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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Jonas Oliver Kingery, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew J. Moelter, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Stamatis Vokos; Laura Rios, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Cole Patterson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew J. Moelter, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Laura Rios, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stamatis Vokos

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Sam B Siewert, California State University, Chico

co-processor for specific parallel work off-load, sowill quantum computers, providing a QPU (Quantum Processing Unit). In this paper the methodsfor helping students deal with the triple challenge of learning parallel programming, writingcorrect code for any scale, and verifying scalability are presented along with new methods toincorporate quantum computing as another hybrid option. The paper provides details of how thetriple challenge can be extended to include the fourth challenge of advanced co-processingmethods. Techniques used are problem-based learning for mastery and contract-based projectswhere students demonstrate their achievement of key learning objectives.1. IntroductionBased upon prior work to improve Numerical and Parallel

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stamatis Vokos; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Marwan N. Youssef, California State University, Long Beach

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; John Misasi PhD, Western Washington University

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Diversity

morecomprehensive strategies and solutions to foster a positive, supportive, welcoming culture.Introduction:A positive and supportive academic culture in engineering education is crucial to studentsuccess. Culture has been shown to impact identity development, sense of belonging, academicachievement, social relationships, diversity, and retention [1]. The impacts of culture also extendbeyond the academic setting, impacting students’ overall well-being. A negative academicenvironment has been shown to induce feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety in students inSTEM. Interpersonal support from faculty can aid in ameliorating these feelings spurred byadverse learning environments [2]. Mentorship, positive interactions, and effectivecommunication from

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Majid Poshtan, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ali Dehghan-Banadaki, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paul Lu, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. Depart of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Diversity

developimprovement strategies. These steps are: 1. Define the problem explains details of a particular challenge in a system, as well as all (re)design requirements necessary to improve the system. 2. Develop the solution describes ways of solving a certain problem in a system and (re)design components to improve the system. 3. Collect the evidence relates to measures utilised to evidence the validity of solution(s) to the problem(s). 4. Make the case explains facts and arguments to improve a system and deliver solutions to the problem(s). 5. Manage the plan demonstrates a detailed proposal for delivering solution(s) to the problem(s) in the system. 6. Agree the scope describes the context and

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Marwan N. Youssef, California State University, Long Beach

. Most beams and slabs are continuous with three or morespans.System Layout and DesignTo present and teach the system approach of Reinforced Concrete design, a class project is oneway to do it. At a minimum, a three-story building is recommended and consists of enoughelements that work together to reflect a system behavior approach. Students should beassigned in groups of 3 or less to achieve such a task. Figure-1 presents such a system layout forstudents to study and design. Figure-1The system is initially analyzed for gravity load (dead load plus live load). Then at a later stagein design, the lateral loads generated from seismic activities are introduced. With buildingsystems designed from top to

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Claire Rogers, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Cecilia La Place, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University

study were: (1) What factors enable or hinder theadoption of ChatGPT in embedded systems design education contexts?, and (2) How canChatGPT be best implemented in embedded systems design education contexts? This researchemployed a structured intervention that integrated pre-planned activities involving ChatGPT intothe coursework, as well as allowing students to develop their own ways to use ChatGPT onassignments. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through observations, surveys, andinterviews, allowing for a review of the tool's impact on student learning. Students were giventhe opportunity to utilize ChatGPT for assignments, provided they reflected on their choice touse ChatGPT or not. Thematic analysis of the interviews and

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Rebeka Sultana, California State University, Long Beach

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Amir G. Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Alejandra Zapata, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Krishan Kaushal Ram, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

thenorthern part of Sumatera island in Indonesia. To help with this pilot project, they recentlyestablished a partnership with Cal Poly to conduct the power flow studies to verify the properoperation of the proposed system as well as proper equipment sizing.Project DescriptionFigure 1 summarizes the project with its associated tasks. There are two major sub-projects, eachbeing undertaken by a graduate student, and advised by a faculty member. For each sub-project,the student will have to first develop a computer model of the proposed system and then simulatethe model to study and analyze the operation of the proposed system. The project started in April2023 and will conclude in April 2024. One important component of the project is the progressreport

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Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University

resources that must be consumed in a regular cadence (weekly) but do not have a specific online class meetingtime.Table 1. ABET-1 and ABET-7 Student Program Outcomes ABET-1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics ABET-7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. The Covid-19 pandemic hit early in the Spring 2020 semester. ASU’s response to the pandemic was rapidand massive. For ground and online programs like software engineering, the response included synchronous modalitieslike Zoom, but also leveraged the assets pre-existing for the online program. Delivery to online students largely1

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Juliette Rose Dignum, University of San Diego; Marissa H. Forbes, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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Heather Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

that students weremore engaged and asked more questions during Nearpod lectures. During the Nearpod lecturesstudents asked 2-3 times as many questions as the non-Nearpod lectures. Survey results showedthat the students overwhelmingly rated Nearpod as helpful to their learning and materialretention. Based on the results of the survey, Nearpod should be incorporated into all mycomputer science classes.1 IntroductionMany students think of computer science as a difficult topic to learn6,7. Teachers struggle toconvey the complex topics and dropout rates in introductory computer science courses arehigh6,7. Teaching today is made even more difficult by the fact that modern students are oftenlooking at their phones during class time. Some research

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Lisa Wang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

implementation considerations to maximize the benefit of oral exams as an assessmenttool, an intervention to promote deep learning, and a learning activity to increase studentsmotivation and self-efficacy. To address the scalability challenges, we also developed trainingmaterials to prepare assessors to adopt equity mindset and proper techniques to communicatewith students during oral exams. We also explored how to better prepare students for oralexams, both mentally and technically.In this workshop, we will: 1) Share findings from a three-year NSF-funded study on the impact oforal exams that have been implemented in several engineering courses multiple times over thethree years; 2) Describe various oral exam implementation models; 3) Discuss the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noemi V Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Russ Meier, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Deborah Anne Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Harry A. Hogan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

education and introductory software engineering education.Dr. Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering De- partment at Texas A&M University in College Station. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she attended North Carolina A&T State University where she received a B.S. in Bio Environmental Engineering in 2006. She then began pursuing her graduate education at Purdue University in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, completing her Ph.D. in 2015. Her primary research areas include 1) myco- toxin risk assessment and treatment in stored grains and 2) innovate instructional strategies for Biological and

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California San Diego; Yu Li, University of California San Diego; Carolyn L. Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California San Diego; Xuan Emily Gedney; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California San Diego; Alex Phan, University of California San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

verbal explanations of learning activities. Students' learning outcomes are mainlymeasured by exam performance. Students' perceptions were studied through both quantitativeLikert-scale questions and free-response to open-ended questions. 1. IntroductionIn the history of Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, one ofthe foundations for evidence-based pedagogy were models that derived from informationprocessing theory [1]-[2]. Although this theory had proposed active cognitive processes inmemory consolidation (e.g., elaborative rehearsal [1], central executive [2]) along with themultiple modules of memory (e.g., sensory memory, long-term memory), its implementation inclassroom settings often resulted in emphasis in

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Student Assessments and Tests

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Phan, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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. 4MethodsOur primary research questions aim to answer the following questions: (1) Do oral examinationscause excessive stress to students in comparison to written examinations? (2) Whichdemographic of students are more likely to be stressed by oral exams? Thus, our surveys focusedon determining if excessive stress was experienced by the students.Participants: Data from 451 undergraduate students across six courses from two engineeringdepartments (Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) havebeen collected for the analysis in this paper. Students were asked to fill out the post-classquestionnaire online on a voluntary basis and therefore the retention of the student responsesdiffered by the research topic and the time

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Carolyn L Sandoval, University of California, San Diego; Zongnan Wang, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Xuan emily Gedney; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, eGrove Education; Maziar Ghazinejad, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Depart- ment at UC San Diego. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Riverside in 2012 and holds M.S. degrees in mechanical and electrical engineer ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Impact of Oral Exams on Engineering Students’ Learning 1. IntroductionOur project, entitled “Improving the Conceptual Mastery of Engineering Students in HighEnrollment Engineering Courses through Oral Exams”, aims to advance the knowledge andunderstanding of the potential impact of oral exams on engineering students’ learning and theirlearning experience. Prior research suggests that the adaptive dialogic nature of oral exams haspotential benefits for both instructors and

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Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Alex Phan, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Maziar Ghazinejad, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

the regular curriculum [1]. These programscome in two flavors: voluntary or required. Remedial programs that are required can enhanceparticipation but add stigma. For this reason, participation is often elective. However, when theseprograms are voluntary, they rely on students’ motivation, their beliefs about the usefulness andimpact on themselves as learners, and free time for engagement. In addition, early interventionprograms are often generic, i.e., not specific to a major. While having the potential to support abroad range of students this way, these generic programs are often avoided because studentsassume they will be irrelevant to their discipline [2]. As a result, they may not exhibit the desiredtransfer learning outcomes [3]. When

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L. Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Cornell University; Andrew Whitehead; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

engineering organizations. Lessons from this studywill also guide other researchers who study similarly complex mental models in engineering.Keywords: ethics; engineering ethics; diversity; equity; inclusion; mental modelsIntroductionABET accredited engineering education programs require that students develop “informedjudgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts” [1]. Yet there are numerous views regarding what ought tobe the aims of engineering education [2, 3] and which instructional approaches ought to beimplemented towards these aims [4, 5]. Similarly, ABET recently included Diversity, Equity,and Inclusion (DEI) in their general criteria for accredited programs [6

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis; David Lin, Washington State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Bioinstrumentation LecturesIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted higher education. The 2019–20 NationalPostsecondary Student Aid Study indicated that 84% of all undergraduates have experiencedsome of their classes moved online in Spring 2020. [1] Compared to in-person delivery, studentshave reported lower satisfaction level [2], lower motivation, [3], and lower engagement [4] withdistance delivery. Many institutions transitioned back to in-person delivery since Fall 2021,however, attendance and student engagement fell in our affiliated universities compared topre-pandemic levels. Revision to the curriculum, especially core courses with heavy lecturecontent, became necessary for retaining students. Problem-based learning (PBL) is astudent

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Xiaoyi Zhang; Ana Aviles Vargas, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gongchen Sun, The University of Texas at San Antonio

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XXXX3D Shakespeare: A Transdisciplinary Activity to Enhance Real-World Learning Experience in Engineering and Humanities Education Xiaoyi Zhang Department of English University of Texas at San Antonio Ana Aviles Vargas, Gongchen Sun Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering University of Texas at San Antonio

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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christian saeed daftarian, St. Mary's University; Ozgur Aktunc, St. Mary's University

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session 2024 A Design Framework for Screenless User Interfaces Christian Daftarian, Ozgur Aktunc Department of Engineering St. Mary’s University AbstractSoftware GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) are becoming more software-centric and less hardware-dependent with each passing decade. If GUIs continue to evolve in this same direction over the nextfew years, we should expect to see GUI technology