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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University; Naser Haghbin, Fairfield University; John F Drazan, Fairfield University

Paper ID #44923Lessons Learned from Fundamentals of EngineeringDr. Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University Djedjiga Belfadel is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Bio Engineering department at Fairfield University. She obtained her Ph.D. degree from University of Connecticut in 2015, in electrical engineer- ing. Her interests include embedded systemDr. Isaac Macwan, Fairfield University Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Fairfield University, interested in developing bioelec- tronic devices through electrospinning and electropolymerization strategies and understanding the bio- nano

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #41858High School Students’ Perspectives on Pre-college Engineering EducationCourses (Fundamental)Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University Jialing Wu is an incoming first-year PhD student in Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. She earned her M.Ed. in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from China. Her research interests encompass international engineering education, pre-college engineering, as well as the application of quantitative methods and advanced technology in Engineering Education

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma S Atherton, University of Florida; Elif Akcali, University of Florida

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Paper ID #43872Poetry Writing as a Creative Task to Enhance Student LearningEmma S Atherton, University of Florida Emma S. Atherton is an incoming Management Consultant and a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a concentration in Production and Service Operations. She additionally received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, with a minor in Sales Engineering.Prof. Elif Akcali, University of Florida Dr. Elif Akcali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glen Roderic Coates, Pennsylvania State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

-functional skills such as technicalwriting and communication (TWC) in addition to the engineering-specific knowledge gained inan undergraduate education. Industry constituents expect engineering graduates to communicatetechnical content efficiently and effectively to disseminate technical information.Specifically, the aviation industry requires a considerable amount of documentation to supportthe design, development, maintenance, and safety of operations; as such, skill in technicalwriting is required to accomplish these activities effectively. However, in traditional, humanities-based writing courses, (which are often the main source of writing preparation for engineeringstudents) the focus of such writing courses is not on technical writing

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Writing and Technical Communications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Hall, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads P.E., The Ohio State University; Tyler James Stump, The Ohio State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #43797(Re)visions: Approaches to Teaching Technical Communications and ProfessionalDevelopment in a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone CourseLynn Hall, The Ohio State University Lynn Hall is a Senior Lecturer and the Associate Chair for Academic Administration for the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She received her Ph.D. in English from Miami University (Ohio). Her research interests include writing in the disciplines, technical communications, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.Mr. Bob Rhoads P.E., The Ohio State University Bob Rhoads currently functions as the

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Writing and Technical Communications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan M Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Brian Roth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Katrina Marie Robertson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Trey Thomas Talko, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #42974Small Shifts: New Methods for Improving Communication Experiences forWomen in Early Engineering CoursesDr. Jonathan M Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Jonathan Adams is an assistant professor of rhetoric and composition and the writing program administrator at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. His research on rhetorical theory, infrastructure, and communication pedagogy informs his teaching of courses in rhetoric, composition, and technical communication in engineering.Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, PrescottBrian Roth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Franny Howes, Oregon Institute of Technology; Wendy Michelle Olson, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #43327Board 323: Investigating Engineering Undergraduates’ Writing Transfer fromTwo First-Year Writing-Intensive Sites to Introductory Engineering LabsDr. Franny Howes, Oregon Institute of Technology Franny Howes (e/em/eirs) is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), where e serves as chair and teaches technical writing and digital media courses. E received eir PhD in Rhetoric and Writing from Virginia Tech, a MA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University, and a BA in Social Relations from James Madison College

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; James P Ferguson, The George Washington University

/writing across the curriculum (WID/WAC) style course that isrequired for all graduates from his institution’s systems engineering undergraduate program. Roughly, theoverall objective of this course is to engage students in policy-relevant analysis related to criticalinfrastructure systems. The analytical tools studied in the course include: risk analysis, uncertaintyanalysis, benefit-cost analysis, and multi-criteria decision analysis. The principal learning objectives ofthe course are: • To decompose the design or operational objectives of an infrastructure system into fundamental objectives that can guide relevant decision-making processes. • To formulate and evaluate infrastructure system projects of the students’ choice that

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2023 PSW

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Helen Choi

communicate in accordance with the norms andexpectations of their specific disciplines. However, few students have such expertise atthe start of their graduate program, nor do they formally acquire it as part of theircoursework. Direct writing instruction in engineering graduate programs is scarce, andto the extent that curricular or co-curricular technical communication instruction isoffered, it is often deemed remedial or separate from disciplinary content knowledge. Asa consequence, writing is largely devalued, despite its outsized role in graduatestudents’ academic lives and careers in industry and academia.To address this gap, the Council of Graduate Schools recommends the establishment ofgraduate writing centers (GWCs) that are staffed by

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Monika Neda, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jorge Fonseca Cacho, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Mei Yang, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Paper ID #44645Enhancing Pre-Calculus Math Proficiency Through Place-Based EngineeringCanvas Applications for Fundamental Mathematics SkillsMonika Neda, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Monika Neda is a Professor in Department of Mathematical Sciences at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and the Associate Dean for Research in College of Sciences at UNLV. Monika received her Ph.D. in mathematics at University of Pittsburgh and her expertise is in computational fluid dynamics with recent years involvement in STEM education. In addition to research, she is involved in several programs helping women and underrepresented

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #41747Exploring Student Perceptions of Learning Experience in Fundamental MechanicsCourses Enhanced by ChatGPTDr. Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Milad Rad is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. Besides his specialization in functional thermally sprayed coatings, he explores innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance student engagement in the classroom.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of

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Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara; Satish Kumar, University of California, Santa Barbara; Arthur Caetano, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ayush Pandey, University of California, Merced

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #44419Scaffolding AI Research Projects Increases Self-efficacy of High School Studentsin Learning Neural Networks (Fundamental)S. Shailja, University of California, Santa Barbara Shailja is an incoming post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University. She completed her Ph.D. in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department with interdisciplinary emphasis on College and University teaching at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2024. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Electrical Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2016. Shailja has been

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Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

Paper ID #41309On Teaching and Learning the Fundamentals of L’Hopital’s Rule in Visualand Intuitive WaysJuan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Raviv is a Professor of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. In December 2009 he was named Assistant Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With more than 30 years of combined experience in th ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-in-Progress: On Teaching and Learning the Fundamentals of L’Hopital’s Rule in Visual and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

fundamental engineering course, students must use variouslearning strategies to persist in the program [22]. This study is part of an NSF grant that aims tosupport student engagement in undergraduate engineering education to be equitable andinclusive. Oftentimes, these engineering courses can provide roadblocks to students due to theirmotivation orientation, their beliefs in their ability to do well in the course, and the self-regulatedlearning (or lack thereof) utilized within the classroom. To address the external factors thatimpact SRL, the course instructor implemented multiple attempt testing (MAT). Multiple attempttesting allows for students to engage in metacognitive monitoring, reflect on their learning fromthe previous test, plan/practice

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Flanders' Fellowship: Building STEM Community Impact, Hi-Diddly-Ho!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University; TABE AKO ABANE, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43033Fundamental Research: A Framework for Socially Transformative Engineeringthrough Conscientious Design (Other)Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University Senay Purzer is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research is on engineering design reasoning.TABE AKO ABANE, Purdue University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Fundamental Research: A Framework for Socially Transformative Engineering through Conscientious Design (Other) AbstractEngineering education holds a profound potential to

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University; Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University; Kaitlyn B. Myers, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43199My Code Isn’t Working! Mathematics Teachers’ Adaptive Behaviors Duringan Engineering Design Challenge (Fundamental)Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University Emily M. Haluschak is a PhD student in the school of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Emily is interested in leveraging integrated curriculum development in K-12 settings to positively impact underserved populations in the field of engineering. She utilizes past experiences in STEM program evaluation, education policy, and chemical engineering research.Melissa Colonis PhD, Purdue University Melissa is a mathematics teacher at Jefferson High School

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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43697Cultivating a Budding Engineer: A Marginalized Female High Schooler’sJourney Towards an Engineering Career (Fundamental)Dr. Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University Cristina Diordieva is the Project Coordinator for the World MOON Project. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Imperial College London (LKCMedicine) and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Cristina is a co-author of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Her research focuses on inclusivity in STEM, educational technology, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and

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Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #41886Engineering ’STEAMs’ Up Elementary Education: Impacts of the COVID-19Pandemic (Fundamental)Dr. Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University Dr. Jennifer Love is a full-time faculty member of Northeastern University’s College of Engineering, most recently in the First Year Engineering program. She is currently the Associate Director for the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1993), a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Iowa (1997) and a Doctorate in

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Grace Burleson; Janet Tsai; Daria Kotys-Schwartz

Work in Progress: What is Design in the Context of a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. Program? Grace Burleson, Janet Tsai, and Daria Kotys-Schwartz Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado BoulderAbstract Design has long been considered a fundamental focus area within the mechanicalengineering discipline. At the undergraduate level, students are given the tools and resources togain knowledge and skills in critical design competencies, such as ability to scope problems,develop analytical models, and test and validate solutions. However, there is limited scholarshipregarding the conceptualization and definition of design at the doctoral level within themechanical

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Bostwick, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Alex George, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Trinity Lee, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Zachary Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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) framework to actively promote research quality.Our reflection data illustrate how numerical reporting conventions, formative life experiences,and professional aspirations can all affect a young engineer's perception of the relevance ofvariability. We conclude with a discussion of implications for instructional practice.IntroductionVariability—the phenomenon of non-identical values—is core to modern science. The movebeyond calculating averages to the study of real variation is one of the most important scientificdevelopments of the 19th century [1]. Ernst Mayr [2] positions variability as fundamental tounderstanding evolution through “population thinking.” Statistics as a discipline exists in largepart to develop techniques to study variability

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Virtues in Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chloe Adams, Wake Forest University; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University and National Science Foundation ; Lasya Agasthya

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

engineering degree programs.Undergraduate engineering curricula include engineering ethics through specialized courses andprogram-wide integration. While some engineering programs embed one stand-alone ethicscourse within a curriculum, other programs embed ethics modules across a few courses within acurriculum. Very few engineering programs weave engineering ethics across a four-yearundergraduate curriculum in a concerted and developmental way [7]. Engineering ethics taughtin stand-alone courses is usually offered within the first two years of study [4]. According toDavis [6], several engineering programs also embed ethical modules into technical writing andcommunication seminars, senior capstone projects, and introduction to engineering courses

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Engineering Equity: Challenging Paradigms and Cultivating Inclusion in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Clay Walker, University of Michigan

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

Paper ID #42519Mechanical Engineering Reasoning Diagram: How Can Modeling EngineeringThinking Support Learning in Writing Intensive Labs?Dr. Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan Jingfeng Wu is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan majoring in Engineering Education Research. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Calgary in Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Chang’an University in China. Her research interests include engineering identity, design thinking, and engineering professional development.Dr. Clay Walker, University of Michigan Dr. Walker is a Lecturer III

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University; Ron Chance, East Carolina University; Chelsea Rebecca Buckhalter, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

course instructors may need to adjust the way they grade writing assignments for essaylength, grammar, spelling, and fluency, and educational institutions need to put in place betterguidelines for the process of reviewing using AI detection software.Conclusion and future workThis paper contributes to the ongoing discussion concerning the integration of AI technologiesinto educational settings, with a particular focus on writing-intensive construction managementprograms. The aim is to utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT to complement and enhance thelearning experience rather than replace fundamental teaching methodologies; to embrace newtechnologies rather than to remain stagnant and closed-minded. After examining the primaryapplications of ChatGPT

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Adam Weaver, Baylor University; Joseph Anthony Donndelinger, Baylor University

conduct peer evaluations and self-evaluations at approximately themid-term point as well as during the final week of the semester. Using Purdue’s ComprehensiveAssessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME) evaluation system, students are required torate themselves and teammates on the standard CATME dimensions, as well as provide constructivecomments that are tailored for each teammate describing specific behaviors to start, stop, orcontinue. Unique to our institution’s program, students are assessed on their ability to provideactionable, constructive feedback to each teammate beyond superficial peer comments such as “youare doing a good job.” Additionally, each student is required to write an individual development planto both reflect upon the

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #42056Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligencefor Engineering Technical Writing CoursesDr. Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. She is the Director of Technology Programs and Assistant Professor in Manufacturing at the University of Southern Indiana. Research includes student retention and engagement, mentoring and support of women in engineering and lean applications in non-manufacturing environments.Dr

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Neda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jorge Fonseca Cacho, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Mei Yang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42569Board 250: Electrical and Computer Engineering Canvas Applications toImprove Fundamental Math Skills in Pre-Calculus MathMonika Neda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Monika Neda is a Professor in Department of Mathematical Sciences at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and the Associate Dean for Research in College of Sciences at UNLV. Monika received her Ph.D. in mathematics at University of Pittsburgh and her expertise is in computational fluid dynamics with recent years involvement in STEM education. In addition to research, she is involved in several programs helping women and underrepresented

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MECH - Technical Session 5: Virtual Learning and Technology Integration

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #41484Students’ Difficulties in Understanding the Fundamental Concepts and Limitationof Application of Appropriate Equations in Solving Heat Transfer ProblemsDr. Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Harrison N. Oonge, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #41670The Success and Retention of Students Using Multiple-Attempt Testing inFundamental Engineering Courses: Dynamics and ThermodynamicsDr. Marino Nader, University of Central Florida Marino Nader is an Associate lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Central Florida and has been working on digitizing courses and exams, creating different course modalities. Dr. Nader obtained his B.Eng., M.Eng. and Ph.D. from McGill University. His Ph.D. was done in conjunction with the Canadian Space Agency where he spent two years doing research and experiments. Upon completion of

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Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #43561Elementary Student Teams’ Design Failure Experiences and Factors that Affecttheir Opportunities to Learn from Failure (Fundamental)Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Roy B. Clariana, Pennsylvania State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

(40% vs. 39%) and especially like peers in the other group (72%). These findings show thatwriting-to-learn with GIKS with immediate network feedback improves conceptual knowledgeas expected but at the cost of detail.Keywords: Writing to learn, conceptual knowledge, group networks, architectural engineering,quantify written work.Introduction Conceptual understanding of core engineering fundamentals enables engineers to predicthow a system will behave, to determine appropriate solutions for problems, to choose relevantprocesses for design, and to explain how the world around them works [1]. While conceptualunderstanding is key, newly entering college students and even recent graduates commonlymisperceive significant engineering concepts