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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liling Huang, George Mason University; Kursten Szabos, George Mason University; Allyson Eastman, Google

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

innovative program utilized project-based learning, featuring interactive labs,group projects, and virtual reality (VR) sessions to tackle real-world challenges. Central to thecamp was its strong academia-industry collaboration, highlighted by an industry panel withrepresentatives from AES Corporation, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dominion Energy,Hispanic in Energy (HIE), MPR Associates, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC),and Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE). These interactions providedstudents with valuable insights into career pathways in the energy sector. By combining hands-on projects, collaborative problem-solving, and direct engagement with industry leaders, thecamp equipped students with technical skills

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Federica Aveta; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mary Machado; Xiu Zhai, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

focused on how natural sounds and their structural regularities are encoded by the brain and how these contribute to sound recognition. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Girl Scouts: Students That Engineer MagicCareers in engineering help a person to both contribute toward solving problems in society andenvironment and live independently with available work. Nevertheless, a disproportionate numberof females have not entered careers in engineering. One factor for the low participation may beinsufficient exposure to compelling engineering activities at an early age. As a response, manyeducators and activists have initiated STEM activities for younger women to engage in

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer C Mallette, Boise State University; Harold Ackler, Boise State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

students receive issupporting their careers beyond the classroom, though changes could improve their transitions.In this section, we provide a brief overview of the findings from three sources of data: a surveyof alumni, a small study of novice professionals, and a small study focused on teamwork.Alumni SurveyAs part of a goal for continuous improvement, the materials science program implemented aalumni survey. The goal of the survey was to capture information about how graduates viewedthe program and how prepared they felt. Surveys were distributed to 108 alumni who graduatedfrom 2016 to 2023 and 18 responses were received, with at least one response from each year.The low response rate was likely because the survey came from the department as a

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

on the skills that enable graduate school successIntroductionAttention is being paid to the importance of educating graduate engineering students for bothresearch careers and opportunities in industry, acknowledging that graduates are increasinglymaking the choice to pursue careers outside academia. Understanding the skills that enablesuccess both within and outside academia can help us provide more relevant and effectiveprogramming at the graduate level [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]. Research in this areaacknowledges the value of transferable (non-technical skills) to students during their graduatedegree, as well as during their transition to industry. Often these skills can be most effectivelydelivered

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville; Jared Fulcher, University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

-style questions for the subject area.Table 1: Outline of FE Encouragement Plan embedded in courses. Cohort Course-Level Strategies Freshmen Phase 1 (AY23-24) Baseline. • (Fall) ME 101: Introduced to FE Exam and PE licensure • (Spring) Integrated Design I: Students further introduced to licensure and connections to career pathways Sophomores Phase 2 (AY24-25) • (Spring) Dynamics: Further describe licensure process and importance of familiarity with FE Reference Handbook. Add quiz assignment with FE-style questions from the subject area in the “Other Disciplines” exam

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ENT-9: Multidisciplinary Activities in Engineering Innovation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman; Seth Yeboah Ntim

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ undergraduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle University, and a B.S. in general engineering from Gonzaga University.Seth Yeboah Ntim ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Exploring the Co-construction of Entrepreneurial Identity in Engineering Students: A Phenomenological Study.Background The

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

]. However, critical thinking skills have benefited this instructor in theanalysis of problems and development of solutions over a 25-year career in the engineeringconsulting industry. Thus, critical thinking is a very important, though infrequently taught,aspect of engineering problem solving [1], and is important to the success of student’s futureengineering careers [2,3,4]. This paper describes the incorporation of a critical thinking moduleinto a freshman introductory course and a senior design capstone course at TAMUK. Theresearch question that was addressed in this effort was "Can integration of critical thinking in afreshman or senior engineering class improve student’s readiness and confidence in addressingcomplex engineering problems they

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Wellman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

students’ participation in a two-week summerworkforce development program focused on microelectronics (Work in Progress)Overview of the project:This study explored the impact of a stipend on high school students’ participation in a two-weeksummer workforce development program focused on microelectronics. The two-week programwas part of a Midwest economic development organization’s multi-tier plan to attract newcompanies to their region focused on the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. As partof this plan to attract this new industry, the regional economic development organization fundeda two-week workforce development program for high school students to learn more aboutsemiconductors and microelectronics and career pathway options

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingchen Wei, Vanderbilt University; Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

,” was added during the second round ofcoding to help fully capture what parents value.The preliminary results show that parents have basic ideas about engineering. Some of them haveexposure due to their family background and have constructed an image of their child as a diligentand talented student. They also view their children’s involvement in engineering education positively,as it benefits their college applications and career choices. However, as engineering courses do notcurrently count towards Advanced Placement (AP) credits, parents express concerns about balancingthe time to take engineering courses and fulfill perceived AP requirements for college admission.Parents’ actions are limited by a lack of information and connections with

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DSAI Technical Session 6: Academic Success, Performance & Complexity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael T Johnson, University of Kentucky; Johné M Parker, University of Kentucky

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

graduatesis not keeping up with this demand [2]. One significant factor in this gap is the number of students who leaveengineering before earning a degree, more than 40% [3]. As a result, student retention and graduation ratesin engineering have received considerable study in recent years, in hopes of identifying ways to improvestudent persistence and help students obtain their educational and career goals.There are a wide range of factors correlated with student retention and graduation in engineering, includingacademic preparedness, financial stability, student belonging and engagement, quality of advising, andsupport systems for developing time management and study skills [4-7]. It is well known that math readinessin particular is one of the most

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Focus on the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer Kaiser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

infrastructure decision making to promote sustainable development. She studies complex real-world systems and develops infrastructure decision support systemJennifer Kaiser, Georgia Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Civil and Environmental Engineering for First-Year StudentsAbstractFirst-year undergraduate students who are required to select a major during the application processoften times have a poor understanding of the topics and the breadth of possible career paths withintheir selected major. In addition, our civil and environmental engineering (CEE) curriculum didnot provide meaningful engagement for the students until the end of their second year at theinstitute

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Ruhala, Kennesaw State University; Turaj Ashuri, Kennesaw State University; Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University; Charles Richard Kennedy, Kennesaw State University; Margaret L Lowder, Kennesaw State University; Matthew Quincy Marshall, Kennesaw State University; Christina R Scherrer, Kennesaw State University; Gregory L. Wiles PE, Kennesaw State University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

college’s six departments, with instructors rotating between the various sections. Eachdepartment is allocated two weeks to introduce students to key concepts, career paths, andchallenges specific to their discipline. These presentations aim not only to inform students aboutthe various options available but also to inspire them through the faculty member’s passion fortheir field. This exposure helps students make more informed decisions about their academic andcareer paths, reducing the chances of major changes later that could delay graduation andincrease costs due to untransferable credits. Students are assessed via attendance and thefollowing six assignments: a virtual scavenger hunt, time management, resume building,professional licensing

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

increasingly essential in engineering careers. Thus, Summary of Research Results: Student Reflections on the Integration of the EOP engineering educational institutions must integrate sustainability into their Framework Students highlighted both strengths and challenges in the course: In the Introduction to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

enhancingprogramming competency and self-efficacy in early engineering education.IntroductionProgramming is a fundamental skill for engineering students, playing a critical role in theiracademic success and future careers. However, first-year engineering students often facechallenges in developing programming self-efficacy, a domain-specific belief in their ability tosucceed in programming tasks. Research highlights that low self-efficacy can hinder motivation,persistence, and engagement, particularly in STEM fields where programming is integral [1,2].Gender disparities exacerbate these challenges, with women consistently reporting lowerprogramming self-efficacy despite comparable performance to men [3].Automated feedback tools, such as WebTA, provide real

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Faith Gacheru, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Eileen Johnson, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46301BOARD # 317: A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Engineering Students’Feelings of Being OverwhelmedFaith Gacheru, University of MichiganDr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research.Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan Jeanne Sanders (she/her/hers) is a researcher in Engineering Education. She graduated

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GSD 5: Mentorship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randi Sims, Clemson University; Sofia Brewer, Clemson University; Lily Fender, Clemson University; Kassidy Maron; Adelyn Dwyer, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Marieke Van Puymbroeck

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #46029Piloting the EMPOWERS Program: Inaugurating Student-Centered HolisticMentorship for STEM Practitioners in AcademiaMs. Randi Sims, Clemson University Randi is a current Ph.D. student in the department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests center around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Sofia Brewer, Clemson UniversityLily Fender, Clemson UniversityKassidy

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

through an anonymous online survey link sent to theiremail addresses later in the summer.Table 1: Program Evaluation Data Sources & Samples Data Sources (sub-domains) Samples (n) Student Pre and Post-Surveys 2023: 65 students • Learning outcomes in 7 topics (44 cases for analysis) • STEM career interest & commitment • Learning experience 2024: 122 students • Demographics (109 for analysis) Teacher Survey 2023: 5 teachers • Camp Program Quality 2024: 4 teachers

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Foeday Zinnah, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

thematically analyze study results [2].The preliminary findings provide a comprehensive characterization of the emergent empiricalliterature related to non-degree credentialing programs in STEM fields. Results indicate thatNDCs emerged as an area of STEM education and workforce research interest during the pastten years. Specifically, practical training, hands-on experiences, career preparation, and short-term certificate programs comprise current STEM NDC program initiatives. Moreover, theresults provide guides for researchers, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers in shapingthe future landscape of STEM education and workforce development.IntroductionKnown for demanding, technically focused preparatory approaches, science, technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikhil Satyala, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Rachael Wagner, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Tareq A Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Mark R. Riley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Raycelle C. C. Garcia, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

students and the matriculation rate in the minor is small (averaging 3 students per year), due to thedifficulty in completing the requirements on top of a nominal academic load. The proposed full-fledgedBachelor of Science major in Robotics Engineering provides an alternative where students canspecialize in robotics design, controls, and applications (as opposed to layering robotics coursework ontop of a separate major program of study). Building upon the foundation of the existing RoboticsEngineering minor, this new major seeks to attract a diverse group of students who are motivated topursue a career in robotics. The program blends foundational engineering courses with the core topicsof robotics in the areas of software engineering, mechanical

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Engineering Education, 2025A Comparison Between a Week-Long Electrical and Computer EngineeringSummer Camp’s Session on Middle School Students’ Interests in STEM(Evaluation)Abstract: Middle school is a crucial period for students developing interests, forming identities,and exploring career choices. STEM summer programs have demonstrated that these aspects canbe effectively influenced by including various hands-on learning activities. Structuring the campsto have interactive, hands-on sessions is vital to aligning students’ values and interests withinSTEM disciplines. Within these summer camps, it is essential to identify which activitiessignificantly increase the students’ likelihood of pursuing careers in STEM fields. This studycompares two cohorts

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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)

relation to thetransition to higher education and/or adulthood and for a focus on students with disabilities.Most retained items discussed transition planning, setting and achieving post-secondary goals, orexperiences of students pre- and post-transition. Additionally, to gain a fuller understanding ofthe post-secondary transition as well as the skills and supports necessary to help students withdisabilities succeed in higher education, included items covered the following: 1. Broad exploration of students with disabilities setting and achieving post-secondary goals and ambitions, such as careers and higher education. 2. Examinations of adult skill development as students in higher education often must live independently and develop

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ENT-3: Transforming Engineering Curriculum through Entrepreneurial Approaches

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Mary Jackson, Rowan University; Cayla Ritz, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, The Ohio State University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

entrepreneurial REU program, in which research students work at university-affiliated startup companies to gain experience with the business elements of biomedicalengineering research. Though eREU students participated in an entrepreneurial environmentthrough projects led by start-up company PhD mentors, the professional developmentexperiences were the same for both the eREU and REU students, including group discussions ontopics like career progression in research, and acquisition of professional skills associated withan EM.The first iteration of the program took place in Summer 2023 with three associated institutions:Rowan University, Wake Forest University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Each programhired 2-3 students to participate as

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 3: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Appelhans, Lafayette College; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Jenny Tilsen, Bucknell University; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

PathwaysEngineering education is typically described using a “pipeline” metaphor, wherein students are shuffledalong pre-determined pathways toward a narrow set of career outcomes. However, several decades ofresearch have shown that this pipeline model does not accurately describe engineering trajectories andmay exclude students who enter the pipeline at different times and have other career outcomes in mind.Similarly, qualitative studies have shown that normative identities in engineering feature masculinestereotypes such as “geeks” and “nerds” that reproduce technical/social dichotomies. Several studies havesuggested that broadening the expected outcomes and identities in engineering to include “alternative”pathways and identities may contribute to a shift

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 6: LEES Works in Progress

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sakshi Solanki, University of Connecticut; Achal Duhoon, University of Connecticut; Desen Sevi Özkan, University of Connecticut

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Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and thematicanalysis on ten interview transcripts of engineering (n=2) and social science students (n=8) toanalyze the students’ discussions on energy systems in the context of their backgrounds, careergoals, challenges, learning, and knowledge. In this analysis, we identified that engineeringstudents construct energy around technical terms and career development whereas social sciencestudents frame energy on policy and environmental issues. This dual approach also reveals deepintersecting themes such as technical learning, energy policy, energy career etc., that manualanalysis might overlook. The focus of previous studies on energy literacy has been on aconceptual framework which includes theoretical knowledge and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holli Finnell, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Alexander Douglas, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Paper ID #47305GIFTS: Redesign of Principles of Mining Engineering CourseHolli Finnell, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyDr. Alexander Douglas, Missouri University of Science and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 GIFTS: Redesign of Principles of Mining Engineering CourseAbstractThis GIFTS paper details the redesign of the Principles of Mining Engineering course, which aimsto enhance first-year student success as mining engineering students through career preparation,laboratory safety, and involvement with student organizations. Structured as a one-hour lectureand one-hour lab at the

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Andrew Schmitt; Marlene Urbina; Alexander Michael Perhay; Chance William Tyler, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Energy Grid Card GameThe Energy Grid Card Game was designed for pre-college students (grades 6-12) tobe played in an informal learning environment. The game explores the technical,environmental, and economic choices and challenges of using energy resourcesthroughout our daily lives. Undergraduates at Illinois State University designed theactivity as part of the NSF-funded SUPERCHARGE project, which seeks to improveaccess to STEM college and career pathways while making connections toengineering and sustainability-related problems that can be addressed in theircommunities. Designed for 2-5 players, each player first draws an

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

quantum computing, HPC, and computer education. She is a distinguished scholar and recipient of several prestigious honors, including the NSF CAREER Award, FIU Top Scholar Award, and the In the Company of Women Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Course-Job Fit: Understanding the Contextual Relationship Between Computing Courses and Employment OpportunitiesAbstractIn today’s world, where higher education is increasingly vital, aligning curricula with industrydemands is essential. This paper explores the contextual relationship between computing coursesand technical jobs using various transformer models to encode course syllabi and job descriptionsinto high-quality

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Roberts, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Betty Annan, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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and success for students who are globally underrepresented in higher education systems. She focuses on uncovering institutional policies and practices that influence these students’ persistence and completion while celebrating the strengths they bring to campuses. Throughout her academic journey and career, Betty has actively contributed to projects and programs designed to support underrepresented students, helping them navigate their educational paths and achieve their goals. Her dedication stems from her unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. She is driven by her desire to foster inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. ©American Society for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #47031BOARD # 393: Mentoring as a Support Tool for Low-Income EngineeringTransfer students in an S-STEM programAnna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and retention of low

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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program is part of a four year NSF-ITEST project designed to provideunderserved rural middle school students (grades 6-8) with an opportunity to explore STEMsubjects and STEM career opportunities in the advanced manufacturing industry. The goals of theSTEM program, referred to as DeSIRE (Developing STEM Identity in Rural Audiences throughCommunity-based Engineering Design) are to improve students’ STEM content knowledge andSTEM career awareness, thus increasing their interest in pursuing STEM careers, particularlyengineering. The DeSIRE program leverages strategic partnerships between academia, a ruralschool district and local industry to engage middle school students in authentic engineering designexperiences through a 3-part engineering design