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Sunai Kim, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Giuseppe Lomiento, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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divisionengineering courses. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify proven bestpractices for improving student performance in STEM disciplines. The literature highlights theeffectiveness of targeted interventions, as follows: (1) prepare all students for success in thegatekeeper courses and close the achievement gaps, through a Summer Bridge Program, (2)improve the students’ performance in Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and subsequent courses,and reduce Time-to-Degree, and (3) address variability in teaching between all instructors throughtraining workshops. This paper provides a review of interventions utilized to write a proposal torequest funding to agencies such as National Science Foundation and offers actionable insights

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; kadin diec, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine

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critical skills in identifying and addressing unmet clinical needs [1-4], clinical immersionin previously inaccessible environments allows BMEs to engage with daily operations andtranslate unmet needs into human-centric design [5, 6]. ABET highlights unmet clinical needsfinding in its “Student Outcome 2: ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions thatmeet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global,cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors” [7]. Growing BME cohorts and limitedprogram capacity [8, 9] exclude many students, prompting a shift toward virtual reality (VR) [10,11] and digital clinical immersion platforms [12, 13] to broaden accessibility.ABET’s Student Outcome 2

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Shreyas Chaudhary, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Behnam Bahr, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Gokul Srinath Seetha Ram, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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conclusions about AVdeployment. The analysis framework simplifies complex statistical techniques into digestiblesteps for students: 1.​ Correlation Analysis: As practiced in real-world studies, students can construct multivariate correlation matrices to identify relationships between variables such as road quality and AV safety performance. This process demonstrates how different factors interact in a transportation ecosystem. 2.​ Statistical Techniques: By learning regression models and factor analysis, students gain exposure to methods used in AV performance studies. For example, students can predict accident probabilities based on infrastructure disparities using simplified statistical models. 3.​ Regional

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Siyuan Meng, University of Southern California

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resolve.Lecture formatIn the regular AME 308 classroom, the professor demonstrates design techniques in Siemens NXin real time using a projected screen while describing the step-by-step process. When introducingkey concepts, the professor uses slides to explain definitions and related ideas beforedemonstrating the practical software operations. This teaching approach is highly effective forhearing-abled students, as it allows them to learn the software through hands-on practice whiledeepening their understanding of the concepts.Figure 1: Lecture slides introducing Figure 2: AI generated preview for stu-tolerance on engineering drawing dents understanding toleranceHowever, for hearing-impaired students

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Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis; Vincent Tran, University of California, Davis; Gabriela Lee, University of California, Davis; Sadie Jean Davis, Mariko Chang Consulting, Inc. and Sadie J Davis Consulting LLC; Mary Spooner; Mariko Chang; Andrew X Stewart, NextSense EEG; Christopher John Nitta, University of California, Davis; Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Angelika Aldea Tamura, University of California, Davis; Xin Liu, University of California, Davis; Gene Gurkoff, University of California, Davis; Wilsaan M Joiner, University of California, Davis; Erkin Seker, University of California, Davis; Karen A Moxon, University of California Davis

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parallel.The formal activities are supplemented by informal gatherings among the students to promotecommunity building. Fellows’ research mentors are required to participate in formal training inmentoring and courses in diversity, equity, and inclusion.We assessed the outcomes of the program quantitatively by pre/post-surveys (issued before theworkshop and at the end of the academic year) and qualitatively through semi-structuredinterviews, with the help of an independent evaluator. In end-of-year assessments of Year 1(2022-2023), both funded fellows and unfunded trainees reported increased confidence in aspectsof neuroengineering skills, ethics, outreach, teamwork, and communication on 5-point Likert-scale survey questions, with some individual

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Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Saahil Sachdeva, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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mentor and the students. The qualitative analysis was performed inNVIVO 15. Our project has been exempted by our IRB office (IRB 2267358-1).Our review of the interviews, surveys, and attendance records indicated the implementation of apeer mentor had positive impacts for the learning outcomes of our clinical immersion program.From the summaries of the midterm evaluation, the students widely regarded the speakerresources as valuable and appreciated the peer mentor’s presence in clinical immersion sessions,but many did not attend the workshops due to scheduling conflicts, which averaged about twostudents per workshop. The interviews highlighted the profound respect and appreciation thestudents had for the peer mentor. Students regarded the peer

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Bailey Anne Wall, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Benjamin J. Hoefer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eileen W. Rossman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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studentperformance, foster a feeling of identity and belonging within engineering, and supportpersistence in STEM fields. For historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, thesedifficulties are especially significant, highlighting the need for more equitable and inclusiveteaching strategies.Underrepresented minorities and first-generation students often face a GPA gap of nearly 0.5 inPhysics, Statics, and Dynamics courses [1]. According to the Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo Collegeof Engineering's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page, 82.3% of underrepresented minority (URM)students graduated within six years in 2021, compared to 87.7% of non-URM students—a 5.4percentage point difference. While this represents a significant improvement from a

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Shadnaz Asgari, California State University, Long Beach; Ga Young Suh, California State University, Long Beach; Perla Ayala, California State University Long Beach

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industry needs. By sharing practical insights and best practices, thispaper aims to support educators and administrators in developing rigorous, industry-relevant, andinclusive programs that achieve ABET accreditation. 1. IntroductionBiomedical Engineering (BME) applies engineering and scientific principles to developinnovative healthcare solutions. It bridges technology and medicine to enhance patient outcomes,diagnostics, and treatments [1]. Its multidisciplinary nature enables it to tackle emerginghealthcare challenges and leverage technological advancements [2]. Innovations in artificialintelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics have further expanded BME’s impact,revolutionizing medical imaging, personalized medicine, and wearable