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Melanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology; Laurin Moseley, CUNY New York City College of Technology

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providea summary of the STEM Outreach activities and provide conference participants with a tool kitthat can be applied at their home institutions and local communities.KeywordsSTEM, Online Learning, K-12 OutreachBackgroundAccording to the National Science Board’s Science and Engineering Indicators 2018, while basicSTEM skills have improved over the past two decades, America still lags behind many othercountries. Women and underrepresented minorities comprise less than 30% and 11% ,respectively of the STEM workforce [1]. In order to keep up with the predicted STEM job needsfor the nation, we need to increase interest and diversity in STEM. Students in K-12 need to beexposed, encouraged, and motivated to pursue careers in STEM. Exposing all

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Patrick Tunno

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a Global Penn State University Outstanding Program Award, a grant fordiversity, and is sponsored by IES Abroad.IntroductionA bicultural perspective bestows benefits including enhanced creativity and independence [1].This poises students to collaborate on solutions to complex global issues, which is especiallyrelevant in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. In STEM fields, this ability is essential. The 14Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st century, put forth by the National Academy ofSciences, include preventing nuclear terror and access to clean water [2], and globalcollaboration is critical. There is a consensus that educators understand the significance of theseabilities and their direct application on the job, and that these

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Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Giles Wozniak, Villanova University; Alicia Piscitelli, Villanova University; Anitha Devi Kannan, Villanova University; Andrew Jester, Villanova University, Sustainable Engineering Program

created by current designswhile accounting for sustainability requires a new learning mindset. As Ricco et. al [1] havedescribed in their recent paper named “Exploring the Engineering Mindset” the topic of mindsethas “remained nearly untouched” and most authors have focused on “fixed” vs. “growth” mindsets.These mindsets refer to the engineering student’s ability to either be constrained (fixed) in theirability to engage new engineering problems and solutions, or to be capable of going beyond theirknowledge and skills to take on and successfully master new challenges and solutions (growth).Others have reported on an entrepreneurial mindset that brings the business perspective intoengineering solutions [2]. In this case, again the focus is on the

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

forteaching? To answer these questions, one has to go back a few decades past and dig into the wayhow the internet was evolved. Officially the internet started on January 1, 1983, in U.S.A (USG,2021). Before this, no standard way of communication existed among the various computernetworks. Around the year 1990, the World Wide Web was introduced by a British Scientist inSwiss Research labs (Couldry, 2012). After the internet was invented the World has suddenlybecome a “Small World” because communication from one part of the World to the other hasbecome easier and quicker than ever before.In 1996, entrepreneurs Glen Jones and Bernand Luskin launched Jones International University,which became the first accredited and fully web-based university. Since

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Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

version of project has been collected. Students’ self-evaluations from the survey,along the evaluation of the instructor on their work, indicate that their skills in ODE modelsimulation and MATLAB Simulink were improved after the project. The self-paced club format,partnering with help sections, was the most positively received in students’ comments for open-ended questions.IntroductionWhile the US remains the most economically powerful country in the world, the mean score inMath in 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) for U.S. high-schoolstudents was below the OECD average [1]. Research indicates that in the US, math instruction isnot integrated with other disciplines, such that real-world applicability is lacking. At the

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James R. Rentsch, Aerospace Industries Association; Jason M Merret, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

- Champaign American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Developing Education Programs for Airworthiness Engineering1 Large scale Airlift Humanitarian Efforts Enabled by Engineering and Airworthiness Disciplines.1.1 BackgroundAircraft of all types provide resources to support humanitarian efforts throughout the world.Humanitarian missions from the United States military have been recorded as far back as 1919,when Army planes delivered food and supplies to flood victims along the Rio Grande in Texas[1]. Ever since these early days of aviation the U.S. has engaged in missions that providedcritical supply relief to populations ravaged by either conflicts or natural

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Dennis A. Silage, Temple University

within theCollege, includes two requisite courses in engineering economics and human resourcemanagement.This is a critical review of the genesis of the BSE EME and EPE curricula and the continuingacademic and administrative path taken in its development in the nine years to date [1].Presented here from this experience are the lessons learned and pitfalls to be avoided to obtainaccreditation and academic concentrations for such an interdisciplinary BSE program fromexisting BSEE and BSME programs.The Disciplines Are Too DisciplinedThe EE discipline was once embellished with a significant number of ME courses suitable forbetween-the-world-wars technical training [2]. Even as late as the 1960s EE students wererequired to take ME courses in statics

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Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

–74). Edmonton: Athabasca University Press.Anderson, T., Rourke, L., Garrison, D. R., & Archer, W. (2001). Assessing teaching presence ina computer conferencing context. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 5(2), 1–17.https://doi.org/10.24059/olj.v5i2.1875.Bates, A. W. (2019). Teaching in a digital age. 2nd Edition. Vancouver: Tony BatesAssociates. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/.Cannizzo, Jan, (2020) A Simple, Concrete, and Effective Teaching Method Suitabel for OnlineCourses, American Society for Engineering Education. (#33931)Dunmyre, Justin R. (2019) A Homework Systems to Flip Almost Any Class, Problems,Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, Vol 29, Issue 2.https://www.tandfonline.com

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chizhong Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology

spread out over the curriculum. More so,Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) student outcome (4), “an ability torecognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informedjudgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts” [1], reinforces the importance of teaching engineeringethics and professional behavior to undergraduate students. However, most common ways ofteaching ethics to engineering students rely heavily on general education requirement courses thatare offered by non-engineering departments often using non-engineering case studies andexamples. In such courses, students are introduced to the philosophy and

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Peter Mark Jansson, Bucknell University

successful projects completed within the time constraintand with high satisfaction reported by the clients. The students themselves demonstrated they werecapable of accomplishing significant impact in the ½ week or 1 week effort. Their ability to manage sucha short term project effectively clearly showed them that their engineering skills can provide high valuein serving the world’s needs.IntroductionThe ECE department of Bucknell University undertook a comprehensive redesign of its curriculum whichwas introduced to the EE and CpE Classes of 2021 in their freshman year starting August 2017. In thatnovel, flexible curriculum students in each major could select from multiple concentration areas to focusa deeper dive into some aspect of the degree that

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Amitabha (Amit) Bandyopadhyay P.E., State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze riskand uncertainty.The Objective of this project was to develop new tools and refine available tools for assessing some of thesoft skills that would fulfill ANSAC and other college requirements. It is expected to finalize a set oftools, as outcomes, and have them tested in the classroom by the end of the project.The need for college students to be actively involved in their own learning has received wide acceptance[1]. The value of teamwork and ability to solve problems in a group environment for engineering andtechnology students is undeniable. Construction engineers and managers work cooperatively with manyprofessionals and workers to implement design into reality.Assessment is

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Sushobhan Sen, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffery R Roesler, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

for AVs, as well as interaction between AVs and cyclists. All teamsrecommended that lane width, perception reaction time, and stopping sight distance criteria bemodified, while none that speed limit and maximum rate of superelevation be modified. All teamsalso recommended that cyclists be separated from AV lanes, with most teams recommending ashared shoulder. During peer assessment, students also expressed strong satisfaction with theirteams while working on this futuristic roadway problem.IntroductionGeometric design of roadways is an important component of an undergraduate civil engineeringcurriculum, especially in the sub-disciplines of transportation and water resources engineering. In1986, Khisty [1] surveyed practitioners and educators

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Jonathan F. Hubler, Villanova University

format.IntroductionInverted or “flipped” classrooms encourage active learning during class sessions and have beenshown to be effective in engineering coursework [1] - [4]. In an inverted class structure, studentstypically watch lecture videos outside of classroom lecture time which allows for active learning,problem solving, and activities during class time traditionally used for lecturing. In recent yearsthere has been increased interest and application of inverted classrooms in engineeringcoursework as a way to increase active learning and present course materials in a variety offormats, which can accommodate the various learning styles of students in the course [1] - [7].Numerous studies have shown that student performance on exams has increased [1], [2], with

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Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Tanner J Huffman, The College of New Jersey; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado Boulder

communities [1].A critical facet that influences engineering learning is the need for effective professionaldevelopment for teachers. In the Standards for Preparation and Professional Development forTeachers of Engineering, Farmer, Nadelson, and Klein-Gardner have “identified standards forpreparation and professional development for teachers of engineering that are aligned withcurrent research in professional development and teaching and learning...[7].” Many outreachprograms depend on the activity of having quality professional development to ensure theteacher “become comfortable and proficient with the engineering process [8].’’ This document,which parallels well with the Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning, explains that“Engineering literacy

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Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

. Initialstudent feedback from this ongoing project, collected via reflections and anonymous surveys,indicate that this is a fruitful approach which clearly enhances student engagement andperceptions of the engineering field. In addition, lessons learned from this work is leading todevelopment of a lecture/workshop in values and humanitarian engineering to be presented in theauthor’s NSF-supported Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site inNanotechnology for Health, Energy and the Environment.Background:Kevin Passano, in his excellent text “Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Technologies thatHelp People”[1], defines humanitarian engineering as just that – creating technologies that helppeople. He also defines it as “creating technology to

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Dorothy W. Skaf, Villanova University; Vito L. Punzi, Villanova University

of Water Quality and Treatment Considerations In their 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations [1] established a goalto “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all” which wouldinclude achieving “universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all”and improving “water quality by reducing pollution”. The World Health Organization [2]estimates that 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking waterservices. Over the years, this problem still exists in developing countries due to the expensivenature of conventional water treatment chemicals and the infrastructure requirements to sustaintreatment facilities. Coagulation and flocculation

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David I. Schwartz, Rochester Institute of Technology (GCCIS)

entertainment and simulationindustries. The central hypothesis of the paper is that introductory physics can be taught viaPBA. The paper provides case studies that demonstrate early promise. The paper gives anoverview of how “game engineers” leverage theoretical physics and mathematical conceptsmerged with design aesthetics to portray realistic and fun experiences, manifesting as gamephysics. As computing power has increased, the convergence of real and fake physics presentsan opportunity to teach physics to non-game students. The field of PBA shows promise forenhancing physics education, but much work remains to determine how it may happen and theplace in a college curriculum.1 Call to actionThis paper initiates a call-to-action for STEM educators

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Daniel K. Jones P.E., State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute; Joanne M Joseph, SUNYPOLY

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provide technicalsolutions, get feedback from users, and incorporate changes needed to make a usable endproduct.BackgroundThe use of assistive technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience for studentswith disabilities is a well-established field [1]. For children and students with visualimpairments, tactile technology helps the learning process, especially when teaching the use ofbraille letters and numbers. Recent advances in 3D printing have provided opportunities toinnovate methods for braille instruction, and several studies have evaluated the effectiveness ofthis technology for teaching [2], [3], [4]. 3D printers are also being used to create tactile mapswhich help people with impaired vision learn how to navigate new

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Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of Columbia; Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia

context of aligningcollege-level outcomes and program objectives with the university-level mission, goals andstudent learning outcomes and building college-wide consensus and faculty buy-in to the holisticsystem of assessment and continuous improvement. We conclude that establishing studentoutcomes and assessment tools are essential in any mode of instruction toward robust, sustained,and effective continuous improvement.1. IntroductionMany universities quickly adapted by moving learning, teaching, and assessment practices fromface-to-face to an online environment to enforce social distancing due to the COVID-19pandemic. Educational effectiveness has remained an important topic, and academic institutionshave developed systems to improve quality

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Mira S Olson, Drexel University; Joseph Hughes

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throughout traditional engineeringsectors, thereby developing the integrative skills recommended by USIP, the National Academyof Engineering (NAE), and the conflict management community [1], [2], [3], [4].The graduate program began enrolling students in 2019 and includes both an M.S. degree forstudents from all STEM backgrounds and a 9-credit online certificate accessible to students fromall backgrounds. We present a peace engineering curriculum that offers breadth in understandingthe social dimensions of conflict, depth in engineering approaches and technologies applicable topeacebuilding, and practical experience working alongside peacebuilding practitioners. Asystems-level thinking approach is leveraged to equip engineers to think critically

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Mike Simard PE, Villanova University

failure rate that is 75% lower than those who do not, see Table 1 [1].Research also shows that project management regularly ranks high on the list of essential skillsthat experienced practitioners say new engineering graduates need [2]. Fundamental technical content takes up the bulk of the typical undergraduate engineeringcurriculum, leaving little room for a course that would focus on both the hard and soft skills ofproject management. However, the importance of developing engineering students’ projectmanagement skills should not be discounted. Standard practice is to include a one or twosemester design project for senior engineering students, often referred to as the capstone course.Such courses are an ideal forum for providing project

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Dimitrios Stroumbakis PE, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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Education, 2021Public Interest Technology: Preparing the Next-Gen Engineer in Serving the Greater Good of the Public’s Interest-A Community College Effort Dimitrios Stroumbakis, PE Queensborough Community College Department of Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to document the creation, implementation and preliminary assessment of aseries of mini-modules funded under the Public Interest Technology-University Network (PIT UN)initiative for two purposes: 1) to raise awareness among new engineering students thereby creating apathway to higher educational goals in his field---all to for the noble case of serving greater

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Amy Voss Farris, Pennsylvania State University; Anna Eunji Kim, Pennsylvania State University; Junde Li; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

that technology education must preparestudents to understand quantum computing as an alternative and viable paradigm of computing.Efforts to introduce quantum concepts to novices in K12 settings have predominately relied ongames or metaphors for quantum concepts [e.g., 1, 2, 3] and applications grounded in real-worldapplications of quantum computing are very limited. However, the overwhelming majority of K12 science and engineering teachers are heldaccountable for instruction that aligns with the Next Generation Science standards (NGSS) [4],which require that teachers implement learning experiences that demonstrate for students thatadvances in engineering are interdependent with science, and that societal needs, such as health,drive the

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Elizabeth Dellorco, Rowan University; Anthony Vinh Bui, Rowan University; Jacqueline Johnson, Rowan University ; Matthew McBride, Rowan University

very important, and, keeping current pandemic guidelines andrestrictions in mind, it will be adapted appropriately to ensure health and safety guidelines aremet.Statement Of Problem Rowan University, one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, has a currentstudent population of close to 20,000 undergraduate students that is expected to continue toincrease in the future [1]. Along with a growing campus, the college also promotes variousinitiatives, one of which includes the practice of recycling with numerous studies and projects.Despite these proactive efforts, a 2020 poll of over 100 current students at Rowan Universityshows that almost 75% of those that answered would throw away trash if no recycling bins werein sight, as

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Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

, specifically junior faculty, to learn pedagogical conceptsalongside the rest of the class when a different instructor was used for each course offering.Finally, the posted online materials provide an opportunity for other faculty to learn pedagogicalconcepts on their own time. Collaboration with experts in diversity, equity and inclusion enabledadditional materials for the course to promote the growth of underrepresented groups inengineering. Successes and lessons learned in the restructuring effort are outlined.IntroductionRichard Felder famously stated that traditionally “college teaching may be the only skilledprofession for which no preparation or training is provided or required.” [1]. As a result,universities have addressed this issue through

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Aatish Gupta, Rowan University; Lauren Mulvihill; Emmet Scott Sedar, Rowan University; Jenna Nicole Sperduto

1 Sustainability In Food Services and Materials Aatish Gupta[1], Lauren Mulvihill[2], Emmet Sedar[3], Jenna Sperduto[4] Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Rowan University 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028 March 30, 2021 [1] guptaa58@students.rowan.edu, [2]mulvih57@students.rowan.edu, [3] sedare58@students.rowan.edu, [4]sperdu28@students.rowan.edu I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY