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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

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Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Gisella Lamas-Samanamud, University of Kentucky - Paducah extended campus; Heather Beem, Ashesi University; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitativeand quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationallybased research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28WIP: Survey Validation to Enable Investigating Community Cultural Wealth in Engineering Students’ First Year Experiences (FYE)IntroductionFirst-year curricula typically include a variety of foundational concepts and skills and in manycases, students have the opportunity to work in teams in a project/inquiry-based learningenvironment. The first year is also a unique time in students’ lives when they

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2023 CIEC

Authors

John Irwin

participants U.P. wide impacted by COVID-19 to transition to high-skill, high-wage employment and career pathways. The grant is part of a$17.8 million competitive grant awarded to Michigan Department of Labor and EconomicOpportunity (LEO) by the U.S. Department of Education. Michigan Tech, Manufacturing andMechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) Department will use the funds to support theseindividuals, resulting in industry-recognized credential attainment and reduced educational debt.Partnerships with eight local companies resulted in 40+ employees participating in fluid powertraining to date as part of this 2-year project. The introduction to fluid power components andsystems is 20 hours, run as two sessions (4) hours per day for one week to

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2024 CIEC

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Aleksandr Sergeyev; Scott Kuhl; Bester Mangisoni; Gurveetsingh Ajmani; Mark Kinney; Michael Masters; Kellon Petzak

several reasons.Experiential learning allows students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in classrooms toreal-world scenarios. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing a more holisticunderstanding of electrical engineering concepts. Electrical engineering involves practical skillssuch as circuit design, troubleshooting, and equipment operation. Experiential learning providesstudents with hands-on opportunities to develop these skills, making them better prepared for thechallenges they may face in their careers. Real-world projects and experiments often presentunexpected challenges. Experiential learning encourages students to develop problem-solvingabilities by requiring them to troubleshoot and find solutions on the spot

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2 - Personal Situations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enas Aref, Western Michigan University; Dina Idriss-Wheeler, University of Ottawa; Julia Hajjar, University of Ottawa

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, andprogram attrition further exacerbate the challenges faced by graduate students, impacting theirwell-being [18]. Having a supportive supervisor along with departmental or faculty support canmitigate emotional exhaustion [18]. In Canada, it has been reported recently that graduatestudents are facing serious financial challenges, largely due to limited funding available fromboth institutions and funding agencies [18]. This further adds to the stress and anxiety that manyearly-career academics face and highlights the reality of the many challenges faced by graduatestudents on a daily basis, not including the added element of experiencing grief.Despite the substantial impact of grief and traumatic events on academic performance, researchon grief and

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2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Steven B. Zwickel

YOU DEVELOP AN OUTREACH PROGRAM?The Outreach Program Creation ProcessI. Create kit to accomplish purpose(s) and meet audience needs A. Set clear goals 1. Purpose There is no point in doing outreach if you don’t have clear goals. The main purposes of the K–12 Engineering Outreach Program are to showcase new technology and to discuss educational and career opportunities in engineering disciplines. Another important goal of the program is to encourage children (especially girls and minority group members, to stay with math and science in school, even when the subject matter becomes complex and when other activities seem more

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jeffrey S. Burmeister; Louise Stark

and Mathematics Conference,whose goal is to introduce young women in grades 6 through 12 to a variety of diverse andchallenging careers, and encourage their interest in science and mathematics. These one hourbioengineering workshops typically involve a brief introduction followed by a hands-on portion.A description of the objectives and design of the workshops, student feedback, andrecommendations for future direction for improving their impact on student learning andappreciation of bioengineering are reported.BackgroundThe Annual San Joaquin County Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) in Science and MathematicsConference is held in early October at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Thisconference is sponsored by the University of the

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Cheng Chen; Jose Valdovinos; Frank Sanchez; Nelly Avramova; Hector Santillano; Robert Hartsock

SFSU to provide student researchers with meaningful research experiences andprepare them for engineering careers; 2) develop learning modules on earthquake engineeringand involve student researchers into state-of-the-art earthquake engineering research so as toprepare them for their future more advanced degrees; 3) provide student researchersopportunities to participate and present at engineering conferences.Challenges for Engaging Students into Research ActivitiesLaboratory experiments play a critical role in earthquake engineering research. Devastatingstructural damages and loss of human lives in recent earthquakes in Christchurch New Zealand5and Tohoku Japan6 call for advances in research on seismic resilient infrastructures

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Taufik Taufik; Dale Dolan

, the project will sharpenstudents’ practical skills required by industry which are often not being taught to students as partof the curriculum. This, in turn, will help students in pursuing their career in the powerelectronics industry due to the skills learned from the project which match current demands fromthe power electronics industry. The project will also enforce students to learn beyond circuitdesign by incorporating one modern and widely used power electronic application as the finaldeliverable of the project. Consideration was taken such that the complexity of the project shouldbe appropriate for an undergraduate level course. Detailed description of the project along withpreliminary results of student’s assessment on the project

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2013 GSW

Authors

Raj Desai

# of Students in Online Classes 91 109 114 127program completion rotation cycleTable 2 – Enrollment Results SummaryRegular evening classes had enrollments of 12 to 20 students. Online courses have enrollmentsof 25 to 40 students. Informal survey of students has indicated that online courses have allowedmore students to continue their education. Students with associate degrees need four-yeardegrees to move into management positions. Online education allows them to keep their job andpursue higher education, so they can move up in their careers. Many of our students have movedinto better positions with their current employers after they graduated. Other students with

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Christi L. Patton; Daniel W. Crunkleton; John M. Henshaw; Douglas Jussaume; Robert L. Strattan

.). Immediate feedback is provided during the question and answer period of thepresentations. Written comments and oral questioning encourage the students to analyzetheir engineering approach and explore the concepts of continuous improvement. Thelevel of assessment is unbiased and comprehensive. Consistently scoring average orexcellent indicates that the students have met the industrial standards of competency inthese areas. It is very gratifying to both students and faculty to have such clear andconcise feedback on their performance.ConclusionChallenge X has been an excellent opportunity for TU students to learn more about thework they will be doing in their future careers and participate in leading-edgetechnological development addressing

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Christi L. Patton

$13 million [1]. Twenty-two years later, the land looks essentially the same andmost of the money spent has been for additional studies rather than remediation. In June,2004, Governor Brad Henry signed a bill authorizing the state of Oklahoma to spend $5million to buy out homeowners in the area. This will be applied to homeowners withyoung children and is expected to be used to relocate one hundred families. Significantfunds still have not been allocated for remediation.Introduction to Chemical Engineering Course The University of Tulsa course catalog describes the introductory class forfreshmen studying Chemical Engineering as: Overview of the chemical engineering curriculum, professionalism, career opportunities, and

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Viacheslav Adamchuk; Gwen Nugent; Bradley Barker; Neal Grandgenett

-17.81 23.89 -2.98 15 .009Supplemental impact measurement instruments are now under development to assess long-termprogram impacts, including youth career selection. Experimental designs involving the use ofcontrol groups are also been employed to provide more definitive conclusions regardingintervention impacts and effectiveness.SummaryImproving STEM education is a national challenge, and the Robotics and GPS/GIS in 4-H:Workforce Skills for the 21st Century project has been initiated to help meet that challenge andto provide a non-formal education experience for 11-15 year old youth to encourage theirconsideration of STEM areas for their future academic and post-graduate careers. Use ofrobotics, GPS, and GIS technologies

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Thomas Mulinazzi; Steven Schrock

, received a grade of fifty on two otherassignments, and a grade of eighty-seven on one assignment. He attended fifteen of the45 class periods. How did he expect to receive a passing grade?Many students, who do not do well in engineering classes, need to have a job or want tohave a job. Students can either take a full load of courses and work a few hours or work20 to 40 hours and take a lighter load of courses. Landis in his book, StudyingEngineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career states, (3) “If you must work whilegoing to school, how can you achieve a reasonable balance between the two? A way tomanage your study and work loads is to follow the „60 Hour Rule‟ developed by Dr.Mulinazzi”. (3) Many of our engineering students have worked in high

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Day W. Radebaugh

1 The Devil is in the Details: Why Engineering is an Inexact Science Day W. Radebaugh Assistant Professor of Philosophy Department of Philosophy Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas 67260AbstractOne of the main reasons cited for the choice of an engineering career is the desire toemploy an exact science. Most students of engineering distinguish themselves from thepractitioners of “soft” sciences, such as psychology, marketing, sociology or

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Theodore W. Manikas; Gerald R. Kane

applications. This experience helps define the student's career direction, andalso helps companies identify potential recruits. In order to make these opportunities available tostudents, engineering departments must develop collaborations with these companies. Inaddition, outside resources such as government funding will aid in the success of an internshipprogram.This paper discusses the formation of collaborations between our department and localengineering companies, and the process used to obtain external funding for undergraduateinternships. It is hoped that the lessons learned from this paper will provide guidance to otherfaculty attempting to establish internship programs for their undergraduate engineering students.OverviewCooperation between

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jason Moore; Mitchell A Thornton; Ronald W. Skeith

" 2never too late to start preparation for registration and that the earlier that one starts this process,the better their chances for success.2. Early Academic Experience One of the biggest challenges facing advisors is to convince students to not just enroll inthe easiest course that meets elective requirements and instead to take courses that will help themthe most in their future career. Many students struggle with the idea of taking relevant technicalcourses versus others that may require less effort to pass (or at least are perceived to require lesseffort). Instead of taking additional advanced courses beyond required sciences, many studentselect to take introductory courses in other non-required science courses. While we are

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Hong Li; Ali Setoodehnia

learning approaches thatenable them to learn at their own pace by leveraging their comfort with technology in a settingthat is fun, collaborative, and often team-based. Many universities have developed and offeredhybrid or fully online coursesas a viable alternative to a traditional classroom. The onlineeducation has become very popular, especially for working professionals who are looking forcareer advancement, career changes, or the chance to earn a degree at their own pace. In onlineclasses, students are able to plan their own time for class activities and participations followinginstructions. Not only students have to adapt their learning, but also educators must change theway they have been teaching traditionally in classroom to accommodate

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Ade Mabogunje, Stanford University

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Paper ID #44474Work-in-Progress: Human Capital Formation as a Framework for Entrepreneurshipand Venture Design EducationDr. Helen L. Chen, Stanford University Helen L. Chen is a Research Scientist in the Designing Education Lab in Mechanical Engineering and co-founder of the Integrative Learning Portfolio Lab in Career Education at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her PhD in Communication with a minor in Psychology from Stanford. Her scholarship is focused on engineering and entrepreneurship education, portfolio pedagogy, reflective practices, non-degree credentials, and reimagining how

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 16

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University; Reginald F. Hamilton, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University; Tonya L. Peeples, Pennsylvania State University; Cynthia Howard Reed, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #42303Capturing First- and Second-Year Master’s Engineering Students’ Perceptionsof Support in Their Transitions to Graduate SchoolDr. Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Melissa Miller; Randall Reynolds; Ed Pohl

as their major. In polling student teams informally, the interest in engineering ishigh, with several students indicating that they are very interested in pursuing a career in thisfield. We will continue to track this data and update our records as additional students graduatefrom high school.References1. Turner, Wayne C., et al, Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering, Prentice-Hall,1993.2. Starr, Paul, July-August 1996, Computing Our Way to Educational Reform, The AmericanProspect no. 27: 50-60 [On-line], http://www.princeton.edu/~starr/articles/27star.html. 30 June2011.3. Common Core State Standards Initiative. 15 June 2012. www.corestandarsd.org.4. Foreman, J., July/August 2003, Next Generation Educational Technology Versus

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Anita Singh; Dawn Ferry

solving given problems in routine ways.Lack of courses that integrate need identification in addition to encouraging exploration ofinnovative solutions while identify customer needs often limits break- through ideas andinnovation and subsequently to an unsuccessful industry career in the field of biomedicalengineering. This paper includes details of integrating clinic immersion experience in aclassroom-oriented Biomechanics course. A project based learning approach requires student tomake clinical observations and identification of an unmet biomedical engineering need, followedby proposing an engineering solution to the problem.II. Project based learningWhile problem based learning (PBL)7 and just in time teaching (JITT)8 teaching techniques

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2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Beckry Abdel-Magid; Yunsheng Xu

, skills in lifelong learning are becomingimperative for engineers to cope with the ever-changing demands in theworkplace during their professional career. The elements of undergraduateresearch and lifelong learning skills are presented in this paper and two coursesare suggested as mechanisms to foster this education in the engineeringcurriculum.IntroductionNumerous studies conducted on the undergraduate engineering programemphasized the importance of the basic elements of mathematics, naturalsciences, engineering sciences, and fundamental concepts of analysis anddesign [1-4]. These studies also called for emphasis on synthesis and design,depth and strength in the technical subjects, greater emphasis on deeper inquiryand open-ended problem solving

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Lawrence Fong; Brian P. Self

283 Modeling the Dynamics of a Small Catapult to Enhance Undergraduate Studies Lawrence Fong and Brian Self California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoAbstractIt is estimated that the average engineering student will work 3000 "back of the book" stylehomework problems by the time that they graduate. While these problems can certainly helpwith the learning process, many do not mimic any type of real world systems that an engineerwill encounter in their careers. Furthermore, most do not require the student to

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Steve Zilora

first recommendation is that the course be offered to high school juniors andseniors who have demonstrated strong math and logic skills. We can also state that studentsshould be comfortable using technology, though this is not expected to be a limiting criterion.A second question is what domain should be used. If we present informatics in the context ofeconomics, health, or engineering, students will be exposed to real information and realproblems. Further, the course would be of great benefit if they continue their studies in theseareas. But what if they choose to pursue other careers? Or, more problematic, what if they do nothave any experience in these areas? To deal with this conundrum, we first introduce theneologism, teen-informatics and

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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Edwin Schmeckpeper; Ashley Ater Kranov; Steve Beyerlein; Jay McCormack; Pat Pedrow

A Direct Method for Simultaneously Teaching and Measuring Engineering Professional Skills Edwin Schmeckpeper1, Ashley Ater Kranov2, Steve Beyerlein3, Jay McCormack4, Pat Pedrow5Abstract – Proficiency in professional skills related to teamwork, ethical responsibility,communication skills, the impact of engineering solutions, life-long learning, and contemporaryissues is critical for success in the multi-disciplinary, intercultural team interactions thatcharacterize 21st century engineering careers. Yet, programs across the nation have struggled todefine, teach, and measure professional skills since their introduction as ABET criteria forengineering programs in 2000. The Engineering Professional Skills Assessment (EPSA) is

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

R. Dennis Foster

nextDepartment Head. All objectives were obtained plus some positive attitude changes for theDepartment. It was an interesting assignment in a very pleasant City. I was quite impressed withthe College‟s co-op director, staff and program.The Lesson learned? There is great value in mixing academic & industry leadership skills.What then is a Career?Looking back to when I graduated in Civil Engineering here at this University in the spring of1960 and received my Iron Ring from the Ceremony held in an upper meeting room ofConvocation Hall, I would say it is a journey of exploration of various roles in variousenvironments in challenging leadership positions, not management. Most of us started outlooking for that work job that was almost fascinating and

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Lisa Schneider; Michael Kelley; Shefford P. Baker

assistant. An engineering faculty coordinatorgenerated the workshop problems and works with college staff to recruit, train, and oversee thecourse assistants.In the rationale for the proposed changes, the Task Force noted that many students havedifficulty relating math to science and engineering applications. In the current engineeringcurriculum, students learn abstract math concepts and engineering principles without necessarilytying the two together at first. Based on the outcomes of curricular innovations implementedelsewhere, the skill of using mathematics to model engineering problems can be explicitlytaught, and the earlier this is done in an engineering student’s career, the better1, 3. It is expectedthat students who receive this type of

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Yves Ngabonziza; Hendrick Delcham

activities helps them visualize showed that well-designed simulation software has positivetheir academic careers, increases their productivity, and has an impact on students thinking and learning. In such environment, students have the opportunity to interact with Manuscript received March 14th, 2014 Yves Ngabonziza. is with the Department of Math, Engineering and and understand complex phenomena that would otherwise beComputer Science, LAGCC of the City University of New York, Long Island

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ruzanna Davtyan

practices. REFERENCES BERNS, R. G., & ERICKSON, P. M. (2001). CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY: NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. BILLETT, S. (2001). LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE: STRATEGIES

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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interdisciplinary engineering project was developed thatrequired students from both the mechanical and electrical disciplines to work collaboratively ondesigning a Smart Helmet for cyclists. The students had minimal expertise in engineering designbut were presented with a problem that required them to learn and acquire several new skills thatthey did not possess. The impact of the project was examined based on their performance andthrough the use of a survey which they completed at the end of the project. The results were veryfavorable and indicated that the interdisciplinary nature of the project had motivated them topursue a career in the engineering field. They also believed the skills they acquired through theproject, sparked further interest in