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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud K Quweider, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jorge Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Ala Qubbaj, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Valley (UTRGV) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Weaving of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence into the Fabric of Cybersecurity Curriculum: From Degree Plans to Capstone ProjectsAbstractAs our newly designed degree in Cybersecurity enters its fourth year, students in the program arestarting to take courses beyond the basic ones, including senior courses, technical electives, andcapstone projects. While Cybersecurity is at the heart of our degree that addresses the nationalneed for cybersecurity specialists, how we approach the education and pedagogy of cybersecurityin the era of Big Data and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) is a question that weare addressing

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Allard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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developing proofs-of-concept and prototypes for sponsors in the tech, education, and non-profit sectors, but the course itself is an innovative model of multidisciplinary pedagogy, with instructors from CS and Writing backgrounds working together to teach and mentor soon-to-be NC State graduates. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Survey of Task Planning: Pre- and Post-Assessment of a Project Management Activity in the Computer Science Senior CapstoneAbstract: Task planning is a foundational project management activity in North Carolina StateUniversity’s Computer Science (CS) senior capstone wherein student teams collaborativelyoutline

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos R Morales, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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formation of their senior capstone teams.Introduction and backgroundThe Computer Graphics Technology department at Purdue University requires students to take atwo-course senior capstone to satisfy the Student Objectives (SO) required by the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) under the Engineering TechnologyAccreditation Commission (ETAC).During the first semester, students evaluate Requests for Proposals, respond to proposals bypitching solutions to the projects that align with their interests, negotiate terms for the executionof their project, and write the necessary contracts and charters to enter into a binding agreementwith the client.To succeed, the students must demonstrate they have “an ability to apply written, oral

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Edward Dougherty, United States Military Academy; Maria R. Ebling, United States Military Academy

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Capstone CourseOur capstone course is a year-long course taken by all seniors in the department, not justComputer Science majors. In this course, students are placed in groups of four to six tocomplete a major project across two semesters. We split the course into the first and secondsemester offerings: Capstone 1 and Capstone 2 respectively. The capstone courses had 65students complete it with 29 who had previously taken ToC. Occasionally non-EECS majorsare part of some groups due to the interdisciplinary nature of the projects, but most groupmembers are EECS majors. Deliverables include a project analysis, lab notebook, formalgroup presentations (such as sprint reviews), as well as written documents (such as a designreport and a continuity

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley A Brashear, Texas A&M University; Sandra B Nite, Texas A&M University; Richard Lawrence, Texas A&M University; Dhruva Chakravorty, Texas A&M University

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dense landscape of topics from which to developcurricular materials. To meet these challenges, we developed an effective approach to teaching Pythonprogramming to secondary students with no prior programming experience in a week-long summer camp.The method we used employs project based learning and highly curated foundational lessons. Thisapproach begins with the identification of an appropriate capstone project that falls within the theme ofthe camp (e.g. coding, cybersecurity, data science) and that can be completed by students with minimalinstruction from camp staff. These projects should also be able to incorporate more advancedprogramming techniques than those that are covered during the camp to keep all students engaged,including those

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Foley, Universite de Sherbrooke

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Paper ID #46287The Development of Concept-Space, a Digital Workspace that Mirrors Howthe Brain Organizes and Expands Knowledge, Reveals Positive Impacts forLearners, Teamwork and TeachersDr. Ing. David Foley, Universite de Sherbrooke David Foley, Dr. Ing. teaches engineering design at Universit´e de Sherbrooke where he supervises teams of students in realizing their capstone design projects. A majority of his time for the last 14 years have been invested in developing breakthrough technology to better support human thinking and learning processes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Aaron Kyle, Duke University; Ido Davidesco, University of Connecticut; Chad Dorsey; Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, University of Connecticut

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control. The classroom experience revealedgains in students’ self-efficacy in engineering design and improvements in ability to recognizekey components of feedback-control systems. Class tests also revealed challenges associatedwith scaffolding both students and teachers at these grade levels and levels of experience orinterest in computational subjects. Students struggled with algorithmic design in particular,which made it harder for them to complete the capstone projects in the curricula. There werealso lessons learned about robust design and instrumentation of physical devices in classes thatmight only use them for a short period of time, posing hurdles for both students and teachers.Software affordances developed for programming and analyzing

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.E

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University

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development projects of their choosing weeklyover the course of the semester. The course was conducted over two semesters: an initial pilot,followed by a refined iteration incorporating lessons learned and student feedback.In both iterations of this course, students live stream for a set amount of hours each week whilemaintaining a diary of their accomplishments and how they felt their individual streams went. Weevaluate the students on their perceived self-efficacy and the evolving perceptions of their goalsand desired achievements during this course through three reflection assignments.Our observations reveal that students initially took the course to set aside time to work onpersonal projects and develop their programming skills, with motivations

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Runu Proma Das, University of Georgia; Tathyana Moratti, University of Georgia; Shari Gasper, University of Georgia; Beshoy Morkos, University of Georgia

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system design, manufacturing, and their respective education. His system design research focuses on developing computational representation and reasoning support for managing complex system design through the use of Model Based approaches. The goal of Dr. Morkos’ manufacturing research is to fundamentally reframe our understanding and utilization of product and process representations and computational reasoning capabilities to support the development of models which help engineers and project planners intelligently make informed decisions. On the engineering education front, Dr. Morkos’ research explores means to improve persistence and diversity in engineering education by leveraging students’ design experiences

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiuhua Si, California Baptist University; Keith Hekman, California Baptist University; Jinxiang Xi

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% disliked it.Students were also asked how they used MathCAD in other classes. Figure 2 shows the results ofthe survey. Over 50 percent of the students used MathCAD on homework and projects, while manyfewer used it on tests. In the free response portion of the survey, students indicated that they wereusing MathCAD in their Machine Design and Capstone courses. In the machine design course, theinstructor noted that a few students use MathCAD for the take-home exams each year. Figure 2, Use of MathCAD in other classesDiscussionThe survey results suggest that MathCAD significantly enhances student engagement andunderstanding in engineering courses. MathCAD alleviates repetitive tasks that often detract fromdeeper learning by

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shana Shaw, Texas A&M University; L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University; laila badran, Texas A&M University

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, the better. Previous research surrounding the engineering readiness gap has covered topics such asactive, collaborative, and project-based learning in which students are expected to solve anengineering problem while working in teams. The traditional coursework in an engineeringundergraduate degree plan teaches technical and core classes in a sequence while laterintroducing capstone projects that combine the technical and professional skillsets needed todevelop an industry-sponsored project during the senior year. The proficiency of concepts suchas teamwork, communication, project management, and professionalism are expected to be usedin senior-level engineering design classes but may not have been emphasized through thetraditional

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David C Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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flexibility makes PMKS+ a versatile tool, suitable for use in capstone or final projects, not just at WPI but also at other universities. • Collaborative: The application should facilitate sharing and collaboration, enabling groups to work together on a single linkage. PMKS+ allows users to save, export, and share their designs with others, promoting the exchange of ideas and fostering a collaborative learning environment. This feature is particularly valuable in educational settings, where students often work in groups and benefit from discussing their designs with their peers and instructors. • Accessible: PMKS+ should be compatible with multiple operating systems, require no downloads

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Claudia Bascur, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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solving, instructional material design, teacher training, and gender studies. She teaches undergraduate courses in environmental management, energy, and the fundamentals of industrial processes at the School of Engineering, UNAB. She currently coordinates the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit at the School of Engineering (UNAB). She is engaged in continuing teacher training in active learning methodologies at the three campuses of the School of Engineering (Concepci´on, Vi˜na del Mar, and Santiago, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and keynote lectures, and served as a referee

Conference Session

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Cameron Amely, California State University, Fresno; Wei Wu, California State University, Fresno; Jesus Leyva, California State University, Fresno

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, Construction, and Planning from the University of Florida in 2010. Dr. Wu’s teaching interests include Construction and Engineering Graphics, Design Visualization, Design-Build Project Delivery, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Advanced Planning and Pre-construction, and Construction Management Senior Capstone. He received the 2018 Teaching Excellence Award of the Associated Schools of Construction (Region 7) and the 2019 Provost Award in Innovation from Fresno State. Dr. Wu’s research focuses on BIM, educational technology, extended reality (XR), and construction and engineering education. He has published more than 70 articles and conference proceedings in these areas. Dr. Wu’s research has been funded by regional and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Allen Calhoun, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; Aarohi Shah, University of Cincinnati

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of Engineering and Computing Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Developing an Instrument to Understand Engineering Student usage of Digital External Resources from Solution Manuals to Generative AI IntroductionThe overall structure of the higher education system has not changed in quite some time, especiallyin engineering education. As Sorby et al. astutely observe, "Over the years, we educators havedone some tinkering around the edges, such as adding in a capstone design project, or replacingFortran with other programming languages—but the basic structure of the curriculum remainsunchanged even though our students can now

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arezou Harraf; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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academic integrity when AI tools are used in design projects, lab reports, or senior capstone experiences? • How do we determine the accuracy and reliability of outputs through different AI models?The reviewed frameworks—ranging from PAIR and UNESCO models to the TOEframework—collectively advocate for a balanced approach to AI integration in student research.They call for technical proficiency, ethical vigilance, and institutional support. However, none ofthese frameworks fully address the unique demands of engineering education, where practicalapplications, creativity, and safety-critical considerations converge.AI-Assisted Literature ReviewNumerous references highlight AI’s potential to significantly reduce workload and save time invarious

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.C

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hossein Jamali, University of Nevada, Reno; Andrew L DeBolt; Henry Dalton, University of Nevada, Reno; Jenavieve K Layosa, University of Nevada, Reno; Ilana Rose Macy; Ponkoj Chandra Shill, University of Nevada, Reno; David Feil-Seifer, University of Nevada, Reno; Frederick C Harris, University of Nevada, Reno; Sergiu Dascalu, University of Nevada, Reno; Rui Wu, East Carolina University

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presents the architecture and implementation of the FORE plat- form, highlighting its key components, including the backend simulation using Gazebo and ROS2, a frontend visualizer built with Three.js, and the integration of a Python-based coding environment. We discuss the development process, the con- tributions of the student team, and the challenges encountered during the project. The results demonstrate the platform’s effectiveness in making robotics edu- cation more easily available. These findings originate from software testing and utilization by senior computer science students, as well as feedback from partici- pants at the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering’s annual Capstone Course

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jason Coleman, Kansas State University; Lis Pankl, Mississippi State University

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the curriculuminclude anxiety [9], self-efficacy [10], attitude, perceived ease of use/technology acceptance [11]and perceived usefulness. Furthermore, there is evidence that suggests that as the number ofinstructional technologies available at institutions grow, faculty are less likely to use them [12]due to lack of interest/capacity to use the tool, self-efficacy and personal ideals in pedagogy.Trouble points in utilization include underestimating the complexities of using any newtechnology including formulation of instructor comfortability and knowledge as well as the timerequired to deliver courses using different technology platforms [13-15].Schroeder [16] recently projected a short-term vision of AI in higher education, including

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.C

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation

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developing interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences, building networks between university, industry, and community sectors, and expanding engagement in science, engineering, arts, and design. McNair’s current projects include building the Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) program and a 3D manufacturing module series in undergraduate engineering at Virginia Tech, framing the da Vinci Cube innovation model, and co-designing tools with communities for collaboration on Alaska housing issues. She earned a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Chicago, and an M.A. and B.A. in English at the University of Georgia.Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto Rubaina Khan is a research associate in Queens University and a

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Bryan Alan Lutz, Ohio Northern University; Gabriel Mott, Ohio Northern University

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assignmentsIntroductionPurposeThe practice and evaluation of technical writing in an engineering course context has long been asubject of discussion. While recognized as valuable to student development, there is a tension oftime and attention between traditional technical content and technical writing content, both onthe side of the students, who have only so much bandwidth to dedicate to a course, and theinstructor, who necessarily must minimize the assessment burden wherever possible and has onlylimited lecture time available. Technical writing most commonly makes its way into theengineering coursework through the avenue of laboratory courses and cross-disciplinary designcourses, such as capstone and first-year engineering. In the case of first-year