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AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Leslie Salgado, University of Calgary; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Victoria Kuketz, Catalyst ; Solenne Savoia, Mila-Quebec AI Institute; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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society. Leslie is a founding member of the Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Technology, and Policy.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Manipal University in India. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) Fellow, a Global Perspectives Program (GPP) Fellow, a

Conference Session

Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Kimberlee Ann Swisher

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

studies; however, a conclusion thatsummarizes the teacher – student experience with the new AI tool in the classroom is presented.Results – choice of presenting results as case studiesDuring the workshops, participating teachers had the opportunity to co-create lessons for theirclass instruction. They had the opportunity to teach these lessons to a set of students thatparticipated in the last week of the summer workshops. Researchers challenged the teachers totry the new AI tools in their classrooms and document the impact they noticed, if any. The casestudies presented offer a glimpse of each teacher unique experience. The three case studies arefrom Georgia.Case study 1: The K-12 Engineering and Technology Education ChallengeIn a county in north

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Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle M. Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Justin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #41215Snap and Pop: Investigating Energy Transformations With Rubber PopperToys (Resource Exchange)Dr. Rachelle M. Pedersen, Texas A&M University Rachelle Pedersen recently finished her Ph.D. Texas A&M studying Curriculum & Instruction (Emphasis in Engineering & Science Education). Additionally, she has a M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Engineering Science (Technology Education) from Colorado State University. Her research focuses on motivation and social influences (e.g. mentoring and identity development) that support underrepresented students in

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Interdisciplinary Integration and Sociotechnical Thinking: The Big Picture

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Reddy, Colorado School of Mines; Marie Stettler Kleine, Colorado School of Mines; Matt Parsons, Colorado School of Mines; Dean Nieusma, Colorado School of Mines

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- Hulman Institute of Technology, and an M.S. and PhD in STS from Virginia Tech. She conducts research on engineering practice and pedagogy around the world, exploring its origins, purposes, and potential futures. Marie’s interest in values and engagement in professional cultures also extends to innovation and its experts. With Matthew Wisnioski and Eric Hintz, Marie co-edited Does America Need More Innovators? (MIT Press, 2019).Matt Parsons, Colorado School of Mines My name is Matt Parsons. I completed my undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University. At OSU, I was a teaching assistant for the first-year engineering sequence for 5 semesters. I developed a passion for teaching there. I researched STEM students

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Jin, TechnoWizards; Parker Olkowski; James Chengda Lu, BASIS Shavano; Vincent Liu, Brandeis High School; Ilias M Bakri; Aditya Rao; Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas, San Antonio; Isabel Xu

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

technology.Yu-Fang Jin, The University of Texas, San Antonio Dr. Yufang Jin got her Ph.D from University of Central Florida in 2004. After her graduation, she joined the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Currently, she is a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UTSA. Her research interest focus on applications of artificial intelligence, interpretation of deep learning models, and engineering education.Isabel Xu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Eight-Year Journey with the FIRST Program: How Robots Build Kids (Evaluation)AbstractInnovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) isessential for the prosperity

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Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Compeau Jr., Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Austin Talley, Texas State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #41451Classicle Sticks: An Activity to Improve Student EngagementDr. C. Richard Compeau Jr., Texas State University C. Richard Compeau Jr. is a Professor of Practice in the Ingram School of Engineering. He is interested in teaching and curriculum development. His work is typically project-specific for the EE Capstone.Dr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley, P.E. is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, Bobcat Made Makerspace Director at Texas State University, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Pamela Cristina Silva Diaz, PamLab Design and Engineering; Maggie Favretti, Design Ed 4 Resilience; Nathalia Ospina Uribe; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Marcel Castro-Sitiriche, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Luisa Rosario Seijo-Maldonado; Marian Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Javier Moscoso, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Gabriela Alexandra Otero-Andino; Kevin O'neil Crespo Pagan; Laura Sofia Garcia Canto; Grace Amato, Connecticut College; Fernando Antonio Cuevas, University of Puerto Rico; Dulce M. del Rio-Pineda, Mujeres de Islas, Inc.; Reiner F. Simshauser-Arroyo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #34687Community Designers: A Pilot Virtual Community Codesign SymposiumIng. Pamela Cristina Silva Diaz, PamLab Design and Engineering Pamela Silva D´ıaz is a mechanical engineer with experience in appropriate technology, participatory de- sign and humanitarian innovation. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2012 and obtained her Master of Science in the same field at the University of Michigan in 2014. Through her business, PamLab Design and Engineering, she blends strategic design facilitation with mechanical engineering services to co

Conference Session

Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shauna Adams, Purdue University; Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University; David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis; Hayley Joy Grisez

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

precollege community-based engineering programs especialy programs for underrepresented groups in engineering, with a specific focus on Black/African American youth. Shauna is engaged in Purdue’s Engineering Education Graduate Student Association and Black Graduate Student Association.Mr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez P.E., Purdue University Cristan Vargas-Ordonez is a Colombian Ph.D. Candidate and Research Assistant in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He has a Master’s in Education from the University of Los Andes, a Master’s in Science, Technology, and Society from the National University of Quilmes, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of America.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue

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Work in Progress Papers in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Letavish; Ani Meliksetyan; Victoria Ravel; Hurriyet Aydin Ok, GWU; Natalie B. Milman, The George Washington University; Gina C. Adam, The George Washington University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

senior biomedical engineering student at George Washington Univer- sity minoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. She has expertise in micro and nanofabrication processes.Dr. Hurriyet Aydin Ok, GWU Dr. Hurriyet Aydin Ok is a senior research fellow at GWU Cyber Security & Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI) and teaches courses in E-Commerce Security and Augmented and Virtual Reality. Prior to GWU, Hurriyet was a member of the IT leadership team for over 24 years at the World Bank Group, and contributed in the areas of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, identity and access management, new technology infrastructure strategy, and IT learning and career development. Dr. Ok is the Founder of VRT-U, LLC, a

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Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University; Cate Wengelnik, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Frances Matos, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, University of Texas at San Antonio; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Jessica Gonzales, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Frances Matos holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her area of expertise is pedagogical practices, teacher training and technology enhanced teaching and learning. She is currently part of the Department of Academic Innovation at the University of Texas at San Antonio and is also a faculty member in the University College of UTSA.Mason Cole Conkel, University of Texas at San Antonio Mason Conkel is currently a graduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. His research interests focus on artificial intelligence theory, software, hardware, and education.Dr. Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Dr. Yan Tang

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Henry Timothy Debord, Ohio Northern University

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Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #42945Resource Exchange: The Basics of Computer Hardware for Middle SchoolStudentsDr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Previously, she worked at The University of Texas at Austin and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She is actively involved in community outreach with a goal of increasing the number of women in STEM and creating effective methods for introducing young children to CS concepts and topics. Dr

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin Connor Whalen, Bucknell University; Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Bucknell University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

-related activities, and presenting his findings at national and global conferences and workshops.Dr. Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Bucknell University Professor Jansson currently is engaged as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University where he is responsible for pedagogy and research in the power systems, smart grid and analog systems areas. His specialties include grid integration of large scale renewables and research of novel sensor and energy technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Renewable Energy Projects Enhance Pedagogy in Foundational ECE Course Bucknell University instructors continue to make novel pedagogical changes to the

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Strategies and/or Approaches to Engage Students in Agricultural, Biological, or Similarly Named Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University ; Roger L. Tormoehlen, Purdue University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Student Interest in Agriculture: A Work in ProgressAbstractAgricultural & Biological Engineering faculty have been concerned for several years regardingthe lack of interest in high school students in good-paying technology-oriented careers inagriculture and have developed some academic modules to hopefully stimulate some interest inthese areas. Through a USDA-NIFA grant, the authors have developed three secondary levelcurricular programs designed to provide an overview of the modern technical elements of theagricultural industry. Classroom activities for five weeks of daily one hour contact time weredeveloped for an introduction to aerial drones, vehicle balance, and robotics with agriculture.These modules were designed for testing in a local

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Jesu Raj Pandya, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

leaders at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) have engagedundergraduate engineering and computer science students with graduate students in the FoodScience and Technology (FDST) program to promote education and research efforts aligned withthe land grant mission of the campus, regional priorities of the eastern shore region and objectivesoutlined in extramurally funded projects supported by National Institute of Food and Agriculture(NIFA/USDA). As part of the project, students have engaged in growing specialty crops usingFarmBots (http://farm.bot) in an outdoor 10ft by 20ft raised bed inside a tunnel house poweredby solar and wind energy, as well as an indoor setup on a 5ft by 10ft bed with LED-grow lights.Rainwater harvesting

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Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ananth Jillepalli, Washington State University; Austin Ryan Gress, University of Idaho; Romulo G. Bainy; Yacine Chakhchoukh; Daniel Conte de Leon; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Hari Challa

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

and remote students required exploration ofsecure, easy-to-use network schemes that meet the requirements of a university network securitypolicies. We discussed the challenges faced in our efforts. We present a case study where thedescribed hands-on exercises are used in a joint listed senior/graduate level course at a publicresearch university in the US. The case study course is cross listed for both Computer Science (CS)and Electrical Engineering (EE) majors. We present the results of an informal user experiencesurvey for the students who performed our hands-on exercises. I. Introduction:Critical infrastructure organizations have been experiencing a technological transition for theirdevices from Industrial Control Systems (ICS) to CPS [1

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FPD and DEEDs Joint Postcard Sessions

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College

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Design in Engineering Education, First-Year Programs

runningcrowdfunding campaigns are much more open about the problem which inspired their design,their target customer base, and an overview of the design process they have completed thus far.Furthermore, they are required to lay out the risks and challenges associated with bringing theproject to completion. Because of the increased visibility of the design process, and becausethey often involve innovative design ideas and novel technologies, crowdfunded products showgreat potential for use as case studies in engineering design courses.This paper describes an attempt to leverage the advantages of using crowdfunded projects as casestudies in a sophomore-level engineering design course at a small liberal arts college. Thecourse is part of the required curriculum

Conference Session

Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42971Creating Learning Communities for Student Success in Gateway DiscreteLinear SystemsDr. Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University Cheryl B. Schrader recently retired as president and rejoined full-time professor ranks in Wright State University’s Department of Electrical Engineering. Prior to Wright State she served as chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology and associate vice president for research and dean of engineering at Boise State University. Professor Schrader earned her BSEE degree from Valparaiso University and MSEE and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Notre Dame. Over her

Conference Session

Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nathan Yoonsuh Chung, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Tran, University of Chicago; Phillip Liang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, we disabledinappropriate gestures.With the goal of creating an inclusive product that increases access to engineering, we examinedareas for bias or exclusion in our design. In our testing, we had a racially diverse participantgroup and noted no differences in success rates for participants with different skin tones.However, given the recent work demonstrating racial bias in facial recognition software [25], alarge-scale study and careful evaluation must ensure that this activity does not perpetuate racialbias observed in technology. Lastly, all participants in this work were able-bodied, with fivefingers on their right hand. In the future, we will investigate implementing left- and right-handinteraction and use hands that fall outside the

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Kelly Green, Salt Lake Community College; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Carbon Emissions Reduction from Our Daily Lives.Introduction of Bioreactors in Large Structures to Improve Air Quality By Daniel Green Civil Engineering Student Salt Lake Community College And Dr. Nick Safai (Professor) (to be presented at the ASEE Annual Conference in June 2023.)Abstract As carbon emissions are at high levels, we need to think of ways to reduce contributionsfrom our daily lives. We need to try to actively lower levels through innovation, and new

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Flaming Moe's Influence: Bio-Inspired STEM Explorations, Hot Stuff!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Yong Kim, University of Michigan; Szu-Tung Chen, University of Michigan; Jacqueline Hannan, University of Michigan; Hannah Larson, University of Michigan; Hyesun Chung, University of Michigan; Tisha Jain, University of Michigan; Maria Fields; Sheryl S Ulin, University of Michigan; Leia Stirling, University of Michigan; X. Jessie Yang, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, Hyesun Chung1, TishaJain1,2, Maria Fields1, Sheryl Ulin1, Leia Stirling1, X. Jessie Yang11 Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI2 Department of Robotics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI ErgoNomiCs and Human-Automation iNteracTion (ENCHANT) Summer Camp (Evaluation)AbstractTo foster inclusivity and increase diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) education, ErgoNomiCs and Human-Automation iNteracTion(ENCHANT) summer camp was hosted at the University of Michigan’s Industrial andOperations Engineering Department (IOE). Middle school students

Conference Session

AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #41048Meta-Activity Theory as a Conceptual Tool for Supporting TransdisciplinaryCurricular Experimentation in Undergraduate Learning ContextsDr. Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech Todd E. Nicewonger has a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology and his work focuses on the ethnographic study of engineers and designers in the US, Europe, and Kenya.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education and Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) at Virginia Tech. ©American Society for

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Frederick C Webber, Air Force Research Laboratory; KelseyLee Hunter Schafer, Air Force Research Laboratory; Eric T. Vinande, Air Force Research Laboratory; John P McIntire, US Air Force Research Laboratory; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Shaohui Foong, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Wai Yong Chue, DSO National Laboratories; Yaohui Li, DSO National Laboratories; Kevin Ang, Temasek Laboratories @ National University of Singapore; Richard H. Crawford P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Gabriel Hoongwen Wong, DSO National Laboratories

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International Forum

Paper ID #17518Singapore-U.S. Tactical All-Inclusive Navigation (SUSTAIN) collaborative in-novationMr. Frederick C Webber, Air Force Research Laboratory Mr. Webber holds a MS in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Mr. Webber is currently an autonomy engineer with the United States Air Force Research Laboratory’s Warfighter Readiness Research Division, where he is responsible for STEM outreach and for identifying advances in the gaming industry that can improve warfighter training. Mr. Webber is

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah Turner, Villanova University; Jared Halsey, Villanova University; Karla Trotman, Electro Soft, Inc; Rosalind M. Wynne, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, Villanova University Ever since I was a child, I’ve been intrigued by every aspect of technology. This curiosity would propel me toward learning about technology and want to learn how items are made. Fast forward a few years, I am an electrical engineer who wishes to focus on RF & optics. It’s been a hard journey getting through school but I enjoy every moment and lesson learned.Karla Trotman, Electro Soft, Inc Karla Trotman is the CEO and owner of Electro Soft, an American company that creates custom electron- ics manufacturing solutions for clients in aviation, rail, transit, OEM, and defense. She has a background in e-commerce, online marketing, purchasing, global scheduling, and supply chain logistics. She holds

Conference Session

Instructional Showcase

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Davis; Nea Sann; Mia Dubosarsky, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Professional Interest Council (PIC)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

across the country on developing meaningful, standard-based STEM experiences for their students. Mia currently serves as the Director of Professional Development at WPI’s STEM Education Center and as PI of an IES funded grant, Seeds of STEM. In these roles she oversees the development and facilitation of STEM themed professional development programs for PreK-12 teachers and administrators and the development and testing of STEM curriculum for preschool classrooms. Dr. Dubosarsky has an undergraduate degree in Biology from Israel’s Institute of Technology and a Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction (science education) from the University of Minnesota.Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts DartmouthDr

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Louie, Seattle University; Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Scarleth Vanessa Vasconcelos, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, with needs assessment andempathy being the most common. A broad range of technical concepts were also identified asbeing important. These included appropriate technology, life cycle analysis, and several aspectsof energy system design including renewable energy technology selection, energy use estimation,resource assessment, and component sizing. Twelve responses were related to professional orgeneral engineering skills and mindsets, such as systems thinking, inter-disciplinarity, communitybased design, and persistence and patience. Another common theme was human development.That is, understanding the importance of electricity access to development and recognizing thehumanitarian impact of electricity access projects. The business and economic

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muhammad S. Zilany, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muna Sheet, Lusail University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Texas A&M University Qatar (TAMUQ). Before joining TAMUQ, he was a Head of the Computer Center at Al-Mustansiriya University from 1999 to 2006. In 2003, Kais was promoted to a Lecturer in the Computer and Software Engineering Department at Al-Mustansiriya University, where he continued teaching digital logic and computer and programming courses. From 1998 to 2000, he was the scientific coordinator of the Computer and Software Engineering Department at Al-Mustansiriya University. Kais also served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Technology (Baghdad, Iraq) and as a visiting lecturer at Thimar University (Thimar, Yemen). Kais is a Senior Member of IEEE and he is a member of Eta Kappa Nu. Kais

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #41679Enhancing Student Learning in Robot Path Planning Optimization throughGraph-Based MethodsTimothy Sellers, Mississippi State University Timothy Sellers received the B.S. degree in robotics and automation technology and applied science in electro-mechanical engineering from the Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS, USA in 2020. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA. He is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Senior Design II (ECE4542/ECE4522) and was for Advance Circuits (ECE3434) at the

Conference Session

Marge's Mission: Empowering STEM Innovation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

elementarystudents working in teams encounter and respond to design failures. (The elementary gradesinclude kindergarten through grade 5 (K–5) or ages 5 through 11.) In what follows, I describe aqualitative study of 21 upper elementary student design teams’ design failure experiences as theyengaged in two Engineering is Elementary (EiE) units of instruction. I also explore how theiropportunities to learn from design failure were supported or may have been inhibited.Framework: Learning from FailureThis study is framed on the idea that design failure experiences can serve as opportunities todeepen learning. When positioned as a learning experience, design failure signals the need tochange course—to learn how to alter the technology being designed to better

Conference Session

Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jianqiang Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Max Mikel-Stites, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #36694Strategies to Develop an Online/Hybrid Signals and Systems CourseDr. Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Lanzerotti is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. She has conducted research presented at 2017 ASEE on learner-centered teaching techniques in her classes at Air Force Institute of Technology, where she was an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering. She has also held positions at the United States Military Academy and at IBM at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, where she

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Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcelo Caplan, Columbia College

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

acquired.The implementation of instruction through mixed media, synchronous and asynchronous (blended),provides a solution to one of the biggest problems of education in rural areas: access to teachers withthe necessary knowledge (Ghimire, 2022) [6]. Next, the project will develop a Project Based Learning(PBL) unit to ensure the involvement and motivation of the participants. This PBL unit will include thecontents and skills mentioned above. The PBL unit will include the STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) approach. Many sources agree that PBL offers the possibility of bringingclassroom activities closer to the students' experiences (both in-person and remote). This activitypromotes the student's changes and the production of