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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pelin Kurtay, George Mason University; Smriti Patwardhan, George Mason University

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, and the benefits of enrolling were not well publicized. These factorscollectively likely resulted in the lower engagement figures we observed in the past.Starting around 2018, the ECE department ramped up activities to promote its acceleratedprograms and re-aligned its admission criteria. Furthermore, in 2021, several modifications weremade at the university and college levels to make the programs more accessible to students,including increasing the number of overlapping credits and allowing students to apply at anearlier stage in their undergraduate careers. These combined efforts and their impacts aredescribed in the forthcoming sections.Programmatic ModificationsStarting around the 2020-2021 academic year, three main modifications were

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #47608Designing Futures: ECE Graduate Students’ Experience with a ProfessionalDevelopment and Career Planning ModuleProf. Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology Pamela Bhatti is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Bhatti received her B.S. in bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1989 and her Ph.D. in electricaDr. Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is the Assessment Coordinator in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Theodore Ling, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jackson Hafele, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Henry Duwe, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Umar Iqbal, Illinois State University; Md Shahin Alam, Illinois State University; Jing Wang, Illinois State University; Vijay Devabhaktuni, Illinois State University

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approachcultivates not only technical expertise but also crucial communication, teamwork, and projectmanagement skills, all essential for success in the modern engineering landscape [11], [12]. Theinclusion of elective courses in emerging and high-demand areas like artificial intelligence (AI)and Robotics ensures that graduates are well-versed in the latest technologies and prepared forroles in cutting-edge industries.Moreover, the program’s structure allows for flexible learning pathways, ensuring students canspecialize in areas aligned with their career aspirations. Whether focusing on renewable energy,advanced robotics, or embedded systems, the curriculum fosters depth and breadth of knowledge[12], [13]. To complement formal coursework, the program

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University

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personal andprofessional settings. Another example is the ‘Professional Continual Learning’ module in ECEGR 3710, a spring quarter course forstudents in their junior year. It is at this point that many students begin thinking about post-graduation pathways and exploringopportunities to strengthen their career preparedness. Finally, ECEGR 4870, the first course in a three-quarter senior design (capstone)sequence and a key touchpoint before students enter the workforce, seemed well-suited for the ‘Social Responsibility’ and ‘Bias andMicroaggression’ modules.Table 1: Pilot Implementation Plan for AY 2024-25. An overview of the modules highlighted is included in this paper.Course Course Title Quarter Program Curricular Outcome

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector A. Pulgar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Francisco Zelaya-Arrazabal, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Sebastian N Martinez Lizana, IEEE Educational Activities

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Paper ID #45419CAMINO—Career Advancement, Mentorship, Inspiration, and Opportunities:A STEM K-12 Outreach Initiative.Dr. Hector A. Pulgar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hector Pulgar-Painemal (Senior Member, IEEE) was born in Los Angeles, Chile. He received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Concepcion, Chile, in 2001 and 2003, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, USA, in 2010. He held academic positions with Federico Santa Maria Technical University, Chile, from 2001 to 2014. He is currently an

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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suchita Anil Undare, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Kiana Karami, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Michael Scott Trimboli, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Paper ID #48857AI-Driven Course Recommendation System for Enhanced Career Alignmentin Engineering EducationSuchita Anil Undare, University of Colorado Colorado Springs Suchita Anil Undare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is a member of the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, where her research focuses on modeling, state estimation, and life-aware model-predictive controls of on-vehicle battery systems. She received her Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of

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Enhancing Student Engagement and Support in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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organization at Morgan State University.Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Northeastern University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University

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). While rotators can come on temporaryassignment as a VSEE for up to two years or as an IPA for up to four years, most rotatingassignments last two to three years. Rotating program directors facilitate peer review; makerecommendations about which proposals to fund; influence new directions in the fields ofscience, engineering, and education; participate in NSF-wide working groups to create newprograms in cutting-edge areas such as semiconductors or quantum information science andsupport cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; and mentor early career researchers pursuingexternal funding. Several former NSF rotators have shared their rotation experiences through various outlets[3-6]. However, to the best of our knowledge, a panel has never been

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Susmit Shannigrahi, Tennessee Technological University; Sahaya Jestus Lazer, Tennessee Technological University

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outreach activity aimed at increasing high school students’interest in engineering disciplines through a practical, real-world application of coffee brewinganalysis and sensor interfacing. The activity, designed for 10th-grade students, introduces basicconcepts in engineering, computing, and data analysis by allowing students to roast green coffeebeans, collecting and plotting temperature data using Phidget sensors during roasting, andanalyze variables in brewed coffee such as pH, turbidity, and extraction yield. By combiningcuriosity-driven inquiry with interactive, hands-on learning experiences and data analytics, thisactivity encourages students to explore potential careers in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM). We discuss

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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programming to advanced embedded systems design, real-time operatingsystems, and system integration. Through a series of hands-on lab exercises and three fundedresearch projects in embedded system design, this study explores how hands-on learning in theclassrooms with MISL-ASE boards impacts undergraduate research experiences, including theirunderstanding of embedded systems, research skills, and career interests. Results from ananonymous survey indicate that all undergraduate research students found the practical learningexperiences highly beneficial, significantly enhancing their understanding of embedded systemsand their ability to contribute to research. Additionally, all research students expressedconfidence in applying the skills acquired

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suryansh Upadhyay, The Pennsylvania State University; Swaroop Ghosh, The Pennsylvania State University; Kathleen M. Hill

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withclassical security concepts through simulations and cloud-based quantum hardware. Unlike con-ventional courses focused on quantum threats to cryptographic systems, EE-597 explores securitychallenges specific to quantum computing itself. We employ a mixed-methods evaluation usingpre- and post-surveys to assess student learning outcomes and engagement. Results indicate sig-nificant improvements in students’ understanding of quantum and hardware security, with strongpositive feedback on course structure and remote instruction (mean scores: 3.33–3.83 on a 4-pointscale). Additionally, students reported increased interest in careers in quantum computing and cy-bersecurity (M=3.67) and recognized the relevance of these skills to their future goals (M=3.5

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Elizabeth Hibbler, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC); Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. (ECEDHA); Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Paper ID #47866BOARD #135: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from 2-Year to4-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering Studies by Building Student/FacultyNetworks (WIP)Dr. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mayur Sanap, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Arman Badalamenti, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Devadharshini Ayyappan, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sanjana Banerjee, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Diana Milena Urieta, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Caren Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Michael Daniele, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jay F Levine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alper Bozkurt, North Carolina State University; Edgar Lobaton, North Carolina State University

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Laboratory, as well as the Co-Director of the National Science Foundation’s Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) and the Co-Director of the Institute of Connected Sensor Systems (IConS) at NC State. Among his many achievements, Dr. Bozkurt received the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation and the IEEE Sensors Council Young Professional Award. In 2015, he was named to Popular Science Magazine’s ”Brilliant 10” list. His team has also earned best paper and presentation awards from prestigious conferences, including the U.S. Government Microcircuit Applications & Critical Technology

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ECE-Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Cischke, Michigan Technological University

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AgainBackgroundStudents and faculty agree that learning the material from a given course is valuable. Facultymembers believe that the value of the material is inherent in the material itself. Mastery of thematerial is valuable simply because those concepts are interesting and edifying. Understanding aconcept is its own reward. How could they not also select a career that transmits this valuableknowledge to future generations and possibly engage in research to foray into the knowledgefrontier of this inherently valuable field? An instructor may go so far as to define "learningobjectives" for their classes and explicitly advertise to the students the key skills and knowledgefor the class.Students are also concerned with learning the material, though their

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ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University

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limited accommodation options.Without explicit instruction in navigating social and professional contexts, many neurodivergentstudents struggle to translate their technical capabilities into career success [5].Social-Emotional Learning in Technical EducationIntegrating SEL frameworks into technical education has become a critical strategy for creatinginclusive learning environments. SEL encompasses the development of self-awareness,emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills, which are competencies particularly vital forneurodivergent learners [6]. Research indicates that SEL interventions can enhance academicoutcomes and social integration, though implementation in STEM fields remains limited [7, 8]Traditional STEM curricula often emphasize

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nan Kang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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National Laboratory. As part of the Center for the Space Environment Modeling at University of Michigan, she was a core member of the software developing team for the Space Weather Modeling Framework. She is a recent awardee of the NSF CAREER, NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator and Air Force Young Investigator Program awards.Nan Kang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Nan Kang is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also earned her B.S. degree. She is currently collaborating with Prof. Raluca Ilie to develop a self-guided virtual reality learning tool focused on enhancing the study of electromagnetism

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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criticalto developing broad, long-term technical literacy.IntroductionTechnical literacy is essential for modern careers and informed citizenship in the 21st century[1]. While many undergraduate programs require technical elective courses in science andengineering [1], [2], [3], [4], few studies have examined the long-term development of studentattitudes, such as self-efficacy and identity, regarding engineering in non-major populations [4],[5]. Non-engineering graduates must be technically savvy in today’s workplace. Therefore,students outside of the engineering disciplines should be able to develop technical skills withoutthe traditional barriers of calculus and physics that gatekeep the engineering major at theuniversity level. Our course 18-095

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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; LUJUN ZHAI, Prairie View A&M University; Shuza Binzaid

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across three consecutive semesters. In addition to theundergraduate curriculum enhancements, the graduate-level course “VLSI and ULSI Design”has been revamped to include chip tapeout projects, and a new course, “VLSI Testing andCharacterization,” has been introduced. This comprehensive training prepares them for careers inthe semiconductor industry. Class surveys are used to assess the project's effectiveness.After two years of implementation, the project team is confident that this initiative will: (i)strengthen the Computer Engineering program at this minority-serving institution, (ii) provideundergraduate and graduate students with valuable hands-on experience in VLSI design, and (iii)support students in securing employment with high-tech

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University

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greater sense of belonging in an active classroom environment. Finally, in the context of quantum engineering, a field where women and certain minoritygroups are often underrepresented, experiential learning opportunities may be particularlyimpactful. Hands-on projects and labs can boost students’ confidence and identity as emergingscientists or engineers. Research on undergraduate research programs (which are a form ofexperiential learning) supports this: studies have found that when students from underrepresentedbackgrounds participate in authentic research or lab experiences, their self-efficacy in STEMincreases and their aspirations for STEM careers grow. For instance, a program documented byCarpi et al. showed significant gains in

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University

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instructors' experiences in aneurodiversity-focused AI summer training program. It is part of an ongoing design-basedresearch and development project funded by the National Science Foundation ExLENT program.Research ContextThe study is situated within the "Preparing Autistic Students for the AI Workforce" (PAS4AI)program, which aims to address the underrepresentation of autistic individuals in AI careers byproviding specialized training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities. Theprogram's objectives include equipping students with technical AI skills, fostering teamwork andcommunication abilities, and preparing participants for professional roles in the AI industry.Participants in the program included autistic community college students

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salma Emara, University of Toronto; Fatemeh Jazinizadeh, University of Toronto; Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto

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careers, they oftenrecognize the interconnectedness of these foundational topics. In this work, we investigate theimpact of integrating interdisciplinary concepts into programming labs and assignments, drawingon principles from Dynamics and Electrical Fundamentals. By embedding these core engineeringconcepts into a first-year programming course, we aim to foster a broader perspective, enhanceproblem-solving skills, and spark greater engagement among students. Our approach involveddesigning assignments that incorporated cross-disciplinary content and others without suchintegration, enabling comparative analysis. Anonymous surveys captured students’ perceptions,learning experiences, and engagement levels. A mixed-methods research design

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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ScienceFoundation to update the SI Lab. With the updated equipment and software, we also report newstudent experiences through course projects, funded capstone projects, and internships that keepstudents current with the advances in the SI.Furthermore, SI experiences have opened career pathways in a number of local and nationalcompanies. We can proudly state that we have graduated over sixty students who have taken acourse on signal integrity or have done internships at the signal integrity laboratory and are nowworking in the SI field worldwide. Furthermore, students highly rated the course (6/7) andprovided comments such as “Lectures and hands-on during labs. The use of many SI equipmentand simulation tools plays a big part on understanding the materials

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Enhancing Student Engagement and Support in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Mironenko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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advising oncourse selection, internships, and personal concerns [3].This work in progress explores the needs and expectations of students in a faculty mentoringprogram within an Electrical and Computer Engineering department at a large public university.The program aims to offer personalized support to students by providing guidance and peermentoring to enhance retention and self-esteem [4].Each semester, a faculty member serving as a mentor schedules meetings with their assignedstudents. During these meetings, the mentor offers guidance and advice on educational mattersand career goals, including research and internship opportunities, as well as study abroadpossibilities. This support is particularly crucial during the early years of college

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Lowell Romeo, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; MONICA ITZEL PEREZ OLMEDO, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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understandcourse concepts and improve their motivation to learn. However, based on these findings, furtherwork may be needed to uncover more effective ways to integrate PBLAs into course content andstructure. Moreover, future studies should explore ways to design PBLAs that explicitly focus onmotivational factors and make their learning benefits more apparent to students. Emphasizing howPBLAs can support students' future careers may further enhance their motivational impact.Keywords: Hands-On Activities, Practice-Based Learning, Conceptual Understanding, Motivation,Undergraduate Electric Circuits Course1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Much of the fundamental engineering education research in the last twenty years promotesstudent-centered learning as

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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assignments,these findings can help teams refine their preparation, enhance theircompetitiveness, and improve overall program effectiveness.Objective and motivationChildren and young adults are increasingly drawn to robotics because it combines creativity,problem-solving, and hands-on learning. By building and programming robots, they apply theirknowledge to real-world projects and develop technical skills in coding, math, science, andengineering disciplines. This hands-on experience sparks curiosity about science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and prepares children for future STEM-related careers,equipping them with the tools to succeed in electrical engineering, computer engineering, andmechanical engineering [1-3].Besides the

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md Sakib Ullah Sourav, Concordia University; Yong Zeng, Concordia University; Hua Ge, Concordia University; Ali Akgunduz, Concordia University

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Undergraduate Programs in Canada. University Goals/Objectives Curriculum Structure Program Overview Carleton To provide a strong - AI/ML stream within the - Focuses on modern University foundation in Bachelor of Computer AI/ML techniques such as computer science with Science (Honours). data mining, natural specialized training in language processing, and Artificial Intelligence deep learning. (AI) and Machine - Prepares students for Learning (ML) [5] careers in AI, software

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehzabien Iqbal, The University of Toledo, OH, USA; Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of Toledo; Quamar Niyaz, Purdue University Northwest; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

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and computing-related communication curricula, highlighting the critical role of security in contemporary communication systems. • Encouraging Careers in Secure Communication: Through a detailed explo- ration of emerging technological advancements, this research seeks to inspire undergraduate students toward pursuing careers in the field of secure commu- nications, showcasing promising professional opportunities and pathways. • Identifying and Analyzing Communication Vulnerabilities: The initial phase of this research involves an in-depth examination of vulnerabilities inherent in unsecured communication systems, providing a comprehensive understanding of potential security threats, weaknesses, and their

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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enhanced the program's global reach, reinforcing its role as a model forinternational education.ICDC has had a profound educational impact, equipping participants with practical cybersecurityskills through hands-on experiences. Students gained technical proficiency in securing networks,mitigating vulnerabilities, and responding to adversarial attacks. Beyond technical skills, ICEfostered critical soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving underpressure. Feedback from participants and faculty consistently highlighted the value of this real-world simulation in preparing students for careers in cybersecurity.The exercise also strengthened international collaboration, leveraging the U.S. National Guard'sState Partnership Program

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University; Benjamin Klein, Kennesaw State University; Seung Joon Paik, Georgia Institute of Technology; A. Bruno Frazier, Georgia Institute of Technology

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this course, what was the level of your hands-on Rating-scale laboratory skills for semiconductor device/integrated circuit Hands-on fabrication? Fabrication After taking this course, what is the level of your hands-on Rating-scale Skills laboratory skills for semiconductor device/integrated circuit fabrication? How much did this course raise your interest in the field of Rating-scale semiconductors and to pursue a career in the semiconductor industry? Generating If offered, to what degree are you interested to take more Rating-scale Interest in the