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Tien Yee; Sunanda Dissanayake, Kennesaw State University

State University (K-State). Dr. Dissanayake has taught numerous transportation engineering-related courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, preparing the future generation of Civil Engineers ready for the real world. She has also been the PI and Co-PI of many research projects in traffic engineering and highway safety, and published extensively. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Framework for Closing Workforce Knowledge Gap Through Engineering EducationABSTRACTAlmost all engineers are well accustomed to advanced mathematical and scientific concepts.However, the non-engineering workforce may be vastly different from the typical

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University

Paper ID #41034Examining Differences of Metacognition between STEM and non-STEMStudents in Engineering Education, EducationDr. Larisa Olesova, University of Florida Dr. Olesova is Assistant Professor of Educational Technology in College of Education, the University of Florida. Her research interests are Community of Inquiry, cognitive presence, metacognition, learning analytics, social network analysis, online engagement and interactions and online instructional strategies.Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at CharlotteDr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an Associate Chair

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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. Kwon has 23 years of research and industry experience in the field of transportation geotechnical engineering. Dr. Kwon has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers from his research projects with a corresponding h-Index of 17 and 1086 citations. Dr. Kwon is an active member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and serves as handling editor of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Dr. Kwon is a member of TRB technical commit- tees on the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials (AKG90) and Geosynthetics (AKG80). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Optimizing Instructor

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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

Engineering Education, 2024provides a strong foundation for further education and future employment opportunities asstudied by Marques et al. [5].Data Analytics in STEM EducationBrown et al. [6] integrated data analytics in engineering education to address technical require-ments from a multicomplex environment perspective concept using data analytics tools such asIBM Watson Analytics. The results obtained from a multi-complex environment have aided stu-dents and improved their decision approach to quantify data accuracy and project requirements.The integration of analytics tools fostered the engineering students the ability to forecast require-ments and create new methods critical to their engineering design.Data analytics was also added to a core

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University

Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Informa- tion Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. She received a B.S./M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Automated Control Systems Engineering and Information Processing. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Educational Data Mining, Personalized Learning, and STEM Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Transforming STEM Education through Inquiry-Based Approach: Examination of Metacognition, Cognitive and Teaching PresenceAbstract: In this exploratory study, we examined how engineering graduate students

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Aliperti, United States Military Academy; Randall A. Emert; Arwen H. DeCostanza

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AcademyProf. Randall Emert,Arwen H. DeCostanza ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Accelerating Army Tactical Innovation: A Five-way University-Military-Government-Nonprofit Collaboration to Speed Soldier-Ideated Technology DevelopmentIntroductionU.S. Army tactical innovation labs play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between in-fieldchallenges faced by frontline Soldiers and securing the necessary resources and technologies toaddress them. Traditional collaborative efforts between the Army and academia largely focus onstrategic, long-term technological advancements with innovation cycles that take

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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Engineering Education, 2024 Ethics Case Study Project: Broadening STEM Participation by Normalizing Immersion of Diverse Groups in Peer to Near Peer CollaborationsAbstractTo successfully broaden the participation of underrepresented racially minoritized students inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), students from all demographic groups mustroutinely work together in STEM as a cohesive community. A Mutual Benefit Approach (MBA)is a way to create longstanding partnerships between members of the community, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGO) to develop equitable opportunities for students from alldemographic groups to engage together in STEM. One of the primary objectives for MBA is toprovide a continuous series of

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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many variations of multidisciplinaryprojects is biomedical engineering. Biomedical engineering is already a complexinterdisciplinary field that has gone through the evolution of a multidisciplinary collaborationmutating into an interdisciplinary field. This means that biomedical engineering is a standaloneindustry due to its development and relevance. Being a very complex interdisciplinary discipline,its addition to a multidisciplinary project adds exponential complexity as it brings a nuancedfusion of all of the original collaborators during its multidisciplinary phase. Assuming that thistrend continues, engineering education cannot account for every possible combination of everypossible fusion between disciplines [2]. The goal of this

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Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Tonika Jones; Jodi Angela Doher; Kurtis Gurley, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Adrienne Leigh Provost, University of Florida

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positivesignal associated with these two questions is that STEMTank represents the first time many U.S. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferenceparticipants worked closely with international collaborators. STEMTank may have supplied theirfirst tangible opportunities to learn about a different culture through VE interactions with FilipinoUCU faculty and students. Moreover, it provided a first opportunity to explore etiquette and rulesaround verbal and/or nonverbal communication with Filipinos.During analysis, the authors noted that Question 14 was an anomaly. The question was asked in anunusual way, eliciting a negative response as the desired trend

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Philip Lee, University of Kentucky; David Parsley, University of Kentucky; Nelson Kudzo Akafuah, University of Kentucky

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academy-industry collaborative © American Society for Engineering Education, 20231 curriculum development model. The model is conceptually built upon the social theory of learn-2 ing (STL) framework [31]. STL stipulates that learning necessitates four interrelated dimensions3 that can be closely aligned with the needs and ideals of today’s engineering technology educa-4 tion. RETE transformative engagement with industry partners to help develop an engineering5 technology curriculum designed around the STL framework of (1) meaningful, industry-oriented6 learning experiences, (2) progressive engagement in industry practice, (3) promoting identity7 building as engineering professionals (4) foster a

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy A Wood, The Citadel

education: A survey of the research,” in 2015 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL), 2015, pp. 815–818, doi: 10.1109/ICL.2015.7318133.[51] K. Fraser, “A blended learning approach to teaching,” Proc. 6th IASTED Int. Conf. Web-Based Educ. WBE 2007, pp. 470–473, 2007.[52] O. J. Alkhatib, “An interactive and blended learning model for engineering education,” J. Comput. Educ., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 19–48, 2018, doi: 10.1007/s40692-018-0097-x.[53] D. L. DeNeui and T. L. Dodge, “Asynchronous Learning Networks and Student Outcomes: The Utility of Online Learning Components in Hybrid Courses,” J. Instr. Psychol., vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 256–259, 2006, [Online]. Available: http

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

will be the trend of future education at all levels, includingcollege engineering education. Good team spirit is still not common among students and cross-disciplinary collaboration experiences are far from satisfying. With the quick development of theindustry all over the world, engineers need to have much adaptability to adjust themselves to thenew trends in skills and knowledge, including problem-identifying, problem-defining, problem-solving, team spirit, pursuing excellence, economic awareness, environmental awareness, andglobal awareness, etc. Soft skills should be addressed more in future curricula to cultivatecompetent professionals. The future engineering curricula need systematic reform in the followingdecades

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #40898Supporting Teaching and Learning in Engineering Disciplines in anEvolving Leadership RoleDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Supporting Teaching and Learning in Engineering Disciplines in an Evolving Leadership RoleAbstractIn this paper, the author discusses some of the best teaching practices for engineering faculty inleadership roles, that stimulate, enhance

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Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies. As a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, she has helped to develop and investigate the pedagogical techniques utilized to enhance critical and creative thinking at interdisciplinary interfaces.Dr. Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Robby Sanders is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in the Depart- ment of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TTU, and his Master’s and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Role of Pairing

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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planning, and leadership skills. Dr. Singleton is enthusiastic about educating professionals and students to advance their business and academic endeavors using project management competencies, tools, techniques, and leadership. The purpose of this paper, Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course Module, is to introduce the 12 Project Management Principles to engineering students to influence their behavior in future project environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course ModuleAbstractProject engineers should have the appropriate technical and

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

applications, optical fiber communication/networks, machine learning/artificial intelligence, UAV ad-hoc networks, multimedia communications, multimedia bandwidth forecasting, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Computational Thinking Using Open-Source, High- Impact Practice Project-based ApproachAbstractThis paper explores a novel pedagogical approach incorporating Open EducationalResources (OER) and High Impact Practices (HIPs) for cultivating computational thinkingin engineering education. It diverges from the conventional practice of introducing theseconcepts primarily through programming courses. Instead, this approach advocates for

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ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Georgia

role at the University of Wuppertal, Dr. May held the position of Assistant Professor within the Engineering Education Transformations Institute at the University of Georgia (Athens, GA, USA). Central to Dr. May’s scholarly endeavors is his commitment to formulating comprehensive educational strategies for Technical and Engineering Education. His work contributes to the establishment of an evidence-based foundation that guides the continual transformation of Technical and Engineering Edu- cation. Additionally, Dr. May is actively involved in shaping instructional concepts tailored to immerse students in international study contexts. This approach fosters intercultural collaboration, empowering students to

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Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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recovery facilities and alter- native disposal of treated biosolids in land applications. Currently, Dr. Gruss investigates analysis and removal mechanisms of microplastics at water treatment facilities and fate and the transport of microplas- tic concentrations in treated sludge. She also published multiple journal articles on sustainability and the science of teaching and learning in higher education.Dr. Nicholas Anthony Clegorne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Utilizing art exhibits as a low-stakes activity to improve teamwork experiencesAbstractEngineering students may obtain the technical skills required of them upon graduation, but

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Steven Wright, Georgia State University

transformation of interdisciplinary engineering education." In Educating Engineers for Future Industrial Revolutions: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2020), Volume 1 23, pp. 284-296. Springer International Publishing, 2021.67 Tungpantong, Chanin, Prachyanun Nilsook, and Panita Wannapiroon. "Factors Influencing Digital Transformation Adoption among Higher Education Institutions during Digital Disruption." Higher Education Studies 12, no. 2 (2022): 9-19.

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Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

Paper ID #40994Modified K-12 Instructional Methods for Diverse Learners Applied to anExperiential Interdisciplinary Senior Design CourseDr. Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University Cameron Coates is currently an Assistant Dean of Operations in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He has 21 years teaching experience, and has published some 30+ research papers in solid mechanics, computational approaches and/or engineering education, as well as text book on Fracture Mechanics. Dr. Coates taught has taught the Experiential Interdisciplinary Senior Capstone Design at KSU for

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Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

transportation geotechnical engineering. Dr. Kwon has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers from his research projects with a corresponding h-Index of 17 and 1086 citations. Dr. Kwon is an active member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and serves as handling editor of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Dr. Kwon is a member of TRB technical commit- tees on the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials (AKG90) and Geosynthetics (AKG80).Dr. Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Laboratory Learning: Integrating Virtual Labs with

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on education- ally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference 1 Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to 2 Support Engineering Pretransfer Students 3 Abstract 4 Many websites and digital tools have emerged to support pretransfer students. However, there is 5 little understanding of the perception of availability and accessibility of these digital tools. This 6 gap is even wider for engineering transfer contexts. Since engineering

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Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky; Jerzy W JaRomczyk; Mike Allen, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Elina LeFebvre; George Tan, Texas Tech University; Mai Dao, Wichita State University; Andrew Tapia, University of Kentucky

implantable devices, lab-on-a-chip, and fouling- resistant water filtration systems. He is also leading a cross-institutional education project at TTU focusing on transformative pedagogical strategies for biomedical innovation to catalyze the interdisciplinary col- laboration between engineering students and medical students. To date, Dr. Tan has published over 50 refereed research papers and 2 book chapters. He has secured over $1.2 million in federal grants including the NSF CAREER Award. He is the faculty advisor of the IISE student chapter at TTU.Mai Dao, Wichita State UniversityAndrew Tapia, University of Kentucky ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024

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Elizabeth Zanin Flanagan, Clemson University; Kassidy Y. Maron, Clemson University; Angelina Cotto, Clemson University; Isha Vishal Raj, Clemson University; Ben S. Fields, Clemson University; Elijah Austin Wilbanks, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

joint appointments in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department as well as the Envi- ronmental Engineering and Earth Sciences department. Prior ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP Nurturing Novice Researchers: An Exploration of Undergraduate Student Experiences in a Creativity Inquiry Research ClassIntroductionThe undergraduate experience is greatly enhanced by participating in research experience earlyand often [1]. Undergraduate research in the disciplines has been shown to be effective inrecruiting students for graduate school [2]. Undergraduate students report the usefulness of theseexperiences in teaching “real world” skills and, with proper intellectual

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Paul Zwiers, Francis Marion University

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genetics specifically focusing on the evolution of traits and mate choice decisions of white-crowned manakins on the eastern Andean slope in Ecuador. His teach- ing philosophy is based on inclusive teaching practices and active learning to enhance student knowledge and skill development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Experiences from a Cross Disciplinary Student Project: Biosensor Enclosure Design and BuildBiology faculty at Francis Marion University (FMU) have need for an enclosure to contain,secure, and protect from the elements multiple internal and external environmental sensors,cameras, microphones, computational boards, and power supplies. Two

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

for civil engineering education through an emphasis on reading and other autodidactic practices.Dr. Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel Dr. Mazzaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Boston University in 2004, a Master of Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2006, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in 2009. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro studies the unintended behaviors of radio-frequency electronics illuminated by electromagnetic waves and he develops radars for the remote detection and characterization of those

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Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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external funded research. She also worked for a multinational research organization for many years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Scholarships and Academic Support for Minority Student SuccessAbstractIn this innovative and technology driven global market, to remain competitive US needs toincrease the number of STEM graduates and develop a diverse workforce. The purpose of thispaper is to analyze the effect of scholarships and various academic supports like, mentoring,undergraduate research, career and professional development activities to increase the minoritystudent success, retention, and graduation.This study analyzes the demographics and performance of a cohort of National

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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Dr. Joel D. Bumgardner, he has delved into biomaterial development, nanoparti- cles, and additive manufacturing techniques like electrospinning, electrospraying, and 3D printing. His master’s thesis, completed in December 2020, focused on ”Electrosprayed Chitosan-calcium Phosphate Nanoshells Composite Coatings on Silanated Titanium Plates.” Currently, he is pursuing his PhD, con- centrating on 3D printing biological polymers for wound repair.Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Generative AI as an Educational Resource[Note: The term “Generative AI” may be used to refer to a broader class of algorithms thatgenerate images

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Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University

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projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Ms. Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University Jessica Manning is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clem- son University. She is also a Graduate Administrative Assistant for the Bioengineering Department and assists with advising students throughout their academic careers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Community Cultural Wealth from an Engineering and Science Education Department Abstract Asset-based frameworks are used to describe the strengths that individuals bring to new situations, including graduate

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Hoda Ghassab, Tennessee Technological University; Priyanka Mahajan, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College

. (2016)“A Systematic and Integrative Sequence Approach (SISA) for Mastering Learning: Anchoring Bloom’s Taxonomy to Student Learning,” Education for Chemical Engineers, 17, 31-43. 4. Lightfoot, E. N. (1974) Transport Phenomena and Living Systems. Wiley, New York. 5. Jorgensen, S., Andrea Arce-Trigatti, J. Robby Sanders, & Pedro E. Arce. 2019. “Promoting innovative learning strategies: A collaborative curricular re-design at the undergraduate level,” Proceedings from the American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Conference. March 10-12,2019. Raleigh, North Carolina.Acknowledgements: We are grateful to Dr. Robby Sanders and Dr. Sabrina Buer for theirparticipation in discussion with students that