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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Peter F. Cavanaugh

designed to align withexperience from the impact of AI. course objectives, reinforcing knowledge acquisition, skill Keywords—AI in Graduate Project Management, AI in development, and critical thinking in a cohesive manner.Graduate Process Improvement, AI and Bloom’s Taxonomy inEducation, AI and Student Engagement in Engineering II. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The specific courses that this study explores are Global The rise of Artificial Intelligence

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Jun Zhang; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney

A. Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)perspective of technology management. Drawing oninterdisciplinary insights from cybersecurity, policy, and Generative AI received widespread attention in recentmanagement, this study proposes an integrated framework that years, and educators have had to address its impact quickly.guide institutions for strategic AI adoption. The proposed Teachers and school administrators now face two criticalAIOEP is based on Open Educational Practices (OEP) and uses questions: Should generative AI be banned, and should schoolsFree and Open-Source Software (FOSS) as its educational adopt tools to detect its use by students? According tofoundation. With

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Navarun Gupta; Deana DiLuggo; Junling Hu; Abhilasha Tiberwal; Ahmed Elsayed; Theresa Bruckerhoff

students enrolled in scientific problem computer science and engineering degree programs in their first two years of study. As Project Achieve comes to the end of its funded period, • Objective 3: Develop a community of practice the external evaluation focused on the processes engaged in by for faculty to apply the ARG model for Hispanic the project leadership to implement the ARG model into an students enrolled in their first two years as early-year authentic research course and its impact on the engineering and computer science majors. increasing persistence and self-efficacy among participating

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Christina Smith, University of Connecticut; Faiyhaa-Sydra Saulat, University of Connecticut

integration into engineering education grams, and responsible AI literacy initiatives, universities cancomes with several challenges and considerations. These chal- create a balanced approach that leverages AI as a complementlenges must be acknowledged and addressed to ensure that to traditional learning methods rather than a substitute.AI-driven learning experiences are equitable, effective, and In conclusion, AI-driven education has the potential toaligned with best practices in higher education. transform career readiness for engineering students, equipping One of the primary concerns is the unequal access to them with not only technical expertise but also the essentialAI resources

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Vraj Patel; Tina Huey

misinformation, over-reliance on technology, academic paradox highlights the complex and evolving nature of instruc-dishonesty, algorithmic bias, and data privacy. These findings tor perspectives on AI adoption.highlight the necessity of transparency, ethical AI development,and regulatory oversight to build trust. Addressing these chal- Building trust in AI tools is a crucial factor in theirlenges is vital for successfully integrating AI into education, successful implementation. Studies have shown that trust infostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. This AI among educators depends on multiple factors, includingstudy offers valuable insights for future research and practice

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Samuel Servati; PS. Dhanasekaran

findings,and design the entire system in CAD software such as IV. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEENAutodesk Inventor. To validate their work, they THEORY AND APPLICATIONconduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and compare One of the fundamental takeaways from research ontheir computational models to real-world load-bearing PBL’s impact is its role in bridging the gap betweendata. This hands-on approach enables students to theoretical knowledge and hands-on application.internalize engineering principles more effectively Many graduates enter the workforce with a strongthan passive learning methods would allow [1]. theoretical foundation but limited experience

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Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

the nursing profession [54]. Though cybersickness is an effectto provide immersive clinical experiences. that goes away with repeated use of VR HMD technology [44], it is a factor to keep in mind when conducting research We identified a total of 31 relevant studies in our search, or using this for at scale deployment of the technology.with the majority (n = 19) focused on teaching specific Currently, there are no best practice strategies in place fortechnical skills. We believe that VR HMD use in nursing dealing with cybersickness, and future studies should focus oneducation favors technical skills due to the

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Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

: assignment, treating it similarly to working with a tutor or using reference books. This transparency approach is aimed atA. Adaptive and Personalized Learning maintaining integrity without full prohibition. Gao [24], after An adaptive learning system adjusts content based on a reviewing the impact of ChatGPT on assessment, concludesstudent’s needs. Gen AI generates customized instructional that assessment design must evolve – for example,responses and practice problems that match the learner's style incorporating more oral defenses, in-class problem-solving, orand needs [4]. For instance, an AI tutor can provide an

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

without the consequences faced in real world situations. Ana topic is sometimes easier to take focus in the active iterative design solution is often from a process that developsengagement form the laboratory classes. Fostering a deeper a robust and optimized solution [11].understanding closes the gap necessary for a more holisticlearning environment. The lab-based instruction closes thisgap and helps students apply theoretical concepts that oftenmake the learning more relevant and impactful. The V. CHALLENGES IN LAB-BASED INSTRUCTIONintroductory circuit analysis class will introduce

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Bushra Rayyan Qadri; Arthur McAdams; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney; Ali Baker

significant population ofteam projects into graduate-level courses within the international students; therefore, it commits to a distinctiveEngineering and Business schools. The purpose is to describe curriculum that supports diversity in cultures and provides anand assess the qualitative outcomes of this first classroom interactive learning environment. Among the goals of theapplication in preparing graduate level students for real-life university is helping those international students merge withscenarios and corporate settings. the culture of the American corporate world and better prepare For this study, four professors outlined their design for them for leadership