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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Page McDanel, Dept Chemical & Biological Engineering University of Colorado Boulder; Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder; James K. Ferri, Lafayette College; Christopher R. Anderson, Lafayette College; Michael Senra, Lafayette College
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
and how fast they receive information. They can pause, rewind, take notes, and replay a screencast so they manage the pace, as opposed to a classroom where instructors cannot go at a pace that is ideal for everyone.  are short and focus on one topic so they hold students’ attention. They do not feature the instructor and they do not contain extraneous material, both of which can hinder learning.  allow instructors to use class time for active learning (e.g., ConcepTests, clicker questions, peer instruction, group exercises), since information delivery is outside of the classroom.  minimize cognitive overload by presenting diagrams and verbal explanations simultaneously, which enhances learning [11
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Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
cycle. The main point of these standards is that the evaluation of students’ performance will based on samples of work in three categories of students: those in the upper 75 percentile, those in the 50 – 75 percentile and those below the 50 percentile populations. Thus the assessment results compiled are based on course performances and grades, exams, projects, presentations of students, and writings as required in some courses. Furthermore, each course specifically addresses the learning outcomes and relation between the course and the Program outcomes, the methods used for the evaluation of students’ performance and the relevance of the course materials to the Program outcomes following the
Conference Session
College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University; Tanja Karp, Texas Tech University; Brian Steven Nutter; Yu-Chun Donald Lie, Texas Tech University; Richard O. Gale, Texas Tech University; Ron Cox; Stephen B. Bayne, Texas Tech University
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College Industry Partnerships
. He has consulted for several IC design companies and an international research institute, also for one of the best business trial law firms in the world. Dr. Lie has co-founded the NoiseFigure Research Inc. with his student Dr. Lopez since 2009, focusing on state-of-the-art RF-SoC technologies and the company has won several Phase I c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Paper ID #9363 and Phase II STTR/SBIR awards and other contracts. Dr. Lie has authored/coauthored over 150 peer- reviewed technical papers and book chapters and holds six U.S. patents. Dr. Lie’s group has published
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FPD 9: First-Year Projects
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University
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First-Year Programs
group. They had to also identify thetypes of engineers and non-engineers that are needed to address the challenge and explain howthe various people would need to be involved. Page 24.1314.3The second assignment was to prepare an annotated bibliography. Rather than simply asking thestudents to find a number of sources that were relevant to their topic, they were also asked toreview the sources and write a brief summary of the information presented in the sources. Thisencouraged them to consider the relevancy of the information and then to describe theinformation in their own words by preparing the summary. This assignment was due by thefourth
Conference Session
Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Engineering Leadership Development Division
a two-part initiative where students willhave the opportunity to receive mentoring from an industry-based or academia-based leader oftheir choosing. This way, students may engage proactively with individuals who may or may notbe in their current professional networks. This may then reinforce the knowledge and skillsstudents learn from their mentors and allow students to serve as peer mentors to otherengineering students.The mentoring system is a personal development relationship between students and their chosenmentors and mentees, which involves routine activities and interactions. Students' activities withtheir mentors and mentees are expected to be in-person, or as direct as possible, and will befacilitated by technological means such as
Conference Session
Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT); Radhakrishna Kotti, University of Houston (CoE); Jesus Arturo Villanueva
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
century, an engineer must havemultiple skills and be able to multi task and produce good quality products. With today’stechnology there is a rise in many cross functional engineering discipline needs. A powerengineer of the future must be a well-rounded engineer who understands broader fundamentalsof cross engineering disciplines and is also has the proficiency to manage projects, write reportsand have good communication skills. The industry is seeking power engineering education tobroaden in a cross function of engineering studies such as networking, control systems andpower electronics in order to transition to the smart grid[13].III.3 What Industry and Workforce is seeking in Power Engineering Education.With the innovation of technology and
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ECE Curriculum Improvement
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue University; Greg Lammers, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Electrical and Computer
Page 23.1078.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Sophomore-Level Curriculum Innovation in Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractHistorically, the early years within an electrical and computer engineering (ECE) curriculumhave largely focused on electrical circuits. A new sophomore level ECE course and laboratorywhich provides students with a breadth of foundational ECE concepts, frequent opportunities toengage with the instructor and peers in a problem solving learning environment, and bothformative and summative assessment approaches was introduced by Prof. Peroulis and acommittee at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue
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NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pnina Ari-Gur, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Roman Rabiej, Western Michigan University; Peter Thannhauser, Western Michigan University; Marwa M Hassan, Louisiana State University; Daniel M. Litynski, Western Michigan University; Renee Schwartz, Western Michigan University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
to those of their peers on campus11.They also address the needs of students with motion disability. Simulated experiments are moreaccessible to learners who often find it difficult or unsafe to use a real laboratory.An issue of major concern is the recruitment of female and minority students12. Being portable,recruiting professors will be able to take the VL with them when going on recruiting trips.Steps in the Development of Virtual LaboratoryThe virtual laboratory development is composed of several phases as described in Figure 1. Theseare: I. Development of lab modules II. Instructor training III. Dissemination IV. AssessmentThese tasks are interrelated and feedback was used regularly to improve the lab
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Instrumentation Technical Session I
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Faraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer
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Instrumentation
Software DesignTypically, development tools needed for the microcontroller can be divided into two differentgroups: software and hardware. Software tools include assemblers, compilers, program editors,debuggers, simulators, communication programs, and systems integration environments toimplement solutions. In the wireless robot project, the BASIC Stamp2 microcontroller isinterfaced to the BASIC Stamp2 Editor software, which is used to write programs that theBASIC Stamp2 module will run. The software is also used to communicate with Easy BluetoothModule. The BASIC Stamp2 Editor is free software, and the two easiest ways to get it are:• Download from the Internet. Search for “BASIC Stamp2 Windows Editor Version 2.0” onwww.parallax.com, the Parallax
Collection
2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei
objectives. Students were organized into collaborative teams to work onthese projects, which encouraged teamwork and peer learning. During the implementation phase,the technical subject content was integrated with the three C's: Curiosity, Connection, and Creatingvalue, as defined by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) [13]. This approachenabled students to engage with the research process, understand its various phases andinteractions, and synthesize information from diverse sources to address both local community andglobal challenges. Additionally, they learned to formulate and effectively communicate designrequirements and solutions, focusing on their societal benefits and economic feasibility. Thesebehaviors were in line with the
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2021 Northeast Section Meeting
Authors
Sarira Motaref P.E.
● Drawing: Contribute to sketching the summary of each chapter and presenting mechanic’s concepts. ● Photography: Take professional photos of real-life applications of Mechanic’s topics. ● Film making/Animation: Collect movies to show failure due to poor structural design with explanations/Funny videos (like AFV) that can justify the event with mechanic’s concepts. ● Computer programming: Write a program that can ease your calculations or do parametric studies for different concepts. ● Web design: Present projects on the class website and share with the community of engineers. ● Game design: Design a game based on the concepts you are learning in this course. ● Crafts: Making things out of materials
Conference Session
Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fadhla Binti Junus, Purdue Engineering Education; Alfa Satya Putra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)
centers around developing personalized learning environments for higher education students studying computer programming. She is particularly interested in investigating students’ programming learning processes, exploring methods to simplify programming instruction, examining theoretical foundations for effective instructional design, and integrating artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate peer-like knowledge construction.Alfa Satya Putra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Alfa Satya Putra is a 3rd year PhD student at School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University. Before joining the PhD program
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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven
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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
LabVIEW.” • “The rigorous workload, combined with the instructor’s detailed feedback and high expectations, greatly enhanced my technical writing skills.”Suggestions for Course Improvement: • “Allow more time for students to explore their design projects freely.”Advice for Future Students: • “Be prepared to put in the work and embrace hands-on learning.” • “Start thinking about design project ideas at the beginning of the semester.”Learning OutcomesSurvey results indicate that 90% of students found the project beneficial. Key highlights include: • Hands-On Application: Projects enhanced the practical application of classroom principles. • Problem-Solving Skills: Open-ended challenges encouraged critical
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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brandon Wilson, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles
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Diversity
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Student Division (STDT)
, someengineering students shoo this responsibility, recognizing that unethical situations and practicesexist in industry but choosing to write them off as a necessary or justifiable part of the field [9].What’s more, the importance engineering students place on public welfare in general is seen todecline as they progress through their undergraduate education [10].This study seeks to build off of these latter two findings in an attempt to further improve thecharacterization of ethical and political disengagement among engineering students. Through alongitudinal mixed-methods survey given to engineering students at multiple California StateUniversity (CSU) campuses, which serve primarily working class students and Students ofColor, this study will
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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Aaron H. Persad, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yan Waguespack, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland, College Park; Gilbert Lee Pinkett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)
) courses at both junior and senior levels.She has also expressed her intention to broaden the inclusion of Artemis-related content acrossother chemistry courses she teaches.The second mini-grant enabled the creation of a simulated lunar yard within the "High Bay" areaof the engineering building, which continues to be utilized by the faculty lead for demonstrationsto K-12 students and other visitors. Additionally, the faculty lead is engaging UMES students inthe ongoing development of the EVA Smart Tool throughout 2025. He has outlined specific plansfor 2026, which include an additional peer-reviewed publication as well as expanding the studentparticipant pool to collaborate on the design and construction of a high-fidelity "Grabber Tool" foruse on
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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
projects related to embedded systems design D. Collaboration with peers on research projects 4) To what extent did hands-on learning in embedded systems courses enhance your ability to contribute to research projects? A. Significantly enhanced my contributions B. Moderately enhanced my contributions C. Had little impact on my contributions D. Did not impact my contributions 5) Did working with the MISL-ASE board in the embedded system courses improve your understanding of the electronic product development process (e.g., hardware/software integration, software debugging, etc.)?? A. Yes, significantly B. Yes, moderately C. No, only slightly D. Not at all 6) How did the hands-on learning experience influence
Collection
2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference
Authors
Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University
be markedly different was the mode inwhich students studied for their exams. Many students spent a significant time working out theirpractice problems and other study materials by hand on physical media, whether that be paper ora writing enabled tablet. Through discussions with students, it was clear that students wereattempting to simulate the exam environment as much as possible. This simulation of assessmentenvironment is far from evidence to suggest the larger difference seen for Exam 2, although itdoes provide insight for further explorative work. Conclusions and Future WorkThis work was inspired by the striking presence of academic misconduct during exams in afoundational first-year engineering course at
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2025 Northeast Section Conference
Authors
Yegin Genc; Gonca Altuger-Genc; Akin Tatoglu
, [8] Engineering Education: Redesigning Peer Feedback Assessments for Step 2: Calculate the frictional head loss. 2024 World Engineering Education To estimate the frictional head loss, we can use the Darcy-Weisbach Forum-Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), IEEE, 2024, equation for head loss due to friction, which is given by: pp. 1 6. [9] L. Cruz- -based system
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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference
Authors
Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University
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Diversity
Entrepreneurship minor consists of three entrepreneurship coursesalongside a full slate of other general business classes. The three entrepreneurship courses arefirst Organizational Innovation, second Entrepreneurial Finance, and third New Venture Creation(the program capstone course). Organizational Innovation dives into what makes anentrepreneur, how to better present and how to find a good idea to pursue. In EntrepreneurialFinance students learn what goes into financing a business and measuring how profitable thebusiness is. New Venture Creation sees the entrepreneurship students take on the task of writinga full business plan around a product or service. While writing the business plan the studentsconduct interviews with members of their target
Collection
2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference
Authors
Usman I. Hashmi; Wessam W. Khalifeh; Abdullah M. Alhinai; Mohammad M. Alrefaai; Mohammad H. Hashem
factor is “peer pressure”. In dorms, to further identify with II. LITERATURE REVIEW: your friends, students take to activities such as drinking or There were four main themes discussed in the smoking to be become part of a group or culture. Stricterarticles [1-4] and they are time management, social rules and regulations could be enforced in dormitories andfreshmen could be educated on pros and cons of un-healthy while there was a decrease in students with the lowest gradeactivities like drinking / smoking or bullying. in the university. It is interesting to see that majority of the
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2008 Northeast Section Meeting
Authors
Bahram Nassersharif
classroom). Each projector screen will cover two of the flat screen LCD monitors when inuse. Therefore, the visual system in the room can be operated in one of three modes: 1. Four projectors 2. Two projectors and four LCD monitors 3. Eight LCD monitorsThe instructor station is an Intel Quadcore PC with a quad-port video board, 1 terabyte of disk storage,and 4 gigabytes of memory. The instructor station is also equipped with two WACOM pen screensallowing the instructor to write on the computer screen. We chose the Synchroneyes software to controlthe student workstations. With this software the instructor can broadcast their screen(s) to all studentscreens or project any student’s screen to their own screen.The technology environment for
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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference
Authors
William Alpert; Alexander Vaninsky
$50,303 38% Further, it has been well established (and undisputed to this 2006–07 18,471 $50,233 37%writing) that workers with more years of formal schooling 2005–06 17,451 $48,201 36%have a lower risk of unemployment and shorter durations of 2004–05 16,510 $46,326 36% 2003–04 15,505 $44,334 35%unemployment than workers with more schooling, Mincer 2002–03 14,439 $43,318 33%[17]. In addition, among the recent evidence, the monograph
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Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom
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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)
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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
Sciences, 18(2), 165-199. Hackworth, J. T. (2024). Using Humor in the Health/Physical Education Classroom to Create an Enjoyable Learning Environment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95(2), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2291643 Henderson, J., Rangel, V. S., Holly, J., Greer, R., & Manuel, M. (2021). Enhancing Engineering Identity Among Boys of Color. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 11(2). https://doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1311 hooks, bell. (1994). Teaching to transgress: Education as the practice of freedom. Routledge. Jensen, K. J., & Cross, K. J. (2021). Engineering Stress Culture: Relationships among Mental Health, Engineering Identity, and Sense of
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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University
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Professional Papers
questions.Similarly, image-based artificial intelligence (AI) can now (in 2024) take anyone’s picture and erasethe background by comparing pixels to each other or even create whole new images from basicprompts. Other AI programs like Suno can write songs for you to use. Lumalabs.ai will provideSTL files for you to print in 3D. Roboflow.com counts empty parking spaces and estimates crowdsizes. The computers are providing code to program other computers.These programs and many more are collectively known as AI. The explosion of computing powersince the 1980s coupled with the explosion of available data with the growth of the web has givenbirth to programs beyond what our parents and grandparents would have believed possible. Thistruth scares people, but it
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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University
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Professional Papers
reporthighlighted that ever-advancing technologies and increasingly complex problems requireengineers to work effectively in inter- and multidisciplinary teams [1]. A more recent report inthe UK by the Royal Academy of Engineering further emphasized the increasing need forengineers to develop multidisciplinary skills to work effectively on technological advances at theintersections of traditional disciplines [2]. Broo et al. further note that many traditionalboundaries between different engineering disciplines are “eroding”, thus necessitating engineersto be capable of continually learning new skills across disciplines [3]. These drivers are likelyamong the reasons that the use of “multidisciplinary” and similar terms in peer-reviewed paperscontinues to
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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; MICHAEL KOSLOSKI, Old Dominion University; Bettina Mrusek, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
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Diversity, Professional Papers
environmentsCommunity of peer Work-life Exposure to career Engagement ingraduate support integration opportunities institutional systems of supportThe framework illustrates how institutions can support non-traditional groups as they acclimateto new phases of their career progression in engineering-related STEM fields. The experiences aswell as understanding of support factors and barriers identified by women who represent othersin senior level ranks in STEM departments can mirror similar challenges faced byunderrepresented groups who seek positions in industry as well as higher education. Theseexperiences may differ depending on institution type based on the
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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.
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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College
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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
Excellence Matters in an Education SettingIn addition to reducing educational barriers, fostering inclusive belonging means creating anenvironment where all students feel valued and respected. This involves adapting teachingmethods to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that every student, regardless ofbackground or ability, has the support needed to succeed.Practical strategies include:• Using inclusive language (e.g., saying “Hi, everyone” instead of “Hey, guys”).• Offering flexible assessment methods that cater to different learning styles (e.g., allowing both written or video submissions).• Fostering a classroom culture that celebrates diverse lived experiences and encourages peer collaboration. Why Societal
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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference
Authors
Bahram Nassersharif
classroom). Each projector screen will cover two of the flat screen LCD monitors when inuse. Therefore, the visual system in the room can be operated in one of three modes: 1. Four projectors 2. Two projectors and four LCD monitors 3. Eight LCD monitorsThe instructor station is an Intel Quadcore PC with a quad-port video board, 1 terabyte of disk storage,and 4 gigabytes of memory. The instructor station is also equipped with two WACOM pen screensallowing the instructor to write on the computer screen. We chose the Synchroneyes software to controlthe student workstations. With this software the instructor can broadcast their screen(s) to all studentscreens or project any student’s screen to their own screen.The technology environment for
Conference Session
Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 2 - Becoming Engineering Professionals
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hyunju Oh, University of Florida; Rui Guo, University of Florida; Wanli Xing, University of Florida; Sandip Ray, University of Florida
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Diversity
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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)
following step-by-step modeling inindustry-driven courses. As part of coaching, internship opportunities allowed experts inhardware security to observe and facilitate students’ performance. Throughout the program,students were guided, supported in practicing and applying their knowledge, and encouraged tocollaborate with peers. This progression represented scaffolding, articulation, and reflection,which are crucial components of the cognitive apprenticeship model. Additionally, students wereencouraged to explore their careers and the domain independently, solving problems on theirown.Third, Sequencing emphasizes the significance of learning order, advocating for conceptualunderstanding before practice, a progression from simple to complex tasks
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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Gregory K Watkins P.E., North Carolina State University
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Mechanics Division (MECHS)
spaces were providedfor working through the problems. The instructor showed the slides through a Microsoft Surfacetablet. A stylus was utilized to “write” on the slides and work through the example problems. Afterone or two examples were worked by the instructor, a “your turn” example was shown. Time wasallowed in class for students to work through the problem themselves. They were encouraged towork together in small groups but this was not a requirement. Their in-class work was not collectedor graded and no credit was given for participation or for attending class. After ample time wasprovided for the students to work the problem, the instructor worked it out on the tablet, allowingstudents to either confirm their approach and correct answer