Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Dietz, Western Carolina University; Jordan C Bullington-Miller; Audrey Rorrer

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

experiences of FGS in engineering through a deficit model,focusing on barriers and challenges. In contrast, we aim to reframe this perspective by focusingon the assets and capital that FGS bring to their educational experience, as well as how theynavigate the structures of engineering education. Martin et al. [13] began challenging the deficitframing of FGS, and we seek to build on this work by exploring how the social capital andidentity development of FGS in engineering can lead to success.This project aims to focus on identity development alongside social capital for engineeringtechnology students, specifically exploring how their engineering identity, social capital, peerinteractions, and participation in both major-related and extracurricular

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Metwaly, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Farid Breidi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Jose M Garcia, Purdue University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. Reck and Sreenivas [16]developed an affordable controls education kit that improves accessibility and engagementthrough low-cost components. Gawade et al. [17] demonstrated similar benefits with the LeanLego Lab, which enhanced student achievement, even in remote learning. Woods et al. [18] andMartin and Betser [19] emphasized hands-on learning through case-based activities and informalmaker clubs, respectively, fostering engineering identity and collaboration. The GOALEngineering Kit Initiative [20] further validated the effectiveness of low-cost kits in STEMeducation by boosting technical confidence and identity in K-12 students.In fluid power education, previous kits focused on basic