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Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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sustainability and its incorporation into engineering curricula and engineeringdesign are of paramount importance across all engineering disciplines due to several factors,such as environmental protection, resource management, economic benefits, innovation/competitiveness, and social responsibility. Furthermore, with the increased focus onaccreditation criteria emphasizing engineering ethics and professional responsibilities across allfour ABET commissions, the topic of sustainability has been considered an essential addition tothe engineering technology curriculum. The engineering department at Cuyahoga CommunityCollege (Tri-C) initiated the process to determine how sustainability can be included in thecurriculum. The process was executed in the

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso

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, with their confidence rising from 3.13 to 4.13 .Additionally, confidence in citing authorship increased from 3.75 to 4.25, indicating progress inunderstanding proper citation practices.Research Enjoyment and Challenges. While students maintained a consistent level of confidencein their enjoyment of research and the excitement of the process, with both responses remaining at4. 50 on both surveys, there was a slight increase in their reported frustration during research.Confidence in handling frustration during research rose from 2.00 in the pre-survey to 2.50 in thepost-survey, suggesting that while research might have become more challenging, students gainedmore resilience in the process.Technical and Scientific Tools, Ethics, and Graduate

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Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

traditional boundaries, integrate diverse perspectives, and work towardscreating innovative solutions that address the pressing needs of society [16]. The complexproblems also highlight the importance of integrating societal issues into engineeringeducation and practice, emphasizing the social responsibilities and ethical considerations thatengineers must uphold [18], [19]. Therefore, transdisciplinary approaches present a feasibleand effective way to address complex problems in engineering disciplines and beyond.Historical Context of TransdisciplinarityThe concept of transdisciplinarity was first introduced in 1970 at a conference discussinginterdisciplinarity and its applications in Europe [20]. Jantsch and Piaget argue thatmultidisciplinary

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Romain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit Mercy; Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy

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ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025, American Society forEngineering EducationIn general, the web provides democratized access to information. Printed materials are onlyavailable to those who have them. AI uses information from the web. AI helps overcomebarriers because it makes the web easier to use, so information is even more democratized.Q9: What challenges or limitations do you foresee in integrating AI into engineeringeducation (e.g., cost, ethical concerns, technical barriers)?All learning should be from basic theory up to application. AI adds one more level of learningthat is required. It is one more thing that must be taught. This adds to the burden of education.There are many ethical concerns. For example, AI will

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Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

actionimproves learning [12]. However, the instructor sometimes intervened and slightly altered thecomposition of the groups to ensure a proper and balanced mix of students in terms of academicsand work ethics among other factors.Each group was requested to seek and list three initial real highway problems as possible themesfor the projects. As seen later, a single theme would be established as the research topic of theproject for each group based on certain criteria in consultation with the instructor. Each groupwould briefly present its three possible highway problems to the entire class.One of the criteria in choosing the candidate highway problem that would be under investigationwas its location. Safety was a concern with a paramount significance

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Kastriot Palokaj, Eastern Michigan University; Justin Barnet Brock, Eastern Michigan University; Elizabeth Selby, Eastern Michigan University; Mussa Geyre, Eastern Michigan University; Ethan Victor Harper, Eastern Michigan University; Nicholas B Cote, Eastern Michigan University; John Losee, Eastern Michigan University; Daoud Sidibe Sambimana, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, Eastern Michigan University

lap around the building with minimal humanintervention. This will be accomplished in a cost effective and sustainable way, subject toenvironmental constraints and the longevity of the materials. Additionally, ethical constraintsalong with state and local laws and regulations will be adhered.The long-term production goal for this project is to create a full package autonomous kit that canretrofit any SMV. With a robust control framework and a focus on safety, the autonomousdriving retrofit system could be extended in terms of application to other types of vehicles, suchas tractors, mowers, mobility scooters and more. This entails stricter adherence to accessibilitywith the intent goal of reducing mobility issues on campuses and facilities by

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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University where he teaches courses on ethics/professionalism and water resources. Dr. Carpenter has served as the University Director of Assessment and theAlyssa TaubeLynne Seymour ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental Engineering Through Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesAbstractThis paper presents an engaging activity developed for the outreach event Blue Planet Jobs:Careers in Water, hosted by the nonprofit organization Pure Oakland Water (POW).Approximately 250 high school students participating in career readiness programs exploredopportunities in various water

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Mark A. Palmer

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; Inside Higher Ed, 11/22/247. Brendon Lumgair: The Effectiveness of Webinars in Professional Skills and Engineering Ethics Education in Large Online Classes; American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Conference8. Kimberly Bernadine Catton, Abril Galang and Alexander T Bulk: Disruption in Large Classes during Active Learning Sessions,;American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Conference9. Tom McCormick, James C. Squire, Gerald Sullivan: Pedagogical Effectiveness of Classroom Demonstrations Devices; American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Conference

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Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University

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defense contractor to develop advanced ceramic materials, radar, and novel electronic fabrication methods applied to the development of guided munitions, electro-optic imaging systems, and medical devices. At GVSU he created and maintains electronic prototyping courses and co-created the School of Engineering’s professional ethics curriculum. Karl received his Ph.D. in Applied Electromagnetics from the University of Michigan. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Tuition Equity: Adverse effects of tuition policy on engineering studentsAbstractWhile there has been much research addressing the equity of college access, the equity of tuitionand fees have been less studied. Despite efforts

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Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University; Haroon M, Marshall University

required to ensure ethical data collection, storage, andprocessing. Mishandling user data can lead to privacy breaches, undermining trust in the system.Adaptability to Evolving Threats − Phishing tactics constantly evolve, making it difficult for static rule-based systems to remain effective. Attackers continuously refine their methods to bypass detection,necessitating a system that can dynamically learn from new threats and adapt in real time. Regular updatesand AI-driven improvements are crucial for maintaining robust phishing detection. These challengeshighlight the need for a more advanced, adaptive approach that integrates multilingual NLP, strong dataprivacy safeguards, and continuous learning mechanisms to effectively combat phishing

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Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State University; Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State University; Subhashini Ganapathy, Wright State University; Jeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University

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