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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariel Chan, University of Toronto; Jackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

conversational manner.Additionally, a supplemental "Augmented Unit Ops Lab" application uses Augmented Reality,which superimposes three-dimensional flow diagrams onto the Heat Exchanger through the viewof a phone camera during the in-person labs.IntroductionLabs are an essential part of STEM education, allowing students to test theoretical assumptionsand execute the practical applications of technology (1). Engineering education is progressive.Freshmen start learning basic tools and programming and gaining basic mathematicalknowledge. In their senior year, they begin integrating the learned concepts to solve or createsolutions for real-world problems. Aside from knowledge-based learning, laboratory projectsprovide students with hands-on experience in a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Stepanova, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Christina Belanger, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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support of a previous National Science Foundationgrant #1937827. Results of Fossilsketch testing in a paleontology course for junior and seniorgeology majors showed that students who used Fossilsketch were able to understand the processof microfossil identification, recognize morphological characteristics, and achieve a correctidentification better than those who did not use it [1–4]. Analysis of Hispanic student surveyresponses showed that their perception of learning micropaleontology improved with theintroduction of FossilSketch, and hybrid learning mode was the most favourable learning modefor Hispanic students, when the flexibility of class mode during 2021-2022 and use ofFossilSketch improved Hispanic students’ attitudes to learning [5

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TUESDAY PLENARY & Corporate Member Council Keynote Speaker

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kavitha Chintam, Northwestern University

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Corporate Member Council (CMC)

disproportionate negative health andenvironmental impacts for minoritized groups in the U.S. [1], [2]. The coronavirus pandemic,whose peak in 2020 in particular had a disproportionate effect on Black and Latinx patients,highlighted the inequalities faced by these populations who often had higher exposure to thevirus, more underlying health conditions, and less access to healthcare than their whitecounterparts [3]–[5]. The Black Lives Matter movement and the protests following the murdersof Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Andre Hill, Breonna Taylor, and many others broughtvisibility to targeted, racially motivated killings of Black Americans [6]–[8]. The confluence ofthese events had a profound impact on Black and Brown people in the U.S. and was keenly

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TUESDAY PLENARY & Corporate Member Council Keynote Speaker

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soyoung Kang, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Per G. Reinhall, University of Washington; Kathleen E Kearney, University of Washington; Jonathan T.C. Liu, University of Washington; Jonathan D. Posner, University of Washington; Erin Blakeney, University of Washington; Eric J. Seibel, University of Washington; Shayla Payne

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Corporate Member Council (CMC)

teaching strategies implemented by the teaching team providedeffective options in the absence of certain hands-on experiences that are considered critical toengineering capstone design courses. A discussion on these teaching strategies in the contextbeyond the pandemic are considered in the discussion.IntroductionEngineering capstone design courses provide students with a team-based project experience inaddressing an open-ended, real-world, unmet need. In the Engineering Innovation in Health(EIH) capstone design program at the University of Washington (UW), multidisciplinary studentteams design, construct, and test a technical innovation to address a pressing unmet needproposed by a health care professional [1], [2]. During this process, they

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Kristin M. Everett, Everett Evaluation; Alycia J. Sterenberg Mahon, Everett Evaluation

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better capture the myriad ways in whichparticipants behaviorally support COI through their recruitment and mentoring efforts on behalf ofthe center. Consequently, the survey instrument is now shedding more light on the factors that help,or hinder, the culture of inclusion within a center. It has also opened up avenues by which we canencourage more engagement with creating a culture of inclusion.Although currently used within only one ERC, our hope is that through collaboration with interestedparties and/or widespread dissemination of the survey, it will be more widely used, permitting (1) abetter understanding of the underlying factors and (2) an ability to look at COI as a function of themultiple way that people differ in how they identify with

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

InstituteDr. Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Beyond PBL: The Value of Stacking High-Impact Practices1 IntroductionHigh-impact practices are widely accepted to improve student learning of professional skillsnecessary for addressing the world’s major STEM challenges [1] Some have also beendemonstrated to support retention [2-3]. Experiencing high-impact practices can increaseeducational outcomes for all students while potentially leveling the STEM playing field formarginalized students [4-6]. For institutions of higher education, this can maximize institutionalsuccess and improve efficiency while benefitting society through broadening the talent

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Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

slightly more students agreed after the course that using concepts from biology isuseful for developing engineering solutions. In contrast, students who believed biology was agood source for engineering ideas showed a larger increase. While many students initially agreedthat biological inspiration was easy and exciting, fewer believed so after their engagement in thecurriculum.IntroductionEngineers are often confronted by complex challenges that require disciplinary knowledge andthe ability to work across cross-disciplinary environments [1]. Over the years, there has beengreater emphasis being placed on engineers to understand the “social, economic andenvironmental impacts of engineered solutions” [1, p. 2] to foster their ability to think about

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Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cody Prince, East Tennessee State University; PAMELA MIMS, East Tennessee State University; Aruna Kilaru, East Tennessee State University; Eric Jorgenson, East Tennessee State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

National Science Foundation are incentivizing thedevelopment of research, industry, and training across the country [1, 2, 3]. In this work, wepresent an initial work-in-progress report and solicit feedback on our efforts at East TennesseeState University (ETSU) to develop a responsive program in bioengineering andbiomanufacturing within the Appalachian Highlands region of south-central Appalachia. Ourwork so far has been motivated by a confluence of timing, opportunity, and a desire to movebeyond the past socioeconomic factors that have weighed on this region. To that end, this projecthas elements affecting regional secondary education, workforce training, post-secondaryeducation, and research and development. The major component of our current

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Jennifer Howcroft, University of Waterloo

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the University of Waterloo. The goal of the event was to facilitatecapstone engineering students connecting with diverse biomedical stakeholders to gain livedexperience insight and expertise to inform their final year design projects. This multi-stage eventwas intentionally designed to address known challenges with student-stakeholder interactions byincluding capstone team applications, student-stakeholder matching, a preparatory workshop,and finally the student-stakeholder conversations themselves.This paper presents a foundation for an evidence-based student-stakeholder interaction modelthat enables students to build needed skills and include stakeholders successfully in their designprocess by (1) presenting a multi-step student-stakeholder

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marla Hilderbrand-Chae, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Adam St. Jean, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

underrepresented minorities (URM). She was a founding member of a STEAM Innovation Program at an urban vocational technical school servicing URM in STEM, where she taught Biology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Hilderbrand-Chae has a Masters’ Degree in Genetics from Tufts University Medical School and now researches transfection efficiency influenced by substrate stiffness.Dr. Adam St. Jean, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Adam St. Jean is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs in Biomedical Engineering at UMass Lowell. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012. His current research interests include 1) the influence of

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Technology programs. He is also member of AIChE and ASEE. Currently, he serves as director for ASEE’s Engineering Technology Council (ETC).Dr. Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston Lisa Morano is a Professor of Biology and Microbiology at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD). She is also the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (CUAS) at UHD. Her research has focused on the bacteria found inside plan ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024A Student Experiential Learning Program – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability Vassilios Tzouanas1 and Lisa Morano2 1

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esteban Andres Garcia, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joseph Trapani, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Bobby Emmanuel-Okafor; Frank Fenner, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Milad Shojaee, New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Alex Blinder; Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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).IntroductionThe extensive development of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has given rise to a highlylucrative business and job market in the field of power systems. On the other hand, as scientistsand engineers become increasingly concerned about climate change, the necessity for emission-free energy increases. Recent catastrophic events such as Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkeyand Syria necessitate the need for more efficient and on-demand emergency power generationsystems. The disaster has caused severe power outages and widespread damages to the people ofTurkey and Syria. According to CNBC’s report on February 9, 2023, the earthquake has affected23 million people and their access to electricity [1]. This project was motivated by suchemergency power

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Fan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Milad Shojaee, New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Mohsen Azizi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

advantages to using HIL for the system design andprototype, including safety, cost savings, and scalability [1].HIL simulations are typically performed by combining and connecting the mathematical modelof a system with real hardware components. The models created can include any combination ofsoftware components such as the dynamic models of industrial systems, controllers, embeddedprocessors, sensors, actuators, etc., which are connected through networks and integrated into thesimulation environment. This environment is then used to accurately simulate and represent the 1characteristics of the overall physical system under various operating conditions, which providesengineers with useful data on the

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College; Al Rahrooh, University of California, Los Angeles; Alireza Rahrooh Senior Professor of Engineering, Daytona State College

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examples and exercisesthat can teach practical applications and troubleshooting. Since most practical circuit analysis isperformed in support of one of these two activities, it is appropriate for technology students togain experience developing the mental processes needed for problem-solving in such contexts.The learning objectives for EET 3085 are as follows:Upon completion of the course, 1. Students will be able to state and utilize the current-voltage relationships of resistors, capacitors, inductors, independent and dependent current, and voltage sources in solving DC circuits and calculating power and energy. 2. Students will be able to apply the fundamental laws and theorems of electric circuits, such as Kirchhoff’s

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YaXuan Wen, Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Yanru Xu; Ji’an Liu

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

Paper ID #41190Board 117: How Could a New Educational Design Broaden Inclusion of HigherEngineering Education in a Stratified System? Investigating the OIPI InitiativeMiss YaXuan Wen, Sino-Danish College, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Yanru Xu, Ji’an Liu, Yaxuan Wen. (2023). From accessibility to participation: Broadening diversity and inclusion in higher engineering and computing education through an OOICCI model. 2023 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Kuwait, Kuwait, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/EDUCON54358.2023.10125233. Xu, Y., & Liu, J., & Wen, Y., & Wang, L., & Wei, Y

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

ethics, engineering cultures, and ethics and policy of computing technologies and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Mixing it Up: A Pilot Study on the Experiences of Mixed-Race Asian American Students in Engineering IntroductionEngineering Education Research (EER) has approached the category of mixed-race students as aprecarious population within engineering. Due to the various selections available in demographicdata, mixed-race students are often not counted in the numbers and resources available forstudents with minoritized identities [1]. Therefore, these students may be left behind or‘invisibilized’ within

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Baka, Youngstown State University; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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,was implemented. This sampling method was appropriate since the university at which the datacollection took place has one formal engineering mentorship program for undergraduatestudents, and professors involved in this initiative could be identified for recruitment.Prospective study participants were contacted via email. Four university faculty members whocurrently work in various engineering departments and mentor undergraduate engineeringstudents were identified and agreed to participate in this study. Their demographic information issummarized in Table 1 below:Table 1. Interviewee Demographic DataOnce participants were identified, data was collected using semi-structured interviews. Eachparticipant completed one interview session that

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ansari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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both the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering and been focusing on student focused pedagogy centered around Game-based learning techniques. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Enhancing Student Engagement and Interest in STEM Education through Game-Based Learning Techniques in Bioengineering and Electrical Engineering Core Curricula and How to Create ThemIntroduction:Engineering education has evolved greatly over the last decade [1, 2]. Implementations of activelearning techniques, student centered learning, and effort-based grading were traditionally nottypical in the STEM fields, but due in no small part to their ability to increase

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isabel Miller, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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

accommodations or not should be up to the personal discretion of the student, not fear or thetemperament of faculty.Research QuestionsMy research questions are aimed at understanding the instructional and attitudinal influences onstudents requesting and using accommodations, with the intention that these findings can helpfaculty work to create a supportive classroom environment for students. 1. What are the experiences of engineering students with disabilities in the accommodations process? 2. What are the common ways engineering instructors speak about and engage with students about disability topics?PositionalityAs an engineering student with a disability who has participated in the accommodation processin my

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, The University of Texas at El Paso; Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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discussimplications of such courses for our engineering students in future work systems.1. IntroductionTo design future work and work systems, and to succeed as workers in future work systems, thenext generation of engineering professionals require not only the engineering fundamentals weteach today, but also an awareness and appreciation of future work systems. This includes anunderstanding of how future work and work systems will look like and function for workers,what knowledge and skills future workers will need, and how organizations can achievedifferentiation and competitive advantages by embedding innovation and entrepreneurship intowork systems. Research suggests that cultivating certain future-ready skills are crucial for bothfuture engineering

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Benjamin Cosman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Exploring Student Disposition in a Foundational Conservation Principles of Bioengineering CourseI. IntroductionGood problem-solving approaches are foundational to being an engineer regardless of the problem that isbeing solved [1]. To this end, most biomedical engineering curricula begin the curriculum with a problem-solving course, typically based on conservation principles [2]. One of the first foundational textbooks forBME curricula was developed by Saterbak, which is used in hundreds of programs nationwide [3]. The textprovides a structured problem-solving approach that is introduced in

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia; David Emory Stooksbury, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; Sonia J Garcia, University of Georgia; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia

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a global and multilingual scale is a critical need incontemporary higher education. In 2009, The Newport Declaration—resulting from the NSF(National Science Foundation) funded National Summit Meeting on the Globalization ofEngineering Education—stated that the globalization of engineering education is urgentlyneeded [1]. Additionally, engineering students with international experience are increasinglybeing sought by engineering firms [2]. To meet this demand, universities in the United States,including the University of Rhode Island, Valparaiso University, the University of Georgia,and many others, have developed international engineering programs that include earningundergraduate degrees with an engineering major and a foreign language

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu F Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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Division of Technology DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership Indiana Wesleyan University AbstractAs the globalization of higher education continues to thrive, American universities have becomehubs of cultural diversity, attracting a significant population of international students seekingquality education. Teaching international students on an F-1 visa in this environment, particularlya Data Analytics graduate program, presents many challenges and opportunities. This researchpaper explores the multifaceted landscape of educating international students in American highereducation institutions, delving into their unique challenges and the

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amirmasoud Momenipour, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Priyadarshini Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas at El Paso; Brian Boswell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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maintain unique learning styles due to their exposure to technologies [1], [2]. Thismay necessitate an integration of innovative tools and teaching methods to enhance learningexperiences, particularly in the fields of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM). Theinnovative tools and teaching methods should include the adoption of technologies that supportmultimodal learning experiences through high levels of perception [3], highlight socialconnections [1], and support experiential learning [2]. The technologies should engage andenhance students' learning and offer flexibility for a necessary shift toward remote education.To navigate the complexities of the evolving educational landscape and address potentialchallenges, this paper proposes an

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Blaine, University of Oregon; Nathan Jacobs, University of Oregon

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

impact, hinges on their ability tocommunicate the value of their work, and this Work in Progress paper seeks to address thatchallenge. Much valuable literature in science communication has described ways of helpingscientists expand their thinking about how and why to communicate, including setting goals andunderstanding audiences[1]. However, practical approaches needed to accomplish these aimshave been limited. Therefore, we have explored a ground-up approach that not only motivatesbut gives a framework for scientists and engineers to share the impact of their science andengage with society.A common approach to communication training for scientists has been lacking, leading toinconsistency across the field and a gap in knowledge around research

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University; Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

intosustainability initiatives. It provides an opportunity for reflection on the journey of a newlydeveloped program. We aim to inspire others to work together and encourage students tomotivate others to join similar collaborations and empower students to lead sustainableinnovations in their communities and beyond.IntroductionIn the face of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable solutions,the role of higher education institutions in fostering innovation and preparing future engineers ismore critical than ever. The integration of sustainability into higher education, particularlythrough collaborations with sustainability centers, has been a topic of interest in recent literature[1-4]. Studies highlight the transformative

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Anstaett Metzler P.E., The Ohio State University; Annie Abell, The Ohio State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

and can be completedutilizing any of many tools and approaches. There are reports in the literature from similarrecent efforts, each of which utilized specific methods and tools that were appropriate for theirgoals and objectives [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].In this Work in Progress report, we describe the approach currently being utilized at Ohio State,and report on the progress to date and future plans. The approach used in this report began withan initial faculty workshop that was used to generate discussion and solicit input to betterunderstand the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the current curriculum, as well asassessing the perceived needs of the faculty regarding curriculum redesign.Following that initial workshop, a committee of

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eisa A. Khawaja, Alpharetta High School; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

problems in this modernized world require solutions that are efficient, sustainable,and structurally flexible. As a result, engineers are developing the concept of emulating themechanisms underlying desirable characteristics in biotic organisms to solve complex problems[1], [2]. This process is referred to as biologically inspired design (BID), biomimicry, bionics,and biomimetics [1]. BID is the application of knowledge of biological systems in research anddevelopment to solve technical problems and develop technical inventions and innovations. It isa multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving that uses analogies to biological systems toderive innovative solutions. This approach to problem-solving “leverages the billions ofbiological designs

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Glandorf, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation ; Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University

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& Biochemistry Department at New Mexico State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards Servingness-Oriented MentorshipIntroductionLatino/a/e students are the fastest growing college population in the U.S.A. Hispanic-ServingInstitutions (HSIs) are instrumental in this growth, enrolling approximately 66% of all Latino/a/eundergraduate students [1]. As HSIs are granted their status by merely enrolling 25% Latino/a/estudents, there is a pressing need to transition from a focus on numerical representation to acomprehensive dedication to the educational success and well-being of Latino/a/e students. Thistransition from 'serving' to 'servingness' requires a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaditya Khanal, The University of Texas at Tyler; Prabha Sundaravadivel, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas, The University of Texas at Tyler

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student teams were formed, and each group was tasked to pickan approved topic related to the specific classes. The deliverables for the assignment were a preliminaryreport, a final report, and an oral presentation to the peers. Finally, an anonymous survey was conducted togauge the improvement in the student's understanding of the core EOP concepts and how it helped themimprove their knowledge of environmental sustainability. Survey responses showed that the students had amore sustainable mindset after performing the PBL based on the EOP framework. Furthermore, the studentsalso improved their technical communication and group work skills, which are critical for modernengineers.1. Introduction The atmospheric concentration ofcarbon dioxide