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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary Taillefer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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scalablemodel for improving STEM education and addressing disparities in graduation rates andworkforce representation.AcknowledgementThe author wishes to thank Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur, Senior Research and Evaluation Associateat the WPI Morgan Teaching & Learning Center, for administering the student survey andproviding valuable support in interpreting the response data. The author also gratefullyacknowledges the generous contributions of WPI alumni donors, whose financial support made itpossible to acquire the equipment and instrumentation used in this course.References[1] R. Ram, S. Fuller, A. Panwar, J. Schulamn, K. Young, M. Ellsworth, S. Sotudeh and H. Kaur, "Aerospace and Defense Workforce Study," Ernst & Young LLP, 2022.[2] J. Marcus

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Maria Smith, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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talk about astronautics, I completely understand that a lot of the concepts that were discussed in the book are going to go over my head. Reading about Mary Jackson and her work in the Supersonic Pressure Tunnel was very interesting because of how many times we discussed wind tunnels in class, and reading about how integral they are to aerospace engineering was also extremely interesting. • Obviously, with aerospace engineering being such an important role in the Space Race in the late 1950's and early 1960's, society was being impacted by whether or not we were going to beat the Russians into space. Another major application of aerospace

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State University; Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Catherine Smith, Bowling Green State University

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impact, the project identifies several short- and long-termperformance goals. These goals serve as guiding benchmarks for recruitment, training,implementation, and student outcomes. Table 2 outlines these key goals and their correspondingevaluation measures.Table 2. Proposed Framework: short- and long-term goals and suggested assessment Performance Goal(s) Key Measure(s) Recruitment of HS  Number of HS teachers who express interest and willingness to Teachers participate in training and teach the aviation curriculum Professional development  Number of HS teachers who achieve FAA Part 107 certification and of HS Teachers demonstrate readiness to deliver

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Favour Ocheja, Purdue School of Aviation Transportation Technology; Tracy L Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie B. Coder, The Pennsylvania State University; James G Coder, Pennsylvania State University; Mark D. Maughmer, The Pennsylvania State University

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significantly, as seen in Figure 2, demonstrating the limitations of generativeAI in solving problems in aerospace engineering. 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Remember Understand Apply Analyze ChatGPT-4 Gemini Fig. 2. Percent correct by ChatGPT-4 and Gemini for each question type.The “Remember” level of Bloom’s taxonomy relies on recalling of previously learned facts andconcepts. Chat GPT-4’s

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor St. Fleur, Prairie View A&M University; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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rocket. This initial task ensuredshe was well-prepared for the more specialized responsibilities to follow. Afterward, she delvedinto the previous work conducted with ULA on Centaur V, enabling her to catch up to thecurrent state of their test readiness process.The Vulcan Centaur, a specific rocket design developed by ULA, includes an upper stage knownas the Centaur V. This stage is fueled by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, equipped with twoengines, and features cryogenic tanks insulated with foam. ET30’s primary focus was on CentaurV’s upper stage section. The Centaur V test article overview involved several critical objectives:structurally qualifying the internal and external hardware against critical failure modes, designlimits, and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lani McGuire, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University

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[1] M. Clark et al., “Academic Pathways Study: Processes And Realities,” in 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2008, p. 13.137.1-13.137.23. doi: 10.18260/1-2--3564.[2] R. Stevens, K. O’Connor, L. Garrison, A. Jocuns, and D. M. Amos, “Becoming an Engineer: Toward a Three Dimensional View of Engineering Learning,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 355–368, Jul. 2008, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2008.tb00984.x.[3] R. G. Hadgraft and A. Kolmos, “Emerging learning environments in engineering education,” Australas. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 3–16, Jan. 2020, doi: 10.1080/22054952.2020.1713522.[4] K. A. Smith, S. D. Sheppard, D. W. Johnson, and R. T. Johnson

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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guidelines in [10]. The iterative refinement process, which included theoretical calculationsand simulation, reflects approaches from [11]. 1 L = 2 𝜌𝜌𝑉𝑉 2 𝑐𝑐𝑙𝑙 𝑆𝑆 (1) 1 D = 2 𝜌𝜌𝑉𝑉 2 𝑐𝑐𝑑𝑑 𝑆𝑆 (2)The formula for lift force includes air density (ρ), flight speed (V), lift coefficient (𝑐𝑐𝑙𝑙 ), and wingarea (S). It is typically assumed that the lift force is equal to the UAV's instantaneous weight duringcruise and loiter phases. The lift

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Martinez Soto, Syracuse University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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underdeveloped by the end of their college career.Finally, based on these findings, further research needs to be done to establish the scalability ofstudent-let recruitment processes. As demonstrated by the results section, the time commitmentneeded from the recruiters is the biggest cost of participating in this activity. Therefore, newrecruitment strategies must be developed to support the growth of the program in the long term.References[1] R. V. Shah, T. J. Albert, V. Bruegel-Sanchez, A. R. Vaccaro, A. S. Hilibrand, and J. N. Grauer, “Industry Support and Correlation to Study Outcome for Papers Published in Spine:,” Spine, vol. 30, no. 9, pp. 1099–1104, May 2005, doi: 10.1097/01.brs.0000161004.15308.b4.[2] O. Meade, M. Millar, T. Hall, C

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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tool in the aerospace industry and is used in a variety ofapplications. Early aerospace VR pioneers have been using the technology since the 80’s; onesuch pioneer is NASA, who used large VR rigs for astronaut training [3]. Another long-standingexample is use for pilot training, in which aviators can simulate flights from a digital cockpit onthe ground [4]. Modern advancements have expanded applications beyond these examples. Forinstance, VR can be used for microgravity training to potentially reduce space motion sicknesscaused by the feeling of weightlessness [5]. Engineers also utilize VR for engine design, allowingdesigners to both visualize and optimize components for turbomachinery [6]. Additionally, VR isbeing explored as a method for

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell William Mailen, Auburn University; Jeffrey LaMondia, Auburn University; Sushil Adhikari P.E., Auburn University; Katharine H. Brown, Auburn University; Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University; Jordan Harshman, Auburn University

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will offer afaculty workshop on graduate-level writing support in STEM locally and broadcast via a virtualmeeting platform in the final year of the award. This workshop will feature the grant’s findingsand materials.7. Acknowledgements This work has been funded by a National Science Foundation Innovations in GraduateEducation grant, award number 2224967.8. References[1] S. Simpson, R. Clemens, D. R. Killingsworth, and J. D. Ford, “Creating a Culture of Communication: A Graduate-Level STEM Communication Fellows Program at a Science and Engineering University.,” Across the Disciplines, vol. 12, pp. 167–187, 2015.[2] D. Allison, L. Cooley, J. Lewkowicz, and D. Nunan, “Dissertation writing in action: The development of a

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yinchien Huang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Derek Carpenter, Purdue University; Jitesh H Panchal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lukas Goodworth, Westmont College Engineering Department; Douglas Fontes, Westmont College

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illustrate the broader educational valueof project-based learning in engineering classrooms. By integrating real-world applications andfostering a sense of authentic responsibility and interest, these opportunities enhance engagementby allowing projects’ significance to extend beyond the classroom. Ultimately, this workreinforces the value of experiential learning in engineering education, exhibiting how real-worldresearch opportunities can inspire creativity, resilience, and a commitment to meaningfulcontributions in STEM fields.References[1] S. M. A. Alfaro, "Linking experiential learning and real life: A design case featuringimmersive learning," Journal of Learning Spaces, vol. 11, no. 1, 2022. [Online]:https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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difficult for someone withlittle to no science experience at this level.”“Sometimes the professor talks a little bit too fast to follow.”For Question 4, the students indicated that they were amazed or surprised in the following maincategories: rockets, orbits, space environment, and the connections to scenes in “The Martian”.In the rocket category, the main knowledge that was surprising or amazing was that most Earthatmosphere propulsions systems need air and thus do not work in space. They were alsoimpressed with how well the water rockets they built were able to fly. For the orbits category,some main recurring themes were that it was amazing how fast low Earth satellite orbits aretraveling (7.8 km/s), and how that there is still gravity in space

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahao Yu, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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environmental benefits,eliminating the use of leaded Avgas faces numerous challenges and introduces greateruncertainty to the fueling process, especially during the transition phase. The FAA has approvedtwo unleaded Avgas: Swift’s fuel UL94 and General Aviation Modifications, Inc.’s fuelG100UL [12]. Swift’s fuel has been commercially available for nine years and meets the ASTMInternational Standard, ASTM D7547, Specification for Hydrocarbon Unleaded AviationGasoline [12]. While G100UL holds an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate, it does not have anindustry consensus standard specification yet, such as ASTM D910 or ASTM D7547 [12]. Asmost FBOs do not have the tanking capability to have two or more grades of Avgas, if an FBOswitched to Swift’s UL94 fuel

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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Academy in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering, responsible for teaching, scholarship, and leadership at the Academy and Department levels. He was commissioned as an Engineer Officer from the U.S. Military Academy in 1997, where he majored in Civil Engineering. He has served in a variety of assignments around the world, including Afghanistan, the Sinai Peninsula, Bosnia, and Croatia. COL Hill served in the department from 2006-2009 and from 2016 to the present. Along the way, he earned Master’s degrees in Engineering Management (Missouri S&T) and Civil Engineering (Virginia Tech) and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (The University of Texas at Austin). He has taught several courses in the civil

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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: A review of the literature.Improving Schools,” 19(3), 267–277, 2016https://doi.org/10.1177/1365480216659733[8] J. E. Mills, D. F. Treagust, “Engineering Education – Is Problem-Based or Project-BasedLearning the Answer?” Australasian Journal of Engineering education (AAEE), ISSN 1324-5821,2003[9] A. Yadav, D. Subedi, M. A. Lundeberg, and C. F. Bunting, “Problem-based Learning: Influenceon Students' Learning in an Electrical Engineering Course,” Journal of Engineering Education,2011, 100: 253-280. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2011.tb00013.x[10] Clark, S., Jasra, S., “Detecting Differences Between Concealed and Unconcealed EmotionsUsing iMotions EMOTIENT,’ Journal of Emerging Forensic Sciences Research, Vol. 5, No. 1,2020.[11] M. A

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M University; Ethan Bisgaard, NASA; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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Space Flight Center (MSFC) in the summer of 2024 under the ET50 Special TestEquipment Design Branch team. The student was chosen for the Minority Science andEngineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), which the U.S. Department of Education funds topromote and increase the number of minorities in STEM. The program requires a specificproject/research assignment for the selected student to complete during their time at theinternship, allocating the student to a particular branch to successfully carry out this task with theaid of a mentor(s). This student was tasked to complete Project 21: Support Design AnalysisTeam in Developing Test Hardware Equipment under the supervision and mentorship of theET50 Branch Chief and the Structural Design Team Lead

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian . Janke ., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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volatile fossil fuel markets. Regulatory frameworks,such as stricter emissions standards imposed by international bodies such as the InternationalCivil Aviation Organization (ICAO), further incentivize this transition, as does the growingconsumer demand for sustainable aviation solutions.Online education has witnessed remarkable growth in the past decade, especially in the U.S.According to a report from the U. S. Education Department’s National Center for EducationStatistics [8], there was a substantial 5.7% increase in the number and proportion of college anduniversity students enrolled in online classes in 2017. This growth persisted even as overallpost-secondary enrollments experienced a slight decline of 0.5%. The global COVID-19pandemic

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabrina Olson, University of Michigan; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Ethics, 11(3), 373–385.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-005-0006-3Post, S. (2014). Space shuttle case studies: Challenger and Columbia. 2014 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--23027Foust, J. (2023, May 1). Environmental groups Sue Faa over starship launch license. SpaceNews.Retrieved Jan 11, 2025, fromhttps://spacenews.com/environmental-groups-sue-faa-over-starship-launch-license/Federal Aviation Administration. (2024, September 17). FAA proposes $633,009 in civilpenalties against spacex. FAA Proposes $633,009 in Civil Penalties Against SpaceX | FederalAviation Administration. Retrieved Jan 12, 2025,fromhttps://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-633009-civil-penalties-against-spacexVogler, D., Macey, S

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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, (system elements and physical interfaces) that provides thesolution for a product, service, or enterprise [5].Function and Form Mapping: Often, it is easy for the engineer to neglect the actual valuecreation source of a system, i.e. its function, and concentrate solely on the tangible elements thatcan be seen, i.e. physical form [6]. However, both are mutually connected and form the basis fordefining a system’s purpose and value. As noted by Haberfellner et. al [6], function usuallyabstract, cannot be implemented without form and form usually tangible, without functioncreates no value [6]. In design, you know the functions you want and try to create the form todeliver the function(s) [6]. The function should be neutral and conceived independently

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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assessment is based on self-reported survey data collected at the conclusion of the summer program,which provides valuable insights into student perceptions but may not fully capture long-term impact.Future efforts may include longitudinal tracking of participants to assess career paths, graduate studyenrollment, and continued engagement in research activities.References[1] M. Jahan and S. Aly, "Engaging Undergraduate Students in Hands-on Research Using Undergraduate-specific Small Internal Grants from the University," 2018. [Online]. Available: DOI: 10.18260/1-2-30400.[2] C. Craney, T. McKay, A. Mazzeo, J. Morris, C. Prigodich, and R. D. Groot, "Cross-DisciplinePerceptions of the Undergraduate Research Experience," The Journal of Higher Education

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Jiansen Wang, University of Houston-Victoria; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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inaviation courses may in applied to more advanced aviation courses in the future. Future researchmay also consider incorporating emerging technologies into textbooks of such course.REFERENCES[1] “Airline Deregulation Act of 1978,” Pub. L. No. 95-504, 92 Stat. 1705, Oct. 24, 1978. [Online]. Available: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/senate-bill/2493[2] “Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge,” Federal Aviation Administration. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak[3] J. G. Wensveen, Air transportation: A Global Management Perspective. 2023. 9th edition. ISBN: 9780367364472[4] G. Meijer, Fundamentals of Aviation Operations. 2020. 1st edition. ISBN: 9780367332396.[5] S. K. Kearns