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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Meghna Sridhar, Northeastern University; Alexander Sebastian Aschinberg, Northeastern University; Reid Beland, Northeastern University; Siddharth Athota, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #45503Expanding Prosthetic Applications: A Multidisciplinary Approach to AssistiveTechnology for Bedridden PatientsProf. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD COE Distinguished Professor Northeastern University 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115Meghna Sridhar, Northeastern UniversityAlexander Sebastian Aschinberg, Northeastern UniversityReid Beland, Northeastern UniversitySiddharth Athota, Northeastern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Expanding Prosthetic Applications: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Assistive Technology for

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Thiago de Assis Augusto, Maua Institute of Technology; Fabio Sadao Sato

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Paper ID #46529The use of Engineering laboratories for teaching PhysicsDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from Universidade de S˜ao Paulo. Professor of Physics at Mau´a Institute of Technology, since 1994 and President of Teacher’s Academy at the same Institution.Dr. Thiago de Assis Augusto, Maua Institute of Technology Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (2016), Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, in the area of Materials and Processes (2019), from the FEI University Center, and PhD in

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlo Bato Galicia, Cebu Institute of Technology – University; Justine Carbonilla Mercado

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Paper ID #46046Flipped Classroom Approach in Teaching-Learning Selected Topics of Physicsfor EngineersCarlo Bato Galicia, Cebu Institute of Technology – UniversityJustine Carbonilla Mercado ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom Approach (FCA) and Students' Mental Effort in Teaching-Learning Selected Topics of Physics for Engineers AbstractInstructional models, strategies, and approaches play a vital role in the teaching-learning process.The study explored the effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Approach (FCA) in teaching-learning

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andi Pina, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shams El-Adawy, University of Colorado Boulder; Michael James Verostek Jr, Rochester Institute of Technology; Heather Lewandowski, University of Colorado Boulder; Benjamin M Zwickl, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #48011Investigating Opportunities for Diversity and Growth in the Landscape ofQuantum Information Science Engineering Education in the U.S.Dr. Andi Pina, Rochester Institute of Technology Andi Pina is a postdoctoral researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology. They earned a B.S. in Physics from California State University Fullerton in 2019 and their Physics Ph.D. in 2024 from University of Maine where they did research in physics education.Shams El-Adawy, University of Colorado Boulder Shams El-Adawy is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned her B.A. in Physics and French

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, IMT

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Paper ID #46109Data Mining Application in an Introductory Engineering Physics LabProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SA£o of Maua Institute of Technology, Professor of theDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from Universidade de S

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, IMT

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Paper ID #45922Leveraging immersive environments in physics labs and flipped classroomsfor engineering courses.Prof. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of TechnologyDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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CARLOS PINEIDA, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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also collaborates with the School of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile. Angeles holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University, NY. For her research, she is Researchers’ National System in Mexico (Level 2), Associate Editor of the Ibero-American Journal of Learning Technologies (IEEE-RITA), and a guest editor for the journals Education Sciences, Frontiers in Education, and Discover Sustainability. Her main research areas are: interdisciplinarity in science, gender studies in STEM, and faculty development. Due to her interest in women’s participation in science, she has been a mentor in

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Topasna, Virginia Military Institute

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understand how technology works and can now understand what goes behind theprocess of making sophisticated technology such as computer storage.”“I would like to learn more about the usage and how quantum dots work to be more commonlyapplicable to everyday devices.”Future WorkWhile the nanotechnology course has been offered for a while, this is the first time thenanoimprinter has been used as a demo in the course. The author plans to continue including thedemo in the course and to finalize the written template for this activity.Once finalized, the study and NIL module will be forwarded to engineering departments forreview and adaptation to the educational requirements of engineering departments. The modulewill continue to be offered in the physics

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Alfa Satya Putra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Eesha tur razia babar, University of California, Irvine; Ahmed Ashraf Butt, University of Oklahoma; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #46817Understanding Students’ Confusion and Interest in an Introductory PhysicsCourse Through Qualitative Analysis of Self-ReflectionsMs. Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Jiwon Kim is a Ph.D. student at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University West Lafayette. She earned her M.Sc. in Informatics (emphasis in Human-Computer Interaction) and B.Sc. in Earth Science Education, both at Seoul National University. Her research interests are in the intersection of engineering/science education and learning technology. Currently participating in the CourseMIRROR and IQPARC projects with Dr

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Landon Todd Smith, University of Georgia

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Paper ID #47122Shaping Spatial Minds: How School Type, Physics Achievement, and StudentMotivation Influence Spatial ReasoningTaiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia Taiwo is a highly skilled AI Engineer, Researcher, and Doctoral Student at the University of Georgia who completed his MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is currently leveraging AI to tackle simple and longstanding problems in engineering education. With over a decade of industry experience as a Technology Strategist and Technical Lead, he has established himself as a forward-thinking innovator in AI and EdTech

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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, Chile. A National Researcher Level 2 (SNI-CONACYT), he has over 20 years of experience in educational research. His work spans conceptual understanding in physics, active learning, AI in education, and STEM interdisciplinarity. He leads initiatives on faculty development, competency assessment, and technology-enhanced learning. With 100+ publications, he integrates educational psychology, digital transformation, and sustainability. Dr. Zavala also pioneers projects using neuroscience tools and learning analytics to improve student engagement and foster innovative, student-centered learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Aligning Physics Education with

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cherish Bauer-Reich, University of Jamestown; Jakob DeLong, University of Jamestown; Wesley Newton, University of Jamestown

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Paper ID #45954Association between fundamental skills on physics pre-course assessment andpost-course test performanceCherish Bauer-Reich, University of Jamestown Cherish Bauer-Reich is an Associate Professor at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND. She is also a senior member of IEEE.Jakob DeLong, University of Jamestown Jakob DeLong is currently an assistant teaching professor in the Electrical Engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, while