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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Francisca Fils-Aime, Loyola University, Chicago; Nancy Lynn Raschke Deichstetter DNP, RN, CEN, CHSE, Loyola University, Chicago; Joanne O'Grady Dunderdale DNP, RN , Loyola University, Chicago

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

approval or clearance for legal sale of amedical device include a human-factors engineering or usability engineering (HFE/UE) report.“The level of detail of documentation submitted should be sufficient to describe... identification,evaluation, and final assessment of all serious use-related hazards for the device” [29]. Thus,empathy for two types of users is considered essential for patient safety. The FDA mandatesdeliberation and simplification of how clinicians use medical devices for patient diagnosis and/ortreatment.Empathy in NursingIn nursing, empathy is often described as the ability “to walk in another person’s shoes” or toview experiences through the “eyes of the patient.” Empathy is an aspect of personality thatplays an important role in

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Waterloo; Gordon Krauss, Harvey Mudd College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

participants tocollect feedback on their projects from an expert. A detailed overview of the program structureis in Table 1 below.Table 1 Weekly lecture content and deliverables Lectures Lecture themes Deliverables Week 1 Introduction, design expertise, climate change, Sustainability, End of week reflection June 5 sustainable cities, user needs and requirements, design, urban life cycle assessment and energy engineering Week 2 Sustainability, climate modeling in Matlab (2 Sustainability, End of week June 12 lectures), municipal governance, renewable urban reflection, research energy and energy efficiency, Bill 23, work in

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Use of Technology in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan D. Sochol, University of Maryland; Mohammad Fazelpour, University of Maryland

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, which may be due to difficulties in identifying games thatcould reasonably provide authentic and relevant learning experiences for students. In the FallSemester of 2023, we developed and offered a new second-year undergraduate engineeringcourse that was designed to leverage the video game, “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of theKingdom” (Nintendo, 2023), as a virtual platform for students to design, prototype, and testmechanical systems, including bioinspired amphibious robots and aerial catapults. We evaluatedthe efficacy of the course by examining the results of two machine design projects completed bythe students, conducting and analyzing student surveys, and assessing student feedback. Theresults revealed the potential of GBL in cultivating

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

C and two earned D’s.Subjective feedback was for the most part positive. The interweaved practice seemed to beappreciated by the students, and could potentially be expanded in future offerings. Studentsunderstand that the majority of their assessment, particularly on the final exam, will be based onproblem solving. Perhaps we could attempt to entirely interleave the course, working problems fromthroughout the course syllabus each lesson. Some might even suggest using mastery techniques, orasynchronous online methods so students could practice at their own pace. Using such approachesmight sacrifice the sense of community that was developed in the classroom, and the collaborativeproblem-solving techniques that were appreciated by the majority

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NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gokce Akcayir, University of Alberta; Marnie V Jamieson, University of Alberta; Kristian Basaraba, University of Alberta; Duncan Buchanan, University of Alberta; Qingna Jin; Mijung Kim, University of Alberta; Janelle McFeetors, University of Alberta; Kerry Rose, University of Alberta

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

inclusion. The second theme encouragesparticipants to consider how to foster active learning opportunities, by empowering students tolearn through engaging in classroom discourse and short active components in lectures, whilebecoming aware of how they learn. The third theme considers course design more broadly,participants progress to consider more active learner-centered course designs, such as problem-based and team-based learning, along with designing assessment practices aligned with learner-centered pedagogy. In the final theme of the program dedicated to the scholarship of teachingand learning, participants are invited to consider their identity formation as an educator andhow they might consider their own teaching practices as topics for

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - DEI and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chi Ying Chan, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

,diverse, and knowledgeable supportive network of tutors. This tutor network receives backingfrom all engineering departments, which allocate funding for their MSc students to activelyparticipate in the ITTS. The engineering faculty further supports the scheme by funding a full-time tutor responsible for managing and training these MSc tutors within the Inno Wing. At theonset of each academic year, new tutors are recruited and undergo comprehensive training,committing to a one-year service term. During their service period, tutors undergo a 3-monthprobationary assessment of their technical competencies and performance in five duties aspresented as follows.1. Conducting comprehensive orientation tours and safety/access inductions Figure 5

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicu Ahmadi, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

methodology involves two mainstages: preprocessing the data set of audio recordings and classification using machine learningtechniques. The study utilizes a combination of deep learning frameworks, including traditionalalgorithms and deep neural networks, to assess the efficacy of the proposed framework. Theperformance of the model is evaluated using standard quality evaluation metrics such as accuracy,precision, and recall. The research demonstrates significant results, with the system achieving upto 90.0% accuracy using Time-Frequency Distribution (TFD) features and 80.0% with MFCC andMel-spectrogram features.Algorithms • Model Architecture: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are often employed for processing speech signals, given their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

necessary to achieve goals Method of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) where participants to draw a river explaining their engineering journeys, including but not limited to River of Life Activity what attracted them to engineering, obstacles along the way, and their future path regarding engineering graduate school Developing Social Awareness Activity Name Activity Description Assesses intercultural competence – the capability to shift

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eileen Johnson, University of Michigan; Sara Rose Vohra, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan; Andrea J Kunze, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

aninstitution. Among the data, participants most saliently discussed pedagogies in engineeringclassrooms, curriculum and student workload, and cultural expectations. Most common wereopinions on Teaching Methods and Mindsets, meaning participants frequently discussed howinstructors approach education, course content, and various pedagogies and assessment methods.One idea was to provide students with realistic advice on planning and studying, as Liladescribed offering “little tips on how to do school, how to manage projects, how to be a person inthe class. And that took like five, maybe ten minutes.” Others mentioned how some standards inacademia can create tension between students, with Audrey providing further context: “I don'tthink it's something like

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno; Ivy Chin, University of Nevada, Reno; Joseph Bozsik, University of Nevada, Reno; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

on undergraduate engineDr. Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno Ann-Marie Vollstedt is a teaching associate professor for the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Dr. Vollstedt completed her dissertation at UNR, which focused on exploring the use of statistical process control methods to assess course changes in order to increase student learning in engineering. Dr. Vollstedt teaches courses in engineering design as well as statics and runs the Engineering Freshmen Intensive Training Program. She is the recipient of the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award, F. Donald Tibbitt’s Distinguished Teaching Award, The Nevada Women’s Fun Woman of Achievement Award, and the UNR

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najme Kishani, University of Toronto; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

-based Canadian universityexperienced a 5% increase in female enrollment in postgraduate engineering programs,exceeding the national average. Nonetheless, an intriguing discrepancy emerges when juxtaposedwith the 15% surge in female undergraduate enrollment during the same period. Such a disparityunderscores a significant potential for bolstering women's transition from undergraduate tograduate studies. Capitalizing on this latent pool of female undergraduates could further propelgender equity in the university's engineering program.This paper delves into the demographic determinants influencing students' inclination towardsgraduate studies, assessing the nuances of gender, citizenship status, disability, race, sexualorientation, and family

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 6: Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

assess students, as academicachievement is not a good stand-alone indication of student persistence in engineering [32]. Anexample from the Stanford University outreach program is the application question “Describesomething you made or created that you were proud of, from a hobby or as part of a club/group -for example an item, a design, a project, or even an idea you've been working on. Tell us aboutwhat you enjoy doing!”, to explore applicants’ self-motivation and ability to apply their technicalknowledge to practical work (key skills for successfully completing an aerospace researchproject). Application materials should also explicitly define terms that applicants may nothave come across before, to remove a barrier of a ‘hidden curriculum’ by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gordon D Hoople, University of San Diego; R. Jamaal Downey

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

manifests differentlybased on each team member’s positionality.Second, we planned to develop a transformative learning experience for engineering facultycentered around the role Whiteness plays in engineering education to co-construct ways todevelop critical consciousness. Critical consciousness allows an individual to understand theirown world more deeply while enabling them to intervene in their own reality and take actionagainst oppressive elements [6]. Originally, the development, implementation, and assessment ofthis learning experience (Years 2-4) took the form of a faculty development program in which werecruited and grouped engineering faculty from all over the nation. Data collected from thisfaculty development program would have included

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Kaat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pepito Thelly, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Friberg, and M. Jonsson, "Assessing the resilience of biodiversity-driven functions in agroecosystems under environmental change," in Advances in Ecological Research, vol. 60: Elsevier, 2019, pp. 59-123.[12] A. Lampo, M. J. Palazzi, J. Borge-Holthoefer, and A. Solé-Ribalta, "Hybrid structural arrangements mediate stability and feasibility in mutualistic networks," arXiv preprint arXiv:2105.09191, 2021.

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Y. Tran, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Debapratim Ghosh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Samuel Harford, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational systems and students’ learning. Dr. Darabi’s research has been funded by federal and corporate sponsors including the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety.Dr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr Jenny Amos is a Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an AIMBE Fellow, BMES Fellow, ABET Commissioner and Executive Committee Member, two-time Fulbright Specialist in engineering education. Amos has over a decade’s worth of experience leading curriculum reform implementing robust assessment strategies at

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 24

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimia Moozeh, Queen's University ; Paul Cameron Hungler P.Eng.

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

use attitude. Perceived usefulness positively affects app use attitude. For more results, please refer to the paper.Mejia-Puig and Assess the impact of Between group Student final product A more embodied virtual bodyChandrasekera, embodied VR on experimental set up evaluation, Questionnaires, (i.e., first person) resulted in a2022 [50] developing spatial Pre-post mental

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First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tameka Sharona Clarke Douglas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

their academic journey [6], [37], [38]. The roots of students' challenges incollege-level mathematics may be traced back to their high school experiences [39], [40]. Giventhat mathematical skills are often used to assess job applicants across various careers [41], mathreadiness becomes a critical determinant for college admissions [42] and subsequent degreeattainment [43], [44]. While some studies have delved into disparities in math readiness, othershave explored variations based on racial and ethnic minorities [45].The perception of integration and emotional connection during the first year, often referred to asthe sense of community [46], has been shown to have a substantial influence on students'academic achievement [47]. This emphasizes

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

digital logic circuits due to their lack of background in basic electriccircuits. However, it turned out that this concern was unfounded, as the students encountered nodifficulties in designing and simulating the circuits. In fact, some students displayed greatenthusiasm during the lab sessions, and the divide between software and hardware was easilybridged. The feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive, particularly considering thatthis course had been regarded as the most challenging in the CS curriculum in the past.Regrettably, there is currently no quantitative assessment data available to demonstrate theeffectiveness of this approach.SummaryIn a course titled "Computer Systems and Assembly Language," students delve into the design

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Application in Manufacturing Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israa Azzam, Purdue University; Farid Breidi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Conferenceand hydraulic subsystems, as shown in Figure 7. By utilizing these virtual UI controls, studentscan explore the complex mechanisms of the grippers in a controlled and safe environment,exposing them to the associated functions. Besides visualizing and studying the system'smechanism, this activity introduces students to various safety protocols that must be observedwhen operating hydraulic systems. To this end, activity 3 offers a practical and effectiveapproach to mechanism testing after assembly, ensuring that students are well-prepared to handlethe equipment when they enter the workforce. Figure 7. Activity 3 (Motion Simulation)4. Research StudyFollowing the development of the MR module and the assessment of its

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, supported by the School of Engineering andComputing, advances undergraduate research and demonstrates notable student progress. Futureplans include assessing the program's impact via data analysis, targeting enhancedcommunication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, retention, and readiness for graduate school.This paper describes the program's structure, participant diversity, and offerings, concluding withsurvey results and a sample drone assembly research project from summer 2023.1. IntroductionThe realm of undergraduate education is continuously evolving, with an increasing emphasis onproviding students with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical, hands-on experience intheir field of study. In this context, the URSR at Fairfield

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Hands-On Learning in ET II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Li, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

computer code in a video, whereasthe code can be presented in plain text in the instruction area or in a still picture with detailedexplanations. Additionally, literal instructions provide a convenient way to keep hardcopy notesand are easy to link with different resources using web-based links.Fig. 2A response question is utilized to assess student performance and ensure that they havecompleted the necessary steps. It can serve as a checklist or a practice question related to whatthey have learned in the step. Some students may focus solely on the hands-on part and overlookthe explanation. However, the purpose of a laboratory is to help students understand lecturematerial. The response questions serve as effective links that connect the entire

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Walters, University of Washington; Kayt Frisch, George Fox University; Zaher Kmail, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Chris Sharp, George Fox University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

below provides an assessment of statistically significant differences in EML betweenpre- and post-CURE student survey responses. The results show that in general students’perception of their ability to perform research activities grew across all five research domains,addressing RQ1. We controlled for differences in shifts across school types, of which we noticedno significant differences.Some of the questions with the largest p-values (e.g. exploring gaps in the existing literature) arethe ones that faculty reported spending more time on and/or may have been areas where studentshad previously had little to no exposure. Three survey questions yielding higher, yet stillstatistically significant p-values (0.01 to 0.05) included (Exploration): Q1-4

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Alireza Dalili, Farmingdale State College

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Professional Papers

Appendix B.Future Work Currently we are working on creating new modules for AC portion of the course includingRLC circuits. In terms of assessing the effectiveness of these labs, a detailed survey has beendrafted to get a deeper understanding of student needs and suggestions as it relates to hands-onlabs as illustrated in Appendix C.References[1] Taub, Leon J., Applied Electrical Principles: An Interactive Approach, 3rd ed., LinusPublications[2] Keithley DAQ6510 Data Acquisition and Multimeter System, [see:https://www.tek.com/en/products/keithley/digital-multimeter/keithley-daq6510?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6d6M1uHoiAMVxm5HAR1-OwiREAAYAiAAEgLkVfD_BwE][3] LabVolt Series by Festo Didactic, Lab Manual

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Akin Tatoglu, University of Hartford

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Professional Papers

procedures for the examples along withassessment tools faculty can use to assess the examples.Introduction:The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has been a growing trend in recent years,with early applications focusing on providing more efficient and effective ways to support thelearning process, such as automated grading and personalized learning [1]. As the incorporationof AI into education progressed, it also became a widely debated topic given the concerns oforiginality and plagiarism [2]. As the access to AI platforms such as ChatGPT is free and easilyaccessible and it is not possible to deny AI’s potential use by students to complete theircoursework. While these concerns are valid, it is crucial for educators to guide

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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Arzu Susoglu, SUNY Farmingdale

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, classwork, and assessments.In a traditional college course, students attend lectures, take notes at school, and then completeassignments at home. Educators have been developing active learning strategies to enhance thelearning experience.According to Canavesi and Ravarini (2024), the most effective active learning strategies includewriting, large group discussions, group work, peer assessment, case studies, flipped classroom,quizzes, gamification, game-based learning, business simulations, role-playing, jigsawdiscussions, problem-based learning, project-based learning, site visits, learning by doing, anddebate [1]. Blended learning would be a great addition to this list. In the following sections ofthis paper, a few of these major strategies will

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth O'Connell, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Muhammad R Hajj, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024Relation between Out-of-Classroom Engagement Activities and Student PerformanceSarath Chandra K Jagupilla, Elizabeth O’Connell, Muhammad R HajjAbstractIn this study, the relation between out of classroom engagement activities and studentperformances, measured through GPAs, for engineering undergraduate students in civil,environmental and naval engineering majors is assessed. Five different categories of events wereidentified– career development, community building, physical activity, academic support, andfield trips. Attendance at each event was tracked and academic performance after the semesterwith activities was analyzed. In AY 2023–2024, the department hosted twenty-oneundergraduate out-of-classroom

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sourav Sutradhar; Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen Acurio-Cerda; Moses Dike; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

. Phase 1 ofthis study involved qualitative, semi-structured phone interviews with teachers from selectschools for a preliminary assessment of existing state of energy-related knowledge, skills, andattitudes among students and teachers. Phase 2 consisted of a web-based survey administered toall high school science teachers in Nebraska, using a list obtained from the Nebraska Departmentof Education’s website. This phase aimed to gather more comprehensive data on currentpractices and future needs in energy-related STEM education. Analyzing the data from these twophases helped pinpoint key deficiencies, including a lack of resources, inadequate distribution ofmaterials, insufficient guidance, gaps in expertise, and the absence of support networks

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Thomas McKean; Gary Bates; LaShall Bates; Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosely; Ranil Wickramasinghe

access to quality mentoring relationships and representation necessaryto make the program accessible by limiting the apprehensions of the students as they entered.The program’s accessibility and value to the students were assessed through a survey and freeresponse questions. Surveys were taken at the start of the program before the research training(presurvey), after the internship experience, and after the program’s conclusion at the end of theten-week summer research experience (collection underway). Surveys were administered by aprofessor not involved with the program. Both the pre and the post-survey containedapproximately 60 questions where the students scored themselves related to their confidence inSTEM entering/leaving the program and

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kasey L. Moomau; Jessica Deters; Emily Fitzpatrick

. Undergraduate engineering students willprepare and lead introductory engineering curriculum for middle school students using the kitsover a 6-week period. The program aims to reach 30-60 middle school participants, with 10-25undergraduate volunteers involved in the initiative. Future work will focus on data collection toassess the impact of the intervention on both middle school participants and undergraduatevolunteers. This initiative seeks to address the broader issue of underrepresentation in STEMfields by providing more affordable STEM exploration curriculum and assessing the impact oftargeted interventions. By fostering positive STEM identity formation in underrepresentedstudents and promoting engineering service activities among undergraduate

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sangjin Ryu; Jessica Deters; Jonathan Janecek; Christian Sunderland; Laurel S. Wagner; Rachael Wagner

most part of the research procedure in such a short time.Experiences and self-reflection from Year 1 will be the basis for improving the program for Year2.References[1] C. Speroni, “National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Undergraduates: A Comparative Analysis of the IRES and REU Programs,” National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA, 2021.[2] D. B. Knight, N. Sanderlin, and K. A. Davis, “Assessing the impact of IRES on researchers, research outcomes, and students: A case study approach,” School of Engineering Education Faculty Publications., Paper 78., 2020. [Online]. Available: https://global.eng.vt.edu/Resources/IRES.html[3] H. Thiry, T. J. Weston, S. L. Laursen