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Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yang Lydia Yang, Kansas State University; Brenee King, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Shana Bender

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Natives) in science, technology,engineering and math (STEM) [1]. This National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant hasimplemented several programs to focus on critical transitions for students such as high school tocollege, two-year to four-year institution transfers, and those final years as students head towardgraduation. Ongoing activities funded by this grant include research experiences, transferpathways, and co-curricular activities. In 2020, a Scholar Program was also created at theuniversity to help support students as they make progress toward their baccalaureate degree.The outcomes for the Scholar program were for students to become more knowledgeable aboutthemselves and what they need to succeed in their academic and personal success

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Sarah T. Dunton; Jayce R. Warner, University of Texas, Austin; Jeffrey Xavier; Joshua Childs, University of Texas, Austin; Alan Peterfreund, SAGE

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Diversity

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

dataneeds to be clearly tied to equity driven questions and purpose; data cannot be examined in avoid and data systems should be revised according to equity needs. States are often using datasystems outside of the intended design and face limitations when trying to surface inequity forpopulations based on gender, disability, ethnicity and race, which are exacerbated when lookingintersectionally. Across states, teams are now asking deeper and more complex questions aboutpathways, policy, and purpose.IntroductionBuilding off prior efforts to understand the evolution of measurement approaches in the K–12broadening participation in computing (BPC) movement [1], this work provides a detailed lookinto collaborative processes for examining state-based

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael James McGinnis, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

of the existing literature is described that uses a key-words/issuesapproach to identify the most impactful issues and strategies in this space to lead to morepositive outcomes. The authors have served in multiple interim and permanent engineeringeducation leadership roles across multiple institutions, and the paper concludes with a case-studysummation of their lessons learned across these roles and responsibilities.IntroductionWe’ll start this paper with a confession – we really wish that we had done this research and readthis paper before serving as interim deans. With the average lifespan of a Dean being five yearsor less ([1], [2], [3]) it would seem prudent for those in the academy who are even contemplatingserving in a leadership role

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connor Daniel Olsen, University of Utah; Amy Verkler, University of Utah; Daniel S. Drew, University of Utah; Jacob A. George, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

require students to understand C (typically learned during junior year) or requirepart of the course to teach coding syntax. In order to introduce robotics and cyber-physicalsystems earlier in the curriculum, we have developed an interface to allow students to remotelycontrol a wireless microcontroller (e.g., Arduino MKR 1010) using MATLAB. This interfacecomprises two halves: 1) a MATLAB class that abstracts UDP commands transmitted over Wi-Fi, and 2) a custom C++ library for receiving, parsing, and responding to commands over UDP,as well as streaming data back to the client. The interface leverages students’ existing knowledgeof MATLAB and bypasses the need for C programming, allowing students to get early exposureto hardware-software

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Dillon, University of Washington; EC Cline, University of Washington Tacoma; Emese Hadnagy, University of Washington Tacoma ; Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amanda K Sesko, University of Washington Tacoma; Rebecca N Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Noelle Wilson

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

a four year institution is a well documented challenge forSTEM students [1]. Engineering is a difficult major, and full of systemic barriers for students fromhistorically excluded groups [2,3]. High impact practices have been shown to support students inengineering and STEM disciplines to persist in the major [4,5].Undergraduate research experiences are a type of high impact practice that have consistently been shownto offer benefits to students, including retention. Research experiences for undergraduates are a wellestablished method to support underrepresented students [6–8]. A CURE is a research experience that isincluded in an undergraduate class with the goal of providing an authentic research journey to students[9].Our research team

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 3: Identity & Belonging

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Sauve, Cornell University; Celia Evans Ph.D., Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

engineering students.IntroductionAs science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs continue to grow at highrates, data continue to show persistent gaps in degree attainment and workforce representationfor several groups who have been historically marginalized in computer science and engineeringfields [1], [2]. Educators seek to evaluate how well we are preparing a diverse workforce to meetthe demands of that sector. A growing body of recent research shows that diversity is animportant component of the STEM workforce, sparking creativity and innovation through variedperspectives [3], [4]. With systematic and structural biases continuing to marginalize women andminorities seeking STEM degrees [5], we fail to achieve the level of

Conference Session

The Best of Computers in Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shameel Abdulla, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Marwan Khraisheh, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

repository to answer those questions. The chatbot's impact on the student's universityexperience is measured in a class by conducting class surveys among the students. The authorshave planned a pilot study of the chatbot and its implementation for a course in Spring 2023.Results will be reported in the final paper.Introduction:Chatbots have revolutionized various industries, such as airlines, medical, and insurance. It canhandle many customers and respond to their varying inquiries. This progress in chatbot technologyis partly due to the recent advancements in natural language processing. There are limitedempirical studies examining the effectiveness of various learning designs or strategies whenincorporating chatbots in education [1]. Ongoing

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdullah Ibrahim, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Roudha Saif Al-Khaldi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Doaa Elamin Emam; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Marwan Khraisheh, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

under progress. This paper will show in detail both projects and how they helpedin improving students thinking skills while employing the stages and steps set down bythe general design thinking ladder/framework.IntroductionArt has been a representation of man's creativity since prehistoric times, frompetroglyphs and pictographs to the creation of Mona Lisa. Engineering and engineeringsolutions have been used to improve life since the same prehistoric time frame, fromthe creation of the first wheel to the water wheel and the watermill. It can be said, then,that art and engineering are fundamentally and inherently connected. Bran Ferrenexplained this connection in his TED talk in 2014 [1]. Through his experience Branrealized that art without

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Track 2: Technical Session 2: Disaggregating data from peer-led, small group discussion workshops for engineering and computer science undergraduates: Examining "belonging" and "mentorship" outcomes for underrepresented student populations

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Ryan Sauve, Cornell University; Celia Evans PhD, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider-Bentley, Cornell University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

inthese courses. Disaggregating outcomes data based on underrepresented student identitiesprovides information with which we can improve peer educator training to increase engagementand continue to reduce systemic inequality faced by these groups. This IRB approved researchexamines: 1) the relative representation of student demographic groups in peer-led workshops, 2)whether perception of belonging and mentorship in workshops are similar for students amongdifferent demographic groups, and 3) the effect of the intersection of workshop facilitators'identities and identity of students in the workshops on indicators of a sense of belonging. Toexamine these questions, we use University collected demographic data from enrollment, andLikert-scale data

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwan K. Khraisheh, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

: A METHODOLOGYAbstractThis paper introduces a methodology for teaching the Design of Experiments (DoE) MechanicalEngineering course. The concept centers on three principles: a multidisciplinary approach, studentempowerment, and real-life engineering challenges. The DoE course curriculum centers aroundtwo phases, Project 1, and Project 2, with critical problem-solving as the core focus. Project-basedlearning involves teams selecting real-life challenges and adopting a connection between students'missions and global issues. It progresses through establishing project needs, cultivating ownershipthrough role-playing, and developing technical knowledge. Work Plan Development encompassesdrafting experimental plans, data collection strategies, and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 4: Professional Preparation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Cody Petitt; Kouree Chesser, Ohio University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

formed in high-school and first-year non-engineering college courses such as ‘school is a game,’ ‘being smart / being right iswhat matters,’ and ‘students are in competition for limited opportunities’ [1]. This quote aboutidentity captures our motivation to meet students where they are so we can walk togethertowards the light of a new educational model and pattern for instructor-student relationships:“It’s never about behavior, it’s about identity - versions of an old self have to die in order for anew, brilliant one to emerge and see the light [2].”The characteristics of the desired professional culture (Pro-culture) are described by the U.S.Department of Labor’s Engineering Competency Model (developed with the AmericanAssociation of

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Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cody Petitt, Ohio University ; Greg Kremer, Ohio University; Timothy Cyders; Emily McCarty; Robert F. Lindsey; Ryan Pytosh, University of Florida

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Student Division (STDT)

is a demanding and intense major. Many students experience anxiety whenstruggling (often for the first time) in classes while also grappling with imposter syndrome andmultiple competing responsibilities. Balancing and meeting expectations can be challenging.Although these challenges are not new, our experience is consistent with recent surveys such asthe one from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators that show over 70%of respondents reported that mental health challenges had worsened at their institution in the pastyear [1]. Additionally, both students and faculty are discussing mental health and anxiety morefrequently than in the past. After the pandemic disruptions brought the underlying student mentalhealth

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nathan Yoonsuh Chung, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Tran, University of Chicago; Phillip Liang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

perceptions of the activity. Datacollected through Institutional Review Board approved surveys reveals positive attitudes towardthe activity, student perceptions of robotic hands and the importance of realistic finger structures,specifically for students interested in bioengineering, and new ideas about how students relaterobotics to human-centered design. The results from this study provide insight into (1) creatingaccessible outreach curricula, (2) expanding the applications of robotics in outreach, and (3)building pre-college curricula that impact student perceptions of and interest in engineering. Thegoal of the new outreach tool is to highlight human-centered applications of robotics and toenable remote outreach, broadening access to engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jinsung Cho, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Winny Dong

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Mechanical Engineering) participated in this program, assisting in the transitionand ensuring academic/career success by enhancing transfer students’ sense of belonging, andaddressing course content gaps between institutions. From the analysis of the pre-/post-surveysof the Engineering BRIDGE Program, the program significantly improved—in terms of transferreadiness—students’ conceptual understanding, technical communication, and higher-ordercognition.IntroductionIn the U.S., approximately 47% of graduating engineering students received their universitydegree after transferring from a community college [1]. However, the State of California, whichhas the largest four-year public university system in the United States, does not have anAssociate Degree

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Graffin, Curtin University of Technology; Rachel Sarah Sheffield, Curtin University of Technology; Rekha Bhan Koul

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

University of TechnologyRekha Bhan Koul ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring coaches’ use of engineering notebooks in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge robotics competition (Work-in-Progress)IntroductionThe FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge is one of the world’s largest pre-collegeeducational robotics competitions, involving over 225 300 students (aged 9-16) from 92countries [1]. Educational robotics competitions are typically designed to support students’development of 21st Century skills through their application of real-world engineeringpractices to collaboratively design solutions to real-world problems, such as transportationlogistics, space

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Yongping Zhang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yasser Salem

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Minoritization Processes and Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lara K. Schubert, UCLA; Cal State Los Angeles; Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

and values within structural engineering put an increased burden on engineers whowork on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion because the work goes unrecognized and doesnot explicitly count for advancement. [1] This can be broken down as follows: First, there is ahierarchy at play in the commonly recognized binary classification of technical vs. social or non-technical. SE3 does not count as technical and so work in this committee does not count inperformance reviews the way professional service work in technical committees does. Second,billable work is valued over non-billable work. Because there is no existing calculus fordetermining the monetary value of the work of SE3, it is not valued in the same way as directlybillable work or

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University; Joshua Daniel Borycz, Vanderbilt University; Sheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University Library; Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University; Eric Spivey, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

, Vanderbilt University At Vanderbilt University I help graduate and undergraduate students learn how to do research and succeed academically by introducing them to a range of tools, developing new tools, creating educational programs, and advocating for the use of library serviProf. Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt UniversitySheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University Library ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Title: Work in Progress: Integrating Information and Data Literacy Skills into BiomedicalEngineering Laboratory CoursesBackground: Undergraduate engineering programs train students to develop, conduct, andinterpret experiments, as well as foster an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed[1

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lise Clara Mabour, Tufts University; Geling Xu, Tufts University; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

many knowledge sources, practices, andmethodologies that inform how they design and conduct research and their future orientations inthe discipline. Both graduate student researchers co-designed with the end user to developprojects or products [1]. Graduate student researchers in engineering education constantly designresearch studies, tools, and environments with their advisors, peers, and other researchers.However, opportunities to co-design engineering projects with learners and educators are lesscommon for engineering education graduate students. Yet the work that graduate studentresearchers develop can influence K-12 educators and students and vice versa. Thus, graduatestudent researchers must have experience working with learners and

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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javad khazaii, kennesaw state university; Ali Khazaei; Aaron Lee Adams, Kennesaw State University

theory is divided into two major sections. These are “prescriptive/ descriptive” and“normative” methods [1]. Prescriptive decision making is mainly concerned with observing,understanding, and making conceptual models of different phenomena to set proper expectedoutcomes of different actions for similar people in similar conditions. This implies that peoplebehave under some consistent rules all the time [1]. Descriptive method analysis how individualmake decision [1]. Descriptive/ prescriptive types of decision making are more useful in socialscience environment and are concerned with how people make decisions. Observing behavior ofenough people can lead to developing expected patterns for the rest of the people“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenya Z Mejia, University of Washington; Hailee Kenney, University of Washington; Tiffany Dewitt, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Exploring Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Understanding of PowerDynamicsIntroductionEngineering education in the United States has grappled with the issue of representation from itsinception, but in the last few decades, there has been a grand effort to improve diversity, equity,and inclusion in the field of engineering [1], in particular for minoritized students, or studentsfrom racial minority backgrounds. The goal of representation has been to have the demographicsof students in our field be representative of the demographics of our nation. Yet, even though wehave seen numbers fluctuate for different minoritized groups, either decreasing or slightlyincreasing, participation rates remain the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greses Perez, Tufts University; Lise Clara Mabour, Tufts University; G. R. Marvez, Tufts University; Ymbar Isaias Polanco Pino, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

that can furtheralienate these students from a career in engineering [1]. The issue transcends the mere inclusionof Black and Latine communities in the discussion of what equitable and socially justengineering entails. It demands a shift towards Black and Latine communities leadingengineering ways of doing and the processes of developing technologies and solutions.Moreover, these transformations demand that the discipline sees community resources in theirown right, as legitimate forms of knowledge and practices in engineering, without expecting theacculturation of Black and Latine/x/a/o students.Another dimension of equity and justice efforts in engineering education focuses on disciplinarycontext and content, particularly what epistemologies

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenya Z. Mejia, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

successful. We include feedback fromparticipants and implications for practice.IntroductionThe overall aim of the Eco-STEM project is to change the narrative from engineering educationbeing like a factory to a narrative more consistent with the analogy of an ecosystem. The changeis meant to recognize that each member of the ecosystem (students, faculty, and staff), is comingin with their unique set of assets. Unlike a factory model, an ecosystem model aims to fosterthese individual assets so that everyone can thrive. The Eco-STEM project is separated into threepillars, the Eco-STEM communities, research, and institutionalization [1]. This paper describesone Community of Practice, the Lecturer Community. Other communities of practice include

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Michael W. Ibrahim, California State University, Los Angeles; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles; Kenya Z. Mejia, San Francisco State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kian G. Alavy, The University of Arizona; Matthieu Bloch, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Benjamin Richmond, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Mitchell L R Walker II, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Ruiter, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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

Teaching and Learning Commons at the University of California San Diego. He is also Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Equitable Attainment of Engineering Degrees: A Tri-University Study and Improvement Effort (Work in Progress)AbstractIn this paper we describe a work in progress tri-university study that focuses on increasing theequitable attainment of engineering degrees and improving four-year graduation rates in fiveengineering disciplines; a challenge that is increasingly difficult at four-year institutions. UsingKotter’s Change Model to guide this study, we (1) evaluate how various engineering disciplinesdiffer regarding

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raian Islam, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Kian G. Alavy, University of Arizona; David Ruiter, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

factors that may contribute to delays in student progressionthrough engineering degree programs. The universities engaged in this work are the University ofArizona, the University of California, San Diego, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Thestudy was designed around three principles: (1) collaboration through task forces across multipleinstitutions, (2) disciplinary focus using an asset-based approach, and (3) a student-centered ap-proach to improving engineering student success through curriculum and instruction, leading toreforms in service of equitable outcomes. The primary analyses revealed the large variability incurricular structure and student success outcomes within each of these disciplines. Faculty andadministrators formed

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kavitha Murthi, New York University; Ariana Riccio Arista, Education Development Center; Wendy B Martin; Kristie K Patten, New York University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

strengths of developingprograms that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analyticalreasoning skills using strategies like the engineering design process (EDP) [1],[2]. By engaging in these programs, students learn to apply conceptualknowledge from science and related subjects, including engineering, to solveopen-ended and ill-defined problems creatively [3], [4]. These skills can alsoprepare autistic students to succeed in real-world contexts [5]. We createdengineering maker clubs in public schools across New York City to provideinclusive spaces for elementary, middle, and high school students. We aimedto enhance co-designing and develop technological knowledge andengineering skills in autistic and non-autistic students. These clubs are

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

therelease of the Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning (FPEL) developed in partnership withthe American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE & AE3, 2020) provide differentapproaches to the inclusion of engineering in K-12 settings. In order to provide more clarity onthe learning goals for engineering education, this paper uses a directed content analysis design toidentify the alignment of research and practitioner articles to the learning goals promoted in theNGSS (2013) and FPEL (2020). With a focus on formal middle school classrooms in the UnitedStates, this study addresses the following research questions: 1) What are the trends in articlesbeing published?; 2) How are the FPEL learning goals reflected in the literature?; 3) How are

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Impact of Afterschool Engineering on Underrepresented Middle School StudentsIntroductionDespite widespread efforts to increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM), women and racial minorities continue to be underrepresented in these fields. Morewomen than men are enrolled in college, but women only represent 20% of those awardedcomputer science degrees in 2018, a decline from 27% in 1998 [1]. Racial minorities, includingHispanic or Latino, Black or African American, and American Indian or Alaska Native, make upabout a third of the population in the United States, but these groups were only awarded 24% ofscience and engineering bachelor’s degrees [1]. This lack of representation may be linked to

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty (Work in Progress)IntroductionDespite a growing emphasis on engineering in grades K-12, persistently high dropout ratesplague undergraduate engineering programs [1],[2]. Prior studies indicate that engineeringactivities have the potential to increase interest in engineering pathways [3] or develop anengineering identity [4]. Less clear is whether pre-college engineering instruction alsocontributes to students' success in engineering career pathways by adequately preparing studentsfor undergraduate engineering. One concern is that K-12 engineering lessons "may mislead orunder prepare [students] by providing activities that they enjoy but which have little relation toengineering