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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Zhang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hou Xie; Rosie Ruoci Shen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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-Champaign. He creates and researches new opportunities for accessible and inclusive equitable education.Prof. Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Yuting W. Chen received the B.S. degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2009 and 2011, all in Electrical Engineering. She is currently a Teaching Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of Women in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her current interests include recruitment and retention of under-served students in STEM, leadership development for undergraduate and graduate students, and curriculum

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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Elisa Schlesner Alves; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Teran, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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research. Graduate students would likelybenefit from structured teaching and mentoring programs that foster the development ofpedagogical and teaching skills through reflective practice. This work-in-progress paper thus proposes a novel teaching and mentoring trainingmodule, the Peer Mentor Major Exploration (PME) module, that offers graduate studentsadditional opportunities to teach and interact with undergraduate students. Through this module,a group of graduate students is allowed to share their academic journey and research work duringthe introductory part of an undergraduate-level engineering course. The graduate students aretrained to deliver a 3MT format presentation for effective and engaging interactions with a classof engineering

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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Chelsea Armbrister, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Lara Perez-Felkner, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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, self-efficacy, opportunities for professionaldevelopment, academic support etc. have significant influence on retention in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as increases to the STEM workforce[1], [2]. These factors havebeen found especially compounding in historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields, includingEngineering[3]. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship programs partner with nationallaboratories, principal investigators (PI’s), graduate mentors and STEM student groups to assess, explore andexamine science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics. Such a program is curatedintentionally to retain and increase the STEM workforce by addressing the challenges faced by STEM

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Poster Session

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Qixian Zhao, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

dispositions (reciprocity, community orientation) 3. design propositions that embed trust “by construction” in AI artefacts; and 4. a research agenda for formal verification, large-scale simulation, and cross-cultural validation.By positioning PD reasoning at the heart of AI literacy, we shift pedagogy from ethics byexhortation to trust by design, equipping the next generation of developers to build AIsystems that cooperate reliably with both humans and machines. 2. Conceptual Background 2.1 Trust in AI DevelopmentWe distinguish two mutually reinforcing facets of trust: • Cognitive trust—reasoned beliefs about an agent’s competence, integrity, and predictability (McAllister, 1995). Developers foster it through

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Jessica Buckley

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #47001Supporting Academic Resiliency Among Underrepresented Engineering Students:The Impact of University Academic SystemsMr. Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville Mr. Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi is a Curriculum and Instruction Ph. D. student specializing in Languages, Literacies, Cultures, and Communities (L2C2) at the University of Louisville. Mr. Sattar-Sahamsabadi serves as a graduate research assistant for the J.B. Speed School’s Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering. He received his BS and MAT in P.E. and Health from the University of Louisville. His research interests are in CRT and

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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Francisco J Montalvo, Purdue University; Beth Hess, Purdue University; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Alanna Nash, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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influence of ELA onpost-graduation outcomes using graduates from a mid-sized public research university. The studyfound that field of study was an important predictor of post-graduate outcomes and suggestedthat future research analyze outcomes for students in specific degree fields for a more nuancedunderstanding of the influence of these experiences. Building on these studies, we explore theimpact of depth and breadth on the post-graduation outcomes of mechanical engineeringstudents.Post-graduation outcome 5The exploration of activities that influence post-graduation outcome of students is importantbecause students often cite economic reasons as

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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Gabriel Eduardo Prieto, Florida International University; Neila Bennamane, Florida International University; Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Peter J Clarke, Florida International University

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University in 2003. His research interests are in the areas of software engineering, software testing, model-driven software development, and computer science education. He is currently an associate professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International University. He is a member of the ACM (SIGSOFT, SIGCSE, and SIGAPP); IEEE Computer Society; and a member of the Association for Software Testing (AST). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Collaborative Success of Undergraduate Students within a Cyberlearning Environment Using Gamification Abstract In

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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Matthew M Grondin, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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, structural understandings to deeper, functionalunderstandings in their reasoning. Thus, we contend that collaborative interactions betweenstudents are beneficial for developing students’ scientific reasoning by permitting exploration ofthe structural-functional relationships related to engineering concepts. Mechanical reasoning from undergraduate engineering students is more than the use ofdisciplinary formalisms used by educators; it must also include the professional applications forwhich engineering educators prepare their students. A progressively formalized curriculumgrounded in embodied activities provides students with experiences upon which engineeringprinciples are based. Moreover, by bringing speech and gesture into formative

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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Hang Zhang, Jining Normal University; Xinyao Song; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Student Division (STDT)

,USA. Hang Zhang’s academic interests include global comparative education, engineering education, higher education administration and entrepreneurship education. She possesses rich teaching and training experiences in higher education.Xinyao Song Xinyao Song is a master’s student at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China. She received B.A. in North China Institute of Science and Technology. She is interested in comparative higher education.Now her research interest focuses on the digital education in higher education.Dr. Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University Ming Li is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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Mishel Odalis Camargo, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Ignacio Guerra P.

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

collaborative work in students of the AECO sectorthrough artificial intelligence tools. To this end, a pedagogical module based onapplications of artificial intelligence is proposed to develop these skills (Admiraalet al., 2019; Ballen et al., 2024). For this we will use the premium GPT chat tools,Hypar and TeFit, the combined use of these tools involves analyzing, discussing andrefining ideas among the members, to achieve a final solution.The module proposed for collaborative work is to use the Hypar and TesFit tools thatallow Construction Management students to quickly create preliminary projects withmultiple design alternatives in real time, evaluating and selecting the bestalternatives based on specific criteria among several users (Bsisu, 2020

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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Lynne P Cooper PhD, Vanderbilt University

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more than one project, they may need tomodulate their workload on one project to compensate for intense periods on another. Rarely willone worker, especially a new-hire, be expected to balance 4 or 5 projects, yet we require ourstudents to do this.On a large scale, the professor and class could develop an assignment collaboratively. Theprofessor can set the context and constraints and give students the flexibility to explore optionswithin the allowable space. This approach was used to design an extra credit assignment inresponse to research that found that students entering the workforce lacked experiencearticulating their accomplishments [1].The Class Contribution Extra Credit Assignment provides students with an opportunity to

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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Boni Frances Yraguen, Penn State; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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. Fiala, M.D. Pasic, The challenges and mental health issues of academic trainees, F1000Res 9 (2020).[9] L.E. Gin, N.J. Wiesenthal, I. Ferreira, K.M. Cooper, PhDepression: Examining how graduate research and teaching acect depression in life sciences PhD students, CBE—Life Sciences Education 20 (2021).[10] K.J. Jensen, K.J. Cross, Engineering stress culture: Relationships among mental health, engineering identity, and sense of inclusion, Journal of Engineering Education 110 (2021) 371–392.[11] B.A. Kent, C. Holman, E. Amoako, A. Antonietti, J.M. Azam, H. Ballhausen, others, Recommendations for empowering early career researchers to improve research culture and practice, PLoS Biol 20 (2022) e3001680.[12] C. Liu

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Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

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Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Siddharthsinh B Jadeja, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Carolyn S Giroux, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; A Lynn Stephens

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addressing these challenges. Front-end design deals withthe highly open-ended nature of the design process such as problem framing, need finding, and ideation. Given thisopen-endedness, it can be particularly hard to implement in K-12 settings. This NSF-funded project seeks to supportteachers in engaging secondary students in front-end design where they explore and define problems; and thengenerate and review design ideas that combine scientific, technical engineering, social and contextualconsiderations. The project takes a design-based research approach in developing curriculum and a web-basedplatform. The platform enables collaborative content generation, sharing, sketching tools, and scaffolding for ideageneration. We present preliminary results

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #49053Toward a Health Equity Spine Across Biomedical Engineering Curriculum:A Faculty-Led Collaborative Autoethnography Exploring Lessons LearnedDr. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Ashley Taylor (she/her) is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech. Her teaching and research focus on mobilizing engineering students to solve pressing real-world challenges through community-based participatory approaches. Taylor has partnered alongside communities in rural Appalachia, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University

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knowledge through exploration and collaboration.Second, teamwork should be at the core of the activity. Students are divided into groups andassigned different roles based on their disciplinary backgrounds and expertise. They mustcollaborate effectively by communicating, sharing information, coordinating tasks, andresolving conflicts. This cooperative process not only sharpens students' sense of teamworkbut also allows them to experience firsthand the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge.Third, opportunities should be provided for students to engage with professional practicecommunities and collaborate with actual stakeholders such as industry experts, companyrepresentatives, and community members. Through these collaborations, students can

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ERM Technical Session: Strategies for Student Support

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Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

to nearly200 students, becoming the fourth largest and one of the most diverse among the 30 departmentsin the College of Arts and Sciences. The inaugural engineering graduates represented 40%women, 25% of students representing racial and ethnic minorities, first-generation students(~10%), international students (~10%), and student athletes (~10%). Pierrakos also led andimplemented with the founding team an innovative and evidence-based hiring process to recruita diverse faculty body (Pierrakos, 2025) and institute many evidence-based, theory-grounded,and research-based practices and strategies to curriculum design, advising, and innovation(Pierrakos, 2023; Pierrakos and Kenny, 2025) all strategically aligned to the “Educate the WholeEngineer

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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level ofrisk factors that come with their racial and gender identities. It is, therefore, reasonable to assumethat individuals in these quadrants may demonstrate significantly different responses tointerruptions, given the varying levels of stress and support that they experience.This approach aligns with research, which has found that individuals, and specifically students,who perceive they have high access to support (protective factors) tend to use more effectivecoping strategies [61], [62], [63]. It therefore makes sense that when an individual perceivessupport as reliable and helpful, it can lessen the negative effects of stress and ultimatelyinfluence how they cope with an interruption.Coping strategiesCoping is defined as the continuous

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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Bhuvaneswari Gopal, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Byrav Ramamurthy, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Prasad Edamana

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International Division (INTL)

intheir academic result, placement record and research interests.Hernández-de-Menéndez et al [7] described a case from their experience with Active Learningtechniques in specified areas of engineering education at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Resultsindicated that this approach supports the development of in-demand competencies such asTeamwork, Problem-solving and Analysis. In addition, students’ performance and retention rateswere improved.The informal network ‘Active Learning in Engineering Education’ (ALE) has been promotingActive Learning since 2001. ALE creates opportunities for practitioners and researchers ofengineering education to collaboratively learn how to foster learning of engineering students.The activities in ALE are centered on the

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Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Karen Flammer, University of California, San Diego; Cindy Mui Perez, University of California, San Diego; Mimi Phùng, University of California, San Diego

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subjects,Discover UC San Diego not only gives students the opportunity to experience a college course, italso allows them to explore different disciplines and gain confidence in their ability to pursuefurther study. While the courses offered through the Discover program are identical in learningoutcomes and rigor as the equivalent college course, efforts are made to provide additionalsupport to the high school students since, for many of them, this is their first online, college-levelcourse. It is widely recognized that online learning environments require self-regulated learning,which can be challenging for young students [3]. Research shows that embedding interactivefunctions into the design of these environments that guide students to

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Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps

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Gabriella Marie Luna, University of The Incarnate Word, GEMS Program; Stephanie Gray, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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research experience, and obtainingcollege and workforce readiness [8]. It is important for students to create a CV that emphasizestheir education, research experience, and volunteer or school activities as they prepare for theirpost-secondary education, rather than a resume that highlights work experience and professionalskills. Additionally, the students can grow their social network through industry panels and guestspeakers throughout their summer, where they have the opportunity to share their CVs directlywith engineers in the industry.megaGEMS Unite serves as a pipeline for students graduating from the miniGEMS middleschool programs who wish to continue exploring their intellectual curiosity through hands-onSTEM research [4]-[6], [8]. In

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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Joshua Dahl, University of Nevada, Reno; Erik Marsh, University of Nevada, Reno; Landon Wright, University of Idaho; Quinn Joseph Contaldi, University of Nevada, Reno; Daniel Enriquez; Ryan Wagner; Frederick C Harris Jr., University of Nevada, Reno; Barrie Dennis Robison, University of Idaho

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” environment, ensuring no risk of actual harm. Additionally, weoffer suggested lessons that incorporate conflict while leaving their implementation to individualinstructors, enabling them to tailor the experience to their specific classes.Research indicates that competing in a game-based scenario enhances students’understanding [7]. In addition, cooperation fosters greater interest in repeating scenarios. Byincorporating both competitive and collaborative tasks, we aim to leverage the benefits of bothapproaches. Furthermore, engaging the entire classroom not only increases participation but alsoreduces the administrative burden on teachers.Impulse [8] is a direct example of a game that prepares students for future learning. It offers asimulation-based

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa, Michigan State University; Dong Zhao, Michigan State University

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influenced by the quality ofinteractions amongst students [4, 5]. With this meaningful engagement, students described theircommunications as productive and valuable, ultimately contributing towards improved academicoutcomes [6, 7]. Similarly, virtual learning has developed a relationship between communicationmedia, collaborative platforms, and social interactions that not only influences academicperformances but also creates a sense of community and shared responsibility among the students 1[8, 9]. Research conducted among graduate students revealed a strong correlation betweencollaboration and a sense of belonging, indicating that enhancing

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Evolving Pedagogies in Capstone Design Education

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Alexander R. Murphy, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Polytechnic University; Jim Dewey, Florida Polytechnic University; Karim Elish, Florida Polytechnic University; ONUR TOKER, Florida Polytechnic University; Matt Robert Bohm, Florida Polytechnic University

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, multidisciplinaryprojects can be challenging for many reasons. Design education is often relegated to the end ofan undergraduate program, which does not allow students to learn from their mistakes becausethey are given tight deadlines and linear deliverables. In response, Fazelpour et al. argue for aholistic approach to design education throughout an undergraduate curriculum [6]. Students withdesign experiences throughout their undergraduate program will learn to work in teams earlier,better preparing them for peer collaboration and meaningful engagement with industry sponsors.That said, those who have implemented multidisciplinary capstone programs warn of potentialissues. Behdinan et al. note the potential for exacerbation of student performance issues such as

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang, School Of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University

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innovation laboratories,industry-university research centers, and joint R&D centers. This research tries to provide adetailed analysis of their organizational structures, the nature of their outreach activities,operational strategies, and the driving motivational factors behind their engagement.Literature ReviewUniversity Industrial Outreach can be considered an important form or specific practice ofUniversity-Industry Collaboration or Cooperation (UIC henceforth) (Hellström et al., 2013).This section first examines the relevant literature on UIC and explores its potentialtransformation under the new paradigm of Open Innovation. This study aims to identify thecharacteristics of University Industrial Outreach within the context of new

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

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and cutting-edge methods, such as person-centered approaches, NLP, ML, and Social Relation Models. He studies and promotes multicultural teaming experiences to promote an inclusive and welcoming learning space for all to thrive in engineering. Particularly, he aims to help students improve intercultural competency and teamwork competency through interventions, counseling, pedagogy, and mentoring. Siqing received the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award in 2024 from Purdue College of Engineering, a Bilsland Dissertation fellow in the 2023-24 academic year, and the 2024 FIE New Faculty Fellow Award.Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dr. Jannini is a

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

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Neeko Bochkarev, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ellen Patricia Thompson, Minnesota State University - Iron Range Engineering; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Based Learning ProgramIntroductionIn this research-track paper, we seek to identify the relationship between engineering identity andbelonging and neurodiversity in a co-op based program. Neurodivergent characteristics, such asattention to detail, creativity, and pattern recognition, align well with careers in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), yet retention of neurodivergent students withinengineering programs is lower than neurotypical students [1]. Neurodivergent students whograduate or attempt to enter the workforce in a STEM discipline face bias and decreased successrates in job attainment after graduation [2]. By exploring neurodiverse engineering students’engineering identity and sense of belonging in a co-op based

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel

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. Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel Timothy A Wood is an Associate Professor and Construction Engineering Program Director in the Dr. Emmett I. Davis, Jr. ’50, Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at The Citadel. He acquired a Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics Summa Cum Laude with Honors followed by Civil Engineering Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. His technical research focuses on structural evaluation of buried bridges and culverts. He encourages students through an infectious enthusiasm for engineering mechanics and self-directed, lifelong learning. He aims to recover the benefits of the classical model for civil engineering education through an emphasis on

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™); Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. Her research seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of thinking, identifying effective professional development approaches, and uncovering pedagogical techniques to enhance students’ engineering curiosity, engagement, and learning.Dr. Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™) Dr. Katie McKeown works for Engineering for US All (e4usa™), 501(c)(3), as the Business Operations Coordinator and Director of Assessments after four years of supporting e4usa alongside her graduate school work. She is passionate about low-income and first-generation college

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Adeline Greene, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

inFigure 5 to explore new avenues such as the needs of students with disabilities who are alsoEnglish language learners, or ways the library can support students who struggle with executivefunctioning. Beyond research, there are many avenues for librarians to engage in impactfuloutreach. As Anderson’s study indicated, many autism support entities on campus are notworking with their library, providing an opportunity for outreach and collaboration [56]. As notall campuses have dedicated autism support programs, librarians can engage with student groupsor the campus disability services office. Finally, several articles mentioned a need for greatereducation and training for library staff and student workers [55], [56], [57]. Libraries andprofessional