Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel H. Linder

assignmentsto problems involving programming and CAD tools. The next section examines several of theassignments that have been successfully incorporated into our system. The remaining sections dis-cuss the Web-based implementation, the results, and possible future work.II. Personalized VHDL Homework AssignmentsFrom the student’s perspective, our VHDL programming assignments have four steps: 1. Request a personalized assignment specification 2. Create/edit VHDL code on a local computer 3. Compile and simulate code on a remote computer 4. Submit the final code for gradingStudents may repeat steps 2 and 3 many times while debugging. Steps 1, 3, and 4 are accom-plished via our Web interface.In step 1, a student requests a

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Filiz Demirci, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

study was to introduce a conceptual framework forpedagogical content knowledge focusing on engineering integration. The components of EIPCKwere determined through a comprehensive review of prior literature on pedagogical contentknowledge. The resulting EIPCK framework has four domains (engineering content knowledge,general pedagogical knowledge, engineering integration pedagogical knowledge, and contextualknowledge) and five components (1- Knowledge of Orientation to Teaching Engineering, 2-Knowledge of Engineering Integration Curriculum, 3- Knowledge of Students' Understanding ofEngineering, 4- Knowledge of Engineering Teaching Strategy, and 5- Knowledge of Assessmentin Engineering). We hope that the EIPCK framework will contribute to future

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

critical contributor towards the development of aglobally competent scientific and engineering workforce. The Open Doors report published bythe Institute of International Education, the leading not-for-profit educational and culturalexchange organization in the United States has shown that over the decade pre covid-19 therewas a steady increase from 273,996 students participating in Study Abroad in 2010/2011 to347,099 in 2018/2019, a 27% increase in the number of US studying abroad. The percentage ofSTEM students have also increased over that period from 19.0% in 2010/2011 to 26.8% in2018/2019. All minority students and STEM students accounted for 28% and 25% respectively,in 2015/2016, and increased to 30.9% pre pandemic [1]. The 2023 Open Doors

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NEE Technical Session 3 - Courses: development, logistics, and impact

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

empirical comparison of undergraduate online courses and equivalent face-to-facemechanical engineering courses indicated that the overall learning effectiveness and studentsatisfaction were equivalent between online and traditional classroom education. The authorsconclude “that the overall learning effectiveness of online learning is equivalent to traditionalclassroom education, and it is not degraded due to the online format of instruction which is themajor concern of many educators”. Online students even rated their acquisition of knowledgeand the quality of the course marginally better [1]. Furthermore, a study at South Dakota StateUniversity based on the development of an Active Learning Cloud Program found thatblended/hybrid learning in

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

impact on studentengagement, retention, and workforce development. The use of active learning techniques inSTEM fields has grown in popularity as a successful way to improve undergraduate students'educational experiences and academic performance. Active learning aims to increase studentparticipation, foster self-efficacy, and motivate students to pursue careers in STEM fields.Over the past few decades, active learning has grown in popularity as a set of teaching strategiesin higher education. In contrast to traditional passive learning through lectures, active learninginvolves students directly in the learning process [1]. Active learning is a teaching strategy thatinvolves involving students in the process of learning by using collaborations

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: AI, Computation, and Electronics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Davis Ferriell, University of Kentucky

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

hardware—typically acamera—and software—typically control code or other image processing operations—thatinterprets information from an image to inform decisions in many different applications [1].These applications include—but are not limited to—manufacturing processes, control ofautonomous vehicles, and medical imaging. With the advent of self-driving vehicles and othersimilar technologies, students are becoming increasingly familiar with consumer uses formachine vision. In turn, the application of machine vision in various engineering disciplines isbecoming increasingly apparent to student; thus, the perceived utility of creating a machinevision system in a project-based learning environment may be motivating to students [2].Previous work

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

methods to increase the participation and success of marginalized communities and non-traditional students in engineering and construction management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Can Construction Education Programs at HBCUs Increase the Number of African-American Construction Managers in the United States?Abstract – The U.S. Construction Industry continues to grow even as other industries slow downor decline. This growth fuels a need for more people to enter the field of construction not only astradesmen or laborers, but also as construction managers. According to the Bureau of LaborStatistics, in 2022, 89.8% of construction managers in the U.S. were white. [1] Although debatecontinues

Conference Session

Transgression, Conflict, and Altruism

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, EA runs directly against most cases for “Engineering as an altruistic STEM career” [1].EA doesn’t pose a higher good of civic involvement or service against the temptation tomaximize elevated personal earnings. Most surprisingly, EA advocates often treat empathy, acentral focus of much current engineering education research, as a mere shortcoming in decision-making, misdirecting altruistic impulses to causes that are emotionally engaging but logicallysubordinate to causes with more proven need or measurable benefit to be discovered by “runningthe numbers.” This paper looks at the prominence of effective altruism among STEMprofessionals, considers its tensions with practices in empathic and socially engaged engineeringeducation, and treats

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student-Centered Approaches in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Hennessey, The University of Arizona; Dean Papajohn; Tyler Jean Le Peau, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, succeed a lot”: How validating experiential learning influenced civil engineering students’ approach to coursework.IntroductionThe U.S. workforce needs engineers, and current enrollment, persistence, and graduation inundergraduate engineering programs are not on track to meet those needs. Civil engineersdesign, construct, and manage projects to meet society’s need for transportation, water,buildings, bridges, water and wastewater treatment and other infrastructures. With continuedU.S. investment in these backbone systems, the demand for civil engineers is increasing at a rateof 5% over the next 10 years which is faster than the average for all occupations [1]. Like otherengineering disciplines, an entry level position requires

Conference Session

Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Meintel, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Blaire MH Bartish M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Kyle Turner, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-American female currently teaching in the faculty of the College of EngineeringKyle Turner, University of Cincinnati ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 “Draw an Engineer” (Work in Progress, Diversity)AbstractAmerica is falling behind in terms of educational success on the international stage [1].Institutions across the US have noted that to strengthen our next generation of thinkers, a focuson improving the diversity of thought is needed, an issue easily solved by expanding the racial,ethnic, and gender diversity of those working on innovative problems [2]. This is most evidentlyobserved in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields where therenot only

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Crystal E Winston, Stanford University; Rachel A. G. Adenekan, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

programs. However, after admission, the problem ofretention becomes salient for underrepresented minority groups (URMs) in academia 1 . As youngBlack engineers continue to enter advanced graduate studies, it becomes important to examine thefactors that impact how they enter and ultimately decide to leave the institution. In this work, weused the autoethnographic method to share our experiences and illustrate the issues faced by BlackPhD students at elite research institutions. We relate our experiences chronologically starting withthe expectations from peers once arriving on campus, moving into the expectation of solving auniversity’s equity problems, and ending with the mental burdens of coping with an unhealthywork environment. All of these

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelly J Cross, Georgia Institute of Technology; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

. Women of color (WOC) are anunderrepresented and underserved community [1] in engineering who can offer underutilizedintellectual capital. Despite efforts in engineering education, however, WOC remain repressed inengineering as well as most university-level engineering programs in the US [2]. A possiblereason for the repression of WOC in engineering may be from the underlying epistemologies ofthe field itself.The foundational epistemologies of engineering in the US were established in the mid-19thcentury through engineering societies in various universities [3]–[7]. Not surprisingly, due to thesociopolitical climate in the US at the time, the only individuals with access to these societies(who therefore shaped their values and cultures) were

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea (Lili) Lidia Castillo, Arizona State University; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Research Fellowship and an Honorable Mention for the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024“I see myself as an engineer”: Disentangling Latinx engineering students’perspectives of the engineering identity survey measureIntroductionConsiderable effort has been made to understand undergraduate students’ engineering identityformation and its effect on student success. Engineering identity development is a criticalpsychological construct impacting student experiences within engineering. Particularly,engineering identity has been linked to improved feelings of belonging [1], [2], [3], [4], motivationto enroll in an engineering program [5], leads to greater certainty of

Conference Session

Writing and Technical Communications

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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)

student experiences, computing education, fostering mastery-based learning mindsets, and assessments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 (Re)visions: Approaches to Teaching Technical Communications and Professional Development in a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Course1. IntroductionIntegrating writing pedagogy-based practices and instruction into capstone curriculumdemonstrates the interconnectedness of the disciplines. While engineering programs and alumniof those programs report a need for technical and professional communication skills as part oftheir career success [1]. Success in their careers will depend on their ability to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gen Sasaki, MathWorks; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, McMaster University; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Brian Nguyen, McMaster University; Noah Roberts, MathWorks

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

only deepens understandingbut also enhances innovation as students learn to navigate and manipulate the interfacebetween digital and tangible realms. The workshop at ASEE 2023 [1] was crafted with these imperatives in mind, aiming to bridgethe gap between theoretical constructs and their real-world applications. It focused on PBL, aneducational approach that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration throughcomplex and challenging projects that reflect the ambiguity of real-life scenarios. Hands-onactivities were not merely ancillary; they were central to the learning process, ensuring thatparticipants could apply theoretical principles in a tangible setting, reinforcing their learningthrough direct experience. The

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anuli Ndubuisi, University of Toronto; Philip Asare, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Engineering Education, 2024 A Case Study of Integrating Leadership Competencies in a Global Engineering Design Course: A Work in ProgressIntroductionEngineers have a strategic leadership role in tackling the world’s challenges such as the globalenvironmental challenges, infrastructure modernization needs for an expanding population,technological innovations and developments demands, and global health problems [1].Similarly,the engineering world has become increasingly global with many companies establishing globalpartnerships, international alliances, cross-border mergers and acquisitions for increasedproductivity and competitiveness [2][3]. For instance, the recent merger between two techcompanies, Broadcom and VMWare, required

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Collins Ugonna Lawrence, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Eunsil Lee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews andMeta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist (Tricco et al., 2018). Our reviewfollowed the six stages presented by the JBI Manual: 1) Objectives and research questions, 2)Information sources and search strategy, 3) Inclusion criteria, 4) Data management and selectionprocess, 5) Data collection, item, and synthesis, and 6) Outcomes. The current work-in-progresspaper focuses on stages 2) and 3), highlighting the significance of developing an effective searchprotocol and strategy and its impact on the quantity and quality of the identified literature. Theobjectives and research questions of the scoping review are presented below.Objectives. Identifying and synthesizing

Conference Session

STEM and the Two-Year College

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria L Espino, University of Washington; Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, and the Journal of Applied Research in theCommunity College. For this review, the team bound the study and selection criteria to ensure that thescholarship included was relevant to the topical area rather than simply relying on theresearchers’ familiarity or agreement with the available scholarship. Exclusion criteria wereidentified to outline how researchers eliminated studies from consideration and defined thepurpose of the study (DePoy & Gitlin, 1994). For this study, inclusion and exclusion criteriaincluded: 1 1. The study was published between 2013 and 2023. 2. The study was peer-reviewed articles, book chapters

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Case Studies in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah S. Stuart, University of California, Berkeley; Wilson Oswaldo Torres, University of California, Berkeley; Andrew I. W. McPherson, University of California, Berkeley

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

communicate expected deliverables to the need-knowerat the time of recruitment and interview. This preliminary work must be followed by furtherstudies in order to establish generalizable results. Regardless, we present potential methods formanaging projects in assistive device classrooms that focus on early product design stages.IntroductionMechanical engineering is a discipline that encourages invention in the service of individuals andsociety, a motivating factor for many students to pursue this discipline. 1 Naturally, assistivedevice design classes enjoy popularity; they also interact with ableism and cultural tensionsbetween disability and technology. 2 As instructors seek to expose students to real-world designscenarios, many community members

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

engineering instructorsuse pedagogical knowledge in their practices to achieve these more general objectives [1].Instructors' pedagogical knowledge affects their classroom practices, which in turn affects boththe effectiveness of students' learning and their attitudes about learning [2]. Whatinstructors bring to the table is the primary factor that influences how they make decisionsconcerning college-level courses and activities [3]. Understanding how instructors' pedagogicalknowledge is put into practice for the best possible student learning and accomplishment wouldhelp us to create sustainable progression.Retention statistics persistently demonstrate that American engineering students who discontinuetheir studies do so during the first two years

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

silica fume. Thefirst mix was a control group consisting of concrete with typical ingredients (Test A), while theother four mixes were Test B, Test C, Test D, and Test E. Test B consisted of mix in Test A +flyash (1/3rd the weight of cement in the mix), Test C involved replacing 1/3rd of the weight ofcement in Test A with an equivalent weight of fly ash, Test D consisted of mix in Test A +silicafume (1/3rd the weight of cement in the mix), and Test E involved replacing 1/3rd of the weightof cement in Test A with an equivalent weight of silica fume. The addition of pozzolan affects the properties of fresh and hardened concrete such astemperature, workability, density, air content, compressive strength etc. Therefore, studentsconducted

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Loay Al-Zube, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

Innovation:Course Vision: Our Global Engineering course is deeply rooted in the vision and values of theSchool of Engineering at the University of Mount Union. The School of Engineering is committedto providing a holistic engineering education that prepares students for the challenges of aglobalized world while fostering their leadership and communication skills. Our institution's visionfor engineering education is encapsulated in our four pillars of engineering education, which areguided by the National Academy of Engineers' principles [3] and Mount Union's tradition as aliberal arts institution. These pillars are: 1. Providing Extensive Hands-On Real-World Engineering 2. Nurturing Global Engineering Competence 3. Integrating Engineering

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University; David Ward, Duke University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

challenges. A fundamental aspect of this preparation lies in programming proficiency,which serves as a vital tool for analyzing data, simulating systems, and developing solutionsacross various biomedical engineering domains [1]. Much discussion has been had aroundwhich programming language best prepares students for success in the biomedical engineeringworkforce.In recent years, the programming landscape within BME education has witnessed a shift,mirroring broader trends in the medical technology and biotechnology industry [2].. MATLAB,long regarded as a staple in biomedical engineering classrooms for its robust numericalcomputation capabilities and user-friendly interface, has begun to share the spotlight withPython, a versatile and increasingly

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neha Kardam, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

broaderrange of student responses).IntroductionThe landscape of educational data collection is rapidly evolving, with significant increases instudent enrollments and class sizes leading to an unprecedented growth in textual data fromacademic sources, such as assignments, assessments, and student feedback instruments [1] - [3].This proliferation of textual data presents a critical challenge: manual analysis methods areincreasingly untenable due to their time-intensive nature, highlighting the necessity forautomation in the assessment process, whether in whole or in part [4]. In response to this need, asignificant body of recent research has focused on the use of Natural Language to assess studentwork in the form of short answers, essays, or other

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity, Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. 3.2. Walked through the parts of the sensor using example sensor that we (the virtual instructor) had. (*Note – At Pitt, we had the same monitor so we were able to talk about the monitor through both pictures on the slides and physically over Zoom.) 4. To prepare for the next module, we instructed the students to consider what places or areas they want to set up the monitor to collect data. Module Session 5 LO 5. Creating a Monitoring Program and Collecting Data 1. Reviewed major takeaways from previous modules 2. Creating a Monitoring Plan 2.1. Defined what a Monitoring Plan is for the students 2.2. Think-Pair-Share Exercise on brainstorming AQ monitoring locations 2.3. Finalized the Monitoring Plan

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caleb Wilson Hendrick, University of Maine; Karissa B Tilbury

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

including: 1) bio-instrumentation,2) drug kinetics, 3) mechanical systems, and 4) organ models. Undergraduate biomedicalengineering students frequently struggle with the intersection of mathematics in these domains asthe problems require students to freely recall various techniques to solve systems of differentialequations in story-problems. This is in contrast with many differential equations textbooks thatemphasize rote memorization methods or provide subtle hints of the particular method and orprocess to be used to solve pre-written mathematical functions. Within engineering disciplines, itis important for students to actively read story problems or interview stakeholders to identify keyconstraints, and governing physical and biological

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Comparison of Civil Engineering Curriculums and EAC-ABET Civil Engineering Program CriteriaAbstractAccredited civil engineering programs use a variety of methods to meet the EAC-ABET GeneralCriteria and the Civil Engineering Program Criteria (CEPC). Since the authors conducted aprogram study in 2018, three external changes have affected civil engineering programs [1]. Thisincludes an updated version of the ASCE Body of Knowledge (BOK3), changes to the NCEESFundamentals of Engineering (FE) Civil Engineering exam, and changes to the CEPC that willbecome effective during the 2024-2025 ABET accreditation cycle. Data for this study weregathered during the 2023-2024 academic

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

. The research process comprises three key phases: (1)Before pilot study: Introducing the project and guidelines and conducting a pre-summativeassessment of students' prior construction skills. (2) Pilot study: Students embark on theconstruction phase, facing various challenges such as constructing their houses within specifiedparameters, including size, limited pieces, design requirements, and adhering to LEGO's setcolor guidelines for the design. (3) After pilot study: This final phase uses a post-summativeassessment that evaluates the improvement in students' construction skills. The resultsdemonstrate that well-designed LEGO tasks can enhance students' skills by improvingcommunication, leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin L Burson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

. Coupled with the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing market sharedropping significantly over the past two decades [1], the U.S. government has passed the CHIPSand Science Act [2], dedicating $52.7 billion to U.S. semiconductor research, manufacturing,development, and workforce development. Included in the $52.7 billion allocated in the CHIPSand Science Act is $13.2 billion dedicated toward research and development and workforcedevelopment in universities across the nation [2]. Although many students have valuabletechnical skills and experiences when approaching employers looking for employmentopportunities [3], many students still struggle to properly communicate and relate their skills andexperiences to real-world experiences when meeting with

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyeonghun Jwa, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

indicate that althoughfirst-year international students rarely considered leaving their programs, nor reflected that theirstress related to school or life was overwhelming, their data show decreasing trends in the areas ofsatisfaction with advisor relationships, support networks, cost, goals, and quality of life and work.Together, these results imply that students’ acclimation process to graduate school in the U.S. isperhaps not happening innately. Further, our findings suggest future research should explore thevariations between international students from different countries as they have different culturalbackgrounds that may contribute to or influence their experiences.Introduction, Literature Review, and Theoretical FramingIn 2022, 197,183 F-1