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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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ofdesign processes, but often require additional program resources.1. IntroductionIn the 21st century, product lifecycle management (PLM) initiatives swept the engineering industry,with more companies transitioning to digital collaborative design methods over existingengineering design strategies, where a company would keep an on-site design file storage systemthat includes hand drawings and requirement documents. With enterprises realizing the advantagesof PLM systems and how they impact their organizational structure and capabilities, engineeringdesign processes have changed dramatically, from a traditionally closed environment toincorporating multiple departments into a collaborative design space. The shift in mindset towardsa collaborative

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45557Boosting Programming Success for Diverse, Large Engineering Classes: Game-BasedVisualization and Phased Assessment in Computing EducationMs. Chaohui Ren, Auburn University [1] Mohamed, Abdallah. ”Designing a CS1 programming course for a mixed-ability class.” Proceedings of the western Canadian conference on computing education. 2019. [2] Shettleworth, Sara J. Cognition, evolution, and behavior. Oxford university press, 2009.Dr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is a professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adam Barnes, University of Virginia

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Professional Papers

in Engineering ClassesIntroductionThe ability to work well in teams is consistently one of the most sought-after skills byemployers, and so deserves serious attention in higher education courses [1]. To evaluate theeffectiveness of any program or module designed to teach teamwork requires a valid assessmenttool. This is particularly important in engineering disciplines which must assess teamwork aspart of their ABET accreditation. Because teamwork assessment is often subjective, it can bedifficult to evaluate rigorously.Assessing the work produced by a team is not necessarily a good indication of the teamworkitself [2]. Peer assessment offers a more direct measurement of teamwork, often done with asurvey of team members. Ideally, surveys

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; James C. Squire P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Professional Papers

but were not used for mathplacement. There were many studies done prior to the pandemic that considered theeffectiveness of standardized tests and placement tests for math courses. Studies often concludedthat placement tests were not the best predictors of success in math [1].Most STEM majors at VMI, including Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), requirecalculus-based mathematics courses. In any given year, up to approximately 40% of cadetsentering the CEE department fail to obtain a 21 or higher on the placement test and are requiredto start in Precalculus. The CEE curriculum has been designed to allow cadets to remain ontrack for graduation in eight semesters even if a cadet is required to start in Precalculus.However, since the

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

disabled students, both those with andwithout formal accommodations, want from their schools and instructors to better accesstheir education. This work describes a range of barriers to equitable access to education, asexperienced by undergraduates in their engineering classes. Additionally, it formalizesdisabled engineering students’ recommendations for university systems and instructors toease the burden the students face.I. INTRODUCTION The population of college students with disabilities is rising each year [1], yet, disabledvoices are largely absent from the literature, so it is important to understand disabled students'experiences in engineering [2]. STEM disciplines in particular are less accessible due to normsand curriculum

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Design Society Belonging School of […]The School of […] has taken proactive steps to ensure theseprinciples are infused throughout the curriculum, including asignature course experience and purposeful integration andassessment of ethics and inclusive belonging for excellenceprinciples scaffolded throughout degree pathways. Defining Our TermsOur Definitions and Connection to the Curriculum EthicsEthics is acting and with integrity and accountability to foster aclimate of civility, honesty, and respect. Our ethics are embodied inour Code of Conduct. Guiding Principles at […] 1. Maintaining the Highest Ethical Standards 5. Respect for each Person 2. Honesty and

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of TomorrowAbstractFirst-generation, low-income students, and racially minoritized students face structuraleducational inequities, resulting in lower rates of graduate degree attainment compared to theircounterparts [1]. A Step to the Doctorate Institute (S2D) at Virginia Tech’s Center for theEnhancement of Engineering Diversity (VT CEED) bridges the gap between undergraduate andgraduate programs, boosting underrepresented minority engagement in graduate education byproviding an

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: The Next Leaders Academy: Learned Experience from an AI Summer Camp Experience

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Next Leaders Academy:Ethical AI Camp2024 RecapIn June 2024, the Gaskins Foundation hosted a pilot camp title “NextLeaders Academy: Ethical AI Camp” for high school students in theGreater Cincinnati area. by Delano White 1 Camp Overview June 8-12, 2024 Location: University of Cincinnati Digital Futures Building Target Age: 9-12 grades Focus: Exploring ethical considerations in the development and application of AIThe Digital Futures is part of the University of theCincinnati. Housed within the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the building houses research labs, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and otheramenities to foster creativity and growth in the

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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analysis of narratives. Our findings suggest that engineering students often avoiddiscussing their emotional needs. When they do, they are more likely to seek out chosenfamilies, where they feel greater authenticity and less judgment given the lack of powerdynamics. Positive relationships within traditional families, supplemented by chosenfamilies, contribute to stronger emotional well-being and support students' success asengineers. These results, and others, are discussed further.IntroductionA sense of belonging strongly affect factors such as emotional well-being, motivation, andacademic success of a person [1]. In higher education, especially in more difficult fieldssuch as engineering and computing, a strong sense of belonging to one’s field

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Track 3: Technical Session 6: Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian American Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

1 1 Background: Demographics • Asian Americans make up ~5.6% of households in the U.S., the second smallest racial group after First Nation groups [1] • Yet, (non-/immigrant) Asian/Asian Americans (A/AAs) are usually considered non-minoritized groups in postsecondary science and engineering (S&E) education as A/AA takes up 6%, 10%, 12%, and 11% of degree receipts of associates’, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral respectively [2] 2Asian Americans make up approximately 5.6% of households in the U.S. according

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse Survey Responses Among Undergraduate Engineering Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida; Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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addressing this need as itprepares future engineering researchers and practitioners. Despite increased representation ofminoritized individuals in recent years [1], statistics show that women and other minorities (e.g.,racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic), are less likely to pursue graduate school compared to theirWhite male counterparts. Prior literature exploring the experiences of undergraduate minoritizedstudents tends to focus on deficit-based perspectives, such as lack of language proficiencies anddifficulties assimilating to university culture [2]. While acknowledging these barriers isimportant, understanding the skills and knowledge these students hold and how they use theseassets to navigate their institution can provide a clear, tangible

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Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2216561. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.1 Overview of NCWIT’s Philosophy2NCWIT Undergraduate System ModelOrganizational Change Process Communicating for Change Evidence-based tools help establish credibility by explaining a vision ofchange and how it is grounded in theories, best practices, and resources. Creator: https://pixy.org/ | Credit: https://pixy.org/763757/ Copyright: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Use Compelling Evidence “[I have met] an incredible

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

asproponents for gender equity and inclusivity and carry the lessons learned in training into alltheir activities across campus. Over the course of the A&A program, 47 faculty, staff, andadministrators were trained as Allies. The Advocates led round-table discussions in theirworkshops and resulting discussions indicated a disjunct in views of equity between faculty andadministration.Facilitated Peer Mentor CirclesMentoring strategic planning sessions were held for faculty by rank with members grouped into(1) Research Scientists, (2) Non-tenure track Teaching Faculty, (3) Tenure-track AssistantProfessors, (4) Associate Professors, and (5) Full Professors, Program Chairs & DepartmentHeads. These sessions engaged over 70% of campus faculty

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Avis Carrero, Tufts University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case StudyIntroduction Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) into engineering education isincreasingly recognized as essential for fostering transformative change. By highlighting thesocial and political dimensions of engineering practice and design, DEIJ initiatives addresslongstanding challenges in the field. Scholars have recently prioritized embedding social issuesacross various curricular contexts [1] - [3], underpinned by research that demonstrates howinclusive curricula enhance students' comprehension of engineering problems by situating themwithin real-world contexts [4

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

disabled students.To broaden participation and increase diversity in engineering and computing majors in 4-yearuniversities and colleges, bridge and success programs (also called intervention programs in someliterature) such as summer bridge, engineering scholar, and bootcamp have been used to supportstudents’ college transition and retention [1-8]. Some were initially created with federal fundingsupport from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Engineering,Technology, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) and Louis Stokes Alliances for MinorityParticipation Program (LSAMP) [9] and institutionalized later. Both S-STEM Scholars programand LSAMP Scholars program not only provide financial support to student participants but

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Track 5: Technical Session 7: WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Musabbiha Zaheer; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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environment, primarilylecture-based courses, and long-term assignments.Extensive evidence supports the idea that effective teaching practices can enhanceacademic success, including: 1. Building a positive rapport with instructors: Negative interactions and communication with instructors can have lasting effects on these students (Perry & Franklin, 2006). One study discovered that students with ADHD heavily rely on instructor support, especially in response to accommodation requests like extended test time or written lecture notes, to succeed in college. 2. Employing an instructional style that fosters learning: The instructional style also plays a crucial role in the academic success of these students since

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Work In Progress: Understanding Servingness for Minoritized Students in Introductory Computing Courses at a Hispanic Serving Community College

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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she served as an instructor for the first-year professional development seminar and as coordinator for the summer bridge program. Her research interests include equity in engineering education, middle-years of engineering, and engineering student support for post-traditional students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Good [Insert time i.e., morning, afternoon, or evening]! Todaywe’ll be focused on understanding servingness for Minoritizedstudents in Introductory Computing Courses at a HispanicServing Community College.My name is 1) Antarjot Kaur and I’m a second year Ph.D student situated in the Engineering Education department at Virginia Tech 2) Paul Bigby and I am also a

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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. Statistical tests were conducted and results were documented on the power of simulation.Development of Finite Element AnalysisA computer program was developed by idealizing the flexible pavement into a finite element continuum.In this investigation a layered pavement system was idealized as an axisymmetric solid with finiteboundaries in both radial and axial directions, as shown in Fig 1. The axisymmetric body was thendivided into a set of ring elements, rectangular in section and connected along their nodal circles. Thefinite elements are actually complete rings in the circumferential direction, and the nodal points at whichthey are connected are circular lines in plan view. Because of axisymmetry, the three-dimensionalproblem reduces to a two

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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. 1Open Ended Problem DescriptionA beam has been chosen as the group problem in the Strength of Materials Course5 because it has anopen-ended solution space such that there is no single solution that will fulfill all the requirements;therefore, it can be considered an ill structured problem. Two objectives are defined for this project: 1. To design and construct a maximum strength beam out of wood board to span ~30 inches and carry a concentrated load at mid-span. The beam must not exceed 8 inches in height. 2. To test the constructed beam, record its response and prepare a report describing the structural response and failure characteristics of the beam.The class was divided into groups with a maximum of three members. Students

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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rehabilitation can ease the discomfort and difficulty associated with physical therapyexercise [8]. Music during physical exercise has resulted in increased endurance andperformance [1]. Some studies have shown improved motor performance and increased aerobicendurance with the use of music during exercise [5]. Music has been shown to reduce bloodpressure in performing potentially stressful tasks. A study measured the blood pressures ofsurgeons performing mental tasks. The blood pressures were reduced the most when they wereable to listen to music of their choice while performing the specified task [4].Computer science is no stranger to music. Music has been used to help teach computerprogramming. The inclusion of musical device control has been used to

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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end of course surveys, constituent focus groups, senior exit surveys, and facultyobservations.The current capstone design course, Civil Engineering Design (CED), was developed tomimic the civil engineering experiences students will face when they enter theengineering workforce after graduation. While this capstone course model continues todevelop with each successive semester, the Civil Engineering Faculty at CGA feel thenew course is better able to achieve the course objectives of graduating students who can“plan, design, execute, and manage a complex open-ended civil engineering project”.1 Inaccomplishing this goal, students produce engineering design documents, constructiondrawings, cost estimates, construction schedules, and any other

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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the second semester of junior year, and the second in first semester ofsenior year as shown below. Aerospace engineering students take ME387: Introduction to Aerodynamics,and ME481: Aircraft Performance and Static Stability. Students in the automotive track take ME491:Mechanical Power Plants, and ME492: Mechanical Powertrains and Vehicle Dynamics. Figure 1: Aeronautical and Automotive Systems Subdisciplines The design process is taught in ME404: Mechanical Engineering Design, which students takeconcurrently with their 2nd sub-discipline elective in their senior year. This course teaches thefundamental design methodology and is where the student design teams are formed. Partway through thesemester, the students

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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M. Ali Montazer, University of New Haven

Helping Connecticut Aerospace Parts Manufacturers Become Lean M. Ali Montazer, Ph.D. University of New Haven – Tagliatela College of Engineering West Haven, Connecticut 06516 AbstractWith funding support from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) /National Aerospace Leadership Initiatives (NALI), a Center for Simulation Modeling andAnalysis has been established at the University of New Haven. The objectives of theCenter are (1) to bring modeling and simulation techniques and tools, through faculty andstudent teams, to the Connecticut aerospace parts manufacturers to support their efforts inimplementing Lean / Six

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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, therefore, have to obtain complete academic records foreach student and manually compute this MSE GPA for each individual. Since we desired apredictor that was readily available, we decided to use the simpler, easily obtained, cumulativeGPA.In addition to choosing the predictive characteristic of their GPA, we desired the most accurateprediction model. In other words, we set out to determine if simply converting GPA to apercentage was as accurate as other models that considered the distribution of grades. In order toinvestigate this question, we compared the accuracy of three models: • Model 1 – “GPA to Percent”. In this model, we converted each individual’s GPA at the close of the previous semester to a percentage and used this

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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wasused for both in-class demonstrations and homework assignments. Approximately 70 studentswere surveyed at the end of the term regarding the effectiveness of the software. All of thestudents describe themselves as visual learners and agree that animations, in some form, will beregularly used in engineering classes in the near future. Most students think that their overallunderstanding of particle kinematics and kinetics was significantly improved by using theprogram. They consider the software easy to use and recommended it to instructors who teachintroductory Dynamics classes.In this paper, the software functionality will be detailed. The results of the survey will beanalyzed and the pedagogical advantages will be evaluated.1. IntroductionIn

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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in the discipline, and built upon theprinciple of reciprocity”.1 This educational paradigm strongly supports the mission of the UnitedStates Coast Guard Academy (CGA) to “strengthen the nation’s future by educating, training,and developing leaders of character who are ethically, intellectually, professionally, andphysically prepared to serve their country and humanity”2.In 2004, service-learning projects with local water and wastewater treatment plants were initiatedas the semester project in Environmental Engineering II. This course is a three-credit major areaelective that includes design and analysis of sewer systems, water distribution systems, and waterand wastewater treatment systems. The course follows an introductory

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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12dimensionally (2D) ordered porous arrays using monolayer colloidal crystal templates has the advantageof generating hierarchical structures at micro and nanometer length scales. Polystyrene (PS) beads withthe size of 1 micron were used to form 2D ordered arrays14. The arrays were served as the casting moldsto make Co3O4 hierarchical structures.The external force-assisted nanocasting or spinning concept has been proposed for years15,16,17,18. Thistechnique has been studied for making polymer fibers15,17,19. The principles have also been explored formanufacturing ceramic fibers15,18. By extending the external force-assisted nanocasting process conceptto various material systems, it is possible to synthesize fibers as suitable organic-inorganic

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Pooria Samandi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jasmine Pae, The University of Texas at Arlington; Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

pressure and the reciprocal oftemperature. The equation is expressed as: ∆𝐻𝑣𝑎𝑝 ln 𝑃 = +𝐶 (1) 𝑅𝑇where P is the vapor pressure, T is the temperature, R is the universal gas constant, ∆𝐻𝑣𝑎𝑝 is theenthalpy of vaporization, and C is an integration constant. While extremely simple and generic,the Clausius-Clapeyron equation remains accurate over narrow temperature ranges where theenthalpy of vaporization is relatively constant. This model becomes quite inaccurate near thecritical or triple point due to fluctuating thermodynamic properties, which severely

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

Design Conference Organizing Committee and has held leadership positions in both organizations. Before joining UTD, he worked as an engineer for 10 years, primarily at Southwest Research Institute. Robert is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX A Rigorous Capstone Peer Evaluation Process