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PCEE Session 9: Virtual Summer Programs

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of Minnesota; Annika Gehl, Oregon State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Shifting to a Virtual Summer STEM Program for High School Students (Evaluation) Alison Haugh Nowariak, Annika Gehl, Gillian RoehrigAbstractThe number of STEM jobs is growing so rapidly that there are projected shortages of up to 3.5million STEM workers in the United States in the next five years. Additionally, STEM fields,particularly engineering, lack diversity with female students and students of colorunderrepresented in STEM majors and STEM careers. For example, while 25% of the U.S.population are people of color, this group only constitutes 11% of STEM professionals.Similarly, people of color represent 27

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 1 - STEM Outreach

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Howell; Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University; Kenneth Leitch, West Texas A&M University; Erick Butler, West Texas A&M University

with a desire to dosomething positive about it. Regarding compassion within the context of service-learning (SL) andthe development of engineers generally, we ask: 1. Does the use of service-learning, development engineering experiences increase compassion in engineering students towards those for whom the design should benefit? 2. Does the use of these types of experiences increase professionalism and quality of effort in engineering students? 3. Do any potential gains in engineering student compassion and quality seem likely to continue into their careers?Previous work on compassion’s role in engineering service-learningThere have been many service-learning projects in engineering, as the discipline lends

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Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bilal Ghosn, Rice University

solving opportunities versus traditional lecturing.For biomedical engineers (BME), the importance often holds greater weight given the nature ofthe field. As evidenced from the BME Council of Chairs meeting in 2019, academic surveyparticipants ranked statistics at the top of the list for importance to the career paths for BMEstudents [3]. Thus, it is critical for students to receive adequate statistics training and experiencein their undergraduate curriculum with focus on relevant applications. However, training inbiostatistics varies greatly from program to program. It can range from small elementsincorporated within multiple courses throughout a curriculum to full stand-alone statisticscourses or a combination. An evaluation of available degree

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Research Frameworks for Identity and Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 9

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Umair Shakir, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Ovink, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

publications have appeared in a variety of journals, including Gender & Society, Social Currents, and Research in Higher Education. She is a co-editor of the volume, Intersectionality and Higher Education: Identity and Inequality on College Campuses (2019, Rutgers University Press). She is the author of Race, Class and Choice in Latino/a Higher Education: Pathways in the College-for-All Era (2017, Palgrave Macmillan). She is the recipient of a 2015 NSF CAREER award, investigating intersectional inequalities in STEM and non-STEM undergraduate pathways. From 2016–2020, she was a co-PI of the Life Sciences Mentoring Program, which matched incoming life sciences majors with near-peer mentors to provide mentoring training

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Intersections of Identity and Student Experiences: Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session 10

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simone Nicholson, Florida International University; Trina Fletcher, Florida International University

Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Dr. Fletcher uses large-scale data sets to conduct research using mixed- methodologies focused her target populations. She is a 2022 NSF CAREER awardee for a project centered on developing a database using quantitative and qualitative longitudinal data on STEM professionals experiences beginning in K-12 to their current professional occupations. She is an elected steering committee member for EngineerGirl, the leading initiative for the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) to increase the number of girls going into engineering. Her awarded grants include NSF RFE, NSF RAPID focused on COVID-19, Department of Energy (DOE) NNSA MSI Partnership Program grant and several corporate and

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Civil Engineering Division ASCE Liaison Committee - Supporting the Development of the Next Civil Engineers

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michelle Kam-Biron; Scott Francis; Brent Perkins

career at Cal Poly, Kevin practiced holistic design with Ove Arup & Partners (ARUP).Scott Mason FrancisBrent Alan Perkins (Mr.) Brent Perkins is a project structural engineer with Dudley Williams and Associates, P.A. in Wichita, Kansas. In 2000, Brent graduated from Kansas State University with both a Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Architectural Engineer. Brent is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Kansas and a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Nebraska. Brent is a Charter Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Kansas and Missouri and serves as a member on the National Council of Structural Engineers Association Basic Education Committee

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiago Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Savanna Dautle, Rowan University; Adriana Trias Blanco, Rowan University; Theresa Bruckerhoff

questions regarding how theyviewed the climate of diversity and inclusion within their classes and the university at large.Multiple mentoring efforts were also started so that students received support in their collegiatecareers. With regards to inclusive pedagogy, the department faculty were encouraged to developrelevant examples for students’ career developments. These examples addressed diversity from aglobal perspective as well as domestic issues of inequality. With the grant approaching its end,there was increased efforts to make sustainable change within the whole university. Withbacking from the grant, faculty members received internal funds that focused on the develop ofinclusive pedagogy. This occurred twice during the lifetime of the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Merriweather, Texas A&M University; Michael Preuss; John Avila, Texas A&M University; Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Shannon Walton, Texas A&M University; Maria Alves, Texas A&M University; Ahmarlay Myint, Texas A&M University; Keisha Bahr, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Kim Withers, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Hua Zhang, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; James Hogan; Barbara Szczerbinska, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Sonia Garcia, University of Georgia

2022 Belize research participants.Evidence of EfficacyEvidence of efficacy discussed below are from quantitative post-participation surveys andparticipant tracking for ELCIR and a brief qualitative post-participation survey for the Belizeparticipants. External evaluation sought to understand the impact ELCIR experience had onparticipant learning, perspectives, educational and career goals, and orientation toward graduateschool. The academic unit at TAMU that sponsored the ELCIR/IRAP programming also soughtto quantify impact on participants. Their focus was learning specific to student’s degreeprograms, conception of and skill in research endeavors, leadership, interpersonal and technicalcommunication, networking, teamwork, self-management, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Houston Baptist University; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.”Mitzi Desselles (Associate Professor) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com S-STEM Summer, Sophomore Bridge: Successes of Two Cohorts and Experiences of our Year 5 CohortLouisiana Tech University has completed its fifth year of an S-STEM Scholarship Program toserve as a Sophomore Bridge for engineering majors

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Atadero, Colorado State University; Jody Paul, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Karen Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Melissa Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Christopher Griffin, West Virginia University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver; Scott Leutenegger; Ronald Delyser; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Anne Marie Casper

and prepare for success in their engineering majors and future careers. Hensel holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on STEM teaching in higher education, and B.S. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics. Prior to joining academia, she worked with engineering teams and in project management and administration as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst for the U. S. Department of Energy. She has over 30 years of experience teaching mathematics, statistics, computer science, and fundamental engineering courses as well as serving in several administrative roles within higher education. Throughout her career, Hensel has created a childcare facility at a federal research lab, coached middle school

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EMD Technical Session 3: Measuring Engineering Management

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niamat Ullah Ibne Hossain, Arkansas State University; Joni Pintu; Alexandr Sokolov, Arkansas State University; Ziaul Haque Munim

for undergraduate students because theywill be responsible for managing systems after they graduate. Thus, they must excel in this subjectto shine in their careers after graduation. Many studies have been conducted to test the skill ofstudents with diverse educational backgrounds. Research conducted by [5] revealed that using astrategy known as a systematic way helps to increase the problem-solving and thinking capabilityof graduate students. This study also showed that after studying theoretical approaches and alsotheir possible implementation, students showed a considerable increase in systematic thinking aftera semester. To examine the impact of a simulation-based learning environment on elementarystudents, [6] proposed a system thinking

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Engineering Ethics Division: Approaches to Ethics Education (Part 2)

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Civjan, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Yousef Jalali, EPFL

engineering curriculum. Therefore, the introduction of divergent thinking canbe met with resistance, especially if it is not related to and integrated into the engineeringcurriculum. If it is perceived as a different field, then students may not understand that studyingtheir ethical decisions will relate directly to their careers. To combat this, some instructorsapproach ethics from a convergent (cognitive) perspective and/or engage students by grabbingtheir attention (heroic actions, catastrophic events, fictionalized scenarios) that may not be aseffective at changing behavior due to taking too large of an imaginative leap.Preparation for ethical conflicts makes one more likely to act ethically [23], but most ethicaldecisions engineers face in

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Abhishek Kumar, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio

laboratories in providing students with hands-onexperiences that complement theoretical learning has been explored in [1]. These first-yearengineering labs can effectively acquaint students with the captivating and demanding field ofengineering, while also preparing them for further studies and careers in the discipline.As part of the first-year engineering curriculum, a Mechanical Engineering Laboratory coursewas developed and offered in the Fall of 2022. This course aims to cultivate fundamentaltechnical skills and exposure through a series of practical laboratory sessions. It is a 2-creditcourse consisting of a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour lab session each week. The course introducesstudents to various concepts including laboratory safety

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S2A: Workshop III

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University

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Workshops

expectations.● Consistency and Continuity ○ The team can adjust their curricula, teaching methods, and assessment methods. ○ The team ensures that students receive a cohesive educational experience and reduces any gaps or inconsistencies. Implementing team teaching methods● Increased support for students: A well-structured teaching team can provide increased support for students. ○ Open office hours during the pandemic. The students' questions will be answered as the content is the same, regardless of who is covering the office hour.● Improve career development: A structured teaching team provides opportunities for professional growth. ○ Emphasize the importance of continuous review and evaluation of team

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Erin J. McCave, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Darren K Maczka, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Wednesday with a corresponding lab onThursday, and each week ends with content related to well-being and student success for Friday.The problem-solving sessions on Monday and Wednesday usually begin with a quick review ofthe material, the instructor will then walk through a problem with the students and lastly providesimilar problems to be worked out in a group setting so students can familiarize themselves withthe problem-solving structured process used in our courses. Students are then let loose to workon their individual practice assignments while instructor(s) and undergraduate teaching assistantswalk the room answering questions. The Friday class sessions cover topics such as study skills,campus resources, career development, and well-being

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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference

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Madeline Fisher, Ohio Northern University ; Evan Budnik, Ohio Northern University ; Brady Harmon; Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University

designdecisions are better understood. Today, data is more easily accessible and possible to assembleand analyze, including information such as water, energy, and carbon footprints of actions (e.g.,drive vs. fly) and material choices (e.g., aluminum vs. plastic). Once students are armed withknowledge of environmental impacts of engineering, via modules like the one we developed,they are more likely to be motivated towards action [10]. As such, students will be betterprepared to make environmental and ethical decisions which will meet the needs of the NSPECode of Ethics, particularly code III, 2d [1]. Furthermore, students who learn about sustainabilityand LCA better understand how each topic will play a role in their future careers [11].Future assessment

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ERM: Student Professional Development: Professional Skills and Moving Beyond the Classroom

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caitlin Wylie, University of Virginia; Natalie Evans, University of Virginia; Jamie Jirout, University of Virginia; Jessica Scoville, University of Virginia; Elizabeth Opila, University of Virginia

influences and motivates their learning. As engineering is a “practicing profession” [3]where theories from mathematics and physics are applied to solve real world problems,experience in a research lab can serve as a vital component of an undergraduate’s education.Through research, students learn how engineering knowledge and applications are created anddevelop skills that are not learned in their courses [4]. Engineering students report that engagingin undergraduate research greatly increases their technical skills and knowledge [5] and helpselucidate career goals [6]. Moreover, undergraduates report that their research experiencesdeepen their engagement in learning, amplify their motivation to learn, and increase independentthinking [7

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CIT Division Technical Session #7

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Mustafa Akbas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Philip Craiger

Interest in Scientific Communication 5 Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree Expectations from experience 7 Very Likely, Likely, Unlikely, Very Unlikely Future career/education plans 11 Yes, No Reason(s) for participation 2 1-7 (Highly Dissatisfied to Highly Satisfied) Overall SatisfactionAnalysisOf the original 9 participants, 1 student completed only the pre- and mid-project surveys,disengaging from the project in the middle of the Spring term. Two (2) students completed thepre-, mid-, and Year-1 surveys and six (6) completed all 4 iterations of the survey. Graphs weregenerated to

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DEED Technical Session 3 Capstone Design

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsea Salinas, Colorado School of Mines; Joel Bach, Colorado School of Mines; Megan Sanders, Colorado School of Mines

studio model targets self-guided learning as ameaningful area of student growth and career developmentCapstone Course StructureThe capstone senior design program at the Colorado School of Mines is a multidisciplinary seniordesign program supporting 500+ students every year. Disciplines served within the program includeCivil Engineering, Computer Science, Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, EnvironmentalEngineering and Mechanical Engineering. Our capstone program is well supported by diverse projectclients, including industrial sponsors, local community members and individuals. A small number ofgeneral 1-hour capstone lectures, focused on professional development skills, are offered over the two-semester course sequence. Classes are held

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Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Division Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikhith Kalkunte, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Lindsey McGowen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Madiha Qasim, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

North Carolina State University.Madiha QasimMaura Borrego Maura Borrego is Director of the Center for Engineering Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Borrego is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and a Senior Associate Editor for Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. She previously served as Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education, a Program Director at the National Science Foundation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for

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WIED: Analysis, Challenges, Success, and Impacts

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado Boulder; Evan Wetzel, University of Colorado Boulder; Christina Lacerenza, University of Colorado Boulder

current attrition rates for undergraduate engineering degrees across demographics[5], [6]. While low self-efficacy of female students impacts career goals and retention in STEM,several interventions have been shown to positively impact student self efficacy and identity withthe engineering profession. Among these are internships, skill-building workshops, and hands-onprojects [6], [7].Additionally, engineering program accreditation emphasizes integrating collaboration andcommunication into undergraduate engineering education, and there is little question thatteamwork is an integral component in university senior capstone courses and first-yearengineering design courses. ABET requires that engineering degree-granting programsdemonstrate student

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Labs and Demonstrations in Chemical Engineering Education

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Mohalley-Snedeker, Georgia Institute of Technology; Benjamin Galfond, Georgia Institute of Technology

leadership summaries.Presentations Informed by Feedback: With thoughtful sequencing, more can be gleaned byhaving students reflect upon their graded work and deliver either individual or group presentations.This structure not only encourages student reflection upon any errors or inadequacies in the writtenreport that would otherwise have far less instructional value, but also allows the development ofboth critical thinking and professional communication techniques crucial to career success.By moving beyond the traditional format of instructional lab courses, instructors usedeliberative course design to foster student growth into complete workforce-ready engineers.Introduction and Course DesignIt is no secret to anyone involved in either engineering

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb, P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Active Duty and Veteran Pathways to Engineering Higher EducationAbstractThe number of veteran enrollments in American colleges and universities is

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-funded Athena Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female fac- ulty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Prof. Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is a professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Sci- ence at Duke University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Ilbeigi, Stevens Institute of Technology ; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Romina Ehsani

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

built environment andmotivate them to consider engineering careers in the construction industry. Examples include theASCEville [7], developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The secondgroup of computer tools aims to simulate construction activities and processes for constructionengineering students, thereby helping them to develop a better and more realistic comprehensionof construction projects. Examples include Sawhney et al. [8]. The third group of computer tools,including the one developed by Ayer et al. [9], uses 360-degree immersive digital environmentsto interact in a virtual-reality construction site. Still, these efforts neither offer a systematicapproach to educating students about engineering core concepts nor do

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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

less prevalent instudents in first year RedShirt programs that enroll women, ethnic minorities, students from lowsocioeconomic status families, and students who would be the first generation in their family to attendcollege (Ennis et al., 2011). To the extent that they are constructed as counterspaces, RedShirt programscan help with the development of engineering identity through forming a strong cohort amongparticipants, helping integrate an engineering and cultural identity and facilitating discussions aboutengineering as a career that includes diversity, equity and inclusion practices (Knight et al., 2021).From a research perspective, less is known about what happens to RedShirt students as they transitioninto their major during the middle

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A Chapman, University of San Diego

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

research careers in bioinformatics and at providing authenticresearch experiences that led to publications or presentations”. Although the evaluation of theprogram was mostly positive, there were some key areas for improvement identified.Specifically, the main area for improvement was related to the pre-training activities primarilycentered around building the proper technical coding skills. The IRES students stated that theywould like to have additional experience with coding, exercises tailored to their specific projects,and perhaps more time to learn some of the background of their projects.Efforts to Improve Student PreparednessIn the lead-up to the first year of this IRES program, the PI created a custom course in DataCamp(https

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne P Hung, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

implemented new lessons. The teachers participated in 2 regional teacher conferences, 8 winners at competitions including at state-level, and 2 NSF-ECC grantee conferences. One teacher was appointed as key trainer and technical supervisor for manufacturing section at the new Career and Technical Education center in Bryan, Texas. ▪ Industry supports: Gene Haas Foundation provided funding for additional teachers; AutoDesk provides professional training and complimentary software to participating schools. Unist donated equipment to selected schools. ▪ Nine educational /technical articles were presented /published from this RET program.III.3. Issues and recommendationsIn addition to program interruption by the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon K Harrison; Michael Alexander Phelan; Vahid Alizadeh; Aratrik Guha; Yah-el Har-el, Temple University; Ruth Ochia, Temple University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

quantitative requirements, identification of opportunities, performing analysis andsynthesis, generating multiple solutions, evaluating solutions against requirements, consideringrisks and making trade-offs for the purpose of obtaining a high-quality solution under the givencircumstances. [1] Therefore, engineering design is an important aspect of today’s engineeringcurriculum.For a majority of institutions of higher education, the engineering design courses start early inthe academic career and are meant to encourage first year students’ interest in engineering withfun, hands-on projects that require minimal foundational knowledge. Later in the undergraduatecurriculum, senior capstone engineering design courses are meant to give graduating

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Promoting Well-Being in Engineering Education: Strategies and Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connie Mosher Syharat, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn- sylvania 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 writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Burnout: The Cost of Masking Neurodiversity in Graduate STEM ProgramsAbstractA growing body of literature suggests that neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism