Conference Session

Accountability and Stewardship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

,presents a terrifying cautionary tale that warns against unethical practices in science andengineering. Elaborating on these emphases, recent critical editions of the novel published duringits bicentennial have underscored its value as an ethical text to STEM students, educators, andprofessionals alike [1]. Inspired by the novel’s capacity to foster moral imagination amongengineers, I developed an undergraduate engineering course in science, technology, and society(STS) taught in the University of Virginia’s Department of Engineering and Society called“Technology and the Frankenstein Myth.” In the course, students read Frankenstein and reflecttogether on its ethical implications for their work as designers and stewards of the

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erwin Karincic, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lauren Linkous, Virginia Commonwealth University; Erdem Topsakal, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

provide educators with an effective alternative to physical networkingequipment and provide a comprehensive set of custom labs that can be integrated in theircurriculum. The practical labs presented in this paper provide students at high school, college, orprofessional level with skills and knowledge required for the modern digital workforce.IntroductionIt is widely accepted that there exists a growing need for practical networking skills amidst ashortage of hands-on experience opportunities for students, and that this issue is exacerbated byresource shortages, staff shortages, domain knowledge constraints, and limited options for safe,practical ways for students to practice infrastructure skills [1, 2, 3]. To support currenteducational needs

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6 - Institutional Contexts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

level. To address these objectives, a self-administered questionnaire was employed, adapted, and validated for the context of engineeringstudents in Chile. The questionnaire covers the perception of incorporating gender perspectivesin a higher education institution across three dimensions: (1) Institutional sensitivity to genderperspectives, (2) Integration of gender perspectives into the curriculum, and (3) Awareness ofgender inequalities in the classroom. The results allow for the characterization of the sample'sperception regarding incorporating gender perspectives into their engineering educationprograms. Furthermore, it is worth noting that statistically significant differences exist betweenthe perceptions of men and women concerning the

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 8: Leadership and Persistence

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Michelle Delahanty, National Science Foundation

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

fromundergraduate engineering majors that included 197 women and 211 men revealed that (1) for all students, as bothGPA and CSE increased, Growth Creative Mindset (GCM) or the belief that creativity can be cultivated increased. (2)women were less likely than the men to have a Fixed Creative Mindset (FCM), or the belief that creativity cannot beimproved, (3) CSE had no effect on FCM for women, but for men, as CSE increased the belief that creativity cannotbe improved also increased, (4) for women, progression in the engineering major, and for both groups, succeeding tothe senior year contributed to the increased belief that engineering is a creative field.IntroductionCreativity within engineering is integral to the profession and diversity is crucial to

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hudson James Harris, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

+ Engineering, AI, or Artificial Intelligence + Engineering,Chat GPT + engineering + education, and Undergraduate artificial intelligence. (II) Screening theabstracts and full text of the articles to eliminate papers beyond the research topic's scope.Exclusion criteria such as EC 1: Articles written before 2013, EC 2: Articles not written in English,EC3: Articles not pertaining to engineering, EC 4: Articles not pertaining to generative AIexcluding Chat GPT (Deep learning, text generation, vast data input), were used. EC 5: Articlesnot pertaining to undergraduate engineering EC 6: Articles not pertaining to higher education EC7:Articles not pertaining to traditional Artificial intelligence / machine learning EC 8: Article is awork in progress. EC 9

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Student Division Technical Session 4: Project-based Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryann Renee Hebda, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University

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Student Division (STDT)

Engineering Education, 2024 Generative Learning in Two Community-Based Experiential Undergraduate Courses This research to practice paper analyzes the innovative teaching elements of twocommunity-based experiential undergraduate courses. Experiential learning on its own shifts aclass from a more traditional format to “an approach that is semi-structured and requires studentsto cooperate and learn from one another through direct experiences tied to real world problems”[1, p. 4]. When engaging with the community through experiential learning, additionalperspectives are integrated into learning with the intent that all parties will benefit. This can beachieved through multiple course designs, two of

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; David A Wood, Brigham Young University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

downloaded and cited in theliterature. We also demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used in querying abstracts to identify currentgaps in the literature and future research projects.Literature Review Evaluating research outputs is essential in academia, encompassing the assessment ofscientific contributions, guiding tenure promotions, and directing research resources [1, 2]. Theprimary metric traditionally used has been citation count, with significant emphasis placed on itsrole in measuring research impact [3, 4]. However, the reliance on subjective quality assessments,like peer reviews, has shown inconsistencies in correlation with citation counts and there are otherconcerns noted in the literature about solely relying on citation counts [5, 6

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan Robert Straight, Wartburg College; Jennah Meyer, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

preparing students for the jobs needed in the twenty-first century [1]. Accordingto one study, students with positive experiences in primary education STEM subjects are morelikely to pursue STEM at a different level [2]. In addition, females have a much lowerrepresentation than males do across typical STEM subjects. Learning STEM subjects is apathway to good jobs, and those jobs are important to the American economy [4].Achievement gaps in STEM among gender groups and the underrepresentation of females inthese fields should be addressed if the United States is to meet its educational goals [3]. Over thepast thirty years, women have made substantial educational gains in male-dominated STEMfields and careers. However, a gender imbalance still remains

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jianqiang Zhang; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

) Removingobstacles to student learning. Results are promising. In Fall 2023, attendance was high; targets forthe two department metrics were achieved; and students who completed the course passed thecourse with a grade of C or higher.IntroductionThis paper describes additional strategies to develop a sophomore level online/hybrid signals andsystems course in an electrical and computer engineering department in Virginia PolytechnicInstitute & State University (Virginia Tech), a large mid-Atlantic university. In our prior paper,we described strategies to develop an online/hybrid signals and signals course [1]. The coursetextbook is “Signals and Systems” by Oppenheim and Willsky [2]. These efforts focused ondeveloping the course aspects devoted to online

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

an activity where students can explore the concepts of beauty andelegance and their relationship with engineering and the students' own interests. Part of thepurview of many first-year engineering (FYE) seminars and other introductory courses is to helpstudents understand the field of engineering in more depth and to help students appreciate howthey can connect with and be successful in engineering. Some incoming students viewengineering as job-focused and transactional or have been directed into engineering fields awayfrom career paths more traditionally associated with self-expression, to increase their futureearnings or career stability. The National Academy of Engineers’ Changing the Conversation [1]suggests that perceptions of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Marie Hamel, University of Maryland ; Jackelyn Raquel Lopez Roshwalb, University of Maryland; Kevin Calabro, University of Maryland

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

and Design Habits in a First-Year Engineering Design CourseIntroductionIn this Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS) Paper we present the motivation, background,evolution of development, and practical implementation details of a “team performance anddesign habits rubric” in a first-year engineering design course (ENES100) at University ofMaryland (UMD).BackgroundEvery engineering student at UMD takes ENES100 during their time as an undergraduateengineering student, and students are tasked with working in a multidisciplinary team of eight (8)students to design and build an autonomous vehicle that can complete a prescribed mission. Thelearning objectives of the course include 1) applying modeling techniques in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Paul Harbowy, Lane Community College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

design. Students are graded based on whether or not they met certain minimumcriteria. While oftentimes they far exceed these criteria, the focus of grading is on a cleardemonstration and application of sound engineering principles. From a competition standpoint, Ihave shown below a sample scoring sheets I used to rank the teams for the pressure rocket: Low score is best Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Max Size (dimensions exceeded) 5 Colors/style (teams ranked) 5 Kid appeal (teams ranked) 10 Ease of use for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Simonik, State University of New York at Binghamton; Koenraad E. Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

and improved team performance.To do this, students are engaged in a semester-long process of applying and assessing teamskills. They report this information as it becomes relevant by writing a “Teamwork Report” inthree phases throughout the semester. Phase 1 is assigned the first week and includes an APA-formatted title page and an introduction to teamwork. In this phase, students are given a list ofteamwork resources and use them to write about which characteristics make for a good team andteam member. Additionally, students take a strengths test [1] and share their top five strengthswith their team members. Although these characteristics are advertised as strengths, they canhave a negative impact if left unchecked or are not expressed in

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Grimes, Cornell College; Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #41613GIFTS: Incorporating Bio-Inspiration into First-Year DesignDr. Danielle Grimes, Cornell CollegeDr. Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS - Incorporating Bio-Inspiration into First Year DesignIntroductionThe purpose of our first-year engineering course is to introduce students to the ABET sevenstudent outcomes: 1) an ability to solve problems (utilizing computer-aided design) 2) an abilityto apply engineering design 3) an ability to communicate effectively 4) an ability to applyprofessional ethics 5) an ability to work effectively in teams 6) an ability

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Ohio Northern University. Her research focuses on quantifying the impacts of thermal pollution from thermoelectric-power-plant water use on aquatic ecosystems. She earned ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 GIFTS: Passports to Engage Students in EngineeringIntroductionIn the last several decades, many engineering colleges have started a first-year engineeringprogram, designed to provide a foundational experience to their incoming students [1]. Thoughthese programs vary widely in content [2] and structure [1], these programs have been widelyadopted and offer opportunities to introduce students to the university, college

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkata Alekhya Kusam, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Larnell Moore, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Summit Shrestha, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Zheng Song, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jin Lu, University of Georgia; Qiang Zhu, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

analytics, streaming data processing, spatio-temporal data processing, data mining,federated learning, and data security and privacy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Generative-AI Assisted Feedback Provisioning for Project-based Learning in CS Courses Venkata Alekhya Kusam1 *, Larnell Moore1 *, Summit Shrestha1 *, Zheng Song1 , Jin Lu2 , Qiang Zhu1 {alekhyak, larnell, summitsh, zhesong}@umich.edu, jin.lu@uga.edu, qzhu@umich.edu ∗ The authors contribute equally to this work 1 Dept. of Computer and Information Science, University of Michigan at Dearborn

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Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rawan Aqel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Samia Tarannum, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

barriers exist for minoritized students in a solid mechanicscourse?Sampling for this project included 50 students who took the course during the Fall 2021-Spring2023 academic years. The case study unit is the students who took the course at this time with thesame teaching assistant.Literature ReviewFor the purposes of this study, we explored literature related to second and third-year engineeringcourses and the success of minoritized engineering students. Literature shows that successfulengineers require a diverse range of knowledge and skills that extend beyond what is typicallytaught in engineering programs [1]. Future engineers should have professional practiceopportunities in real-world team-based settings to become collaborative and

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R TerBush, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; David Mussulman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan; Ilalee Harrison James, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

education community, especially for instructors who have recently started teaching acourse with a laboratory or large design project.IntroductionLaboratory experiences are a form of experiential learning and a common component ofundergraduate STEM education. They provide valuable experiences for students, who benefit byconnecting the theories learned in class to practice in the laboratory. In the laboratory, studentsalso have opportunities for design, problem solving, and exposure to real-world issues that arenot usually present in traditional hand-written homework assignments [1]. However, to operateeffective laboratories, engineering departments and colleges must address challenges such asbudget constraints, space limitations, class size, and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut; Kristina Wagstrom, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Marina A. Creed APRN, FNP-BC, MSCN, University of Connecticut

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

lectures introducestudents to crucial engineering concepts, software, and tools through active learning and smallteam projects. In MSC, students learn about engineering concepts and solve problems related totheir major engineering fields asynchronously. In the design labs (16 lab sections, consisting of~28 students each), students apply their knowledge and technical skills from the lecture andMSC to design, iterate, and build a prototype of a real-life project with given constraints. Weincorporated the PBSL into the lab curriculum.Objectives of the PBSLThe learning outcomes for the course address five of the ABET outcomes: 1) demonstrate anunderstanding of concepts and solve fundamental problems, 2) iterative design, 3)multidisciplinary teamwork

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dori Harcharik, Western Washington University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

our own experiences in the classroom.MotivationStudents’ sense of belonging in an academic setting can be impacted by feelings of vulnerabilitythat accompany the transition into higher education. Specifically, it’s common for studentsentering the college or university setting to have anxieties pertaining to being judged by othersand/or to experience a wavering sense of self [1]. Story sharing has the potential to createconnections between students that foster empathy, build relationships, break down barriers, andpromote inclusivity [2]. In addition, story sharing also has the power to change perspectives andchallenge biases [3]. When students hear stories from different perspectives, cultures, orexperiences, it broadens their understanding of

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, University of Melbourne

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

strongly suggested for students considering engineering. Utilizing project-based learning, awidely acclaimed method for preparing students for the practical demands of the engineeringfield [1], this course aims to develop students’ understanding of the modelling and designprocesses by guiding them through the life cycle of a real-world engineering project using ablend of lectures and integrated hands-on workshop sessions. Working in teams of three,students choose one of three possible projects at the start of semester. This paper considers theinterdisciplinary “speaker project”, consisting of following design and implementation aspects: • Mechanical Engineering: 3D CAD along with laser cutting and/or 3D printing to design and

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

support, as well as infrastructure [1]. Engineering education must preparestudents to be innovative members of society that are able to create products that positively impacta diverse society. Transformational curricular changes in first-year introductory classes thatinclude EML and DEI can have a positive impact on students’ and institutions’ DEI efforts.Engineering education reform researchers that teach biomedical and mechanical engineeringcourses have developed and incorporated modules in their classroom that empower engineeringstudents to become champions for DEI [1] [2] [3]. This prepares engineering students for work ina diverse workforce and prepares them to be innovative with high societal impact.The Kern Engineering Entrepreneurial

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

books are for everybody at any age, not books to be left behind as we grow older.” - Anthony Browne, Children’s Laureate 2009-11Reading a story to college students might seem silly, but there is an argument for doing so [4-5].K-12 research has shown that reading aloud helps with many skills, including buildingcommunity and assisting teachers in making academic, emotional, and social connections withtheir students [1]. Many educators have noted that story/picture books can be used not only tochallenge various social norms but also to introduce complex ideas in a more comfortableenvironment [2-3]. There has been some preliminary data [8 and 9] regarding the use ofstorytelling in the classroom, the benefits [9], and the

Conference Session

Computer-Supported Pedagogy and Assessment

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

in engineering andcomputer science courses. Written solutions document students’ thought processes, but theremay be other thinking and reasoning that the instructor cannot observe from a solution alone.The pedagogical technique reported in this paper is the use of video reflections of solutions toexam problems. Students created one short video explanation of their solution to a randomlyassigned exam problem for each exam. The educational objectives for the video included: 1)encourage reflection and meta-cognition about the creation and testing of a solution, 2) practiceoral communication of technical process.From 2021 to 2023, students in three different computer science courses took exams and createdvideo recordings of their solutions. The

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Cultural Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hans M Tritico, University of Mount Union; Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

) thatoverall productivity decreases because of tariffs due to decreased international trade does emergefrom the game.IntroductionCourseThe Global Engineering Course has been a required component of the engineering curriculumsince the inception of Engineering at the University of XX in 2010. Except for the Spring 2020and 2021 trips, which were cancelled due to COVID, every cohort has worked on an engineeringproject in an international setting for at least a week in countries such as Belize, Nigeria, and theUnited Arab Emirates [1], [2].In addition to the engineering field experience, students have sixty-five minutes of lecture andsixty-five minutes of lab per week during a 15-week spring semester. Each of the two modulesdescribed in this paper are

Conference Session

NEE Technical Session 4 - Assessments: Grading and deadlines

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

examples of how they are used in classroomenvironments.Introduction and MotivationIn the ever-evolving landscape of engineering education, the quest for fair and effectivegrading practices has become a topic of interest. The idea of "Grading for Equity," as JoeFeldman defines it in his book of the same name from 2019, lies at the core of thisauthor’s endeavor to change their grading practices. This approach transcends traditionalgrading norms, advocating for practices that are not only mathematically accurate butalso bias-resistant and motivational, ultimately geared toward fostering meaningfullearning experiences for students. [1]Traditional grading systems have several positive features that contribute to effectivecommunication within the

Conference Session

Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

underrepresentedand marginalized groups. Finally, we discuss the implications these findings have for preparinggraduate students to mentor in higher education settings.Keywords: Graduate Student Mentor, Engineering Education, Culturally Responsive Pedagogyand Practices, Academic Wheel of PrivilegeIntroductionGraduate student mentors play a crucial role in the professional and personal growth ofundergraduate engineering students, particularly due to the limited availability faculty have forone-on-one interactions with them [1], [2]. Among the array of tasks they take up in their roles,graduate student mentors are known to provide direct training and support to their undergraduatestudent mentees, function as midlevel managers between the students and the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

years. Theauthors piloted their broader Introduction to Engineering course during the Fall 2023 semester; asubset of freshmen from each of five disciplines -- civil engineering, computer engineering,construction engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering -- was enrolled.The data reported in this paper originates from this subset/pilot group.Before offering the pooled Intro course, the authors conducted an extensive literature review ofintroduction-to-engineering courses and unified-first-year engineering programs [1]. From theirreview, the authors adopted several key ideas:  The Intro course must address professionalism, computer-based calculations, and design [2]. The students should be able to perform

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Teamwork

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., Oklahoma Baptist University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

[1]. Today, manyfirst-year students typically have little hands-on experience related to engineering [2]. Manyhave never used common tools before and do not know how common devices, such as carengines, actually work. Stephen Belkoff, an engineering professor at Johns Hopkins, noted thelack of practical skills for incoming freshmen, “These are all A students, and it took two days tobuild a shelf from Home Depot and get it @$$-backwards” [3]. While they are generally verycomputer savvy, incoming freshmen have little experience with engineered equipment. Studentsdo get experience with equipment in a variety of labs and in their capstone projects during thecourse of their college careers, but neither of these may be with actual equipment used

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Will Cashel-Cordo; Hadi Kazemiroodsari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

disciplines of engineering, as well as undecided students. The courseintroduces students to engineering through discussion of broad topics like the definition ofengineer, engineering design, engineering ethics, professional societies, and so on. The ENGR1200 series, by contrast, is a lab course that is designed to be specific to different disciplines ofengineering: civil, mechanical, and so on. ENGR 1203 is the course at our institution for first-yearstudents who have enrolled in the civil engineering degree program.The redesign of our institution’s first-year engineering program is part of a broader trend in highereducation to develop curricula specifically for first-year engineering students [1]. This broadertrend is motivated in large part by low