Academy ofEngineering defines as a “high-impact practice” [1]. The purpose of the program is to supportunderrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)majors and serve as an opportunity to intern with the ARL at Penn State (ARL) to develop theskills needed to succeed in the workforce. Through a cohort and mentorship structure, theprogram provides interns with hands-on and relevant internship experience. The

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Digital Methods in Mechanics: Teaching with Digital Tools

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael P. Hennessey, University of St. Thomas; Amir Ahmad Naqwi

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #37036Oscillators for System ID and Inertia Measurement in UndergraduateDynamicsDr. Michael P. Hennessey, University of St. Thomas Michael P. Hennessey (Mike) joined the full-time faculty at the University of St. Thomas as an Assistant Professor fall semester 2000 and was promoted in 2014 to Professor of Mechanical Engineering (tenured since 2006). He is an expert in kinematics, dynamics, and control of mechanical systems, along with related areas of applied mathematics, such as in automation and transportation. As of summer 2023, he has 54 publications, in journals (11), conferences (41), magazines (1), and

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Developing Graduate Students' Competencies and Identities

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Rieland, University of Michigan; Shamalee Goonetilleke, University of Michigan; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

structured interviewdata collected through an extracurricular student project. We investigated three key aspects ofgraduate school, particularly experiences with 1) work-life-balance, 2) imposter syndrome, and3) burnout. To develop the survey and interview instruments, we developed a pool of memes andgraduate student oriented advice columns then used thematic analysis to identify 9 thematicquestions about the graduate student experience. For this work, the data set was abbreviated toconsider only the 3 most salient topics. We found that students generally disagreed with thenegative themes identified and that memes tended to exaggerate these features of graduatestudent experience. However, emergent themes of self-efficacy in our analysis demonstrated

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Student Projects in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Sophie Ray; Matthew Rock; Dilyn McHugh; Kyle Potts; David Ian Hunter

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

as well, as a focal pointof our design was availability and convenience. Thus, we arrived at a prototype that is 1) cheapand easy to build, 2) relatively small and easy to install, 3) interchangeable with most plumbingsystems in bathrooms and kitchens, resizability would also account for this, 4) environmentallyconscious materials. Our device is a water wheel that can be fitted onto many different types ofpipes, and produces a small amount of energy. We believe that with many of these within a buildingwe would be able to generate a reasonable amount of energy for utilization for any purpose.IntroductionToday, people are using electricity more than ever, and as climate change is increasingly creepingup on us, finding new sustainable sources

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COED Programming Education 2: Instructional Approaches

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rossi, Penn State Erie; Mackenzie Sloan; Ryan Joseph Pape

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

coding in Java or object-oriented programming to get exposed to object-oriented concepts in a graphicalway.1.0. Introduction One of the fundamental paradigms early Computer Science / Software Engineering classesseek to teach students is object-oriented programming. There are many reasons why this is thecase, but amongst others are the fact that languages in this space generate code that is modularand highly reusable [1]. Typically the language used to explore object-oriented in CScurriculums is Java, a language developed by Sun Microsystems [2]. Due to its popularity, Javawas selected for our school’s sophomore object-oriented programming class. While beneficial, students can have a hard time understanding this paradigm even with aneasy to

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Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl K. Frederickson, University of Central Arkansas

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Diversity

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

electronics, mechanics, computer programming, and robotics.The progression of classes provides students with the skills to develop autonomous roboticsystems as part of the senior design capstone. Senior Design students in the program haveparticipated in the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge (AVC) as part of the National RoboticsChallenge [1] each of the last two years. The Program has sent two teams to participate in theAVC each of the last two years (2022 and 2023). In the first year that AVC was available aftercovid (2022) the team placed 1st and 3rd in the competition.The Program applied for accreditation as an Engineering Physics program during the 2022/2023review cycle. The Engineering Physics designation best matches the interdisciplinary nature

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Mentorship and Communication in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

implementation of an assessment study to analyze short andlonger term outcomes in order to develop a systematic transferable model and pedagogy tosupport an engineering Ph.D. communications program.Literature ReviewThe importance of effective writing and speaking skills for engineering Ph.D. students intendingto enter the professoriate or industry is much noted, however, despite a current interest inimproving attrition rates for Ph.D. degree completion, more research examining the the specificcommunication needs of engineering graduate students and pedagogical approaches to addressthese needs is needed [1]. In addition, textbooks that focus on engineering communications tendto target undergraduates or technical communications for industry professionals

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3: Projects and Student Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Carlos Okantey; Clifton L. Kussmaul, Green Mango Associates, LLC; Esther Mensah; Eugene Eluerkeh; Oscar Rodriguez

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

ideas, formed teams,worked to identify and address important elements and issues, and presented their project. Thispaper briefly describes the current and planned structure of the Palm GreenLab; describes theStartup Weekend; reports results from participant reflections; and outlines lessons learned andfuture directions. Projects included agricultural products, education software, and electionsoftware. During the weekend, participants completed a Strength - Improvement - Insight (SII)reflection. Strengths focused on teamwork and collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, andcreativity and problem solving. Improvements focused on teamwork issues and the foodprovided. Insights focused on the value and challenges of teamwork.1. IntroductionPalm

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Exploration of Written and Team Communication

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randi Sims, Clemson University; Kelsey Watts, Clemson University; Evan Ko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

merit and broader impacts, strengths, and weaknessesrelative to solicitation-specific criteria. After participation in one mock review panel, menteescould then revise their pre-review evaluations based on the panel discussion. Using a lens oftransformative learning theory, this study sought to answer the following research questions: 1)What are the tacit criteria used to inform recommendations for grant proposal reviews amongscholars new to the review process? 2) To what extent are there changes in these tacit criteria andsubsequent recommendations for grant proposal reviews after participation in a mock panelreview? Using a single case study approach to explore one mock review panel, we conducteddocument analyses of six mentees’ reviews

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine MacKenzie Campbell, University of Toronto, Canada; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto, Canada; Jessica J. Li, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada; Philip Asare, University of Toronto, Canada; Emily Moore, University of Toronto, Canada

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

’ career aspirations and expectationsIntroductionIn the last decade the representation of women at the undergraduate engineering level has slowlybut steadily increased, reaching 24% Canada-wide in 2020 [1]. At the institution providing thesetting for the present study women now make up nearly 40% of the undergraduate cohortsuggesting a promising trend toward gender equity. However, representation of women amonglicensed Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) has not kept pace, with women comprising only 20% ofnewly licensed Canadian P.Eng.’s each year and just 14% of Professional Engineers overall [2-3]. This representation gap in the profession is compounded with the low rates of licensureamong engineering graduates in

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

. 2019 [1] showed that very few programs offerlabs in Thermodynamics courses. Our program has integrated experimental design into somethermodynamic laboratories to strengthen students’ understanding of fundamental concepts. OurIntroduction to Thermodynamics course requires students to learn basic yet complicatedconcepts, such as determining properties of pure substances, calculating heat and workexchanged during a process, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics before undertakingcomplex applications such as thermodynamic cycles or combustion systems. These basicconcepts are conducive to simple, conceptually oriented laboratory assignments and are an idealplace to have students design an experiment. The learning gains made by switching

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Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

of the complete process. Faculty perspectives andassignment documentation outline the usefulness of the activity particularly in freshmanintroductory courses.IntroductionGeotechnical site characterization and the design and interpretation of idealized soil-profiles is acritical part of geotechnical engineering practice. But, regardless of the level, classroomexplorations of these concepts frequently trend toward dry, contextless PowerPoint presentations.Occasionally, instructors might engage in some “big teaching” practice [1] like problem-basedlearning around technical case studies provided by industry partners [2], or a single site visit [3],or a demonstration boring near campus [4]. These experiences are valuable, giving students achance

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Disciplinary Engineering Education Research – Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

G. R. Marvez, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Multilingual Board GameIntroductionSerious games are a category of games that are often used in education to provide access tocomplex systems. In past research and curriculum development, engineering teachers haveimplemented curriculum around STEM-focused games [1], such as for urban planning [2],transportation engineering [1], chemistry education [3] and computational thinking [4]. Due tothe increased interactive engagement of games compared to lecture [5], [6], [7], engineeringeducators have utilized games to positively impact students' learning. However, theseeducational games are often only available in English. Students whose first language (L1) is notEnglish may be limited in how they present their ideas to peers in these playful spaces

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 9: Student Experiences in Laboratory Courses

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Soubantika Palchoudhury

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the earlier portion of the course. Theauthors (instructors of the course) provide (1) ideas for experimental topics of interest which areapplicable to chemical engineering students, 2) focused research opportunities with facultymembers or local entrepreneurs and businesses, and 3) community-based learning experienceswith the ETHOS center at the University of Dayton. Once the instructor approves astudent-centered experiential learning project, the students define the specific objectives, performexperiments or simulations, and summarize the analysis and findings in a final technical report ormemorandum. After submitting the final report, students also provide a written reflection of theirwork and learning experience.In the most recent academic

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 8: Skill Building

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University; Katsuyuki Wakabayashi, Bucknell University; Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

,thus improving the self-reported learning outcomes of the course.IntroductionMany universities require a first-year cornerstone course for incoming engineering students, andBucknell University is no exception. One version of the college-wide introductory course,adopted in the 2002-2003 academic year [1], involved seminar-based instruction related to thedisciplines of engineering as well as a separate week introducing engineering ethics. The courseformat was recently revised to a project-based course in the 2021-2022 academic year [2] but thepilot year maintained a separate week of standalone instruction for engineering ethics. Thepurpose of this paper is to document the ongoing adjustments made during the second iterationof the project-based