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Roy Uzoma Lan; Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

as construction (Zhang et al., 2023). Incorporatingsustainability principles into construction education has the potential to foster a deeperunderstanding of environmental issues and also greater motivation and capacity to adopt andadvocate for sustainable solutions once students graduate and enter the workforce (Fei et al., 2021).Despite this impetus, many construction programs remain anchored in conventional pedagogies thatprimarily emphasize structural design, cost estimation, project management, and schedulingwithout giving sufficient attention to sustainable materials and methods (Van den Beemt et al.,2020). Efforts to integrate sustainability into construction education have taken various forms,ranging from adding short modules on

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Kenie Moses, Southern University at Shreveport; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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engineering workers. This rate of retirement isexpected to leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028.Additionally, According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (2023), projections indicatestronger long-term growth in SUSLA’s servicing area of Northwest Louisiana through 2026 (forexamples 33% in petroleum and 10% in industrial fields). Rapid market changes require retooling orupskilling; however, training frequently lags behind innovation. A regional company in northernLouisiana has indicated that the state is in desperate need of engineering technicians in the areas ofelectrical linemen, power distribution and power transmission to mitigate the effects of inclementweather disrupting services to hundreds of thousands

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Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

Paper ID #49692Cyber-Physical Systems Challenges for UAVs: Defense Industry InsightsPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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O’Malley to see how the outreach program is affecting local students. Fiona’s work towards the outreach program has increased research and data collection for STEM education dissemination.Dr. Curtis John O’Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Assistant Prof at NM Tech since 2016. Teach junior/senior design clinic as well as 1st semester introduction to mechanical engineering design. As part of these courses I work closely with national labs and industry to maintain course projects with realMatthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

inadaptive learning, real-time performance feedback, and enhanced simulation tools for engineeringeducation. Despite widespread discussions about AI's role in engineering education, its practicalapplications in mechanical engineering courses remain limited and largely confined to isolatedactivities. For example, few courses integrate AI tools into their syllabi, and most use cases areconfined to optional student-driven projects or experimental course modules. Current applicationsare mostly observed in report writing, such as generating content drafts, paraphrasing sections, andformatting citations, and in computer programming for debugging, code optimization, and scriptgeneration. This paper highlights the need for more examples demonstrating AI's

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

as water management, soil conservation, and crop andlivestock optimization. In addition, the program aims to provide students with the necessaryskills to enter the agricultural field and apply what they learned in real-world scenarios. Thisranges from working with producers on technology adoption to the creation of new innovations.The ET-AG Program also serves as a bridge between academia and the agricultural industry.Faculty are actively seeking to collaborate with professionals and entrepreneurs from diversesectors to design curriculum and projects that reflect real-world agricultural demands. Thesecollaborations expose students to practical applications of agricultural technology, fostering thecritical thinking and adaptability needed to

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Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

Paper ID #49690Systems Engineering Gap Analysis for Aerospace DigitizationPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the

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Mohammad A Aliedeh, New Mexico State University

Abstract Innovation narrative plays an important role in effectively communicating innovationprocesses and products. This important role affects the whole innovation process, starting from theinitiation of innovative ideas through to their implementation and the promotion of past and presentinnovations. Transparent Thinking Approach Solution Factory (TTASF) is an innovative reformapproach that is based on transforming Silo, Fragmented and Carousel Effect Thinking individualinto a TTASF Thinker who is equipped with Genefic (Generic and Specific) Thinking Toolbox. Thewhole story of TTASF Innovation Reform Project is covered in this paper in three parts that willanswer three important questions: Part 1: Why is change needed? Part 2: What is

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Aiswarya Acharath Mohanakrishnan, The University of Texas at Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler P.E., The University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria Chen, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Aiswarya Acharath Mohanakrishnan, Ph.D. 1 Melanie Sattler, Ph.D., PE, Professor1 ,Kate Hyun, Ph.D., Associate Professor1 ,Victoria Chen, Ph.D., Professor 2 1 Department of Civil Engineering, 2 Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington ABSTRACT METHODS RESULTS • This project develops

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Ahmed Hasan, University of New Mexico; Alex V Maynes

manufacturing simulations and do not extend to otherapplications, such as decommissioning of hazardous plants, remote handling of hazardousmaterials, or working in hazardous environments to humans.A research project was developed to explore a novel application in human-robot integrationusing computer vision tools, OpenCV and Google’s MediaPipe, in Python to control a DOBOTMagician robotic arm with hand gestures. Preliminary results demonstrate successful handtracking, gesture interpretation, and corresponding robotic arm manipulation. The newcapabilities allow the students in the ME-150 class to develop simulations to remotely control theDOBOTs to work in hazardous environments, perform precise tasks gripping, transporting andpackaging hazardous

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Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

positive influence onsociety while providing viable solutions to existing problems. Students and engineers are required togo beyond technical aspect to create applicable values to make an impact on the world (CreatingValue, n.d.). Creating Value values, the influence on others rather than towards oneself through thedevelopment of a clear roadmap of achieving a goal and communicating that roadmap effectivelytowards any party involved. Students and engineers with this mindset can approach a problem with abig-picture approach in addition to creating actual advantages and meeting requirements (CreatingValue, n.d.).INCOSEThe system engineering framework by INCOSE starts by outlining the scope of the project whichinvolves the objective and the context

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Thomas Franklin Hallmark, Texas A&M University

interventions, Progress maintenance | path optimization trackingCollaborative AI AI-powered Team projects, Peer Enhanced collaboration User adoption, TechnicalTools discussion boards, learning, Community (20%), Improved peer reliability, Integration with Group formation building feedback, Active workflows algorithms participation Table 1. Results Table following cross-institutional and student population data. 8Technical Implementation OutcomesDe Jong et al.'s (2013

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

capstone project. Course HistoryENGR 4150 was first offered in Spring 2021, to support the first round of students in the newmechanical engineering program. The course was offered twice (Spring 2021 – 3 students, Spring2022 – 8 students) before the author started teaching the course in Spring 2023. In these first twoiterations of the course, the instructor used instrumentation design as the main teaching tool. Thestudents designed three pieces of equipment (a U-tube manometer, a Venturi, and a pump efficiencyrig) and in the process, learned key fluid mechanics concepts. One of the benefits of this approach is Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Lynn L. Peterson, The University of Texas at Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shanna E Banda, The University of Texas at Arlington; Karthikeyan Loganathan, The University of Texas at Arlington; Nila Veerabathina, The University of Texas at Arlington

faculty in bothinstitutional policy decision-making processes and the professional development initiatives that canempower them to meaningfully contribute to the change processes stemming from those decisions.Our own institution, UT Arlington, sent a team of faculty members to this institute to examine the roleof our Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty members, our term for non-tenure track faculty.The 4-day workshop was a great success and as a result, a year-long plan is formulated to focus onAPT faculty with a teaching mission to create institutional and far-reaching effects. The plan will beaccomplished by working groups, which will be formed to develop projects and examine identifiedissues. It should be noted that these activities will

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Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College; Mary J Combs, Quality Measures

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TexasDebbie Huffman, North Central Texas CollegeMary J Combs, Quality Measures Mary J. Combs has over 20 years of experience in higher education and healthcare working with faculty as an instructional designer to create student-focused curricula using assessment data and program evaluation. She also has experience working with community-based organizations advancing health equity through data-driven strategies and providing performance feedback to improve clinical education. Combs excels in qualitative and quantitative analysis, project management, and delivering impactful training programs. She holds a master’s degree in occupational and technical studies (business and industry training). As a Senior Evaluator at Quality

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Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University

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AbstractThis paper demonstrates the design and implementation of an innovative gamified softwareapplication for learning human-spoken languages. The game serves as an interactive and enjoyablesupplement to aid the learning process of different languages for elementary-aged children. At its core,the application uses a translation Application Programming Interface (API) to process text and outputtranslations in the target language chosen by the learner. Additionally, it is AI-enabled, allowing theutilization of APIs such as OpenAIs’s ChatGPT to enhance the translation capabilities. Provided is abasic proof of concept that was developed as part of the Final Pi Project in the Intermediate ComputerProgramming (COSC 1352) course. The gamified program was

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

still be a good choice for the implementation of the functions. Furtherdiscussion and lessons about MicroPython-based microcontroller education will be continued in thefollowing sub-section. Discussions and Lessons about MicroPython-based Microcontroller educationCustom microcontroller applications could be built rapidly by using the MicroPython language. Userscan meet the required functions with a relatively low effort. As described, for instance, typicalfunctions such as serial communion, motor control, and servo control can be implemented usingMiroPython programs. Users who may seek a rapid prototype development environment ornon-commercial hobby projects can use boards that support a MicroPython language, and they cancomplete their

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Brinley Boyett, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

assignment - the actual code.Regarding the AI policy in both classes, students were required to turn in their own work, not thework of other people or machines. AI tools were permitted only for tasks explicitly outlined in theassignment requirements, where their use was mandatory. This policy emphasized responsibleand ethical use of AI, fostering both technological literacy and academic integrity.Developing the Survey InstrumentThe survey used in this study was adapted from a validated instrument designed to assess theimpact of “project-oriented learning” on student satisfaction and “professional competency” inthe accounting field 12 . This instrument was chosen for adaptation due to its alignment with ourresearch questions: examining how a specific

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Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Kevin Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cody Gonzalez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

operations, quickly becoming one of the primary consumers pushing increased modularity. Themilitary UGV market hit $668 million, as of April 2024 and is project to compound 5.9% annuallyfor the next 10 years, growing to $1.2 billion by 20346.UGVs are leading technology advancements in combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,logistics, explosive and mine disposal, and more7. The introduction of artificial intelligence andmachine learning techniques have enabled robots to accomplish increasingly complex tasks and reactto their environments in real time8 paving the way for increased adaptation of tool instruments.With demand projected to sharply increase, the need for military UGVs to be capable of performingmore tasks will rise as well

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Danaii Anitzel Elizondo, Texas A&M University

and complexity through survey analysis, revealing that smaller classes have the potential to improve individualized instruction, but does not consistently lead to improvement in the depth of subject matter covered, showing both the benefits and limitations of smaller class sizes in higher education.b. Assessment Methods: The nature and rigor of assessments, such as exams, projects, or practical work. In a study, Blatchford et al. [8] investigated the impact of class size on assessment methods and classroom processes by conducting a large-scale longitudinal study of over 10,000 pupils across more than 300 schools, finding that smaller classes facilitate more individualized teaching and greater opportunities for quality

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Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Monica Franco, The University of Texas at Arlington

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. Draw F and the 100 lb force on a piece of paper. Fold the paper into a triangle formed by the three lines shown in the figure.2. Draw the x-y plane and the 100 lb force on another piece of paper. Lay the paper on the table.3. Assemble the triangle from step 1 and the x-y plane from step 2 to demonstrate the force vector F in 3D space.This exercise not only helps the students construct the force vector in 3D space but also helps themlearn the process of breaking a complicated 3D problem into two simpler 2D problems. Aftervisualizing the problem, the students are instructed to rephrase the problem using technical languageand symbols, such as “the projection of force F on the x-y plan is F’. The angle between F and F’ is = 30o. F’ lies in

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Md Nazmus Sakib, University of North Texas; Maurizio Manzo, University of North Texas; Rattaya Chowdhury Yalamanchili, University of North Texas

of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), among others.Rattaya Chowdhury Yalamanchili, University of North Texas Dr. Yalamanchili is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He currently teaches courses in Mechanical engineering (Primarily Design and manufacturing) and in Engineering Management (Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Systems Engineering). He has over two decades of experience in Industry both at small startups and large corporations. He has a BTech in Chemical Engineering and an MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has several patents and publications to his credit

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Olukayode Emmanuel Apata, Texas A&M University; John O Ajamobe, Texas A&M University; Segun Timothy Ajose; Peter Oluwaseyi Oyewole, Kent State University, Kent; Grace Iyinoluwa Olaitan

administrative workload on educators, allowing them tofocus on higher-order instructional tasks. For instance, in large classrooms or online courses, wheremanual grading can be time-consuming, AI-driven platforms can handle assessments at scale, thusstreamlining the grading process and ensuring consistent evaluation standards (Aggarwal et al., 2023).AI's efficiency in assessment enhances students' educational experience and contributes to moresustainable educational practices by maximizing educators’ time and resources.Facilitating Collaboration and Group WorkAI can also facilitate collaborative learning by providing virtual spaces and tools that support teamwork.AI-driven platforms allow students to collaborate on projects by coordinating tasks