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

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Paper ID #40869An Initial Perspective on the Implementation of an EngineeringAmbassador ProgramDr. Priya T Goeser, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus Priya T. Goeser is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, Savannah GA. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and her B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Tech- nology, Chennai, India. Her current research interests are in innovative teaching methods in engineering education. She is the program director for the Eagle Engineering

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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

research course employed a dualteaching approach, conducted through in person and Zoom instruction. While this strategyprovided the flexibility needed for some students and instructors to attend class, the integrationof technology introduced challenges. Occasionally, technology was uncooperative, interruptingcommunication and making it harder to use time efficiently. Student researcher Angelinahighlights that “While the out-of-class environment has provided me with flexibility means, it hasalso presented challenges regarding real-time coding and communication with other memberswithin the CI.” As the semester progressed, student researchers demonstrated great adaptabilityto the hybrid means of communication. While it was initially a distraction

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April Anne Kay, Dalton State College; Bradley Harris, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Stephanie Philipp, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

pre-flocculation of the cultures were measured using Secchi diskdepth (SDD) in millimeters (mm).Dewatering algae: Based on literature research, we decided to use ferric chloride, zinc chlorideand ferric sulfate comparing two concentrations [9]. Each team measured 2 x 500 ml of algaeculture into two flasks with stir bars then added the corresponding flocculant and stirred. After 30minutes, students transferred the mixtures to graduated cylinders to settle the flocs for 30minutes. They measured the OD for each reaction using a SDD after flocculation. The followingequation was derived to calculate flocculation efficiency: A is the initial OD and B is the ODafter flocculation: Flocculation efficiency % = (1- (A/B)) x 100) [9]. Flocculated algae

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Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Avaye Raj Dawadi

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Paper ID #40913Creating Hardware-Accessible Learning with the Robotarium and Block Cod-ingMr. Tyler Kinner, Georgia Tech Research Institute Tyler Kinner is a Research Scientist II at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he works on projects related to STEM education, training, and workforce development.Dr. Sean Wilson, Georgia Institute of Technology Sean Wilson received the B.A. degree in physics and the B.A. degree in mathematics from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, Geneseo, NY, USA, in 2011, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

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Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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underlined the need of educational tools thataddress a wide range of learning requirements to promote inclusivity. Lipreading also demonstrates versatilityin different linguistic situations, which is crucial considering the linguistic variety experienced in educationalenvironments. The model’s initial training focuses on certain languages or dialects, but its architecture enablesadditional training and adaptability to other languages. This capability addresses the issue of linguistic diversityemphasized in the research conducted by [9]. Lipread’s versatility highlights its potential to serve as a versatile toolin various educational settings worldwide.The utilization of advanced AI and machine learning techniques, specifically through TensorFlow

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

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likelihood to bias participants because they had spent the most time inthe department. Questions were framed around the participant’s feelings of support from the L&L space, descriptions of theculture of the space, and any impacts the space had on the participant. We chose not to use specific framework terminologyduring the interview process as the participants were likely aware of the frameworks and would tailor responses to matchthe framework rather than describe their thoughts and experiences. Our interview word choice is intended to increase datatrustworthiness in this way. Initial codes were formed from the 2005 Yosso [7] descriptions of CCW and used for all interviewtranscripts by all research team members. This deductive process was

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Andrew Jeremiah Lance, Francis Marion University; Gregory Michael Mocko, Clemson University; Venkat Jaya Deep Jakka, Clemson University; Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University

to the creation of production documentation. This phase is crucial for refining design details and cost efficiency.The design process is iterative and requires a team-based approach. Previous researchers haveshown that the cost of making design changes increases ten-fold as one progress through thevarious stages of engineering design [2]. Therefore, it is critical that high effort is expended inthe initial stages of design (in Task Clarification and in Conceptual Design).The research presented in this paper focuses on the tendency of an individual to explore potentialsolutions during the Conceptual Design stage. The design space is defined as the set of ideas thatare generated by an individual designer or group of designers to address an

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

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recontextualizingrejections in academic publishing to avoid damaging the mentees’ self-efficacy in research andhelping them build resiliency, as these rejections are often accompanied by baffling orcontradictory feedback from reviewers that can be difficult to detangle (another problematic normthat mentors remarked upon). Mentors often reaffirmed the uniqueness or transformative nature ofthe mentee’s work, especially when the mentee was engaged with social justice initiatives. Anothertheme across resistant capital was when mentors mentioned instances wherein they leveraged theirsocial and political influence within their department or institution to push back against largersystemic issues affecting graduate students in academia, such as hostile or toxic lab

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Karen N Nix, Auburn University ; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University

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interests include digital learning, UI/UX, web development, cybersecurity, web accessibility. knn0010@auburn.eduDr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is an associate professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human Computer Interaction with an emphasis in visual programming of educational simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve CS education at all levels

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

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Paper ID #40989Optimizing Instructor Office Hours for Enhanced Student Success: APost-Pandemic Perspective in Undergraduate Engineering EducationDr. Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State UniversityDr. Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University Dr. Jay Kwon is an associate professor at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Kwon specializes in geotech- nical engineering with research interests and expertise in the characterization and sustainable use of geo- materials, structural pavement performance monitoring using innovative non-destructive testing devices, and dynamic response measurement and analyses of pavement and railroad track systems. Dr

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

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for initial findings, and incorporate additional111 information from what single elite interview sources may provide [29]. Triangulation in this112 study was achieved through use of multiple methodologies which in addition to the elite113 interviews included an analysis of peer reviewed published literature and an Internet search. The114 analysis of literature performed for this study built on a previous systematic literature review on115 transfer student capital in STEM education which included analysis of 149 articles [6].116 Participants: The elite interviewees were identified through development of a comprehensive list117 of leading transfer student organizations and research centers naming executives and top leaders118 at

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Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University ; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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Paper ID #40893Utilizing art exhibits as a low-stakes activity to improve teamworkexperiencesDr. Amy Borello Gruss, Kennesaw State University Amy Borello Gruss is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Gruss graduated with her PhD in environmental engineering from the University of Florida studying aqueous mercury removal from industrial wastewaters using photochemical processes on an NSF Grad- uate Research Fellowship Program grant. Dr. Gruss gained experience in the consulting field working on water projects such as novel disinfection processes within water resource

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Paul Amoruso, University of Central Florida; Ozlem O Garibay, University of Central Florida; Laurie O Campbell, University of Central Florida; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

Paper ID #40889Instructor-Facing Graphical User Interface for Micro-CredentialDesignation and Refinement in STEM CurriculaMr. Paul Amoruso, University of Central Florida Paul Amoruso earned his B.S. in 2021 and his Master’s degree in 2023. Currently, he is continuing his education in the same field and pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Since 2022, he has served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His educational interests are innovations in machine learning implementations in everyday

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Lucas Verdan Arcanjo Schwenck; Andrea Contreras-Esquen; Richard Woods; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #40834Virtual Laboratories for Vibrations and Mechanisms and Machines CoursesLucas Verdan Arcanjo SchwenckAndrea Contreras-EsquenRichard WoodsDr. Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University Ayse Tekes is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State Uni- versity. She received her B.S., M.S. , and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. Her research interests focus on the design, development, and control of compliant mechanisms and flexible machines, and development of educational tools for engineering courses. ©American Society

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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

, theASEE-Lemelson Foundation partnership, the Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR) atTennessee Technological University, and the Rural Reimagined Initiative (RRI) from TennesseeTechnological University. Awe are rateful to the support and participation by Mr. Carlos Galindo,Outreach Coordinator, O’Akely STEM Center, Tennessee Technological Univeristy, Cookeville-TN-USA who presented workshoops on key EOP principles to the students participating in thisstudy.

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Andy Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

Paper ID #40923Capstone Design Courses Managed in an MS Teams FrameworkDr. Andy Pardue, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Andy Pardue oversees the 2-semester Senior Design Courses for the Mechanical Engineering depart- ment at Tennessee Tech University. He worked in industry for 24 years in product development in several companies/sectors before his current teaching role. Dr. Pardue spent 11 years in the Automotive industry with Cummins and, while there, was chair of the SAE filtration standards committee and a member of the corresponding ISO TAG. He was also the Director of Research and Advanced Product Development

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Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

permissionfor free access, utilization, adaptation, and redistribution, thereby removing traditionalbarriers to educational resources. Research in the field suggests that students generally holdfavorable attitudes and perceptions toward open educational resources, as evidenced in manystudies, such as [2–5]. Therefore, the initiative documented in this paper centers onenhancing the pedagogical framework of the sophomore-level Electrical and ComputerEngineering course, Digital Design Lab (ENGR 2323), at Georgia Southern University. Theproject’s overarching aim was to revolutionize the student experience in this course byproviding an enriched learning environment and alleviating financial burdens through theprovision of cost-free educational

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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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, Engineering, and Mathematics. Report to the President. Executive Office of the President.[3] Kuenzi, J. J., Matthew, C. M., & Mangan, B. F. (2007). STEM Education Issues and Legislative Options. Progress in Education, 14, 161-189.[4] Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, (2010). Degrees of Success: Bachelor’s Degree Completion Rates among Initial STEM Majors. Accessed May, 2020 from http://www.heri.ucla.edu/nih/downloads.[5] Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Workforce Pipeline, (2011). “Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America's Science and Technology Talent at the crossroad”. National Academy of Sciences.[6] Kim, A. S., Choi, S., & Park, S., (2020

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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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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Yi Li, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

Paper ID #40842Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting ThroughUtilizing Virtual RealityMr. Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State UniversityDr. Da Hu, Kennesaw State University Dr. Da Hu joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2023. Before he joins KSU, he worked as a postdoctoral research asso- ciate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing smart and sustainable infrastructure systems through data acquisition, AI, data analytics, and

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Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Paper ID #40864Discussion Questions As Metacognitive ExercisesProf. Autar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar Kaw is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida whose scholarly interests include engineering education research, adaptive, blended, and flipped learning, open courseware development, composite materials mechanics, and bascule bridge design. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Florida Department of Trans- portation, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Under Professor Kaw’s leadership and funding from NSF, he

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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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Educator in Charlottesville, VA, holds degrees in Environmental Science and Religious Studies from North Carolina Wesleyan College. Prior to her teaching role, she served as an Academic Advisor for undergraduates and worked as a Chemist for a major pharmaceutical company. LaNika’s expertise lies in STEM education, specifically biological and environmental sciences, and she excels in student support research, project management, and Cul- turally Responsive Teaching methods. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, she is passionate about empowering students and promoting educational equity.Dr. Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University Otsebele Nare is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer

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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

Paper ID #40858Speaker Nonverbal Unintentionality: An OpenPose Intervention forEngineering StudentsDr. Luke LeFebvre, University of Kentucky Dr. Luke LeFebvre is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Kentucky. He has taught public speaking for over two decades, directed the foundational communication course, and man- aged an institutional communication training center. His research explores classroom communication and instructional processes. He has partnered on several interdisciplinary collaborative projects and received external funding from the National Science Foundation and National

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Arezou Shafaghat, Kennesaw State University; Mohammad Jonaidi; Hoseoen Lee; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University; Ali Keyvanfar, Kennesaw State University

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ensured that the questionnaire was comprehensive, capturing a widerange of user experiences and perceptions, and thus, was well-suited for the intended researchpurpose. The primary aim of this survey was to gather insights into the demographic profiles,initial use experiences, perceptions, expectations, and personalization experiences of users,primarily students in construction management and architecture at KSU.The survey on XYZ EduOwl was structured to comprehensively capture user interactions andperceptions. It began with demographics, collecting essential data on participants' backgrounds.The initial use section focused on users' first interactions and potential applications of the tool.We examined users' expectations for learning or research

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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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May 2023. The Center houses a complete job shop with rapidprototyping and fabrication capabilities staffed by skilled and experienced civilian engineers fromCMI2. The goal of the Marne Innovation Center is to rapidly convert ideas brought by Soldiersinto viable prototypes for testing and refinement in the field. Promising ideas are then scaled upby the nonprofit CMI2, which works with DEVCOM through a Congressional initiative, calledthe Catalyst-Pathfinder program, which is managed by the Army Research Laboratory with a goalto bridge gaps in defense innovation.This paper’s goal is reporting lessons learned and best practices gleaned from this ongoingpartnership to better enable similar collaborations across organizations in the future. For

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #40890Navigating the First Year: Adapting Engineering Education for DiverseStudent PersonalitiesDr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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, forinstance, during a time of global pandemic. Amplifying the novelty here is the fact that theCollege of Engineering within which both the unit and this course reside is roughly 12 years old,which, of course, makes it unusually young compared with typical higher-learning institutionsaround the U.S. As a result, the faculty involved with this new course view their role as one ofhelping to cultivate a culture of engineering communication in this relatively young engineeringcollege. This paper describes the new course within the context of the larger UGA initiative andexamines the course’s rationale, its contents and delivery, stakeholder responses following nearlyfive years of activity, and areas for future development and

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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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classrooms, emphasizing the challenges and successes encountered in itsinaugural year. The initiative incorporated joint projects, paper outlines, and group analyses, andculminated in faculty interviews to assess the program’s effectiveness. Challenges included initiallack of bonding and disparities in student engagement and motivation [13]. The authorsrecommended 1) an equitable shared academic experience and 2) an introductory interculturalclass before the VE. Both these features were implemented in STEMTank 2023. As a furtherbenefit, VE provides an excellent foundation for international teams of scholars to organize andpromote research and teaching collaborations [14]. This paper represents an initial cooperativepedagogical research product

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Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

Paper ID #40977Work In Progress: Improving Mechanical Engineering Students’ Program-mingSkills Through Hands-On Learning Activities Designed in MATLAB LiveEditorDr. Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University Ayse Tekes is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State Uni- versity. She received her B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical Uni- versity, Turkey. She worked as a research engineer at RoRazvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State UniversityCoskun Tekes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving Mechanical Engineering

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

Engineering and a rich academic experience spanning six years, her overarching goal is to craft engineering learning environments and experiences in a way that intricately engages students on a cognitive level. In addition to her role as an engineer and researcher, Shabnam is an advocate and ally for fostering greater inclusion in STEM fields and beyond.Dr. Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Andrew Katz is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He leads the Improving Decisions in Engineering Education Agents and Systems (IDEEAS) Lab, a group that uses multi-modal data to characterize, understand, a ©American Society for