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Continuing Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Venkataraman PB, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani; Preeti Parimi, Birla Institute of Technology and Science; G. Sundar, Birla Institute of Technology and Science; Anshid Aboobacker, Birla Institute of Technology and Science

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Paper ID #47208Student epistemological beliefs and learning attitudes in STEM education ina work integrated learning setting: an empirical assessmentProf. Venkataraman PB, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani A professor of Mechanical Engineering with a combination of industry and academic experience.Preeti Parimi, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Preeti Parimi is currently a Research Associate at Work Integrated Learning Programs, BITS Pilani, India. She holds a master’s in Education and a master’s in Human Resources from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign after studying engineering in her

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Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Caratozzolo, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Vianney Lara-Prieto, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Rebeca Maria Garcia, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Jorge Membrillo-Hernández, Tecnologico De Monterrey; Maria Ileana Ruiz-Cantisani, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Valentina Rueda-Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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COIL ImplementationCommon problems faced by COIL educators and proposed solutions. Despite its promise,implementing COIL programs in engineering education presents specific challenges,including: • Technological barriers: Disparities in digital infrastructure and access remain critical impediments to COIL implementation. Variability in internet bandwidth, availability of hardware, and familiarity with virtual collaboration tools can create inequities in participation. Instructors and students in regions with limited resources may face significant difficulties maintaining seamless communication and engagement during collaborative activities [18]. • Cultural misunderstandings: COIL bridges diverse educational, cultural

Conference Session

Continuing Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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then worked in the aviation industry. After gaining experience, he changed his career path and went to academia as a lecturer at The University of Faisalabad in 2022. He joined Virginia Tech in the fall of 2024.Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey McOwen is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with an academic foundation in physics and industrial engineering. Her research focuses on workforce development, professional training for engineering practitioners, and engineering ethics, with an emphasis on how emerging technologies can enhance continued education. Through her research, service, and academic work, she aims to bridge engineering education and

Conference Session

Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #47128Expanding the Engineering Workforce: An Exploratory Study of a Mid-CareerTransition from a Non-Engineering BackgroundBailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey McOwen is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with an academic foundation in physics and industrial engineering. Her research focuses on workforce development, professional training for engineering practitioners, and engineering ethics, with an emphasis on how emerging technologies can enhance continued education. Through her research, service, and academic work, she aims to bridge

Conference Session

Continuing Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Daniel Azofeifa, Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Valentina Rueda-Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Jose Gonzalez-Gomez; Mario Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico-UNAM; Julieta Noguez; Patricia Caratozzolo, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Institute for the Future of Education Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico School of Engineering and Sciences Tecnologico de Monterrey, MexicoAbstractWith rapid advances in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies, there is a growing need for a structuredapproach to continuing engineering education that supports lifelong learning and aligns withevolving industry demands. This paper presents an implementation proposal for a novelframework that integrates knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) taxonomies, predictive analytics,and best practices in curriculum development. Designed to address the unique needs of theInformation and Communications Technology (INFOCOMM) workforce, which faces

Conference Session

Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marsha Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Levent Burak Kara, Carnegie Mellon University; Rachelle Palchesko, Carnegie Mellon University; Zachary Mineroff, Carnegie Mellon University; Judy Brooks, Carnegie Mellon University; Avi Chawla, Carnegie Mellon University; Martin van Velsen, Carnegie Mellon University

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and biofabrication, biomechanics, and tissue engineering just to name a few. She is interested in integrating cutting edge education tools and hands on activities into her courses and teaching laboratory courses.Zachary Mineroff, Carnegie Mellon University As Assistant Director of Learning Engineering at CMU, Zach supports the design, development, and implementation of innovative educational technologies and learning experiences. He supervises a team of learning engineers that supports instructors through consultations, course design projects, and fellowship programs. He is a graduate of the Masters of Educational Technology and Applied Learning Science (METALS) program at CMU.Judy Brooks, Carnegie Mellon UniversityAvi

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University

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Manufacturing TechnologyCenter, which is mostly CNC machining training. Some societies such as National Council forAdvanced Manufacturing and Society of Manufacturing Engineers offer training.A few colleges and universities in the state offer associate degrees in advanced manufacturing.Several others offer two and four year degrees in engineering technology. For front line workersa good option is to join a company-based training offered by a few specific large manufacturersin the state. In those cases the company pays for training that they want to provide to a captiveaudience of trainees, thus creating their own pipeline. A few other offerings from governments ortrade associations are available, with credentials ranging from awards to associate

Conference Session

Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Lu, Texas A&M University; Behbood Ben Zoghi P.E., Southern Methodist University

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Paper ID #47951Using Generative AI to Assist a Smooth Transition from Industry Expert toCollege Professor - A Case StudyDr. Wei Lu, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Lu is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on Higher Education in Agriculture & Engineering, K-12 (STEM) Education, Communications, MarketingDr. Behbood ”Ben” Ben Zoghi P.E., Southern Methodist University Ben Zoghi is the Associate Dean, Advanced Studies and Industrial Partnerships, Executive Director, Hart Center for Engineering Leadership Bobby B

Conference Session

Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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2017, she was a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the same university for five years. Silva has extensive experience in course development across engineering, computer science, and mathematics and is passionate about advancing teaching innovations that benefit students and instructors alike. She is an expert in the development and application of computer-based tools for teaching and learning in large STEM university courses. Her current research investigates the use of educational technologies to enhance computer-based assessments and centralized computer-based testing centers. This includes leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) for automated short-answer grading and the creation

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Graduate Education, Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yael Gertner, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Tiffani Williams, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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certificate provides a high-qualitycredential from a top-ranked computer science department. In addition to computing skills, ouriCAN program emphasizes skills such as problem-solving, creativity, dealing with complexity,focus, resilience, and adopting a growth mindset to prepare students to shape the future ofcomputing [7] and [8].Our future work includes continuing to grow the program, providing more industry, non-profit,and research experiences, and providing exposure to AI fundamentals.References[1]​ A. Ivey, S. R. Johnson, M. Skorodinsky, and J. Snyder, “Abolitionist Computer Science Teaching: Moving from Access to Justice,” presented at the Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT