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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Paper ID #49499Intersection of Design and Society: Student and Faculty Reflection on anInterdisciplinary CourseDr. James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus Dr. James K. Nelson received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Dayton in 1974. He received the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in civil engineering from the University of Houston. During his graduate study, Dr. Nelson specialized in structural engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in three states, a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom, and a fellow of the American

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Nur Yazdani, The University of Texas at Arlington

certified ABET civil engineering program evaluator and team chair. He is also a sought after national and local media expert on infrastructure resiliency issues. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX A Classroom Implementation of Biology and Architectural Lesson Plans - Reflecting Evaluation of Concrete Bridge Decks Using Non-Destructive Evaluation Methods Denise Lopez, M. Ed. Science Department, Carter Riverside HS, Fort Worth ISD

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Randy Brooks, Texas A&M University

examines industry alignment, emphasizing how curricula canbe designed to reflect the evolving needs of employers, ensuring graduates are adaptable andcapable of interdisciplinary collaboration. By addressing these focus areas—curriculum design,problem-based learning, assessment methods, and industry alignment—this paper aims to present Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Educationa comprehensive framework for curriculum enhancement. This approach ensures that engineeringstudents not only master technical concepts but also develop the professional

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University

three lecture modules 1) Team roles and expectations 2) Effective communication 3) Conflict management 3 Module 1 – Sophomore Course• Explains the necessity of forming teams to solve complex engineering problems.• Elucidate the stages of team development (forming, storming, norming, and performing) to students.• Highlights the challenges of the "storming" stage and the importance of understanding group dynamics.• In-class activities include role-playing different team characters and creating a team charter for their project.• Reflection activity Team

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

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lectures & those learnt from previous courses, especially from math courses. 3. Visualize solutions, Discuss the solution steps, alternative approaches, expected results, results & evaluation plan and evaluation plan. Using flow diagram, sketches, etc. are strongly encouraged. Reflect on the plan before proceed (break point #1). 4. Solve the problem Follow the planned solution steps. Do not skip steps! 5. Evaluate the results Follow the evaluation plan. Discuss the results with others (breakpoint #2). Re-visit the goal and constraints if necessary 6. Report methods & Write down detailed step-by-step solution following the

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

subset of statements to gather the desired information. The rationale behind thealignment of the original factors with our themes and the selection of the most relevant statementsfor each theme is detailed in the following subsections. 1. Mapping Satisfaction to Learning Environment Satisfaction was defined in the original study as the “outcome of an experience” 12 . Since the experiences in both studies refer to education, we identified a subset of satisfaction-related statements that could be mapped to our research focus on learning environment. These statements were deemed most reflective of student perceptions regarding how AI-supported learning impacts their learning experience. The selected statements were

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

Session XXXX Examining Student Usage/Access Statistics from two Canvas LMS courses: Undergraduate and Graduate Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractThe author has been utilizing Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) for either asynchronousundergraduate course teaching or as an online presence to communicate many aspects of an in-person graduate course. In this paper, the author reflects back on student usage or access statistics inthese two courses to derive from them some interesting data or numbers. The pulled-out numbers

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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; joshua ryan millikan, LeTourneau University; Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University; Alan Clipperton, LeTourneau University

,equipping students with the skills necessary to meet industry demands while addressingworkforce shortages. These efforts reflect recent national funding initiatives, such as the TexasChips Initiative, and the push to expand manufacturing and semiconductor businesses, whichhave created opportunities for more active collaboration between universities and industries. University-Industry Collaboration ModelEvery university has its unique strengths and weaknesses, along with varying conditions.LeTourneau University possesses a distinctive legacy and practice with its excellent hands-onengineering program. However, as a four-year college, it faces challenges due to the lack ofextensive infrastructure often required for

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Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

values of the quiz. The natural distribution also reflects this. Thestatistical Z-test was performed where the p-value obtained is very small, less than the commonsignificance level of 0.05, indicating a statistically significant difference between the Baseline andStudy groups. This suggests that the intervention in the Study group had a significant effect Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 5compared to the Baseline group. Figure 4. Histogram Comparisons of

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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

Teaching SustainabilityEmbedding sustainability within construction education requires a diverse range of pedagogicalapproaches that actively engage students and emphasize practical, real-world applications. Efforts toembed sustainability within construction courses often utilize active and experiential learningstrategies, reflecting the idea that real-world applications better enable students to internalize andretain environmental concepts (Abraham, 2020). Project-based learning (PBL), a student-centeredpedagogy that emphasizes active, real-world problem-solving, engages students in interdisciplinarychallenges like designing net-zero energy buildings or retrofitting structures, fostering collaboration Proceedings of the 2025

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Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

for atotal of four evaluations. In these evaluations, each student rates each of their teammates (andthemselves) in six categories that reflect different aspects of teamwork. In addition, students arerequired to provide a pair of written comments for each of their teammates and themselves.After review by the instructors, the peer evaluations with the comments are released back to thestudents for their review. This entire process is supported by classroom instruction to help studentsunderstand how to give and receive peer feedbackAlthough these peer evaluations are used in grading, we believe that peer feedback and self-reflectionare the most beneficial aspects of the process for students. A critically important step in this processis

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

. Department of Defense (DoD) has significantly increased its budget requests in recentyears3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. A substantial portion of this funding is allocated to Research, Development,Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) to maintain the U.S. technological advantage. For FY2025,shown in Figure 1 (left), the DoD requested $849.8 billion8, an 18% increase compared toFY2020. During the same period, demonstrated in Figure 1 (right), the RDT&E budget rose by37.3%, making it the budget element with the greatest percentage increase and reflecting theDoD’s focus on addressing emerging threats. Figure 1. Budget Request (left) and Percentage Changes (right) between 2020 and 2025Although the DoD shares general budgetary information, specific details about

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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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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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University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2school graduates over the next 15 years. This growth will reflect a more diverse student population,with 75% of graduates being non-White. To address workforce needs, Texas has a few initiativesunder the Closing the Gaps exas's accountability system 2. The system utilizes the followingparameters1. Academic Achievement • Reading/Language Arts (RLA): Measures student performance on standardized tests in reading and language arts. • Mathematics: Assesses student performance on standardized math tests.2. Graduation Rates • Four-Year Graduation Rate: Tracks

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

given different term projects by the semester.For the term project in Fall 2022, custom-designed two-wheeled robot platforms were given to thestudents. A picture of the assembled and fabricated two-wheeled robot platforms is shown in Figure 1.The term projects were managed by groups. For instance, two students shared one robot unit. Figure 1. Custom-designed two-wheeled robot platforms for Fall 2022.As shown in the center of Figure 1, a Pi-Top 4 unit is mounted on the base of the 3D-printedtwo-wheeled robot platform. The two-wheeled robot platform includes a Camera, ultrasonic sensor,reflectance sensor, and gripper. Pictures of the selected tasks to perform for the term project in Fall2022 are shown in Figure 2.Figure 2 (A) shows

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

aid and others seeing it as a risk to independent critical thinking. This study also exploresstudents’ perspectives on integrating AI into future curricula and highlights their suggestions for itsresponsible and effective adoption in engineering education. IntroductionThe rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the education sector. Engineeringeducation has long been at the forefront of adopting technological innovations, reflecting the field'sdynamic and solution-driven nature. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly, Claude,Gemini, Wolfram Alpha are becoming indispensable to enhance learning experiences1,2. Fromautomated routine reminders to facilitating deeper

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gabriela Gomez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Patricia Rodriguez Ann Rodriguez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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their level of agreement with STEM-related attitudinal statements usinga 5-point Likert scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Somewhat Disagree, 3 = Neither Agree norDisagree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.The items for each survey were organized into five key constructs: (1) Interest in STEM, (2) Self-Efficacy, (3) Collaboration, (4) Academic Engagement, and (5) Sense of Belonging. Each constructencompassed a set of targeted items designed to assess specific aspects of students’ experiences andattitudes. A content analysis was conducted to identify recurring themes within the survey questions.Items were then grouped into one of the five key construct categories that best reflected thesethemes, ensuring each question aligned with a

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Raj Desai, Midwestern State University

helpsstudents take responsibility for their educational journey through a curriculum focusing on academicengagement and community-building. All full-time, first-time students enroll in a semester-longcourse that delivers this curriculum MWSU 1230. All sections are capped at 20 and include a facultyand/or staff mentor and a peer educator, who is responsible for delivering the common curriculum.A customized Mustangs Adventure Guidebook provides activities (adventures) and promptsreflecting the course goals and Student Learning Outcomes. Students meet weekly to reflect on anddiscuss their adventures. To earn credit for MWSU 1230, students must complete all assessmentsand five adventures, and may have no more than three absences

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

instructional practices in higher education, using methods such as faculty reflections and focus groups, and found that while instructors successfully implemented more active learning strategies in smaller classes, challenges in managing participation and adjusting teaching methods suggest that course difficulty, alongside class size, plays a crucial role in shaping student engagement and academic outcomes.f. Class Pace: The speed and comprehensiveness of material delivery within the course duration.g. Interaction and Support: Access to resources, guidance, and feedback provided by the instructor. Kang et al. [11] investigated student perceptions of course effectiveness in large classes, using surveys administered to students over three

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

widespread use of AI in engineering courses. Summary and ConclusionsAlthough the engineering education literature reflects the introduction of AI and highlights itswidespread implications, a survey of 22 senior-level mechanical engineering students in the Fall of2024 shows how little adoption there is of AI in the curriculum. A few instructors have adoptedmodules or activities that introduce AI to students, but even this modest exposure to AI is limited toonly a few courses. AI is primarily used for writing assignments and coding, where it assists inenhancing, streamlining, or reviewing AI-generated code. There was no course-wide implementationof AI to enhance student learning. There are numerous examples of how

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Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University

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Total Students= 36 6-7 Grade Little bit knowledge Figure 4: Water-related knowledge assessment for 6–7 grade students in STEM educationThe STEM-based water education program was assessed among 23 grades 8–12 students, focusingon groundwater sustainability, the water cycle, aquifer filtration, and engaging activities.Knowledge levels were categorized as vast knowledge and little knowledge to evaluate learningoutcomes. The results showed that 91% of students had vast knowledge about groundwatersustainability, while 9% had limited knowledge. 96% demonstrated vast knowledge of the watercycle, and 4% had limited knowledge. In groundwater quality and filtration, 100% of studentsdisplayed vast knowledge, reflecting strong comprehension

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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essential teamwork skills critical for theiracademic and professional success. IntroductionTeamwork is essential for success in undergraduate engineering education and professional practice.Engineering projects often involve collaboration among individuals with diverse disciplines andexpertise, requiring students to effectively contribute, communicate, delegate tasks, and resolveconflicts1. Team members bring unique perspectives and ideas, fostering creativity and innovation,essential for tackling complex problems2. Furthermore, the ability to thrive in team settings is highlyvalued by employers, as it reflects adaptability, collaboration, and leadership qualities3.Developing teamwork skills during

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Mengqi Monica Zhan, University of Texas at Arlington; Grace Ellen Brannon, The University of Texas at Arlington; Liwei Zhang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Frank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington

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belonging and resilience, ultimately enhancing retention in aerospace engineering and otherSTEM fields. The study protocol is under review with the Institutional Review Board, with approvalanticipated in January 2025.Specifically, we will ask the following questions: • Can you walk me through your experience participating in the self-led research project? What tasks or activities were you involved in, and what was the overall process like for you? • Reflecting on that experience, how has your participation in the research project influenced your understanding of your own skills? Have you discovered any new abilities, or have you become more or less confident in certain areas? How has participation in this program grow

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chen pan, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

credit,which failed to reflect their efforts in theiracademic records. EZ-RA integrates researchactivities into the curriculum, allowing students toearn Independent Study course credits for theirwork. This recognition provides students with atangible benefit for their research contributions,which is particularly valuable for applications tograduate programs or STEM careers. It signals toemployers and academic institutions that studentshave engaged in meaningful research experiences,contributing to their professional readiness. Byembedding research into the formal academicstructure, EZ-RA elevates the value ofundergraduate research within the department andencourages greater student participation.4) Incentives and Sustainability: EZ-RA

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Oliver Cole Harrison, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University; Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University

realenvironment, but also reinforced the importance of using correct analytical development 6. A studyconducted by the University of Washington supports active learning as they observed studentsincreased their grade by half a letter and failure rate decreased by 55% 7.Problem based learning allows students to focus on the direct application of concepts learned in classand understand what that looks like in application. A study through the Journal of EngineeringEducation (JEE) observes that in a problem-based class students felt they learned less than in a lectureclass, but the results reflected otherwise; the students learning gains were twice as much usingproblem-based leaning8. Problem based learning was found to be immensely beneficial to

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Mohammad A Aliedeh, New Mexico State University

challenging research approach shift. As a part of his parallel research in Higher Education Reform, Dr. Aliedeh has developed and published a new Educational Reform Approach that is called Transparent Thinking Approach (TTA). TTA is a newly developed value-engrained and thinking based educational reform approach. It is generic and unique features enable it to easily diffuse in all domains. The real ”fruits” of this new approach will be ”tasted” by ”feeling” the innovative TTA created harmony between depth, meaningfulness, connectedness and simplicity which is reflected in the practical application of TTA concepts, tools, perspectives. TTA solution frameworks, models and tools are expected to give products. TTA products are

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Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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criteria 3, 5, and 6 were successfully addressed through the evaluation ofLO2. For the assessment of the seven environmental science graduate students, all participantsscored 100%, far exceeding the threshold of >80% for LO2. Further analysis of the lab reportsdemonstrated that each group successfully collected reasonably accurate experimental data,processed the data to generate statistical figures, and conducted analyses to determine the phasetransition temperatures of the samples. These outcomes reflect the students’ ability to applyexperimental methods and data analysis techniques effectively.As part of an outreach effort targeting early undergraduate students, we invited students from alocal community college Amarillo College (AC) to

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

with students from public schools in New Orleans, where they conductedhands-on chemistry demonstrations and had discussions about STEM education. This, paired withself-reflection activities, helped students think and plan for their future in STEM fields, and this isespecially impactful given that they were in the k-8th grade age [11].In the work of Tomat (2020), the authors presented a STEM program focusing on inspiring thenext generation of STEM workers called “Chemistry Discovery,” which was a service learningoutreach program that was conducted by undergraduate students from the University of Arizona.During the program, the students aged between 11-14 years old watched live demonstrations ofreactions such as the clock reaction and luminol

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

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“learning from practice.” Students were made to practiceusing the provided code templates and make adjustments to see the impact of different AI models onprediction accuracy. Pre- and post-implementation surveys, together with hands-on laboratoryassignments, were administered to evaluate students’ perception of improvement in AI knowledge,confidence, and relevance to their career. The findings of the study indicate the effectiveness of thelearning module incorporated into the course with the students' perception of AI knowledge,learning confidence, and relevance to career increasing by 39%, 22%, and 6%, respectively. Theseresults reflect the students' understanding and appreciation for the importance of data and theexploration of historical