Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sascha Hilgenfeldt, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

CourseAbstractIntegrating computational tools into engineering education has become pivotal, enhancingstudents’ depth of knowledge and better preparing them for future careers. The Grainger Collegeof Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has embraced this shift since Fall2021 by integrating computational Python exercises through Jupyter notebooks into their Staticscourse, a required course in several degree programs in the college. In each subsequent semester,additional resources were made available to students to bolster the implementation ofcomputational tools. In addition, the course sequence was modified to require students to take alinear algebra course with emphasis on computational tools as a co-requisite or prerequisite forthe Statics

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

landscape of science and technology continually reshapes the job market, creating anincreasing need for individuals skilled in these technical fields [1]. This escalating demand hasresulted in a notable increase in the number of STEM professionals [2]. In 2021, 34.9 millionindividuals (about twice the population of New York) engaged in STEM occupations, comprising24% of the U.S. workforce, up from 29.0 million in 2011. Notably, within the STEM workforce,approximately two-thirds (65% or 22.6 million) were men, while about one-third (35% or 12.3)were women in 2021 [3]. Several research studies have investigated major barriers that preventfemale success in STEM fields [4],[5]. Male domination of STEM careers, lack of awareness ofeducational and career

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahnavi Dirisina, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

,expectations of workload in engineering undergraduate classes, process of choosing anengineering major, extent of career exploration, and influence from role models. From thissurvey instrument, four statements were sampled to measure perceived competence, three forengineering intrinsic value, four for belonging, and one survey statement for self-efficacy.The Pittsburg Freshman Engineering Attitudes Survey (PFEAS) was designed to assess and trackthe abilities and attitudes of engineering freshmen [13]. It measures several aspects of students’attitudes including their expectations of the engineering profession. For the purposes of thissorting procedure, 8 survey statements were sampled to assess engineering intrinsic value.In an evaluation of students

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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Professional Papers

rig-orous academic instruction with a military framework. The paper explores VMI's capstone pro-jects' historical development and significance, highlighting how the military structure uniquelyshapes their design and implementation. This study investigates the academic and career impactsof these projects, drawing on feedback from students and faculty. Additionally, it identifies op-portunities for improvement, including fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing part-nerships with industry, and refining assessment criteria. Finally, the role of continuous improve-ment mechanisms, such as ABET accreditation, are assessed to ensure the ongoing relevance andeffectiveness of VMI’s capstone programs. This research aims to provide insights

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland

Success Class each semester they hold thescholarship. We believe that just giving money in the form of a scholarship does not guaranteesuccess. The Academic Success class gives academic support, primarily through the “Guaranteed4.0 Plan” and encouragement and sets high goals (graduate school expected). The courseincludes the following topics: resumes, interviewing, elevator speeches, how to work a careerfair, research, detailed time management, how to learn, internships, portfolios, career planning,graduate school, what the engineering industry expects when hiring students, and how tonegotiate a salary. The engineering Career Services assists in the presentation of some of thesetopics. Additional emotional and social support is given through the

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

underrepresented students in STEM. Through aphased research study of STEM transfer students, researchers discovered that women incommunity college who declared a major in engineering or computer science were much morelikely than men to switch out of those majors. In addition, community college students wereless likely than their university counterparts to belong to professional societies, which offerexposure to academic and professional networks, mentors, and career opportunities. Toaddress this, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) created programming in 2022 to increasecommunity college women’s membership and support their engagement in societal activities.The program reduces financial barriers with free memberships and stipends for communitycollege

Collection

2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Ronald P. Uhlig

computer science. In keeping with the mission of National University, this degree wasand still is targeted toward working adults, typically in their mid-30s, although there have beenmany younger and older students as well. Thousands of graduates have gone on to havesuccessful careers in computer science and related fields. Hundreds have gone on to pursue andobtain master’s degrees in computer science and related fields. This has been aided by atransition program that enables upper division BS Computer Science students to take and receivecredit for some graduate courses required in the National University Master of Science inComputer Science program. A few of our graduates have gone on to receive doctorates incomputer science and related fields.A

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Laith Al Any; Jodi Reeves; Carl Josephson

Roadmap Barriers Options Self barriers University Education Certificates or Outer barriers Licenses Technical TrainingPROFESSIONAL LICENSES FOR REFUGEE ENGINEERSThe United States does not have a national engineering license. Licenses are issued by stateboards of licensure or registration. And while some engineering professions do not requirelicensure (they may be exempt due to “industrial exemptions” or they may not provide servicesto the public), in many disciplines such as Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE)license is mandatory for career

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

concepts, foster collaboration,fidence in ethical considerations, greater appreciation for AI’srole in learning, and improved career readiness. The results and build career competencies in line with the Nationalhighlight the transformative potential of AI when thoughtfully Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards [7].integrated into coursework, fostering an inclusive environment To measure the effectiveness of these interventions, surveysthat enhances academic and professional development. This were conducted at the beginning and end of the semester.paper discusses the methodologies, findings, and implications for The findings reveal a shift in students’ perceptions of AIeducators aiming

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston; Jerrod A. Henderson, University of Houston

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #39415Conceptualizing Program Quality in Engineering Education Ph.D. ProgramsDr. Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston Dr. Le Shorn Benjamin has amassed over a decade of experience in the field of education. Her career spans local and international borders and have included roles in educational research, program administra- tion, higher education accreditation and K-12 teaching. She is the recipient of the Robert Newby Award for Diversity Efforts, the Central Michigan University College of Graduate Studies 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award, a Central Michigan University Department of Educational Leadership

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Teaching Tools: Student Experience and Reflection (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan R. Broberg, Purdue University; Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Danielle N. Wagner, Purdue University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

-campusinstruction.Key findings include the growth in civil engineering knowledge for each cohort regardless ofdelivery method. Learners consistently identified innovative activities like debates and livedemonstrations as the most impactful for student learning. They identified hands-on activitiesand field visits as the most engaging and memorable. At the end of each course, instructors self-identified as gaining knowledge of research-based educational methods, greater ease in teachingand managing a classroom, and confidence in assessing student learning. The innovativeteaching approach to pre-college education has encouraged new cohorts of high school studentsto pursue engineering as a career and current graduate students to pursue engineering educationas a

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Al Humidi; Alena Sloan; Andrea Atkins, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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

) is due to the historical and demographic foundations that are not inclusive to womenand people of color that these fields were built upon. In their research, Lee et al. [1] andBlackwell et al. [2] both discuss how these factors continue to contribute to theunderrepresentation of women and people of color in the STEM industry. This is attributed to the“leaky pipeline” phenomenon where women lose interest in engineering as their careerprogresses due to continuous barriers such discrimination, inequitable resources andopportunities [2]. This further contributes to the loss of interest in STEM as young women andpeople of color achieve new milestones in their careers. Fixing the “leaks” in this pipeline,starting with addressing the dysfunctions

Conference Session

Problem- and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marissa Christina Owens, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

influence students’ interest in engineering and impactfuture career choices [8].BackgroundProblem-Based Learning (PBL)Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional approach that empowerslearners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge to solve ill-structured problems. In PBL, learners work together in collaborative groups to constructunderstanding through problem-solving [9], [10]; [11]. Through engagement in the problem-solving process, learners acquire knowledge and develop higher-order thinking skills [11]. PBLis based on the idea that learners should not be passive recipients of knowledge because passivityhinders a deep understanding of the presented material and its application to real-world

Conference Session

NOTE NEW TIMESLOT: Technical Session 7 - Paper 1: Auto-ethnographic Reflections : Lessons from Leading a STEM Initiative for Girls in School While We Ourselves Were in School

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Kayli Heather Battel, Tufts University; Kritin Mandala, Saguaro High School; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers; Natalie Anna Foster, Sisters in STEM - Saguaro High School; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Lissa Erickson, Battel Engineering; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

with young girls interested in STEM related education.The Core concept behind SiS : interactive teaching methods. Students in SiS experience STEM,vs. passive learning or ‘information download’. Our Fundamental mission is to empower younggirls. STEM can be theirs at any age! For more information please see [1] Our paper looks at the problem of low gender representation from the lens of attractingyoung girls into STEM fields [2], [3]. We acknowledge the benefits of STEM initiatives targetedtowards attracting girls in school to consider pursuing Engineering degrees and careers [4], [5],[6],[7]. Further, we consider initiatives aiming to address this disparity as significant andirreplaceable. We build on this narrative to posit the

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 1: Creating Pathways for Success and Engagement for Women in Engineering

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Jalonda Nakay Thompson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anne Skutnik, Tickle College of Engineering; Jamie Baalis Coble, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anahita Khojandi, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Angelica M Palomino, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Veerle Keppens, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ozlem Kilic, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

contributes to women’s recruit- ment, retention, and graduation within the TCE. Thompson has mentored student leaders throughout her career, most recently with women-centric organizations in the college. She has served as a Chancel- lor appointed member of UT’s Commission for Women and a board member with NASPA’s Center for Women. Thompson has received numerous recognitions and honors, including the 2017 NAMEPA Out- reach Program Award, 2017 NAMEPA Wings to Succeed Award, 2014 Outstanding New Professional, 2014 NACADA Region III Excellence in Advising – New Advisor (NC), and 2012 Gold Winner-Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and Related-Excellence Award. Thompson earned a Master’s degree in business administration

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna N. Griffith, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas, Dallas; Meagan C. Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Patrice Nicole Storey

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Diversity

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

Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (2016–2019), Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech (2011–2016) and held faculty and administrative positions at Virginia Commonwealth University (2008–2011) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1998–2008). Her research interests include: Broadening Participation, Faculty and Graduate Student Development, International/Global Education, Teamwork and Team Effectiveness, and Quality Control and Manage- ment. In 2003, she received the CAREER award from the Engineering Education and Centers Division of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Adams is a leader in the advancement and inclusion of all in science, technology, engineering

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ChE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Burkholder, Auburn University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

campus, were important in the major selection process.To focus exclusively on which factors affect students’ aspirations to study chemical engineeringneglects the bulk of the process that produces chemical engineering graduates. For example, thereare many points in their academic careers that women may choose to enter or exit a chemicalengineering program. The problem of attrition in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) more broadly has been widely studied. The most famous study is theethnographic study conducted by Seymour and colleagues that investigated reasons why studentschoose to leave STEM. One of the most cited reasons for leaving STEM in the original study waspoor teaching in STEM courses; this remained true in the

Conference Session

Research Methodologies – Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Brooks Michael Leftwich, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Russell Korte, The George Washington University; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #38320Investigating Engineering Practice Using Ethnographic Methods:Experiences of Student Observers at Multiple Field SitesProf. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is a Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He also leads the Global Engineering Education Collaboratory (GEEC) research group, and is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award to study boundary-spanning roles and competencies among early career engineers. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D

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Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Using Student Learning Outcomes in Construction Internships P. Warren Plugge, PhD Central Washington University Ellensburg, WashingtonAbstractInternships or co-operative learning experiences have proven a value for young professionals orstudents to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in their chosen degree and career path.Companies find value in this process as a process to identify potential candidates that would besuitable to hire as careered paid positions within the company and in many cases provide theopportunity to hire the student prior to their graduation. Construction management academia

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Forrest Mims III’s Getting Started in Electronics. Prototypingcircuits with physical components provided mastery experiences that built a sense of personalself-efficacy and identity as an engineer, launching many engineering careers. We advocate forproviding these mastery experiences to non-electrical engineering majors to develop technicalliteracy. To this end, we developed an electronics course aimed at a broad, interdisciplinaryaudience which guided students through a series of projects teaching the fundamentals ofsoldering, circuits, and microcontrollers, then a guided, open-ended circuit design project. Wemeasured self-efficacy and sense of identity before and after participating in the design project.We found a 13% increase in self-efficacy

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 2: Community Retrospectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo D. Koretsky, Tufts University; Lisa G. Bullard, P.E., North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas, Austin; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Chem- ical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, and the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award.Dr. Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas, Austin Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a

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2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch

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Diversity

.  space lander that can keep items (such as people) inside the lander after impact.  paper Mars helicopter,  model of a space habitat.  working robot arm.  Mars rover.An end-of-program survey found that the program did increase students’ interest in engineeringand knowledge of engineering careers by providing them with challenging real-life applicationsof engineering.IntroductionThis paper describes a one-week morning summer program entitled, ‘Becoming an Engineer.”The program was provided for middle school students to introduce them to the engineeringdiscipline and what engineers do and was the vehicle for demonstrating the work in whichengineers engage. Through a program Students were also introduced to the profession

Conference Session

ERM: New Research Methods and Tools

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Sara Vohra; Eileen Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

degree in Physics from Indiana University in Bloomington and a BS in Engineering Physics at UIUC.Karin Jensen Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Associate Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Cornell University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Johnson, Georgia Southern University; Priya Goeser, Georgia Southern University; Josiah Hacker, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Snyder, Georgia Southern University

teaching assistant. Currently, he is an aerospace acoustics and vibrations engineer, while simultaneously pursuing his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comThe Challenge of Challenges: Virtual Engineering Design Challenges During the COVID19 Pandemic (Evaluation)IntroductionEngineering design competitions for K-12 students have been a consistent recruitment strategyfor many universities. Most of these activities also serve as a learning experience for students asthey consider future career paths. In the recent past, a number of these competitions andexperiences have involved

Conference Session

Hands On Experience

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2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Troy Cristobal, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Conference Submission

Paper ID #35948Hands-On Activity for Conceptual Understanding of Rigid Body KinematicsTroy Cristobal, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Biomedical engineering undergraduate at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.Ms. Eileen W. Rossman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Eileen Rossman has a worked in various industries for over 14 years before starting a career teaching en- gineering. Her industry experience includes field support for Navy Nuclear refueling with Westinghouse, analysis and programming of pipeline flow solutions with Stoner Associates, and design

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Intersections of Identity and Student Experiences: Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session 10

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaylla Cantilina, University of Michigan; Robert Loweth, University of Michigan

important step in the career development of engineering andengineering education faculty. However, access to engineering graduate school is inequitable dueto several structural and institutional barriers that negatively impact students with marginalizedidentities. These barriers include, but are not limited to, admissions criteria that implicitly favorWhite men from backgrounds of substantial educational and financial privilege [1], unspokenWhite patriarchal norms regarding who belongs in engineering graduate education [2]–[4], andchilly institutional climates where students face alienation, micro- and macro-aggressions, andlack of institutional support [5]–[7]. While prior work has called attention to the barriers thataffect marginalized students

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Kleinke, University of Detroit Mercy; David Pistrui, University of Detroit Mercy; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy

Industry 4.0, the FourthIndustrial Revolution and COVID-19 are creating a new sense of urgency to drive collaborationbetween industry and education.In 2022, academic institutions offer three paths to prospective engineering students, whichstudents qualify for via standardized testing;Path 1) 4-year bachelor degrees with “R1” research focus: typically following on to postgraduatedegrees and careers in research or academia.Path 2) 2-year associate degree (community college): typically leading to a career based on atechnical skill or trade.Path 3) 4-year bachelor degree with industry focus: typically leading to careers in technical-based industriesThis paper presents a new approach to the “third path,” the industry-based bachelor degrees. Thenew

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WIED: Partnering with and Supporting the WIED Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camila Zapata, Universidad Andres Bello; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello

, behaviors, and attributes that a society, at any given time,considers appropriate for men and women, as per the definition ventured by UN Women.Thus, any generalizations made according to gender attributes are what is known as genderstereotypes. For example, engineering is a career for men, or women are not good at maths.This leads to discrimination and gender inequalities that bear a direct toll on society.In recent years, gender equality has become increasingly important on the world agenda. TheUN, within its 17 Sustainable Development Goals includes one which is exclusive dedicatedto gender equality (Goal 5). In addition, each of its goals addresses gender perspective fromdifferent areas or disciplines, in a transversal manner. Gender equality

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance White, Texas A&M University; Larry Powell, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University; Dilma Da Silva, Texas A&M University; Santana Gonzales, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University

community has grown through hosting events that provide information andresources about professional career opportunities, technical workshops, mentoring programs, andparticipation in research groups. AHIC has also initiated several long-term initiatives, such aspeer-teaching for introductory computer science courses. AHIC’s promotion of career-guidanceevents (where company representatives and alumni provide advice for currently enrolled students)proved to be an effective strategy for recruiting members. The organization has also hostedseminars and workshops educating first-year students on new computing skills and theopportunities that a computer science and computer engineering degree can provide.Figure 1: The percentage of Hispanic students in

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2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Barbara Sobhani; Veronica Corral Flores; Victor Andersen

of educational, professional and trainingopportunities across the state. Through their hands-on programs, we currently engage over 500post-secondary students in Colorado each year providing them with experiences that will aidthem in their future careers. COSGC partners with industry, NASA, and faculty in Colorado andacross the country to provide mentorship and project ideas for students. COSGC currentlyprovides limited funds to its affiliate institutions to support students and faculty in undergraduateand graduate research and education, including robotics projects, suborbital and orbiting satellitemissions. COSGC also provides statewide training workshops and design challenges, studentscholarships and student internships, with a focus on