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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Karl Fislake, University of Koblenz

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didactics and educational economics. 2024 he was appointed professor in his field. In addition, he operates a technology-oriented summer school for children and youth as an education and research project. He writes and presents widely on issues of technology education with a focus on educational robotics and his out of school project technikcamps. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Review of Basic Factors on How to Recruit Young EngineersAbstractKnown as the land of poets, thinkers and engineers Germany nowadays is threatened by anincreasing shortage of skilled workers in engineering fields which could have serious consequencesfor the

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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, and GIS-based watershed analysis while advising senior design projects on river training and urban drainage. Afeefa is an active student member of the American Geophysical Union and the American Society for Engineering Education. Proficient in Python, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, Delft3D, and PALM, she brings an integrative perspective to the intertwined challenges of hydrology, climate, and human development.Prof. Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ann Sychterz (SICK-tesh) is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With her team at SMARTI lab, they harness geometrically nonlinear systems

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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participation in the course, duringwhich engagement is monitored at multiple milestones.In this research, the virtual environment (VE) is the selected treatment to enhance studentengagement. While various treatments can be employed to boost engagement, such as interactivediscussions, team-based projects, and traditional engineering assignments, this study specificallyfocuses on VEs. VEs offer immersive, interactive spaces that simulate real-world engineeringchallenges, providing students with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in a dynamic andengaging context. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment compared tomore traditional methods, with a particular focus on its impact on students' cognitive, psycho-motor, and

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Halim Beere, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #46493Instructional Benefits of a Web-Based Students’ Concurrent Course RegistrationToolDr. Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ke Tang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Tang’s research focuses on engineering education, particularly on student-centered pedagogies, data-driven instruction, and interdisciplinary education.Dr. Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign I spent 10+ years in industry as an engineer in structural mechanics and structural health monitoring projects

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Weidig, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Cornell University and Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are focused on best practices for student learning and student success. He is currently developing and researching SMART assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Increasing Participation in Late-Afternoon Friday Lectures: How

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University

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the lack of localized content.Finally, few studies have investigated the scalability of VR technologies in higher education.While many pilot projects demonstrate promising results, there is limited evidence on how thesetechnologies can be integrated into broader curricula or across multiple institutions. Tanaka [18]highlighted the need for cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the feasibility of scaling VR solutionsin education.3. MethodsThis study evaluated the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) modules integrated intoEngineering courses. All participating students engaged with VR applications, and a survey wasadministered post-intervention to assess engagement, comprehension, and learning outcomes.Participants and DesignA total of 103

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Celina Anwar, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shivi Narang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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benefits from integrating UDL and inclusive design principles.Inclusive design projects, like creating assistive tools for individuals with disabilities, fosterempathy, innovation, and real-world problem-solving skills among students [2, 7]. Such projectsresonate particularly with underrepresented groups, including SWDs, who are motivated by thesocietal impact of their work. Capstone courses, for example, effectively incorporate UDL toencourage students to consider diverse user needs in their designs [2].Despite these advancements, SWDs report significant barriers, including difficulties navigatingmultiple LMS platforms, inconsistent use of accessible tools, and limited instructor awareness.Surveys reveal that centralized platforms, captioned