Moderated by

1. Dr. Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu

Papers Presented

1. Design of an ECE Technical Communication Course for Accelerating Engineering Careers [view paper]
   Thomas Garrison (Portland State University), Ms. Yuchen Huang (Portland State University), and Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic (Portland State University)
2. Protein Molecules as Robotic Mechanisms: An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Experience at the Intersection of Biochemistry and Robotics [view paper]
   Prof. Alireza Mohammadi (University of Michigan-Dearborn) and Prof. Destin Heilman (Affiliation unknown)
3. Teamwork Assessment in Measurement and Instrumentation Course [view paper]
   Dr. Cyrus Habibi (University of Wisconsin - Platteville) and Tina Alaei (Affiliation unknown)
4. Oral Assessments as an Early Intervention Strategy [view paper]
   Curt Schurgers (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Alex Phan (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Huihui Qi (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Maziar Ghazinejad (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Minju Kim (University of California, San Diego), and Marko V. Lubarda (University of California, San Diego)
5. Lessons from an industry-university partnership for student research projects [view paper]
   Miss Rebekah Turner (Villanova University), Mr. Jared Halsey (Villanova University), Karla Trotman (Electro Soft, Inc), and Dr. Rosalind M. Wynne (Villanova University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Papers Presented

1. CIP 2030: A Strategy for Engineering Management to be Reclassified as an Engineering Discipline [view paper]
   Dr. Neal A Lewis (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Jena Shafai Asgarpoor (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Ipek Bozkurt (University of Houston - Clear Lake)
2. Student Self-Assessment: A Method to Improve Students’ Engagement [view paper]
   Dr. Robert A. Baffour (University of Georgia), Dr. Nathaniel Hunsu (University of Georgia), Dr. Eliza A Banu (University of Georgia), Adel W. Al Weshah (University of Georgia), Dr. Barbara Norton McCord P.E. (University of Georgia), and Marguerite Carol Brickman (University of Georgia)
3. Diversity and Equity as Part of Personal Decision-Making [view paper]
   Dr. Neal A. Lewis (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) and Dr. Ted Eschenbach (TGE Consulting)
4. Research on the Power of Quality Assurance in Engineering Education within Engineering Department-Case of Worcester Polytechnic Institute [view paper]
   Dr. Ming Li (Beijing Foreign Studies University) and Min Zhao (Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University)

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Amani Magid

Papers Presented

1. A Rubric-Based Assessment of Information Literacy in Graduate Course Term Papers [view paper]
   Dr. Bridget M. Smyser (Northeastern University) and Jodi Bolognese (Northeastern University)
2. Mapping Graduate Student Workshops to Career Readiness Frameworks [view paper]
   Seth Vuletich (Colorado School of Mines), Ms. Brianna B. Buljung (Colorado School of Mines), and Mr. Joseph R. Kraus (Colorado School of Mines)
3. Using Decision-based Learning to Develop Expert Information Literacy Behaviors in Engineering Undergraduates [view paper]
   Mr. David Pixton (Brigham Young University)
4. Why IF I APPLY isn’t CRAAP: The evolution of source evaluation with PSU STEM Libraries in the Engineering Classroom [view paper]
   Ms. Denise Amanda Wetzel (Pennsylvania State University) and Mr. Paul McMonigle (Pennsylvania State University)

Session Description

Engineering Technology related papers focused on teaching and student learning

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Michael Shenoda P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Introducing ROS-Projects to Undergraduate Robotic Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Lili Ma (New York City College of Technology), Dr. Yu Wang (New York City College of Technology), Dr. Chen Xu (New York City College of Technology), and Dr. Xiaohai Li (New York City College of Technology)
2. Involving Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Students in the Design and Development of an Innovative Device for the Detection of Plant Nematodes [view paper]
   Dr. Junkun Ma (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Faruk Yildiz (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Reg Recayi Pecen (Sam Houston State University), Mr. Marc Casper (Association for Computing Machinery), and Austin Wayne Weirich (Affiliation unknown)
3. IoT in Project-Based Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Hugh Jack P. Eng. (Western Carolina University) and Mr. Adam Harris (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
4. Laboratory Experiment for Improving Understanding of Grain Refinement in Aluminum Castings [view paper]
   Dr. Wei Vian (Purdue University at West Lafayette)
5. Position Verification in a GD&T Course: A Longitudinal Study [view paper]
   Dr. Theodore J. Branoff (Illinois State University)

Session Description

Engineering Technology related papers focused on teaching and student learning

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ahmed S. Khan

Papers Presented

1. Practical Project in Linear Design Course During COVID-19 [view paper]
   Dr. Kenny Fotouhi (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Mahdi Joseph Fotouhi (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), and Joel Michael Tomlinson (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
2. Preparing Students to Solve Challenges Related to a Changing Climate [view paper]
   Dr. Mujde Erten-Unal (Old Dominion University), Dr. Dalya Ismael (Old Dominion University), and Ms. Carol L. Considine (Old Dominion University)
3. Providing a new space for student learning: A pilot implementation of self-generated student stories and informal peer assessments in mechanical engineering technology education [view paper]
   Dr. Carmen Cioc (The University of Toledo) and Dr. Sorin Cioc (The University of Toledo)
4. RAM Pump as a Teaching Tool in Fluid Power Laboratory [view paper]
   Dr. Srikanth B. Pidugu (University of Arkansas at Little Rock), Dr. Ashokkumar Misarilal Sharma (Affiliation unknown), and Cody Capocelli (Affiliation unknown)
5. Recruiting and Mentoring the Mentors: Practices from the STEM+C MentorCorps Project [view paper]
   Dr. Shaoping Qiu (Texas A&M University), Prof. Francis Quek (Texas A&M University), Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam (Texas A&M University), and Ting Liu (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Nicholas D. Fila

Papers Presented

1. Development of entrepreneurial mindset-driven training materials for undergraduate researchers [view paper]
   Dr. Maysam Nezafati (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Irene Reizman (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Dr. Liping Liu (Lawrence Technological University)
2. Factors Influencing Academic Researchers’ Motivation for Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship: An Overview of the Literature [view paper]
   Dr. Nathalie Duval-Couetil (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Alanna D. Epstein (University of Michigan), and Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad (Northeastern University)
3. Undergraduate Research as a Tool for Building Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Heather Dillon (University of Washington), Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter (Campbell University), Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez (The Ohio State University), Dr. Brooke K. Mayer (Marquette University), Dr. Shane W. Rogers (Clarkson University), and Prof. Ben Tribelhorn (University of Portland)
4. Undergraduate students are the “secret sauce” to help research programs be successful [view paper]
   Dr. Kenneth W. Van Treuren (Baylor University), Dr. Liping Liu (Lawrence Technological University), Dr. Anthony M. Jacobi (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Sophie Wang (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Kyriaki Kalaitzidou (Affiliation unknown)
5. Work-In-Progress: Early Student Exposure to an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Research [view paper]
   John Peponis (Lawrence Technological University), Dr. Mary Lauren Benton (Baylor University), Dr. Kenneth W. Van Treuren (Baylor University), Dr. Blake Everett Johnson (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Liping Liu (Lawrence Technological University), and Dr. Anthony M. Jacobi (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Session Description

Navigating the sabbatical process and deciding on a productive activity can be challenging. A sabbatical can take many different forms depending on career goals, interests, and institution. This panel discussion will provide faculty with ideas for activities and the process. A variety of personal experiences will be presented of sabbatical activities that were enjoyable and productive, such as sabbaticals focused on independent engineering research, engineering education research, development of classes or programs, industry or government collaboration, and/or travel. Discussion topics will also ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar and Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Panel Discussion: Ideas for an Enjoyable and Productive Sabbatical [view paper]
   Dr. Jean M. Andino P.E. (Arizona State University), Dr. David V.P. Sanchez (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. John D. Carpinelli (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown), and Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

Session Description

Join ELOS for an interactive session in which speakers will share and demonstrate some of their best new experiments and discuss fun and engaging labs involving a Flight Simulator, redesigning toys, and geospatial imaging.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Andrew Tubesing

Papers Presented

1. BYOE: A Laboratory Experiment with a Stirling Engine for Troubleshooting Education in Mechanical Engineering [view paper]
   Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Mitra Varun Anand (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Dr. Curtis Abel (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2. BYOE: Engineering Mechanics with a Twist: Design and Implementation of a Custom Torsion-Testing Apparatus [view paper]
   Dr. Jacob Bishop (Southern Utah University)
3. Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research through Interactive xFlight Simulation Project Using Eye Tracking Device [view paper]
   Dr. Adeel Khalid (Kennesaw State University) and Dr. Awatef Omar Ergai (Kennesaw State University)
4. Engineering pedagogical content knowledge for undergraduate engineering and technology programs: Accelerating graduates’ preparedness for the 4IR geospatial industry [view paper]
   Dr. Huiran Jin (New Jersey Institute of Technology) and Dr. Laramie Potts (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
5. Toy Adaptation in a Laboratory Course: An Examination of Laboratory Interests and Career Motivations [view paper]
   Dr. Alyssa Catherine Taylor (University of California, San Diego) and Dr. Molly Y. Mollica (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

Session Description

A full-paper session on the subject of mentors and teams.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Qudsia Tahmina

Papers Presented

1. What Makes an Effective Peer Mentor? Perceptions of Undergraduate Engineering Students During COVID-19 [view paper]
   Dr. Darcie Christensen (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón (University of Florida), and Quinn Alessandro Corrigan (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
2. Lessons Learned: Implementing Equitable Teaming Practices in First-year GE Courses [view paper]
   Matthew B. James (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Mr. Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Juan David Ortega-Alvarez (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT), Dr. Jennifer Lyn Benning (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Prof. Jenny L Lo (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
3. Predicting Team Function Using Bayesian and Cognitive Diagnostic Modeling Approaches [view paper]
   Mr. Jeong Hin Chin (University of Michigan), Ms. Jing Ouyang (University of Michigan), Dr. Robin Fowler (University of Michigan), Gongjun Xu (University of Michigan), and Rebecca L Matz (University of Michigan)
4. Making Meaning through Mentorship: A Student-Led Layered Peer Mentorship Program [view paper]
   Miriam Howland Cummings Ph.D. (University of Colorado Denver), William Taylor Schupbach (Affiliation unknown), Prof. Tom Altman (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Michael S. Jacobson (University of Colorado Denver), Prof. Katherine Goodman (University of Colorado Denver), and Prof. Maryam Darbeheshti (University of Colorado Denver)
5. Developing Inclusive Leadership Training for Undergraduate Engineering Teaching Assistants [view paper]
   Dr. Ingrid Paredes (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Kaz Burns (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Jack Bringardner (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Rui Li (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Ameya Palav (Affiliation unknown), Elena Rose Hume (Affiliation unknown), Ms. Victoria Bill (Colorado School of Mines), and Chris Woods (NYU )
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

A full-paper session on the subject of making.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Matthew Cavalli P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Assessing Various Pedagogical Features of Remote Versus In-Person Iterations of a First-Year Engineering, Makerspace Course [view paper]
   Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), Dr. Thomas Tretter (University of Louisville), Dr. Nicholas Hawkins (University of Louisville), and Dr. James E. Lewis (University of Louisville)
2. Teaching Engineering Design, Basic Circuit Design and Coding to First-Year Engineering Students Using a 3-D Printed Robotic Hand-Based Project [view paper]
   Jason Morlock (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Louis Josef Handwerker (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Ludvik Alkhoury (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi (New Jersey Institute of Technology), and Dr. Ashish D. Borgaonkar (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
3. Impact of Inclusion of Makerspace and Project Types on Student Comfort with Additive Manufacturing and Three-Dimensional Modeling in First-Year Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Andrew Charles Bartolini (University of Notre Dame) and Simran Moolchandaney (University of Notre Dame)
4. Evaluation of Undergraduate Staff Experiences and Infrastructure in a First-Year Engineering Makerspace [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin Daniel Chambers (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Zachary D. Dowell (Affiliation unknown), and Nicholas Bedard (Affiliation unknown)
5. Student Comprehension of and Growth in Creating Value with an Entrepreneurial Mindset [view paper]
   Sherri Youssef (The Ohio State University), Dr. Meagan Eleanor Ita (The Ohio State University), and Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez (The Ohio State University)

Session Description

This event is the business meeting for the Graduate Studies Division (GSD). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Diane L Peters P.E.

Moderated by

1. Ms. Cheryl Lynn Resch and Ms. Hashmath Fathima

Papers Presented

1. Capstone Project: CPU Design with Multiplexer [view paper]
   Prof. Yumin Zhang (Southeast Missouri State University)
2. Efficient and Smart Home Projects in Computer Engineering Program Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Internet of Things Technologies [view paper]
   Dr. Afsaneh Minaie (Utah Valley University) and Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy (Utah Valley University )
3. Computing students’ design preferences and barriers when solving short programming problems [view paper]
   Joseph Paul Hardin (University of Florida), Marc Diaz (Affiliation unknown), and Amanpreet Kapoor ()
4. Rule-Based Database System for Airplane Maintenance Project [view paper]
   Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy (Utah Valley University), Cody Lance Strange (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Afsaneh Minaie (Utah Valley University )
5. Development of Amphibious Water Sampling Rover for Mosquito Research via Capstone project [view paper]
   Dr. Byul Hur (Texas A&M University), Nathan Alexander (Affiliation unknown), Mr. James Kyle McIlhaney (Affiliation unknown), Christian Hurst (Affiliation unknown), and Leo Colom (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Prof. José Carlos Quadrado P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Reflections on an Immersive International Engineering Program Focused on Sustainable Energy in Brazil: A Student's Perspective [view paper]
   Chaney E. Dietz (Northeastern University), Aidan J. Kane (Northeastern University), and Dr. Courtney A. Pfluger (Northeastern University)
2. Comparison of student global perspectives pre- and post-COVID for a study abroad program [view paper]
   Lisa Schibelius (Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education), Mr. Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Andrea L. Schuman (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Homero Murzi (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
3. Excellence, Belonging, and the American Dream: An Auto-ethnography on Being International in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri (ThatStatsGirl), Dr. Racheida S. Lewis (University of Georgia), Mrs. Indrani Sen (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Columbia Mishra (Maxar Technologies ), Mona Mona (Affiliation unknown), and Ms. Venkata Sai Naveena Bathula (SWE)
4. Understanding international graduate engineering students' well-being: What do they need to thrive? (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Manuel José Alejandro Baquero-Sierra (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Mr. Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Jacqueline E McDermott (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Stephen Mark McBride (Purdue University)
5. Understanding the Academic Journey of an International West African Engineering Graduate Student in the United States [view paper]
   Mr. Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye (Florida International University) and Dr. Bruk T. Berhane (Florida International University)

Session Description

Have you ever wondered how middle and high school teachers teach engineering design? Secondary teachers are powerful and talented as the first contacts in creating and recruiting engineers. Secondary educators place engineering design problems in authentic real-world problems, often using computational and other tools. Ask them how they do it in this panel session.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner

Moderated by

1. Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the nature of engineering during home-based engineering activities designed for Spanish- and English-speaking families with young children (Fundamental, Diversity) [view paper]
   Catherine Wagner (University of Notre Dame), Dr. Gina Navoa Svarovsky (University of Notre Dame), Mia Lettau (University of Notre Dame), Kimberly Marfo (University of Notre Dame), Andrea Lorena Ortiz (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), Delaney Ryan (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Scott A. Pattison (Affiliation unknown), Smirla Ramos-Montañez (Affiliation unknown), Viviana López Burgos (Affiliation unknown), Sabrina De Los Santos Rodríguez (Affiliation unknown), Maria D. Quijano (Affiliation unknown), and Amy R Corbett (Affiliation unknown)
2. Fortitude in frustration, failure: Exploring emotional responses within an at-home elementary engineering program. [view paper]
   Peter N. Knox (University of Vermont), Amber Simpson (State University of New York at Binghamton), and Dr. Adam V. Maltese (Indiana University-Bloomington)
3. Developing Habits of Mind through Family Engineering at Home [view paper]
   Jubie Tan (State University of New York at Binghamton), Amber Simpson (State University of New York at Binghamton), Dr. Peter N. Knox (University of Vermont), Ms. Sawsan Werfelli (State University of New York at Binghamton), and Dr. Adam Maltese (Indiana University-Bloomington)
4. Caregivers’ Roles in Supporting Children’s Engagement in Engineering Activities at Home (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Kelli Paul (Indiana University-Bloomington), Lauren Penney (Indiana University-Bloomington), Dr. Adam Maltese (Indiana University-Bloomington), Amber Simpson (State University of New York at Binghamton), and Dr. Jungsun Kim (Indiana University-Bloomington)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman and Hannah Budinoff

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Systems Performance Using Modeling and Simulation – Project-based Study and Teaching [view paper]
   Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (The University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Aditya Akundi (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), Jakia Sultana (University of Texas at El Paso), Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Amit J. Lopes (Affiliation unknown), and Sergio Luna (University of Texas at El Paso)
2. Development of Al/Steel Resistance Spot Weld for Industrial Applications [view paper]
   Mr. Peter Woodruff (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Dr. Moe Rabea (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), and Dr. Moe Rabea (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
3. Integrating Entrepreneurially Minded and Project-Based Learning into a Manufacturing Supply Chain Course [view paper]
   Dr. Yalcin Ertekin (Drexel University)
4. Using online learning modules to improve students’ use of technical standards in additive manufacturing courses and projects [view paper]
   Dr. Hannah D Budinoff (The University of Arizona), Andrew Wessman (Affiliation unknown), and Kargi Chauhan (The University of Arizona)

Session Description

The SME Manufacturing Education and Accreditation Committee has completed validating data from a "Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge 2021 Survey," and as a result, will present the "Four Pillars" revision. The panelists will highlight the changes made in each "knowledge block," and provide an opportunity for discussion of each. Participants will receive a link to the updated "Four Pillars" with a request for feedback. The goal of this project is to maintain the "Four Pillars" as a living document. This Committee will periodically review and consider the feedback for later revisions.

Moderated by

1. Dr. John L. Irwin and Suzanne G Marzano

Speakers

1. Dr. Jyhwen Wang

   Texas A&M University

   Jyhwen Wang is a professor of engineering technology and industrial distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Texas A&M, he was a researcher and R&D manager at Weirton Steel Technology Center in Weirton, West Virginia. Dr. Wang’s research interests are in the design and analysis of manufacturing processes.

2. Dr. Niaz Latif

   Purdue University Northwest

   Dr. Niaz Latif serves as the Dean of the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He is the Executive Director of the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC) at Purdue University Northwest. Dr. Latif is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and received the ASEE Frederick J. Berger Award for programmatic and individual excellence in engineering technology education.

3. Dr. Ismail Fidan

   Tennessee Technological University

   Dr. Fidan is a professor of Engineering Technology and director of the University's Maker Space at Tennessee Tech University. Since he joined the university, he received three sabbatical positions at Nigde University, Turkey as a Fulbright Senior Scholar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Research Scientist, and Micro-Nano Technology Education Center at Pasadena City College as Visiting Scholar.

4. Dr. Neil Littell

   Ohio University

   Dr. Neil Littell is an Associate Professor and Kraft Family Scholar at Ohio University within the Russ College of Engineering and Technology in the Department of Engineering Technology and Management. Dr. Littell is an accomplished business manager with more than 15 years of experience providing results-oriented leadership.

Session Description

This session highlights ideas for assessing and preparing undergraduate mechanical engineering students for professional work.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Dave Kim

Papers Presented

1. A Comparison Study of Engineering Standards Taught in Mechanical Engineering Programs in Two Countries [view paper]
   Mr. Talha Bin Asad (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ), Dr. Diana Bairaktarova (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Beyza Nur Guler (Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education)
2. Application of Product Lifecycle Management in the University Classroom and Laboratory [view paper]
   David Procopio (Affiliation unknown), Mr. John Morris (Clemson University), and Dr. John R. Wagner P.E. (Clemson University)
3. Mapping Skill Recognition and Development of Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students for the Automotive Industry [view paper]
   Sommer Scott (Affiliation unknown) and Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology)
4. Pro-Op Education: An Integrated Effort to Prioritize the ABCs of the Profession [view paper]
   Dr. Greg Kremer (Ohio University), Dr. Timothy Cyders (Affiliation unknown), Cody Petitt (Affiliation unknown), and Kouree Chesser (Ohio University)

Session Description

This session focuses on curricular and co-curricular assessment.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Joshua Gargac

Papers Presented

1. Application of Extracurricular Course Teaching Product Lifecycle Management Concepts to Undergraduates [view paper]
   Mr. John Morris (Clemson University) and Dr. John R. Wagner, P.E. (Clemson University)
2. Measuring the Impact of Extra-/Co-Curricular Participation on Professional Formation of Engineers [view paper]
   Dr. Aimee Monique Cloutier (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Holly M. Matusovich (Virginia Tech), Carol Geary (Virginia Tech), and Natali C. Huggins (Virginia Tech)
3. Quarter to Semester Transition: Lessons Learned from a Mechanical Engineering Case [view paper]
   Dr. Amanda C. Emberley (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
4. The Application of Small Batch Sizes to the Design and Delivery of Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. John A. Mirth (St. Cloud State University)

Session Description

This session explores the use of digital technologies for teaching mechanics. Topics include an app for FBDs, augmented reality, virtual laboratories, and system identification. Learn how faculty are leveraging technology, from homemade to Labview or MATLAB, to improve student learning,

Moderated by

1. Dr. Joseph J. Rencis P.E. and Dr. Kevin Francis McMullen

Papers Presented

1. WIP: Toward a Free-Body Diagram Mobile Application [view paper]
   Dr. Andrew R. Sloboda (Bucknell University), Prof. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, P.E. (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Kimberly Lechasseur (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Jennifer deWinter (Illinois Institute of Technology)
2. In-Situ Bending Moment Visualization of a Structure Using Augmented Reality and Real-Time Object Detection [view paper]
   Dr. Diana Arboleda (University of Miami), Dr. James Giancaspro, P.E. (University of Miami), Max Cacchione (University of Miami), and Mert Okyay (University of Colorado, Boulder)
3. Employing Live Scripts for Implementing Virtual Laboratories and Activities [view paper]
   Dr. Rick Hill (University of Detroit, Mercy)
4. Oscillators for System ID and Inertia Measurement in Undergraduate Dynamics [view paper]
   Dr. Michael P. Hennessey (University of St. Thomas) and Amir Ahmad Naqwi (University of St. Thomas)

Moderated by

1. Simonne Renee Whitmore and Dr. Allison Murray

Papers Presented

1. Career Outcomes of New York City Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Graduate Student Activities Coordinators 1998 to Present [view paper]
   Dr. Claude Brathwaite (City University of New York, City College)
2. Work in Progress: Evaluating Teaching Self-Advocacy to Historically Minoritized Graduate Students in STEM [view paper]
   Prof. Carmen Maria Lilley (The University of Illinois, Chicago)
3. Are Construction Management Education Programs Producing Sufficient Numbers of Minority Graduates to Meet Demand? [view paper]
   Simonne Renee Whitmore (Southern University and A&M College) and Opeyemi Peter Ojajuni (Affiliation unknown)
4. Work in Progress: Measuring Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in a Multiscale Sustainable-Food System Research Network [view paper]
   Winifred Opoku (The Ohio State University), Jameka Wiggins (The Ohio State University), Dr. Monica Cox (The Ohio State University), and Kaitlyn Harper (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Khondhaker Al Momin and Prof. Filza H. Walters

Papers Presented

1. Creating Innovation for Interdisciplinary Robotics Workshops: Solving Issues in the Online Project-Based Learnings in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Prof. Hatsuko Yoshikubo (Shibaura Institute Of Technology, Japan), Dr. Sumito Nagasawa (Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan), and Hiroyuki Ishizaki (Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan)
2. Development of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Program within the Liberal Arts Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Kathryn Hasz (Carthage College) and Dr. Robert L. Nagel (James Madison University & Carthage College)
3. Project-Based Learning for Robot Control Theory: A Robot Operating System (ROS)-Based Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Siavash Farzan (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
4. An Interdisciplinary Myoelectric Prosthetic Hand Capstone Project [view paper]
   Dr. Eleanor Leung (York College of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson, P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania)
5. Kickstarting an Engineering Success Center at a Hispanic Serving Institute [view paper]
   Dr. Jenna Wong, P.E. (San Francisco State University), Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang (San Francisco State University), Dr. Robert Petrulis (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Wenshen Pong, P.E. (San Francisco State University), Dr. Xiaorong Zhang (San Francisco State University), Dr. David Quintero (San Francisco State University), Fatemeh Khalkhal (San Francisco State University), and Dr. Yiyi Wang (San Francisco State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Pamela O Gilchrist and Dr. Cynthia Wise Barnicki

Papers Presented

1. What’s in a Name? General, Interdisciplinary, and Integrated Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt (University of Colorado, Boulder)
2. How “Multidisciplinary” Is It? Measuring the Multidisciplinarity of Classes and Student Teams [view paper]
   Ms. Julie Sonnenberg-Klein (Georgia Institute of Technology), Prof. Edward J. Coyle (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Kartik Saigal (Affiliation unknown)
3. Influence of Interdisciplinary Teaching System on Interdisciplinary Competence of Engineering Graduate Students: Analysis of Mediating Effects of Interdisciplinary Identity [view paper]
   Miss peiyun xu (Zhejiang University), Prof. Wei Zhang (Zhejiang University, China), and Weijia Zhang (Zhejiang University, China)
4. Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs: Does Combining Engineering Focus Areas with Courses outside of Traditional Engineering Add Value to Students’ Degree and Career Pathway? [view paper]
   Robert Lijun Wang (University of Colorado, Boulder) and Dr. Malinda S. Zarske (University of Colorado, Boulder)
5. Multidisciplinary Authoring – A Critical Foundation for Augmented Reality Systems in Training and Education [view paper]
   Emi Aoki (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), Bach Tran (University of Akron), Nathan Esosa Uhunsere (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), Dr. Susan Thomson Tripathy (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), Prof. Charles Thompson, Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), Prof. Shivakumar Sastry (University of Akron), and Prof. Kavitha Chandra (University of Massachusetts, Lowell)

Session Description

This session contains works that explore the impact of communication styles on teaching, the use of an inclusive glossary, alternative technical communication for laboratory courses, implementing instructional modules in laboratory report writing, resources to navigate the age of misinformation, assessment of student anxiety and sense of belonging, and student perception of HyFlex courses.

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rossana Villa Rojas

Papers Presented

1. Impact of Communication Styles on Teaching Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Laura Wieserman (University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown), Dr. Sami Alshurafa (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Maher M. Murad (University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown)
2. The Inclusive Glossary: An Embedded, Interactive Approach to Accessible and Inclusive Learning [view paper]
   Jiaxi Li (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mr. Colin P. Lualdi (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Yijun Lin (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Aarya Bhatia (Affiliation unknown), Jihong Cai (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Sujit Varadhan (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Mr. Rob Kooper (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), and Dr. Lawrence Angrave (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
3. A Survey of Alternative Modes of Technical Communication in Engineering Laboratory Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Maryam Mirabolghasemi (Mississippi State University)
4. Assessing Faculty Implementation of Laboratory Report Writing Instructional Modules [view paper]
   Dr. Sean St. Clair (Oregon Institute of Technology), Dr. Dave Kim (Washington State University, Vancouver), and Dr. Charles Riley, P.E. (Oregon Institute of Technology)
5. Resources and Exercises for STEM Educators and Students Navigating the "Misinformation Age" [view paper]
   Ms. Alexis P. Nordin (Mississippi State University), Mr. John Aaron Louis Grimes (Mississippi State University), Ms. Amy K. Barton (Mississippi State University), and Shelly Sanders (Mississippi State University)
6. plus 2 more papers

Session Description

This session will present work examining different pedagogical approaches to teaching physics.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kanti Prasad P.E. and Dr. Carl K Frederickson

Papers Presented

1. A New Normal: Pedagogical Implications for Physics and STEM Teaching and Learning in the Post-Pandemic Era [view paper]
   Dr. Teresa L. Larkin (American University) and Dr. Baishakhi Bose (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
2. How Students’ Efforts Outside of the Classroom Correlate to Their Learning Outcome in Both Online and Face to Face Classes [view paper]
   Dr. Lawretta C. Ononye (State University of New York, Canton)
3. Comparison of the Effectiveness of In-Person and Remote Labs for Undergraduate Physics Students at an HBC [view paper]
   Frank Efe (Morgan State University), Dr. Antony Kinyua (Morgan State University), Ezana Negusse (Morgan State University), Neda Bazyar Shourabi (Pennsylvania State University, Berks ), Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun (Morgan State University), Hannah Abedoh (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), and Arnesto Bowman (Morgan State University)
4. Working Adult Students’ Perceptions of Flipped Classroom Videos in an Undergraduate Physics Course [view paper]
   Mr. Rodrigo Alonso Vergara (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile) and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile)
5. Students' Perception of Active Learning in the Acoustic Physics Course [view paper]
   Johanna Antonia Perasso (Affiliation unknown) and Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Jessica Fallon

Papers Presented

1. Highlighting Community Cultural Wealth of Black Students Raised in the United States by Parents Born and Raised Abroad [view paper]
   Miss Aimee Sayster (Clemson University ), Ms. Jessica Fallon (Clemson University), Dr. Catherine E. Brawner (Research Triangle Educational Consultants), Dr. Catherine Mobley (Clemson University), Dr. Marisa K. Orr (Clemson University), and Dr. Rebecca Brent (Education Designs, Inc)
2. Attracting Black Students to Undergraduate Engineering Programs: A Rapid Review for Broadening Participation [view paper]
   Micaha Dean Hughes (North Carolina State University, Raleigh) and John Roberts (UK College of Engineering)
3. Supporting Students with Minoritized Gender Identities in Research: the Design and Assessment of an Initiative in Electrical and Computer Engineering [view paper]
   Ms. Mei-Yun Lin (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Hsinju Chen (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Holly M. Golecki (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Leah Espenhahn (Affiliation unknown), Erin Marie Raftery (Affiliation unknown), Alyssa Huang (Affiliation unknown), and Mayura Kulkarni (Affiliation unknown)
4. Supporting Graduate Women in Engineering: The Approach and Findings of a Year-Long Program at UIUC [view paper]
   Ms. Aadhy Parthasarathy (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Rupal Nigam (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Aanchal Gupta (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Ms. Tove Elisabeth Kopperstad (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Ani Pirosmanishvili (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), and Theresa Ann Saxton-Fox (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
5. The Effect of a Collaborative Environment on Engineering Students' Social Networks [view paper]
   Hannah Corbin (Rowan University), Noor Aulakh (Rowan University), Alex Herrman (Rowan University), Conor Peterson (Affiliation unknown), Shahir Shariful Mollah (Affiliation unknown), Darby Rose Riley (Rowan University), and Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk (Rowan University)

Session Description

Annual business meeting.

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Prof. Dominic J Dal Bello

Session Description

This session presents about women students in their first-years in college as well as during the pre-college experiences.

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer

Papers Presented

1. Linking Engineering to Life: Expanding Gender Diversity in STEM Through an Afterschool Program [view paper]
   Dr. Amber L Doiron (University of Vermont), Katherine O'Shea (Affiliation unknown), Ms. Nicole M Miller (Vermont Afterschool, Inc.), and Tracy L Truzansky (Affiliation unknown)
2. Gendered patterns in first-year engineering students’ career aspirations and expectations [view paper]
   Ms. Catherine MacKenzie Campbell (University of Toronto, Canada), Dr. Andrea Chan (University of Toronto, Canada), Jessica J. Li, P.E. (University of Toronto, Canada), Philip Asare (University of Toronto, Canada), and Dr. Emily Moore (University of Toronto, Canada)
3. Increasing the Persistence of Black Women in STEM (WiSTEM) by Implementing and Sustaining a Successful Cohort Model for First-Year Undergraduate Women at an HBCU [view paper]
   Dr. Monica Stephens (Spelman College), Dr. Tiffany Renee Oliver (Spelman College), and Dr. Pamela M Leggett-Robinson (PLR Consulting)
4. Qualitative Study of Women’s Personal Experiences of Retention and Attrition in Undergraduate Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Elle Ann Kreiner (University of Maryland Baltimore County) and Dr. Jamie R Gurganus (University of Maryland Baltimore County)
5. Examining First-Year Student Success and Attitudes During Challenging Times [view paper]
   Ms. Hannah Boyce (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Madeline JoAnna Szoo (Northeastern University), Dr. Paul A. DiMilla (Northeastern University), and Ms. Rachelle Reisberg (Northeastern University)