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Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University

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design would print, not just the way to model it in the CAD system. ● I appreciate the thought that goes into the projects every year to give students valuable, relevant experience. ● The opportunity for high school students to interact and learn from college students whom they can relate to due to the fact they are close in age and experiences was one of the best aspects of the EEA program. ● I truly appreciate all of the effort you put into helping us build excitement for STEM careers.Some teachers were involved in past NASA supported programs such as the Engineering DesignChallenge (EDC). One commented (summarized): over the past several years, my students havelearned how to use 3D CAD systems, 3D printing, and now how

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Alexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Paper ID #40892Investigating Performance in First-Year Engineering Programs as aPredictor of Future Academic SuccessAlexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lexy Andershock is an undergraduate student studying Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include the influence of first-year engineering programs on engineering students, especially relating to major choice and future academic performance.Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Baker Martin is a Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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been funded by the Armand Corporation, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), the Engineering Information Foundation (EiF), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science Foundation. She has also worked on projects to develop sustainability-related hands-on engineering activities for K-12 students through the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers in Training (SWEET) summer outreach program she developed in 2021. She currently serves as the co-Faculty Advisor for Mercer University’s student chapter of SWE.Dr. Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University Dr. Adaline Buerck is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of En- vironmental and Civil Engineering and the

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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initiative, the School of CMBE at UGA moved to hire a writing-focusedfaculty member in the official role of Technical Communication Lecturer to augment its students’programs of study. Their eventual hire — whose academic background is entirely in English,rhetoric and composition, technical writing, and engineering communication — had previouslyhelped establish a technical-communication program at another land-grant institution and thusbrought 20 years of experience to this new setting.Engineering-Communication Activities Thus FarBelow are the engineering-communication-related activities undertaken thus far as part of theUGA writing initiative followed by a discussion of each.Expanded the writing-related content in the school’s Introduction to

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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finishedprototypes.KeywordsTower Bridge, Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionDesign, in its nature is a multidisciplinary pursuit, is difficult to teach and most collegeundergraduate engineering programs defer the offering of any full-blown design course until thesenior year, often as a capstone course [1]. These capstone courses provide students theopportunity to work on real-world engineering projects. Usually, these design projects are openended and tackled in student teams [2]. Many educators are starting to realize that emphasizingdesign early in the engineering program provides certain benefits for the professional formationof the undergraduate engineer. Nowadays, it is common to see a design project moduleintegrated in the

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

the challenge through gently scaffolded assignments andclearly defined expectations. The use of good literature should meaningfully contribute tostudent development as engineers and as individuals capable of critical thinking. Appendicesprovide twenty reading assignments as assigned to the students on the learning managementsystem.KeywordsReading, Introduction to Engineering, Liberal ArtsIntroduction and Literature ReviewAs ABET and engineering programs across the country endeavor to shape well-roundedengineers [1], a growing emphasis has been placed on engaging the liberal arts in the engineeringcurriculum. The liberal arts are widely accepted as key to higher education to the degree theyfocus students on how to think rather than simply what

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Paper ID #40936Project Management Principles for Engineers: A Course ModuleDr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in various industries, including publishing, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys teaching and serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability and problem-solving, strategic

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Tien Yee; Sunanda Dissanayake, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #40961A Framework for Closing Workforce Knowledge Gap Through EngineeringEducation.Tien YeeDr. Sunanda Dissanayake, Kennesaw State University Dr. Dissanayake is the department chair and professor of the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU). She oversees the academic programs and is in charge of the budget and human resource management related to the department, with about 800 students, 19 Full-time faculty, and more than 20 part-time faculty. Before joining KSU in the summer of 2021, she was a professor of Civil Engineering and the Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Kansas

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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engineering pedagogy.KeywordsFirst-year Engineering Curriculum, Diverse Student Personalities, Student Engagement,Teaching Methods.Introduction and BackgroundHigh school graduates enrolling in engineering programs exhibit diverse skill sets and levels ofpreparedness. Among these graduates, a subgroup consists of first-generation university students,indicating that their families have no prior post-high school education experience. Theseindividuals bring unique perspectives and challenges to the engineering education landscape.Transitioning to college life can present significant challenges for many students, stemming froma variety of perspectives—social, economic, and academic. These multifaceted challenges have anotable impact on the overall college

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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

usually explicate that “students will demonstrate the ability toconstruct intelligible messages using sound evidence and reasoning that are appropriate fordifferent rhetorical situations (audience and purposes) and deliver those messages effectively inwritten, oral, and visual form [30].” Moreover, those engineering programs accredited by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) must ensure the attainment ofCriteria 3, Learning Outcome 3: “an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences[31].” To attain this outcome, instructors—particularly in capstone courses—advise and expectstudents to practice the presentation to improve performance. However, to provide constructivefeedback related to the speaker’s physical

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Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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mentoring pairs, womenmentees had male mentors; half of the pairs were from engineering education research doctoralprograms whereas the other half were from more disciplinary engineering doctoral programs. Insome cases, the mentors also served as the mentees’ official faculty advisors, and in some casesthe mentee was the mentor’s first official PhD student that they had mentored. Fourteen total 60–75-minute interviews were conducted and recorded viavideoconferencing software that were later transcribed and verified by a team of undergraduateand graduate researchers. The interview protocol focused most heavily on aspects related tonavigational, social, and resistant capital as they were the emphasis of the larger study to explorementoring

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, The Citadel

Program, at The Citadel. She holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Rice University as well as a M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials from the University of California Santa Barbara where she studied stresses in thin films. She previously developed nanoparticle-modified glass and auto- motive coatings (at PPG Industries, Inc.), conducted Raman spectroscopy of materials under static high pressure (at Los Alamos National Lab), studied the physics of electrochromic devices (at Uppsala Uni- versity, Sweden), and taught science, math, and reading to 4-year-olds (at a Charleston preschool). Now she enjoys teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate Materials courses and encouraging students. Her research interests

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Steven Wright, Georgia State University

technology is adopted, this may not have an immediate impact on you but may be relevantfor future consideration. One can also consider cases where the technology adoption decision ismore remote e.g., within Dunbar’s number13, within an organization, within a geographicjurisdiction, etc. The more remote the decision to adopt the technological change, the less agencyone has in that decision. Engineers make a lot of technology related decisions. Some of thosedecision impact primarily themselves. Other decisions can affect very remote persons unknownto that engineer.In many published discussions of technology, the language used implies some degree ofpersonification that can be problematic15. Personification is a literary device that attributeshuman-like

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

content foraccuracy due to the lack of the peer review standard typical for textbooks.Case Study – Active Learning MethodologyIn the CIVL103 course at The Citadel, three of the course learning objectives are “Demonstratesknowledge of:” 1) The civil engineering profession, specialty areas, and career opportunities 2) The ethical canons of the engineering profession, requirements for professional licensure, and what is expected in a civil engineering degree program. 3) Lifelong learning and how it is important to civil engineers.Ahead of the Fall 2022 session of the course, the faculty instructional team decided to update theinstructional method to achieve these objectives. The course is arranged around the sixsubdisciplines as taught in

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Arash Afshar; Dorina Marta Mihut; Michael Ryan Sweeney

taught at Saginaw Valley State University and worked as a design engineer in oil and gas industry.Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut Dr. Dorina Marta Mihut is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mer- cer University School of Engineering. She graduated with Ph.D. in Materials Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ph.D. in Technical Physics at Babes-Bolyai University, Romania; M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Technical Uni- versity Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her teaching and research interests are in the area of materials science and engineering, thin films and coatings depositions using physical vapor deposition systems and related

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

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with L&L,reducing the dependability of the space’s influence on the student. Finally, because of the insider status of the interviewerscombined with the awareness of the Community Cultural Wealth framework by the participants, confirmability is also low.VIII. ImplicationsOur findings have several implications for supporting graduate students in engineering and science education. Faculty andstaff can make deliberate efforts to support and augment the Community Cultural Wealth capitals that graduate students bringto their programs. For example, by framing community building spaces to allow a graduate student to use and build theirexisting capitals rather than time where students are assumed to have no prior experiences. By acknowledging that

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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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interdisciplinary, the response to the unbalanced disciplines isto create an entirely new interdisciplinary field that draws from the same disciplines but has adifferent balance. This new interdisciplinary field is named mechatronic engineering. Theproblem is that continually adding more interdisciplinary fields is not sustainable for theengineering education system [1]. The engineering education system already struggles withorganizing the courses into an undergraduate program. In the case of mechatronics, the threefundamental disciplines in electrical, mechanical, and software do not necessarily complementeach other which forces students to lean towards one of the disciplines as their specialty. An example of a discipline that can be included in

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Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Engineering Education, 2024 Where Political Affiliation and Sustainability Meet: A Study of Undergraduate Engineering Students' Career ChoicesAbstractSustainability is becoming increasingly important in various industries, and engineers have acrucial role to play in designing and implementing sustainable solutions. We explored in thisstudy whether students’ sustainability-related career choices are associated with their politicalaffiliation. For this study, the CLIMATE survey [11] is used to collect data from 96 researchinstitutions all over the USA. The survey data includes 3766 undergraduate students' responsesfrom diverse engineering majors. For this study, we focused on one survey question: “Which ofthese topics

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

essential skill for budding engineers, particularly in the realmof Electrical and Computer Engineering. CT can be broadly defined as a problem-solvingtechnique that involves dissecting complex problems into manageable steps, suitable forcomputer execution. Typically, students begin honing their CT skills during their initialprogramming-related courses. However, these courses often entail a steep learning curve asstudents grapple with programming rules, language syntax, and the array of tools at theirdisposal. For freshman electrical engineering students, who may perceive programming as anextraneous domain, this presents a unique challenge.This paper will describe the approach that was taken in an Introduction to Computer Applicationsfor Electrical

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Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Laura E Moody, Mercer University

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an engineering curriculum by providingstudents with valuable hands-on experiences that incorporate aspects of various engineeringdisciplines. Carrying on a years-long tradition, Mercer University students spent three weeks in arural area of the Dominican Republic where they performed projects related to civil,environmental, and industrial engineering. Working with local water council representatives,students were able to hear first-hand the challenges rural communities have in accessing cleandrinking water. They then participated in the construction of an aqueduct system to providedrinking water to these underserved communities. They learned how to test the drinking waterfor contaminants such as nitrates and E. coli, which led to training

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David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College; James Righter, The Citadel

Paper ID #40878Developing a Quantitative Methods Course for Undergraduate Civil andConstruction Engineering StudentsDr. David S Greenburg, The Citadel Dr. Greenburg is a Professor and Department Head for the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel.Dr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional

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Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University

, symbolic, and programming capabilities of Excel, MATLAB, and Mathcad softwaretools to determine the solution of solid and structural problems. Example problems related to otherareas in the CE curriculum can also be developed as desired. In the provided samples problems,the effective utility of various loop structures, conditional statements, programming operators,special array operations, as well as user-defined functions is demonstrated. The redesignedcomputing course familiarizes the students with the full capabilities and special advantages of eachof the three selected software tools. The students can effectively utilize the computing andprogramming skills mastered through taking this course to develop the solutions to a wide rangeof more

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

Paper ID #40885Infusing Data Analytics Skills into Project-Based Learning for ComputerScience and Engineering EducationDr. Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Alabama A&M University, has over 20 years of teaching experience in traditional on-campus settings or online format at several universities in US andaboard. Her teaching interests include programming languages, high performance algorithm design, data science, and evidence-based STEM teaching peda- gogies. Her recent research work has been funded by DOE, USED

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel

Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in various industries, including publishing, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys teaching and serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability and problem-solving, strategic 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. Dr. Singleton’s research interest includes interdisciplinary topics related

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, machine design, measurement, systemcontrol, capstone design, etc. It’s relatively easy to develop, deliver, and evaluate the progress ofthe students by faculties.However, the existing mechanical engineering curriculum does not match the student’s needs verywell in at least two ways [8]. First, the students are unique individuals with various career plans.The universal curriculum could not prepare everyone for their career paths after graduation.Second, research shows that typical modern engineering programs can barely provide theexperience and skills to students who will face real challenges in an actual workplace. Being theinstructor of the capstone design projects in the ME department for years

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

leadership tolearner-centered education rather to teacher-centered orientation, which might be equated to thetop-down, autocratic, functionalist views of leadership. She asserts that any changes made byleadership must link to the present and past of the organization, just like new knowledge mustconnect to what the organization has adopted to be fully understood, embraced, and sustained.Evolving leaders should use specific strategies to keep their skills sharpened as effectiveeducators.Strategies for Academic Leaders as Effective Engineering EducatorsAcademic leaders, such as college deans, assistant and associate deans, and department chairs,assistant and associate department chairs, and program directors etc., play a crucial role inshaping the

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Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute

Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and then worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He then went to obtain his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech followed by research work at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently a professor of civil engineering and the Jackson-Hope Chair in Engineering at VMI. He teaches engineering mechanics, structural engineering, and introduction to engineering courses and enjoys working with his students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. His research interests include engineering licensure

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

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Paper ID #40868Mapping and Impact of Digital Learning Tools Designed to SupportEngineering Pre-Transfer StudentsDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor and Founding Program Director of the Human Capital Education and Development Bachelor of Science with a joint appointment between the Educational and Organi- zational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions emphasizing two- year college and secondary STEM and career education, educational

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Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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innovation to improve the learning experience of STEM students. She encourages an entrepreneurial mindset to foster innovation and creativity in her gamified flipped classroom. She is a member of the ASEE. Dr. Sun has published over 50 journal and conference articles, and her papers were awarded the Chair’s Award and two Media Showcase Awards within the ASEE Engineering De- sign Graphics Division (EDGD) in the past. Since 2015, she has held various positions within the ASEE EDGD, including Director of Communications, Vice Chair, Chair, Conference Program Chair, and Senior Past Chair.Dr. Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University NorthwestKai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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

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be attributed to several factors.Firstly, the demanding nature of engineering programs often leaves students with limited time,making it challenging to prioritize attendance at office hours amid numerous academiccommitments. Additionally, a lack of awareness about the benefits of office hours and how theycontribute to academic success may hinder students from taking advantage of this resource.Some students may also be reluctant to seek help during office hours due to a fear of judgment ora preference for independent study. Ineffective communication about the availability of officehours, technological barriers, perceived inefficiency, and cultural or social factors can furthercontribute to the underutilization of this valuable support system