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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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

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attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Dr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Rajarajan Subramanian currently holds the position of Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction (SDCET) programs at Pennsylvania State University at

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel; Anthony Songer, Boise State University

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Charleston, SC. His academic experience includes: transportation infrastructure planning and design, infrastructTess Doeffinger, The CitadelDr. Anthony Songer, Boise State University Tony Songer is known internationally for seminal research investigating the use of design-build as an alternative delivery system. His most recent research interest is in leadership in construction, particularly the need for integrating technical competen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Web-based Pre-Class Reading ResponsesAbstractPre-class reading responses were introduced in several courses to address students' lack

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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continuously attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Sustainable Cities Using Renewable Energy: A Case Study of a Renewable CityAbstractThe paper aims to examine the ability of countries to develop

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #45540A Cause-and-Effect Approach to Empowering Engineering StudentsDr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering curricula, and the impact of the

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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divided into three main components: quizzes(30%), labs (40%), and projects (30%). Quizzes included pre-lecture and post-lectureassessments to reinforce learning. Labs offered hands-on experience with sensors, requiringdetailed lab reports. Projects involved building two medical device prototypes, allowing studentsto apply theoretical knowledge to practical designs. Project evaluation focused on creativity,fabrication quality, device performance, user interface simulation, measurement accuracy, anddemonstration clarity.The course development process took 12 months, including one month of pre-planning, sixmonths to secure expert commitments, and five months for content finalization.Challenges and Future WorkThe development process faced several

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability, problem-solving, strategic planning, and leadership skills. Dr. Singleton is enthusiastic about educating professionals and students to advance their business and academic endeavors using project management competencies, skills, tools, techniques, and leadership. Her research interest includes interdisciplinary topics related to project management, such as leadership, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, systems planning, process improvement, and burnout. Dr. Singleton obtained a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University, a Master of Science in Project Management from The Citadel

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama; Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South Alabama; Sudhanshu Tarale, University of South Alabama; Christine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama; Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama; David Seger, University of South Alabama

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onlydealing with these challenges but breakthrough moments are included. Student feedback wasactively solicited during the pilot offering, and an analysis of these comments is provided,alongside incremental and future improvements planned for the course.The course is defined as a 3-hour credit graduate course offered as an elective. One creditcorresponds to 9 hours of work per week including lecture time. The course planning consists oftopic identification, material selection, pedagogic form, course realization, and courseevaluation. This course is currently in its pilot offering so no past evaluation can be discussed.The primary learning goals are represented by the lesson objectives as seen in Table 1 - CourseStructure and ContentMotivation

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University

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teaching andresearch capabilities. This paper reflects on the experiences of a faculty member (author) whoparticipated in the Associated General Contractors of America’s Robert L. Bowen IndustryResidency Initiative, which allowed them to work closely with a multinational constructioncompany on a major medical center expansion project. The internship spanned various aspects ofthe project, including safety management, pre-construction planning, communication strategies,and business development. The paper emphasizes the immediate benefits of this internship, suchas deeper insights into modern construction technologies, safety protocols, and projectmanagement practices. It also discusses the long-term impact, which extends to curriculumimprovements in

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University

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: • Formal events such as alumni mixers and career panels hosted by the CPE department.4. Advanced Skill Development Workshops: • Topics include internship-seeking resume building, technical interviews, and career planning, co-led by faculty and industry experts.Faculty and Departmental SupportThe success of this program depends on active collaboration between the CPE faculty anddepartment [3]: • Faculty Contributions: Faculty will oversee mentorship pairings, lead workshops, and serve as advisors. Their involvement ensures alignment with academic and career objectives [4]. • Departmental Roles: The CPE department will secure funding for activities, coordinate industry partnerships, and provide logistical support for field trips

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Lionel Hewavitharana, Southern Arkansas University; Mahbub K Ahmed P.E., Southern Arkansas University

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completed in the following springsemester. The first semester wok concentrates on completing the design on paper by goingthrough design phases, and the activities include, literature survey, preparation of the projectmanagement plan (PMP), development of engineering design specifications (EDS) that includesmultiple design constraints, proposing multiple concepts as design solutions and selection of the Figure 2: The iterative design process used in the SAU capstone modelmost appropriate concept, engineering analysis of the selected concept, and preparation of theengineering drawings for prototyping. In addition, students also complete several speciallydesigned machine shop exercises, which are unique components in the capstone

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University

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8. Product Strategy 9. Pricing Strategy 7. Develop a 4P Strategy 10. Placement Strategy 11. Promotional Strategy 12. Pretesting Strategy 8. Determine Monitoring & Evaluation Plan 13. Implementation and Evaluation plan 9. Set Budgets & Find Funding 14. Final Report/Plan 10. Write Implementation Plan 15. Final Presentation 16

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University

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isoffered in a single semester (Spring only). This revised structure incorporates changes that tookplace both before the course begins (Fall, instructor planning) and extend through its conclusion.Call for ProposalsDuring the Fall 2023 semester, faculty instructors of each course put together a call for projectproposals. The call for proposals was first distributed via email to local industry partners whohave some relationship with the engineering programs, such as advisory board membership,internship provider, and past project sponsorship. A project sponsor information sheet wasprovided, detailing the benefits, expected sponsor involvement, projected timeline, and costsassociated with sponsoring a senior design project. A project proposal form was

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adam Piper, Mississippi State University; Jenna Johnson, Mississippi State University; Daniel Dunaway, Mississippi State University

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usethese sources of evidence appropriately.As a follow-up to the survey, faculty engaged in an open-ended discussion of each of the sourcesof evidence above to determine which ones might be misunderstood, to hear positive andnegative experiences, and to solidify which sources should be prioritized in a holistic teachingevaluation plan for the department. Of interest from the survey results are evaluation strategiesfor which faculty have high opinions of their value but low use in practice. This points to theneed for guidance on how to implement those strategies. In addition, evaluation strategies thathad consistently high utilization would be ideal candidates for the development of standardizedtemplates and procedures so that any faculty member

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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. Education, L. Torrez, and M. E. P. Director, ‘Comprehensive needs assessment’. New Directors orientation, 2001.[5] Berkowitz, B. & Wadud, E. (2022, July 11). Section 1. Developing a Plan for Assessing Local Needs and Resources. Community ToolBox. Retrieved from https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-needs-and- resources/develop-a-plan/main.[6] Wikin, B., Altschuld, J. (1995). Planning and conducting needs assessments: A practical guide. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Appendix A: Needs Assessment Mission Statement Mission Statement: Identify educational needs of faculty, staff, and students at the Corozal Junior College (CJC) in Belize to build capacity and drive future MOM

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

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TinkerCAD's tools. The module includes a detailed lesson plan,student handouts, general TinkerCAD basics for students, and a slide presentation, all with linksto online resources. Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and the InternationalSociety for Technology in Education Standards, the module can be implemented in variouscurriculum settings.In addition to the lesson module, students completed pre- and post-lesson surveys to track theirinterest in AI tools and topics. The results and experiences of both teachers and students areshared and discussed. An introduction is given, followed by a sample lesson, and an assessment.IntroductionIntroduction to ImageSTEAMRecent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its subfields, such as

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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Virginia.University Course DescriptionVirginia See Appendix Tech First Course: "Team-based project course focusing on a design in a sub-discipline of civil and environmental engineering. Student participants will develop professional practice skills, such as project scoping, scheduling, cost-estimation, and appropriate technical communication, andUniversity visual representation of designs. Projects will continue in CE4992." of Virginia Second Course: "This course will broaden a student’s exposure to professional practice issues, [10] including project planning and management

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Marek, Mercer University

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the language. While future improvements are planned, the author has designated theTC Tool presented here as version 1.0, which is fully functional for use in the laboratory. Thetool runs on GNU Octave version 8.3.0 or higher.The TC Tool has four main modes: Data, Plot, Analysis, and Results. Several functions areavailable in each mode. As seen in Figure 2, the mode selection buttons are on the right, mode-specific functions are available in the middle of the window, and (once a data set is loaded) thedata are plotted on the left side of the window.Figure 2: Time constant Tool window in Analysis mode.In Data mode, the user can load a CSV data file, either in the format of the Keysight DAQ, or ina simple 2-column format with time represented in

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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M. A. Karim P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, M.ASEE, University of West Florida

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20 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Attendance (%) Figure 6: Trend of grades with attendances for C2-Sp24Study LimitationsThe findings presented in this study provide a lucrative basis for more extensive follow-up researchusing a larger data set, which would also enable the use of a wider set of other influencing factors.In order to assess students’ starting level and course plans in an appropriate manner, a test and aquestionnaire, respectively, could be used at the start of the course under investigation. Thegeneralizability of the findings of this study is limited to the

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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Wireless Communication.Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University Andrew is currently a junior at Texas A&M University pursuing a major in Computer Science with an emphasis in Statistics, and a minor in Mathematics. After graduation, he hopes to continue onwards into graduate school, where he can combine his interests of solving complex problems with his desire to help others. His multidisciplinary research interests are varied, though his prior experience consists of AI/ML, Computer Vision, and Edge Computing.April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University April Guo-Yue is an undergraduate at Mississippi State University, majoring in Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University

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creating a good writing process for themselves—one termed this as “white-page phobia,” e.g.: • “I struggle to start with an empty page. [….] In short, I am not great at the planning stage of writing when it [the topic] doesn’t just automatically click for me.” • “I need a good writing routine.” • “I will sometimes fall down research holes while writing, which can delay or derail the writing process.”8. Students also said page requirements had negative impacts on their writing: • “I end up having difficulty expressing my thoughts over a long format, and it makes me struggle to meet requirements for length of assignments.” • “I think ‘wordy’ writing is [a] habit formed by many of us having word minimums for essays in

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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. device efficacy and issues. • Ability to identify & address • Ability to plan a biomedical objectives of biomedical lab project. activities.Post-Lab • None • Knowledge about biomedical • All other topics and skillsSurvey device tests with respect toResults: biomechanics. • Ability to perform industry- level biomedical research.The final lab reports provided valuable insight into the students' progression in self

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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“audible learners”, and hence engineeringcourses (and mathematics, physics and chemistry classes that they also take) are very structured.Therefore, engineering instructors should present material in a very structured manner.In 2015, Russ [9] presented a detailed study discussing the quality that is expected in technicalwriting communications and summarized the recommended features of good technical writing(and brief descriptions and examples of each); they are presented in the following Table 1.Table 1. Recommended features that are expected in good technical writing communications, and brief description or examples of each (as per Russ [9]) Planning Define audience, purpose, topic knowledge, material and sources

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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James Righter, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, Pennsylvania State University

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instructed on the House of Quality and required to employthis tool in the early stages of product design. This method is a valuable aid in maintaining thevoice of the customer in product design and is also commonly applied in industry contexts.Student misunderstandings of how to implement the House of Quality manifest in challengesranging from errors defining customer and technical requirements to improperly populating thecorrelation matrix. These errors can affect the resulting prioritized technical requirements anddownstream design decisions. The House of Quality is also one phase of the Quality FunctionDeployment process that can span the design process from planning to detail design. The laterphases beyond the initial House of Quality are less

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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Paper ID #45748Development of a Heat Sink-Focused Heat Transfer Laboratory for MechanicalEngineering EducationMiss Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University I am a senior studying mechanical engineering at Mercer University. Upon graduation, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering.Dr. Chandan Roy, Mercer University Dr. Chandan Roy is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Mercer University in Macon, GA. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Dr. Roy published many peer-reviewed articles. His research interests include

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

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-defined, follow a single solutionmethod, and include all necessary information. Instead of using a traditional problem like “Findthe effective stress at a given depth,” the instructor developed a real-world problem:“Preliminary construction plans specify 5 ft x 5 ft column footings, each supporting a 135-kipcolumn load (Figure 2). The bottom of the footing is 5 ft below the ground surface. StandardPenetration Tests were conducted, revealing three soil layers to a depth of 32 ft. The soil profile(Figure 2) includes 5 ft of loose sand, followed by sandy soil (unit weight = 113 pcf) from 5 to 9ft, clayey soil from 9 to 17 ft, and sandy soil (unit weight = 118 pcf) from 17 to 37 ft. Thegroundwater table and marl layer are at depths of 5 ft and 37 ft

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama

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current alternate instructor model being used at the University of SouthAlabama, and outlined the research that will be carried out. The results of the analysis will havethe potential to provide guidance for the administration and teaching of flipped classrooms atother similarly sized universities. Future works will also include expanding on this paper so thata plan for other universities is included. It is expected that the results of the survey will showthere are both positive and negative impacts to having multiple instructors in a flipped classroomsetting.References[1] B. Kerr, "The flipped classroom in engineering education," in International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, Florence, 2015.[2] C. K. Lo and K. F. Hew, "The

Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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

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international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida Vani Ruchika Pabba holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, where she served as a Graduate Research Assistant. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence in education, including natural

Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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, manufacturing, and government contracting. She enjoys serving in complex project management roles requiring adaptability, problem-solving, strategic planning, and leadership skills. Dr. Singleton is enthusiastic about educating professionals and students to advance their business and academic endeavors using project management competencies, skills, tools, techniques, and leadership. Her research interest includes interdisciplinary topics related to project management, such as leadership, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, systems planning, process improvement, and burnout. Dr. Singleton obtained a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University, a Master of Science in Project Management from The Citadel

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Ayush Vasu Gowda, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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collecting the phi (φ) and theta (θ) values, and the student's lack of experience led tothem feeling overwhelmed and unable to make progress.Addressing procrastination by understanding and addressing its underlying reasons significantlyboosts productivity and enthusiasm. This skill is crucial, not only for educators in guidingstudents, but also for students to develop independently. Self-awareness and proactive habits inovercoming procrastination can greatly benefit students throughout their lives, allowing them towork through any problem that they come across.In this situation, the student expressed feeling stuck, and the mentors drew up a plan with thestudent on how to get past this roadblock. The plan involved initially concentrating on

Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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underrepresented in engineering.Research Plan/MethodsThe participants in this work-in-process research study are undergraduate students in onlineengineering courses. One overarching learning goal emphasized in this interventional study isthat students develop proficiency in using collaborative approaches to understand engineeringconcepts. Their engagement in peer learning strategies prepare them for professional settings thatrequire communication and leadership skills. As most online course environments are siloed innature, students engaged in the collaborative learning had to employ listening and teamworkskills to carefully address the peer led activities. The research measures the qualitatively differentresponses as students adjust to small group