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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noemi V Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Russ Meier, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Deborah Anne Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Harry A. Hogan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

artificial intelligence andits impact on their career prospects. Students found to be more confident through position-of-stress surveys administered later in the academic term were found to be more positive about theirfuture in a world more influenced by artificial intelligence. The figures below show this result. Figure 1. Boxplots for the confidence levels. Figure 2. Three groups of confidence levels and their associated ECTD scores (Y axis) and confidence levels (X axis).In short, students who lack confidence see themselves as being impacted and possibly evencontrolled by artificial intelligence. Students who are more confident see themselves controllingartificial intelligence and are

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Anne-Marie Ginn-Hedman

shown that student performance increases when students are engaged through active,application-based projects.4,5 Abstract concepts (such as static mechanics) need to be contextualizedto motivate students and prepare them for a career outside of the classroom.5,6 Procedural andtechnical skills are not enough to succeed in the workforce; a well-rounded engineer must think“beyond the numbers” and be able to solve open-ended, context-based problems.2Ultimately, the study presented in this work-in-progress paper aims to expose students to a real-lifeapplication of static mechanics and evaluate its impact on student learning. Proceedings of the 2023 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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2023 ASEE GSW

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George V. Kondraske; Lawrence R. DiSalvi

measurement of human performance. Over the past 40 years he has developedsystems performance theory and various human performance measurement systems. These are employed in lab, clinic,and web-based/mobile contexts with applications ranging from Parkinson’s Disease and rehabilitation engineering toacademic, surgeon, and sport performance. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and a charter Fellow of the National Academy ofInventors.LAWRENCE R. DISALVIMr. DiSalvi is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Bioengineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. A formermilitary helicopter pilot, his career includes 25 years in the aerospace industry as an engineering development and testdirector. His research interests include human performance modeling and human

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, West Texas A&M University; Tyresse Xavier Law, West Texas A&M University; Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University

project will enhance the current system for abetter arrangement and location of sensors used. IntroductionA capstone project is a key component to assessing a student’s comprehension of the knowledgeobtained throughout their undergraduate studies as well as their readiness to enter the next stage intheir careers. One of the primary benefits of a capstone project is that it helps students bridge the gap Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Education 2between the

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University

core materials.Matt Pharr, Texas A&M University Matt Pharr is an Associate Professor and J. Mike Walker ’66 Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University with a courtesy appointment in Materials 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

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

% 16.90% <70% none <70% 1.90%Path to Professional CertificationThough not a course catered to a technician career, there is an added benefit of passing thiscourse/lab as part of the 4-year ABET-accredited B.S. degree – this involves accruing hourstoward an NDT Level-II certification. NDT personnel certification is conducted by the AmericanSociety for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) standardization organization, with additionalcertifications at the corporate level conducted by the particular companies themselves. In generalthere are four requirements toward certification, which include education, training, testing, andwork experience. The table below highlights the training hours requirement for

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Pronob Das, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

future careers. Recognizing the significant value of practicalexperience, it is essential to incorporate such opportunities into the engineering curriculum[1].West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), located in the Texas Panhandle, distinguishes itself as aneducational institution. As a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) and a Hispanic ServingInstitution, WTAMU serves a diverse student population, including many first-generation collegestudents. The College of Engineering at WTAMU offers a variety of disciplines and is supported byadvanced research facilities like the Palo Duro Research Center. This research hub boasts cutting-edge equipment such as microfabrication and high-speed microscopic imaging tools, high-endmaterial characterization

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University; Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

technical standards,ensuring their readiness for lifelong learning. The synthesis of these demonstrated student outcomesequips engineers to exhibit critical thinking, creativity, and leadership in diverse team roles withinthe industry.The curriculum's depth extends to include content in essential areas for all engineers, such as ethics,devices, integrated circuits, and engineering economics. The objective is to offer a comprehensiveelectrical engineering education that serves as a foundation for graduates to specialize in their earlyprofessional careers and pursue advanced studies through graduate education.The College holds annual programmatic assessment meetings every Spring semester. These sessionsevaluate the assessment, enabling College

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 4: Grading: The (Mis)use of Mathematics in Measuring Student Learning and its Disproportionate Impact on Equity and Inclusion

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles; Robert Christopher Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

, and access to careers in STEM fields for students from historically underrepresented groups. Sharona is a founding organizer of ”The Grading Conference”, an annual two-day online confer- ence focused on reforming grading as we know it across STEM fields throughout higher education, now entering its fifth year. She coordinates a large general education Quantitative Reasoning with Statistics course for over 1,400 students per year as well as teaches a wide range of mathematics courses including Calculus and Linear Algebra.Mr. Robert Christopher Bosley, California State University, Los AngelesDr. Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Dina Verd´ın, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Ira

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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Diversity

time and experience of professionals in theengineering education system and the students. This optimization would open up opportunitiesfor students to learn and practice multidisciplinary projects as well as prove a student’s ability toadapt and apply their skills to any industry.Introduction While the engineering education system breaks down the discipline of engineering intosubdisciplines, such as electrical and mechanical engineering, it is not realistic to expect a projectgroup to be made up of monodisciplinary engineers. Real-world problems demand a range ofexpertise and perspectives to develop the optimal solution. In addition, experienced engineersdeviate from one another based on the direction of their career and the area of

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

faculty from time to time about the classes, encourage peer observations, promote the lead-professor model, direct faculty to teaching effectiveness resources, review the grade distributions, review faculty teaching evaluations one-on-one, and provide feedback.Another respondent suggested: “Encourage faculty to stay current in their field by attending conferences, trade shows, etc. Encourage faculty to work outside the university during summers; industry experience is paramount to good teaching. Ensure faculty talk about themselves and their career path, not just the subject matter.”It is evident that personal experiences and stories tend to make

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Alexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

engineering students, as well asinstructors and academic departments. Helping engineering students succeed within their FYEPis important for ensuring the continuing success of the student throughout their entireundergraduate career. Encouraging students to understand the academic expectations within theirengineering discipline in their first year could help them make more informed choices aboutwhich discipline to pursue in the future.LimitationsNo comparisons were made to universities with a direct-to-department matriculation model tobetter ascertain the benefits and drawbacks that arise from attending a university with an FYEPmodel. Including universities without an FYP matriculation model would help pinpointdifferences in academic performance that

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

by Isabel Briggs Myers, categorizes individuals into 16 unique personalitytypes identified by a four-letter code as indicated in Table 1. This code reflects preferences infour key dimensions: ENERGY (E for Extraversion or I for Introversion), INFORMATION (Sfor Sensing or N for iNtuition), DECISION (T for Thinking or F for Feeling), and LIFESTYLE(J for Judging or P for Perceiving). Understanding this code provides valuable insights into one'spsychological preferences, promoting self-awareness, informed decision-making, and personaldevelopment. For students, the MBTI aids in comprehending their learning styles,communication preferences, and problem-solving approaches, facilitating more informededucational and career decisions. Educators can

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 5: Disrupting Computing Department Cultures, One Cohort at a Time

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her career in higher education began at Howard University as the first Black female fac- ulty member in the Department of Computer Science. Her professional experience also includes Winthrop University, The Aerospace Corporation, and IBM. She is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University (B.S., ’00) and North Carolina State University (M.S., ’02; Ph.D., ’05), becoming the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science at the university and 2019 Computer Science Hall of Fame Inductee.Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University Shaundra B. Daily is the Cue Family professor of practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science at Duke University and Levitan

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

, environmental, and mechanical engineering students have doneindependent learning of the LEED rating system since this time as CENG 4097 Civil EngineeringResearch (3 semester credits per student). It brings something unique to the engineering programsand encourages students to consider engineering licensure and credentialing (i.e. LEED AccreditedProfessional) in their engineering careers. Students learn the LEED system and submit weeklyreports, a final summary report including a case study LEED project, and produce a presentationbased on lessons learned and the final case study. Students are not required to take the LEED exambut are sufficiently prepared that if they wish, they may take the LEED Green Associate Exam at thesame testing centers that also

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2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Swastika S. Bithi, West Texas A&M University

areexpected to be a part of in their future careers as successful engineers as well as to develop thenecessary communications skills.[4] Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX Copyright  2024, American Society for Engineering Education 2Five groups of senior engineering students were involved in the fall 2023 semester thermos-fluiddesign course. One of these engineering design groups is reviewed in this study. The design groupopted to select to develop an instrument to demonstrate the pool boiling curve and experiment.This topic is initially discussed as part

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 2: Using a Collective Impact Approach to Establish a Center for Equity in Engineering Focused on Graduate Education: Lessons Learned from Phase I

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Teirra K Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Natali Huggins; Julia Machele Brisbane, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jeremi S London, Vanderbilt University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

underrepresented in engineering. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Waller was Interim Director of the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives at Cornell University. In this role, he was responsible for building academic and professional-development support and resources for undergraduate students who are traditionally underrepresented and/or underserved in higher education. Dr. Waller was the inaugural lecturer and director of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at Cornell Uni- versity. Dr. Waller began his career in student affairs and undergraduate education at Averett University, Radford University, and the University of South Carolina.Dr. Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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Diversity

with the knowledgeand tools necessary for success in their chosen careers. In the realm of engineering, artificialintelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial tool, demanding integration into educational settings.While challenges exist, the benefits of incorporating AI into the classroom far outweigh the risks.In engineering education, AI offers significant advantages when introduced thoughtfully. In anintroduction to computer programming class, three primary benefits of AI were highlighted.Firstly, AI can generate code based on simple prompts, introducing students to promptengineering—an essential skill in modern programming. Although not mandatory at thefreshman level, this exposure lays the groundwork for efficient prompt creation in later

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University

extend beyond the classroom environment and prove beneficial for their careers. Thefindings of this study contributed to the field of engineering education to facilitate sharedlearning environments for graduate engineering students.Purpose of the StudyAn increasing number of national reports emphasize the importance of developing newapproaches to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to maintain thecountry's leadership in scientific and technological breakthroughs [1], [2]. Educators andresearchers from diverse fields have been exploring a wide range of innovative ideas to enhanceand refine teaching and learning methods within STEM disciplines. An inquiry-based approachstands out as a promising and effective instructional

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes

integration of programming into courseworkthrough live editor environments.Learning Activities Developed in MATLAB Live EditorDeveloping engaging learning materials is critical to active learning. However, faculty, especiallythose early in their careers, often face the challenge of dedicating sufficient time to coursepreparation, considering their heavy workload. Therefore, instructors highly appreciate open-source materials for classroom implementation. Mechanical Vibrations, a 3-credit engineering © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024course, and Vibrations and Control Laboratory, a 1-credit lab, are integral to the mechanicalengineering program at Kennesaw State University. Both courses are deeply mathematical

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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John Aaron Louis Grimes, Mississippi State University; Amy K Barton, Mississippi State University

(such as broad vs. narrow) to refine your results?As in Question 3, it was expected that most of the students in Class 1 would say they haveexperimented with constructing prompts, but the two sections’ responses were very similar. InClass 1, 66% of students answered yes vs. 50% for Class 2. To account for this response, somestudents in Class 1 may have used AI in alternative ways, such as for editing sentences ratherthan generating material by starting broad and refining results.Figure 4. How often do you expect to use Generative AI in your engineering career?For Question 4, a significant difference between the sections can be seen in the “will never use”response. In Class 2 (no instruction), 25% of students said they would never use Generative

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

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Diversity

between the two participating universities, with presentations of research on bothcampuses. The program was specifically aimed at both academic and professional preparation inaddition to the general mentorship aspects. The program in [11] focused on multiple themes ofresource recognition, personal preparation, career preparation, and network building, along withmentoring. It required three deliverables from participants, with a requirement to set up aLinkedIn profile, send a resume or c.v. to the program coordinator, and conduct at least oneinformational interview. Professional development components including seminars andworkshops were also reported in [10]. The program at University of New Mexico reported in [19]included workshops and field

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Eric McKanna, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference 2 Copyright © 2024, American Society for Engineering Educationway, a player can quickly develop an intuitive and familiar expertise with various logical structuresand patterns that are necessary for both coursework and a future career.(a) Basic Logic (b) Arithmetic and (c) ComputerOverview Section Memory Sections Architecture Section Figure 1: Main Skill TreeEach of these computational challenges, akin to puzzles, not only represents a creative undertak-ing but also catalyzes contemplating the scalability of a solution. For students

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Bilquis Ferdousi, Eastern Michigan University

with them, and providefeedback to let the group members know whether they are on the right track or not16. In theactive learning process, students acquire knowledge through active participation in the learningprogression. In higher education, students act to perform skill-based programs, which enablethem to develop their learning strategies as well as their individualized learning skills that helpthem to prepare for their future career path13.Formative Assessment vs. Summative AssessmentFormative assessment is designed to efficiently measure students' continuing progress inachieving their learning objectives and to indicate if any adjustments in the current instructionalstrategies are necessary. With the purpose of assessment for learning

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Alexander Duke, Ohio Northern University; Ethan Krause, Ohio Northern University; Mia Prasinos, Ohio Northern University; Lewis Schafer, Ohio Northern University

their previous use of the University Mobile App, knowledge of the campus, and desiredfeatures on a campus map mobile application. The survey asked the following questions: 1. What class year are you? (multiple choice) a. Freshman/P1 b. Sophomore/P2 c. Junior/P3 d. Senior/P4 (or older) 2. How many times have you ever used an app to navigate campus? (multiple choice) a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3+ 3. Do you know where the following locations are: (yes/no checkboxes) a. McIntosh b. Information Technology Building c. PAC d. Stambaugh e. Polar Careers f. Registrar's Office 4. What features would

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

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Bilal Alhawamdeh, Western Michigan University; M Muchson; Ahmad Mohammad Rasheed Al-Bodour, Western Michigan University

Paper ID #44704Sustainability Components Assessment of Engineering Design CapstoneProjectsDr. Bilal Alhawamdeh, Western Michigan University Dr. Bilal Alhawamdeh, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Western Michigan University, is a distinguished Senior Research Associate with a keen interest in integrating sustainablity in engineering education. His career is marked by the development of innovative educational programs and curricula, emphasizing the integration of sustainability into engineering studies. Dr. Alhawamdeh is a proponent of smart technology in classrooms and has supervised numerous senior capstone and student

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division 3 - Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Fostering Reciprocal Partnerships and Empowering Change

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen M. Conroy, The Ohio State University; Patrick Sours, The Ohio State University; Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Rachel Marie Tuttle

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Humanitarian Engineering CourseDesignAn introductory Humanitarian Engineering course was developed and incorporated into theminor. This course focuses on contextualizing skills [9], empathy building, and fostering studentself-awareness regarding their positionality in colonial contexts and power dynamics as it relatesto community-engaged design work [12], [13].The initial course covered content on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals,global lifestyles and assumption making, global natural resource and technology distributions,colonization, valuing ways of knowing, traditional ecological knowledge, participatorydevelopment practices, career paths in HE, social impact companies, supply chainconsiderations, reflection techniques, and several

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

awareness of engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.Michael Fosmire, Purdue University Libraries, West LafayetteRuth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth E. H. Wertz is a graduate student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a Pro- fessional Engineer in the State of Indiana with her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Trine University and Purdue University.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Alan Gow, Alan Gow and Associates; EunSook Kwon, University of Houston

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Design in Engineering Education

collaborative research for senior students in theComputer Engineering Technology and the Industrial Design. Both courses are considered partof the capstone design classes in the two programs. The authors have piloted the project, thepreliminary results were obtained, and the analysis of the design is underway. It is too early todraw any concrete conclusions about how students will use the experience gained once they starttheir professional careers. The authors plan to continue communicating with the seniors aftergraduation to gauge how effective the experience had been.References[1] Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES),http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741, (last accessed on

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Celestine Chukwuemeka Aguwa, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

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NSF Grantees

offers students skills that directly prepare them for careers in manufacturing,design and product realization.The participating institutions are: Wayne State University (WSU), New Mexico State University(NMSU), Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), and Macomb Community College (MCC).WSU‟s Engineering Technology Division serves as the coordinating center. See Figure 1. Industrial Advisory Board Coordinating MCC WSU Center IME Dept. ET Dept. WSU ET Div. PVAMU NMSU Key: ME