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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44731Defining the Murky Middle for an Engineering ProgramDr. Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University Kenneth R. Leitch holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from New Mexico State University and M.B.A. from Colorado Christian University. He is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. He is a registered P.E. in Texas and Indiana. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Defining the Murky Middle for an Engineering Program Paola Alonzo, Pamela

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Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University; Roland Faller, Texas Tech University

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Paper ID #44578Global Experience in Undergraduate Engineering Programs at Texas TechUniversityDr. Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University Dr. Nurcan Bac currently serves as Senior Associate Dean at the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering Texas Tech University. His research interests are in areas related to zeolite crystal growth, antimicrobial zeolite composites, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Dr. Roland Faller currently serves as the Dean at the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering Texas Tech University. His research interests focuses on multiscale modeling of soft materials, as well as model and

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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a Technology Institute in Sweden found minimal research on studentperceptions and motivations arising from industry interactions, while enrolled in engineeringprograms [1]. The obstacles to industry engagement encountered by engineering faculty wereidentified as primarily relationship associated in an Australian study [2]. A pilot program to evolveindustrial advisory boards into industrial partnership boards, in which industry plays a greater role incurriculum definition, has been implemented by a small group of engineering programs in theUnited States [3]. The current effort relating to industry engagement at the Wayne H. KingDepartment of Chemical and Natural Gas Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville ispresented here for the

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Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Huiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin; Ju-Chun Hsieh, University of Texas at Austin; Xiangping Liu, University of Texas at Austin

Paper ID #44708iBMEntored Buddy Program for First-Year International BME DoctoralStudentsProf. Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Mia K. Markey is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cullen Trust for Higher Education En- dowed Professorship in Engineering #1 at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Professor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD AndHuiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin Huiliang (Evan) Wang is an Assistant professor at the Biomedical Engineering department at the Univer- sity of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). His research is on neuro-engineering

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

Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright  2024, American Society for Engineering Education 2experiences can result in graduating students that are ill-prepared and ineffective in a team setting5.Therefore, engineering programs must provide teamwork training to students to develop this criticalskill to prepare them for the collaborative nature of engineering projects7. Since large changes to theexisting curriculum are not feasible, the goal of this work is to provide students with a conceptualawareness of effective teamwork skills. This will be done by scaffolding across the sophomore,junior, and senior years within the existing curriculum as students work to

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Raj Desai, Midwestern State University

Paper ID #44598Projects for Waste Reduction in an Intro to Engineering CourseRaj Desai, Midwestern State University Raj Desai is Professor and Chair of the McCoy School of Engineering at Midwestern State University, Texas. He has worked at Midwestern State University, Texas for the last 8 years. Before that he worked at University of Texas, Permian Basin for 11 years. His background includes over 3 years in industry, 2 years of research, 4 years of community college teaching, and over 30 years of university teaching. He has program start-up experience at the community college level and at the university level with

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Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University; Md Rashedul Hasan, Texas Tech University; Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University; Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University; Kelli Cargile Cook, Texas Tech University; Jason Tham, Texas Tech University

education to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of academic programs.Diego Alejandro Polanco-Lahoz, Texas Tech University Diego A. Polanco-Lahoz is a Ph.D. student, from the program of Systems and Engineering Management, in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University. He re- ceived his BS in Industrial Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Valpara´ıso (PUCV). His research interests are organizational factors research, organizational assessment/performance mea- surement, and engineering education.Dr. Mario G. Beruvides P.E., Texas Tech University Dr. Mario G. Beruvides is the AT&T Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of the Labora

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University; Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University

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and Ev ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Twenty Years of Engineering at WTAMU Kenneth R. Leitch, Anitha Subburaj, Roy Issa, Erick Butler West Texas A&M University College of Engineering AbstractEngineering programs began at West Texas A&M University in 2003. Engineering firms andgovernment agencies identified a need to train and keep engineers in the greater Panhandle Regionof the state of Texas. An existing engineering technology program was joined with programs incomputer science and later mathematics along with new engineering

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #44742Incorporating Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies into EngineeringTechnology Curricula to Meet Industry NeedsDr. Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University Dr. Mathew Kuttolamadom is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University Dr. Angie Hill Price is the Associate Dean for Undergrad- uate Programs in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

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Abigail Nichole Lehto, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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, while still in college, seek internship opportunitiesto apply skills they have already learned and learn new skills that will make them more marketable tofuture employers. Relevant research in this area shows that most engineering students perceive theirinternship experience to be positive 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 2Recent studies related to students’ engineering internship experiences reported that, during theirinternships, students learn how to present ideas

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Paul R Griesemer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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increased by 15-20% when compared to retention rates for the previous two years (Fall2020, Fall 2021). Future improvements to the project will focus on further emphasizing theengineering design method and adjusting the project scope to engage an academically diverse studentpopulation. IntroductionThe engineering program at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor was established in 2017 andreceived ABET accreditation in 2022. UMHB has a high acceptance rate, and any admitted studentcan select engineering for their major. This combination of factors has led to an academically diverseengineering student population which, in turn, has contributed to low retention rates (approximately40-60%) in UMHB engineering

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Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University

projectdemonstrated that hands-on activities with the designing and building of a thermofluidic systemwere effective in engaging the students in active and meaningful learning, stimulating their interestand motivation in thermo-fluid subjects, and improving their academic performance and satisfactionin thermo-fluid-related courses. IntroductionCapstone projects are an essential component of engineering education. They provide students withthe opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their degreeprogram to real-world problems. These projects can help students stand out as desirable employeesand potential leaders in their field or company as well as to improve their ability to grapple

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Nidia Banuelos, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Dessaray Gorbett; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Ross J. Benbow, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Clinical Psychology and Ph.D. in General Psy- chology from the University of Texas at El Paso. training in quantitative and qualitative research method- ologies.Ms. Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso Ms. Ariana Arciero is the Associate Director of the UT System LSAMP program and oversees the daily operation of all aspects of the state-wide Alliance. Ms. Arciero has done extensive research on STEM retention strategies and has published multiple articles focusing on these topics.Ross J. Benbow, University of Wisconsin - Madison ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Community Cultural Wealth of Hispanic Engineering Students: A Study of

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Adam Weaver, Baylor University; Joseph Anthony Donndelinger, Baylor University

Baylor University Joseph A. Donndelinger Mechanical Engineering Department Baylor University AbstractLike many undergraduate engineering programs, students in Baylor’s Engineering Design Coursesparticipate in multi-disciplinary teams in semester-long design challenges as part of a two-coursesequence required in the undergraduate curriculum. In addition to the structured technical designprocess, design-course students are also required to complete individual development assignmentsdesigned to enhance each student’s growth as an individual contributor and team member. Theprogram requires students to

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John Carrell, Texas Tech University; Tirhas Hailu, Texas Tech University

has integrated bioinspired design for engineers in theirfoundational courses. With the foundation of bioinspired research and education set, analysis of itseffects is warranted in the teaching and learning of it. The paper will discuss a preliminary courseanalysis, provide reflections, and analyze student changes in creative dispositions. Course Description Nature offers almost infinite solutions for learning structures, processes, and systems to solveengineering-related problems. Biology helps us understand those and is applied in large-scalemanufacturing, transportation, new material invention, and changing material properties. ENGR1320-Bioinspired Design for Engineers creates an environment for

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Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Heather Manley Lillibridge, Texas A&M University; Chris Scarmardo, Texas A&M University

public university with an enrollment ofover 12,000 students. It is located in Northeastern Texas, about an hour away from the Dallas-FortWorth metroplex. In the College of Science and Engineering, degree programs related to this projectinclude Computer Science (BS and MS), Computer Information Systems (BS), Cybersecurity (BS),Electrical Engineering (BS), and Technology Management (BAAS, BS, MS). Faculty researchencompasses cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, big data and data analytics, artificialintelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems.Specialized Resources available at the RELLIS Academic Alliance • Internet of Things Apartment Laboratory: The RELLIS IoT Apartment is constructed within the Academic complex building with a

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Kendra L Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington

Paper ID #44749Inclusive Assessment and SDGsDr. Kendra L Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington Dr. Wallis currently serves as Associate Professor of Instruction in the Resource and Energy Engineering program, housed in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is also the Director of REE Undergraduate Program Development. Her interest in increasing excellence in teaching and learning, particularly in engineering education has motivated her to become a staunch supporter of alternative methods of assessment. In using a combination of inclusive techniques such as

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University

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. Since joining the department, he has been in charge of the enhancement ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Undergraduate Research at a Regional Primarily Undergraduate Institution Kenneth R. Leitch and Roy Issa College of Engineering West Texas A&M University AbstractWest Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) located inthe Panhandle region of Texas. Engineering programs in mechanical (2003), civil (2010),environmental (2012), and electrical (2016

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christian saeed daftarian, St. Mary's University; Ozgur Aktunc, St. Mary's University

Paper ID #44752A design framework for screenless user interfacesMr. christian saeed daftarian, St. Mary’s University Graduate student seeking Master’s in Software Engineering. This is my thesis abstract.Dr. Ozgur Aktunc, St. Mary’s University Ozgur Aktunc, Ph.D., is a Professor of Software Engineering and Graduate Program Director at St. Mary’s University Engineering Department. Dr. Aktunc’s main research area is software engineering with an em- phasis on component-based software development. In particular, his research relates to software analysis, software metrics, agile development, and usability of web applications

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Trini Balart, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University

Engineering and Affiliated Faculty in Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engi- neering at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Craig and Galen Brown Engineering Honors Program. She received her BS, MS, and PhD from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M. Kristi works to improve the undergraduate engineering experience through evaluating preparation in ar- eas, such as mathematics and physics, evaluating engineering identity and its impact on retention, incor- porating non-traditional teaching methods into the classroom, and engaging her students with interactive methods.Dr. Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., P.E., is currently a Regents Senior Professor of

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Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; Connor McLaren, Texas A&M University; Justin Leiden, Texas A&M University

electriccircuits and analog control to digital transistor-based circuitry named Programmable LogicControllers (PLC) in the late 1960s. Since then, PLCs have empowered the automation of processcontrol environments following a more standard programming methodology. PLCs have alsoenabled reprogramming automation systems to allow for production modifications. The evolution ofPLCs and related technologies, such as sensors and actuators, predated the invention of the internetand digital connectivity. Hence, cybersecurity risks were not considered in the hardware andsoftware design or the earlier generations of communication protocols. Later, PLCs were integratedwith more applications to support different modes of control and automation. The Purdue model

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Huiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Edward Castillo, University of Texas at Austin

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about workload arise even in the firstyear of undergraduate engineering education [6]. Workload concerns can amplify pressures onfaculty and trainees with minoritized identities. Thus, we recognized it was imperative to minimizeadditional time investment from faculty and trainees when designing our initiative to increasetrainees’ awareness of the multitude of life paths leading to a research career.Towards our goal of normalizing conversations about career journeys, we introduced an addendumto our weekly departmental research seminar series which we call the “Evan & Eddie Show.” As itis an addendum to the seminar, there is minimal extra work by the program leaders to coordinate a“guest” for the Show. Since many graduate students and

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Denise Emily Pahang, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Isabella Treviño, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jimena B Alegria, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Brooke McGill, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Nehal I. Abu-Lail, Washington State University; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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her first year in the joint biomedical engineering master’s program offered by UTHealth San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Her decision to pursue a career in biomedical engineering came from her love of healthcare and her love for innovative problem-solving. Upon receiving her Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Jimena hopes to work in the Biotechnology industry.Ms. Brooke McGill, The University of Texas at San Antonio Brooke McGill is pursuing a Bachelor of Science, directed in Chemical Engineering, at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She wishes to specialize in biomedical and medical science within the Chemical Engineering field, which is why she takes her job as Dr. Nehal Abu

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Mari Dalton, University of Texas at Austin; Lance Manuel, The University of Texas at Austin; Zoe E Chen, University of Texas at Austin; Joshua Epps

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Paper ID #44747How Can Managed Retreat Solutions be Just, Fair, Economical, andEnvironmentally Sustainable?Ms. Mari Dalton, University of Texas at Austin Mari Dalton is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Communication Studies. Mari’s academic research focuses on managed retreat as a transformative climate change adaptation strategy where they consider the interactions between environmental, economic, and social systems. Mari works as a Geotechnical Intern at ANS Geo where they assist is site investigations, utilize technical software programs

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Ryan McGuire, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

Paper ID #44770Effects of Holes on 3D Printed Polymer in TensionRyan McGuire, University of New Mexico Ryan McGuire is currently an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student at the University of New Mexico. He is currently a member of the University of New Mexico’s National Solar Splash team, a participant in the University’s Shared Credit Program, and is working with Dr. Khraishi to pursue his interest in materials research.Prof. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical