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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Coloyan Fleming; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

participating in these programs.1 | IntroductionDespite the prevalence of employing undergraduate engineering students as summer campcounselors, research on such camps primarily focuses on outcomes for campers [1-4], rather thanthe counselors themselves. In this study, we seek to understand the experiences of undergraduateengineering students who were counselors together at a summer camp at a large, publicuniversity in the southwestern United States. Our work is guided by the theoretical frameworksof community cultural wealth and engineering identity and the following three researchquestions: 1. How did being a camp counselor enable engineering students to build their perceptions of community cultural wealth? 2. How did being a camp counselor

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Computer Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jamieson, Miami University; Nathaniel David Martin, Miami University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

dividers at each bit-width is tested for functionality and is measuredbased on speed (a combination of critical path and number of clock cycles to complete) and area(number of logic elements (LEs) needed for the divider). Our results provide a general trend forthe area and speed for these division algorithms as the width of the division grows for FPGAs,and our tool is open source so that others can implement these dividers with detailed examples oftheir stepwise operation so that educationally we can develop an understanding of divisionalgorithms.1. IntroductionThe arithmetic operation of division for computing is the most difficult to implement in hardware(HW) of the four basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

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Community Engagement and Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Inclusive Engineers

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick John Sours, The Ohio State University; xinquan Jiang, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

HumanitarianEngineering as potentially an effective pedagogical process to prepare engineers to addresssustainability related challenges. 1IntroductionThe most urgent global sustainable development challenges—from adapting to climate change tocreating affordable housing to providing safe and accessible water—are complex problemswithout clear boundaries. Because they defy simple resolution, such challenges have come to beknown as wicked problems [1]. One of the difficulties of addressing wicked problems is theunderlying complexity that stems from fundamental disagreements among stakeholdersconcerning both the root of the problems and best potential approaches to tackling them.Addressing such challenges requires

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jody Lee Alberd, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C. Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

revolutionize the way students learn inaddition to preparing students to leverage these technologies for innovative engineering solutionsand equip them with valuable skills that are increasingly in demand in various engineeringdomains.Introduction: Engineering and Engineering Technology education stand at the precipice of a profoundtransformation driven by the integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) [1].Incorporating generative AI into engineering technology education can enhance the learningexperience, foster creativity and prepare students for the increasingly AI-driven field ofengineering. It allows students to focus on problem-solving, innovation and the application ofengineering principles, while AI handles routine

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayden Ross Asbill, Campbell University; Mitchell Ann Letchworth, Campbell University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

, professionally, and technically and the mentor (graduate student and/orfaculty member/PI) gains valuable assistance with their research. Undergraduate researchmentoring can take on various forms, with varying levels of autonomy and control given to thegraduate student. When a graduate student serves as a mentor to the undergraduate researcher,the mentoring is described as a triad between the faculty member, graduate student, andundergraduate researcher with the graduate student serving as the “bridge” or intercessorbetween the faculty member and researcher [1]. Sometimes faculty are very hands off, leavingthe majority of decisions to the graduate student, such as the research topic, frequency ofmeeting, type guidance provided to the undergraduate. In

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

transitionIntroductionIn her 2009 TED talk “The Danger of a Single Story,” author Chimamanda Adichie describes themisunderstandings and missed opportunities that abound when we allow ourselves to makeassumptions about an entire group or situation based on one perspective – the single story [1].Many engineering academics enter the academy subscribing to a “single story” of success: anindividual with a discipline-based PhD obtains a tenure-track faculty position where their goal isto gain tenure and promotion, all within a single field of research established during their PhD.To the detriment of our profession, that story fails to capture the experiences of manyengineering faculty. Consequently, engineering academic culture perpetuates an environmentthat is often

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Shanachilubwa, Harding University; James L. Huff, Harding University; Amy L. Brooks, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

scienceand engineering education? Through our analysis, we present four themes that characterize theexperiences of our study participants: (1) Experiencing painful isolation from faculty and peers,(2) Facing increased pressure to succeed, (3) Seeking and finding connection with faculty andpeers when faced with isolation, (4) Understanding themselves inside their respective programs.By comprehending the pervasive and hidden storylines influencing the interactions betweenfaculty and Black students in computer science and engineering, faculty members can gaininsights into how their actions can contribute to the success of these students. Introduction and BackgroundPrior literature underscores the vital role that students

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Unique Pedagogies for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

machinekinematics and dynamics courseIntroductionResearchers have recently identified past failure as an “essential prerequisite” for future success [1].Developing course structures to promote productive failure has received considerable interest inengineering education community. Failures during the undergraduate curriculum can help studentsbuild resiliency, humility and grit. However, persistence through failure is only productive if students arecapable of learning from their past failures [1, 2]. Unfortunately, the high stakes assessments typicallyused in traditional courses do not give students the opportunity to practice productive failure ordemonstrate an ability to learn from their mistakes. As a result, students prioritize earning “goodgrades

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Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Engineering with and for Community Partners

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Perry Weinthal, Florida Atlantic University; David Jaramillo

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

: djaramil@fau.edu Abstract—In preparation for the upcoming FAU Hack-a-Thon, I. I NTRODUCTIONwe have implemented extensive support structures to ensurethat all participating teams are thoroughly prepared for the For the past six years, the Hack-a-Thons [1] at Florida At-competition. This preparation includes the provision of online lantic University (FAU) have offered Outcome-Based Learningsupport from a variety of programming experts from IBM andexperienced Hack-a-Thon participants. This support is accessible opportunities, enabling participants to rapidly develop their24/7 in the three weeks leading up to the event, aimed at ensuring knowledge and skills within a supportive setting

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Anna Stepanova, Texas A&M University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University; Pouneh Abbasian, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

survey results and summarizes suggestions for goingforward. This paper aims to provide a public and archival history of FIE 2023 to ensuretransparency and public engagement The conference was co-sponsored by two IEEE societies(i.e., Education Society and Computing Society) and the Educational Research and MethodsDivision (ERM) division of ASEE. We hope this paper starts a trend for future conferences.1 IntroductionThe IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference is a major international conferencefocusing on educational innovations and engineering and computing education research. Theleading-edge science projects in educational approaches and technologies are generated at the FIEannual conference. The 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Xiaoqi Feng, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Hanna Aarnio, School of Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Julia Sundman, School of Engineering, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maija Taka, Aalto University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marko Keskinen, Aalto-yliopisto/Elektroniikan, tietoliikenteen

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

graduate studentswho are capable of addressing complex and seemingly intractable problems in aninterdisciplinary manner [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Several educational researchers across the globe[6], [7], [8] have sought to distinguish terms such as multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary,transdisciplinary, and recently, their convergence. However, in practice, distinctions betweenthese terms are often fuzzy. Across academic disciplines, institutions, and geographies, terms likeinterdisciplinary are often understood and used interchangeably.Even though interdisciplinary education is increasingly practiced across different academiclevels and extensive research has examined its benefits, little is known about how studentsperceive such efforts, and this

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Student Division Technical Session 5: Self- Efficacy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Elizabeth Nortz, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Danielle V. Lewis; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Carlie Laton Cooper, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

degree in Psychology from UGA (2017) and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University (2021). She has higher education experience in business affairs and academic advising. She researches structures that contribute to underrepresentation in STEM majors and is currently a Graduate Assistant for the UBelong Collaborative. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 First-Year Women’s Interpretations of Self-Efficacy After an Ecological Belonging InterventionIntroductionFor decades, engineering education research has documented the persistent underrepresentationof women in engineering [1], [2]. Numerous findings have shown that

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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International Division (INTL)

education 11. IntroductionBackgroundShort-term study abroad programs offer valuable opportunities for students to engage ininternational travel during their time at a university. These programs have various lengths anddestinations that can correlate to a specific course or opportunities such as internships [1]. Recentstudies have conveyed the significance of assessing study-abroad learning experiences [2]. Whilevarious methods and frameworks have been reviewed in these circumstances [3], research suggeststhat students who study abroad acquire new general and cultural outlooks and perspectives [4].Throughout an education in engineering, interdisciplinary learning is frequently encouraged.These

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

students face early on can help boost retention and the quality of students’ overallexperience in the long term.Background and ObjectivesThe college enrollment process is a complicated journey for many students, filled with confusionand stress, but also excitement and hope. Some may have known their dream school since theywere children, whereas others are only beginning to explore their options as they complete highschool. A plethora of factors influence prospective students’ enrollment intentions. Rising costsare a concern for many students, either limiting their options to in-state universities or makingthem feel locked out of a system they are otherwise academically prepared for [1]. The financialchallenges are further amplified by mixed

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 2: Students and Peer Mentors

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Laura Kay Emerson, Oklahoma State University; Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

should be developed in the firstyear, including personal and professional effectiveness [1, 2]. Competencies within thesecategories include responsibilities, ethics, communication, teamwork and autonomous work [2,3]. As 3-dimensional modeling needs have increased, some of the other software like wordprocessing and spreadsheet programs may no longer be a requirement in curricula [4]. GoogleClassroom has provided free software for word processing and spreadsheet programs to over 40million users and 30 million students and teachers [5].During the pandemic closures, there was also a variety of non-traditional coursework deliverymethods in order to overcome the lack of interaction in the classroom such as; GroupMe,Remind, Slack, and Zoom [6]. With

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Faraz Sajawal, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

shown in Table 1. As a part of this project, one other studyhas been conducted using the collected data to examining students’ beliefs on the use of ChatGPTin engineering (Sajawal & Kittur, 2024). Table 1. Overview of Scales within the Instrument (Sajawal & Kittur, 2024) Scale (# of items) Definition Example Items Learning Tool (10) Students’ perceptions on the use of - ChatGPT can be used to write ChatGPT as a learning tool in doing essays homework, completing assignments, - ChatGPT can be used to expand projects, etc. general knowledge Trustworthiness (5

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Shirley Anderson, University of North Texas

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

is aimed at examining the nature of HispanicServing Institution (HSI) scholarship related to engineering education and what implications aredrawn for faculty and administrators in engineering at HSIs. Based on the 2021-2022 estimates,approximately one in six colleges and universities in the United States, District of Columbia, andPuerto Rico meet the criteria1 to be designated as an HSI in the United States [1]. HispanicServing Institutions carry the responsibility of educating a large proportion of the nation’sracially and ethnically minoritized and low-income students [1]. HSIs play a vital role inattracting, enrolling, and retaining Latinx and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)students in engineering and computer science

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Vandana Pandey, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

shift in pedagogical practices among industrial engineering educators, ultimatelyempowering the next generation of industrial engineers to drive innovation and progress in theindustry.IntroductionCuriosity is a primary motivator of learning, invention, and innovation. Curiosity is essential inengineering education for fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skillsrequired to face 21st-century issues [1], [2], [3]. Lindholm [4] posited strongly that modernity isfundamentally rooted in curiosity, which serves as a catalyst for knowledge acquisition, freshperspectives, and creative thinking in both individuals and groups. In the opinion of Pluck andJohnson [5], curiosity is an aspect of intrinsic motivation with great

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students into globallyaware and responsible citizens [1]. Such transformation is essential for creating environmentsthat celebrate and leverage a diversity of thoughts and experiences. Historically, therepresentation of diverse groups in higher education has been markedly lacking, which highlightsthe urgent need for policies and practices that promote equity, ensuring that all individuals haveequitable access and opportunities to contribute and benefit [2]. This call for equity is more thana moral imperative; it is a mechanism for societal change, providing the diverse perspectivesnecessary to address complex global challenges.Moreover, the promotion of an inclusive culture within educational institutions is a dynamicprocess, requiring ongoing

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

collecting data from a faculty survey to interviews and focusgroup for the practitioners from all engineering majors. Extensive research reported a variety ofbarriers and motivators for individual engineering faculty’s adoption of instructional change.However, there is little research focused on engineering faculty participation in communities ofpractice for instructional change, particularly teaching innovation. This study has two objectives:(1) to better understand how engineering faculty members perceive their participate incommunities of practice for teaching innovation supported by an annual funding program and(2) to make the program better to enhance the communities of practice. In this study, ourparticipants included faculty from various

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Cameron Hungler P.Eng.; Kimia Moozeh, Queen's University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

-based learning, online learning and metacognition. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Formula for Success for Interdisciplinary InitiativesBackgroundThe open-ended and ill-defined nature of today’s challenges [1] requires students with the abilityto work both within and outside of their own discipline [2], [3] by integrating knowledge andskills from various fields [4]. Most academic and research institutions often operate in silosrather than in organizational structures that facilitate learning and discovery across disciplines.Interdisciplinary research and education have been recommended as an approach to tackle suchproblems [5], [6]. Thus, universities have been moving towards

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3 - Belongingness and Community

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruby ElKharboutly, Quinnipiac University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

: Fostering a Sense of Belonging for Women in Computing through Community Service (WIP)1. Introduction and Motivation Having a sense of belonging and involvement are critical indicators of student’s success and retention in general but more specifically for female students in computing disciplines [1, 2, 3, 4]. Females are underrepresented in STEM majors, including computer science and software engineering. Female students’ enrollment and retention in computing fields is low compared to males as depicted in [5]. Only 20% of computer science and 22% of engineering undergraduate degrees are earned by women in the US. In 2020, women made up only 19% of computer science graduates. Universities have been aware of

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

attendees at the 2017 workshop. Through aseries of interviews with these participants—both before and after their attendance at the 2017workshop—we explored the influence of the MACH curriculum on these individuals and how itimpacted their conception of academic change and leadership.Introduction As demand for improvements in STEM education continue in higher education, the rateof change remain lackluster. Despite the numerous pedagogical innovations—such as problem-based learning, active learning, etc.—that have been promoted on college campuses, change hasremained elusive [1]. Results from a large-scale observational study of undergraduate STEMeducation indicated that faculty teaching has remained largely unchanged [1]. Stains et

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DSA Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

a model that best fits the data on hand is very important before starting thework. Not only does knowing what data a model was trained on give insight into its strengthsand limitations for different tasks but also understanding the training data of a model providesinformation about the contexts and patterns the model will recognize. This knowledge allows foran assessment of which types of tasks the model will execute effectively versus those at which itmay struggle. Selecting an appropriate model and having knowledge of its training data helpsensure optimal results. For example, NLP techniques like sentiment analysis on short responsesand word clustering perform relatively well [1]. But, when applied to large text formats, theaccuracy of

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Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Tran, Utah State University; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

engineeringeducation remains limited. This paper proposes mindfulness as a proactive strategy forsafeguarding students’ mental health in engineering education. Specifically, we draw fromexisting literature to dive into the benefits and potential feasibility of incorporating mindfulnessinto daily engineering curricula. By equipping engineering students to manage stress, we canbetter promote their overall well-being as students and as emerging career professionals, aimingto foster healthier engineering communities and workplace environments.IntroductionThe rapid pace of today's world often leaves people feeling burnt-out and struggling to adapt,leading to an increase in mental health concerns [1]. Developing skills that promote physical andmental well-being is

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Homer's Handy Homework: STEM Adventures from Sofa to School, Mmm... STEM

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Larissa Yates, Buffalo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization; Emily Geist; Sara Ruffner

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Night.IntroductionScience fair participation is a tradition for many students, especially at the middle and highschool level, where various aspects of the benefits in participation in science fairs have beenconsidered. In a study of high school students Grinnell et al. [1] recommend that science fairs bevoluntary and that a non-competitive option be provided to increase participant interest inscience or engineering. In a further study, Grinnell et al [2] show that most high school studentswho participate in science and engineering fairs are from suburban schools and very few arefrom rural schools. Finally, different approaches to science fair implementation in middleschools, such as teacher support or required participation, were considered by Kook et al. [3

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Community Engagement and Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Inclusive Engineers

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Patrick John Sours, The Ohio State University; Kristen Conroy, The Ohio State University; Kadri Akinola Akanni Parris, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

both community partner and student outcomesIntroductionEngineering service learning or humanitarian engineering in the university setting has only beenaround since the early 2000s [1]. The many potential benefits of efforts by students andinstructors to apply engineering directed at improving the wellbeing of marginalizedcommunities are evident - communities receive valuable contributions while students gainpractical hands-on experiences and apply theoretical knowledge to solve real-world problems.However, as pointed out in [2] [3] [4] without careful facilitation and being mindful of historicalinjustices, patriarchal philosophies, and power dynamics, service learning can unintentionallyperpetuate a dynamic of

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Equity in Engineering: Uncovering Challenges and Championing Change in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Harley, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College; Rebecca Holcombe

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Diversity

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

backgrounds. However, if assessment practices have a negativeimpact on confidence in engineering, and if those assessment practices don’t representsubstantive differences in mastery of engineering principles and skills, the cost may be indiminished persistence by otherwise qualified students, especially underrepresented students.Thus, this research can inform assessment decisions in ways that support better outcomes forunderrepresented students.IntroductionIn the United States, there is a significant gap between underrepresented groups in engineeringand their percentage in the total workforce population [2]. The truth is, engineering has a“diversity” problem [1], and this problem must be addressed for the U.S. to compete effectivelyin the global

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Basant Bhatt, University of South Alabama

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

learning process but also promoted an engaging and participative learning environment inthe class. Thus, this case study provides insights into fostering greater student ownership ofcourse materials and promoting active learning in subject matter content.Keywords: Student-led group lectures, active learning, student ownership1. IntroductionCivil engineering, as defined by the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), involvesthe application of knowledge in mathematical and physical sciences acquired through educationand practical experience. This knowledge is utilized judiciously to develop cost-effectivemethods for harnessing natural materials and forces, contributing to the continual betterment ofhumanity [1]. In the realm of civil

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Experiential Learning in ET Programs I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University; John R. Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

being adopted, the idea of “moving the work to theworkers instead of moving the workers to work” was taking over way ahead of the crisisimposed by the recent world pandemic [1]. College instruction in particular was well-suited forsuch a transition, and to introduce alternative instruction models to the traditional face-to-faceapproach. Over time, different venues for remote delivery of instruction materials weredeveloped, with the variety created due to different needs, available resources, and/oreducational goals. In some cases the online component was added to complement or enhance thetraditional face-to-face instruction, with some virtual resources added to the course materials thatstudents can access outside of the class. These added