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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Christopher C. Ibeh

largestnanomechanical device modeled in atomic detail. The Small Bearing was also modeled andsimulated via the NanoEngineer-1 software.Peter Lillehei, "Quantifiable Assessment of SWNT Dispersion in Polymer Composites,"Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum, April 23, 2010.30-32Figure 8: A. NASA Subsonic Fixed Wing Program; (B). NASA Sample #1; (C). NASASample #5A NASA nanoscale initiative sponsored by the Subsonic Fixed Wing program focuses on thedevelopment and characterization of lightweight and multifunctional nanomaterials that willenable cost-effective, aerospace cargo transportation [Figure 8a]. In addition to lightweight,other desirable attributes in this application include radiation protection, electricalconductivity for lightening strike protection

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Parameswar Hari

toAm. J. Phys 69(7): S12-S23, (2001)3. Pelligrino, J.W., N. Chudowsky, R. Glaser, eds. Knowing What Students Know: TheScience and Design of Educational Assessment, National Academy Press, (2001)4. College Physics by Serway and Faughn, 5th Edition (Saunders College Publishing), (1998), Problem 6.26Biographical InformationDr. Hari is an assistant professor of physics and engineering physics at the University of Tulsa. Dr. Hari earned aPh.D. from the University of Utah . After Ph.D., Dr. Hari received post-doctoral training at The NHMFL (NationalHigh Magnetic Field Laboratory), Texas A& M University and Vanderbilt University. Dr. Hari has published over35 peer-reviewed articles and is represented in the 2006-07 edition of who’s who among

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Day W. Radebaugh

philosophy.After all, the so-called soft sciences have no findings which are certain, but rathercompeting sets of assertions that arise from one or another set of values.This paper argues that engineering in general is not entitled to the degree of certaintytypically associated with it. This point is illustrated by analyzing eight topical areas ofengineering design, showing the limits of certainty in each case. Further, a case is madethat the recognition of this inherent uncertainty should be acknowledged and taught inengineering ethics classes. In the first instance, understanding the limits of knowledge inengineering is a useful antidote to a riskier approach which might tend to ignoreunknowns. Secondly, it would seem that an objective assessment of

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kimberly H. Henthorn

attitudes(based on feedback), seem to indicate that the format changes implemented in this course havehad a positive effect overall. It was difficult to assess the effect of clickers alone because datawas available for only one semester (Fall 2005). However, based on course history from Fall2001 to Spring 2005, the raw class average remained relatively constant without the addition ofclickers, while a 3.9% increase in the Fall 2005 semester indicates a slight improvement instudent performance with the use of this technology. The reorganization of the laboratorystructure seems to have led to a significant change in material retention and student attitudes,with an 11.5% increase in the raw class average over the course of two semesters

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stephan A. Durham; W. Micah Hale; Seamus Freyne

class to print, copy, and organize lecture materials, the instructor can better prepare forclass. Grades can be posted by the instructor and viewed by students. The tools available usingonline assistance allow students to access course announcements, lecture notes, lab handouts anddata at any hour of the day. Students have stated that courses with Blackboard are moreorganized and more effectively taught. The author has found that web-based educational toolsenhance the learning experience in the classroom. In fact, Byrne and Tang state that provided thesame content, instructor, and assessment, students prefer being taught using a blendedenvironment in which online technology and tools are utilized [2].Course SetupThe CE 3141 – Materials Testing

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence E. Whitman P.E.; Barbara Chaparro

observe the effects, and gain a betterunderstanding of the concepts and their interrelationships. This paper presents the method usedto assess if virtual models (computer models of a real factory) lead to: improved perception ofrelevance, increased time on task, and increased student satisfaction. A production systems classwas used to determine student impacts. This paper presents preliminary results.MotivationStudents learn better when engaged. Students learn better when they are involved in the processand can apply their learning[1][2]. Gorman, et al. [3] propose that cases aid engineering studentsability to apply classroom concepts to engineering practice. The more open-ended theapplication, the better suited the case study. Frequently

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Jason Moore; Mitchell A Thornton; Ronald W. Skeith

" 5students exist in an academic environment where they are constantly being assessed and gradedto determine their depth of knowledge. It should be re-iterated that the purpose of licensure isnot to determine the degree of their mastery of a particular subject matter, but rather todemonstrate achievement of minimal competence such that public safety can be assured.Understanding that the licensure examinations are designed to measure minimal competence cangive students with average GPAs confidence that they can pass the examination and that it is notonly for the superstars in the classroom. Students like to hear about real-world experiences and this is a great way to promotelicensure. Many engineering professors are Professional Engineers and

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

RUBA A. AMARIN; Issa Batarseh

engineering education and will facilitatelearning at a pace specific to the learner without the constraints of a fixed time span – semester orquarter, currently specified in our curricula. This paper, addresses the TechEBook Tutor-Me Modulein particular. It presents a new electronic, interactive and adaptive method to maximize the studentslearning experience, in their self learning process and increase their understanding in any given topic.The main purpose of the eTutor technique is to provide a well defined step-by-step interactiveproblem solving that will help in testing the user understanding of key concepts in each main sectionpresented by the TechEBook. The overall assessment of the class, who tried the eTutor, resulted in anaverage score of

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kyle D. Gilroy; Mohammad S. Islam; Robert A. Hughes; Svetlana Neretina; Brandon Lee; Ying Sun

PEDOT:PSS polymer, (E) the final cell and (F)the top gold contact. 3385. Summary We have demonstrated the viability of fabricating a CdTe quantum dot hybrid solar cellarchitecture using an inkjet printing process. Crucial to this demonstration was the synthesis ofmonodisperse CdTe quantum dots exhibiting quantum confinement effects and their subsequentincorporation into an ink formulation. Future work will focus on assessing and optimizing thelight harvesting capabilities of the solar cells produced.Acknowledgements:This work was funded by the Energy Commercialization Institute. KDG acknowledges thefinancial support of the NSF NUE grant No 1042071. We also acknowledge Dr. M. Kiani andDr. R. Suri

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Valerie Lundy-Wagner; IRAJ KALKHORAN; MELINDA PARHAM; Yona Jean-Pierre; HAANG FUNG; LINDSEY VANWAGENEN

is an imprecise endeavor. In addition,students often matriculate feeling confident in their own assessment of their ability, regardless offaculty and staff advice. This has contributed to many students, both those with and withoutexposure to advanced mathematics in high school, facing challenges related to inadequateunderstanding of foundational math. (It is important to note that there are other factors that maycontribute to poor academic performance in mathematics including, but not limited to, poorstudy skills, hours spent at work, commuting, and an imbalanced course load.)IV. Intervention StrategyThe e-Math Forum presents an innovative approach to teaching and learning utilizing an onlineplatform (see Figure 1). The e-Math Forum

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Harvey Lyons

opportunity to workprogressively and positively with others in a practical and scheduled manner. Due to the fact thatthe Capstone projects have a client or sponsor, the students will learn to acquire skills forworking cooperatively with the promoters of their project. The continuing interactions with 475client/sponsor throughout the extended period of project development will promote improvementof those attributes required in a professional setting. The several oral and power pointpresentations, collectively witnessed by the students’ peers, faculty and invited guests, enables aclear assessment of the acquired skills. It is noted that many of the invited guests are the sponsorsof the projects being

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jenn Rossmann; Karina Skvirsky

development, implementation, and assessment of this team-taught course at LafayetteCollege will be discussed.IntroductionFlow visualization is a family of techniques used to reveal the details of fluid flow. Leonardo daVinci is widely recognized to be one of the first practitioners of this scientific art. He spentmany years in his makeshift laboratory and in the field observing the movements of water andair. During his research, he maintained detailed notes and drawings to record his observations. Asketch from Leonardo’s notebooks of a free water jet issuing from a square hole into a poolrepresents perhaps the world’s first use of visualization as a scientific tool to study turbulentflow.As the quintessential “Renaissance man,” Leonardo would likely

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla S. LoPiccolo

this topic with larger sample sizes and more course topics issuggested.Bibliographhy1 LoPiccolo, Orla. “Teaching Passive Housing Construction: Video vs. Graphic… Which One Achieved Higher Assessment? ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Proceedings, Fall 20092 Gangwer, Timothy. “Visual Impact, Visual Teaching.” Corwin Press 20093 Willingham, Daniel. “Do Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners Need Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Instruction?” American Educator, Summer 20054 Olkun, S., “Making Connections: Improving Spatial Abilities with Engineering Drawing Activities.” International Journal of Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2003.5 Newcombre, Nora – Picture This Increasing Math and Science Learning by Improving Spatial Thinking, American

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Peggy A. Johnson

themessage communicated by the engineering community. They found that high school girls emphasized thefollowing factors: enjoying their work, having a good working environment, making a difference, earninga good income, and having flexibility. The message from the engineering community, on the other hand,indicates that engineering is challenging, is difficult but rewarding, and requires math and science to solveproblems. None of these factors are motivators for the young women surveyed. This idea is echoed byTietjen (2005). She theorizes that women pursue professions in which they see value; if they do not knowwhat engineers do, they cannot assess the value of their work. In addition, the engineering profession issometimes viewed as the cause of

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Stephanie Farrell

interview. Students are able to offer descriptions of theirteamwork experience, contributions to a project, application of classroom knowledge to open-ended industrial problems, ability to meet deadlines, and understanding of how to achieve(sometimes ever-changing) objectives of a project.3. Assessment The impact of the industrial Engineering Clinic projects on industrial constituencies and thebenefits to faculty have already been addressed. In this section we will examine the benefit ofthe industrial Engineering Clinic projects to the engineering students. In their 2005 senior exitinterviews, 100% of the graduating students indicated that Junior Senior Clinic was very a veryvaluable component of their chemical engineering education. Industrial

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Carl A. Erikson

different from themselves, and is of long enough duration to facilitate mutualunderstanding and tangible results. A service-learning curriculum includes instruction in relevant theoriesand knowledge content; engagement that is strategic to established learning objectives; and studentreflection to increase understanding of course content, assess the efficacy of the work, guide futureengagement, and enhance civic responsibility.4The IPC consists of seven courses involving 11 academic credits over the four years in addition to thestudent’s engineering concentration courses. The IPC includes a Group Orientation course, two Seminarcourses, and four Project courses. IPC is in its second year of a three year transition as the faculty keepsthe former

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh; Gil Cabrera; Mark Werthman; George Zawislak

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ssessment:$W WKH HQG RI HDFK FODVV D WHVW FRQGXFWHG WR H[DPLQH WKH VWXGHQW JUDVS RIPDWHULDO :KHQ D VWXGHQW DWWHQG DOO WKH FODVV VHVVLRQV SHUIRUPV DOOH[HUFLVH SUREOHPV DQG VXFFHVVIXOO\ SDVV WKH H[DP D

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ali Daneshmandnia

American Society of Engineering Education 62Lanzilotti, 2006). However, user centered and learner centered designs have always relied onuser testing to evaluate usability.The key considerations in the evaluation of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) areestablishing usability principles and assessing the teaching and learning prospects of the VLEs(Hinze-Hoare, 2006). Based on an analysis of the most cited authors in the field of HCI, a list ofeight HCI principles was devised, listing the principles according to frequency in the literature:Familiarity, Consistency, Forward Error Recovery, Substitutivity, Dialogue Initiative, TaskMigratability

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Mark Miles; Eugene Ressler; Paul Maxwell; Kurt Webber

practical disadvantages of eliminating topics. The other response, and the one that concerns this paper, is to introduce pedagogicalefficiencies wherever possible—that is, ways to eliminate redundancies and to make programs ofinstruction better integrated, more coherent, and more relevant so that students are better-engaged and learn more productively. For our purposes, pedagogical efficiency can be definedas the ratio of “time spent” to “learning achieved” by some objective assessment of desiredoutcomes, the “what students should be able to do” criteria that curriculum designers haveestablished, e.g. in accordance with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) methodology [9]. Following extensive experience, we are confident

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2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Philip L. Brach; Pathickal Poulose; Ahmet Zeytinci

qualitative assessment. Intuitively they see that the Faraday flashlight requires much less effort to illuminate an LED than a hand cranked generator to illuminate an incandescent lamp.3- With students’ interest piqued, we then collaboratively discuss and formulate an experiment to measure quantitively the illumination produced by the Faraday Flashlight. Resulting in the following: a- Using a simple mailing tube with a light meter (sensing element) taped on one end, the flashlight is shaken to obtain a reasonable level of illumination and then placed in the tube directly in front of the sensing element. b- The students start a stopwatch and the level of illumination is read from the light

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdelrahman Elleithy; Alaa Abuzaghleh; Abdelshakour Abuzneid

systems. An effective IDSimplementation makes no assumptions about the effectiveness of other network security services. Allactivity is suspect and monitored to assess the perceived threat of the actions. Threatening behavior isresponded to via logging, reporting or some action on the part of the IDS or related systems.The value of an IDS system lies in its ability to accurately determine if an action is a result of an intrusionor normal behavior. Intrusion detection systems fall into two broad categories. The first approach isStatistical Anomaly Detection. The underlying premise of this approach is that an intruder’s activity willdiffer from that of a legitimate user. Legitimate user behavior is derived by analyzing past activity.Aberrations

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kanti Prasad

. Putting these circuits in a specialsequence leads to the formation of VLSI systems. The specifications for such systememerge from the requirement of the customers. In order to comprehend this in theirentirety, numerous assignments are required to be completed, along with a detailedproject including its design, simulation and verification. These are vital assessment toolsemployed in the class room and the laboratory. 3. Blending of Engineering Fundamentals with State-of-The-Art TechnologyAfter establishing the laboratories in VLSI Design and Fabrication in 1984 and 1986respectively, these facilities have been upgraded continually. In addition, pertinentcourses for the VLSI Design and Fabrication were developed and taught and the authorhas been

Conference Session

Virtues in Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Guillen Grillo, University of Virginia; Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

tointrapersonal resources, such as their own values and skills, and to inter-personal andorganizational resources, such as potential allies, norms, and solutions [6]. The process ofrehearsing to respond to these scenarios involves assessing the perspectives and reactions ofthose who may be impacted and devising both concrete action plans and “scripts” for framing thesituation and addressing the objections and concerns of others.Gentile drew inspiration for the emphasis that GVV places on rehearsal and pre-scripting partlyfrom the findings of researchers who examined the behavior and motivation of “rescuers,”people who helped and sheltered those who were persecuted by the Nazi regime at high risk totheir own safety and well-being [6]. She was struck by

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Rencis P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Hartley T. Grandin Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

shear stresses, member pull-out shear stress, bearing stresses, andaxial uniform normal stress in a centrically loaded member. The pin connection is examined asboth a tight fit and a loose fit, and a general structured procedure is provided to conduct theanalysis. All statics and stress equations are formulated symbolically, allowing for the repetitiveanalysis and design of similar structures using an engineering tool. The hoist frame project isalso utilized in a follow-up mechanics of materials course, where advanced stress topics areintroduced just-in-time throughout the term and include design. A qualitative assessment bystudents was carried out at the end of the course to provide guidance for the instructors in

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2: Career Development and Employability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; Makayla Moster, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

themethodology of critical conversations, integrating a structure for guiding and managing theongoing discussion between two interviewers interviewing each other. During thematic analysis,a third member of our team who was not present for the interviews assisted with analyzing whileproviding an external assessment of the evidence collected. The themes that emerged from theirinterviews surrounded navigating difficult situations, including advisor-student relationships,working with research associates, traversing departmental politics, fostering grad studentcommunities, acknowledging mental health and burn out, and finding validation in academicsuccesses.Understanding the current challenges first-generation women face in Computing, a oncefemale-dominated

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Neda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Matthew Paul Pusko; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; JeeHee Lee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Students.” American Journal of Engineering Education, 5(2), pp.73-90, 2014.[2] S. J. Correll, “Talking about leaving: Why undergraduates leave the sciences, Contemporary Sociology, 26(5), p. 644, 1997[3] NAEP - National Assessment of Educational Progress. The Nation Report Card, Accessed: Mar. 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/profiles/stateprofile?chort=1&sub=MAT&sj=&sfj=N P&st=MN&year=2022R3[4] J. Gleason, . et al. , “Integrated engineering math-Based summer Bridge Program for student retention”- Alabama experimental Program to stimulate Competitive Research, Alabama, Advances in engineering education, pp. 1–17, 2010 Available at: https

Conference Session

Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Alexandra Schindel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Injustices: Engineering educators can deepen their understanding of local injustices by conducting environmental justice assessments and impact studieswithin communities. By collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of researchers andcommunity stakeholders, they can investigate the root causes of environmental injusticesand develop evidence-based strategies for mitigation and advocacy. Implementingcommunity-based monitoring programs also empowers communities to advocate forpolicy changes and environmental remediation efforts.Commitment to Action through Community Collaboration: To fulfill their commitment toaction through community collaboration, engineering educators can partner with localgovernments, non-profit organizations, and

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Evalyna Bogdan; Heather Jean Murdock; Nadine Ibrahim

, etc.) and work together to devise strategies for planningand responding to various flood scenarios. The game is divided into three rounds, with eachround comprising four stages. During the first stage, players discuss and combine their resourcesto select flood mitigation strategies and determine their placement on the map of the fictionalTown of Hydrason, which is shown on an online Miro board. The second stage simulates aflooding event. In the third stage, participants use the Budget App to assess costs and damages.The concluding stage involves voting for elected officials (mayor, premier, prime minister). Thesubsequent rounds prompt players to evaluate their previous choices and decide on new floodrisk mitigation measures and strategies

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

J. Y. Janet Lam

availability, utility, and drawbacks oflecture recordings. The online survey was designed and disseminated using the Microsoft Formssurvey platform, as it is one of the software platforms approved by the University of Toronto. Beforethe participants completed the survey, they were provided with information about the researchproject aim and were notified that their participation in the online survey was entirely voluntary,anonymous, and would in no way impact their subject assessment. Participants did not need toanswer any or all questions, and also could decide not to take part in the online survey at any point.A QR-code to complete the survey was given in one meeting, and about 5 minutes of in-class timewas dedicated to the survey. After class

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Juliette Sweeney

her network. “I think in terms of connections and having network connections, whether it's through conferences or through a university connection, even industry… that would be another way that I would consider a student for supervision.”After a student established contact, during the second step of the process, professors would makean initial assessment from emails and documentation forwarded by the student and/or through aninterview, to determine whether the student was a good fit for their team. Professor 5 atBenmiller was unique in the study in that she described involving her senior students in theprocess and working to ensure the process was as anonymous as possible. “I receive… [emails and CVs from students] that