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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

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Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Jacob Frederick Fuher, University of Michigan; Heydi L. Dominguez, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jeremiah Ogunbunmi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

discussed.1. IntroductionModern engineers are now required to not only be technically adept but are also expected topossess creativity and to lead innovation [1]. Specifically, scholars see creativity, innovation,entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and mindset as essential skills for the new generation ofengineers [2], [3]. Traditionally a domain of business schools, entrepreneurship education hasexpanded to multiple academic disciplines with this realization that students need new skills thatare marketable and valuable [4]. Engineering programs have reconceptualized entrepreneurshipeducation to foster creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills and mindset in engineeringstudents [5]. With over half of ASEE member schools offering some form

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Innovative and Impactful Engineering Leadership Pedagogy

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Seema C. Shah-Fairbank, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeyoung Woo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Kenneth Lamb P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jinsung Cho, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Engineering Leadership Development

andprofessional skills within the teaching framework to train successful future engineers [1]. Mostengineering programs define the core of engineering curricula as mathematics, science,engineering analysis, and design; however, students need more than just technical skills [2]. In2004, the National Academy of Engineering indicated that engineering graduates need to beprepared to address the complex technical, social, and ethical questions raised by emergingtechnologies [3]. In addition, at a recent department Industry Advisory Council (IAC) meeting,professional engineers indicated that entry-level engineers from our university have the technicalskills, but need further training in interpersonal and professional skills. However, developingstandalone

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International Division Technical Session 4

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Johnny C. Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natali Huggins; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto

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International

studying in the U.S. Hence, the purpose of this study is to understand the experiences ofinternational students participating in an engineering study abroad program at a single researchuniversity. We argue that understanding the impact of study abroad on international students isrelevant to enrich their academic and professional experience in the United States.BackgroundHigher education’s internationalization has increasingly garnered attention and has taken diversetrends due to the global educational experience associated benefits. Internationalization providesa mechanism that interlocks global and intercultural imperatives in the agenda of institutionaldeliverables in post-secondary education [1]. In the United States (U.S.), the emphasis

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College Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session

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Eric G. Barnfather Jr., Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Kelly A. McFall, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

knowledge and pass it from one generation ofworkers to the next properly and succinctly. The aging workforce poses a difficult obstacle, withreports of employees within the industry nearing retirement age being published regularly in theearly 2010s [1] [2] and illustrated in Table 1 [3]. This is prevalent at the local utility, where mostsenior operations staff are at or nearing retirement age, with several purposefully asked to staybeyond their qualified retirement. The researchers completed a Knowledge ManagementCapability Assessment (KMCA) questionnaire that was validated at its publication [4]. Thisquestionnaire provided the team and the utility management with a succinct description of theKM capability of the operations and maintenance staff in

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The Role of Peers in Promoting Learning and Persistence

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Neha Prabhu, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Michelle Perry, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Renato F. L. Azevedo, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Suma Bhat, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering at higher rates thanmen (e.g., [1, 2, 3]). Some of the reasons that women are underrepresented in Engineering includea mismatch of values (especially being human-centered vs. machine-centered) or life goals (e.g.,not being family friendly) and lacking female mentors and role models, as mentioned in the thirdquote above (see, e.g., [4, 5, 6, 7]). More generally, women do not enter Engineering at the samerate as men and also are likely to leave more readily because they feel like they don’t belong. Thefirst quote that we shared at the beginning of this paper from a woman majoring in Engineering atour institution conveys the sentiments of women who drop classes, at least in part, because theyfeel that they do not fit in, not even in a

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 4

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Amanda M. Gunning, Mercy College; Meghan E. Marrero, Mercy College; Kristen V. Larson, Mercy College

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Pre-College Engineering Education

societalneeds and social impacts, and teachers’ development in engineering education through hands-onactivities, provides better understanding of engineering education professional development forK-12 STEM teachers.Key words: STEM integration, precollege engineering education, professional development,STEM teacher self-efficacyIntroductionEducation policy and reform have placed a major emphasis on STEM college and careerreadiness for national economic success [1]-[3]. Integrated STEM approaches in K-12 scienceand math instruction can be more engaging and meaningful for students and often meet thecurriculum content and practice goals better than single-subject lessons. In addition, studentengagement and motivation increase in math and science classrooms

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Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

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Russell Korte, George Washington University; Saniya Leblanc, George Washington University

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Educational Research and Methods

EcologyThis paper reports on a work-in-progress—a study about the learning experiences ofengineering students exploring possible careers in the energy industry. It is a follow-up to aprevious study of the learning experiences of practicing engineers beginning new jobs in anenergy company [1]. The overall objective of the two studies is to map the learning ecology ofengineering students in a higher education program to the learning ecology of practicingengineers in a workplace. This paper also reports on the perspectives of engineering facultyeducating engineering students—specifically in an energy engineering program at a university.Our objective is to better understand the similarities and differences between the two learningecologies of an

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez, Arizona State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

were received. Selection was based on a reviewof high school transcript for academic performance, a recommendation letter from a STEMteacher, transcripts, and stated interest in exploring transportation engineering careers in anapplication essay. Of the 128 participants accepted to the NSTI program, 123 attended. As a partof the application process, the program collected demographics (see Tables 1, 2, and 3) andrelated measures such as self-reported enrollment in free and reduced-price lunch program andfirst-generation status based on parent/guardian education level.Table 1. Participant demographics by Sex and Race/Ethnicity Number Percent Total Number of Participants 123 Sex Female

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For Students to Know and Grow

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Courtney Deckard, Lipscomb University; Hannah Duke, Lipscomb University; Makenzie Cohn; Natalie Shaffer, Lipscomb University; Elizabeth Buchanan, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

engineering education practices to create more inclusive engineering professionals with thebroader impact of increased diversity in the field. This Work-in-Progress paper will detail thebackground and current progress of a 2-year National Science Foundation Professional Formationof Engineers: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (NSF PFE:RIEF) project including theproject framing, team formation, research training, and questionnaire development.BackgroundThe engineering field has not always been welcoming of diversity despite attempts and calls byorganizations to change this in recent years [1-5]. Women and non-white people have showninterest and capacity for success in engineering but often become discouraged due to unnecessarybarriers in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Summer 2021 program in an online or hybrid environment, we will summarizelessons learned from the 2020 experience.Cohort 1 Student OutcomesEighteen rising sophomores participated in the first cohort of the Engineering Fast-ForwardProgram in 2017. All eighteen students have been retained in a STEM degree program (100%STEM retention). Fifteen of the eighteen graduated in Spring 2017, fourteen with undergraduateengineering degrees and one with a mathematics degree (83% 4-yr graduation). The threeremaining Cohort 1 students are on-track to complete their degrees during the next year, two inengineering and one in biology. Both engineering majors have intentionally chosen a five-yeardegree plan to enrich their education: one is in the process of

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Building Success in the Online Classroom

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Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Baldwin Wallace University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University

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Mechanics

-person to Online Remote transition of an Engineering Statics courseContinuing education amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most dauntingexperiences for most students. As the virus continued to spread across the country, various school districtsand localities faced mounting pressures to close school facilities. College students were asked to leavecampus and finish the semester remotely, placing them in an unfamiliar learning situation. When severalcampuses reopened in the fall 2020, outbreaks raced through dorms and infected thousands of studentsand employees. More than 120,000 cases have been linked to American colleges and universities sinceJanuary 1, 2021, and more than 530,000 cases have been reported since the

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Student Division Technical Session 5

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Nathalia De Souza, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michaella Ochotorena, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lauren Anne Cooper, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Student

, there was a learning curve when itcame to using these online tools, as well as technical difficulties such as connectivity issues andprinting and scanning [5].The concept of “change readiness” [1] was especially important during the emergency transition,as many faculty members were unfamiliar with online teaching. Change readiness is definedas someone’s “beliefs regarding the appropriateness of, support for, and value of a change” [1].If unprepared for a sudden change, students and faculty could face negative feelings towardsmotivation and focus, which some researchers observed to occur at their institutions during theemergency transition period [4]. Some researchers noticed that motivation was directly linked tostructure, which many students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the following goals for this 3-yearcycle: (1) Excite, empower, and educate 30 undergraduate participants in traditional/advancedmetrology and NDI, (2) for the undergraduate participants to experience an immersive research-training through a related transformative project, (3) to mold the undergraduate participants asboth independent/collaborative researchers capable of effective communication, (4) for theundergraduate participants to learn to ask the right questions, formulate plans, pragmaticallyinterpret data, and (5) inspire and enable the undergraduate participants to pursue advanced studyand related STEM careers. This site was a direct response to a recurring concern raised byindustry partners and technical workforce recruiters about the

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

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Paea LePendu, University of California, Riverside; Cecilia Cheung, University of California, Riverside; Mariam Salloum, University of California, Riverside; Pamela Sheffler, University of California, Riverside; Kelly Downey, University of California, Riverside

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Computing and Information Technology

the computer science department. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Summer Coding Camp: Curriculum, Experiences, and Evaluation Paea LePendu* 1 , Cecilia Cheung2 , Mariam Salloum1 , Pamela Sheffler2 , and Kelly Downey1 1 Department of Computer Science & Engineering, UC Riverside 2 Department of Psychology, UC RiversideAbstractMany education-related organizations in the U.S., from the National Science Foundation down tolocal districts, have been pushing to introduce computer science concepts

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For Students to Know and Grow

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Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; Stephanie Sheffield, University of Michigan; Caitlin Hayward, University of Michigan; Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan; Rebecca L. Matz, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

learning and motivation.However, in our goal to create inclusive classrooms, we realized that students’ experiences inteams were a space with enormous potential for harm [e.g., 1]. Studies of teamwork find gendereffects on teamwork satisfaction [2], talk time and conversational roles in teams [3, 4],perceptions of voice safety [5,6] and task allocation [7-10]. We are aware of fewer studiesinvestigating how race/ethnicity affects student team experiences in undergraduate engineering,but Cross and Paretti [11] find African American men report feeling hypervisible on their teams,needing to disprove negative stereotypes, and feeling less likely to develop close friendships withteammates. Cohen and Garcia [12] note that African American students are at

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Faculty Development 3: Research, Practice, and Lessons Learned

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Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Stacy Tantum, Duke University; Sophia T. Santillan, Duke University; Rebecca Simmons, Duke University

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Faculty Development Division

development opportunities for faculty and staff at their institutions. Additionalinformation on metacognition and specific interventions can be found here: https://skillful-learning.org/ .Metacognition, knowing about and regulating our thinking processes, is a key skill for learningmore effectively and efficiently, in academia, as a professional, and throughout life [1]. It can bedeveloped with focused instruction, practice, and feedback [2]. Few engineering educators havetraining or expertise in pedagogy [3], let alone facilitating students’ metacognitive growth, i.e.,the development of their learning skills. However, understanding learning processes and helpingothers become more skillful learners require development of new knowledge and abilities

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Alexandra Gendreau Chakarov, University of Colorado Boulder; Jeffrey Bush, University of Colorado Boulder; Quentin Lee Biddy, University of Colorado Boulder; Jennifer Jacobs, University of Colorado Boulder; Mimi Recker, Utah State University; Tamara Sumner, University of Colorado Boulder

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

developchallenges that are meaningful and relevant for middle school students in ways that promotedesign, engineering, and computational thinking. The shift to remote learning has been especiallychallenging for activities that require students to physically engage with the materials.This paper describes 1) the research context including certain modifications made due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, 2) the implementation experience of five middle school teachers whoenacted a curricular unit using programmable sensor technologies (called the sensor immersionunit) in the Fall of 2020, when their schools were engaged in synchronous remote instruction dueto the COVID-19 pandemic, 3) the adaptations researchers and teachers made to the instructionalunit to address

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Studies of Shifting In-person Courses to Online and Students' Online Behavior

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Jaskirat Singh Batra, Texas A&M University; Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University

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learning. Learning is a socialprocess where students interact with each other for the exchange of knowledge and for building acommunity of inquiry [1-3]. Social learning is also an important part of the college experiencefor many students where informal learning happens among students in their courses and studentorganizations. Since March 2020, the students have been experiencing a loss of interaction withtheir instructors and with other students which has impacted their ability to learn in onlinecourses [4-6]. Previously, the lack of social interaction has been reported as a weakness for manyonline courses which prevents students from learning effectively in an online environment [7-8].Further, both the student-instructor and the student-student

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Computation Related

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Joan Kathryn Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

structure between the two departments yieldsinteresting observations and areas for potential leveraging of advancements within the twodisciplines.Introduction “Education is the most powerful path to sustainability. Economic and technological solutions, political regulations or financial incentives are not enough. We need a fundamental change in the way we think and act.” Irina Bokova, Director - General of UNESCO [1]Sustainability awareness and action are of growing importance for the care and protection ofpeople, societies and cultures; profit, economic feasibility and responsibility; and for theenvironment and life preservation. Engineers have profound impacts on sustainability and itsdevelopment or lack thereof. And thus, it is

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Ethics Integration in Engineering Design

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Irini Spyridakis, University of Washington

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Engineering Ethics

sustainableworld. When one looks at the ethics of responsibility [1] - [2], one must consider both theintentions of an act as well as its consequences. One common practice in which some companiesare failing to be ethically responsible for the impact they are having concerns unsustainablepackaging [3] - [7].According to the EPA, packaging creates “77.9 tons of municipal solid waste per year,” almost30% of the total amount of waste [8]. Packaging makes up 65% of all household trash [9],contributing to landfills. Landfills are reaching capacity and releasing toxic gases into theenvironment. Landfills, hazardous waste sites, other industrial facilities are most often located incommunities of color. In the U.S., people of color are close to twice as likely as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren A. Griggs, Pennsylvania State University; Ryan Scott Hassler, Pennsylvania State University; Mark William Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus; Michael Kagan, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus; Peter J. Butler, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University

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, University Park 31. Table 1 shows the demographiccharacteristics of the Cohort 5 participants. Seventy-three percent are male. Forty-seven percentare racially underrepresented. Thirty-seven percent of the bridge students are first-generationcollege students.Table 1. Background Characteristics for Cohort 5 Bridge Students Bridge Students Variables N % Gender Male 61 73 Female 23 27 Ethnicity African American 19 23 Asian 11 13

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Manufacturing Division Technical Session - Online and Remote Learning Communities

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, The University of Texas at El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Johnny C. Ho, Columbus State University

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describes the development of class project modules inthe Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) department at The University ofTexas at El Paso. The primary focus of these modules is to introduce the student to the concept ofgreen design and LCA in the evaluation of the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.This enables a high interdisciplinary platform for research and class modules suitable to be usedin the academic environment for hands-on student training. The modules are developed bythoroughly analyzing the skillsets required by the industrial needs. The module includes: 1)Introduction and theory of sustainable design; 2) Product design and development using CADsoftware; 3) sustainability analysis of the 3-D soft

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

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Dominik May, University of Georgia; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia; Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Amy Ingalls, University of Georgia

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Electrical and Computer

laboratories in higher educationRecent innovations in online education and the need for lab exercises as part of competencedevelopment in STEM education have led to the development of online laboratory solutions -termed online labs. Those tools include remote–physically real existing equipment used overdistance, augmented reality (real existing labs with VR add-ons), and virtual labs–a software-based fully virtual lab, often through simulation [1-7]. Online laboratories have gainedprominence because they have the potential to overcome some drawbacks of classical, hands-on labs such as equipment, time, capacity, or infrastructure constraints [7, 8]. Furthermore, ifused in addition to and not as a substitute for hands-on labs, online laboratory

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Machine Design Related

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Dennis O'Connor, California State University, Chico

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Mechanical Engineering

wasadministered to help improve this learning modality, and a second survey near the end looked toquantify any said benefits of improved student outcomes. Student feedback and their measuredperformances on each technical writing assignment is presented herein.I. IntroductionAs the Covid-19 pandemic abruptly ended in-person classes, the transition to teaching fullyonline offered both new possibilities and challenges. On one hand, interactive software such asZoom allowed for unique and dynamic lectures which could be recorded and later reviewed bystudents. On the other hand, engaging collaborative projects such as designing and fabricating anelectric ceiling hoist [1] are no longer possible. At Chico State, Mechanical Engineering Design,or MECH 340, is a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Robert L. Potter, University of South Florida; Gerry G. Meisels, University of South Florida; Peter Stiling, University of South Florida; Kevin Yee, University of South Florida; Ruthmae Sears, University of South Florida ; Catherine A. Beneteau, University of South Florida; Kelley G. Schuler, University of South Florida; Alberto Danny Camacho, Hillsborough Community College; Scott W. Campbell, University of South Florida

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improveSTEM education at the University of South Florida, a large, public university. The STEERproject, funded by NSF-IUSE, seeks to achieve this improvement by (1) advocating andincentivizing the adoption of Evidenced Based Teaching (EBT) methods in STEM courses and(2) facilitating change to a culture in which student-centered learning is valued within research-driven STEM departments. A number of synergistic thrusts have been implemented to supportthese efforts and include:(1) Facilitating and Incentivizing Adoption of EBT Methods: Faculty can apply fordevelopment grants to incorporate EBT methods into their course. They can apply for travelgrants to learn more about adopting EBT within their discipline. A peer observation programplaces STEM

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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Kelsey Watts, Clemson University; Will Richardson, Clemson University

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NetLogo (https://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/) which is an open-source software which allows for simulation development using button and drag and drop components paired with coded scriptsEducation Modules Module 1: Tumor* Growth Module 2: Virus* Prevention Simulation & Model Limitations Simulation & Model Inputs • Biologically- observe the progression • Biologically- examine population and treatment of a disease from a dynamics and viral spread cellular level • Computationally- research and test • Computationally- gain experience in the effect of input parameters on a using a model to test predictions as

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Kelley E. Dugan, University of Michigan; Erika A. Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Systems Thinking Assessments: Approaches That Examine Engagement in Systems ThinkingWhile systems engineers rely on systems thinking skills in their work [1], given the increasingcomplexity of modern engineering problems, engineers across disciplines need to be able toengage in systems thinking [2], [3], including what we term comprehensive systems thinking.Comprehensive systems thinking is a holistic problem-solving approach wherein connections andinteractions between constituent parts of the problem and the immediate work, stakeholderneeds, broader contextual aspects (e.g., social and political) and possible impacts over time areidentified and included

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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John J. Classen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alison V. Deviney, Biological and Agricultural Department, North Carolina State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

[1] emphasizes this need for engineers to engage in “socially-embedded solutions” when dealingwith complex issues such as climate change, which has strong ties to agriculture. This skillset,often described as being able to “think outside the box,” includes systems thinking.A system can be generalized as a group of elements that interact to perform a function. Arnoldand Wade [2] define systems thinking as itself a system for thinking about systems with “a set ofsynergistic analytic skills used to improve the capability of identifying and understandingsystems, predicting their behaviors, and devising modifications to them in order to producedesired effects.” Thus, the set of analytic skills in this definition are the system’s elements

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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Matilda Ho, University of Texas at Dallas; Maria Fernanda Valdez; Casey Hatfield; Jieun Kim; Taylor Carlile Beach

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real-worldexamples ultimately used in the tool are reflective of the engineering concentrations of the capstoneteam. The biomedical track used an example of controlling the glucose level within a human body;and the mechanical track used an example of controlling car speed. Figure 1. Screen capture of the track selection page 4The material covered is identical between the two tracks, and students can also easily flip betweentracks for maximum flexibility and to understand the same topics with different examples.There were many other areas of flexibility that the capstone team wanted to ensure. The curriculumitself was divided into 6 main modules based on the most prominent

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The ABCs of FBDs

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Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Haiyan Bai, University of Central Florida; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

identify what someone needs to know in order to solve problems or carry out tasks in a domain and then to use the results of the task analysis to guide the construction of teaching and training materi- als/environments. Catrambone has served on the Cognitive Science Society governing board from 2011-2016 and was chair of the Society in 2015. He was co-chair of the Cognitive Science Conference in 2010. He has served as a consulting editor for the Journal of Educational Psychology (1/2008 - 12/2011), the Journal of Experimen- tal Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition (6/2000 - 12/2001 and 1/2009 - 12/2009), the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied (1/2001 - 12/2007), and the Journal of Experimental Psychology