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

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Paper ID #49469Inclusion of Sustainability into a First-Year Engineering Technology CourseDr. Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineeringand Computer Science Punya Basnayaka (she/her/hers) is an Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Cuyahoga Community College, OH, where she teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and Pre-Engineering courses. She has been involved with ABET accreditation process in preparing the self study report and course evaluation,. Additionally she is a member of the inaugural faculty learning community (FLC) for

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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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Paper ID #49599Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental EngineeringThrough Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She focuses on sustainability and expanding engineering participation through educational programs and outreach.Taylor WarstlerDr. Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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Paper ID #49613Approach to Sustainable Material Selection Balancing Trade-Offs with AshbyChartsDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is associate professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). She has extensive analytical and experimental research experience in the area of performance of materials used in building and infrastructure applications. She strives to implement principles of sustainability in the engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #49600Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Througha Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveDr. Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Nathan Galinsky is a tenure-track faculty in the chemical engineering department at WVU Tech since 2019. He has been actively involved in outreach within the university running six summer outreach programs since 2021 and being actively involved within the department and university in K-12 outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. His educational research interests are on K-12 outreach, developing more engaging out of class

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #49533EngineerFEST: Building Community and Engagement Among First-Year EngineeringStudentsMs. Susie Huggins, West Virginia University Huggins currently works for the Fundamentals of Engineering program at West Virginia University. She is working on her PhD in Education a lifelong dream. Huggins is an advocate of STEM learning in the K-12 arena as well as a proponent of after school programing to help build the workforce of the Technological Revolution. She is particularly interested in Appalachian kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of STEM.Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is

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

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Paper ID #49630Tuition Equity: Adverse effects of tuition policy on engineering studentsDr. Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University Nicholas Baine, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering. His expertise is in the design of electrical control systems and sensor data fusion. As an instructor, he specializes in teaching freshman courses as well as control systems.Dr. Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University Karl Brakora is an Associate Professor in the area of electrical engineering at Grand Valley State University. He previously worked for small companies and as an independent

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Aniruddha Maiti; Samuel Adewumi; TEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKURE; Zichun Wang; Niladri Sengupta; Anastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical College; Ananya Jana, Marshall University

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Paper ID #49750Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for ScientificText Categorization Using Prompt EngineeringAniruddha MaitiSamuel AdewumiTEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKUREZichun WangNiladri SenguptaAnastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical CollegeAnanya Jana, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for Scientific Text Categorization Using Prompt Engineering Aniruddha Maiti1 , Samuel Adewumi1 , Temesgen Alemayehu Tikure1 , Zichun Wang1 , Niladri Sengupta2 , Anastasiia Sukhanova3 , Ananya Jana3

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering EducationThe first of these being finding the correct vortex tube to fit the needs of the project. Though vortextubes are not a recent technology, there is not a lot of information regarding different applicationslike the one the team needed it for. Because of this, the team spent a lot of time researching andrejecting varied sizes that would not output the proper velocity needed. After extensive researchand calculations, the team was able to select the correct vortex tube that would be ideal for theapplication.Once the team found the vortex tube that was needed, the next challenge was the size of the tubeitself. To get the velocity needed for the

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Yousef Fazea, Marshall University; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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programs.Confidence in digital tools was relatively high, with 49% feeling very confident. These resultshighlight the need for more interactive and adaptive content, robust technical support, and strongerfeedback mechanisms to enhance learning outcomes. This study provides actionablerecommendations for integrating these improvements into engineering and other higher educationcurricula, bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy to meet student needs effectively ina post-pandemic academic environment.IntroductionBefore the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online learning platforms, existingresearch had already explored student preferences and challenges related to online education [1-4]. Both synchronous and asynchronous modes were gaining

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

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-proposedsolutions instead of investigating their own ideas with personal critical thinking. Engagingstudents, from day one, in PBL method exploiting efficiently AI, could result in enhancingmotivation of engineering students, even those lacking scientific prerequisites. Practicalexperiments, like disassembling and reassembling technology, combined with PBL, are expectedto reduce students' apprehension of engineering courses.I. IntroductionThe rapid technological innovations in all sectors such as sustainable infrastructures orautomated machines require more engineers with versatile skills. This demand, thoughinequitably distributed around the world, is a global trend. In the US, the CHIPS and ScienceAct, the estimation is that in the semiconductor industry

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Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University

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, Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Dental Informatics programs at various public and private universities with more than 15 years of administrative experience as a chair/program director and 25 years of teaching, research, service, and industrial experiences.Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University Dr. Husnu S. Narman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Previously a post-doctoral fellow at Clemson University, his research interests include distributed computing, cyber-physical systems, machine learning applications, social networks, and advanced learning technologies. He has secured around $3.5 million in funding as PI or Co-PI and has over 60 peer

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Paper ID #49761Bridging Tradition and Innovation: A Thoughtful Approach to Future-ReadyEducationDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by demystifying complex math, science

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

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Undergraduates (REU)program has been a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing undergraduate education in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The REU program provides studentswith opportunities to engage in hands-on research experiences, which are critical for fostering adeeper understanding of scientific inquiry and enhancing retention rates among undergraduates inSTEM disciplines (Alaee & Zwickl, 2021). The program has been instrumental in addressing thehigh attrition rates in STEM fields, particularly among students from diverse backgrounds, therebycontributing to a more inclusive and innovative workforce (Rodenbusch et al., 2016). One of theprimary benefits of REU programs is their positive impact on students' decisions

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Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit Mercy; Linda Slowik PhD

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Meyerhoff Scholars Program: A strengths-based, institution-wide approach to increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, vol. 79, no. 5, pp. 610-623, 2012.[4] K. I. Maton, T. S. Beason, S. Godsay, M. R. Sto Domingo, T. C. Bailey, S. Sun and F. 3. Hrabowski, "Outcomes and processes in the Meyerhoff Scholars Program: STEM PhD completion, sense of community, perceived program benefit, science identity, and research self-efficacy," CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 15, no. 3, 2016.[5] P. DiBartolo, L. Gregg-Jolly, D. Gross, C. A. Manduca, E. Iverson, D. B. Cooke and J. E. Schwarz, "Principles and practices fostering inclusive excellence: Lessons from the Howard

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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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-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future," The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, vol. 83, no. 2, p. 39–43, 2010.[9] A. Shekar, "Project-Based Learning in Engineering Design Education: Sharing Best Practices," 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2014.[10] M. Frank, I. Lavy and D. Elata, "Implementing the Project-Based Learning Approach in an Academic Engineering Course," International Journal of Technology and Design Education, vol. 13, p. 273–88, 2003.[11] S. Hamilton, "Learning Through Peer Review Of Work," ASEE Annual Conference, 2005.[12] J. Sharp and M. Dyrud, "Two Perspectives On Peer Review," ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2009.[13] L. Benson, R. A

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Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University

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Paper ID #49758Work in Progress: A two-way learning street: Near-peer college studentsenhance high school after-school STEM club opportunitiesMr. Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University As the oldest of four in a single-parent household near Dayton, Ohio, my upbringing instilled a deep sense of responsibility and resilience. Growing up, I developed a passion for math and science, which shaped my academic pursuits and guided my career path. I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, where I honed my analytical and problem-solving skills. I then worked for

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Ethan Scott Stevenson, Marshall University; Jay Cook, Marshall University; Trevor Bihl, Marshall University

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. These impacts are particularly pronounced in regions with limited resources tocombat theft, where the compounding effects of non-technical losses and infrastructuredeficiencies hinder economic development and social progress.Addressing electricity theft also represents an interdisciplinary challenge at the intersection ofengineering, policy, and technology. By examining electricity theft through the lens ofengineering problem-solving, this paper introduces students and educators to real-worldapplications of electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science. It provides a casestudy that combines technical challenges, societal impacts, and innovative solutions, illustratingthe broader relevance of engineering to pressing global

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Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo

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Paper ID #49481Impact of Automation, Robots, and Coding Clubs on the Career Choices ofMarginalized Students in STEM FieldsMr. Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo https://sites.google.com/view/baqeraljabr/home?authuser=2Mr. Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo Mohammad Elahinia is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Industrial and Manufacgturing Engineering Department at the University of Toledo. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Impact of Automation, Robots, and Coding Clubs on the Career Choices of Marginalized Students in STEM FieldsTable of Contents1

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Paper ID #49582Advancing WiFi-based Imaging: An Approach for Real-Time Object Detectionand ClassificationBenjamin Lubina, Gannon University Benjamin Lubina is an MBA student and Cybersecurity Graduate at Gannon University. He founded and ran the school Cyber Defense Club for 3 years, competed in challenges and competitions, and published several papers in the fields of machine learning and sensor interpretation. He has 5+ years of experience with software development, cyber risk assurance, and data analysis.Dr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering