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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Krishna Kumar

building deforms under the action of forcesprovides a concrete example of how the abstract concept of linear equations is used in a real-worldstructural design. Learning through concrete examples of forces-displacements instead of abstractvariables enables the students to apply these concepts to other areas of study. I have realized theimportance of grounding abstract concepts in real-world applications. Students appreciate thepractical aspects and the links to real-world examples as reflected by student comments such as“Loved that you used real life examples to teach the material, I learned really well because of theexamples”.In thinking about how to approach the geotechnical engineering course, I hoped to apply some of thestrategies of using

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Eleazar Marquez; Samuel Garcia Jr.

inengineering education [3], [4], [5], [6], [10]. Visual cueing, according to reported data, is anefficient pedagogical method that allows knowledge to be attained at a faster rate than uncuedvisualization [1], [8], [11], [15]. In 2019, Marquez and Garcia integrated visual supplements intoan Engineering Mechanics course (e.g., Statics and Dynamics) with the intention of developingstudents’ ability to recognize existing real-world designs, and simultaneously identify the type ofengineering analyses required for specific applications [9]. It was reported that the integration ofvisual tools assisted students’ understanding of engineering applications, calculationrequirements/procedures, design considerations, potential sources of failure, and cost

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

M. Ginger Scarbrough

’ confidence ineffectively communicating their ideas. It is noteworthy that student participants remark that thejudges “treat us as colleagues, rather than making us feel judged”20.The workforce-development framework is illustrated in Figure 1. First, WERC has modeled thecontest after the engineering RFP. This contributes to the students’ understanding of how anengineering firm approaches a request for proposals from a potential client. Second, a team ofprofessional engineers from industry and government agencies develops real-world environmentalchallenges. These tasks not only motivate students by providing problems that may be applicable intheir careers, but they also enable students to make a contribution to the environmental knowledgebase, since

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Anne-Marie Ginn-Hedman

OptiMediopensource software. Possible solutions include having students use virtual computers, publiclyavailable university computers, or partitions such as Mac Boot Camp.8Students in this cohort further agreed that this activity reinforced classroom concepts (4.86 + 0.41),made learning more interesting (4.57 + 1.22), and showed how static mechanics can be used in clinicalsettings (4.86 + 0.41) (Figure 3). Students stated that this project made lecture topics “tangible” and“easier to visualize,” supplementing traditional instruction. One student suggested that this virtual labshould be “[kept] in the curriculum for future years” because real-world projects like this are “rare”in engineering. Another student proved supportive of application-based learning

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Po En Su Wei-Jen Lee; Irma De Leon; Jude Soweh

where students usetheir creativity, critical thinking, the design process, sketching, solid modeling, and mathematical equations to solve real-world problems.JUDE SOWEHDr. Soweh is a foreign medical graduate with ECFMG certification and has a Ph. D. in Public Health, Epidemiology. Hehas a masters degree in emergency health services and is currently serving as a high school science teacher (K8-12) atthe Phoenix Academy, Mansfield Independent School District, Texas.PO EN SUPo En Su currently serves as a teaching assistant and Ph.D candidate of the Electrical Engineering Department at theUniversity of Texas at Arlington. 14

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA); M. Alejandra Sorto, Texas State University; Patricia Perea, Perea Search Cross-Cultural Research & Consulting; Cindy D. Rojas Annicchiarico, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

deaprender nuevo y me gustó mucho” [It was dynamic- first concept and then application; this was anew process of learning and I liked it]. The activities were seen as real-life situations and not just mathproblems to be solved on the chalkboard. This teaching/learning approach was new to them and causeda shift in perception that mathematics could be easier to understand when applied to easy to understandengineering tasks. Another student noted, “Me gusto la aplicación, la utilidad que tiene ingeniería ysu aplicación in la vida real; el interés que tuve de ver cada proyecto me cambió mi perspectiva, memanera de pensar de ingeniería” [I liked the application, the utility and application that engineeringhas in real life; the interest I had in seeing

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Piyush Tandon; Larry Powell; Seth Polsley; Tracy Hammond

background, meaning the user should be ableto use the smartwatch for other usages, such as checking and responding to text messages.Another study looked into the possibility of using smart devices to identify more than justswimming strokes, and attempted to extrapolate beyond stroke classification. Bachlin prototypeda SwimMaster system which measured swimming related characteristics, meant for use incoaching and correcting swimming form [47]. The study was able to extract the body balance androtation parameters successfully, as well as stroke count and velocity. However, the usage ofstandalone sensors has limited applicability in real world scenarios, where using commerciallyavailable equipment, such as smartphones and smartwatches, can have a

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Xishuang Dong; Lijun Qian; Xiangfang Li; Pamela Obiomon; Yujian Fu P.E.; Zhigang Xiao; Shujun Yang; Nelson Barnes Jr

proposed SPA. When a learner(an engineering student) has issues of incomplete codes, the learner can send the request to the SPAto complete the codes. Moreover, if the learner has no clue for programming tasks, the learner cansend the tasks described with natural language to the SPA to synthesize the reference codes, wherethe tasks should not be complicated as a complex real-world application since the SPA assistsprogramming education, not builds real applications. Complete codes Request 1: Incomplete codes Smart Programming Assistant

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Eleazar Marquez; Samuel Garcia Jr.

sparkcuriosity on the Dynamics topics discussed in class is a highly beneficial approach to teaching andlearning in the engineering classroom. Based on the responses, one can discern that this techniqueprovides learning opportunities view and engage with the course material in different ways. Thisencourages students to view multiple perspectives while establishing real-world connectionsbetween engineering concepts and general applications. This process further supports and helpsmeet the diverse learning needs of the students in the class. ConclusionIn the learner-centered classroom climate, collective learning is generated from the instructors’actions such as expressions or teaching methods, as well as the

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Mohammad Shafinul Haque; Anthony Battistini; Soyoon Kum; Azize Akcayoglu; William Kitch

type ofhands-on activity as a normal lab session and will try other than the 3D module.”Faculty feedback 3:“The experiential learning modules have been easily conducted in the classroom while covering thecorresponding topics. They allowed students to see the Dynamics problems in the real world andchallenged them to think analytically. The problem was understood better by the students and theywere all engaged during the hands-on activities. According to my observations, teamwork andcommunication were other important aspects of the activities. The students communicated wellactively participated in the discussion, and brought different perspectives to the possible causes andconsequences of the problems. I believe their engineering skills and

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Derek T. Gwin; Ozgur Aktunc

in their own words, contrast the description with theirunderstanding of traditional project management, and to describe outcomes where they havepersonally experienced agile practices. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to measurethe strength of trends detected in interview results. We analyzed the questionnaire results to assessthe relationship between experience and the perception of agile’s effectiveness. We also analyzedthe factors of project success in agile environments based on participants’ responses includingquality of engagement with business and customer stakeholders, use of agile methodology and tools. IntroductionIn the professional world, the term “agile” has come to describe