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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Marlowe; Stephen T. Frezza, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Joanne Storm Gallagher, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Marita Anne O'Brien, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Sabrina J. Bierstetel, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

. She is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). Prior to her academic career, she spent more than 10 years ad- vising Fortune 500 clients on the design of customer interfaces at Deloitte Consulting and Morgan Stanley & Company.Sabrina J. Bierstetel, Franciscan University of Steubenville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Assessing Resilience as a Virtue in Learners: Development of a New Instrument for Academic Resilience.Abstract:Resilience is a learner disposition that serves as an aspect of the virtue of fortitude. Whilemany measures exist that examine resilience, few do so in an educational context.Existing scales of academic resilience

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University; Lenly J. Weathers, Tennessee Technological University; J.W. Bruce, Tennessee Technological University; Joseph C. Slater P.E., Tennessee Technological University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

externally funded grants of over $1.5 Million from organizations such as NSF, NASA, and the industry. Throughout his career, Yelamarthi has launched multiple engineering programs, including undergraduate programs and 2+2 programs with international universities, as well as CMU’s graduate program in engi- neering. He has served as a chair, technical program committee chair, treasurer for several international conferences, and as a reviewer and panelist for numerous externally funded proposals. He served as ed- itor for journal special issues, currently serves as the topic editor for Sensors, on the editorial board for Internet of Things journal, and International Journal of Forensic Software Engineering,. He has served as

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COED: AI and ML Topics

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhao Sun, Hampton University; Laura Camila Peralta; Myles Anthony Ragins; Niara Renee Chaney

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

the IBM AI Course, an intensive course that uses many resources, like videos or/andslides, to teach the student the different complex subjects surrounding AI. Summer REU atStanford University was a program hosted to introduce 9 undergraduate students from HamptonUniversity and the University of New Mexico to robotics and machine learning. During thisprogram, we participated in research guided by graduate students and career-building activitiesguided by an advisement counselor. We were given the opportunity to tour multiple lab facilitiesin the area and network. Personally, the program gave me a whole new perspective on AI/ML androbotics.”Feedback #3: “By taking the course and the continuing REU program at Stanford University, I aminspired to

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Miscellaneous Mechanics: Covid and Free Body Diagrams

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

monkeys, also using finite element modeling techniques. In 2010, he started his career teaching in all areas of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He loves teaching all of the basic mechanics courses, and of course his Vibrations and Finite Element Analysis courses.Dr. Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana Jason Hill is an associate professor of engineering and director of civil engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Tennessee Technolog- ical University. His research interests include rainfall-runoff modeling, stream restoration, and wetland hydrology. ©American Society for

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

pursue careers inengineering, including an explicit emphasis to increase the number of females pursuingengineering. Tag lines developed through market research for the campaign included:“engineers make a world of difference”; “engineers are creative problem solvers”;“engineers help shape the future”; and “engineering is essential to our health, happiness,and safety”.In the decade following the campaign, the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded inengineering and computer science approximately doubled from a total of 74,387 in 2009[4] to a total of 144,818 in 2019 [5]. This increase in baccalaureate degrees suggests thatthe campaign was effective in its goal of increasing the total number of individualsgraduating in engineering and computer

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ChE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deesha Chadha, Imperial College, London; Jerry Y.Y. Heng; Emerald Sun

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

third of the number of students thatanswered that survey question, did not have a clear understanding of EDI and either stronglydisagreed, disagreed or nether agreed nor disagreed with the statement that they understoodand applied EDI provisions (18 from 57 which accounts for 31.6%). This in itself isproblematic, especially as earlier research suggests that students in higher education settingdo not believe that EDI matters to their future career prospects [14]. Furthermore, A sizeablenumber of students were unaware of how to report incidents of inappropriate behaviour witha total of 26 from 42 respondents (62%) uncertain as to how to do this. An initial assessmentof this data suggests that the awareness of what EDI is and the protection

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catalina Aranzazu-Suescun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

important. First, they can give more transparent knowledge about what they have tolearn during the course. Second, the employers have a better understanding of the capacities offuture recruits, and finally, help in the design of quality courses.A good definition of learning outcomes in a course can be an indicator of the success of thecourse because they present a clear idea of what is needed to be achieved at the end of the courseand can also guide the student’s career path [5].Some studies corroborate the hypothesis of the importance of having learning outcomes well-defined in the courses. Authors of [6] present a study that suggests that students find learningoutcomes useful, but they also found that sometimes the students are not able to link

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Global Roles and Societal Responsibilities of Engineers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eunjeong Ma, Pohang University of Science and Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

silenced and highlighted inthe process of shaping hybrid pedagogies and engineering by reflecting on and assessing thenature of “hybridity,” “innovation,” and “design” in engineering education. Introduction During the late 2000s, the South Korean government identified the need to prioritizescience and technology policy in the university sector, specifically in the area of informationand communication technologies, with the aim of developing global leaders. A concerningissue of a "crisis in science and engineering fields" was identified, whereby many youngstudents were disinclined to pursue science and technology careers. In response, thegovernment initiated an effort to attract talented young

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Digital Circuits, Architecture, Embedded Systems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guodong Wang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Yanxiao . Zhao, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

also make the learning of digital circuit designmore enjoyable.1. IntroductionDigital circuit design is a fundamental course for many engineering majors including computerengineering, electrical engineering and computer science. This class covers the fundamentalknowledge of digital circuits, including Boolean algebra, logic minimization, binary arithmetic,circuit analysis and design. Digital circuit design also provides a foundation for understanding theinner workings of computers, which is essential for students who want to pursue careers incomputer engineering or related fields after graduation. From taking this class, students will learnhow to build digital circuits using basic components such as transistors, gates, and flip-flops

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati; Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Agarwal, University of Cincinnati Jutshi Agarwal is a Doctoral candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati. She has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve non-traditional problems in engineering education. She has published in several international conferences.Dr. P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati P.K. Imbrie is the Head and Professor of the Department of Engineering & Computing Education and a Professor in the Department of

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2: Understanding Our Users

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Matas, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

professional library career started in 2006 in the law firm libraries of Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, California, and Brussels, Bel- gium. Erin is a 2021-2022 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellow. She is also a graduate student in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors at Michigan Tech, where her research interests include the application of cognitive psychology techniques to the academic search domain and information literacy teaching and learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Undergraduate Students Experience Cognitive Complexity in Basic Elements of Library ResearchAbstract Google’s success in building a

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Wright, INCOSE; Morenikeji Araloyin, Binghamton University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

educate theirworkforce in a way that is consistent with global expectations for their career field. Just ascertification provides consistency of assessment, academic equivalency offers an endorsementthat a course will cover a standard set of topics. Academic Equivalency is given to a course or setof courses, not to a degree, a university, or a professor.INCOSE’s Certification Program is affected in both positive and negative ways by being asystem of systems (SoS). It benefits from constituent systems that are appropriate for subsets ofstakeholders. Emergent behaviors of the SoS such as training programs and internal corporateactivities offer the benefits of making certification more easily achieved and more valuable [6].Drawbacks of decentralized

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Education. Teamwork is one of thecritical skills for success in undergraduate engineering education and beyond. Engineeringprojects require collaboration among individuals with different disciplines and expertise [1].Therefore, engineering students must learn how to contribute, communicate effectively, delegatetasks, and resolve conflicts among team members [1]. Team members bring unique perspectivesand ideas, promoting creativity and innovation [2]. Moreover, the ability to perform in teamsettings is highly valued by employers. It demonstrates adaptability, collaboration, andleadership [3]. Engineering students can enhance their ability to complete the project effectivelyand gain essential skills that would serve well in their future careers by

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AERO 4: New Technologies and Strategic Applications

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

is hard to think of any specific things I could learn or gain during the remainder of the project, but in general, there are many things to be learned from doing work.”Another student remarked: “Up to this point, I have learned that while it is important to have a team with a variety of skillsets, it is equally important that multiple members are able to verify the same data and information. This experience is one that I expect will continue to influence my interactions with engineering teams throughout my career.”Another student asserted: “I expected to grow my knowledge in commercial UAS development and research skills.”Another student added: “Further experience

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

Computing Faculty Research Productivity, Tenure, and Promotion. International Journal ofDoctoral Studies 7: 167 – 198.Miskioglu, E., Tymvios, Christou, E., and N. Wheatley, B.B. (2020). Pre and Post Tenure:Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments for Chemical Engineering and Faculty. 2020ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22 – 26 (Virtual).ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21314#data-tablesSanberg. P.R., Gharib, M., Harker, P.T., Kaler, E.W., Marchase, R.B., Sands, T.D., Arshadi, N.,and Sarkar, S. (2014). Changing the Academic Culture: Valuing Patents and Commercializationtoward Tenure and Career Advancement. PNAS 111(18): 6542 – 6547.Tymvios, N., and Christou, E. (2019). Tenure: Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments forCivil Engineering &

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 5: Preparing the Future Workforce

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Yashin Brijmohan, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

career development, which they feltwas essential for preparing for work in industry: It's definitely more the hands-on collaborative work, kind of troubleshooting, figuring stuff out, design process stuff that I'm more – feel like well if I don't get to do that then it's definitely going to be a problem.Another student explained that when their laptop crashed, they faced a real-life scenario intheir engineering field, which made them realize the importance of practical work, andhow much they valued that. They felt that transitioning to online classes robbed them ofpractical experience and limited their ability to communicate with others: I really came to realize just how much I value being able to do practical work and to be

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Reviewing Emergent Topics and Theory in Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Amy G Buhler, University of Florida; Sindia M Rivera-Jimenez, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

practices to incorporate social responsibility skills and collaborative and inclusive teams into the curriculum. Dr. Rivera-Jim´enez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She earned an NSF RIEF award recognizing her effort in transitioning from a meaningful ten-year teaching faculty career into engineering education research. Before her current role, she taught STEM courses at diverse institutions such as HSI, community college, and R1 public university. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work In Progress: A Scoping Literature Review on Institutional Culture and Transformational Change in Engineering

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Self-Regulation and Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun, University of Georgia; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, Engineering Education and Transformation Institute, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

career goals [2], self-assessment can be a useful tool in helping students to improve or promote their task values andprovide the opportunity for them to improve their self-regulatory skills during progressevaluation. Self-assessment involves giving students the opportunity to evaluate their ownacademic performances [3] by assessing their own works and awarding scores [4]. Also, self-assessment could be used as an avenue for conveying feedback on students’ work [5], with thegoal of deepening learning and enhancing performance [6]. Self-assessment, as a self-regulatoryactivity, can also help students focus on their academic goals and performances. By imbibing areflective attitude to learning, students can self-regulate and work towards improving

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos R. Corleto, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University; Bruce A Conway, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Bruce L. Tai, Texas A&M University

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Materials Division (MATS)

Science & Engineering. His scientific research focuses on mechanics of materials in areas including energy storage and conversion, soft ma- terials, irradiated materials, stretchable electronics, coupled electro-chemo-mechanics, and materials for neuromorphic computing. He teaches classes primarily in mechanics of materials and materials science. He has received an NSF CAREER Award, the Kaneka Junior Faculty Award, a Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Young Faculty Award, the Peggy L. & Charles Brittan ’65 Outstanding Un- dergraduate Teaching Award, a Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar Award, and The Texas A&M Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award in

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

anxiety (an intrapersonal competency), having a senseof belonging and engineering identity (an interpersonal competency), and having good studystrategies (a behavioral competency). Many such competencies – which impact both negative(e.g., stress and anxiety) and positive (e.g., gratitude, motivation) functioning – can be learnedand are an integral part of thriving. There is also evidence that thriving competencies presentduring the undergraduate years carry over to one’s post-graduation career [9].Previous FindingsSince 2016 our team has collaborated on a study premised on the importance of NCA factors forthe success of engineering and computing students. The research team developed a surveyinstrument with evidence for reliability and validity to

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Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

freshman introduction to civil engineering course.Geotechnical Site Characterization in a BoxLearning ObjectivesThis activity has been used to support the achievement of several learning objectives. For afreshman-level introduction to engineering course, the outcomes are low on Bloom’s Taxonomy[6] and include: • Describe and illustrate formative content, comparative analysis, design outcomes, design cycle, societal impacts, and career opportunities for geotechnical engineering. • Outline and describe the engineering design process for geotechnical engineering.In a senior foundation design course, the activity provides tangible context for the followinghigher level learning outcomes: • Synthesize soil engineering properties from

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Hottinger, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

. Development includesintroduction to the fields of engineering and engineering technology, career planning, developmentof a community of learners, critical thinking, problem solving skills for lifelong learning, and ethicaland professional behavior. (CPP College of Engineering "First Year Experience" 2017)ABET Student Outcomes:(3) Communicate Effectively(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs withconsideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental,and economic factors(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and makeinformed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in

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Pedagogy and Instructional Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwafemi Johnson Ajeigbe, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

study examined whether the useof LCDLMs promoted similar levels of engagement for male and female students. As brieflydescribed in the introduction, gender differences still exist in educational outcomes, particularlyin STEM classrooms [6]. To reduce the gender gap in STEM, attention should be given toaddressing the contributory cognitive and motivational factors, primarily maximizing the numberof career options women perceive as attainable and compatible with their abilities and goals.Results of this study show no significant differences between the gender groups, which suggeststhat using LCDLMs is beneficial for females as they are for males. This is good because extantliterature shows gender differences in STEM, suggesting that gender gaps

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oladayo John Akinpelu; Oludayo Samuel Alamu, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Ayodeji B. Wemida; Mulugeta T Dugda, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023“Full Paper: Performance-Based Learning: An Innovative Approach toTeaching Engineering Thermodynamics in a Hybrid Learning Environment”AbstractA cost-effective, secure, and portable electronic instrumentation equipment is used inExperiment Centric Pedagogy (ECP), formerly known as Mobile Hands-On Studio Technologyand Pedagogy, as a teaching method for STEM subjects both inside and outside of the classroom.Since the Spring of 2020, ECP has been

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COED Programming Education 2: Instructional Approaches

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Umer Farooq; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

problem-solving and critical thinking, developing an understanding ofwriting unambiguous instructions and understanding syntax and semantics [3-5]. Most studentstry to overcome these challenges using additional help [6, 7], which could involve more practiceopportunities, watching YouTube or online materials, or taking guidance from the instructionalteam or peers. However, such additional help could easily require more effort and time. Priorstudies suggest that not mitigating the challenges could result in developing a dislike for thecourse, dropping or withdrawing from the course, or leaving a career trajectory that involvesprogramming or intrinsically hard concepts[8, 9].Over the years, many efforts have been reported emphasizing the importance

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 9: Student Experiences in Laboratory Courses

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

on the undergraduate coaches themselves(Appendix B). This survey included a series of questions, also used a five-point Likert scale, thatasked how being a coach helped the student to prepare for their future career and to developtechnical and soft skills. Both surveys are still collecting data that will be presented during thepresentation at the annual meeting.Prior to implementing the formal assessment instrument in the spring 2023 semester, theeffectiveness of the coaches was assessed informally during mid-semester evaluations and finalcourse evaluations. The questions related to the coaches were more qualitative, asking forgeneral feedback. The most common responses from the students were (i) they were able toanswer questions, (ii) easy

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 3: Best of ELOS

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Rania Hussein, University of Washington; Dominik May, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

a professional educationcomponent consistent with the institution's mission and the program's educational objectives andpromotes diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness for career success [3]. "The need to feelbelongingness and linked with others" is how relatedness is defined (Baumeister and Leary [8]).According to studies, learning environments that provide a sense of connectedness to peers,parents, and instructors can enhance motivation and improve academic results (Ryan, et al. [9]).Self-efficacy, engagement, interest in school, higher grades, and retention have all beenconnected to feelings of relatedness, which are measured in terms of "school environment" andinstructor-student connections (Inkelas, et al. [10]). Research on

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

generally. Mostrespondents indicated that the project increased their interest in undergraduate research.ConclusionIn conclusion, collaborative, project-based learning can help to create community among firstyear students. Survey results suggest that such activities can create a support network,particularly for our first-generation students. A project focused on research has the potential toengage first-year students in research at the beginning of their academic career. Programmablemicrocontrollers such as the Arduino Uno offer a platform for simple research projects that canteach students about the research cycle and prompt interest in further undergraduate research. Inthe future, we will continue to refine this course. The purchased kits have a

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Software Engineering Division Technical Session II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Tong (Rayni) Li, University of Toronto, Canada; Abby Cheung, University of Toronto, Canada; Yongjie Li; Carmen Hsieh; Hamid S. Timorabadi, P.E., University of Toronto, Canada

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

preferences allows for more relevantrecommendations that are tailored to meet individual needs. While user feedback has beenpromising, Matilda is a developing application and the authors will continue iterating theapplication based on user recommendations.References[1] S. Lukins, “What is a capstone project? and why is it important?,” Top Universities, 02-Dec-2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/careers-advice-articles/what-capstone-project- why-it-important. [Accessed: 10-Feb-2023].[2] Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2020 – 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering- programs-2020-2021/. [Accessed: 10-Feb

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Technical Session 1: Sense of Self in Biomedical Engineering Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Zhang, Vanderbilt University; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Michael I. Miga, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

success in academics and professions. While the results of this study maynot present a surprise, it does confirm that we have created a reliable and valid instrument thatcan correlate general engineering self-efficacy to useful skills necessary for biomedical engineersto succeed in clinical environments. Using this instrument periodically throughout the durationof special courses and programs may provide a general evaluation of how effective a particularimmersion program is.LimitationsAs both a survey and a cross-sectional study, our study serves to provide a snapshot of a singletime point in participants’ careers. While we can draw a correlation between IDENT, SOLVE,and WRITE skills and a participants general engineering self-efficacy, a