Conference Session

Innovations in Experiments and Modeling

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rajadayakaran Edison, The Johns Hopkins University; Kellen Roddy, The Johns Hopkins University; Man Kit Ao, The Johns Hopkins University; Panwa Promtep, The Johns Hopkins University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

profiles of a c-component mixture in a single feed distillation column and (iv) predict the rectifying, strippingand middle-section profiles of a c-component mixture in a double-feed distillation column.VLE BehaviorIn all examples we present in our notebooks the gas phase is treated as an ideal gas mixture andthe liquid phase as a non-ideal mixture. The following relationship describes the vapor-liquidequilibrium behavior. P yi = Pisat γi xi ∀ i = 1, 2, 3 . . . c (1)where yi and xi are mole fractions of component i in the vapor and liquid phase respectively. P isthe pressure and Pisat is the saturation vapor pressure of component i and c gives the total numberof components. γi is the activity

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

, and pressure gauges. The prime mover (e.g., electric motor) converts electricalenergy into mechanical energy to rotate the hydraulic pump. The pump circulates hydraulic fluidthroughout the system, converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. Pressurized fluidoperates the hydraulic cylinder, converting hydraulic energy into a usable form of mechanicalenergy. Figure 1 illustrates a basic hydraulic circuit and its components. Figure 1. Basic Hydraulic Circuit and its Components [1].At each stage of energy conversion, some energy loss occurs as none of the components operateat 100% efficiency [2, 3]. Additionally, during fluid circulation, friction occurs, leading toenergy loss in the form of heat. Friction increases

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Ball, University of Waterloo; Rachel Figueiredo, University of Waterloo; Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

more engaging when they combine personal and professional areas ofexpertise. While IL was not the aim for any of these collaborations, they all became a natural fitto integrate IL skills, and have three consistent themes throughout: 1) Fostering Relationshipsover time, 2) Building a culture of trust, 3) Saying yes, each of which can be continue to be usedwhen launching new interesting initiatives and projects.Keywords: Collaboration, experiential learning, library, partnership, project-based learning,wellness.IntroductionIn 2023, with a revival of in-person learning and a strong desire to reignite campus connectionsto the Library, Engineering Librarians at the University of Waterloo decided to try somethingnew – actually, a lot of new things

Conference Session

Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Murray, Marquette University; Lisa Chase, Marquette University

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Diversity

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

hold an MA in history and an MA in education, they are obtaining an EdD from Hamline University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Recentering the User: How an Inclusive Design Class Pushes Students to See Beyond Their Own Experiences Allison K. Murray, Lisa A. Chase Opus College of Engineering, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USAAbstractThe purpose of this ECSJ-DEED joint technical session practice paper is to disseminate thesuccesses and challenges of implementing an inclusive design mechanical engineering elective.Grounded in a human centered design framework, the inclusive engineering design coursefocused on (1) the value of a

Conference Session

The Global and Cultural Dimensions of Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Xinru Li

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

general higher education in the country. Compared with developedcountries, the number of engineering graduates in China is also dozens of times higher. However,the so-called "strong" not only means an advantage in quantity, but also requires an increase invalue [1]. China's engineering ethics education started relatively later. The "Engineering EthicsResearch" conducted by Southwest Jiaotong University in 1998 represented the first attentionpaid by Chinese universities to engineering ethics, and the research results were ultimatelytransformed into China's first engineering ethics characteristic textbook. The official birth markcan be traced back to 2000, when various universities established elective courses. In 2007,Zhejiang University, a

Conference Session

Panel: AI and Engineering Technology Education: What, Why, How?

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meenakshi Narayan, Miami University; Lokesh Kumar Saharan, Gannon University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

thisperiod of AI-assisted learning, traditional in-class assessments are conducted, wherein studentsare required to apply the concepts they have learned without the aid of the internet, AI tools, orany form of assisted technology. This approach not only encourages active engagement with thematerial during the learning phase but also ensures that students possess a genuine, unaidedunderstanding of the subject matter. An example problem in signal processing course for filterdesign is shown in Fig.1. The students can ask any design based problem questions and learnfrom the generated solutions on how to design a filter, as part of a homework assignment. Then,the students would be assessed in class on filter design, in the form of a quiz or a test

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Henry Timothy Debord, Ohio Northern University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Codetroller to program a better educational opportunity for your students now! How to Set Up Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Assemble the Controller Plug the Cord Into the Plug the Cord Into the Controller Computer ALL FOR LESS THAN $20! Great For Grades 5th-12th For More Information and Resources

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin D. Wylie, University of Virginia; Kent A. Wayland, University of Virginia; Andy Wang, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

theories of situated learning [1]and socialization into professional communities [2] to ask what and how students learn during anNSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer program in materialsscience and engineering. REU program evaluation data can offer valuable insights into student learning, but thesedata are rarely analyzed with regards to research questions. Typically, they are used for theevaluation and then discarded. This is a missed opportunity. The NSF requires REU programs toevaluate how well they achieve their goals [3]. As the evaluators for a three-year REU site at amedium-sized public research university in the United States, we pushed the boundaries oftraditional program evaluation to generate data that

Conference Session

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sooin Kim, Wayne State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

advanced econometrics and statistical approaches. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Review of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education in Enhancing 2 Students’ Communication Skills 3 4 5 Abstract 6 Building Information Modeling (BIM) refers to a highly collaborative process in the construction 7 management of built assets, changing engineering practices and pedagogical strategy from 2D 8 Computer-Aided Design to 3D visualization. BIM has been rapidly adopted in the Architecture, 9 Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. BIM enables industry professionals10 to create and share comprehensive engineering information, fostering multidisciplinary11

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; Jonathan Walters, Louisiana Tech University; Christian Smith, Louisiana Tech University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

and discussed.Introduction/MotivationLouisiana Tech University operates on a quarter calendar but awards semester credit hours(SCH). This is accomplished by extending the meeting time for classes. For example, a 3 SCHclass will typically meet for 75 minutes three times a week, or for 110 minutes twice a week for10 weeks. One advantage this affords is students majoring in engineering and other STEMprograms can begin in Precalculus without being behind in their curriculum, leading to benefitsin retention [1]. This and other contributing factors have led to Precalculus serving as a gatewayfor most incoming freshmen into engineering and other STEM programs.In the 2022-2023 academic year, well over 50% of incoming students in the College

Conference Session

Programming Education 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwansun Cho, University of Florida; Syeda Fizza Ali, Texas A&M University; Sung Je Bang, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

mechanisms that provide hands-on experienceshave been proposed. One commonly used mechanism has been dynamic live coding.Although live coding by instructors is an invaluable source of learning, it has certaindisadvantages, such as passive attention and limited hands-on experience. Keeping theessence of live coding, we examine the impact of a newly introduced “Sequential LiveCoding” strategy on students’ performance. “Sequential Live Coding” differs from traditionallive coding in four main aspects: 1) multiple students are selected for each program codingsession, 2) live coding is done by the students, where they take turns to complete theprogram, 3) the students explain their work to the class, and 4) instructor uses the backwardlecture style (the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 24

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

typical pedagogical approaches engineeringfaculty often use to teach engineering education (i.e., the case study). Two validated instrumentshave found special favor in engineering fields, namely, the Defining Issues Test 2 (DIT-2) (Restet al., 1999) and the Engineering and Science Issues Test (ESIT) (Borenstein et al., 2010). Twomain issues presented that counseled pursuing another approach – first, the DIT-2 and the ESITare not publicly available, but more fundamentally neither instrument directly addresses someissues of current note in engineering ethics, so a new instrument was developed. Three scenarioswere generated in Sottile (2023); see that reference for an explanation for the motivation behindeach of the scenarios.Scenario 1: Concealing

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Angela Estacion

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

purposes of this research andthe program, we review the existing literature about three primary pathways: graduate school,internship or industry profession, and entrepreneurship.Pursuing a graduate degree in computing is sought after by individuals seeking advancedknowledge and specialization [1], [2], [3]. Kapoor & Gardener-McCune [1] delve into themotivations behind students’ choices to pursue graduate education in computing, where theystudied how students weigh career goals, industry demands, financial considerations, andpersonal interests when pursuing a higher degree. Another study revealed that there is also alooming ambiguity around how financial aid works while pursuing graduate degrees sinceeconomic stability is particularly important

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division: Best of FPD

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sense of Belonging within an Undergraduate First-Year Engineering Program: Comparison Across Different Levels of Math Readiness and URM Status.IntroductionThe significance of a sense of belonging in influencing students' success and engagement iswidely acknowledged [1]. The relationship between a sense of belonging and academicpersistence has been both theoretically and empirically substantiated by scholars such as Astin[2] and Pascarella & Terenzini [3]. Notably, within the context of engineering education, scholarshave underscored the critical role of a sense of belonging in influencing students' persistence [4],[5]. While a positive sense of belonging

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Dianna Morganti, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

Test AnxietyAbstract Test anxiety is a prevalent psychological issue among higher-education students,particularly those seeking degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) [1]. Test anxiety is an adverse emotional reaction when faced with a testingcircumstance or comparable evaluative atmosphere. Numerous studies on the impact of testanxiety on STEM students' academic performance have been undertaken. Understanding thecomplex link between test anxiety and academic achievement is critical for developing evidence-based solutions to help students succeed in STEM fields. Despite substantial research on collegestudents' test anxiety, there are major gaps in the literature, particularly in the context ofengineering

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

published papers | Research Project winner! Education: BE in Mechanical Engineering MBA in Information Technology MS in Computer Science (IP) My paper is accepted for 2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference, Marietta, GA, March 10 - 12, 2024. Research interests: 1. Meditation 2. Music 3. AI Hackathons: 1. INTEL AI Hackathon FIRST prize Winner! 2. Llama 2 ClarifAI LablabAI hackathon SECOND prize winner! Published papers: Peer-reviewed Published papers: 1. FIE 2023 IEEE conference, Texas, USA: EEG Spectral Analysis and Prediction for Inattention Detection in Academic Domain 2. AIMC 2023, Brighton, UK: Introductory Studies on Raga Multi-track Music Generation of Indian classical music using AI. 3. ASEE

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

community college mission, the institution maintains an open-enrollment policy. Tofacilitate academic robustness, UVU has implemented a structured enrollment policy thatestablishes requirements which students must meet before they can engage in all the courses oftheir major and provides additional access to advising and other resources. These additionalpreparatory course increase students’ time to graduation but helps them succeed. As a largepublic university UVU has a very high number of low-income students – the largest proportionin the state [1]. Around 35% of students are classified as non-traditional students (age 25 orolder). Nineteen percent of the students have children under the age of five [2]. UVU’s studentslive at home or in off-campus

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

and Computer Engineering havebeen called upon to teach certain CS courses. From their standpoint, there appears to be adisparity between software and hardware, with CS students often lacking fundamental awarenessof the digital circuits that form the backbone of software operations. While courses in computerorganization and architecture are the most relevant in addressing hardware aspects, their primaryfocus tends to be on register-transfer level optimizations [1-3].To furnish CS students with a comprehensive understanding of computer systems from theground up, we offer a course that commences with the fundamentals of basic logic gates. Asshown in Fig. 1, it covers layers 4-7 on logic gates, digital circuits, micro-architecture, and ISAthat

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Ioana A. Badara, Post University; Buket D. Barkana, The University of Akron; Deana A. DiLuggo, University of Bridgeport

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Affinity Research Groups (ARG) Model Navarun Gupta1, Buket D. Barkana2, Jungling Hu3, Deana DiLuggo4, Ioanna Badara5 1 Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325 3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 4 School of Education, The University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 5 Departments of Education, Post University, Waterbury, CTAbstract:Our paper reports the self-evaluation of a research-based course taught in the School ofEngineering at the University of Bridgeport. The University of

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

utility of grades. Onecommon understanding is that grades should reflect students’ achievement or mastery of courselearning objectives. Traditional points-based approaches to grading are common in college-levelcourses, but these approaches unfortunately emphasize the extrinsic motivational factor ofaccumulating points rather than the intrinsic motivation of mastering the course learningobjectives [1, 2]. Furthermore, the variation in scores given in points-based grading by differentinstructors and teaching assistants may require curving or adjusting grades in a way that is notconsistent between courses or sections. This may lead to uncertainty in grades and studentanxiety. Students may also be disincentivized to collaborate with one another if

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Saul E. Crespo, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

, as well as in scientific journals. From 2017 to 2020 he served as Director of the Civil Engineering program at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Campus Quer´etaro and as professor of the Structural Engineering area at the institution and since November 2020 he leads the Department of Sustainable Technologies and Civil Engineering at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Campus Quer´etaro. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 SPREADSHEET DEVELOPMENT AND USE AS A TOOL OR OBSTACLE ENHANCING COMPETENCIES IN THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING LEARNING Luis H. Hernandez-Carrasco1, Miguel X. Rodríguez Paz2, Saul E. Crespo3 1

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Lisa Lao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; LAY POH TAN

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Diversity

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Materials Division (MATS)

, Materialsand Sustainability was introduced to prepare students to better meet the needs of variousindustries towards a circular economy and sustainable Earth.We strongly believe that the newly revamped curriculum will prepare Materials Engineeringstudents with essential knowledge and skills necessary to adapt in the ever-advancingengineering industry and excel in their career.1. BackgroundThe fast-paced advancement in science and technology means timely revision of existingcurriculums is important to avoid instances where learners gain obsolete skills that lackglobal competitiveness [1], [2]. In 2020, we embarked on a curriculum review for MaterialsEngineering undergraduate programme. We are determined to ensure that our curriculumadequately prepare

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogical Strategies I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Kinkaid, Montana State University, Bozeman

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

the End: Introducing a Final Exam Problem on the First ClassMeeting to Foster Curiosity and Engagement Throughout the SemesterintroductionThe Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) promotes an Entrepreneurial Mindset(EM) consisting of 3 Cs: curiosity, connections, and creating value [1]. It is claimed thatinstilling students with EM will improve their learning outcomes and career readiness [2], [3].Recent research has shown that EM can be applied to Engineering Technology (ET) coursework,with promising results [4], [5], [6].The motivation for this study was to examine whether activities based on EM would improve theperceived weak aspects of an existing junior-level mechanical engineering technology (MET)class on finite element

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Appalachia region.Introduction and Background LiteratureThe Region Central Appalachia encompasses 68 counties in greatest economic distress within therural regions of Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia [13]. Job creation and access tohigher education within Central Appalachia has proven difficult because of the isolation andrugged terrain of mountainous geography. This isolation has limited infrastructure that supportsindustry and provides the resources desired by people who could be enticed to live and work inthe area [1]. Within the region, companies that employ engineers have a difficult time hiring andretaining engineers [1]. Companies have also reported a need for an increase in the number ofengineers local to the region

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorothy Decontee Gocol, Florida International University; Helen Urpi Wagner-Coello, Florida International University; Monica E. Cardella, Florida International University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

University Monica E. Cardella is the Director of the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University. She is also a Professor of Engineering and Computing Education in SUCCEED and FIU’s STEM Transformation Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Storytelling Approaches for Elevating Student Voices in Research and DisseminationIntroductionThis Work-in-Progress (WIP) paper advances storytelling as an approach that supportsreflection, learning and community building [1] while also allowing for undergraduate studentsto craft their own stories as a version of narrative research, a form of

Conference Session

Reimagining Pathways: Nurturing Diversity and Identity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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

of my thesisstory—a series of pedagogical implementations, ranging from small 15-minute mental wellnessmodules to a full 4-year sustainable systems engineering program.Figure 1. Early renditions of my thesis structure. 1a. The left photo showing the initial brainstorm and structure 1b. The right photo is from a conference presentation, showing a cohesive structure moving linearly from small to large cultural change in engineering.I began trying to write this story, but it felt “dispassionate, […] lacking in darkness, in surprisesand, above all, in ambiguity” (Kociatkiewicz & Kostera, 2023, p. 3). I struggled to take the workI had done—work that was full of complexities, pushing boundaries, redefining paradigms

Conference Session

Strategies for Building Engineering Education Research Capabilities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Russell Korte, The George Washington University; Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

, discuss lessons learned, implications and future prospects for (1)the Annals of Research on Engineering Education (AREE), (2) the Engineering EducationResearch and Innovation Networking (EER&I) sessions, and (3) Research on EngineeringEducation for Practice (REEP). Here are more details on these projects:Helping Build the Engineering Education Research Community: The Annals ofEngineering Education Research (AREE)Over twenty years ago momentum was building for the advancement and formalization of theengineering education research community. Evidence of the growth included, for example, (1)the National Science Foundation funded the Rigorous Research in Engineering Education(RREE) project, (2) the Journal of Engineering Education changed its

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey N. Phillips, Hanover College; Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider, Hanover College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

attendingcampus events, workshops and programs [1]. Promoting an understanding of the four corners ofstudent success and persistence helped everyone at the authors’ institution have a more wholisticapproach to supporting a student’s persistence journey.Redesign of First -Year Experience CourseLike many colleges, the authors’ institution requires all incoming students to take a skills-basedfirst-year seminar for .5 units (2 semester-hours). After a decade as the only course required forall students, it had become a catch-all for everything from teaching writing to informing studentsabout the academic integrity policy to learning how to use the library. As a result, its concretelinks to retention and persistence were loose. After completing an external

Conference Session

Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

-culturalcontexts. The word 'diaspora' denotes the forced relocation of a person, community, or group ofpeople from their native country to a foreign region [1]. Furthermore, it implies a cultural shiftfrom original traditions to a blend of practices in the new country. As a result of this change,diaspora communities are unable to preserve their cultural identity, leading them to sufferfeelings of alienation, nostalgia, and desire[2]. For the majority of the next two thousand years,the term diaspora maintains its limited definition. What becomes intriguing about the phrase isthat its definition gradually broadened over the 20th century [3]. Upon encountering a hybrid environment, individuals may either embrace cross-culturalism orhave a persistent

Conference Session

ET Capstone Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Antonio Tito P.E., University of Houston, Downtown

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

thatstudents typically respond well to. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of thestructural analysis, including loading and interpretation of results. For instance, Palmquist3presents a case where students engage in the physical inspection and study of a truss bridge,demonstrating how working with a real structure facilitates learning of structural engineeringconcepts.Clear Creek Pedestrian BridgeFigure 1 shows the Clear Creek pedestrian bridge located in Pearland, TX. This bridge has a U-shaped cross section with a clear width of 8’-0”, a height of 5’-1”, and a total length spanning130’-0”. The bridge superstructure consists of two pony steel trusses 7’-4” heigh, a 6” thickconcrete slab on a metal deck supported by floor beams that are