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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, SUNY - Farmingdale State College

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Professional Papers

’ Ability to Solve Conceptual Power Series Questions 1 Emre Tokgöz tokgoze@farmingdale.edu State University of New York, Farmingdale, New York, 11779, USAAbstract. Success at university-level calculus and more advanced concepts require extensive timeand effort due to the building blocks of the associated sub-concepts. Critical thinking is an essentialpart of demonstrating calculus knowledge in STEM fields to make a connection between the theoryand practice. Establishing such a connection requires training learner’s mind over time to developa well-established theoretical background. In this work, Conceptual

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Arzu Susoglu, SUNY Farmingdale

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Diversity, Professional Papers

, classwork, and assessments.In a traditional college course, students attend lectures, take notes at school, and then completeassignments at home. Educators have been developing active learning strategies to enhance thelearning experience.According to Canavesi and Ravarini (2024), the most effective active learning strategies includewriting, large group discussions, group work, peer assessment, case studies, flipped classroom,quizzes, gamification, game-based learning, business simulations, role-playing, jigsawdiscussions, problem-based learning, project-based learning, site visits, learning by doing, anddebate [1]. Blended learning would be a great addition to this list. In the following sections ofthis paper, a few of these major strategies will

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth O'Connell, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Muhammad R Hajj, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity, Professional Papers

, possibly due to small sample sizes. Student athletes, on theother hand, had almost the same average GPAs among those who attended events and those whodid not. The data indicates participation in out of classroom engagement activities and studentacademic performances have a strong association. Tracking temporal trends over multiple yearsmay provide valuable information that could aid in supporting increased student success.IntroductionEngagement is defined as a measure of students’ involvement, connection, and commitment toacademic and social activities in school [11]. Research proposes a correlation between studentengagement and retention [1]. Simmons et al. [2] suggested that out-of-class engagement has animpact on students’ development, which

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Graham Werner

higher soluteWater Resources: concentrations. • 29% (2.2 billion) of the world population lacks Diffusiophoresis shows potential to provide a decentralized and low-cost safe drinking water resources [1]. • Microplastics like polystyrene are found water filtration technology to separate micrometer sized colloids such commonly in wastewater effluent [2] and in

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Bunt, The Pennsylvania State University; Laura Hinkle; Andrew Walton; Nathan C. Brown

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

model which provided visualand performance feedback about energy use, daylight, and cost as the students changedskyscraper variables. Students with higher STEM self-competency (SC) selected higher-performing designs, viewed more design iterations, and ranked the building’s appearance as theirlowest priority. These results inform future design educators about student outlook prior to anyprofessional training and reveal potential limitations in student approaches to multidisciplinarybuilding design tasks.1.0 INTRODUCTION Aspects of college students’ career choices are influenced by how closely they identifywith the subject matter, particularly in STEM fields [1], which may influence them to behave ina way they feel is emblematic of that

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel E. Gehr, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Understanding and Awareness (Work in Progress)Microelectronics and semiconductors have become vital to society due to their prevalence inpersonal, consumer, business, and military technologies. The microelectronics market isestimated to increase by 20% in 2024 [1], yet there continues to be a shortage in the supply chain[2]. Recognizing this need, the US is making a major economic shift from being primarilypurchases of microelectronics and semiconductor components to being manufacturers [3, 4]. Asthe US builds its microelectronics workforce, the number of job opportunities is exponentiallyincreasing. There will be an anticipated 114,800 industry jobs available by 2030 with trainingrequirements ranging from certificates or two-year degrees to PhDs [5

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 4: Engaging Authentic Engineering Practices

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azizi Penn, Purdue University; Rachel E. Higbee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

design solution; “What do you need to know in order to solve theproblem?” We examined 150 middle-school student engineering notebooks to determine: 1. Dostudents correctly anticipate the presence of each type of STEM connection in the unit (science,technology, engineering, mathematics)? 2. Do students correctly anticipate the nature of theSTEM connections in the unit? In answering these questions, we can discover if studentsdetermine that they must learn the very same STEM concept(s) for which the curriculum wasdesigned. If students anticipate the correct connections, we have reason to believe this supportsstudents’ feelings of autonomy, competence, and motivation. The answer to our questionsprovides the impetus for further investigation into

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Greg J Strimel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Rachel E. Gehr, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Azizi Penn, Purdue Engineering Education; Breejha Sene Quezada, Purdue Engineering Education; Deana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; JaKobi Burton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rena Ann Sterrett, Purdue Engineering Education

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. The project works with Teacher Fellows in each district to develop curricular units that are implemented and tested in their classrooms with the support of a classroom coaching structure. Drafts of these curricular units are hosted on nanoHUB with online professional development for widespread access. SCALE K-12 Curriculum 1 Stressed Out! (10th – 12th, Pre-Calculus & Algebra II) ME Fuse: pulse sensors connected to micro:bit to collect data on human heartbeat Goal: Design a stress intervention method using heartrate as an input 2

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

inferencesto inform actions and changes to achieve a goal, which for this project is improving studentsuccess and retention in early STEM courses [1]. Learning analytics is an emerging approach tomotivating STEM faculty to implement evidence-based teaching practices.The project also builds and strengthens faculty communities and develops a culture of inquiryand conversations that are data-informed – all to build readiness for transformation. We areexploring how a change framework for intentional capacity building by creating facultycommunities with similar interests across disciplines and course-level data dashboards canestablish the foundation for implementing change in their instructional practices and curriculum,with faculty members becoming change

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

implemented to help address challenges fromboth project development and practical perspectives, with the goal of enhancing participants’ability to effectively use institutional data in their S-STEM proposals and other efforts withsimilar goals. The project goal is to enhance the capacity in faculty PIs’ use of institutional datain support of their S-STEM proposals. In particular, the project seeks to increase faculty PI’sknowledge of and confidence in using data to better understand their institution’s STEMenrollment, retention, and graduation landscape for low-income students with academic potentialand ability. Thus, the project objectives are to: 1) develop and implement a virtual workshop series focused on the institutional student data

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Roufail, University of Waterloo; Lisa Lachuta; christine moresoli, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, collected in an anonymous survey, was examined, and compared tothe performance of the students. Based on the observations, it appears that the effect of onlineteaching was course specific where some impact of the students’ performance was observed. Inthis context, the potential benefits of an online delivery mode of design content require furtherinvestigation. 1. IntroductionThe impact of the pandemic on teaching is examined around the world. UNESCO identified“severe” impact in Canada resulting from closure of in-person learning for elementary and highschool children [1]. A survey from Statistics Canada in April-May 2020 reported that 92% ofCanadian post secondary students had courses moved online [2]. The survey also reported that5% of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda M Laird, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises)

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

intersection of1. INTRODUCTION technology and liberal arts [13].’” Recent liberal arts Reports such as Rising Above the Gathering Storm and graduates also have a higher unemployment andits follow-ups by the National Academies highlight an underemployment rate (60%) versus engineering (25%) orurgency to develop and retain a homegrown workforce in math and computing (35%) [1] and as such, are ascience, technology, engineering, and mathematics significant pool of potential talent.(STEM), especially historically underrepresented groups, Meanwhile, at Stevens, there has been a shift tosuch as women, due to global competition for science and fulltime

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, York; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

. They areeasily modifiable to reflect instructor’s comfort and convenience. The tools are effective ingenerating more enthusiasm among students because they provide alternatives to traditionalapproaches to clarifying difficult and unintuitive concepts.Index Terms – AC Machines, AC Concepts, Visualization.1. IntroductionThe present generation of students has a mindset that lends itself to interactive displays andvisually rich environments. Engaging them in the classroom has become an ever-wideningchallenge.As it is widely assumed that this trend will continue1 the possible impacts of various ways forengaging students through technology has been explored. Visualization in particular or the useof computer simulation is found to substantively

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Kilmer; Carl Erikson Jr

Session 2460 Urban Microenterprises using Appropriate Technology Principles Carl A. Erikson, Jr., Robert A. Kilmer Messiah CollegeIntroductionGreater than 50% of the world’s population of 6.1 billion people live in cities[1]. By the year2020 it is estimated that 65% of the world’s population of 8.1 billion will live in cities[2]. Basicsubsistence requirements of food, shelter, energy, jobs, and medical services for these urbanareas will be greatly needed. What can we do to assist the multitudes of needy people around

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shams El-Adawy, Kansas State University ; Christopher A. F. Hass; Eugene Y. Vasserman, Kansas State University; Mary Bridget Kustusch, DePaul University; Scott Franklin, Rochester Institute of Technology; Eleanor C. Sayre, Kansas State University and Rochester Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

participants and how it can help foster the nextgeneration of STEM education researchers. In particular, research on the program has shownthe significant impact of the field schools on increasing agency, self-efficacy and sense ofbelonging to discipline-based education research (DBER) for emerging educationresearchers, which highlights the relevant features to consider when designing facultyprofessional development opportunities.Overview of faculty professional developmentHistorically within the context of higher education, faculty professional development hasfocused on improving the teaching part of faculty’s roles [1]. In STEM education, this facultyprofessional development lens has specifically focused on instructional change to encouragefaculty to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, multicultural ingenuity, and ethicalintegrity). Further, this framework argues that conscientious negotiation of risks and benefits forthe betterment and transformation of societies is underpinned by four reasoning quadrants(experiential reasoning, trade-offs reasoning, first-principles reasoning, and future reasoning),fluently examined through the core practice of multicultural ingenuity and ethical integrity. Thispaper details the theoretical foundations of the socially transformative framework and providesexamples of its pedagogical translations to guide pedagogy practices.IntroductionEngineering, as commonly understood, is the practical application of scientific and mathematicalprinciples [1], the creation of new products [2], and the procedures

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 6: Online, Remote, and VIrtual Labs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Rania Hussein, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

digitalinequalities that could prevent some students from receiving a high-quality education. The loss ofaccess to campus Wi-Fi and university devices has posed a challenge for some students,particularly those from lower-income families, who struggle with consistent internet connectivityand updating/maintaining their technological devices. This research is a continuation of aprevious study [1] that analyzed the student perspective on remote hardware and equity inelectrical and computer engineering education in the post-pandemic era. That previous study,which was based on a limited sample of students, revealed intriguing trends in students’perceptions of equity, which prompted us to conduct a more extensive survey, the focus of thispaper.According to Katz’s

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Work-in-Progress Session: Supporting Students To, Through, and Beyond Transitions

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

taught high school technology and engineering education (Robotics/Engineering, AP Computer Science, and Video Production). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 (Work in Progress) A Systematic Literature Review of Engineering Education in Middle School GradesIntroductionThis work-in-progress paper is a systematic literature review of engineering learning andteaching in middle school classrooms. Following the release of the Next Generation of ScienceStandards (NGSS) in 2013, most state science standards now include engineering in somecapacity [1] [2]. This has resulted in a dramatic increase in research on pre-college engineeringeducation in recent years [3]. However, the

Conference Session

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Kim, University of North Florida

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

drones, which are an emerging technology in academia. A drone, also known as anunmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV), is a small flying platform capable of carrying a light payload,such as various sensors, cameras, and computer devices. The drone can be operated without ahuman pilot on board and instead uses a remotely controlled operator at a distant location. Theprimary advantages of using drones are mobile accessibility within a wireless control signalrange, economic affordability, and versatility [1]. Due to continuously advancing technologies,sensors have become smaller, lighter, and more affordable. Digital cameras, LiDAR, andonboard computers with data storage/transmission are integrated with a drone, covering the areawith an accurately

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Vincenzo Alessandro Macri, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

skills.Motivation and Desired TakeawaysIn this section we will discuss our main objectives going into this research from both educationaland technical points of view.1. Educational PerspectiveFrom an educational perspective, the main motivation of this research is to see how anundergraduate student approaches learning a completely new, high-level topic and converges ona final system design from the divergence of exploratory learning. Additionally, we gave thestudent the opportunity to improve on both technical skills and general problem-solving skillsthrough this research project that would be hard to obtain exposure to in the traditionalengineering classroom environment. These skills include: • Hands-on system development skills: Assembling not just

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

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

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

equations and graphs without building intuition behind thetopics. This paper focuses on easing the process of introducing an early topic in calculus knownas the derivative through visual and intuitive examples that relate to day-to-day life experiences.Such examples provide an initial grounding for this concept in mathematics. An introductionwhere the concept is relatable can provide a general sense of the idea behind derivative, on top ofwhich students can expand their knowledge with more formal textbook definitions. Examplesused in this paper include topics such as 1) different slopes as experienced when traveling up anddown hills, 2) rates of losing calories during running, walking, sitting, and sleeping, 3) rates offilling out water in

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Ravi S Thyagarajan, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Arun R Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

of materials, manufacturing, and design. His interests are in the areas of Engineering Design for Disciplinary STEM Educational Research, Team Formation and Team Skill Education. Dr. Balawi earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati with research focus on experimental design and testing of solids for honeycomb core materials. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XXXX Teaching Concepts in STEM to Two Generations through Senior Capstone Projects

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ackerman, Texas A&M University; América Soto-Arzat, Texas A&M University; Christine A Stanley, Texas A&M University; Reuben A Buford May, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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

and minority protégés participating in the LouisStokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) across four different universities within a statewideuniversity system, in the United States of America, to learn the following regarding mentoringrelationships for minority STEM students: (1) how students respond to ideas and projects, (2)how students conquer challenges and respond to setbacks, (3) how students set and pursue theiracademic goals, (4) how students describe their undergraduate research mentoring relationshipwith peers and professors, (5) how students maintain their focus in a professional developmentprogram such as LSAMP, (6) how students characterize and describe

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Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Thomas SJ Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jiyong Choi, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

, enabling students to apply the comprehensive array of skills they haveacquired throughout the CEM curriculum to simulate pre-construction and constructionprocesses. Finally, the paper offers recommendations for developing a senior capstone courseusing the scenario-based learning approach.IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, where advancements in technology andsustainability considerations are reshaping project landscapes, the demand for graduatesequipped with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities has never been greater [1].Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) programs play a crucial role in preparingstudents to meet these demands by providing them with practical knowledge and skills essentialfor success

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Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

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Conference Submission

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Daniel Jones, Texas A&M University; Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University; Meet Mahesh Gamdha, Texas A&M University; Tristen James Norman, Texas A&M University; Rose Myers, Texas A&M University; Kailee Meek, Texas A&M University; Amir Hossein Khazaei, Texas A&M University; Sherry Minh Nguyen, Texas A&M University; Ethan Thai Nguyen, Texas A&M University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

significantly before presenting our work inprogress. As more EVGs are used within curriculum, the creation of a useful EVG database willserve as an important resource—a tool for bolstering educational efficiency and access toresources for faculty and instructors.Literature ReviewToday’s students grow up as part of the first generation of learners immersed in digitaltechnology and are therefore more tech-savvy in how they think and learn [1]. The 2003movement for video games in education and training, known as serious games, shaped the wayeducators approached educational instruction to meet the needs of an emerging networkgeneration [2], [3]. EVGs have impacted various fields including firefighting [4], healthcare [5],and business [6]. EVGs are

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Sunai Kim, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yasser Salem; Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Deify Law

House, which is an energy efficient, resilient, sustainable, andaffordable single-family residence for the California housing market. It is a design-build of a prototypehouse that responds to two major challenges of OCSD23: (1) global warming with its devastating effects,increasing extreme weather events such as wildfires, flooding, and drought that are displacing millions ofpeople; and (2) California’s rising cost of housing that, compared to the national affordability index of 2.7(ratio of the median home price to median income), is 6 to 10+, making California the epicenter for lack ofaffordable housing.BackgroundCal Poly Pomona: Our campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in California, offering an affordableeducation in a vibrant and

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Meet at Springfield Middle: Where Engineering Meets Education, Woozle Wuzzle!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zeynep Gonca Akdemir, Purdue University; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Erica W. Carlson, Purdue University; Nicholas Dang, Purdue University; Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University; Dongyang Li, Purdue University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

American Society for Engineering Education. He is also selected as an NSF SIARM fellow for the advanced research methods for STEM education research. Dr. Menekse received four Seed-for-Success Awards (in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021) from Purdue University’s Excellence in Research Awards programs in recognition of obtaining four external grants of $1 million or more during each year. His research has been generously funded by grants from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).Dr. Erica W. Carlson, Purdue University Erica Carlson is a Professor at Purdue University in the Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fiona Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John McNeill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

provide an important bridge between education and employment inengineering and providing marketable skills is a major function of the experience [1]. There isgrowing consensus around capstone projects as a potential site for teaching students professionalskills, such as problem solving and teamwork [2]. Yet there remains a gap in skills betweenemployer expectations and the graduates they hire [3], suggesting that not all capstone coursesare providing sufficient support for developing these skills. For example, [4] found limitedgrowth in professional skills in small, short-term project experiences.One potential amplifier of developing professional skills is self-efficacy. The central premisebehind self-efficacy theory is that having knowledge and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 6: Dynamics and Kinematics

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Learning through Teaching, Group Quizzes, Engineering Communication22 Introduction23 Many undergraduate mechanical engineering concepts have been developed and remain24 unchanged for many decades. For example, the principles of solid and fluid mechanics, heat25 transfer, and thermodynamics were developed hundreds of years ago and continue to be central26 to the study of mechanical engineering [1]. This unchanging nature of many mechanical27 engineering concepts is what makes them so familiar to students. Nonetheless, they may still find28 it difficult to grasp the underlying principles and mathematical derivations that govern their29 behavior and hence, struggle with analyzing or designing such systems. Studies have shown that30