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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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deepen and solidify understanding. The instructional tools can be used in a classroom settingwith the physical models, or in a virtual setting using a simulation-based version. Many of theALMs include both a video of the scenario outcome (e.g., which way a spool accelerates whenpulling on a string) and a simulation that provides insight into the various forces involved [5].Reflection and Formative ReportA series of reflection questions are asked after the Instructional Tool. These questions askstudents to consider what they have learned, summarize the main key concepts, connect thematerial to applications in their daily lives, and reflect on areas in which they still need morepractice and support. These questions are designed to allow students

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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 as an accessible expert in theprogram that could advise and assist in the learning experience, particularly in the final project atthe end of the course. Students perceived the peer mentor as a bridge between the students andclinical participants, making communication less intimidating and the process of clinical needsfinding more accessible. The peer mentor reflected the importance of accommodating the needsof each student to ensure a productive experience for all members of the cohort.Future directions for our investigation in the peer mentor program include refining thescheduling of the workshops for increased accessibility for students and better tailoring thecontent towards the design process for medical devices. We would also like

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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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, it serves as an example of using statistical tools to uncovermeaningful trends and guide decision-making.Key FindingsIncome Levels and AV Adoption Rates: A weak positive correlation (+0.02) suggests asmall relationship between income levels and AV adoption rates in the synthetic data. Whilethis does not align with prior literature’s strong correlations, it reflects the variabilityintroduced in conceptual modeling.Education Levels and AV Adoption Rates: A moderate positive correlation (+0.22)indicates that higher education levels are associated with greater public trust and acceptanceof AVs. This supports findings that education fosters awareness and confidence in emergingtechnologies.Road Quality and Accident Rates: A negligible negative

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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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, theseBME students often have advisors with primary appointments in other programs. For moreinsights into the diversity of NeuralStorm participants, we asked about their parents’ educationlevels starting from Year 2: 24% of the participants in NeuralStorm are first-generation collegestudents and half of the participants did not have a parent that had a postgraduate degree.NeuralStorm Pre-/Post-survey: The pre/post-survey contained self-reported confidence levels onareas reflecting the learning outcomes of NeuralStorm. These confidence levels were designed asquantitative interpretations of the learning indicators derived from the learning outcomes andwere measured on a 5-point Likert scale. Here, we present the analysis from our Year 1 ofNeuralStorm

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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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needs evaluation, and regulatory strategies (Table 1).Cataract procedures were recorded in each location, including standard and femtosecond laser-assisted surgeries at UCI Medical Center and standard procedures in Vietnam and Paraguay. U.S.procedures used dedicated operating rooms, while global procedures were performed in sharedspaces, reflecting economic and logistical differences. Cataract surgery, performed >20 milliontimes annually [19], was ideal for comparison. All locations followed the standardphacoemulsification technique with intraocular lens implantation [20]. In the U.S., femtosecondlaser-assisted procedures were an option for privately insured patients, costing $245–$22,000 perQuality Adjusted Life Year [21]. Due to high

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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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considered, from both students’ and faculty members’ perspectives, todetermine the most effective strategies to foster student success. Each team member’s roles andresponsibilities were clearly defined, and a data collection plan was established to support thecollection of empirical evidence throughout the proposed project. Once the outline of the contentsof the proposal was established, the grant proposal was drafted over a two-month period. Thispaper outlines the detailed process of planning and developing the proposal, offering insights intothe methodologies used to identify challenges and propose interventions.The proposed interventions are particularly relevant in the context of Cal Poly Pomona, where thestudent population reflects a rich