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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert J. Beichner; Richard M. Felder; Philip R. Dail; Leonhard E. Bernold; Ernest E. Burniston

, SAT scores).• responses to the “Attitude Survey about Engineering” (beginning and end of the fall semester, and for IMPEC only, end of the second semester). An instrument developed at the University of Pittsburgh that assesses attitudes toward engineering as a curriculum and career, self-reported confidence levels in core freshman-year subjects, and in the postsurvey, attitudes toward the freshman year experience.• Force Concept Inventory scores (IMPEC only, beginning and end of second semester). A widely used instrument that assesses conceptual understanding of mechanics.• performance on common final exam problems in calculus, chemistry, and physics courses.• responses to open-ended questions on midsemester and end-of

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the assistant director of the Center for Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State Universit ©American Society for Engineering Education

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Frameworks and Comparative Analyses in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yan Zhang, University of South Florida; Jing Wang, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Instruction in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She received her PhD in 2005 in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University. Her research interests are computer animation, undergraduate computer science and engineering education, and broadening participation in computing. Throughout her career, Dr. Wang has been actively involved in the important mission of recruiting and mentoring women in computer science and engineering. She serves as the faculty advisor of Women in Computer Science and Engineering student organization since 2013. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Peer-led Learning for a Hardware

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Special Session: Engineering Leadership—The Courage to Change

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Cathryne Jordan, University of Washington; Arron Corey Clay, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Ali Cho, University of Washington; Robin Neal Clayton, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

-year anniversary retrospective survey to former students in2019 to inquire about the value of the course for their academic and professional careers. Now,we are embarking on a project to formally evaluate the course content and its direct impact oncurrent students, particularly their leadership skills with regards to DEI in engineering, to informour next course redesign process. As part of the long-term goals for our project, we want toevaluate the impact the redesigned course has on students’ leadership development, both in theirremaining academic careers and their future professional careers.This work-in-progress practice paper presents the preliminary results of the first phase of ourcurrent project. In this first phase, we evaluate the

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

equitabledevelopments in the AEC industry. Literature has highlighted the low participation ofmarginalized communities in civil and construction industries as well as in the academic sector[16]. Furthermore, very few studies focused on improving the competencies of Hispanic andother historically marginalized students in AEC including communication and presentation skillsand other professional skills, while other studies assessed their preferences for sustainability andrelevant career choices [17]–[19]. In order to support the skilled labor shortage in the AECindustry as well as to preserve the economic success of the US, marginalized professionals mustbe involved in infrastructure construction projects. Moreover, awareness of equitableinfrastructure resilience

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcus Melo de Lyra, The Ohio State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Kristen Peña, Arizona State University; Jennifer Hadley Perkins, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #41317Board 126: Work in Progress: Investigating Faculty Development Experiencesin the Context of a Teaching-focused Book ClubMarcus Melo de Lyra, The Ohio State University Marcus is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Engineering Education Department (EED) at The Ohio State University. His research interests include teaching faculty development and early-career faculty experiences. Before joining the EESD program, Marcus earned his BS in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte and his MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Campina Grande in Brazil.Dr

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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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)

iteration of our HCD-based camp. Givenour preliminary results [3], we iterated the camp’s design and performed a second round of datacollection to better understand the impact of our activities on students’ learning outcomes. Duringthe first iteration, we noticed a positive impact on students’ interest in pursuing an engineeringcareer, their awareness of what engineers do in an engineering career, and their awareness of therole of HCD in engineering.Our previous work [3] primarily addressed the implications of the introduction of HCD onengineering design pedagogies. In this paper, we examine the reciprocal influence of traditionalengineering contexts on HCD. This paper seeks to answer the following research questions: RQ 1: What is the impact

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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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faculty members. This relationship extends to both the mentoring andproject development aspects of the program. Personalized mentoring sessions delve intocurriculum planning, postgraduate education pathways, and career opportunities, providingtailored guidance to each student.Living Learning Community (LLC): As first-year students, INNOV scholars reside in an LLCsituated in the HC residence hall. This arrangement immerses students in an environmentoptimized for academic endeavors and offers direct access to HC programs. Additionally, itenables natural cohort bonding and integration into the Honors College's vibrant academic andsocial ecosystem.Honors College (HC) Programs: Students demonstrating exemplary academic performance (GPAof 3.5 or higher

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucy Arellano Jr., University of California, Santa Barbara

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

(Tsui, 2007). Flynn(2016) found that Black STEM students have a higher probability of not continuing their education inSTEM compared to their White counterparts. Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, such asBlack, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, and Indigenous communities, face unique challenges inaccessing and succeeding in STEM education and careers. Structural barriers, lack of resources,limited role models, and systemic racism contribute to lower representation and retention rates forSTEM SUCCESS AT AN HSI COMMUNITY COLLEGE 7these groups in STEM fields (Corbett & Hill, 2015). Overcoming these challenges requires concertedefforts to provide equitable opportunities

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Schneider, University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Corinne H Mowrey, University of Dayton; Michael Moulton, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew A Witenstein, University of Dayton

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

participation in engineering and promoting action to change. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN). He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) from the National Experimental University of T´achira, Master of Business

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brendan Higgins, Auburn University; Laura Parson, North Dakota State University; Sushil Adhikari, Auburn University; Fredricka Saunders, North Dakota State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Review of Higher Education, vol. 22, pp. 55-72, 1998.[5] A. B. Diekman, E. R. Brown, A. M. Johnston, and E. K. Clark, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers," Psychol. Sci., vol. 21, no. 8, pp. 1051-1057, 2010.[6] E. Clark, E. Brown, A. Johnston, and A. Diekman, "Seeking congruity between goals and roles: A new look at why women opt out of STEM careers," 2017.[7] E. S. Weisgram and R. S. Bigler, "Effects of learning about gender discrimination on adolescent girls' attitudes toward and interest in science," Psychol. Women Q., vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 262-269, 2007.[8] R. H. Wade, "Feeling Different: An examination of

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalid Bello, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Danielle Wood, University of Notre Dame

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

about the research project from the expertise of community members,while community members develop skills in conducting research (Israel et al., 1998). Studentswho are integral to the research team also derive benefits from engaging in community-basedprojects. This involvement enhances their awareness of community issues, fosters communitycollaborations, and refines their research skills and methods (Dunbar et al., 2013). Despite thesebenefits, CBR also presents challenges, such as ethical dilemmas between community desireswith respect to research design and methods and outsider researchers scientific rigor (Minkler,2005). Additionally, early career researchers engaging in CBR face challenges due to competingdemands on their time and resources

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ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucas J. Wiese, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

the use of LLMs is“considered to be engaging in academic dishonesty and will be subjected to the university’spolicies for academic dishonesty.” In some cases, this verbiage was included without furtherexplanation. In other cases, these lines of legalese were alongside language that LLMs arecounterproductive to learning and that there is a risk of the generated output being incomplete,biased, or incorrect, and thus hurting the student’s grade in the course. One faculty summarizedthese positions as: “Don’t cheat. It’s not worth it. You won’t like what happens. Don’t let one baddecision ruin your academic career.”5.2.2. DiscouragedThe usage of LLMs in the classroom is discouraged, but in the case that it is used, it is requiredto disclose and

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42902Enhancing MET Education: Innovation through Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo, passionate about teaching and innovation in pedagogical strategies. She has an extensive career in academia and research, demonstrating strong expertise in engineering education and tribology. Her career includes various leadership positions, such as ASEE Campus Rep., Director in the ASEE North Central Section Board, ASEE-ETD-MET Heads Committee member, ELATES Fellow

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jabeom Koo, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

students understandthe topic and how these courses influenced them to taking another course in the same field orto conduct research in this field. Notably, it has shown that junior project course sparksenthusiasm regarding this field in most students for them to voluntarily advance to conductadvanced research in following semesters or plan their career path in this field. This verifiesthe importance of and the effectiveness of hands-on experiments for nurturing potentialworkforce for VLSI fields. The recent development of technology shows enlarged scale ofcircuits and systems. In turn, both industry and academia are relying on design tools for designand for predicting behaviors of the systems. Whether for academia or industry, however, hands-on

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Israa Azzam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Farid Breidi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Jose M Garcia, Purdue University; Paul Asunda, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Award for Employee Recognition, and induction into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, placing her among the top 10% of Purdue Graduate students. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to technological innovation in XR control systems. Her professional aspirations include applying for an Assistant Professor position upon completing her Ph.D. This career trajectory aligns with her desire to leverage her accumulated experience and knowledge to mentor and guide emerging talents. A central component of her vision is inspiring and supporting aspiring scholars in pursuing academic and professional excellence, facilitating impactful change within our field.Dr. Farid Breidi

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MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bo Yu, Utah Valley University; Anne-marie A Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mike Zampaloni, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

project wasbroken into four larger parts, the overall project was scaffolded such that there were multipledeliverables for each part as shown in Figure 1. This resulted in nearly continuous engagementwith the project throughout the semester.Throughout the project, not only were the normal course outcomes assessed, but the project alsocontained EM mindset and skillset outcomes that were assessed at various points throughout thesemester. With these mindset and skillset outcomes combined, students were able to see the linkbetween an initial curiosity question and how it can relate to creating value for their organizationsand communities in successful and rewarding engineering careers. These outcomes were identifiedthrough icons, as shown in Figure 2

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography[1] J. R. Morelock, “A systematic literature review of engineering identity: definitions, factors, and interventions affecting development, and means of measurement,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 42, no. 6, pp. 1240–1262, Nov. 2017, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2017.1287664.[2] A. Godwin, “The Development of a Measure of Engineering Identity,” in 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, New Orleans, Louisiana: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2016, p. 26122. doi: 10.18260/p.26122.[3] Z. Hazari, G. Sonnert, P. M. Sadler, and M.-C. Shanahan, “Connecting high school physics experiences, outcome expectations, physics identity, and physics career

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle L Beckner, Clemson University; Robert M O'Hara, Clemson University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #42222Board 441: Work in Progress: Unlocking Student Success: The Power ofPublic Speaking AI Software in Engineering EducationMrs. Rachelle L Beckner, Clemson University Rachelle Beckner is a dedicated communication lecturer in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University, where she was instrumental in scaffolding oral and written communication instruction throughout the curriculum. She is passionate about equipping students for successful careers by equipping them with the essential professional skills to complement their technical expertise. She is a graduate of West Virginia University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, University of Houston; ROBERTO G DIMALIWAT; Peter Weber, University of Houston; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder; Christy Miller, University of Houston

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering education, design and manufacturing, automation and robotics, machine learning/deep learning, computational optimization, and mariner and offshore safety.ROBERTO G DIMALIWATPeter Weber, University of HoustonMs. Dua Chaker, University of Colorado Boulder Dua Chaker is a Senior Project Engineer at TeachEngineering- a free online collective of K-12 STEM resources – within the National Center of Women & Information Technology at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dua graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. With a career spanning over a decade, Dua has been an integral part of the TeachEngineering team since 2011. She leads the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tuncay Aktosun, The University of Texas at Arlington; Yolanda Parker, Tarrant County College District; Jianzhong Su, The University of Texas at Arlington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

talented undergraduate students receive their bachelor's degrees and theneither continue to graduate school or join the STEM workforce. We have used our S-STEMgrants well to contribute to the regional and national economy as many of our scholars now havemeaningful careers and most of them are also involved mentoring activities to help newgeneration of students to get degrees in STEM fields.Over the years of running our S-STEM program, we have made various improvements benefitingboth our scholars and the faculty and staff team in the Mathematics Department running theprogram. For example, we have drastically simplified the scholarship application process for theapplicants, we have initiated an interview process for each applicant in the beginning

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ya He, University of Sheffield; Mohammad Zandi P.E., University of Sheffield

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

project-based approaches, which means that morestudent teamwork is required. However, many international students lack the essential teamworkskills as the development of these skills is often under-emphasised during their previous studies. Inaddition, most of these students have limited or no relevant work experience. Consequently,developing strong teamwork competencies not only enhances the effectiveness of their presentacademic endeavours but also augments their prospects for future career progression. By recognisingthis need, this study presents an inclusive workshop framework, aiming to provide master’s studentswith the opportunity to develop general teamwork proficiencies whilst exploring new team roles anddynamics that are more appropriate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Virginia W Lacefield, University of Kentucky; Keren Mabisi

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

(NRT) with outstanding demographics1. IntroductionA National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) that is currently in its fifth year atthe University of Kentucky (UK) aims to enhance graduate education by integrating research andprofessional skill development within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academy. The first ofseveral previous contributions provides an overall description of the NRT and its evaluation [1].Subsequent contributions have delineated in more detail the description, assessment, andoutcomes of individual NRT components, including i) an onboarding event, a career explorationsymposium, and a multidisciplinary introductory course [2]; ii) a transferable skills course, aninterdisciplinary

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Donna Taylor, STEM Education Center at WPI; Erin Solovey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

assessment that aligns with lesson objectives 6 STEM Equity and • Identify strategies that make learning more accessible and Inclusion inclusive to all students (academic level, socio-economic status, race, gender, etc.) • Incorporate these strategies into the lesson being developed Fall Careers & STEM • Demonstrate how the skills developed through the research Literacy and the lesson will support all students in STEM and non- STEM fields • Connect current research & lesson to future careers for our students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katrina Jolene Donovan, South Dakota Mines; Jon J Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stuart D. Kellogg P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Michael West, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Matthew Whitehead, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Deborah Jean Mitchell, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

[4] Hughes, G. (2023, March 9). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for Over 800 7th Grade Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-In-Science-Day-2023/[5] Ray, M. (2022, March 10). STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for 1400 Middle School Girls. Mines News.https://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Women-in-Science-2022/[6] Fine arts in the hills show & sale, Hill City. Visit Hill City, SD. (2022, June 17). https://visithillcitysd.com/event/fine-arts-in-the-hills-show-sale-hill-city/#:~:text=June%2017%2C%202022%20%2D%20June%2019%2C%202022&text=We%20will%20be%20joining%20with,highly%20developed%20techniques%20and%20skills[7] Big event: Big hit with girl scouts and Communities. Girl Scouts of the USA. (2022, October 24).https

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Richard A. Layton; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue Engineering Education; Haleh Barmaki Brotherton, Clemson University; Hayaam Osman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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and use MIDFIELD effectively.Attendees included graduate students, early career faculty, senior faculty, and an NSF programofficer. Results from the 2023 offering of the MIDFIELD Institute are described in this paper.Dissemination and products are also summarized.Transitioning MIDFIELD to ASEEArchiving and maintaining the data collection at ASEE ensures that the current dataset will bepreserved and grow to include a larger and more diverse set of institutions. This will enableinsights from this rich resource to continue to be discovered and, through ASEE’s nationalplatform, influence multiple national stakeholders. For more information, including how toaccess the data, see https://midfield.asee.org/.Expanding the Network of Researchers

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

their learning experiences into something meaningful and tailored to their expectedexperiences [3]. Within the workplace, professionals use informal learning for continuingeducation, seeking help, gathering information, finding support or feedback, collaborating, andgaining further experience for both their career and private lives [4, 5]. However, despite researchshowing the benefits of informal learning opportunities, many individuals and organizations pushfor formal education over informal or mixed educational pathways [6].Informal education and opportunities in STEM help bridge the gap between formal education andreal-world experiences and foster continuing education throughout a career and beyond [7, 8].Specifically within computer science

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NEE Technical Session 3 - Courses: development, logistics, and impact

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghana Parameswarappa Jayalakshmamma, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

, wesuccessfully exposed students to a broader spectrum of current issues, diversifiedviewpoints, and varied frames of reference, thereby enriching their educationalexperience and preparing them for future challenges in environmentalengineering.3.3. Mentoring Undergraduate Student through Summer ResearchProviding undergraduate students with hands-on research opportunities andmentorship in environmental engineering labs has been shown to enrich theirlearning and better prepare them for future careers in the field. By workingdirectly with faculty researchers and graduate students on real-world projects, thestudents can apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and experiencethe scientific process in a supportive environment. In Summer 2022, the

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabiola G. Rosales Sanchez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

protocols are designed as guides for observational datacollection and help to focus researchers’ attention on the phenomena of interest. In this study, thephenomenon of interest is how language mediates learning in STEM learning environments.Unfortunately, prior observation protocols have not yet focused on this part of classroom behavior.Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is a comprehensive linguistic framework that places itsprimary emphasis on the way language operates in communication and how it is used to conveymeaning across various social contexts. As part of a larger NSF funded CAREER award, wedeveloped an observation protocol based on the SFL and several other observation protocols usedin education such as the Teaching Dimensions

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trini Balart, Texas A&M University; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

was 143, with 83% men (118) and17% women (25). This course has students from different academic levels, between secondand last year of the engineering career, and from different majors including students fromdata science, physics, college and 6 exchange students; however, most of the students arefrom engineering, being 79% of the total.InstrumentsPurpose-in-Life Reflection Activity (PRA) Designed specifically for this research, the PRA was given as an initial assignmentcalled "Reflecting on Humanity and AI''. It was designed to encourage students to reflect ontheir skills and how they can be applied to global problems. The first part of PRA wasfocused on personal skills and global challenges. The main objective was to identify an