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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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Gouri Vinod, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Trevor Franklin, University of Colorado Boulder

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, identity, in thissense, is shaped by their interactions and the social structures of which they are a part [8].By exploring the graduate students’ identities and motivations, which are not fixed, as Tsugawa[9] argued, researchers can learn more about graduate students' experiences to foster morestudent-centered graduate programs [9]. Previous research also highlighted the importance ofidentity in engineering education and research. Godwin [10] developed a measure of engineeringidentity, emphasizing its role in student success for undergraduate students, and highlighted howengineering identity had been shown as an indicator of educational and professional persistencein previous studies [11], [12], [13], [14]. Similarly, Litzler and Young [15] found

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Paper ID #49253Connections between a layered mentorship program and STEM identity forengineering students at an urban research universityDr. Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver Maryam Darbeheshti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Denver in 2009. She has been teaching at CU Denver since 2010. Darbeheshti’s research interests are in the area of Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Education. She is the PI of a recent NSF award that focuses on STEM identity at Urban Universities.William Taylor

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.A

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Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Sidney Katherine Uy Tesy, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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for longitudinal studies, AI literacy frameworks, andcross-disciplinary investigations to assess the long-term impact of GenAI on skill development. Thisreview contributes to the ongoing dialogue on AI's role in engineering education, offering insights foreducators, policymakers, and researchers. By ensuring a balanced approach that leverages GenAI’scapabilities while safeguarding human-centric education, this review aims to inform policy, drive futureresearch, and optimize GenAI's potential in preparing students for an AI-integrated world.Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of engineering education, developing durable skillssuch as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration hasbecome

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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Wynn Tranfield, University of California, Santa Cruz; Shelby Hallman, University of California, Los Angeles; Emily Halan Dovan, University of California, Los Angeles

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

engineer. Women identified students are less likely than male counterpartsto agree that they will be working in an engineering-related field ten years post-graduation [17].When this was further interrogated, it was found that women-identified students in the studyidentified a lack of effective female role models in the department, problems getting along withother students in the major, and feeling disrespected by male students. Study participantsreported that female role models or guest speakers offset feelings of isolation. Amelink andCreamer noted that female students encountered tokenism and stereotypes within theirdepartment, and that undergraduate experiences were formative to workplace expectations [17]. Many women in computer science

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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Emma Vick, University of Kentucky; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Joseph H Hammer; Matthew Whitwer, University of Kentucky; Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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Paper ID #47193Engineering student mental health status across gender identities: Analysisof data from the Healthy Minds StudyEmma Vick, University of Kentucky Emma has a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.Dr. Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky Sarah Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rowan University in New Jersey before attending graduate school for her PhD at the University of Massachusetts.Dr. Joseph H Hammer Associate Professor of Counseling

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ERM Technical Session: Faculty Influences on Student Support

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Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Eva Fuentes-Lopez, University of California, San Diego; Stanley M. Lo, University of California, San Diego; Alegra Eroy-Reveles, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

successful individuals whocome from similar backgrounds and who have navigated their pathways previously [21]. Othershave argued that this form of identity role-modeling is critical for underrepresented students inSTEM in terms of promoting belonging and success [22]. Additionally, these faculty members understand and reciprocate the importance ofmentoring, especially when there is some form of cultural relevance between the mentor and thementee. Alejandra describes the importance of these mentoring relationships, particularly whenentering her (predominantly white) graduate institution as an international student, stating: There was nobody who was Latinx in my whole entire program. But I did know about a professor who was in

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh

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purposefully breaks the traditional three-credit coursework intomodular, stackable single-credit classes, building from fast-paced reviews of fundamentals over traditionalgraduate-level core content to graduate-level specialized content. This change provides a flexible andpersonalized learning experience, allowing students to customize their education to align with theirinterests.To create the modularized curriculum, we leveraged the collective expertise of our chemical engineeringfaculty and external subject matter experts (SMEs) from industry, government, academia, and start-ups.Starting with our existing course-specific learning objectives, we employed group concept mapping to (1)brainstorm additional graduate-level learning objectives, (2) group

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ENT-9: Multidisciplinary Activities in Engineering Innovation

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Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman; Seth Yeboah Ntim

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

purpose of this work-in-progress (WIP) phenomenological study is to explore howengineering students perceive entrepreneurship and envision their future entrepreneurial selves,with a specific focus on understanding the personal and social factors that shape their evolvingentrepreneurial identity within the engineering field. Many engineering departments across theU.S. have implemented curricular and co-curricular programs aimed at promotingentrepreneurship and innovation. The primary goal of these efforts is to produce graduates whocontribute to creating personal, economic and societal value through an entrepreneurial mindset.For instance, the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) has been instrumental inthese initiatives, fostering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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Jacqueline Rose Tawney, California Institute of Technology; Morgan L Hooper, University of Toronto; Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Maria Jose Azcona Baez, California Institute of Technology; Meredith Hooper, California Institute of Technology; Matthew Alexander Langley; Nina Mohebbi, California Institute of Technology; Micah Kalaihi Kushi Nishimoto, California Institute of Technology; Kay T Xia, California Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

: A Project is Conceived at ASEE On a rainy evening in Baltimore, three engineering educators are at the LEES mixer during the 2023 ASEE National Conference and Exhibition. Jacque, then a graduate student at a STEM-focused institution, Meredith, a graduate student at the same in- stitution, and Morgan, a recent graduate, were leaving the event, feeling inspired by the discourse, connections and support they’d found throughout the conference. A theme for them had been feeling the difference between their “normal” STEM set- ting and their interactions at the conference, which often went beyond the technical to discuss identity, belonging, community, and sociotechnical impacts. They won

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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Tabe Ako Abane, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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female students' willingness to engagein discussions about their academic paths [41]. If female students perceive their advisors as lesssupportive or more critical, they may be less inclined to seek their guidance, thereby contributingto the observed disparity in communication behaviors. Additionally, the identity and backgroundof the advisor can influence the comfort level of students when discussing sensitive topics [42].This dynamic can create a feedback loop in which men feel more supported and are thus morelikely to engage in discussions, while women may feel less inclined to do so due to perceivedbarriers.The moderately positive relationship between advisor relationships and changing lab experiencesreinforces these findings. Healthy

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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Abigail Brooks-Ramirez, University of California, Berkeley; Rebecca Dang, University of California, Berkeley; Bryan Adolfo Ventura Benitez, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Yan, University of California, Berkeley

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of scholars from the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at theinstitution studied. The three undergraduate researchers in this study identify as members ofhistorically underrepresented groups in engineering, bringing with them life experiences thatshape their understanding of equity, access, and pedagogy in DS education. Two of theseundergraduate researchers also currently serve as TAs within the DS degree programs, furtherpositioning them at the intersection of both institutional structures and student experiences. Theirdual role as both educators and students enables a critical perspective on how teaching assistantsnavigate the sociotechnical divide, particularly in how they balance technical instruction withfostering

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ERM Technical Session: Student Mental Health & Wellbeing I

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Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #46095Bridging Support Networks: The Role of Formal and Informal Mentors inUndergraduate Engineering Students’ Emotional Well-Being and AcademicSuccessMrs. Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University Narjes is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Rowan University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in Iran and subsequently worked as an industrial engineer in the food industry for over 10 years. Narjes’ research and activism focuses on women in the Middle East. Particularly, she is focused on how resources, culture, and gendered norms impact their engineering identity development.Sowmya

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Matthew J Miller, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Andrea Hércules, Loyola University Chicago; Erika Esmeralda de la Riva, Loyola University Chicago

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Paper ID #47701A Model of Increased Female Engineering Persistence to GraduationDr. Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago Dr. Gail Baura is Founding Director & Chair, and Professor of Engineering at Loyola University Chicago. Previously, she was a Professor of Medical Devices at Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, which is one of the Claremont Colleges. She received her BS Electrical Engineering degree from Loyola Marymount University, her MS Electrical Engineering and MS Biomedical Engineering degrees from Drexel University, and her PhD Bioengineering degree from the University of Washington. Between

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Rebecca Cors, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wendy C. Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Victor zavala, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Derek Johnson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Kerri Lyn Phillips, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

suggests that the development of these two factors associated with graduateschool success – research self-efficacy and sense of belonging – was sometimes intertwined forFF students. This is captured in a written reflection: “I believe that researchers (or anyone) are best at their professional/academic roles when they are happy in their personal roles; having a strong network of peers has been fundamental to feeling capable in grad school.”This echoes prior research on the importance of peers and mentors on an individual’s self-efficacy [4]. The links FF students made between sense of belonging and understanding how towork with new environments, people, and ways of doing things in graduate school align

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Supporting Teachers and Students in STEM+C Learning Beyond the Classroom

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Yuqing Pan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

students’ STEM learning at home,while also collaborating with community leaders to integrate local resources and expertise intoeducational activities. Furthermore, teachers play a key role in mediating between students andexternal stakeholders, ensuring that students' learning experiences are both meaningful andrelevant. By facilitating these connections, teachers help bridge the gap between classroomlearning and real-world applications, ultimately enhancing students’ engagement and achievementin activities. The outermost layer, the social and academic context, encompasses societal, cultural, andpolicy-related factors that influence STEM education. Teachers need to navigate this complexlayer by balancing national education policies, societal

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

conductedwith underrepresented undergraduate students. These themes—familial support, mentorship,identity, and skill-building—are examined within the broader context of existing scholarship.While the findings of the focus groups serve as a point of connection, this review aims to situatethese themes within the larger body of knowledge on student experiences in higher education,providing a foundation for understanding their implications for research engagement andgraduate aspirations.Familial Encouragement and AspirationsWithin the CCW framework, familial capital refers to the cultural knowledge and resilience thatstudents gain through their family connections and support. Families often play a pivotal role infostering academic persistence and ambition

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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Jemimmah Namodi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University ; Gül E. Kremer, University of Dayton; Qing Li; Shan Jiang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #47692Empowering Professional Skill Training for STEM Graduate Students ThroughActive Learning and Inductive TeachingJemimmah Namodi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Jemimmah Namodi is a PhD student in Higher Education at the School of Education, Iowa State University. She earned her MBA from Kenyatta University and a Master of Science in Student Affairs from Missouri State University. Her research interests focus on rural populations, emphasizing their educational experiences and pathways in higher education.Dr. Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University Ann Gansemer-Topf is Professor and

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University; Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

succeed—and helps students form a positive STEM identity, both of which are strong predictors ofacademic persistence. Similarly, [4] found that students who participate in structured mentorshipprograms are more likely to remain in STEM majors and pursue advanced degrees. Thesementorship relationships provide students with guidance, role models, emotional support, andaccess to professional networks, thereby reducing the feelings of isolation that often discourageunderrepresented students from persisting in STEM fields [6]. Equally important are hands-onresearch experiences, which allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-worldproblems, thus reinforcing their understanding and increasing their motivation. A meta-analysisby [7] found that

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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Juliette Sweeney, University of Toronto

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

2019 was only 26% [4]. In contrast to the relatively lownumber of women graduates from GEPs, public discourse supports increasing the number ofwomen within engineering. Academia [5], industry [6], and government in Canada [7] are unitedin seeking to increase the number of women in the engineering profession but there remains agap between this aspiration and the reality within the profession. This paper explores why asimilar gap exists between public discourse and the actual long-term graduation rates fromCanadian graduate engineering schools and the experience of students and faculty within theseprograms.Studying GEPs in Canada is important as GEPs are a critical source of new women engineeringleaders in industry and the only source of new

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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James Weichert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hoda Eldardiry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

was open to all graduate students interested in machine learning and alsoincluded students from other engineering and science disciplines, including civil engineering,industrial engineering, and psychology. This disciplinary diversity, combined with the diversity inresearch interests among students, contributed to a variety of perspectives during the module’sclass discussions. Each of the two lectures in the module was attended by between 20 and 30students (out of a total enrollment of 40). This represented a significant drop in attendance for thecourse, attributable to the fact that module material was not being assessed and class attendancewas not tracked. While the smaller class size paralleled a graduate seminar environment, thelower

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International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

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Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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International Division (INTL)

effectively in this new setting.The concept of Funds of Identity also sheds light on the emotional foundations students rely on,such as family and cultural connections, which help them maintain balance amid uncertainty.Though physically distant, these ties remain emotionally central and act as anchors. However,balancing these relationships with academic pressures and time differences often creates tensionbetween adapting to a new life and preserving cultural continuity.Importantly, the identity resources students draw upon are not fixed. They evolve as studentsconfront and adapt to the demands of their temporary academic stay. These shifts often lead todeeper self-awareness, with participants beginning to see new educational possibilities, such

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University

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ASEE,IEEE who is passionate about STEM education to introduce K1-12 students to computing/ engineering skills and digital literacy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Strategies for Enhancing Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Engagement Among International Graduate Engineering Students at one of the Nation’s HBCUsABSTRACTInclusiveness, participation, and engagement are essential components for fostering positiveacademic success in graduate engineering programs. Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs) play a pivotal role in providing access to high-quality education forunderrepresented groups in STEM fields, particularly in engineering. However, challengespersist in achieving

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ERM Technical Session: Strategies for Student Support

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Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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University of Alaska before continuing to study math at the master’s level at UH. She began PhD studies and joined the Nanosystems Lab, led by Dr. Joseph J. Brown, in 2021 and currently leads the research into micromechanical metamaterial interlocking structures (MIS). The unique multi-level vertically integrated mentorship program (VIP) in place in the Nanosystems Lab has developed the MIS project as a VIP and Corrisa acts as a co-mentor for 4 undergraduates and 3 master’s students. Her role as a mentor and collaborator has supported skills development in her mentees as well as augmented her own ability to lead a research team and coordinate multithreaded projects.Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaii at M¯anoa

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 3: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging II

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Clay Walker, University of Michigan; Mariel Krupansky, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Kenneth M. Alfano, University of Michigan; Colleen Hart, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #48280Being and Becoming an Engineer: How Generative AI Shapes UndergraduateEngineering EducationDr. Clay Walker, University of Michigan Dr. Walker is a Lecturer III in the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering Technical Communication Program. He regularly teaches first-year, intermediate, and senior writing courses for students in all engineering disciplines, but especially Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science Engineering. His research focuses on the interplay between identity, experience, and agency in language and literacy practices, with a focus on style and the development of expertise in AI

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ERM Technical Session: A Focus on Faculty Experiences & Perceptions

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Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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school classroom teacher, school administrator, and teacher educator. He is a three-time graduate of the University of Illinois (A.B. in History; M.Ed. in Educational Organization and Leadership; Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction).Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Chris Migotsky is the Senior Coordinator of Faculty Teaching Programs within the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. He also has college-level academic advising duties with undergraduate students from all departments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Navigating Challenges: Women Teaching Faculty Members’ Experience in Teaching-Focused Communities of

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ERM Technical Session: A Focus on Faculty Experiences & Perceptions

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Jasmine A Smith, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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maintaining these relationships. In addition to their research mentoringrelationships, they also have to balance their personal and professional life, while carrying outtheir research. Because of their many responsibilities, it is not surprising that graduate studentsoften have a poor work-life balance, which has been linked to their poor mental health status [6].This decline in mental health can negatively impact their ability to carry out their work andpersist within their program [7], while simultaneously impacting their overall self-awareness.The increase in studies within the last five years shows that graduate students’ mental andphysical wellness is a growing problem [6], [8], [9], [10]. Even though graduate students are inmentoring

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 2: Designing Creativity - Innovation Through First-Year Maker Projects

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Deniz Yaralioglu, University of California, Santa Cruz; Yuhui Wang, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kelly Lin, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Paper ID #48232Teaching Creative Design in Virtual Reality: A Course Designed and Taughtby Students, for StudentsDeniz Yaralioglu, University of California, Santa Cruz Deniz Yaralioglu is a third-year Computer Science undergraduate at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Deniz was a previous student in Creative Design in Virtual Reality, where he realized his passion for crafting engaging and interactive virtual environments. After completing the course, he joined the First-Year Design program as a student instructor. In this role, he aimed to streamline the curriculum and introduce industry-standard tools that

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Student Services & Supports

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Seema C Shah-Fairbank P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Eric Steward, University of South Alabama; Nelson Román Gómez-Torres, The University of Texas at Arlington

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identify and cultivate future leaders [21]. They serve as academic,professional and personal mentors, offering valuable guidance.Effective advisors are relationship builders and credible institutional representatives, who fostermeaningful connections with students eager for mentorship [22], [23]. Over time, theadvisor-student relationship often evolves into a lasting bond. Advisors also act as advocates,addressing organizational challenges by proposing solutions and securing external resources,when necessary [24], [25], [26].Active advising significantly contributes to a positive public perception of the studentorganization [27]. Student organizations typically operate with clear missions, visions, and tasks,and advisors are a pivotal role in

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ERM Technical Session: Student Mental Health & Wellbeing I

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Daniel Patrick Mountain, University of Kentucky; Gabriella Pitcher, University of Kentucky; Kelsey Elizabeth Everman; Joseph H Hammer; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky

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uniquely heighten their risk ofmental health struggles. These include an exceptionally rigorous workload, a high volume ofassignments that disrupts efforts to maintain a work-life balance, and intense pressure to excel,often stemming from themselves or their peers [4]. Research on the mental health of engineeringstudents reveals that these challenges are not merely individual struggles but are deeply rooted inthe norms and expectations of engineering culture [5].Engineering CultureEngineering culture has been defined as a “culture of stress” [6], [7], where students experiencerigorous courses and high workloads. This can lead to the normalization of stress, wherestudents, despite feeling overwhelmed, may believe their stress is not severe enough