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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjay Joshi; SangHa Lee; Timothy Simpson; John Wise; Thomas Litzinger

sets, personalattributes and skills, that area analogous to Flammer’s “will do” and can do.” Candy’s lists are: “Will do” Attributes: curious/motivated, methodical/disciplined, logical/analytical, reflective/self-aware, flexible, interdependent/interpersonally competent, persistent/responsible, venturesome/creative, confident, independent/self-sufficient. “Can do” Skills: have highly developed information seeking and retrieval skills, have knowledge about and skill at the learning process, develop and use criteria for evaluating (critical thinking).A major issue in lifelong learning is how to assess the extent to which students are prepared toengage in it and also their willingness to do so, i.e., Flammer’s

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Roli Varma

losing self-confidence. The result of a loss in self-confidence appears to begin around the 7th grade and continues through high school. Femalesbegin taking fewer courses in mathematics, science, and computing than their male schoolmates,and start disliking them27. Attitudes toward science, mathematics, and computing reflect as wellas reinforce achievement in these fields. Those who do well tend to like science, mathematics,and computing; those who like these subjects tend to have higher levels of achievement in them.Women who enter college often do not have a clear view of what they want from their educationin IT. Their ability to do rigorous course work in IT fields tends to be dependent on thejudgments of others. They do not know how to

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

David E. Hailey; Christine E. Hailey

developed a series of pre-laboratory learning modulesusing cassette tape and 35mm-slides. The learning modules were used to enhance laboratorysafety by introducing laboratory material. They described in detail how to use each machine andthen provided a step-by-step explanation of how to produce the various workpieces required ofthe students. These modules were the basis of the twenty-one CBT modules in use today. Theaudio and visual content was revised as necessary to reflect the present laboratory. Prior toattending a laboratory session, the students are asked to work with a CBT module, available onCD-ROM in the USU library, complete a worksheet, and submit the worksheet to the labinstructor before they are allowed to work on the machines. The

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan M. Bolton; Scott D. Bergen; James L. Fridley

organizational issues related to workingwith faculty and administration from many disciplines, attracting students, research funding andexternal partnerships, and seeking ABET accreditation.DefinitionsAs a relatively new field, effort continues to be spent in defining the scope and purpose ofecological engineering. Various authors have put forward definitions for ecological engineering,and these definitions reflect the particular aspects of the practice that they feel are critical. Theterm itself is attributed to H. T. Odum who defined ecological engineering as, “Environmentalmanipulation by man using small amounts of supplementary energy to control systems in whichthe main energy drives are still coming from natural sources”.1 Mitsch and Jørgensen

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Vivek Badami; Mike Allen; Johnny Graham; Howard Phillips; David Schmidt; Curtis Ensley; Art Edwards; Silvia G. Middleton; Kimberly A. Buch; J. William Shelnutt; Patricia Tolley

creative problem solving in teams. As in the preceding course, ENGR 1202 is alsoundergoing continuous improvement based on feedback from the students and faculty.Introduction The need for engineering graduates to be proficient at working in teams and in creativeproblem solving is increasingly voiced both by employers and by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology i, which is itself perhaps a reflection of the needs of industry ii iii.Of course, setting up and coaching teams in relatively small classes has been practiced here andelsewhere for some time. The questions we faced in 1994/95 were whether such a feat could beaccomplished effectively for all students entering the college (about 500 per year for TheWilliam States Lee

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas R Phillips

laboratory or practical work is located and to what extent that work is reflected inthe nominal course credit. There are general formulations for credit in Canada and Mexico, butdifferences can be found in the policies of individual institutions.Canadian programs seem to be conservative in giving credit. For example: 1) A course descriptionfor ‘Dynamics of Mechanical Systems’ indicates three credits, but the course actually consists of fourhours lecture and one hour of lab. 2) A standard course in Electromagnetic Fields shows three Page 2.308.3credits for three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. The same course at another school is

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John E. Nydahl; Colin K. Keeney; Ann Peck

important but mandatory in an engineering field;” and “the reasons forhaving a technical writing class are obvious and abundant.” Confirmation of the students’aversion and then conversion to writing are reflected in the following student’s remarks: “This interview confirmed the worst. Engineers have to write a lot. I had realized before there was a certain amount of writing involved in engineering, but I never grasped the full extent of it. Writing is a very significant part for the engineering profession and something that must be taught to insure the success of an engineering student in the real world.”III. Paradigm for Writing in the Linked LaboratoryThe 1992 UW Engineering College alumni survey indicated that they were very

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald E. Terry; Kurt Sandholtz

functions than those perceived as high performers in the early stages of their careers -- and that these late-career functions had less to do with technical brilliance than with organizational influence and technical leadership.These observations led to the development of the Four Stages SM Model. The stages reflect theneeds of organizations to have varying job assignments performed by individuals as they earntrust and respect from their peers and supervisors over the length of their careers. The stagesdiffer in tasks, in the types of relationships that individuals form, and in the perspective thatthey have. Table 1 summarizes the characteristics of each stage.Learning how to follow comes before learning how to lead. That’s

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Ware; Charles F. Yokomoto

we are and howwe prefer to learn.2.1. The Four Scales of the InstrumentExtroversion (E) Versus Introversion (I). Extroversion describes a preference for directingyour mental energies to the outer world of people and objects, and introversion describes apreference for directing your mental energies to the inner world of thoughts and reflections.Thus, extroverts tend to be action oriented and trust trial-and-error learning, while introverts (I)tend to be reserved and prefer to reflect before acting. Extroverts are described as sociable,external, extensive, and interacting, and they desire a breath of experiences, while introvertsare said to be territorial, internal, and intensive, and they prefer a depth of experiences, beingable to

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud

amenable to learning. Even though some problems are apparent, they arenot irresolvable; in fact, these difficulties allow for pedagogical creativity in problem solving.Faculty PracticesDo faculty classroom practices actually reflect what the literature recommends? In an attempt toanswer this question, short surveys were sent to 44 technical faculty at Oregon Institute ofTechnology in civil engineering and several engineering technology programs:mechanical/manufacturing, electronics, lasers, surveying, and computer systems, both hardwareand software; 25 (56.8%) were returned. The survey included a variety of multiple-choicequestions relating to classroom use of student groups, such as how instructors form groups, whatstudents do in their groups

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Cynthia A. Mitchell; Caroline Baillie

explorations to prevailing theories about thedisconnection between engineering and society and the myth of engineering and scientificobjectivity. We then describe various initiatives we have developed within our research andour teaching which enable our student engineers, women and men, to discover their ownvalues, and to live those values within the profession of engineering. Our belief in theimportance of role models and having a commitment to living our values provides the linkbetween our own values and these programs.1. INTRODUCTION1.1 A Structural MetaphorThis paper is structured after the model of the reflective practitioner - it’s cyclical. The centralcore of the work is about values in engineering, and we attempt to examine values fromvarious

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

and fixtureselection, equipment selection, graphic design, signage design, and ADA access audit services).The change in services is also a new element of contracts. New documents reflecting thesetrends were released by the AIA in October 1997. A faculty member with recent experience in industry could accurately share this expandedservices picture with the students. Student who were less interested in the traditionalarchitectural and engineering services and considering changing their major could stay in theprogram and focus on the fringes of their professional training. A better understanding of theoptions, and there are many, will certainly benefit all the students and reduce some pre-employment stress levels.DESIGN-BUILD: AN

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

about the value and necessity of affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion(DEI) initiatives, with the abundance of opportunities and vacancies in construction management,increasing interest and participation by members of historically marginalized racial/ethnicminority communities may be an effective way to partially address the growing demands of theindustry.It has been suggested that the phrase “historically marginalized communities” better conveys thefact that underrepresentation of racial/ethnic minorities usually doesn’t reflect a lack of interest oreffort, but instead a lack of opportunity. [2] In the field of construction management, African-Americans compromise only 4.8% of the construction managers in the U.S. in 2023 [1

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raissa Seichi Marchiori, The University of Alabama; Siyuan Song, The University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

objective. This allowedthe study to observe the natural interaction between the students without putting any pressure onthem to consciously practice the targeted skills.Pre-Summative Assessment QuestionnaireThe pre-summative assessment involved a self-reflection questionnaire utilizing a 5-point Likertscale, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. To avoid bias, for each skill -communication, analytical thinking, decision-making, and leadership - three questions wereprovided to prompt students to self-evaluate their proficiency in these skills prior to the pilotstudy. These questions are detailed in Table 1, offering a comprehensive view of the students'initial perceptions of their skills. Table 1: Students' self-perceived levels

Conference Session

Cybersecurity Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heena Rathore, Texas State University; Henry Griffith, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

with numbers to find the hidden treasure. Additionally, an alternative encryption approachinvolved Secret Decoder Wheel created by INL, where letters were matched with symbols, allow-ing for encoding messages to describe the treasure locations in symbols for students to decode andfind.Similarly, in 14 was developed exclusively for grades third to eight where the students had to solveCaesar shift encryption algorithm. The author designed a worksheet and organized a scavengerhunt for an all-girls STEM-careers camp, catering to ages 6-12. They facilitated the completion ofthe worksheet collectively and split the participants into two age-based groups for the scavengerhunt. The author reflects that the activity effectively introduces children to

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, Robert Morris University; Ronald Saus, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

of RMU being involved. The mechanism was built based on the instructionsobtained from the Rebrickable’s website [12]. The team working on the mechanism calibratedand motorized the design (Figure 5). However, they did not include the two dials of the originaldesign (Callipic and Olympiad dial) in the set-up as seen in Figure 6 below showing its userinterface. Students who worked on the project had to study the mechanical design of the model,including the gear ratios and their astronomical representations. Figure 5. LEGO assemblies for the Antikythera mechanism replica [11] Figure 6. Dials of the Antikythera mechanism replica [12]Following reflections were given at the conclusion of the student’s thesis by the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Shokrolah Shirazi, Marian University; Hung-fu Chang

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

learning, enabling students to comprehend, reflect, and apply their learning toward solving new problems. Al- though critical thinking could be used toward solving challenging problems, it is sometimes considered as a similar concept of “challenging level” among students and instructors. This study aims to investigate this similarity issue by evaluating students’ opinions based on critical thinking, and challenging level of course as- signments in computer and software engineering courses. Students are asked to rank each assignment based on how much each assignment stimulated their critical think- ing, and how much it challenged them. Moreover, instructors provide their opinions about critical components of each course assignment for

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 27

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia; Daniel Bayah, University of Georgia; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University ; Scott R Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; Scott Thorne, Purdue University ; Wonki Lee, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

were also encouraged to conduct a class debriefingsession related to the questionnaire content as either an orientation or reflection, at the beginningor end of the course, respectively. Because it was conducted as a class activity, it was permittedthat all students would complete the items; however, student assent and parent consent wereneeded for student data to be included in our analysis.Student ParticipantsExamining the construct validity of the questionnaire was conducted in two stages, first for EFA,then for CFA. The data for each stage were drawn from consenting student responses to the itemsat 6 high schools in consecutive years. In the first year, nearly 500 students were enrolled in theclasses, but the number of fully consenting

Conference Session

ML and Generative AI Tools and Policies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Amin Amirlatifi, Mississippi State University; Shahram Rahimi; Subash Neupane, Mississippi State University; Sudip Mittal

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

is occurringabout how to best utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT. For example, a recent Chronicle article [2]outlined one student’s positive experiences in leveraging ChatGPT to get some specific advicetowards an assignment. This work touches on a newly developing field called “promptengineering.” The reader is referred to the article by Lo [3] to provide additional guidance to usersof AI tools, pointing to the CLEAR Framework acronym (Concise, Logical, Explicit, Adaptiveand Reflective). These concepts have also been discussed in several forums, including the chemicalengineering division of ASEE at the 2023 meeting [4], and provide a framework for our modeldevelopment.Development of a college-level / university-specific chatbot would be

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

strangest thing I learned is that the height of a population is not always tied to genetics. … Humans are a lot more similar than we give each other credit for and the barriers of race, genetics, or even politics are very thin. At the end of the day, everybody is just human [emphasis added].”What a powerful statement from a student growing in understanding of people, planet,prosperity, partnerships, and peace, or the 5 Ps.This example reflects an approach to people that is atypical for many students of engineeringwho often focus on the technical and economic aspects of engineering design and problemsolving. By engaging with aspects of public environmental health nursing, such as understandingpeople as individuals

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tazim Ahmed, The University of Texas at Arlington; Syed Mufid, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shuchisnigdha Deb, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mahmudur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

enhancingteamwork skills among STEM students, underscoring the importance of behavioral theory ineducational strategy development.IntroductionTeamwork in STEM education holds paramount significance as it mirrors the collaborativenature of modern professional workplaces. STEM field involves solving complex problems thatrequire multidisciplinary approaches with effective teamwork [1]. This necessity is reflected inthe curriculum of STEM education, which frequently incorporates project work and groupassignments to simulate real-world challenges. These educational strategies are not just aboutteaching technical skills; they are also about fostering an environment where students learn tocollaborate effectively, share ideas, negotiate solutions, and manage group

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Pournorouz, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

blendof curriculum modification, textbook selection, grading policy refinement, an interactiveimplementation structure, and a meticulously crafted week-by-week schedule. Thiscomprehensive approach ensures alignment with the overarching goal of equipping students witha complete understanding of automotive engineering principles, encompassing both traditionaland emerging technologies.The first step in reshaping the Automotive Engineering course involves a modification of thecourse description to reflect the expanded scope and objectives of the revamped curriculum. Thismodification is guided by the recognition that the automotive industry is undergoing a profoundtransformation with the emergence of EVs and AI integration into vehicle systems. As

Conference Session

Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, instructors, staff, and administratorscan observe data directly from the students, allowing them to make more informed decisionsabout the programs, courses, and curricula they offer within their departments.Methods This paper describes the results of a mixed methods explanatory design-based researchand development project involving the implementation of project interventions in authenticcontexts for iterative, real-world data collection and analysis. The initial survey was a modified version of the original MAE [2]. Modificationsincluded changing verbiage to reflect the course in which the SPECTRA students were involved.The original survey was meant to be taken in core curriculum classes for each participant'sdegree program. The new

Conference Session

Equity and Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

imaginative context invoked by the comparison may influenceaudience response. Implied comparisons are powerful modes of representation andcommunication but notoriously imprecise, in part because what is evoked depends a great deal onthe knowledge and prior experience of the audience. Analogical reasoning puts us in a position tobe more deliberate in our choice of analogies and more creative with respect to the rhetoricalstrategies we use. As the next section explains, our choice of rhetorical strategy should reflect thekind of relationship we wish to establish with the intended audience.III. A New Metaphor for the Discourse on Diversity: FromOration to ConversationBoth classical rhetoric and modern social psychology suggest that conversation is a

Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the motors by selecting sensor values and their corresponding motorpositions in the training mode. Subsequently, the motor determines the position based on thesensor input using a nearest neighbor algorithm in the running mode.MethodsResearch Question: What makes teachers’ confidence in using and teaching ML emergingtechnology tools shift?Background: Several participants in this co-design workshop had taught in themachine-learning workshop in the summer of 2022 with upper elementary school students[22].Based on their feedback and reflections we learned that they were confused about the curriculaand activities design, and they didn’t have enough confidence to teach emerging technologieswithout professional training. They suggested we improve

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 25

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Asghar, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati; Clodagh Reid, Technological University of the Shannon; Gibin Raju, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

understanding of how the design problem-solving behaviors ofundergraduate engineering participants differ based on their levels of spatial ability while, whysuch differences exist and how they might affect their learning outcomes is yet to be known. Futureresearch provide us some insight into it.ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThis work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF #2020785).Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. 11REFERENCES 1. R. Gorska and S. Sorby, "Testing instruments for the

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Markus Ensbacher, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann; Alexander Strutzenberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

decision-making, and an appropriate division of labor in thedevelopment of the software.The resulting computer program with an intuitively designed user interface allows thesimulation of different scenarios due to a variety of adjustable parameters. The visual outputof the program reflects the different model assumptions and thus promotes the understandingof model building in general and of self-organization and swarm behavior in particular. Theprogram is freely available and can be downloaded from our institution’s home page.IntroductionSwarm behavior, often exemplified by the coordinated movement of birds or fish, has longcaptivated the fascination of scientists, engineers, and nature enthusiasts alike. The collectiveintelligence displayed by

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana D Morris, University of Virginia; Hui Ma, University of Virginia; Farzad Shafiei Dizaji, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

backgrounds and their struggles are reflected in a higher rate ofD/F/W’s (18% in Fall 2021) than students entering at other calculus levels.Mastery grading was introduced in Calculus I in Fall 2022, largely to address disparities in thepreparation of the students, and to combat anxiety and lack of confidence. Key features ofmastery grading include breaking the course material into distinct learning outcomes. Studentsare allowed multiple attempts to demonstrate mastery in each learning outcome [1]. Thisapproach aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can achievemastery at their own pace and foster a growth mindset by emphasizing continual learning overgrades. Two sections were taught using the mastery grading approach, and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Ross, Arizona State University; Deeksha Seth, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

] synthesized a set of characteristics and teaching/learningpractices from the literature. First, constructivism assumes that we all have unique perspectives;thus, there are multiple perspectives and representations of different concepts or learning topics.Further, activities should encourage individuals to participate in learning processes of self-analysis and self-reflection. One of the best ways to facilitate this process is to foster learningenvironments that emphasize the “real world” through relevant and authentic practices. Littleton[35] highlights the relevance of Murphy’s principles within museum settings as an ideal place tofoster constructivist learning.Stemming from constructivist theory, active learning is a pedagogical approach that

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra McCall, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

-audio.Guiding Theory: Identity and agency in figured worldsThe overarching framework guiding the A4I Project is Identity and Agency in Figured Worlds.Holland and colleagues [8] introduced this conceptual framework to elucidate the intricatedynamics between social systems and individuals. They define it as the realized capacity of anindividual to deliberately and reflectively engage in activities situated within "socially-produced,culturally-constructed" contexts (i.e., figured worlds, [8], p. 40-41). In this project, we use thisframework to conceptualize engineering education as figured world in addition to others, such asrace and gender, that overlap and influence students’ experiences in their engineering programs.As students iteratively interact