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Bhavana Kotla; Lisa Bosman

Interventions in the Engineering Classroom: Definitions, Benefits, and ChallengesAuthorsBhavana Kotla, Purdue UniversityLisa Bosman, Ph.D., Purdue UniversityIntroductionInnovation, design, and entrepreneurship are economic drivers promoting competition andgrowth worldwide, many of which would only exist with well-established continuousimprovement. Entrepreneurship is a field of study that involves discovering, evaluating, andexploiting opportunities [1], and thus, an entrepreneurial mindset can be described as theinclination to discover, evaluate, and exploit opportunities [2]. To stay a leader in the globaleconomy, innovative pedagogical interventions are needed to promote an

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Brian P. Murphy

andapprenticeships that will support it. The US Department of Labor clarifies that apprenticeshipscombine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction to prepare workers for highly skilledcareers [1]. This literature review aims to reveal how to improve the educational opportunitiesfor current and future technicians in clean energy industries with a focus on the author's homestate of New York. New York State ranks among the top five states for green transition, such asthird by the US Green Building Council, and second in the US News & World Report, whichlooks across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors, and climate-change contributions [2].This topic is essential now as 2023 finished as the hottest year in recorded

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Chris Rennick; Sophie Nasato; Samantha White; Mary Robinson

motivation than their male peers, but that eventswhich are designed to be welcoming to gender-diverse participants can increase their intrinsicmotivation.1 IntroductionCo-curricular STEM-focussed events like hackathons are growing in popularity at universitycampuses worldwide, however, there have been few examinations of differences in participationrates at these events based on student identity. This paper investigates motivational differences indifferent student populations when participating in hackathon-type events to better understandhow these events are serving the diverse student populations in engineering programs. It is wellunderstood that motivation influences the intensity, quality, and persistence of learning instudents [1]. Self

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Cindy Rottmann

unconsciously, socialized into a field with familiar cultural norms. Ilearned that positivism was a straw man; that “rational technicism” signalled instrumental ratherthan transformative intentions; that leadership marked privileged status for the promotion ofmale teachers in a feminized profession [1-5]; and that private research funding was ethicallyquestionable. From one month to the next, I entered a field where positivism was alive and well;rationality and “technical” work were the gold standards, leadership was marked by an invertedsocial hierarchy promoting women “up and out,”[6]; and industry partners functioned as a keysource of research funding. I found myself on the other side of a disciplinary fissure, exchangingwords like “transformation

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Daniela Galatro; Ya-Huei Chin; Bradley Saville

in different courses, including fundamentals [1],introduction to industrial case studies [1], life cycle assessment (LCA) [2], and use of greenengineering tools and computer-aided tools in chemical process design [3]. When clustering theseintegration strategies, they fall into the Body of Knowledge for green engineering in chemicalproduct and process design, which includes three elements [4]: (i) framing the challenge (e.g.,emissions, risk, and life cycle analyses, and environmental legislation), (ii) assessment and design(e.g., applying general principles at unit operation scales), and (iii) system perspectives (e.g.,integration of materials and energy flows among various unit operations) [4]. While traditionalengineering education is based

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Darren Singh; Raafat Khankan; Yousaf Ijaz; Damith Tennakoon; Mojgan Jadidi

Towards Development of an Interactive Mobile Application for Teaching The UNSDG D. Singh1, R. Khanakan1, Y. Ijaz1, D. Tennakoon1, M. Jadidi1,* 1 Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Canada * Corresponding Author: mjadidi@yorku.caAbstract In aim of a better, inclusive, accessible, and safer future, educational institutions are committedto integrating the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into their curriculumdesign and course delivery. Traditionally, a plain literary review of these goals has been adoptedby educators. This tends to leave students wondering what a realistic scenario would look like, andhow they would approach an

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Evalyna Bogdan; Heather Jean Murdock; Nadine Ibrahim

The Flood Resilience Challenge serious game to teach complex socio- environmental issues in engineering: Extended abstract 1. BACKGROUNDFlooding represents Canada's most frequent and expensive hazard, with its effects anticipated toescalate due to climate change and alterations in land use. Conventional engineering methodsexcel in addressing straightforward, linear issues, rather than wicked problems such as floodingand climate change [1]. Flood risk management cannot be tackled solely with technicalengineering strategies alone because it is embedded in complex social and political issues, andthere are many stakeholders with differing, and often competing, perspectives and interests.Engineers

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Fernando Altamura; Alice Cherestes; David Titley-Peloquin

variations of this formative assessment strategy in different settings,ranging from low-stakes quizzes in large (~150 students) first-year physics and calculus coursesto midterm examinations in smaller (~50 students) organic chemistry courses. Figure 1: Group part of a two-stage organic chemistry midterm examThere are several known benefits to the two-stage collaborative approach: ▪ Small group work encourages collaboration and helps develop a sense of community within the cohort. ▪ The group portion of the assessment is a form of peer tutoring, as stronger students help weaker ones. This is beneficial for all students involved.Low-stakes two-stage collaborative quizzes can be scheduled early in the term. We have

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George Weinschenk; Koenraad Gieskes

-increased levelof engagement and interest in the exercise.Introduction / Motivation:Ethical considerations have been a part of the engineering and computer science professionssince their creation. Organizations like The Corporation of the Seven Wardens, its United Statesbased offspring, The Order of the Engineer, and National Society of Professional Engineers allhave had strong commitments to ethics in engineering for nearly a century. [1] [2] [3] TheAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has ensured the inclusion of ethicsas a part of undergraduate engineering and computer science programs with the topic beingpresent in their Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment since their implementation in1996 in EC2000, [4] with more

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Ioana Tiu; Koenraad Gieskes

face challenges inengineering majors and encounter wage discrepancies in the workforce, despite their demonstrated aptitude,is paramount.Figure.1: Statistics Taken from Eurostat on the Male-to-Female Ratio in Different Professions (Morera et al., 2019)Numerous studies have delved into the unique experiences of female students in comparison to their malecounterparts. Research indicates that female students encounter higher rates of gender harassment, (definedas any intimidating, offensive, or hostile behavior that disrupts their academic pursuits or campus comfort)particularly within STEM environments (Rincon et al.,2016). These hostile climates surroundingstereotypical assertions of female inadequacy deepen gender divides, ultimately hindering

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J. Y. Janet Lam

Impact of lecture recordings in a post-COVID environment Ji Ye Janet Lam, University of Toronto1 IntroductionThe recording of lectures that are given during in-person teaching of on-campus courses has beena growing topic of study since before the COVID-19 pandemic [1]–[3]. The explosion in onlinelearning and increased digitalization of teaching is clear to anyone involved in education through2020–2022. In response to the sudden need for online learning, many (if not most) post-secondaryinstitutions invested in online educational technology [4], [5].As post-secondary institutions returned to in-person learning, the option to attend class virtuallyremained an option for some institutions [6], [7

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Jimmy Hulton; Matthew Hutchinson; Tyler Aitken; Tin Nguyen; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

exploratory format,and the definition of success changed from counting the number of certifications to focusing onstudent learning and engagement. The student instructors’ experiences as teachers have shiftedhow they act as students, as they now notice the pedagogical practices of their instructors.Ultimately, empowering students as teachers in co-curricular programs benefits both studentsand student instructors, and lessons learned are offered to implement similar programs.IntroductionCAD is an essential part of learning in engineering, but it has been shown that many graduatingengineering students lack the requisite knowledge of CAD basics [1]. At the University of PrinceEdward Island, CAD is a small component of an over-prescribed first-year

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Juliette Sweeney

support systems.This paper increases our knowledge regarding Canadian graduate engineering schools byidentifying realities parallel to formal admission practices, describing institutional culture, andanalyzing graduate students’ perception of support systems. It concludes that informaladmission practices should be acknowledged to widen access, that institutional cultural changeregarding DEI is problematic and support resources could be improved to better serve allgraduate students, particularly women and other under-represented groups.IntroductionThe proportion of women in graduate engineering programs remains stubbornly low. WhileCanadian medical schools achieved gender parity in 1995 [1], the proportion of womengraduating from graduate

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Junnan Cao

effective assessment for faculties whoare under their tenure tracks. The instructors can adjust the teachings correspondingly and improvethe course materials in the following semesters based on results from the course evaluations tocontinuously benefit the students during teachings. Students can also feel engaged into theireducation experience, interactions between them and the instructors through providing thefeedback and comments [1], [2]. The institution will benefit numerously from the courseevaluation as well since it will help the staff and administrators get more insights into theinstructors’ growth and better assign the working and teaching loads. It is also a method for theinstitution to show their cares to their students learning

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Kai Zhuang; Dimpho Radebe; Mojgan Jadidi

at the intersection of art and engineering, with the belief that there istremendous value in having students engage with art, technology, and the act of engineering atthe same time. In this short paper, we will describe three pedagogies we have developed, andpresent six reasons we have gathered through our experience with these pedagogies in supportof bringing more art into engineering education.Pedagogy 1: VIVID StorytellingComics are a communication medium and art form that combines the captivating nature of visualart with the organized structure of written text to craft compelling narratives. In the pedagogicalsetting, comics can be uniquely accessible and engaging, but requires significant time investmentand artistic skills to craft

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Katherine Abrey; Maddy Cronin; Deanna Malone; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

of the ethical implications.IntroductionPlanning, implementing, and evaluating short-term international humanitarian trips, as thestudent leaders and participants on the trips, provide ample opportunities to question theappropriateness of these experiences. The most prevalent questions are whether these projectshave a sustainable and long-lasting impact on the communities and whether they are genuinelybeneficial for all stakeholders [1]. In their article, “International Humanitarian Engineering: WhoBenefits and Who Pays,” the authors explain, “an international engineering placement in amarginalized community for an academic credit is neither intrinsically good or bad. Reflectivethinking about who benefits and who pays is critical” [2]. This

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Libby Osgood P.Eng.; Christopher Power

each reflectionchanges with the design process.IntroductionAdopting a self-reflective practice promotes critical thinking and develops meta-cognition toallow practitioners to become aware of their thoughts and patterns of thinking[1]. Essentially,reflection promotes the action of thinking about one’s thinking [2]. It is the core of life-longlearning [3], which is identified as an essential attribute of an engineer [4]. In order to practicelife-long learning, a person must be able to identify their deficits and make a plan to acquire themissing knowledge or skills. The awareness that comes with the practice of reflection enables theperson to realistically and bravely assess their gaps for continued growth [5]. The adoption of agrowth-mindset

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Lisa L. Greenwood; Megan Hargrave; Yewande S. Abraham; Sumita Mishra; Jennifer L. Schneider

standards in real-world contexts. Moreover, the study proposes an expansion ofthis approach to civil engineering and cybersecurity-related programs, emphasizing the broaderimplications for workforce preparedness and infrastructure resilience. By highlighting theimportance of standards education and offering a replicable model for curricular integration, thisstudy contributes to advancing standards literacy initiatives within higher education and drawsattention to their role in shaping the future engineering workforce.IntroductionStandards form the foundation of many technologies and processes used in daily life. They helpmanage safety, security, and risk across countless industries and activities [1]. In simple terms,they are documents that

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Maryam Nasri; Stephanie Goldberg

lab exercises, where students can modify the code and viewcorresponding changes in motor operation, will inspire students to progress through our program.And help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. The motorsselected for exploration include DC motors, servo motors, and the planned integration of steppermotors. The paper outlines the course design, specific lectures, labs for each motor type, andcourse evaluation methodologies and concludes with insights drawn from the ongoingimprovement efforts. 1. IntroductionThe course, also known as the “ Freshman Circuits Course,” is structured to provide ElectricalEngineering Technology students with a preparatory understanding of electrical circuits

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Michael E. Kuhl

the models inorder to “escape” (achieve a goal) before time runs out. This project addresses two critical aspectsof modeling related to engineering design and analysis, namely, verification and validation. Theescape room activity and outcomes are assessed using rubrics and student surveys. Results indicatethat the activity is effective at engaging students in the application of model verification andvalidation which can be carried on to other engineering projects as well as fostering EMLobjectives of curiosity, connections, and creating value.1. IntroductionBosman and Fernhaber [1] describe an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) as “the inclination todiscover, evaluate, and exploit opportunities” – a quality often found among highly

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Rajarajan Subramanian; Sofia M. Vidalis

unevenlyweighted. The evaluator makes value judgements based on descriptive facts rather than evaluatorassumptions and the credibility of the evaluator remains intact. As a team of evaluators, we seeconsiderable merit in the development of evaluation criteria and rubrics for our evaluation practice and inthe training we do with the public health workforce. The process helps facilitate a deeper engagement andunderstanding with our stakeholders and helps focus the evaluation on what is important (Scriven, 1991).The criteria-based evaluation found in Figure 1 is obtained from the Pennsylvania State University for thecomparison analysis (to the Performance Standards-based evaluation, found in Figure 2). The explanationis given below in Figure 1 for all the

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Reilly Sullivan; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

inclusive and to further investigate howthese experiences can contribute to students’ becoming more person-oriented.IntroductionInternational Service-Learning (ISL) combines the principles of service-learning with travellingabroad, allowing students to apply classroom skills while providing service to internationalcommunities [1]. For engineering students, this may involve learning new applications and skills,implementing designs, working alongside professionals from various backgrounds, and/orgaining perspective on people's lives in new cultures. As engineering tends to be more of aThing-Oriented (TO) profession, where there is heightened focus on the design at hand, there aretimes where they can forget about the people the design is aimed at

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Trystan S. Goetze

Roleplaying Game–Based Engineering Ethics Education: Lessons from the Art of Agency Trystan S. Goetze tsgoetze@cornell.edu Sue G. and Harry E. Bovay Program in the History and Ethics of Professional Engineering Cornell UniversityAbstractHow do we prepare engineering students to make ethical and responsible decisions in theirprofessional work? This paper presents an approach that enhances engineering students’engagement with ethical reasoning by simulating decision-making in a complex scenario. Theapproach has two principal inspirations. The first is Anthony Weston’s scenario-basedteaching [1

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Vanessa Ironside; Lisa Cole; Michelle Tsui-Woods

percent ofall minorities (BPTN, 2023). According to Engineers Canada, only 1 percent ofundergraduate engineering students enrolled in accredited engineering programs in Canadaidentify as an Indigenous person and Indigenous peoples represent only 0.73 percent ofprofessional engineers in Canada (Engineers Canada, 2020). Addressing inequities in ourcurrent educational system in the areas of STEM education are complex includingintersectional variables such as stereotypes, bias, racism, sexism, ableism, operational andprocess structures, and socioeconomic challenges. (Tefera et al., 2018) While it is importantto understand why we have these disparities and inequities, it is important to discover ways toinnovate potential solutions to the system

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William Craine; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

Work-In-Progress Investigation on Academic Accommodations: Needs and Barriers for Support William Craine, Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, University of Prince Edward IslandAdopting an inductive, exploratory approach, a study is being conducted for all students at theUniversity of Prince Edward Island to document the met and unmet academic accommodationneeds of the student body, as well as the barriers to receiving support. Four participant groups areof interest: (1) students without accessibility needs, students with accessibility needs who: (2) areregistered with the university’s Accessibility Services office, (3) are in the process of