Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Jill Lunn, Florida International University; Edward Dillon, Morgan State University; Zubayer Ahmed Sadid, Florida International University

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futurejobs. While such linkages may seem obvious to faculty, verbalizing this more explicitly issomething students may benefit from.The educators also articulated how, in computing, it is important to be self-directed and willing toseek out new solutions, technologies, and programming languages. This aligns with findings frominterviews with computing professionals, who mention that one of the most critical dispositions isa “lifelong learning orientation” [16]. This is considered an ability “to learn new knowledgeand/or skills to further their career in computing or for work needs” [16, p. 278]. Such a curiosityto acquire new knowledge and skills may not be something that is taught in coursework, althoughthe authors have noted it may be possible

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarik Eltaeib, Farmingdale State College ; M. Nazrul Islam, State University of New York; Qinghai Gao

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Science from the University of Garyounis (Benghazi) in 1999 and completed a Master of Computer Science and Information Technology Science in May 2010 from the same institution, completing a thesis on ”Health Informatics: Health Architecture based on SOA and Mobile Agents”. A great believer in continuing education and professional development for faculty members, he has earned new certifications and attended conferences, focusing on how to improve the learning experience for his students, as it can improve student outcomes by as much as 21%.He obtained the following relevant and important qualifications to strengthen his knowledge and skills in his chosen field: Cisco Academy Accredited Instructor (CCNA, IT Essential I

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Awatif Amin, Johnson C. Smith University; Suryadip Chakraborty

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any virtual teachingexperience before. These professors had to learn to transition from in person classes to teachon- line.[3] The unprepared faculty and staff found themselves facing a challenge in responseto the new remote teaching methods developed to help students to accept online instruction.Instructors had to alter many aspects of teaching such as pace, type of homework andassignments using different styles to reinforce students’ dynamic learning outside of the class.[4]Ghanaian students were surveyed to test students’ fulfilment with remote where onlinelearning has not been thriving in Ghana. [5] The research finding revealed that the absence ofsocial life, the lack of interaction with family and friends, and the expense of internet

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Alireza Farahani; Lu Zhang, National University

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encountered challenges, it appears improbable that the momentum towardonline education will recede in the foreseeable future [12]. This trajectory persists, as both HigherEducation Institutions and students have come to recognize and value the benefits intrinsic toremote learning [5]. Additionally, remote learning has highlighted the usage of ChatGPT amongstudents. There are also concerns about the use of ChatGPT, encompassing issues such as the potentialencouragement of plagiarism and cheating, the risk of fostering user laziness, especially amongstudents, and the susceptibility to errors, including the dissemination of biased or false information.There are also instances of random inaccuracies and vagueness in ChatGPT's responses onpertinent

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MacKenzie Gray, Portland State University; Erin Shortlidge, Portland State University; Christof Teuscher, Portland State University

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(inspired by the Heilmeier questions [9]): (1) What are/were you trying to do? (2) Howis it done today, and what are the limits of current practice? (3) What is new/different/better inyour approach? (4) Who cares? If you are/were successful, what difference will it make?The podcast also had to contain an interview with the faculty advisor and an interview with acommunity member/stakeholder that would benefit from the project. Podcasts are available athttps://teuscher-lab.com/altreu/showcase. Podcasts, presentations, and an extended abstract werealso published on PDXScholar at https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/altreu_projects. Figure 1. Timeline of the 8-week altREU program.Program Assessment DesignWe opted to assess our

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California

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early introduction to the softwaredesign process and a consideration of ethical issues that are inherent in technology. A widevariety of projects that inevitably result from this process, also give students in class exposure toa wide range of possibilities when it comes to programming and where programming can beapplied, even at their early programmer level. Although this process is intensive and requiressignificant instructor time and was primarily done in classes of up to 43 students, the approachdescribed can be scaled to larger classes through trained teaching assistants and how to approachthis is discussed. The value of increased engagement, continued engagement and learning afterthe end of the course, and, confidence boost overall makes

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa Piliouras, Technical Consulting & Research, Inc. ; Mengqian Wu, Technical Consulting Research, Inc. ; Steffi N. Crasto, Center for Advanced and Emerging Technologies (CARET); Pui Lam (Raymond) Yu, Technical Consulting & Research, Inc.; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport

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analyses and data mining studies. This allows exploration of innumerable questions,such as: What factors are in play when students have trouble completing assignments? Whatfactors are in play when teachers are successful in getting their students to completeassignments? The issues the professor raised are universal. A well-crafted CRM could addressmany of his concerns, if it is also supported by meaningful action on the part of the school, and aculture that embraces Deming’s tenets of Total Quality Management (improve constantly andforever; drive out fear; put everybody to work accomplishing the transformation) [28].Here are a few examples of well-known schools using LMS and CRM systems, although they arenot using them in the same way suggested

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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minorities, (ii) First generation, (iii) economically challenged, (iv) GenderEquity is an important issue to be considered while experimenting with new grading systems.Figure 4 depicts the equity gaps in terms of percentage of failing students and overall GPA. Theequity gap in failure rate in my classes overall, including courses taught using the traditionalgrading system is -10.7%, and the GPA gap is 0.72. In the computer networks course withspecifications grading, these numbers were -4.6% and 0.39. The course did not show a significantcause for concern in any of the categories.Learnings from the ExperienceIn Spring 2022, the author experimented with a few changes to incorporate feedback from the Fall2021 experience. The key issue with the

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharifa Alghowinem, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Andrés F. Salazar-Gómez, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cynthia Breazeal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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discussions that delve into key issues like bias, privacy, and accountability in the use ofautonomous robots and AI.The results show that tailored pedagogy can make professional leaders more knowledgeable aboutAI, allowing for better informed decisions. The hands-on activities and real-world case studieshelped participants understand AI technologies. The workshop’s approach, emphasizinghands-on, experiential learning with AI technologies, presents a valuable model for professionaldevelopment, Although primarily targeted at USAF participants, the findings and methodology ofthis workshop may also serve as valuable insights for faculty and educational professionalsdeveloping AI curricula and related fields for non-traditional adult students.However

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hashmath Fathima, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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, participants express a high degree of program satisfactionoverall. The survey results show that the participants were interested in the program and returnedthe following year. Regarding the faculty advisor, women were generally happier than men. Theexcitement for pursuing engineering jobs and learning new skills was cited as the program's mostrewarding aspect. Problems with the software and other research-related issues, sure to happen inany research context, were more frustrating than the remote job itself.RET HighlightsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNo. 1849454.The RET program has helped the school teachers participate in research which has enhancedtheir knowledge in their fields and helped

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Drew Alex Clinkenbeard, California State University Monterey Bay; Joshua B. Gross, California State University Monterey Bay

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was adequate time given to discuss the questionsin class. Table 3 shows that more than 80% of students agreed or strongly agreed with positivelyworded affective questionnaire items regarding Plickers and their learning experience.Though most of the students, 79.75%, agreed that discussing the questions helped them learn thematerial, only 49.08% stated that they always discussed the question with their group. Investigat-ing strategies to increase participation in group discussion will likely improve the scores on themultiple choice questions.One issue facing group discussion is the desire to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Becauseof the ongoing concern over COVID-19 the latest semester did not use pre-assigned groups, ratherit allowed

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Benin, United States Coast Guard Academy; William Randall; Angela G Jackson-Summers, United States Coast Guard Academy

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of Engineering and Cyber Systems to theSchool of Leadership and Management.BackgroundIn May of 2022 the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) graduated its first class ofCyber Systems majors. This major was introduced at the Coast Guard Academy (CGA) in orderto provide a larger number of technically-competent leaders of character to accomplish the needsof the Service in the midst of growing demands in the cyber domain. The Cyber Systems majorcomprises a strong academic foundation in secure technical computing balanced with amanagerial cyber emphasis. Program stakeholders repeatedly shared the importance ofunderstanding risk within the cyber context. As a result, it was determined by the faculty that theCyber Systems Major at CGA needed

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Angela Estacion

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University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the experiences of marginalized engineering students, with a particular focus on their hidden identity, mental health, and wellbeing. Her work aims to enhance inclusivity and diversity in engineering education, contributing to the larger body of research in the field.Mrs. Tiana Solis, Florida International University Tiana Solis is an instructor and a part-time Ph.D. student at Florida International University. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science from SUNY (State University of New York) Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York. Her research and instructional interests include student access and