Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

requires future engineers to learn and master the essential elements of thesedomains during their undergraduate curriculum. However, the electrical and computerengineering curricula is still catching up with the rapid growth in technology. Many institutionsof higher education lack adequate laboratory facilities and expert faculty in this area. It isessential that the emerging field of machine learning be integrated into the electrical andcomputer engineering curricula. The following are examples of how various universities areintegrating machine learning into their curricula.Loyola Marymount University (LMU)At LMU, to introduce ML concepts to freshman engineering students, they have combined activelearning and authentic learning into an

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiangxiong Kong, California State University, Fresno; Alex Fegely, Coastal Carolina University; George W Hitt, Coastal Carolina University; Dominique Nunez Garcia, California State University, Fresno; Kaleb Glenn Montgomery, Coastal Carolina University; Deify Law, California State University, Fresno

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. His research has been supported by the Departments of Transportation, NSF, and NASA. Kong holds his Professional Engineer license in Missouri and his Structural Engineer license in Nebraska.Dr. Alex Fegely, Coastal Carolina University Dr. Alex Fegely is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology and the Coordinator of Instructional Technology Programs at Coastal Carolina University. Dr. Fegely received his B.S.Ed. from Temple University in Secondary Education and History, his M.Ed. in Learning and Teaching and Ed.S. in Instructional Technology from Coastal Carolina University, and his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Educational Technology from the University of South Carolina

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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, Orem, Utah. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. His research focuses on diverse areas such as: Database Design, Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Robotics, Data Mining, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Electric Vehicles in Electrical and Computer Engineering ProgramsAbstractElectric vehicles (EVs) are vehicles that employ one or more electric motors for vehicularpropulsion, utilizing electrical energy as their primary or supplementary power source. EVs aretypically categorized into four main types based on their energy storage and

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Taylor Alexis Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Abigail Sophia Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Diversity

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their race and/orgender are less likely to have access to coding learning opportunities and technologies [12].Similarly, Lee found that women are less likely to take CS classes in high school, a factorcorrelated with lower participation in STEM majors at the university level [13]. As a result, Leeargues for increased integration of CS content across K-12 curriculum and a more rigorous CScurriculum at the secondary level [13]. While Lee’s research offers valuable insights intowomen’s experiences in CS education, complex problems of gender equity demand moreexpansive solutions that account for disciplinary culture, students’ networks of support, andpedagogical approaches. Additionally, barriers like high costs, limited geographic availability,and

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lukas Kverne, Florida International University; Federico Monteverdi, Florida International University; Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Christine Lisetti, Florida International University; Janki Bhimani, Florida International University

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continue his studies in graduate school.Federico Monteverdi, Florida International University Federico Monteverdi is an IT Applications Programmer Associate at Progressive Insurance, where he focuses on backend technologies and large-scale system integration. He earned his B.A. in Computer Science from Florida International University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.89 GPA, and completed consecutive internships in software engineering and testing before starting full-time in 2025. During his undergraduate studies, Federico received a full-ride research scholarship at the EPSI Lab, where he developed full-stack prototypes to support Ph.D. research in wireless power transfer. He later joined the DaMRL Lab

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida

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University of Central FloridaAbstractThis study explores a novel instructional approach that integrates agile methodologies with tradi-tional teaching practices to enhance learning outcomes in an introductory Computer Science (CS1)course. A high rate of D, F, and Withdraw (DFW) grades, coupled with student dissatisfaction inprevious iterations, prompted a comprehensive redesign of the CS1 curriculum at a mid-sizedpublic land-grant university. The redesigned course emphasizes student-centered learning, incor-porating strategies such as near-peer instruction, supplemental tutoring, and flexible assessmenttimelines. These changes aim to help students engage more effectively with core computing con-cepts at their own pace. Grounded in a constructivist