Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hillary E. Merzdorf, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, San Jose State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

(Finance Technology Option) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and four degrees from Columbia University: an M.S in Anthropology, an M.S. in Computer Science, a B.A. in Mathematics, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Physics. Hammond advised 17 UG theses, 29 MS theses, and 10 Ph.D. dissertations. Hammond is the 2020 recipient of the TEES Faculty Fellows Award and the 2011 recipient of the Charles H. Barclay, Jr. ’45 Faculty Fellow Award. Hammond has been featured on the Discovery Channel and other news sources. Hammond is dedicated to diversity and equity, which is reflected in her publications, research, teaching, service, and mentoring. More at http://srl.tamu.edu and http://ieei.tamu.edu.Dr. Vimal

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MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Lurana Crowley, Washington State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

, this diversity arises from the need to tailor the introduction ofmechanical engineering concepts to specific program requirements, instructional settings, and thecharacteristics of the incoming cohort of first-year students.Understanding freshman retention rates is crucial in unraveling the diverse outcomes of first-yearstudents pursuing mechanical engineering degrees. An often-quoted statistic is that fifty percentof engineering majors either drop out or change majors before graduating [1]. Given thesestatistics, freshman retention rates can serve to evaluate the effectiveness of educationalprograms, reflecting the intricate challenges and strengths unique to each institution. Accordingto the Arizona Board of Regents of several Arizona

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Merrimack College

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

debrief and reflection. By experiencingmultiple live ACLs and follow-up discussions, the participants gained an appreciation for thepre-course preparation necessary, the length of class time necessary, and an idea of whichtechniques might work (or not work) for them. One thing to note is that, just like our students,faculty may tend to look ahead at class material. For this reason, the facilitators used a “just intime” method to release notes and handouts.4. TemplatesTwo types of templates were distributed to and used by the participants. The first was a fillabletemplate that contained all the elements of a well-structured ACL that aided in determining thetime allotted for the module, team size, student deliverables, assessment technique, etc

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

in the first coding cycle [12], analyzingthe data for relevance to the research questions. The second and third coding cycles progressedbased on analyzing data for connections to the proposed theoretical framework. The resultingcodebook was developed by the autoethnographer in consultation with the research collaboratorfor confirmation of emerging themes, sensemaking, and suggestions for additional probing.Part of the analysis journey also included reflections on the autoethnographer’s transitionalexperiences outside those articulated during the interview. These reflections are recorded inanalytical memos written throughout the analysis process, starting from interview transcription.This additional data allowed the researchers to explore in

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

as men, 31% identify themselves as women.Faculty participation varied across departments. For instance, the Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering department had the highest participation (21%). Participation was moderate inBioengineering (7%). Participation was less in Physics (3%). There is no participant fromChemical Engineering. It is important to note that the demographics of survey participants donot reflect the overall demographics of program participation by gender, departments, andother categories.Findings and DiscussionMost engineering faculty members are highly engaged in their teams’ education-innovationprojects.Based on the faculty survey, the application process is considered highly accessible, and thefaculty believe the proposal

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

,“Assignments explanations” emerged as a recurrent theme in the human-generated codes, thoughin a slightly varied form in the generated codes. The GAI method consistently reflected athematic focus on “Feedback” with several sub-topics identified under this umbrella, includingfrequent and timely feedback. Upon reviewing the labels generated by the generative model,frequent labels were assigned to a main topic. Subsequently, the process of developing thesemain topics entailed utilizing GPT-3.5, with humans reviewing the main labels to ensure theiraccuracy and alignment with the original labels. The main topics from questions 1 and 2 arepresented in Table 2.Table 2. Main topics for Q1 and Q2Q1 Main Topics (n=8) Q2 Main topics (n=9)Online

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoye Yang, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

throughthe EDIL Survey, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of inclusion within academiccommunities. The components from SI suggest that inclusion has a multi-faceted understandingthat goes beyond just being present in a group, to include how one is perceived and valued by theinstitution and its smaller sub-communities. SI-1 also adopted the survey instrument, but theyonly used part of the survey, which focused solely on the engineering department. The reductionin the number of items compared to SI could imply a more streamlined approach to measuringthe sense of inclusion that focuses on specific aspects of inclusion.Psychometric Integrity The study utilized a variety of instruments with different dimensions to measureconnectedness and

Conference Session

Reimagining Pathways: Nurturing Diversity and Identity in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dylan Oliver Scheller, Colorado State University; Julia Schimmels, Colorado State University; Jordan Jarrett, Colorado State University

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

, stickers, fun pens and pencils, etc. After this, there is another short lesson where theproposed questions are answered and the science behind it is explained. The students are thenencouraged to reflect and self-evaluate their own experience of the activity so they can determinewhy their solution to the problem did or did not work [5].An alphabetical, non-comprehensive list of activities put on by STEM 4 Kids is in the tablebelow. Activities are hyperlinked to web pages with instructions or to sources for purchasingmaterials, with the exception of the 3D Printing, which links to CSU’s Idea 2 Product Lab (I2P). Table 1: List of STEM 4 Kids Activities 3D Printing Apple-Powered Clocks

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Scaling up Learning for Sustained Impact. Springer, 2013, pp. 314–327. [9] A. Bruckman, E. Edwards, J. Elliott, and C. Jensen, “Uneven achievement in a constructionist learning environment,” in International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Facing the Challenges of Complex Real-world Settings, vol. 7, no. 17. Psychology Press, 2013, p. 157.[10] S. Charleer, J. Klerkx, J. L. Santos, and E. Duval, “Improving awareness and reflection through collaborative, interactive visualizations of badges,” in 3rd Workshop on Awareness and Reflection in Technology-Enhanced Learning, 2013. [Online]. Available: http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-1103/paper5.pdf[11] J. Young, “Badges earned online pose challenges to traditional college diplomas,” The

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

challengeexternal and internal beliefs about racism, sexism, and classism [27][37]. Another studyexploring belonging in STEM and intersections of race and gender found students experiencedan increase in sense of belonging if they had relationships with faculty and peers in their major,confidence and interest in a major, and a strong science identity [28]. Additionally, women andstudents of color who decided to leave their STEM majors experienced a lack of relationshipswithin their department and low levels of science identity. Marginalized students in STEM alsoconsistently report an increase in belonging when their identities are reflected in their peers,faculty, and mentors [28][34][33].It is crucial students’ sense of belonging is a focus for engineering

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Zanin Flanagan, Clemson University; Karen A. High, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

other awareness is theability to understand the world of others. Perspective taking is the ability to adopt the viewpointof another. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage one’s own emotional response. Andlastly, mode switching is the task of applying analytic and empathic mechanisms at theappropriate times [6]. The next supporting area of practice orientation includes four components.Epistemological openness is the ability to value the experiences of others as important sources ofinformation. Micro to macro focus is contextualizing their work from effect on individuals toimpacts on global societal systems. Reflective value awareness is recognizing there are ethicalissues involved in engineering decisions and each engineer must

Conference Session

Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Per G. Norstrom, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH); Charlotta Nordlöf, Linkoping University; Konrad J. Schönborn; Jonas Hallström, Linkoping University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

ethical dilemmas, and students had to dealwith factors such as working to deadlines, resolving disagreements, and continuously refiningsolutions. The author found that the “hands-on” and “real-world” situations that the role-playsituation afforded were particularly pedagogically valuable for engineering education students.In the realm of a computer systems analysis and design course in a New Zealand bachelorprogram, Erturk (2015) explored two class sessions that involved students producing Data FlowDiagrams and Activity Diagrams, where the intention was to demonstrate their analysis of asoftware “case” by constructing, reviewing, critiquing, and reflecting on the diagrams. The role-play dimension required students to explain and “act out” their

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich P.E., United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky PE, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

possible before attending the lesson. The same population improved enough toreceive satisfactory performance if it was a graded assessment, but the results are not wildlyhigher quantitatively than the initial lower performing groups. While it is difficult to discernstudent intent or motivations from the data, a possible explanation may be that high-performingstudents recognize the instructor emphasis reflected in the unique demonstration, and will engageclosely, rising to the academic challenge posed to them. The lowest achievers have the largestgap in knowledge, so increased contact time with the material combined with presentingknowledge in a more digestible and physical manner, i.e., incorporating new learning modes,helps those students make

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Nicole Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Chloe Faith Mann, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Student Division (STDT)

interviews were semi-structured and lasted approximately 45 minutes. All interviews wereconducted via Zoom or in person and were transcribed by a professional transcription service.The interviews were aimed at uncovering differences that faculty had noticed in their coursessince the COVID-19 pandemic began. Interview questions (Table 1) were developed by theresearch team and were piloted for clarity. Participants were sent the interview questions prior tothe interview to allow them to gather class data and reflect on the differences beforehand.Table 1. Semi-Structured Interview Questions High-Level Interview Protocol 1. What differences have you noticed in teaching before, during, and after COVID? 2. Before COVID, did you notice any gaps in

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

scholars of color. Thequestions were carefully worded, asked in a specific order, and included probing questions toseek clarification and meaning. After the completion of each interview, the web conferencingplatform rendered a transcription. All recordings were permanently deleted once transcriptionswere reviewed and cleaned for errors and identifying information.Reflexivity and Positionality. Throughout the study, the research team practiced individual andcollective reflexivity (Patton, 2015) by reflecting on, setting aside, and discussing experiences,values, and beliefs related to the way in which university postdoctoral affairs offices can bettersupport engineering postdoctoral scholars of color both personally and professionally.Reflexivity is

Conference Session

Student Success in ET

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

environments, though experiences varied among students.Question 7: Many students agreed on the importance of engaging critically with AI content,stressing the need for discernment in using AI tools.The survey results reflect students’ opinions of the role of AI in EE education. While there is anacknowledgment of the benefits AI can bring in understanding complex concepts and creating adynamic learning environment, there is also a clear emphasis on the need for critical engagementwith AI-generated content. The data suggests that students are aware of the potential pitfalls ofover-reliance on AI and the importance of validating AI products. This highlights the necessityfor educators to balance the integration of AI tools with traditional teaching

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 6: Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

simply going over the material. • It gives more societal worth as well as individual worth. If you reflect on event on a horrible tragedy of engineering done poorly, it gives you more worth and responsivity. • incorporating the history and background of a engineering principal can create a good foothold/base for any student to start expanding their knowledge of a said principle • I believe that being able to see the work of these individuals in front of me rather than in a textbook, as in through videos or interactive walkthroughs of their accomplishments in the field makes it much easier to visualize, therefore allowing me to be more interested as I see their work come to life rather than just be

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

other institutions and organizations to provide professional skills training to their ownaudiences. Nearly 11,000 participant trainings were completed in the first six years of the project, withhelp from 120 volunteers trained as program facilitators, and several organizations have stepped in toprovide ongoing support to continue the training program after the NSF funding ended.This paper reflects on the lessons learned over the first six years of this project, documenting both thechallenges that had to be overcome and the collaborations that led to the success of this workforcetraining effort. Specific suggestions are offered for building collaborations with individuals, publicinstitutions, and private organizations to create sustainable

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Petronella A James, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis, P.E., Morgan State University; Eazaz Sadeghvaziri, Morgan State University ; Di Yang; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

theories.Constructivism Learning Theory:Constructivism - a theory based on observation and scientific study about how people learn. Thetheory states that through experience and reflection on various experiences, individuals areguided to construct their understanding and knowledge of the world [11]. Experiment-centeredpedagogy integrates problem-based activities and constructivist education by allowing studentsto actively engage in the learning process by drawing on their prior experiences andunderstanding to generate new information or understanding.According to constructivism, learning takes place under the following four assumptions: 1. Learning involves active cognitive processing. 2. Learning is adaptive. 3. Learning is subjective, not objective

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Rebecca N. Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Bonnie J. Becker; Erica Cline; Cheryl Greengrove; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Angela Edes Kitali; Adrienne Scarcella

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

institution andthe community college. The number of students was small because the mechanical engineering program isrelatively new and many students had internships. There were two women and several first generationstudents in the pilot class. All the students were engineering students, mostly rising juniors and seniors. We selected wave energy for our research focus since the project did not require any prior knowledge that would create prerequisite barriers. We worked hard to find institutional funding to supplement student fees, particularly for community college students. Key topics in the course included: ● Design process and iteration ● Construction of multiple prototypes ● Literature review ● Reflective research journals

Conference Session

Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

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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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

improvement about various infrastructure inequity scenarios, and (ii)students’ interest in working for systemic change to address inequity in resilient infrastructuredevelopments. The demographic questions recorded the participants’ social and educationalbackgrounds. The post-survey included the same Likert scale questions as the pre-survey tocompare the responses and assess knowledge improvements through the module. Additionally,the post-survey included Likert scale questions to reflect students’ feedback on the efficacy ofthe training in improving their understanding of SERI concepts.The pre-and post-survey data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Thestudy utilized the Wilcoxon signed rank test to compare students

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Guadalupe Carmona, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

thepumped water initially did not place the cup horizontally, but one of the team memberssuggested placing the cup on the table to check the measurement accurately. As the team tookmeasurements, they engaged in reflective discussions about the pumping phenomenon as seen intheir data sheet (Fig. 3). Fig. 3. Notes Extract from Team 1’s Data Collection.Team 1 also developed their interpretation of the efficiency concept based on their measurementprocess, pump manipulation, and interpretation of using the pump to supply water to las coloniascommunity. [Professor]: how would you define efficiency? [Team 1]: We can see that during the in between like three minutes and five minutes, there’s a big spike in like the

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 3: Advising in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Chan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

departmental community. In this framework, CoP ischaracterized by constant knowledge generation, application, and reproduction, highlighting thedynamic nature of engagement.Within this framework, the diverse adoption of mentoring tools reflects the autonomy of individualfaculty members as distinct nodes in the advising network. There are no formal requirementsconcerning doctoral student mentoring to support graduate advising and faculty members are freeto adopt tools (or not) that they perceive to be most appropriate or work best. However, the CIMERprogram allows faculty members in the department to receive training to train others, it is throughthis initiative that other faculty in the more peripheral mode of participation get to learn fromtrained

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 17

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Haley McKie, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Search TermsFor the search, we carefully selected a set of specific keywords and search terms to ensure athorough search, capturing a wide range of relevant papers. Core themes searched were digitalaccessibility and computer science education. Digital accessibility is central to this study,focusing on accessibility in digital and online environments. Computer science or computingeducation refers to the educational context and curricular aspects of computer science. Fromthose core themes we also included the associated terms online learning and inclusive education.Online learning reflects the shift towards digital education, especially relevant due to impact ofCOVID-19. Inclusive education encompasses broader educational principles that

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard (Rick) Warren Blank, Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals; Stanislaw Tarchalski, The Johns Hopkins University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

proactively recruited new instructors tomatch those demographics. Our instructors and visiting executives now reflect those changingdynamics too, at 66.7% and 62.5%, respectively, representing commercial and industrialexperience. Exhibit 9. Responding to Changing DemographicsWe also saw a shift in geographic location. In Fall 2015, the majority of our MEM studentscame from the local Baltimore/Washington region (62.5%). Not surprising since this course, andmany of our other MEM courses, were offered on campus and in person. Johns HopkinsEngineering for Professionals was already proactively moving to more online offerings that alignwith working professional education preferences. And further encouraged by even broaderacceptance of

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

passenger well-being and minimize the risk of accidents. This collective effort reflects a commitment to caring for the safety and security of airline passengers and crew members. These cases illustrate the importance of incorporating care ethics principles into engineering practice to ensure that decisions prioritize the well-being and dignity of all individuals affected by technological developments. ➢ Contextualism: The idea that ethical decisions should consider the specific context and circumstances of each situation.Environmental Impact Assessment: In a project involving the construction of a hydroelectricdam, engineers must consider the potential environmental impact on the surrounding ecosystem,including

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Antonella Sciortino; Lisa Star; Tesfai Goitom

. Engineering problems are similar everywhere in the world and they are solvedaccording to the physical and mathematical principles at the foundation of engineering science.However, each solution should reflect the unique cultural and societal environment in which it isimplemented.Ideally, young engineers should be exposed to the global issues involved in the engineeringprofession while they are still in school. Unfortunately, due to the high number of unitsnecessary for graduation compared to other programs, many engineering programs don’t havethe flexibility to accommodate additional courses that would provide students with the globalengineering perspective necessary to advance their careers. Furthermore, financial constraintsmay prevent many

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Danyang Li; Qiao Zhen; Albert Gordon; Bhaskar Raj Sinha; Marcos Turquetti; Mohammad N. Amin

, faculty, students, andemployers are assured that the graduates are proficient in analytical, technical and criticalthinking skills. They have a sense of professionalism that is instilled with a strong set of values Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Conference Copyright © 2013, American Society for Engineering Education 295    essential for success in the wireless communications field. This program reflects current andfuture industry needs, and graduates from the MSWC program are trained and prepared toassume a leadership role in the field. The MSWC program

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Dixon Y. Nielson

shortage of graduates, these managers would need to “sell” theircompany to prospective new hires. Conversely, if there is an abundance of graduates thesemanagers would likely be more selective. To help focus in on the approach used by hiringmanagers I decided to examined three data sources. 1. Personal ExperienceFirst, I reflected on personal experience as a former senior manager of an IT company. Typicallyour company received around 30 applications for each software or hardware opening we posted.My VP of Engineering would initially review and rank the resumes based on the candidates’education and experience. We then conducted phone interviews with the top 10 candidatesfocusing on their ability to think through both technical and non

Collection

2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Norman D. Dennis

instruction rather than38 pedagogical theory.3940 The final workshop format proposed by the program design team used the ETW99 format as a41 basis for future workshops. All proposed changes kept the fundamental ETW99 program, with42 its vital practice classes, demonstration classes, and stimulating environment, intact. The43 proposed focus of the ETW continued to emphasize basic teaching improvements for junior44 faculty. The program design team created objectives for the workshop that reflected this focus45 and a set of expectations for participants that would help in selecting applicants for the46 workshops. During the workshop: Proceedings of the 2005 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering