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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Heath A. Schluterman; Aysa L. Galbraith; Leslie B. Massey

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Impact of E-Math on Engineering Students: Retention and Progression Outcomes Heath A. Schluterman1, Aysa L. Galbraith1, and Leslie B. Massey2 1 Teaching Associate Professor, 2Advanced Instructor, First-Year Engineering Program, University of ArkansasAbstractIn response to the growing need to support engineering students who were not calculus-ready,the University of Arkansas reintroduced the E-Math program in Fall 2016. This initiative aimedto improve retention and success rates by providing a curriculum that incorporated hands-on labsand integrated engineering applications to enhance student engagement

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jillian B. Schmidt

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Implementation of Weekly Active Learning Days in a Junior Level Aerospace Engineering Lecture Course Jillian B. Schmidt Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractAerospace Structures 1 is a required junior level lecture course taken by approximately 80students each academic year. Traditionally, this course has consisted of three 50-minute lecturesections per week, and students were assigned grades based on homework and exam scores.Beginning in Fall 2022, this course was re-designed to eliminate graded homework and replacethis graded component with participation in a

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Balaji C. Kartikeyan; James E. Steck; Alok Menon

designed,produced and shown to be flight worthy as per various regulations like Title 14 FAR regulations[1] for commercial aviation.Once the design and development are complete, the flight test is the final step before thecertification of the aircraft where it is proven that the aircraft meets all the handling qualities,stability and control requirements and safety parameters. Flight test also serves to collect data thatwill be further utilized to improve the simulation models used in training and future development[2]. A flight test aircraft is heavily instrumented with an array of sensors which monitors thousandsof aircraft parameters and informs the engineers about the health of the aircraft and its systems © American

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Chloe Mann; Emily Fitzpatrick; Jessica Deters

choose their engineering majors due to an intrinsicmotivation factor.KeywordsPersistence, engineering, motivation, first-generation, low-incomeIntroductionThe path to obtaining an engineering degree can have many ups and downs. Nearly 25% ofengineering students leave engineering by the end of the year, and another 25% leave by the endof their senior year [1]. The challenges that lead to leaving include difficult of content, lack ofpassion, and lack of sense of belonging and resources. In addition to understanding why studentsleave, it is important understand why students stay. Seymour & Hunter discuss the differencesbetween “persisters” and “leavers” within STEM fields [2]. They highlight the importance ofdifferences in identities between

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Hamzah Mousa; Margarita O. Genes; Adam C. Lynch

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Comprehensive Case Study of Project Based Learning in Engineering Hamzah Mousa1, Margarita Orozco Genes1, Adam Carlton Lynch2 1-Wichita State University – Department of Industrial Systems and Manufacturing Engineering 2- Wichita State University – Department of Applied EngineeringAbstract In the contemporary engineering education system, project-based learning is now seen as aninnovative pedagogy that maintains the constructive collaboration of content knowledge and real-world practice. PBL exposes students to real-life problems, increases the practice of problem-solving coupled with teamwork, and the fundamental skills

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Julia L. Morse

for in-classproblems-based and project-based activities were also easily adapted to support asynchronouslearning. These resources proved ideal for a quick transition to support online option students ina HyFlex course. Case examples from the non-lab class meetings of three different first andsecond-year engineering technology courses illustrate (1) the original intent of flipped classroomand problem-based learning activities for the in-person-only class and (2) how they weretranslated into the HyFlex environment to meet the needs of synchronous and asynchronouslearners.KeywordsHyFlex, flipped classroom, hybrid learning, blended learning, engineering technologyIntroductionExperiential learning is a hallmark of Engineering Technology programs

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Ibukunoluwa E. Salami; Segun S. Oladipo; Logan A. Perry

study have thepotential to enhance student retention, graduation rates, and academic performance, takingthe first steps in transforming the statics course into a catalyst for success in students'engineering pursuits.KeywordsStatics, DFW, Concepts, Instructors, Qualitative, InterventionsIntroductionEngineering statics is a branch of engineering mechanics that focuses on the effects of forceson objects, systems, and structures that are at rest or in equilibrium [1]. Statics introducescomplex engineering topics and concepts and is typically a foundational and a pre-requisitecourse in civil, architectural, and mechanical engineering programs [2]. Students areexpected to lean on their background in mathematics, physics, and engineering for this

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Sara E. Wilson; Emma Grob-French; Patsy Maddy; Nancy Noyes

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Incorporating Service Learning in an Engineering Programming Course to Promote Teamwork Sara E Wilson1, Emma Grob-French1, Patsy Maddy2, Nancy Noyes3 1 Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas 2 Kansas State Research and Extension Office, Kansas State University 3 Douglas County 4-H, Kansas State UniversityAbstractA key learning outcome required for accreditation of an engineering degree is that graduateshave learned how to function effectively as a team

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John W. Gibbons

Senior Capstone studentswith the idea of designing a point-and-click adventure game for preschool children. Once I had aComputer Science team willing to take on the project, I reached out to a professor from theSchool of Art and Design, Matthew Cook, who was able to assemble a team of artists for theproject. Professor Bryan ‘Kip’ Haaheim (currently retired) arranged a collaboration with a lonemusic student to write the score.The goal was to create a point-and-click adventure game for preschool children. I gave the teamthe following parameters: ● No reading ability required ● Theme appropriate for children ● Playable on PC ● Mouse is the only input deviceThe result was the creation of the game "Dragon Adventure" [1] , winner of

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Jennifer Glenn; Kathryn Weinland

course content quiz scores and student enjoyment when Kahoot was used. This implies thatincorporating Kahoot into university classroom settings can create a more engaging and effectivelearning environment that maximizes student outcomes across different academic disciplines.KeywordsGamified Learning, Kahoot, Psychology, Engineering, Teaching MethodsIntroductionThe integration of technology in classroom education has become increasingly important, as itcan enhance interactive teaching methods, facilitate greater student engagement [1], and improvelearning outcomes [2]. Utilizing tools like Kahoot can transform traditional teaching approaches,making learning more dynamic and engaging [3]. This shift towards digital learning platformssupports a

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Justin Fausto; Benjamin Cuebas; Preston Carroll; Rohit Dua

CircuitIntroductionThe 555 Timer integrated circuit was created in 1971, as mentioned by IEEE [1], to accomplishthe simple yet surprisingly difficult task of supplying digital oscillation for electrical andcomputer engineers. These oscillations can be provided with a minimal number of externalcomponents applied in specific configurations with the IC. The 8-pin chip was designed withsimplicity and versatility in mind, making it a widely usable IC for electronic applications.Despite its simple purpose, the internal workings of the 555 Timer can be difficult to understandgiven its complexity.In 2023 a device was conceptualized to assist in the education of the 555 Timer’s internalworkings as well as external configurations. By deconstructing the 555 Timer into its

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Kasey L. Moomau; Jessica Deters; Emily Fitzpatrick

volunteers, theproject aims to contribute to increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM education and careers.KeywordsGraduate Student Poster; K-12 Outreach; STEM IdentityIntroductionPositive STEM identity formation has been shown to be a key factor in students’ choice of andpersistence in STEM majors in undergraduate education [1], and lack of STEM identity inunderrepresented students is correlated with lower enrollment and success rates in undergraduateSTEM programs. Furthermore, underrepresented K-12 students are less likely to developpositive STEM identity without extra support, especially if they experience intersection of two ormore traditionally underrepresented identities (i.e. they identify as female and Black) [2]. Middleschool has been

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Daniel I. Chikwendu; Adam C. Lynch

transformation models (Deloitte, IBM, PwC). This study investigates amodel-based systems engineering strategy using MCSE/CAMEO to incorporate the synthesizeddigital transformation model and systems engineering management plan into the vee model. This © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024model will provide a standardized process strategy for any new startup or existing companylooking to establish a new facility [1][2][3][4][5].1.2 Problem statement Despite the benefits of a systems engineering management plan, life cycle model, anddigital transformation model, it remained a document-based systems engineering managementplan. This is not optimal due to the intricacy of traceability of multiple components of the

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Adam C. Lynch

resourcelimitations are acknowledged, it also underscores the importance of continuous improvement.2. Introduction Digital startups are newly established companies that use digital technologies to innovateand deliver products or services [1]. These startups can thrive by integrating SystemsEngineering tools alongside Digital Transformation to enhance operational and technicalprocesses, enabling effective competition in a dynamic market [2]. In manufacturing startups, Product Design is crucial in the technical process. Selectingthe right tools, like Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Modelica, can streamlineworkflows and enhance automation across manufacturing systems, offering strategic benefits.However, transitioning design conceptualization

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Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Supporting Engineering Identity and Belonging in a 4th year Sustainable Energy Engineering Course Molly McVey1,2 and Priscilla Lok-Chee Shum2,3 1 The University of Kansas, 2Simon Fraser University, 3Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityAbstractCommon factors that predict persistence in STEM include perceived belonging and fit andscience and/or engineering identity or self-concept. The goal of this work is to understand whichcomponents in a course were most impactful in terms of developing engineering identity andfeelings of belonging in the field. Development of engineering identity was encouraged

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Alejandra T. Velasco; Abhishek Juneja

. The integration of virtual programming andeducational brochures underscores the adaptability and scalability of escape rooms as tools forpromoting active learning and knowledge retention among engineering students.KeywordsEscape room, engineering education, active learning, gamification, chemical engineering.IntroductionIn recent years, the field of engineering education has seen a growing interest in innovativeteaching methods that can enhance student engagement, promote active learning, and developcritical thinking skills. The immersive nature of escape rooms engages participants in activelearning, problem-solving, and teamwork, making them conducive to fostering critical thinkingskills and knowledge retention [1], [2]. Among these methods

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Loraine Glidewell; Marisa Mendoza-Maurer; Joseph L. Polman; Daniel Knight; Angela Bielefeldt

models for students thinking of attending college 1(Knight et al., 2019; Hinojosa, 2018). In addition to mentorship, SCENIC also provides high quality environmental monitoringequipment to support engineering and science learning in rural communities. This is importantbecause rural high schools often cannot afford quality laboratory equipment like universityresearchers use. While schools closer to universities might have access to these resources simplydue to the privilege of proximity, the nature of geographic isolation for much of rural Coloradomakes accessing university resources a challenge. SCENIC seeks to disrupt this inequity

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Bobby Hodgkinson

WIP: Towards an AI Teaching Assistant for Aerospace Engineering Lab Courses Bobby Hodgkinson hodgkinr@colorado.edu Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences University of Colorado at BoulderIntroductionThe overarching aim of our current endeavors is to develop a comprehensive AI-based laboratoryteaching assistant framework, eventually including a personalized tutoring system, tailored forhigher education. This concept echoes the utility of platforms like Khanmigo [1] but isspecifically tailored to address the complexities and demands of higher education learningenvironments with large

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Randy Hurd; Sulahb Khadka; Yudi Lewis; Alicia Christensen; Dustin Grote

1 First-Year Bridge Program at Western Teaching University Randy Hurd, Sulabh Khadka, Yudi Lewis, Alicia Christensen & Dustin GroteAbstract: Universities in the United States experience high attrition rates, which are even higheramong first-generation college students, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds,and academically underprepared students. Many universities have sought to addressdisproportional dropout among these demographics by creating summer bridge programsintended to increase student confidence, address knowledge gaps, and inform students of on-campus resources. These programs, which have been

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Maila Hallare; Beth Schaubroeck; Kevin Treat

relatableto the 21st-century student (sprinting) equips our students with skills on analyzing experimental data,creating predictive models, and making informed decisions based on data and underlying theories.Introduction. In a compelling MAA address in 1997 (transcribed and available widely online), famousItalian mathematician Gian-Carlo Rota laments that “Most of the material now taught in an introductorydifferential equations course is hopelessly obsolete [1].” Some of the techniques in solving ODEs that helabelled as “disconnected tricks” and “preposterous” are exact equations, integrating factors, andsubstitution-based techniques to solve homogeneous differential equations.In recent years, fortunately, there has been an increasing emphasis on

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Angela Bielefeldt; Azadeh Bolhari P.E.

entering full-time, first-time, first-year students in colleges around theU.S. in fall 2022 (among 33,039 students) were: 2.1% ASD, 13.2% ADHD, 5.5% learningdisability (dyslexia, etc.), 20.7% psychological conditions (depression, PTSD, etc.), and 4.1%chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, etc.) (HERI, 2023). Because the level ofoverlap and multiple diagnoses among these students was not reported, the percentage of NDstudents could be 20 to 42%. A higher percentage of males than females had ASD (2.5% vs.1.3%) and ADHD (14.9% vs. 12.2%); a higher percentage of females than males hadpsychological conditions (26.0% vs. 10.8%) and chronic illness (5.0% vs. 2.6%) (HERI, 2023).In 2013, research showed that 1 in 160 U.S. college students

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Emma Stine; Amy Javernick-Will; Tiera Tanksley

‭Advancing Diversity in Humanitarian Engineering Education: Unveiling the Value‬ ‭of Investing in Marginalized Graduate Students’ Cultural and Social Capital.‬I‭ n early 2020, amidst global shifts driven by social justice movements, activists, scholars, and‬ ‭stakeholders urged increased representation of practitioners from marginalized racial backgrounds and‬ ‭nationalities in leadership roles within the HE sector. Consequently, there was a concerted push for greater‬ ‭enrollment of marginalized community members in HE educational programs‬‭[1], [2], [3]‬‭ hile the call to increase diversity within HE educational programs appears universally desired,‬W‭achieving tangible progress proves challenging within the structure of modern

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Jack Elliot; Alex Nielson

Work In Progress: A Scoping Review of Social Network Analysis Methods in Engineering EducationIntroductionIn undergraduate engineering education, interactions between students are an important aspect ofthe learning environment. From a situated epistemology, knowledge is distributed amongindividuals. Increasing the connections between individuals generally increases the accesseveryone has to other individuals’ knowledge. In the engineering education context, theeducators’ ability to understand how interactions between students are formed and persist has thepotential to offer valuable insights into enhancing the learning experience overall [1].To understand how interactions relate to engineering

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Katherine Robert

1 The Cri�cal Role of Faculty in Neurodivergent Engineering Student Success and Mental Health: A Conceptual ApproachIntroduc�onThe purpose of this conceptual paper is to help faculty in engineering educa�on to become neuro-inclusive allies to neurodivergent engineering students who have cogni�ve differences like au�sm,ADHD, dyslexia, etc. An interdisciplinary conceptual theory synthesis (Jaakkola, 2020) is used, whichdraws on par�cipatory neurodivergent-led and voiced research literature from across higher educa�onand engineering educa�on. The goal is to untangle faculty assump�ons about

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Grace Burleson; Janet Tsai; Daria Kotys-Schwartz

of engineering education, particularly at the undergraduatelevel (Lee, 2009; Turns et al., 2004) – but what about at the doctoral level? 1 Across the U.S., mechanical engineering PhD programs prepare students for conductingindependent, innovative research in a variety of fundamental areas. PhDs are granted for thecreation of new knowledge within specific disciplines. Research within mechanical engineeringcan include mechanics, materials, thermal-fluid sciences, dynamics, design, and more. Scholarsagree that scholarship in these areas is critical for the advancement of engineering practice andpedagogy (Hubka & Eder, 2012). However

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Ruhan Yang; Ellen Do

paper with insights for the design andimplementation of similar courses in the future.BACKGROUNDTopics Covered in the FORM Curriculum The use of 3D technologies in education has been steadily increasing, driven by advancementsin technology and a growing recognition of the importance of digital literacy. The introduction ofcomputer-aided design (CAD) has made 3D design more convenient, leading manyengineering-related degree programs to include a CAD course [1]. In our department, we havedeveloped the FORM curriculum to teach students the fundamentals of 3D modeling, animation,and printing from both conceptual and practical perspectives. The application scenarios of CAD technologies are different in different disciplines, and thusthe focus of

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Angela Bielefeldt; Katherine Ramos; Joan Tisdale

student interests and theimpact of this material in the course.BackgroundAll engineers should be trained to consider sustainability in their work [1]. This should beginwhen students are first introduced to engineering, setting an expectation that sustainabilityconsiderations are a normal part of engineering [2]. At CU, the first-year engineering designcourse (FYED) was selected for sustainability integration. FYED is taken by the majority ofstudents across all engineering majors. The course has multiple instructors who span alldisciplines from the college, which can lead to variability in course content. This researchleveraged insights from a diffusion of innovation study [3] to make integrating sustainabilityeasy for instructors while also

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Jenna Greenwood; Phil Courey; Amanda Parker; Malinda Zarske

engage in interactive and supportive learning, discussion, and planning within thefinancial wellness curriculum. Seminar activities take place in subgroups facilitated by mentorson a more approachable scale within the large group. Each seminar begins with 15-20 minutesdedicated to community-building activities before moving into a financial wellness topic andactivities. The seminar themes and learning outcomes are outlined in the following chart. Seminar Series & Learning Outcomes Theme Seminar 1: Courageous • Students will examine the principles of courageous dialogue. Dialogue Principles • Students will create and share individual interpretations and meaning of courageous

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2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Erin Marie Furtak; Caitlin Anderson; Shannon Boutwell; Sam Haven; Melinda Lopez; Samantha Duwe; Janet Green; Adam Kellerman; Linda Parker; Lauren Blum

communicate information at long distances, and identifying societal needs thatcan be filled by various devices that can be placed on satellites.Table 1 provides an overview of our unit storyline, including the questions that will providecoherence through the unit from students’ perspectives.Lesson Set StorylineLesson set 1: Phenomenon: How can space weather affect satellites?Launch Initial model + explanation: How can we represent satellites in the Earth-Sun system? Design Project Preview: How will we show what we know and have learned at the end of this unit?Lesson set 2: What are satellites?What do satellitesdo? How do satellites (natural

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Timothy Frank; Daphne DePorres; Emily Stoneham; Joel Sloan P.E.; Vincent Bongionanni; Eric Tucker

. They left the course better understanding what each entailed and what engineering lookslike for each discipline. Many expressed a sense of empowerment and privilege relative to theirpeers not in the course, when discussing their experience working in so many of the engineeringlabs around campus.Self-reported skill development increased in all 17 course objectives and by the end of thecourse, students perceived their abilities at a level of 3.0 out of 4.0 or better (on a scale of 0 to 4)for all objectives. (Fig 1). The least improvement occurred in skills such as workingcollaboratively on a project (question 5), writing a technical report (question 17) andcommunicating through an oral presentation (question 16). These were also some of the