Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Gerardo Chang, Universidad de Piura; Christine Marie Fiori P.E., Virginia Tech; Edward J. Jaselskis, North Carolina State University; Cliff Schexnayder, Arizona State University; Lisa G Hogle, Arizona State University; Jennifer S Shane, Iowa State University

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International

areas were focused in one or more of the major themes of the project. Theseincluded hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, construction, earthquake engineering,archeology, anthropology, and history. The committee also sought participants in various stagesof their academic careers, to include undergraduate, graduate students, post-doctoral students,and junior faculty.The recruitment in South America was targeted to universities with which the researchers hadprevious relationships. These included universities in Perú, Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile.These countries also represent areas through which the Inka road network extended.Dr. Ramiro Matos, NMAI Director, Office for Latin America and an archaeologist is directingthe Smithsonian

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #7705Re-tooling Information Instruction Delivery and Assessment for the Fresh-man Engineering Class: the Good, the Bad and the UglyMs. Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University Mary is the Director of the Evansdale Library of West Virginia University since 2002. She has worked as an engineering and sciences librarian for over 30 years. Her B.A. in biology comes from SUNY College at Potsdam and her M.L.S. comes from the University of Buffalo. Her career includes positions at Cor- nell, Syracuse University, University of Rochester, and SUNY Utica/Rome. She is active in ASEE/ELD, ALA/ACRL, SLA Aerospace/Engineering.Ms

Conference Session

Design Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mark Anderson, Rensselaer

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Design in Engineering Education

students working on engineering design projects.Mark Anderson, Rensselaer He received his Bachelor’s degree and his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute in 1979 and 1980, respectively. Mark began his career at Rensselaer as a Project Engineer for the Center for Manufacturing Productivity and Technology Transfer. He then moved to Westinghouse and General Electric where he held various positions in several computer related fields including manufac- turing, robotics, vision systems, instrumentation, software development, factory automation, engineering, numerical control/CNC, machining, and business analysis. Mark is currently a Senior Project Engineer for the Design Lab at

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

creative expression, and enthusiastically ready for career shaping challenges, theUniversity Honors Program can meet their needs. Students enjoy an array of academic enrichmentand co-curricular experiences that will prepare them for life beyond the baccalaureate.” As fewHonors courses are offer the students have the opportunity to earn honors credits for other selectcourses through a student faculty created contract. The section describing the activity is displayedbelow; see the appendix for a complete contract. Description of the Contract Project or Activity After consulting with the instructor, the Honors student must indicate below the additional work and/or activities that will be completed in order

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Laboratory Experiences in Signal Processing and Controls

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the engineering design process: assessing the impact of a human-centered design course,” Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26-29, 2011.15. Landis, R. B., Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 3rd ed., Discovery Press, pp. 38-39, 2007 Page 23.1142.1216. Kosky, P., et al, Exploring Engineering: An Introduction to Engineering and Design, 2nd ed., pp. 352, 201017. Oakes, W.C., Leone, L. L., and Gunn, C.J., Engineering Your Future: A Comprehensive Approach, 7th ed., Oxford Univ. Press, pp. 341-350, 201218. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/reference

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Design Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #5904Team Leadership on Capstone Design Project TeamsMr. Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has

Conference Session

Rethinking Engineering Writing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Luke Niiler, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama; Garry W. Warren, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

of creating precise categories forevaluation: Broad, generous categories preclude sharp distinctions, while sharp, highly-focused categories create undue complexity. 6 Given these contingencies, regular re-calibration and discussion of ratings remains key to a robust and reliable evaluation process.In addition to the analysis of laboratory reports, data collection for The Coach includedquestionnaires at both the beginning and the end of the semester that attempted to assessengineering students’ perceptions and expectations of the role of writing in their curriculaand careers. The end-of-semester questionnaire included a section for reactions andcomments of those who had used The Coach. Informed consent was not sought for theseanonymous

Conference Session

Design Methodology and Evaluation 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

abbreviations and icons specific to engineering and design processes, andreflects interaction behaviors in the relationships between students, groups, and teachers. Thislanguage can then be taught to students and teachers to test its efficacy in supportingdocumentation, reflection, and assessment.IntroductionEngineering standards are being adopted in public education to expose K-12 students toengineering thinking and concepts at earlier ages1, 2, hoping to impact STEM interest and long-term career decisions. Design is an integral theme and skill in engineering3, thus making designthinking important in engineering education and K-12 STEM courses. “Design thinking is anapproach toward learning that encompasses active problem solving by engaging with

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

University in Appleton, Wis. in 1991, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer and information science from the University of Oregon in 1993 and 1999. Recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Dr. Hundhausen is founder and director of the Human-centered Environments for Learning and Programming (HELP) Lab at Washington State University, where he’s an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on the general area of human-computer interac- tion with specific interests in computer-based visualization, end-user computing, educational technology, and computer science education. Dr. Hundhausen has established himself as an international leader in

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin; Adam Wayne Nokes, The University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

Paper ID #7481Using a Graduate Student Developed Trajectory Generation Program to Fa-cilitate Undergraduate Spacecraft / Mission Capstone Design ProjectsMr. Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin Martin James Brennan developed a passion for Science and Mathematics at Mississippi State University (MSU), where he met his wife Holly. In December 2008, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis in Astrodynamics, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, and a minor in Mathematics. He began his graduate career in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in Orbital Mechanics in

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

be aviable approach.This approach is not only beneficial for aerospace engineering concepts but also for studentsstudying mathematics. Fundamental concepts in basic math courses are more often perceived bystudents as “required” rather than as key concepts and skills to open doors and empower them topursue their education and careers in STEM disciplines. Anytime theoretical concepts are linkedto examples of their application and when the students have to implement those concepts tomake something that works, the reasoning (or concepts) is better understood and retained. Thisapproach is well documented in literature on learning as problem-based learning or activelearning14. While teachers may know or envision the long-term benefits of the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University; Ryan Underdown, Lamar University; Qin Qian, Lamar University

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Mathematics

. Spang, D., and Spang, K., “Real-World Applications of Mathematical and Scientific Principles in the Curriculum for College and Career Siccess,” Proceedings of 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012.13. Brown, E., and Ries, H., “The Engineering-Math Committee: A Successful Collaboration at East Carolina University,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 2009.14. Samayoa, J., and Zelada, C., “Using MediaWiki to Enhance Mathematics Learning in Engineering Schools,” Proceedings of 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012.15. Snyder, V., and Meriam, J., “The mechanics readiness test – A study of student preparedness

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Jack G. Zhou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

exposure to potential careers in the CNCand modern manufacturing technology areas of manufacturing, as well as the overcomingprecision metrology skills shortages by incorporating current advances in CNC technology andengineering metrology into our undergraduate program with an emphasis placed on thelaboratory activities and projects that will simulate innovative design, design analysis andprocess simulation, prototyping and improvement cycle. 2) Using Project Centered Learning(PCL) pedagogy in the learning modules, students will develop skills to confront ambiguity anduncertainty as expected and integral part of the solving engineering problems.Through the developed and implemented experimental settings during this project, we arebeginning to

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6318Virtual Project Teaming: Incorporation of Immersive Environments and Role-played Case Study AssessmentsDr. Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University Dr. Charles J. Lesko, Jr. is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University instructing at both the graduate and undergraduate-level course levels for the Department of Technology Systems. His current teaching and research regime focus on Information Technology Project Management, and Virtually Immersive Technologies. Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Lesko’s focus has been

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educational setting would differ in the use of the supportsprovided within WISEngineering. This paper outlines the implementation of the CC in aninformal summer educational seminar setting which involved 7th and 8th grade gifted participants(N=36) in June-July 2012. Statistical analysis of pretest and posttest measures along withembedded assessments, examined through the knowledge-integration framework are included.IntroductionChanges in the modern world and the global economy indicate that the importance of scienceand mathematics is steadily increasing5. The number of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) related careers, specifically in science and engineering, are increasingfaster than other professions 6 . The recent report

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 2: Course-level strategies to positively impact student learning and experiences

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Lu, Texas A&M University; Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

a 2022 HBR article [3].Turnovers add great costs to an organization (time invested in onboarding and training, loss ofproductivity, expenses to recruit and train new employees). Employees are always on the lookoutfor opportunities of better jobs, which does not just mean better location, benefits, or pays, butalso means healthy organizational culture, engagement, job satisfaction, and opportunity forpersonal and professional growth. Besides necessary on-the-job training, getting an advanced degree in relevant fieldscreates competitive advantages for both individuals seeking career advancements andorganizations wanting to retain their best talents.2023 ASEE Engineering Management Division (EMD)Program Structure The Master of

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity, Professional Papers

competition teams," in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2015.[14] S. E. Walden, C. E. Foor, R. Pan, R. L. Shehab, and D. A. Trytten, "Advisor Perspectives on Diversity in Student Design Competition Teams," in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, June, 2016, pp. 26-29.[15] A. W. Wilson and J. D. Patón-Romero, "Gender equality in tech entrepreneurship: A systematic mapping study," in 2022 IEEE/ACM 3rd International Workshop on Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Software Engineering (GEICSE), 2022: IEEE, pp. 51-58.[16] F. Wilson, J. Kickul, and D. Marlino, "Gender, entrepreneurial self–efficacy, and entrepreneurial career intentions

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Roufail, University of Waterloo; Lisa Lachuta; christine moresoli, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #37080Reflection on Design Teaching Before, During and After PandemicDr. Reem Roufail, University of Waterloo Reem Roufail is a materials engineer that is interested in engineering teaching and applying new technolo- gies to engage students in class. Reem believes that learning is a continuous process that does not end with earning a degree. This explains her willingness to explore different fields of engineering as opportunities to learn. She explored mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, petroleum engineering, sys- tems design, and biomedical engineering in her career paths from an academic

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ralph Belton; Ahmet Zeytinci

PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SIMILARLY NAMED PROGRAMS Lead Society: American Society of Civil Engineers ApplicabilityThese program criteria apply to engineering technology programs that include architecturaland similar modifiers in their title. ObjectiveAn accreditable program in Architectural Engineering Technology will prepare graduateswith the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in the planning, design,construction, operation or maintenance of the built environment. Graduates of associatedegree programs typically

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Carey Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

a team whose members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meetobjectives.” In view of the positive creative design experience and teamwork training that studioculture provides to architecture, landscape architecture, and art & design students, why notconsider the use of studios in engineering programs?Conversion of Lecture/Lab Format to StudioThe author has taught a variety of engineering, engineering technology, and landscapearchitecture courses in his nearly 40-year career. In 2014, the author’s home Department ofBioresources Engineering, housed in the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture andNatural Resources was disbanded, and his faculty line was

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Henderson, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; E. Christian Wells, University of South Florida; Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo, University of California, Berkeley; Ruthmae Sears; Katherine Ann Alfredo, University of South Florida; Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

, 2019). That model demands a “broader approach toeducation” recognizing that “interdisciplinary, experiential learning equips students to considerhow myriad factors such as budget constraints, historical context, public acceptance, andregulatory frameworks affect the design and implementation of technological solutions to societalchallenges” (NASEM, 2019). There is also a resurgent awareness among American and globalyouth of careers that positively address the connectivity of the environment, the economy, andsociety (Moore, 2014, Deloitte, 2020). Environmental and civil engineering creates innovativetools to address local, regional, and global environmental problems (ABET, 2022).In 2006, the University of South Florida (USF) was one of the

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael James McGinnis, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

(Figure 2). The phase of "preparation” involves understanding the assignment and scope,meeting key stakeholders, and defining terms. “Entry” involves making first contact with directreports and others, and establishing credibility. “Delivery” can be split into post-entry, maindelivery, and pre-exit, with all involving the core functions of the job. “Exit” includes knowledgetransfer, ensuring legacy (potentially), and setup for the next career step for the interim leader. Figure 2: Framework for Interim Leaders (Woods et al. [4])Finally, Woods et al. [4] give four factors influential to success of an interim leader:(1) personality traits (with conscientiousness highlighted based on calls to pertinent literature),(2) leadership

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenya Z. Mejia, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

appreciated professional development not just for self-improvement, butalso to find new ways to help their students be more successful. When we surveyed ourparticipants about previous involvement in professional development of their teaching at ourinstitution, all 10 who responded had previously participated in other professional developmentopportunities, pointing to the reality that NTT faculty value and want these opportunities.Safe SpaceFinally, one unique topic that came up was the appreciation of the “safe space” created uniquelyfor NTT faculty. Although the research team’s focus was on creating an inclusive space forparticipants, we were surprised to see how much this space was truly needed. One research teammember started her career in

Collection

2024 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Grace Burleson; Janet Tsai; Daria Kotys-Schwartz

than what the department currently uses), this paper investigated the ways in whichmechanical engineering PhD programs in the U.S. define design within the context of theirprograms and gathered feedback from a subset of faculty members within our department toidentify perceived benefits and concerns.2 Background2.1 Design in engineering education Historically, engineering schools have placed the focus of design on preparing studentsfor careers as practitioners, rather than on research and the production of knowledge (i.e.,conducting design research and writing academic papers). However, a growing body of researchhas emerged focused on design theory, methodology, pedagogy, and practice; design has becomean accepted object of study and

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

halfway through the semester, the first-year engineering instructor integratedSketchTivity into lab weeks where students were learning with hands-on measurement activitiesas well as online simulations. In these weeks, SketchTivity was presented as an intelligenttutoring system that could help develop sketching capabilities. As most students in these coursesdid not have any sketching experience and were primarily using CAD design, the instructoremphasized the value of sketching:“I just wanted to introduce them to say, ‘you’re going to have time in your career where you may not have technology available, or you may be more effective just to sketch out [a] design, so we’re going to make sure you have at least know-how to do that

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session #3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Engineering Department has more than 900 students in five programswhich are housed in that department. Before forming the Engineering Department at UVU,Computer Engineering program was housed in the Computer Science department which offers aBachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computational DataScience. It also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development and a Master ofComputer Science. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program was one of the firstBachelor of Science programs implemented at UVU in 1993. The program’s goal has been toprovide a quality program that meets accreditation standards while providing the students with askill set that allows them to succeed in computing careers. The

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Serena Mao, Harvey Mudd College; David Chen, Harvey Mudd College; Magdalena Jones, Harvey Mudd College; Aye Mon Htut-Rosales, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake; Leah Mendelson, Harvey Mudd College; Steven Santana, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

points to a need for immediate change with respect to inclusion and equity in eachof our course, program, and institution. We expect that if students perceive that they are betterequipped and able to solve engineering problems that would inspire an enhanced sense ofengineering identity. This introductory design course is taken by students during early in theirundergraduate career and is their first exposure to engineering in the program. Given the timepoint at which this course is taken, it is possible that students only see themselves as engineers toa small degree or that as they learn more about engineering there could be a misalignmentbetween their prior conceptions of engineering and their newly acquired knowledge of the fieldthat could

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Shirley Anderson, University of North Texas

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Journals (n = 2) Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy Journal of American Indian Education Higher Education Journals (n = 2) Journal of Diversity in Higher Education Studies in Higher Education Latinx Special Focus Journals (n = 3) Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (2) Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology & Society Other (n = 7) Journal of Counseling Psychology (3) Journal of Career Development Journal of Vocational Behavior (2) Mind, Culture & ActivityFinding 2: Implications for Faculty and AdministratorsThrough the analysis of 37

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

, one faculty said, "I think there is a very talented groupof people currently involved in EIP, but moving forward, the community needs to recruit newpeople and ideas to make sure innovation continues." This is also a valuable opportunity fornew faculty members who begin their careers in a new institution because joining an EIP teamenables them to meet with a group of senior faculty members and receive mentoring fromthem. Another faculty member wrote, “Include new faculty participation, submit papers toconferences to disseminate what we do here, become a reference as internal grants forengineering education."2. Integration with Existing ResponsibilitiesSome faculty members express the need to integrate teaching innovation into their

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DSA Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

Katz et al. [20] combined textembedding models and generative text models to analyze over 1,000 career interest essays fromundergraduate engineering students. They found that their model could self-evaluate theaccuracy of its cluster labeling, with 86-93% agreement with human raters. Their results showNLP and LLM methods can automatically analyze unstructured text to gain insights into studentexperiences [20]. Another application that applied GAI in clustering labels after coupling it withNLP. The approach followed an NLP traditional method which was applied to make theclustering process of students’ responses and then GAI model (GPT-3.5) labeled these clusters[21]. This approach resulted in more concise cluster labeling in comparison to other