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Barbara Sobhani; Veronica Corral Flores; Victor Andersen

Corral FloresVictor Andersen © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WARP-SPEED: Increasing engineering student engagement through co- curricular undergraduate researchAbstract: The Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC) Space Professional Education,Enrichment and Development or WARP-SPEED program engages an interdisciplinary studentcohort interested in space-related research in their first semester at the University of ColoradoBoulder. Coming out of COVID, our program realized the need for a way to engage new CUstudents, particularly focusing on diversifying our student participation in NASA-related projectsand challenges that COSGC supports. Our COSGC program goals are to engage and

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Elizabeth Novosel

The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp: A Work in ProgressElizabeth NovoselElizabeth Novosel is the Computer Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences Librarian at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder. She supports the Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,Information Science, Data Science, Economics, and German Studies departments on the Boulder campus. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Graduate Student Research Data Bootcamp: A Work in ProgressAbstract:Before the start of Spring semester 2023, the Center for Research Data and Digital Scholarship atthe University of Colorado Boulder offered its second data bootcamp for graduate students.Although overall a successful event

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Jessica Rush Leeker; Lyndsay Ruane; Hannah Sanders; Robertha Richardson

knowledge sharing to facilitate achieving profoundchange in undergraduate education. They are to achieve this by understanding and enactingtenets of anti-racism and decolonization through the four recurring stages of Participatory ActionLearning and Action Research (PALAR), plan-act-observe-reflect.This paper assesses the lessons learned from an active community engagement project fromthe initial stages of grant development to the first year of a four-year government-funded grantfrom a faculty member and two students' perspectives. The lessons learned include investingtime at the beginning of each phase to outline roles and responsibilities and make spacefor all voices.Project SummaryBy design, this project is centered on the students involved

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Austin Hayes; Vani Sundaram; Graham Williams; Shreya Venkatesh; Claire Isenhart; Antonio Yervez; Celesse Myles; Vera Sebulsky; Kaushik Jayaram; Marina Vance; Gregory Whiting

2. Students view slides of biomedical engineering researcher 12/6/22 Bacteria and Viruses and match what they see to what the slide sample is from 3. Discuss role of computer algorithms in automating cell counting and biomedical applicationsour earlier assertion that students would respond positively to the placement of role models, i.e.,to being taught by graduate students that shared cultural or lingual backgrounds with them. Thecost to create hands-on demonstrations and logistics for volunteers for all four classroom visitswas $800.Science Fair EngagementThe science fair portion of the Triple E Initiative involved

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Melanie Butts; Isaac Manning; Abdennour Seibi; Matthew Ballard; Mohammad Shekaramiz; Abolfazl Amin

, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering undergraduatestudents under the supervision of their mentors from their respective programs. This paperdescribes a specific task within the large scope of the research project to model the airflow behavioraround a small-scale wind turbine using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to determine a “NoFly Zone” for the UAV. A two-dimensional airfoil was initially modeled by our group to gainconfidence in their modeling process followed by developing a three-dimensional study on theflow generated by a single pedestal fan. This resulted in comparable results with experimental datacollected by another team. Preliminary simulations exhibited a similar trend in the airflow as theexperiment, with the velocity values

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Blake Brandt; Melanie Butts; Abdennour Seibi; Matthew Ballard; Mohammad Shekaramiz

• Perform initial research and see the effects of the research – what types of questions should have been asked earlier? Is there a way to improve the process in the future?• Use classroom knowledge,• build intuition on the strength of the resin, fluid flow rates matched with pump and compressor capacities,• practice economy during the process,• learn essential skills along the way such as gaining familiarity with hosing connections, CAD, and 3D printing techniques.• Gained the opportunity to teach and learn from each other: CAD, hosing connections.• Troubleshooting In the scope of bubble machines, students were provided with many different opportunities tolearn. Fluid mechanics proved to be predominantly needed as the team

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Cortney Holles; Cynthia James; Roel Snieder; Qin Zhu

describedopportunities to express their care and compassion for students in new ways and to seek joy intheir profession that can feel distant in times of overwhelm.For the post-workshop phase of the project, researchers are working with participants on how tobest stay connected and engaged as a cohort of participants engaging in an online community ofsupport. We initially created 4 small groups from the entire cohort and encouraged groups tomeet bi-weekly throughout the rest of the semester after the workshop concluded. This wasmore successful for some groups than others. The intensity of the responsibilities for teacherstends to ramp up throughout the semester and good intentions often cannot overtake the realitythat folks are inundated with tasks. The

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Angela Bielefeldt; Joan Tisdale; Katherine Ramos; Mike Soltys

Confidence, Identity, and Belonging Among Engineering and Engineering-Interested Students in a First-Year Engineering Design CourseAngela BielefeldtDr. Bielefeldt, P.E., is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) in the Departmentof Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering and the Director of the Integrated DesignEngineering program. She has taught at CU Boulder since 1996, including a variety of courses for first-semester students. Her primary research interests in engineering education include sustainability,community engagement, social responsibility, and ethics.Joan TisdaleKatherine RamosMike Soltys © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Confidence, Identity

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Kayson Christensen; Jordan Hunt; Brayden Parady; Melanie Butts; Abdennour Seibi; Mohammad Shekaramiz; Mohammad Masoum

Airflow Velocity Measurements: A Project-Based Learning ExperienceKayson ChristensenJordan HuntBrayden ParadyMelanie ButtsAbdennour SeibiProf. Abdennour is a member of ASME and SPE. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS,and Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics at Penn State University. He is a distinguished researcher inproblems related to the energy sector and advanced materials. He has published over 150 technical papersand 30 technical reports which earned him international recognition from ASME and SPE. He is currentlya Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program, at Utah Valley University, Orem, UT, USA.Mohammad ShekaramizMohammad Masoum © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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devi kalla; Zsuzsa Balogh; Julio Proano; Jeno Balogh; Fred Barlow

Proposal for a New Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Master of Engineering:Lessons learnedDevi KallaDr. Devi K. Kalla received a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Wichita State University in 2008. He isthe Program Director of Mechanical Engineering Technology and Professor in the Department ofEngineering and Engineering Technology at Metropolitan State Univeristy of Denver. He has a strongexperience on composite manufacturing, machining and modeling. His research interest includesenvironmentally conscious manufacturing, green manufacturing/Sustainable Engineering, energy efficientmanufacturing processes and automated design and product development.Zsuzsa BaloghJulio ProanoJeno BaloghFred Barlow © American

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Ben Weihrauch

MethodologyFor the current study, qualitative research methodology was chosen to better understand the livedexperiences of CEAS FGS and how they persisted to graduation. Semi-structured interviewswere conducted with interview questions that aligned with the STEM FGS literature.Questions were also aligned with the theoretical frameworks of integration and departure,involvement, and intersectionality.Eligible participants (n=509) in this study were initially defined as currently-enrolled FGS in aCEAS bachelor’s degree program with 90 or more semester credits completed or graduates ofCEAS within one calendar year. Eligible participants were contacted through their universityemail account and invited to participate in the study, with a gift card to an

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John Annor; Francois Jacobs

Enhancing Construction Workforce through Joint Education and IndustryEfforts: A Collaborative Co-Teaching ModelJohn AnnorJohn Annor holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming and iscurrently pursuing a doctorate degree in same. He works as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant inthe area of Workforce Training across the state of Wyoming, which is being spearheaded by theDepartment of Civil and Architectural Engineering & Construction Management (CAECM).Francois Jacobs © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Enhancing Construction Workforce through Joint Education and Industry Efforts: A Collaborative Co-Teaching ModelAbstract: The purpose of this

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Kevin Lear; Victoria Palmer

Preliminary Readiness Evaluations to Motivate Improved Exams (PREMIEs)Kevin LearKevin Lear is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and School ofBiomedical Engineering at Colorado State University. He served as the director of the undergraduateprogram in biomedical engineering at CSU from 2010-2019. He has explored educational innovations assolutions to student engagement and success issues he has faced in his own classes. In addition topedagogy, his research areas include quantitative neurobiology, photonics, and semiconductor devices.Victoria Palmer © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Preliminary Readiness Evaluations to Motivate Improved Exams (PREMIEs)Abstract

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Angela Bielefeldt; Daniel Godrick; Joan Tisdale; Melissa Davis

Approaching Math as a Tool for Engineering: A Bridge into College EngineeringAngela BielefeldtDr. Bielefeldt, P.E., is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) in the Departmentof Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering and the Director of the Integrated DesignEngineering program. She has taught at CU Boulder since 1996, including a variety of courses for first-semester students. Her primary research interests in engineering education include sustainability,community engagement, social responsibility, and ethics.Daniel GodrickDan Godrick, P.E., is a Teaching Assistant Professor with the Integrated Design Engineering program atthe University of Colorado, Boulder. He brings a wealth of experience to his

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Pinar Omur-Ozbek

Infusing Your Course with Social and Environmental Justice and EthicsDiscussionsPinar Omur-OzbekDr. Omur-Ozbek is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering at the Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Omur-Ozbek’s teaching interestsinclude environmental engineering concepts, environmental chemistry, water quality analyses, ecologicalengineering and environmental and social justice, and engineering ethics. Her research interests includedrinking water quality and treatment, odorous and toxic algal blooms, impacts of toxins on crops andhumans, impacts of wildfires and hydraulic fracking on surface water quality, and affected indoor airquality due to use of contaminated tap water

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Nathan Edwards; Steven Kiss; Carter Grizzle; Asher Edwards; Vaanathi Sekar; John Branning; Brett Meadows; Mohamed Kassem; Michael McGivern

. The firstself-learning initiative was focused on the topics of transistor functionality and basiccombinatorial logic but required regular interaction with mentors along with a tremendousamount of online education resources. Of which, the most useful to build strong foundational ofknowledge were recorded lectures and free online materials from MIT and other academicinstitutions. Overcoming the initial steep learning curve was facilitated by daily discussions andwhiteboard sessions between students and mentors.One of the key challenges experienced during the semiconductor design pilot was using the EDAdesign software and Open PDK within an existing corporate infrastructure. Prior to the pilotprogram beginning, the team decided to establish a

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Daniel Godrick; Angela Bielefeldt; Rachel Sharpe

; Architectural Engineering and the Director of the Integrated DesignEngineering program. She has taught at CU Boulder since 1996, including a variety of courses for first-semester students. Her primary research interests in engineering education include sustainability,community engagement, social responsibility, and ethics.Rachel Sharpe © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Comparing learning outcomes and student experiences in Engineering Math using virtual and physical robotsABSTRACT The Wright State Engineering Math curriculum turns math problems into engineeringquestions, and it includes labs where students investigate deeper engineering challenges. TheUniversity of Colorado

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Iris Bahar; Ashley Oelrich; Bridget Griswold; Eva Goetz

Multi-Disciplinary Design: Implications for CS and Engineering PedagogyIris BaharDr. Omur-Ozbek is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering at the Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Omur-Ozbek’s teaching interestsinclude environmental engineering concepts, environmental chemistry, water quality analyses, ecologicalengineering and environmental and social justice, and engineering ethics. Her research interests includedrinking water quality and treatment, odorous and toxic algal blooms, impacts of toxins on crops andhumans, impacts of wildfires and hydraulic fracking on surface water quality, and affected indoor airquality due to use of contaminated tap water.Ashley

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Dendy Sloan; Cynthia Norrgran

durable when it’s effortful, 2) rereading and mass practice is the least productivemethod of learning, 3) retrieval practice is more effective, and spaced out practice is also moreproductive, and 4) interleaving provides longer lasting learning.Every time you learn something new, changes occur in your brain; from forming new connections, tostrengthening old connections, to consolidating and reconsolidating. The brain physically changes [15].The initial memory trace is consolidated through the neurons making new connections. When youretrieve a memory, it must be reconsolidated, adding further traces on it, such as where you were whenyou brought up the memory, how you used it, what were the circumstances around it, etc. This furtherstrengthens the

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Randy Hurd; Dustin Grote

Smartphone-Based Labs for Engineering Vibration ClassRandy HurdRandy Hurd received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University. His graduateresearch, in experimental fluid dynamics, involved using high speed cameras and image processingtechniques to study the water impact dynamics of elastomeric spheres. Randy has also led research ineducation, primarily focused on integrating problem-based learning (PBL) techniques into engineeringcurriculum.Randy's current research interests include: problem-based learning, droplet impact, free surface impact,high speed imaging techniques, and flow visualization.Dustin Grote © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Smartphone-Based Labs