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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut

scores were collected for comparison between the exams conducted within thesame semester when interactive review sessions were implemented and when they were not.Results indicate a positive correlation between the implementation of interactive review sessionsand improved exam scores, as well as a reduction in exam-related stress reported by students.Student feedback underscores a high level of appreciation for these sessions. Practicalconsiderations and challenges encountered during implementation are discussed, offering insightsfor educators interested in adopting similar approaches.In conclusion, this research emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse learning approachesto foster student learning and well-being in challenging technical

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Peter Francis Cavanaugh, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

skills required to be successful in both technical and non- the efficacy and acceptance of AI coaching interventions in thistechnical domains. People develop verbal and written domain. This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of AIcommunication skills through practice and constructive feedback,often in the form of coaching. An AI coach can provide specific coaching, focusing on its role in improving presentation skillsmetrics on generally accepted measures of effective presentation: among students and young

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

cultivation of an engineering mindset,proficient problem-solving abilities, and the development of professional conduct. The course curriculumencompasses a diverse array of activities aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understandingof engineering principles. These activities include rigorous technical writing exercises, polished oralpresentation skills, practical application of computer tools such as MATLAB, and a solid grounding infundamental statistical concepts. Each component is carefully integrated to promote experiential learningand hands-on application. Through a steadfast commitment to refining instructional methodologies andadhering to stringent standards set forth by accreditation bodies like the Accreditation Board

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Celia Teresa Chacko, University of Connecticut

tasks. Theprimary resources are the IAC Assessment Protocol, IAC Technical Documents, IAC CaseStudies, the IAC Database, and IAC Related Published Papers. The students were asked abouttheir familiarity with these five resources, their ability to use them for IAC tasks, and the valueof the resource when completing the IAC task. Students were equivalently familiar with the IACAssessment Protocol, Technical Documents, and Database, however, the IAC TechnicalDocuments ranked as the highest value resource to completing the IAC tasks. It also rankedhighest in the students’ ability to use the resource. Table 1 details the responses. Familiarity with the resource Ability to use the resource for IAC tasks Value of resource to

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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PS Dhanasekaran, State University of New York, Canton

change how we teach the new generation ofstudents for many years [1, 2, 3]. The old-fashioned way of teaching is no longer effective whena teacher stands at a blackboard and talks. It's reached its limits and can't produce enoughengineers of the right quality that we need. People are worried about using these old methods toteach tough engineering subjects. The old-fashioned way of teaching needs to use modern toolsand knowledge that can easily be understood by students who are good with technology [3]. Intoday's higher education landscape, there's a growing push to reevaluate traditional teachingmethods and prioritize student-centered approaches. This shift is driven by the evolving needs ofstudents, their future professional aspirations, and

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Jessica Dawn Ventura, Endicott College; Rob De La Espriella, Endicott College

). 2. Apply critical thinking to gather, organize and analyze information. 3. Generate great questions (lines of inquiry) for any problem. 4. Apply the fundamentals of causal analysis to identify the deepest-seated causes of problems. 5. Engage and collaborate with team members in a virtual environment using the IPS framework. 6. Communicate technical information to a non-technical audience using oral and written modalities.Table 1. Course Schedule for the Spring 2023 Critical Thinking for Causal Analysis course Wk Class Topics (in italics) and Assignments (indented) 1 Case Study 1 Baseline 1. Laws and regulations that require root cause analysis, 2. Why Industries are

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Tahmid Latif, Wentworth Institute of Technology

considered mundane orunsafe for humans. While the more traditional utility of robots lies in industrial applications,demand for robots has increased in areas like medicine [1], agriculture [2-3], and search-and-rescue [4-6] with the potential of becoming the next home “appliance.” As such, the Intro toRobotics course aimed to make engineering students capable users and designers in thisinterdisciplinary field. This paper details the strategic design of a linear course to establish orincrease key concepts and knowledge of robotic theory in students through a series of learningmodules and accompanying hands-on experiments.The area of robotics can be considered to lie at the intersection of topics like linear algebra,electronic circuits, data fusion

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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John F Drazan, Fairfield University; Emily J. Hangen, Fairfield University

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Diversity

were several rotating rounds and Dr. Hangen was in the last group. Overthe course of the group discussion, I shared several different ideas/approaches that I use in managing myresearch lab of 8-12 undergrads and facilitated an idea generation session for next steps. Dr. Hangen stuckaround to discuss a few more things regarding her own social psychology work. The more we talked, themore excited I got because I realized that Dr. Hangen’s expertise in motivation theory and assessmentwas a nice compliment for my own research in engineering education and outreach. I had not met Dr.Hangen before and I asked how she was settling in as a first-year faculty. I was very surprised to learnthat she had been on campus the past two years (just as long as I

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Tolga Kaya, Sacred Heart University; Kevin N. Bowlyn, Sacred Heart University

different aspect of the go-kart design or fabricationwhere students took the full charge on the project. Figure 1: Time-trial go kart race at the end of students' freshmen year.ENGR 324: Embedded Systems with LabJunior year of the curriculum includes major-specific courses as well as foundational advancedcourses. The embedded Systems course is taken by all ECE students, focusing on hardware andsoftware concepts. A semester-long, student-driven, individual laboratory projects are weaved intothe course content. Each student works on a final project based on their interests, aligned with thecourse content, and supported/mentored by the lab personnel. In the course, students explore thedesign and use of general and single-purpose