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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stuart Berntein

2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceExploring the Critical Need for Interpersonal Skills in Engineering Students Stuart Bernstein University of Nebraska © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAbstractInterpersonal Skills for Engineers (ENGR 100) is a course designed to provide all students in theCollege of Engineering (COE) an opportunity to learn the non-technical skills that will be criticalto them throughout their careers. For years, the college’s industry partners commented that ourstudents were highly proficient technically but lacked the personal skills that make a greatemployee

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

educational leadership. She is alsoserving as a member of the academic integrity committee, students’ career development, and theVice Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Carolina University. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Joel R. TerMaat; Kristopher J. Williams; Christopher D. Wentworth

replicate such acomplex network of factors at other institutional types.References[1] ASME, “Ethics in Engineering,” 2023. https://www.asme.org/about-asme/governance/Ethics-in-Engineering (accessed Aug. 22, 2023).[2] ASCE, “Code of Ethics,” 2020. https://www.asce.org/career-growth/ethics/code-of-ethics (accessed Aug. 22, 2023).[3] C. G. Schneider, “Making Excellence Inclusive: Liberal Education and America’s Promise,” Lib. Educ., vol. 100, no. 4, 2014.[4] E. M. Lang, “Distinctively American: The Liberal Arts College,” Daedalus, vol. 128, no. 1, pp. 133–150, 1999.[5] J. R. Rest, S. J. Thoma, and M. J. Bebeau, Postconventional moral thinking: A neo-Kohlbergian approach. Psychology Press., 1999.[6] J. R. Rest, D. Narvaez, S. J. Thoma

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

, team building, mind conditioning, toxicleadership, executing effective leadership in higher education and organizations, online learning,and hybrid work environment. Dr. Lamei’s educational and professional background is incommunications, business development, management, and educational leadership. She is alsoserving as a member of the academic integrity committee, students’ career development, and theVice Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Carolina University. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Uma Balaji, Fairfield University

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Professional Papers

detailed feedback: • One student shared, “The project helped me learn a lot about electricity usage. But the most fun part was learning how solar panels are made and what components go into them.” • Another remarked, “It was a great class and a great topic for a project. It was good because we can apply it in our lives and help the community.” • Another student commented, “I think this is an important part of energy conservation. When used correctly, ToU can help us improve our energy use through monetary incentives.” • One student noted, “It pushed me towards a renewable energy career. I really enjoyed the project and look forward to studying the renewable energy field more.”Overall, through

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College

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Professional Papers

gain in their senior project course not only prepares them for the projectsthey may be a part of in their future careers but also allows them to learn and practice how to providequick solutions to project related challenges to ensure the success and on-time completion of the project.In addition, as a part of the senior project course, students consider the timeline they need to meet tocomplete the project as well as the overall cost of the project, which are important components of anyengineering project they may be a part of in their careers.References 1. Gibson, J. D. (2004, June), Service Learning In Capstone Design Projects Paper presented at 2004 Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. 10.18260/1-2--13519 2. Phillips, L

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Professional Papers

, best paper awards, community service awards, and admission as an Eminent Engineer into Tau Beta Pi. The Florida Legislature adopted his research on passive radon-resistant new residential building construction in the HB1647 building code of Florida. Najafi is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on many committees and programs; and continuously attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chinmaya Joshi; Clancy Milam; Corbin Russ; Stephen Pierson; Han Hu; Ying Sun

recipient of the NSF CAREER Award,AFOSR Summer Faculty Fellowship, French CNRS Visiting Professorship, and Drexel Collegeof Engineering Research Achievement Award.Appendix:Bill of Materials: Bill of Materials Part Part Name Quantity Total Parts Cost Vendor Number H1 PEEK Holder Top 1 $ McMaster Carr 165.97 H2 PEEK Holder Bottom 1 $ McMaster Carr 165.97 H3 T Type Thermocouple 6

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert S. Woodley

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Conference Failure Mode: An Engineering Capstone Case Study of Educating Despite Failures Robert Woodley1 1Associate Teaching Professor: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri USA; rwoodley@mst.eduAbstractIn the modern engineering curriculum, the highlight of the students’ careers is the capstone classwhere they get to show off their abilities. However, the greatest learning tool they experience isfailure. Capstone projects can be challenging. In this paper, a case study of five

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Seyram Kwame; Jay McAllister III

possible encounters by studentsin their future engineering careers [21, Figure 5]. The modules are available in 9 differentlanguages. The Talespin app can customize content upon request which is useful for educationalinstitutions who want to concentrate on certain soft skill areas.There has been some success with VR training and learning in academia. Studies from Talespinon feedback indicate VR training enables users to learn 4.5 times faster than traditional e-learning or classroom methods, a 275% increase in confidence to apply what has been learnedand leads to a fourfold increase in focus during sessions [22]. Cost-effectiveness is anotheradvantage, as VR training provides a lower cost than conventional methods when implementedat scale. The

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jennifer Glenn; Kathryn Weinland

, and career issues. PSYC 2583 (Developmental Psychology) coverspertinent studies, causes, and theories of human developmental phenomena across the life span.Following the Kahoot quizzes, in-class activities were conducted to deepen understandingthrough practical application. The specific approach used to integrate Kahoot into the coursesare listed below: 1. PSYC 2313 and PSYC 2583 are lecture courses worth three credit hours. 2. Multiple lecture sessions are offered, but the specific sections in this study met on Tuesday/Thursday for 75 minutes per session. 3. Class sizes are limited to 45 students per section. 4. Before lecture, students complete required, open book reading quizzes and have access to optional instructional

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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Kim, University of North Florida

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

efficiency andeffectiveness of their projects.3. Construction VisualizationDrones have emerged as a revolutionary tool in education, particularly for construction-relatedcourses. One of the critical benefits of drones is that they can be utilized to create constructionsimulations and virtual reality experiences. This allows students to virtually explore and interactwith construction sites and projects, providing them with a hands-on experience that is bothimmersive and engaging. By using drones to create virtual environments, students can betterunderstand construction processes and management techniques and develop practical skills thatwill be useful in their future careers.4. Construction OperationsDrones are proving to be a valuable tool in the

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Daniel Jones, Texas A&M University; Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University; Meet Mahesh Gamdha, Texas A&M University; Tristen James Norman, Texas A&M University; Rose Myers, Texas A&M University; Kailee Meek, Texas A&M University; Amir Hossein Khazaei, Texas A&M University; Sherry Minh Nguyen, Texas A&M University; Ethan Thai Nguyen, Texas A&M University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

respectively. These three platforms enable increased accessibility due to educational,corporate, and other career institutions usually already having access to PCs, and most globalindividuals have access to smartphones.There is a focus on mathematics and sciences within higher education video games, with biologybeing the most common category (see Figure 1). This leaves a need for more available gamesoutside of these disciplines. A lacking spread of disciplines across EVGs could lead toeducational gaps, potentially putting students of respective disciplines behind their peers of othermajors/professions.DiscussionWhile EVG developers do not generally have the production time constraints that manyestablished game development companies face, we

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Graffin, Curtin University of Technology; Rachel Sarah Sheffield, Curtin University of Technology; Rekha Bhan Koul

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

exploration, and urban design [2], [3]. FLL Challenge participation hassignificant, positive short-term impacts on students’ development of 21st Century problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, which are highly valued in professionalengineering disciplines and communities of practice [3], [4], [5]. There is compellingevidence that FLL Challenge participation influences students’ future engagement inengineering and computer science college education and careers; however, there is a gap inthe literature regarding effective pedagogical strategies to support students’ knowledgeconstruction and skill development during the competition learning experience [3], [4].Research conducted in pre-college classroom learning environments suggests

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine E. Hailey, Texas State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

University.References[1] Career Cornerstone Center, “Mechanical engineering, the field,” Accessed February 2, 2024.[Online]. Available: https://www.careercornerstone.org/mecheng/mefield.htm.[2] Brian Yoder, “Engineering by the numbers: ASEE retention and time-to-graduationbenchmarks for undergraduate engineering schools, departments and programs.” AmericanSociety for Engineering Education. Washington, DC. 2016.[3] Vincent Tinto, “Through the eyes of students,” Journal of College Student Retention:Research, Theory and Practice, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 254–269, 2017. doi:10.1177/1521025115621917[4] Vincent Tinto, “Reflections on student persistence,” Student Success, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 1-8,July 2017. doi.org/10.5204/ssj.v8i2.376[5] R. M. O'Hara, C. Bolding, J. H

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 22

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Ross, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 34 journal publications, and more than 80 conference papers. She is recognized for her research and teaching, including

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

PolyPomona). Identifying the CSFs is essential as sociocultural, academic, and environmental factorssignificantly affect transfer students' academic performance. The author composed a series ofquestions that fall into sociocultural, academic, and environmental factors (this survey wasapproved by the CPP IRB 23-003). A total of 41 transfer students responded to the survey, andthe author identified CSFs for transfer students as 1) a sense of belonging, 2) networking withfaculty, staff, and peers, and 3) advising for career development and available resources from theuniversity. The identified factors should be addressed when the university develops a newprogram for transfer students.IntroductionThe State of California, which has the most extensive

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Decision-Making in Engineering Ethics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Richard Tyler Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

totransfer their developing ethical reasoning skills to situations outside the classroom and into theirengineering careers [14]. The inclusion of reflective elements, such as prompts for introspectionand feedback mechanisms, would further enhance this learning process. Participants would beencouraged to articulate and reflect on their decision-making rationale, offering valuable insightsinto their thought processes and ethical perspectives. Additionally, the digital infrastructure ofthis game-based tool would allow for the collection of detailed data on student interactions,decisions, and reasoning processes within the game. This data could include metrics such asdecision times, choice patterns, and pathways taken through the game’s narrative

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Homer's Handy Homework: STEM Adventures from Sofa to School, Mmm... STEM

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Larissa Yates, Buffalo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization; Emily Geist; Sara Ruffner

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, 2016.[6] M. Caplan and E. Oropeza, "The STEAM Conference: An Event to Promote Youth to Explore STEAM related Fields and Potential Careers," in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, FL, 2019.[7] J. Klar, "Mentoring Teachers in STEAM Improves Likelihood of Application," 2018.[8] D. Rufo, "STEAM with a capital A: Learning frenzy," The STEAM Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, p. 25, 2013.[9] G. Šmitienė and K. Kesylė, "Opportunities for the use of STEAM projects in primary years classes: the points of view of international baccalaureate teachers," Regional formation and development studies: journal of social sciences, vol. 2, pp. 198-205, 2022.[10] Niche.com Inc., "Niche," 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.niche.com/?ref

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First-Year Programs Division GIFTS: Great Ideas For Teaching Students

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Grimes, Cornell College; Niloofar Kamran, Cornell College

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

engineering as a career field andthe term project. They are shown examples of successful bio-inspired designs and encouraged tobrainstorm potential solutions/designs independently before being assigned teams. An instructorfrom the library also visits during this week to show searching capabilities through ourinstitutional library. The week concludes with 7-10 minute presentations where the students arechallenged to prove that they have identified a problem and that their bio-inspiration cangenerate a potential solution.Week 2Prototype design and experimentation. During this week, students are educated on the differentvariable types (control, independent, and dependent) and different research study design types.During class time, students are

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Inclusive Dialogues and Adaptations in Engineering Education: Navigating Uncertainty and Leveraging AI for Student Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sourojit Ghosh, University of Washington; Kunal V Mehta, University of Washington; Maxwell Coppock, University of Washington; Sarah Marie Coppola, University of Washington

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Diversity

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

et al., ‘Assisting students with high-incidence disabilities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics’, Interv. Sch. Clin., vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 47–54, 2012.[14] K. A. Mack et al., ‘Maintaining the Accessibility Ecosystem: a Multi-Stakeholder Analysis of Accessibility in Higher Education’, in Proceedings of the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, 2023, pp. 1–6.[15] A. Phillips et al., ‘Online disability accommodations: Faculty experiences at one public university.’, J. Postsecond. Educ. Disabil., vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 331–344, 2012.[16] M. Tamjeed et al., ‘Understanding disability services toward improving graduate student support’, in

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Katey Shirey, EduKatey; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2019.[5] R. Korte, S. Brunhaver, and S. M. Zehr, "The socialization of STEM professionals into STEM careers: A study of newly hired engineers," Advances in Developing Human Resources, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 92-113, 2019.[6] C. J. Finelli and J. E. Froyd, "Improving Student Learning in Undergraduate Engineering Education by Improving Teaching and Assessment," Advances in Engineering Education, 2019.[7] N. T. Buswell, "The Purpose of a PhD in Engineering: Where Does Teaching Fit In?," Studies in Engineering, 2021, doi: 10.21061/see.8.[8] N. M. Hewitt and E. Seymour, "A long, discouraging climb," ASEE Prism, vol. 1, no. 6, pp. 24

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years.Dr. William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel William J. Davis is Dept. Head & D. Graham Copeland Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Construction Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. His academic experience includes: transportation infrastructure planning and design, infrastruct

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhee Kim, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

) Fluid Dynamics Technical Committee provided the list of CFD-relatedconcepts and different approaches to introduce CFD into a undergraduate engineeringcurriculum [1]. Integrating CFD topics into a fluid mechanics course is a suitable approach tobenefit engineering students in general, while a separate CFD course is more appropriate toengineering students who are interested in CFD research or careers. [2] and [3] designed separateundergraduate CFD courses and provided the detailed information on course contents andassigned projects. There are a number of studies that integrated CFD topics into theirundergraduate fluid mechanics courses to increase students understanding of flow behaviors( [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]). In the present study, the

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

activities based on time or what they thought may be easiest, studentswere encouraged to select activities that allowed them to grow their CAD skillset. This is alsowhy they were asked to reflect on what they learned, not just present a final product.To help students reflect on their EM experience there were in class activities that discussed theoverall idea of EM, growth mindset, and the importance of character spread throughout thequarter. The goal of focusing on EM, specifically on persisting through failure, was to encouragestudents who are still very early in their engineering career to push past failures and understandthat no everything may come easily during their engineering education.Student ExperienceStudents were given a brief survey at

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siobhan Rigby Oca, Duke University; Blake Hament, Elon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

documentation, developer support,and reliability than older options, however these may not be barriers depending on the coursescope and goals. With that said, there may be courses that are better served by other softwareentirely. ROS mastery requires significant time and energy apart from that required to mas-ter robotics and other STEM concepts. However if a student aspires to a career in roboticsresearch and development, ROS mastery is likely well worth the initial investment.References [1] K. Scott and T. Foote, “2022 ROS Metrics Report,” Available at http://download.ros. org/downloads/metrics/metrics-report-2022-07.pdf (2024/02/07). [2] T. M. Santos, D. G. S. Favoreto, M. M. d. O. Carneiro, M. F. Pinto, A. R. Zachi, J. A. Gouvea, A. Manh

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Daly, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

studies allow students to actively learn byencouraging critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making just as they would in a realscenario. Creating case studies follows the 9-step problem design process as outlined by Hung[12]. Table III presents a framework for creating and scaling case studies for use in engineeringeducation. This framework aims to universally cater to and facilitate students with differentneeds and skill levels in learning. Through systematic implementation of case studies, educatorscan effectively integrate troubleshooting skills into their engineering curriculums, preparingstudents for real-world challenges in their future careers. Table III. Framework for Engineering Case Study Creation and Scaling expanding the 9

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #43363Promoting Transfer Students’ Success through Articulation Agreements: AnEmpirical Case Study in Mechanical EngineeringAnna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and

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Springfield's STEM Spectacle: Evaluating Engineering Excellence, D'oh!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jessica D Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

,requires students to identify gaps in their current understanding, plan how they can address thosegaps, conduct research, and interpret their findings to solve a given problem. Prior research hasidentified a host of benefits associated with the PBL approach, many of which were alsoobserved in research on the original implementation of the curriculum [1, 13, 14, 15]. The focuson the middle school grade band is supported by prior research identifying this time period ascritical for promoting engagement with math and science, as well as developing career interest inengineering [8]. Research has suggested that middle school grades present a key period forpromoting interest and awareness, as “it is during the junior high (middle) school age that

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew R. Sloboda, Bucknell University; Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, listening to and participating inclass discussion, group project work, and using the FBD app; among those who did not use theapp, women reported fewer gains in self-efficacy than men after these controls.Implications: Each year, more than 600,000 students enter engineering programs in the UnitedStates. These students plan to master a challenging skill set that requires them to understand howto model and analyze real world problems. Frustrating core course experiences can dissuadestudents from continuing to pursue an engineering degree and subsequent career. These findingsprovide emerging evidence that gamifying learning can be useful for all students taking statics,but particularly for women.Keywords: statics, women, self-efficacy, content mastery