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Fast-Track to Research Writing Mastery: A 9-Week Intensive Course for Graduate Students

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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama
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lack the structured guidanceand technical proficiency necessary for success. While they are often required to write, theirpreparation may be insufficient, hindering their competence and readiness for workforcedevelopment. This pilot study introduces a 9-week intensive course designed to address this gapby providing comprehensive instruction across a range of essential topics. These include goalsetting, topic selection, the research life cycle, ethics and misconduct, AI usage (such asChatGPT), and various writing skills such as illustration, data analysis, citation, and references.A key feature of the course is the opportunity for students to write a state-of-the-art reviewpaper, guiding them through the entire process—from drafting to peer
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Work in Progress: Understanding How ECE Senior Undergraduates Perceive Their Strengths and Weaknesses in Individual vs. Collaborative Writing

Conference Session
Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University
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Diversity, Professional Papers
our previous writing classes, but I’ve always had an eye for this.” • “I am not sure if it is because I grew up writing papers with word counts, but I tend to write wordier sentences instead of being concise.” (The student termed this “word vomit” in their reflection.)9. Surprisingly, some respondents noted that they do not see value or benefit from revising a paper in multiple draft iterations, even when the course instructor and/or an ECE student peer reviewer provided comments on those drafts. While one respondent wrote, “Perhaps the most important part about writing is being able to go back and rewrite,” others admitted that they did not necessarily find value in editing their first drafts. One respondent said
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Boosting Programming Success for Diverse, Large Engineering Classes: Game-Based Visualization and Phased Assessment in Computing Education

Conference Session
Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University
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Diversity, Professional Papers
research.Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University Nilanjana Raychawdhary is a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University, Alabama, USA. Her research focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), advancing sentiment analysis for low-resource African languages such as Hausa, Igbo, and Amharic, using transformer-based models. With nine peer-reviewed publications, she aims to address key challenges in NLP. Nilanjana has extensive teaching experience and actively promotes diversity in tech, earning recognition such as the AnitaB.org Advancing Inclusion Scholarship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Boosting Programming Success for Diverse, Large
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Empowering Undergraduates with NLP: Integrative Methods for Deepening Understanding through Visualization and Case Studies

Conference Session
Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya
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Low-Resource Languages Visualization Tools Adaptive Learning Linguistics Evaluation Metrics Pre- and Post-Course Assessments Peer Review System Surveys and Interviews Social Sciences Figure 1: Framework for NLP Education: An Integrative Approach.3.2 Framework Design for NLP Education3.2.1 Objective:The initial phase involves developing an educational structure that balances theoretical knowledge withinteractive
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Navigating Pathways: Qualitative Insights into Personal and Professional Trajectories of Non-Traditional Groups across Engineering-Related Academic Disciplines

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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; MICHAEL KOSLOSKI, Old Dominion University; Bettina Mrusek, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
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environmentsCommunity of peer Work-life Exposure to career Engagement ingraduate support integration opportunities institutional systems of supportThe framework illustrates how institutions can support non-traditional groups as they acclimateto new phases of their career progression in engineering-related STEM fields. The experiences aswell as understanding of support factors and barriers identified by women who represent othersin senior level ranks in STEM departments can mirror similar challenges faced byunderrepresented groups who seek positions in industry as well as higher education. Theseexperiences may differ depending on institution type based on the
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