Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Melvin Neville; David Scott; Bryan Knodel; Debra Larson

that differences in achievement andparticipation parallel the differences in belief and attitude (Boekaerts, 1994). As compared totheir peers of equal skill, students with higher expectations, self-confidence, and good controlperform better in mathematics. Positive beliefs about their problem solving ability turn mathproblems into interesting activities worthy of their effort. Students with unfavorable personalbeliefs view math problems as threatening and non-interesting experiences. These beliefs arecoupled to low math performance (Seegers and Boekaerts, 1995). In addition, Boekaerts (1994)hypothesizes that ambiguous math problems requiring re-framing, modeling, experimentation,and/or reflection can promote insecurities and disturbed task

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles W. P. Finn; William E. Cole

course and writing was the most important skill on the job3.The Ohio State University study found Communication and Problem Solving skills were ratedhigher than any technical skills4. Also the OSU study found that the highest ranked technicalskills were in the computer and graphics area2. However, our results put a higher emphasis uponCAD knowledge and a lower emphasis upon computer programming than the OSU study. Thischange may simply reflect the changes in the workplace since their study was undertaken in1992. In the rating of technical skills in the OSU study, mechanics, statistics, materials. andeconomics had the highest ratings4. Only materials shares a similar high rating in this study.This could reflect the different industries that the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James Rehg; Sohail Anwar

developed for this project werederived from actual industry situations and reflected real-world concerns. Providing studentswith case experiences can be viewed as equipping future engineers/engineering technologistswith the tools they will need to effectively perform in industry.An engineering case is defined as an account of an engineering activity, event, or problemcontaining some of the background and complexities usually encountered by anengineer/engineering technologist. In his paper titled On Writing Engineering Cases published inthe Proceedings of ASEE National Conference on Engineering Case Studies, March 1979, GezaKardos explained the objectives and the content of engineering case studies as: The major objective of an Engineering

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Edgar N. Reyes; Dennis I. Merino; Carl W. Steidley

dodecahedron in particular. Our use of this algorithm, which isbased in the field of combinatorial optimization, reflects properties of Boltzman machines - a neural networkcharacterized by massive parallelism.We will demonstrate two implementations of this algorithm in simulated annealing. Each of the implementationsdepends upon a neighborhood structure and a transition mechanism. In the first implementation our neighborhoodstructure is a linear transformation of the vector space of all configurations and the transition probability isdeterministic. In this case, we will use techniques from character theory of finite groups to analyze simulatedannealing. In the second implementation, a special case of which includes the first implementation

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Marybeth Lima

thesemester. Students were required to complete a self-assessment narrative discussing theirexperiences with the tiger project as part of the final exam for the course.Results and Discussion. Instructor and Student Reflections. The tiger habitat design project accomplished anumber of goals considered important by the instructor. The most important feature of thisproject was that students were able to participate actively in a design project. Because they werestarting from “ground zero,” they were able to: (1) observe the importance of research to thedesign process; (2) create designs and present two and three dimensional drawings of theirrenderings using AutoCAD, a skill they learned in the first BE core course; (3) recognize thestruggle and

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

M. Wayne Hall; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

implement the changes required.Someone has to study, create, evaluate and transfer the new material to educators. For a topicthat must be woven into every discipline and every grade level, this will be an awesome task.ENGINEERING EDUCATION For many years, the philosophy and framework of engineering and technologyeducational programs have been defined and articulated by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology ( ABET). Necessarily, ABET has changed its accreditationphilosophy and requirements have changed over the years to reflect the changing needs anddesires of society. To this end, ABET has recently drafted its most radical change in the historyof engineering education accreditation. This new criteria, ABET s Criteria 2000

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

(%) 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 0-3 4-6 10 and above Years of ExperienceFigure 1: Years of experience of Faculty membersThe big five personality traits were considered in the present study. Among the five, only threewere common among the faculty participants. The self-identified personality of the participantswas presented in Figure 2. The study defined conscientiousness as "reflecting the tendency to beaccountable, structured, diligent, goal-oriented, and to adhere to norms and rules" for a facultymember who self

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Speight P.E., United States Military Academy; Brett Rocha P.E., United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

freshman engineering sequence. The design of thespace was to place the ownership and maintenance of the “laboratory” into the hands of thestudents. This space also enabled a significant increase in the number of hands-on activitiesreported by each of the students during the quarter and a boost in the amount of experientiallearning.In 2013, Harvard University created a more experimental atmosphere with its Scibox, a 2,500-square-foot-space where walls are covered in blackboard paint and tables are on wheels [6]. Thespace is half-classroom and half-lab that instructors intended to feel more like a workshop or agarage. It was done as part of Harvard’s broader interest in testing new ways of teaching andlearning and reflects a departure from the

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anuli Ndubuisi, University of Toronto; Philip Asare, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

focused onadministration and performance with the aim of effecting change within a multidisciplinaryengineering design project domain of influence [21]. Guided by the transformational leadershipmodel [20], the GED course focused on design as a humanistic process [22] while prioritizingcollaboration, communication and reflection throughout the design work. The GED course wasmandatory for second-year engineering science students with two requirements in year one thatfostered students’ leadership in team and local community settings respectively. The courseintroduced students to cultural awareness within the concept of culturally responsive design tosupport their global perspective development. The course was delivered in a hybrid format toabout 250

Conference Session

Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

addnew examples to the list, for instance, examples identified by the students. If a student reportsthat they did not find relevant examples in our list, but they provided a new one, we will analyzeand consider for addition the new example provided.After the students identify a potential role model that inspires them in the course's domain (e.g.,databases or programming), each student will describe this role model on a discussion board andindicate the main criteria on which the selection was based. A moderated discussion will takeplace with feedback from the instructor and other students. The second part ends with a shortassignment serving as self-reflection for the role model identification process. In this assignmentthe students will summarize

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Innovative Approaches to Teaching & Developing Engineering Leadership

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Graves Wolfinbarger, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

of conferences and journals focused on engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessing Leadership Development through a Leadership Practice Project: A Work in ProgressThis work-in-progress practice paper describes the assessment of learning via a leadershippractice project for an upper-level engineering leadership course [1] offered at a large publicuniversity in the central U.S. The course features a mix of theory and practical application and isdesigned to teach skills students can use immediately, as well as concepts they may need later intheir careers. Learning is assessed through written reflections, a “managing oneself” essay, and

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arwen Elizabeth Pearson, University of Washington; Simon Njoroge, University of Washington; Menaka Abraham, University of Washington; Heather Dillon, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

determine the benefits of concept mapping. Weber et al. [7] 2022 Engineering Engineering undergraduates The students were given a concept indicated that the mapping module and post activity is beneficial activity survey within their to their ability to Statics course meant to reflect on their enhance career value mindset and technical creation

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University; Saundra Duplicate Johnson Austin, University of South Florida; Sara E Wilson, The University of Kansas

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

means tosupport mental health challenges.ConclusionsResults suggest that instructors have made changes in teaching style, assessment structure, andtools used to accommodate changes as education moves through the pandemic. Instructors alsoreported more time teaching and responses that suggest a decrease in work-life satisfaction. Thesyllabi analysis supported perceptions in changes in flexibility of deadlines, availability outsidethe classroom, and course assessments, suggesting evidence for more compassionate teachingpractices in engineering courses post-pandemic. Survey participants indicated an increase inmental health changes over the course of the pandemic, but we did not observe substantialchanges in the course syllabi reflecting this

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Glaucia Prado P.E., University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

been offered twice since Spring 2023, with a total enrollment of 15 students. It aims tointegrate first-year students into the MSE department and promote their academic successthrough activities including student panels and lessons on time management and wellness. TheMSE seminar is based on an academic success strategies course developed at the start of thepandemic that emphasized time management, wellness, and reflective change [28]. Both courseswere taught by department faculty and integrated significant peer interactions.This study had two research questions: (1) How do students perceive belonging in the two engineering departments? (2) Are there differences in students’ perceptions of belonging between students who

Conference Session

Programming Education 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy James, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

to compare student preferences to outcomes. Theremaining students were randomly assigned to either longer lessons or shorter lessons. Studentperformance was evaluated through quizzes, assignments, reflection exercises, and a final exam.Other than the inclusion of more explanation and additional examples, the content in the twocourses was identical.In the second cohort, students were randomly assigned to one of three groups. All three groupsreceived ungraded exercises with each lesson in order to evaluate the effect of solutions to theseexercises. The first group did not receive solutions to these. The second group received solutionsto these exercises, but after a delay of more than 12 hours. The third group received solutions tothese

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Nilanjan Banerjee

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

average grade forgroup A. The blue bars represent anonymous exams, while the red bars indicate non-anonymousexams. As noted earlier, the final exam had a lower average score, which is reflected across the 3ethnicities shown. Figure 4 also shows that anonymizing the exam leads to performanceimprovement for Ethnicity 2. Ethnicities 1 and 3 showed no difference. Figure 4: The average grade by ethnicity for the 4 exams considered for Group A in Class A. The error bars represent the standard error. Group A started with anonymous exams and then switched. Figure 5: The average grade by ethnicity for the 4 exams considered for Group B in Class A. The error bars represent the standard error. Group B started with non

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Raheleh Miralami, Mississippi State University; George D Ford, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

sleep time exists, which has consequences on students’performance. These effects are studied and summarized in the literature section. This is alignedwith the question on the likelihood of changing sleep time in possible, which was above average.Another notable point is the expected working hours for professionals in the construction industry.The reported hours indicate that the educational system – deliberately or unintentionally – shapesthe mindset of students to work 51-60 hours (41%) or 61-70 hours (14%), as reflected in Figure 3.This trend is consistent with the numbers reported for the expected and ideal sleep time in theconstruction industry, as reflected in Table 4. Finally, another point worth mentioning is thestatement about

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiliang Li, D.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., California Baptist University; Jinyuan Zhai, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

([2]). In this case of PSPP application, trials of different processing methods,such as shallow and deep compaction, over excavation and replacement, deep replacement,drainage and dewatering, preloading, deep mixing and grouting, ground anchors and soilnailing, fill reinforcement, etc. are used to help improve the reinforced earth structures.Consequentially, the properties are improved to meet the project performance requirements.3 Reflections for MSE Program Initiation Courses Offering and OptimizationsThis paper is intended to be informational and constructive based on the limited researchreview and findings of three different universities MSE courses and programs. Based on theexperience of teaching and learning pertinent MSE courses at

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Kota Shell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Vatsal Tapiawala, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Taylor Tucker Parks, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, then build a modified version to fit the user-defined need. Dissectiontook place at a fabrication shop and students had access to tool kits. During the dissection activity,each group was asked to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) and correctly reassemble the projector.In addition, a reverse interview activity was organized. students and instructors took turns beinginterviewed for their assigned personas, and each group collected data accordingly. The userpersona and the reverse interview activity served as the design problem formulation for eachstudent group.During the Synthesize space, groups were asked to consolidate their interview data. Each groupparticipated in a reflection session to consider the challenges each user persona faced and

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Sabina Anne Schill, Colorado School of Mines

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, intentional,personal, and reflective. The course contains 8 total units, with several potential pathways toteach these units across the course of either a single semester or two semesters. In the firstintroductory units, students engage in multiple engineering challenges that are supported by theirteacher and address specific skills and mindsets that form a basis for future design work that isdone more independently to address problems in their own community. Within the curriculum,there are four threads: Discover Engineering, Engineering in Society, Engineering ProfessionalSkills, and Engineering Design.Past attempts at AP engineering In 2003, a group of engineering education leaders led by Dr. Leigh Abts approached theCollege Board with the

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University; Xue Jia Xie, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Jeffrey D Radloff, The State University of New York at Cortland; Michael Jin Khoo

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

et al., 2017, p. 11) Model Definition Integrated disciplines Teachers often used models with components that reflected the intersection of STEM teaching (e.g., Venn diagrams) Science as context Teachers portrayed STEM education as teaching scientific principles using technology, engineering, and mathematics as needed Engineering design The iterative process of engineering design is frequently process as context referred to by teachers as the technological means through which students acquire knowledge of scientific and mathematical concepts Science and

Conference Session

Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Perla Abigail Bran, City Colleges of Chicago; Casey Mikaela Tan, City Colleges of Chicago; Jason Kwame Frimpong Osei-Tutu, City Colleges of Chicago; Luis Vicente Villanueva, City Colleges of Chicago; Brenda Najjuma, City Colleges of Chicago; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

' tone andencouraged participants to reflect on their experiences through a constructive lens.B. PARTICIPANTS and INTERVIEWSTo ensure methodological rigor and maintain consistency across interviews, we employed astandardized set of questions for all participants. This strategy was intentional to prevent andminimize potential interviewer bias. The uniformity in questioning facilitated a comparativeanalysis of the gathered data, contributing to the reliability of our findings. Reverse transferstudents were chosen from Wright College Engineering Program. The Wright CollegeEngineering Program implements evidence-based practices intentionally to develop belongingthrough the Holistic and Programmatic Approach [15]. We recruited students from this

Conference Session

Student Division (STDT) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alondra Gonzalez Quintana, City Colleges of Chicago; Alexis Alvarez, City Colleges of Chicago; Amara Moreno, City Colleges of Chicago; Alessandra Romero, City Colleges of Chicago; Lourdes Beatriz Johnson, City Colleges of Chicago; Bohan Ren, City Colleges of Chicago; Kendrit Tahiraj, City Colleges of Chicago; Anthony Jesus Huerta, City Colleges of Chicago; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

, orexcellent.Results are very preliminary. Most participants appear to be satisfied with their match, but noconclusions can be made on the effectiveness of MentorMatch. Although first round ofpreliminary data does not reflect the perceived percentages, it collects the participantspreferences on the dimensions and point the research to the right direction with regardsalgorithm. Most participants deemed the application experience and design as satisfactory in itscurrent stage. More experimental data needs to be collected and analyzed before making changesto the algorithm.IV. FUTURE WORKSThere is a need to increase the sample size to change the current algorithm. Continuing to expandthe number of participants by recruiting more mentors and mentees is a priority

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

sophomore retention rate of 73%.Sophomore SurveyAt the end of their second year, INNOV sophomores were asked to reflect on their experience inan anonymous survey. Related to the innovation experience courses in their first year and how itimpacted them in their sophomore year courses and/or in life outside the classroom, • 81% felt the courses helped them feel more comfortable expressing their ideas. • 76% said the courses helped them feel more comfortable taking risks. • 63% felt the courses were valuable to their future educational and career goals. • 54% said that the courses helped them be more creative and innovative. • 54% felt that the courses helped motivate them to continue in their STEM degree program.Related to the non

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

play a role in the retention of engineering doctoralstudents: diversity, perceived cultural diversity, authenticity, psychological safety, psychosocialsafety, mastery, performance, organizational support, and sexual harassment climates. Weexplored how power and inequality are embedded in or emphasized by those nine climates andprovided guidance for future empirical work on organizational climate in engineering doctoraleducation to inform leadership efforts in promoting the retention of students from historicallyexcluded groups. This paper presents a framework of nine focused climates and the perceptionscaptured or reflected in 23 sources representing 19 studies.Climate Scale Development Based on our identification of climate factors

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Wobbe, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

imitates the results of random assignment of students tothe two conditions (i.e., participating in a first year experience and not).3.1 ParticipantsSampling for the study involved a stratified approach. A random selection of alumni who had notbeen invited to participate in the most recent prior alumni study were invited to respond to thesurvey. The resulting pool of 2,336 respondents reflect a convenience sample from which weenrolled all 210 alumni who had participated in the first year experience, due to this being themost limited high-impact practice in this study’s setting. These participants were then matchedwith participants who did not enroll in a GPS course using propensity score matching proceduresthat expanded the sample to 420 alumni.The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bow, Fairmont State University; Sungmin Youn, Marshall University; Sukjoon Na, Marshall University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

and conferences dedicated to materials engineering and fracture mechanics, reflecting his active engagement and expertise in the field. Dr. Na received the Best Paper Award in Failure Analysis and Prevention at the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) annual technical conferences in 2013 and 2016. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials on the Compressive Strength of Cement Mortar: Research at Marshall University’s 2023 REU Site 1. AbstractThis paper describes the experience and outcomes of a non-engineering major who participatedin a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

regulators, and data conversion circuits.Students obtained more accurate results, matching calculations, and simulations compared tousing breadboards. In addition, students gained time spent on additional testing and analysis.Students completed assignments using both the customized PCBAs and conventionalbreadboards. Quantitative and qualitative surveys have been conducted to assess the impact ofPCBAs on students' learning experience, technical effectiveness, and educational impact. Studentfeedback on using PCBAs compared to traditional breadboarding has been analyzed and sharedin this paper. The use of custom PCBAs addresses known breadboarding impediments, includingloose connections, noise, probing challenges, and cluttered layouts. They reflect

Conference Session

Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

better understand whole–class testing or try to fill ingaps left by the three main data sources in design summaries, yet we did not need to do so often.Together, the table group video, journals, and interviews both (a) overlapped, triangulating oneanother as data sources especially in response to RQ2 and RQ3; and (b) offered unique insights(e.g., interviews were more reflective while group videos were in the moment). There were casesin which data sources conflicted (e.g., one design plan written in a journal but another enacted);we noted those conflicts in the design summaries. Even when we primarily drew from one datasource (e.g., interviews for RQ1) in answering a research question, we could interpret evidencefrom that data source in the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Greg Evans P.Eng., University of Toronto; Oliver Pan, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the engineering school. Please note thatthe collection of the 2020 survey data was completed just before the breakout of the COVID-19pandemic in March 2020 in North America; thus the data reflected the student experiences priorto the pandemic.The bulk of these data sets were from the National Student Engagement Survey (NSSE) data thatthe university collected on a three-year basis (that is, 2017 and 2020 data). We included the 5following variables from the NSSE data into our study: 10 engagement indicators that fall underfour themes (i.e., academic challenge, learning with peers, experience with faculty, and campusenvironment),1 six variables