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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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Jennifer Kouo, Towson University; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; W. Ethan Eagle, University of Maryland

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Pre-College Engineering Education

students of multiple colleges and/or universities to perform design and practice innovation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 When a Pandemic Requires a Pivot in the Modality of Teacher Professional Development (Work in Progress) AbstractThe impacts of COVID-19 have led to a rapid pivot in the delivery of professional development(PD) for new teachers to Engineering for US All (e4usa). e4usa previously provided a week-long, in-person, intensive PD in the summer for teachers but

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Brooke Istas, Southern Methodist University; Candace Walkington, Southern Methodist University; Elizabeth Leyva, Texas A&M University San Antonio; Matthew L. Bernacki, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education. Matt’s research focuses on (1) the roles motivations and metacognitive processes play when learners use technologies like hypertext, intelligent tutoring systems, and learning management systems, (2) the development of interventions and software to promote effective learning strategies, and motivation to learn and (3) the development of learning materials and environments that personalize learning to students’ interests. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 When am I (n)ever going to use this? How engineers use algebra. Brooke Istas, Southern Methodist University, bistas@smu.edu Candace Walkington, Southern Methodist

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Studies of Classroom Assessment: Exam Wrappers, Equitable Grading, Test Anxiety, and Use of Reflection

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Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

about these changes in grading? Do the practices actuallybenefit students from underrepresented groups?In order to answer these questions, three equitable grading strategies (adapted from Grading forEquity by Joe Feldman [1]) were implemented in a sophomore level Electrical and ComputerEngineering course: 1) eliminating the 0-100% grading scale, 2) not including behaviors orhomework in the final grade, and 3) allowing for retakes on all exams. Because content,homework, and exams are consistent with those from past semesters, comparisons can be madebetween the grade a student gets using the equitable grading system and a traditional gradingsystems. This gradebook data, along with demographic data and student surveys, were used toanswer the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Amy Kramer P.E., Ohio State University; Bailey Braaten, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering [1, 2]. In undergraduate education, multiple pathways intoengineering degree programs (e.g., introductory courses offered at regional campuses andcommunity colleges) are often viewed as a way to broaden participation in the field byincreasing access and affordability. However, research within the K-12 context has uncoveredthat educational tracking practices, similar in structure to the pathways seen in higher education,function in ways that perpetuate social inequalities. Often students in less prestigious tracksdevelop lower self-beliefs and educational attainment goals while being offered less resourcesand educational support [3]. Despite these parallels, little is known about how institutionalizedpathways function in higher education

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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Megan O. Conrad, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; Lauren Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

, feelings of representation within their field, and perceived incidence ofinstitutional/cultural barriers for various subcategories of women.In total, 118 women completed the survey. Of the women currently working in STEM, 33% areworking in engineering disciplines, 41% in science disciplines, and 12% in other disciplines(including computer science and mathematics). Results indicate women choose to pursue STEMcareers due to, (1) an interest in the field and, (2) a natural talent/aptitude (72.7% and 57.6% ofrespondents, respectively).Respondents overwhelmingly (91.1%) agree that women experience more institutional/culturalbarriers than men within their profession. The top 3 challenges reported include difficultyfinding work/life balance (69.6

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Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Ella L. Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Cory Hixson, Colorado Christian University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

explicate different possiblefailure causes without assuming which cause or source is the most influential to the systemoutcome. The failure indicator is the head of the fish, with the bones representing differentcategories of specific actions that may or may not lead to the failure indicator. The fishbonediagram approach begins with hypothesized categories of failure causes. In manufacturing, basiccategories include Human, Material, Machine, and Process. In our review of the educationliterature, we found categories ranging from those loosely equivalent to manufacturing categoriesto operational areas unique to education (e.g., “Students”) (Table 1). We settled on the categoriesResources, Goals, Marketing, Context, Design, Personnel, Logistics

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TELPhE Division Technical Session 2: The Broadening Face of Engineering Education

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Katherine Robert, University of Denver

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

framework that centers Black women’s voices and shiftshow the lack of racial and gender diversity in engineering is perceived. I found that the film had a tremendousimpact on women and girls of color by providing visible role models in STEM professions.KeywordsEngineering education, diversity, Hidden Figures, arts-based research methods, new materialism, culturallyresponsive methodologiesIntroductionDespite decades of efforts, racial and gender diversity remains elusive for engineering education and the professions[1]. Researchers in engineering education call for innovative methodologies [2], [3] to examine the complicatedhistorical and cultural entanglements related to increasing diversity in engineering education, which includesresearch method

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Breanna Michelle Weir Bailey P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Hicks, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

region of south Texas where manycounties have Hispanic/Latinx majority populations [4]. As a result, TAMUK has a highpercentage of undergraduates that identify as Hispanic/Latinx, 75% in fall of 2020 [5]. Researchin higher education has identified challenges for Hispanic students at all levels, communitycolleges [6,7], universities [8,9], and in graduate study [10,11]. Recently completed research hasaffirmed that these challenges exist for Texas A&M University-Kingsville students [12,13,14].Rendón et al.’s report of perceived challenges to Latinx student success in STEM (based on theNSF award # 1759134 to Laredo College) provides a succinct summary: “(1) Lack of culture ofsupport, (2) Lack of educational resources, (3) Academic deficiencies

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas; Dani Fadda P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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First-Year Programs

resultsdemonstrate our expectation that students are fundamentally changing the way they communicateduring this pandemic. The intent of this study is to continue monitoring the trends during the pandemicand post-pandemic to understand how students prefer to communicate and allow us to incorporate thosepreferences so course content can be more effectively delivered to them. This paper also provides adescription of the student population sampled and a description of the team activities.IntroductionPre-pandemic studies have described how social media, when implemented in a structured manner, canhelp increase engagement in course topics [1], encourage communication [2], and facilitatecommunication between group members [3]. Social media is defined as [4

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Faculty Development Division Poster Session

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Megan Morin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Richard Goldberg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Faculty Development Division

classes for first year students, seniors, and everyone in between. His primary research interest is in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology for people with disabilities. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in progress: A faculty learning community that includes a strong support system to promote implementation of new teaching practicesIntroductionThe field of educational research constantly leads to new and effective ways to foster learningwith students. Implementing these new methods can require significant changes to classmaterials, course goals, and assessments [1, 2]. While engineering

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Gregory Edward Simon, University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Miriam Howland Cummings, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman, University of Colorado Denver; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

year of researching the impact ofSTEM identity on student success. Each of the three participating universities have developedand implemented a unique set of supports that are designed to promote STEM identitydevelopment and academic success in a population of academically talented students with unmetfinancial needs. To formatively and summatively evaluate the project as it continues into itssecond year, project participants had previously outlined the need to determine the effectivenessof the individual project components [1]. With each of the universities designing andimplementing a partially unique set of supporting activities and mechanisms, it is difficult butimperative to understand and relate the unique components to student identity

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Loay A. W. Al-Zube, University of Mount Union; Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union; Joshua Gargac, University of Mount Union

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Biomedical Engineering

essentialbusiness skills, effective leadership and communication skills, and the opportunity to practicebecoming catalysts for change through innovation and invention. Unlike vocational and technicalacademic institutions, liberal arts institutions provide diverse and comprehensive training ideal forbroad and interdisciplinary programs. As of April 2021, there were 112 ABET accredited BSprograms in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering worldwide [1]. The number of liberal artsinstitutions starting and/or exploring science, technology, engineering, and technology (STEM)programs is increasing every year. In 2016 and driven by the positive job outlook for biomedicalengineers between the years 2012 and 2022 (about an increase by 27%) [2], our liberal

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Tye D. Martin, University of New Mexico; Veronica Mitchell ; Heather E. Canavan, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

addition to individuals with spinal cord injuries often require aid from acaregiver, specialized tools and equipment, or both to carry out activities of daily living (ADL).Of the nearly 20% of people living with a disability in the United States, approximately 6 millionuse assistive technology to overcome ADL challenges [1-3]. Previous work performed by theWarren group and others have focused on incorporating design of assistive tools and technologyto assist children and others with ADL, in addition to using such tools for improvingparticipation of people with disabilities in the classroom [4-6].Over 19% of undergraduates and over 11% of doctoral students (enrolled) were reported to havesome type of disability between 2015-2016 [7]. These

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Medley of Undergraduate Programming and Pedagogies

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Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida; Leann Wishah, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

of Knowledge for Students Attending a Co-op Based Engineering ProgramAbstractThis paper is a work in progress (WIP) exploring the experiences of students enrolled in aninnovative engineering co-op program, Bridge Academy (a pseudonym). The inaugural cohort ofthe Bridge engineering program consisted of 25 students who began in August 2019. Theconceptual framework for this study comprises community cultural wealth (CCW) and funds ofknowledge [1]–[3]. CCW highlights the forms of capital, or cultural resources, available tomarginalized students. Using qualitative methods, we found that Bridge Academy helps studentsto mobilize various forms of community cultural wealth for the participants. Many studentsdemonstrated funds of knowledge

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Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

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Jameka Wiggins, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

first year of engineering.This research was supported by the UMBC’s Ronald E. McNair Research Institute.Introduction In the United States, there continues to be a “persistent underrepresentation of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented minority students among those who complete anundergraduate degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)” [1].Research studies have shown that students who participate in STEM intervention programs aremore likely than students with similar academic backgrounds to maintain an interest in STEM,earn good grades, complete their degrees, and attend graduate school [1]. In 2018, Black studentsobtained only 4.2 percent of the bachelor’s degrees awarded in STEM fields [2

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Biomedical Engineering

collected as part of this intervention was limited by a verylow response rate (n=5). What data was received indicated that the adaptations that were requiredas a result of the shift to virtual synchronous instruction were well received (Figure 1). Studentsindicated their desire to have had the real, hands-on experience of working with the transducersand sensors, but they felt that the adaptation provided a useful experience. Conclusion We have developed a sequence of laboratory activities that address

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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Carl B. Dietrich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicholas F. Polys, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christian W. Hearn, Weber State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Joshua Alexéi García Sheridan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer

-based learning.Further, it has potential to help students, including students who have visual impairments,develop spatial skills that are not only valuable but required in many engineering careers.1. IntroductionThe continued optimization of wireless communications and other radio frequency (RF) systemsis an essential technological effort that has enabled the advancement of modern society.Antennas are an indispensable component of myriad vital RF systems, with applicationsspanning science, industry and commerce, personal communication and entertainment, publicsafety, and national security. Thus, antennas, along with electromagnetics more generally, “willcontinue to be the heart and soul of many modern technology advances ranging from

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Charles W. Patrick Jr, Texas A&M University

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Biomedical Engineering

) or the grade distributions (z≤1.6; 70% A, 27% B,3.1% C) among any of the semesters. That is, there was no difference between F2F and onlinesemesters. This agrees with several meta-analyses that demonstrate there is generally nodifference in student performance of F2F and online instruction [1, 2]. Lectures: The combination of asynchronous video and synchronous MP discussion forums“flips” the traditional lecture-based classroom [3-5]. Students responded positively to theasynchronous videos indicating: “I really enjoyed watching the lectures on my own so I couldpause the video or rewind if I missed something” and “At first I was really skeptical of theflipped approach but you really made it work for this class. I liked being able to watch

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh; Mark Gartner, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical Engineering

commonality across definitions of engineering design is the focus on process [1-3]. Othercommon descriptions of engineering design include its purposeful, constrained, and iterativecharacteristics [4-6]. However, these definitions are universally formulated by non-undergraduates and, while appropriate and reasonable, may differ from that perceived orinterpreted by undergraduate students and reconciliation may improve didactic engineeringeducation activities.All graduating cohorts complete the Department’s two-semester capstone Senior Design coursein their senior year. The foundation of this course is the FDA regulation guiding medical productdevelopment. While the students conduct a range of prototype design, fabrication, and testingactivities, this

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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James P Becker, Montana State University, Bozeman; Indika Kahanda, University of North Florida; Nazmul H. Kazi, Montana State University

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Electrical and Computer

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 WIP:Detection of Student Misconceptions of Electrical Circuit Concepts in a Short Answer Question Using Natural Language ProcessingAbstractWhile the use of writing exercises in gateway STEM courses that focus on solving numericproblems is not widespread, there is evidence that students could benefit from the addition of suchexercises [1]. Writing exercises may be effective in both uncovering student misconceptions thatare not necessarily apparent with typical computation problems, and as tools to foster conceptualchange and metacognitive skill.In this paper, pilot studies of the use of two Natural Language

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University; Joshua Daniel Borycz, Vanderbilt University; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University

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First-Year Programs

project-based learning developed around the National Academy of Engineering’s GrandChallenges for Engineering [1]. The Grand Challenges for Engineering, which span a broadrange of societal, real-world problems in need of technical solutions, effectively demonstrate tofirst-year engineering students how they can make an impact in the world by studyingengineering [2]. While many of the fundamental courses students study in their first year mayseem abstract and disconnected from real-world applications, the Grand Challenges forEngineering connect fundamental coursework to actual careers, industries, and broader societalproblems [3]. Consequently, working within the framework of the Grand Challenges may helpstudents envision which engineering fields

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Jessica A. Kuczenski, Santa Clara University; Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

students creating the normsthemselves follows research by DiClementi & Handelsman [1] that classroom civility increaseswhen students are involved in the creation of the norms. Discussions during class resulted inrefined rules, norms or actions presented to the class and recorded on a physical or virtual whiteboard and submitted to the class or Learning Management System (LMS).The CourseOur Introduction to Engineering course has 2 parts, a lecture (1 unit) and a lab (1 unit). Theseparts are divorced, meaning that the content presented in one does not follow or rely on the other.Students may opt to take both the lab and lecture in a single quarter, or to take one or the other, inany order. Students who are enrolled in both simultaneously will

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Amy N. Adkins, Northwestern University; David P. O'Neill, Northwestern University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Northwestern University

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Biomedical Engineering

persistence in student-centered courses. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work-in-Progress: Effectiveness of different reflection approaches for improving mastery in an engineering laboratory courseIntroductionProviding students with detailed, descriptive feedback and having them reflect on what they havelearned can foster self-directed learning [1], a critical ability for future engineers who need to beable to translate their skills and knowledge to novel situations [2]. Standards-based grading(SBG) has been slowly emerging in the engineering education field as a way to provide studentswith feedback on how well they are meeting course standards [3

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Aamir Fidai, Texas A&M University; Samiha Momin; Asma Salim Maredia, Texas A&M University; Insha Ashirali Umatiya

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First-Year Programs

engineeringstudents. First-year engineering courses serve as an introduction for students to the concepts,ethics, and the eco-system of the field of engineering. These courses also help budding engineerssolidify their engineering identities. Recent years have seen a greater call for developingengineers who are able to diverse and ambiguous real-world problems [1]. This call for reformcomes from the industry as well as the call from the Accreditation Board for engineering andTechnology (ABET) [2]. Engineering students often go on to becoming committed professionalsbut also leaders in their communities. Therefore, it is extremely important to develop studentengineers who are able to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams [3]; take on short- andlong

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Stacie Edington, University of Michigan; Steven J. Skerlos, University of Michigan; Claudia G. Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Abby M. Chapin, University of Michigan; Frank J. Marsik, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

number of meteorology courses within the Department of Climate andSpace Sciences and Engineering and is the Director for an NSF-funded Research Experience for Under-graduates site program. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Work in Progress: Engineering as a Social Discipline: Shaping First YearStudents’ UnderstandingIntroduction & BackgroundStudents enter the engineering discipline with perceptions that engineering is an applied fieldinvolving problem solving and teamwork, but have often not considered engineering as acomplex discipline that requires both technical knowledge and contextual understanding ofsocial and societal factors [1]. To be successful, engineering

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; M. Kevin Parfitt, Pennsylvania State University; Sez Atamturktur Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; Moses Ling P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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First-Year Programs

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Enhancing Freshman Seminars with Themes: An Architectural Engineering ApproachAbstract This article presents the development, implementation, and early results of arevitalization effort for engineering first-year seminar (FYS) classes offered by the ArchitecturalEngineering (AE) Department at The Pennsylvania State University. At our university, based ona faculty senate resolution, all students must take a 1-credit FYS in their first year. FYS coursesat Penn State are intended to help students develop good study habits; introduce students to PennState and their intended major of study; and help them develop relationships with faculty andother

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Nicholas J. Caccese, CBE Consultants, Inc.; Robert S. Cargill II P.E., CBE Consultants, Inc.; Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University

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Biomedical Engineering

individualwho claimed brain and neck injury. The problem was to evaluate the subject’s injury potential.Information relevant to the case was provided to the students. The student teams were todetermine the approach and apply their recently gained knowledge of mechanics of materials andimpact dynamics to the evaluation of this biomechanics problem. This was the first time animpact problem was used as the basis for the PBL assignments in this course.The study was divided into two sequential components: Phases 1 and 2. Phase 1 involved sixteams of 3-4 students being exposed to the PBL without additional tools with the goal to do anon-paper analysis and report. The teams were provided with the scenario and were given 1 monthto devise a solution and present

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session (Works in Progress)

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Yah-el Har-El, Temple University; Thomas V. Edwards Jr., Temple University; Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University

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Biomedical Engineering

needs of society. [1] This mindset provides students “theknowledge, tools, and attitudes that are required to identify opportunities and bring them to life” [1];however, this definition of entrepreneurial thinking is multifaceted and encompasses a broad range ofconcepts and skills. Broadly speaking, entrepreneurial thinking includes “specific aspects of systemsplanning, operationalizing innovative ideas, establishing organizational culture by example, big picturethinking, problem posing, thinking outside the box, realizing a vision, institutionalizing best practices,taking risks, learning from failure, founding startups, persuading others to follow, catalyzing change,market savvy, and identifying opportunities.” [3,6] From this statement

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Briceland McLaughlin, Boise State University; Nick Hudyma, Boise State University; Robert Hamilton P.E., Boise State University; Bhaskar Chittoori P.E., Boise State University; Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; Sondra M Miller P.E., Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

graduatewithin 6 years of starting their program [1]. Despite rising numbers of bachelor’s degrees beingawarded nationally [2], [3], many colleges and universities are seeing lower total enrollments,especially institutions that serve non-traditional student populations.The civil engineering program at Boise State University, a mid-size institution without a STEM-based, common-core curriculum has seen a significant number of students leave the programover the last five years. A large majority of students who have left the program switched to non-engineering majors. This attrition has usually been seen within the first two to four semesters ofcoursework and affects traditional and non-traditional students alike. Students who left the civilengineering

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Hands-On in the Online Classroom

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Parsons Fuentes, Everett Community College

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Mechanics

for face-to-face courses that used the modelsfrom which the take home kit was adapted. Our main conclusion is that implementation matters.Doing hands-on learning in an online course requires some fundamental rethinking about howthe learning is structured and scaffolded.IntroductionEngineering instructors frequently employ physical manipulatives and models to help studentsvisualize systems and demonstrate mechanics concepts. Additional benefits are possible throughhands-on learning when individual students or small teams of students can engage with conceptsat their own pace and focus on their specific points of confusion [1-7]. Online learningmodalities require new approaches to promote spatial visualization and kinesthetic learning.Potential